The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-06-03

tsruauoual Commercial Conference,
which had It's inception In the Phlladel-
phla Commercial Museum. under the
su,pices Of which Institution the eonfsr-
,,se IS held. was formally opened this
afternoon At the Academy OF Music, With
=, address by President Mckinley. on
he SPACIOUS stage OF the academy SAT
N. delegates to the conference, mem-
hers OF President McFiinley's cabinet
nnd quite a number OF ministers and
o;her representatives OF foreign eoun-
tiles,
were representatives &c foreign CONNER
cal bodies, principally Mexico and Cen
,raI and South America The large au-
II,or!um OF the academy 20 which nd-
r5lsslaa was rad by card. was filled with
interested auditors. In addition to for
sirr delegates 20 the conference there
vere alao representatives present from
commercial and trade organizations OF
almost every city ot Importance In the
Mayor warwick extended a cordial
vslcome tu the delegates and to
me distinguished officials OF this
and other countries who hon.
ored the occasion with their presence.
Ne closed by introducing President Nc
Klnley. wh1. when he stepped forward
On the platform, was given tremendous
5yAdoa When quiet had been restored,
,he President sasd:
President MsKInIsy'U AddrSss-
Ladies and Gentlemen:-To have as
ssnb!ed the representatives OF great
commercial and Industrial interests at
home and abroad in such large num-
hers Is 50 unprecedented as TO make
this a mast memorable event Cham
hers OF commerce and boards Of trade,
mayors OF cities and governors OF
states, together with official visitors
from niteen other nations. unite In
;tslfylng the importance attached TO
this undertaking.
Every one OF our sister republics OF
this continent Is here represented
through its special minister and IN a
number OF Instances large delegations
Of prominent citizens have made Ions
journeys at great personal sacrifice to
participate In this Significant occasion,
TO all we give a hearty welcome.
No ordinary object could have pro
dlced such an Industrial convention.
Interstate and international Interests
and courtesy have contributed TO It's
success, but nothing leSa than a deep
conylction IN the minds OF the people
represented that the movement here
begun will eventually effect permanent
gsins In their commercial relations can
account for It's wide and distinguished
TIE ayowed aim Of the Philadelphia
museums Is TO aid IN the development
of commercial and Industrial prosper
iIy No worthier cause can engage our
energies at this hour. II is a most
praISaworthV puFposs-the extension OF
trade TO be followed by wider and bet
Ter fields Of employment and easier con-
dhions for the masses. Such an et-
fort commands the instant approval OF
all lovers Of mankind. for with u tS
linked tho prosperity OF the humblest
teller and the welfare OF every home
and fireslde.
The movement IS inaugurated on
broad and progressive lines. Its au-
th0rs and promoters believe that the
conditions OF international commerce
can be directly promoted by systematic
study and demonstrated by scientihc
The distinguished body OF gentlemen
VINO have planned this organization
have grasped great economic truths
and are prepared to pursue them to
thelr successful conclusion. Its gener-
Gus support will Increase Its usefulness.
An Inspiration.
One national industrial undertaking
prepares the way for another. a greaa
srAibl. like this "a an education and an
Inspiration. Il concentrates the at
tentiln Of the citiZenS u broadens
their ideas. strengthens their conn
dance. promotes the spirit OF friendly
cooperation and rivalry. awakes
cumrueudable ambition and encourages
effort IN the utilization OF al the
forces and processes or produeGon.
The Columbian Worlds exposition at
Chicago was the forerunner OF this less
general, but more permanent contribu-
ton 10 the worlds economic advance
Many OF the Chicago exhibits here re-
main intact and have been intelligent
" supplemented 10 such an extent th1t
the management OF the Philadelphia
museums make the proud claim that
their exhibition possesses the most
complete and extensive exhibit OF Ns
class now In existence.
Not only has a wonderful uemonstra-
ton been made OF the products ana al.
yanceTnent Of our country, but those OF
all the American republics, a spirit or
Interchange and cooperation has been
eHcmpllRcd. which Is In itself an inspir-
Ing help. not only TO trade and com.
mgrce. but TO international comfy anu
good will.
The producer and consumer OF 10th
c0ntlnentsa here brought together Ia
close touch, and are taught 70 work 90
gethgr for the common veal. IN order
that new markets may BE- opened ana
llrgcr trade probably conducted, the
manufnctur must have the opportunity
oE becoming familiar with the chnrac-
Ter of the goods desired by the con-
spmer And 90, TOO, the consumer
should have the opportunity 10 exam
Inc the goods which the manufacturer
s. anxious 10 dispose OF 10 him.
or Vast ImPOTtanos'
/; follows. then. that a recognized
central Institution such az this ig. OF
real stability. whose integrity of man
ngsment cannot be questioned, with
ample means can be made Of lnostl-
fnable advantage not only 10 u genera
fi1n IN single country. but 10 whole
continent and for the vast future. Adj.
~ ag well ~ capital are essential To-
The success Of trade and fortunately
VIII both OF these the museuT- are
Wen equipped. II Il aid that the data
which can here be found renur Tor
quick and accurate reference II obtain
able 10 a degree not even attempted
anywhere else IN the world, Under the
,.tcums'ances and even at this early