The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-06-03

nents are here brought together in close touch
and are taught to work together for the com
mon veal. In order that new markets may be
opened and a larger trade proftably conducted
the manufacturer must have the opportunity
OF becoming familiar with the character oi
the goods desired by the consumer. And So
too, the consumer should have the opportunity
to examine the goods which the manufacturer
is anxious to dispose of to him. 1t follows
then that recognized central Institution
such as this is, Of real stability, whose in
tegrity of management cannot be questioned
with ample means can be made Of inestimable
advantage, not only to generation in a single
country, but to a whole continent and for the
vast future. Ability, as well as capital, are
essential to the success of trade, and fortu-
| nately, with both of these the museums are
well equipped. 1t is said that the data which
can be found ready for quick and accurate
reference is Obtainable to degree not even
attempted anywhere else in the world. Under
the circumstances, and even at this early
date, 1t is not too much to say that a move
ment of this kind is in it's general scope ma
tlonal-aye, more than that international in
character-and to predict that it's success, il
wisely conducted, will surprise even its most
enthusiastic friends and founders. Resting
upon business principles, looking solely to the
welfare of the country at large, benefting
other nations as well as our own, the intent
and realization of this worlds industrial OBJ
Ject lesson is in accord with the best spirit
of the age and worthy Of the good will and
helpfulness Of every patriotic American.
l assure the promoters of this enterprise
of the deep interest of our government and
the people in its success. l congratulate the
citizens of Philadelphia, justly renowned for
the centennial exposition, which first demon
strated to the world the marvellous develop
ment of our resources, that to them have
been entrusted the care and completion of
this great work. Philadelphia contributed
immeasurably to the triumph Of liberty; she
would now aid in the triumph of labor. Who
can doubt that the deliberations of these able
and public spirited men, acting together, free
ly and cordially, animated by common i'm
pulse and common interest, will result in
still closer relations of international comfy,
and higher prosperity for all. May Gods
blessing rest upon this worthy enterprise and
upon those who shall labor for its welfare
l now declare the Philadelphia museum for
mally opened.
A pretty incident followed the prest-
dents speech AS he concluded Mayor
Warwick stepped forward and intro
duced to the audience, 1.-The leading
lady of the land, who had with the
president favored Philadelphia with
her presence today
Mrs. Mckinley, with a few ladies,
was seated in a private box, at the side
Of the stage, and, as the mayor finished,
the assemblage recognizing her, arose
to their feet, the men cheering and
the ladies saluting by waving their
handkerchiefs and clapping their hands.
Mrs. Mckinley, remaining seated, bowed
her Acknowledgements of the unexpected
compliment. After few more
speeches the meeting was adjourned.
The great commercial leaders Of the
Western hemisphere assembled in the
great exchange room of the bourse to-
night at what was probably the most
notable banquet ever given on this
continent. The banquet was notable
not only in point Of numbers, nearly
1,500 persons participating, but in the
distinction of the chief guests. Presi-
dent Mckinley was there and he spoke
to the assembly. Seated also at the
table of honor were Secretary of AgSi-
culture Wilson, Attorney General Nc
Kenna, Congressman Dingley, DalZell
Grosvenor, HeatWold and Tawney; the
ministers from Mexico, Brazil, Chilli
Argentina, Venezuela and other South
American governments; the Chinese
minister and number of other emf
nent officials from the capital.
The hall in which the dinner was
held covers an entire block in area. 1t
was gorgeous with light and color En-
sconced in a compartment, formed by
walls of flags at one end of the hall
was the Marine band, which alternated
with the Germania orchestra, stationed
at the other. Owing to the great num-
ber of guests nearly an hour was oc-
cupied in getting them seated, and al
most Immediately after this had been
accomplished a great shout from the
eastern end Of the hall announced the
arrival Of the presidential party.
This was at o'clock. Escorted by
Mayor Warwick and DR.. William Pep