The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-06-02

Philadelphia, June 2. The Pennsyl-
vania train bearing the presidential party
from Washington arrived at the Broad
street station at II :05 o'clock this morn
ing. Quite a crowd had gathered in ana
around the station and when the presi-
dent walked from the train on the arm of
Mayor Warwick to the carriage waiting
for him. his head was almost continuously
uncovered in responding TO the hearty
greeting accorded HIM. The members OF
the party were taken in charge by COM
mittees assigned for the purpose and the
president was driven directly to Horticul-
tural hall, where tie American Medical
Association Convention was ia session.
The president addressed the doctors
briefly and was then driven 20 the Com
mercial museum where he inspected the
exhibit of that institution. a luncheon
was served at the museum. Later in the
afternoon the president at the Academy of
Music delivered an address at the open
ing of the international commercial con-
gress
President McKlpiey's Address
Ladies and gentlemen-To have assem-
bled the representatives of great CONNER
cial and industrial interests at home and
abroad in such large numbers is so unpTe-
cedented as Co make this most memor-
able event Chambers of Commerce and
Boards OF Trade, mayors OF cities and
governors of states, together with official
visitors from fifteen other nations, unite
III testifying to the Importance attached
TO tnis undertaking.
Every one of our sister republics Of this
continent hnrp r.
sDecial minister, and in a number of in
stances large delegations of prominent
citizens have made long journeys at great
personal sacrifice To participate in this
significant occasion. To all we give a
hearty welcome. No ordinary object could
have produced such an industrial conven
ton. lnisrstate and international interests
have contributed TO its success, but moth
ing less than u deep conviction in the
minds OF people represented that the
movement here begun will eventually
effect permanent gains in their CONNER
cial relations can account for it's wide and
distinguished character The avowed aim
OF the Philadelphia museum is to. aid in
tine Development of commercial and in
dustrial prosperity. No oworthier cause can
engage our energies at this hour.
A Praiseworthy Purpose.
1t is most praiseworthy purpose, the
extension OF trade TO be followed by
wider and better fields of employment
and easier conditions for the masses.
Such an effort commands the instant ap-
pruval of all lovers of mankind, for with
it is linked the prosperity of the humblest
toiler and the welfare of every home and
fireside. The movement is inauRurated
on broad and progressive lines. Its au-
thors and promoters believe that condi.
tions of international commerce can be
directly promoted by systematic study
and demonstrated necessary scientific
methods.
The distinguished body of gentlemen
who have planned this organization has
grasped great economic truths and are
prepared to pursue them TO their success
iul conclusion. its generous support will
increase its usefulness.
An Education and Inspiration.
One national industrial undertaking
prepares way for another. A great
exhibition like this Is an education and
AN inspiration. Ii concentrates the atten
tion of the citizens. IL broadens their
ideas, strengthens their confidence, pro-
notes the spirit of friendly cooperation
and rivalry, awakens a commendable am
hilton ana encourages effort in the util-
lzaton of all the forces and processes of
production. Tho Columbian Worlds Ex-
position at Chicago was the forerunner of
this less general, but more permanent
Contribution u lno WOflu economic au-
vance. A spirit ~ friendly and mutually
advantageous into re 1ange andco-operation
has been exemplihed which Is in itself
an inspiring help, not only To trade and
commerce, but TO international good will.
The producer and consumer OF both con-
tinents are here brought together in close
touch, and aro taught to work tog5tber
for the common veal. In order that new
markets may be opened ana "A larger
trade prOiitably conducted the manufac-
turer must have the opportunity of be-
coming familiar with tho character of the
goods desired by the consumer. And SO,
too, the consumer should have the oppor-
tunity TO examine the goods which TIE
manufactures is anxious TO dispose Of to
/ him.
Of Inesilmnhle ADVANTAGE