Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1897-06-08
MEN OF TRADE.
Assemble in Philadelphia to Dis
cuss Commercial Matters.

Address of President Mckinley For-
maIly Opening the international
Commercial Consress-His
Talk ut u Banquet.
Philadelphia, June 3.-Ihe 1nterna-
tional commercial conference which
had it's inception in the Phlla-
delphia commercial museum, under
the auspices of which institution
the conference is held, was for
mally opened Wednesday afternoon
at the Academy of Music, with an adj
dress by President Mckinley. On the
spacious stage of the academy sat the
delegates to the conference, members
of President McKinley's cabinet and
quite a number of ministers and other
representatives of foreign countries.
Of the delegates themselves about so
were representatives of foreign COM
mercial bodies. principally of Mexico
and Central and South America. The
large auditorium of the academy, to
which admission was had by card. was
filled with interested auditors. In ad-
dition to the foreign delegates to the
conference there were also representa-
tives present from commercial and
treaty organizations of almost every
city of Importance in the United States.
Mayor Warwick extended cordial well
come to the delegates and to the dis
tinguished officials of this and other
countries who honored the occasion
with their presence. He closed by In
Producing President Mckinley. who,
when he stepped forward on the plat
form, was given a tremendous ovation.
When quiet had been restored the presi-
dent said:
Presidents Address.
mo ordinary object could have produced
such an industrial convention. Interstate
and international interests and courtesy
have contributed to its success, but nothing
less than a deep conviction in the minds
of the people represented that the move
lnent here begun will eventually find per-
r1anent gains In their commercial relations
can account for it's wide and distinguished
character. The avowed object of the Phlla-
delphia museums is to aid in the Develop
ment of commercial and industrial pros
perity. No worthier cause can engage our
energies at this hour. 1t is a most praise
worthy 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 in
slant approval of all lovers Of mankind,
for with it is linked the prosperity CT the
humblest toiler and welfare of every home
and treside.
On Broad Lines.
1.-THE movement is inaugurated on broad
and progressive lines. Its authors and pro-
motors believe that the conditions of in
ternational commerce can be directly pro-
noted by systematic study and demon
strated by scientific methods. The dis
tinguished body of gentlemen who have
planned this organjza ton have grasped
great economic truths and are prepared
to pursue them to their successful conclu-
sion. Its generous support will increase its
usefulness. One national industrial under
taking prepares the way for another A
great exhibit like this is an education and
an inspiration. 1t concentrates the at
tention OF the citizens. It broadens their
ideas, strengthens their confidence, pro-
notes the spiri. of friendly cooperation
and rivalry, awakens a commentaries mbi-
| ton and encourages effort in the utilization
| of all the forces and processes of produce
! ton.
| THE producer and consumer Of both con-
| tinents are here brought together in close
| touch and are taught to work together
! for the common veal. In order that new
| markets may be opened and a larger trade
| profitably conducted the manufacturer
! must have the opportunity of becoming
! familiar With the character of the goods
| desired by the consumer. And so, too, the
examine the goods which the manufac-
| turer Is anxious to dispose Of to him. 1t
| follows. then, that recognized central in
| stitution, such as this u.s. of real stability,
whose integrity of management cannot be
| questioned, with ample means, can be made
| Of inestimable advantage. not only to a
| generation in single country, but to
| whole continent and for the vast future
Ability and Capital.
Ability as well as capital is essential
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with both of these the museums are well
equipped. 1t is said that the data which
can here be found ready for quick and &C.
| curate reference is obtainable to degree
not even attempted anywhere else in the
world. Under the circumstances, and even
| at this early date it is not too much to say
| that a movement of this kind is i'll it's gen
! eral scope national-aye, more than that,
| interna tional-in character, and to predict
| that its success, if wisely conducted, will
| surprise even it's most enthusiastic friends
! and founders. Resting upon business prin-
| ciples looking solely to the welfare Of the
country at large, benefting other nations
| as we'll as our own, the intent and realiza-
| ton Of this worlds industrial object les
son is in accord with the best spirit of the
| age and worthy of the good will and help
fulness of every patriotic American
Tribute to Mrs. Mckinley.
A. pretty incident followed the presi-
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 presi-
dent, favored Philadelphia with her
presence to-day" Mrs. Mckinley with
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 cheer
ing and the ladies saluting by waving
their handkcrchiefs and clapping their
hands. Mrs. Mckinley, remaining
seated, graciously bowed her acl1nowl-
edgments of the unexpected compli-
ment. After few more speeches the
meeting adjourned.
For Mayor of Greater New York.
New York, June 4.-Seth Low. nres-
ident of Columbia university, and for
! merlv MAYOR IF Rr00klvn hos L.