The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-06-02
Of the international CONNER
cial Congress.
MIR. M'KINLEY SPEAKS
Formally Opens the Commercial
Museums.
Representatives of Fifteen Ma
tiOns Are Present.

vania railroad train bearing the presi-
Dental party from Washington arrived
at the Broad street station at HOS
o'clock. Quite a crowd had gathered
and when the president walked from
the train on the arm of Mayor Warwick
to the carriage awaiting him, his head
was almost continually uncovered in
responding to the hearty greeting. The
mem berS of the party We're taken IN
charge by committees assigned for the
purpose and the president was driven
directly to Horticultural hall, where the
American Medical association cOnven-
tiOn was in session. The president
addressed the doctors briefly and was
then driven to the Philadelphia Com
mercial museum, where he inspected
the exhibits of that institution.
A luncheon was served at the mu-
scum. Later in the afternoon, at the
Academy of Music, the president de-
nVered an address at the opening of
the International Commercial con-
gress. He said:
Ladies and Gentlemen: To have as
sembled the representatives of great
commercial and industrial interests at
home and abroad in such large num-
berS is so unprecedented as to make
this most memorable event Cham
bers of commerce and boards of trade.
mayors of cities and governors of
states, together with official visitors
from fifteen other nations, unite in tes-
tifying the Importance attached to this
undertaking.
Every one of our sister republics of
this continent is here represented
through its special minister and in
lumber of instances 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 convention Inter
state and international interests and
courtesy have contributed to its sue
cess, but nothing less than deep con-
viction in the minds of the people rep
resented that the movement here be-
gun VIII eventually effect permanent
gains in their commercial relations can
account for its wide and distinguished
character
phia museum is to aid in the develop
rnent Of commercial and Industrial
prOsperfty No WOrthier cause can
engage our energies at this hour 1t
is a 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
approval 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
inauEurated broad and progressive
lines It's authors and promoters be
lieve that the conditions of interna-
tional commerce can be directly pro-
NOTED by systematic study and demon
strated by scientific methods
The distinguished body OF gentlemen
who have planned this organization
have grasped great economic truths
and are prepared to pursue them TO
their successful conclusion 1ts gen
erous support viii increase its useful
ness.
one national industrial undertaking
prepares the way for another A great
exhibit like this is an enducatlon ana
an insDiratiOn. It concentrates the at
tention of the citizens. It broadens their
ideas. strengthens their confidence, pro
notes the spirit Of friendly cooperation
and rivalry. awakens cOmmendaple
ambition and encourages eHOrt IN the
utilization of all the forces and pro-
cesses of production
The Columbian Worlds exposition at
Chicago was the forerunner of this less
general but more permanent contflpu-
tion to the world 5 economic advance
Many of the Chicago eXhlDltS mere Re
main intact and have been iutelligently
supplemented to such an extent thal
the management OF the RhlladeIpha
museum, make the proud CLAIMS that
ther exhibition possess as the mos
complete and extensive exhibit OF lis
class now in existence
Not only has a wonderful demOnstra-
fiOu been made of the products and ad-
vancenent of our country, but those of
all the American republics. A spirit OF
friendly and mutually advantageous IN
terchange and cooperation mas Deen
exemplified which is in itself an tnspir-
ing help. not only to trade and com
4nerce but to international comfy and
good will. The producer and con-
sumer of both continents 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 larger trade prOfitably con-
ducted the manufacturer must have
the opportunity of becoming familiar
with the character of the goods desired
nv the consumer. And so. too the con-
sumner should have the opportunity to
examine the goods which the manufac-
tlger is anxious to dispose of to him.
1t follows then that a recognized cen
fral institution such as this is of real
stability whose integrity of manage
VDe0t cannot be questioned, with ample
means can be made of inestimable ad-
vantage not only to a generation in a
SINGLE country but to a whole conti-
nent and for the vast future Ability
as well as capital, are essential to the
success of trade and fortunately with
both of these the museums are well
eoIiDDed. 1t is said that the data
which can here be found ready for
quick and accurate knowledge is OBJ
tafuable 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 in its general
scope natiOnal-aye, more than that, in
ternatiOnal in character-apd to predict
that its success. if wisely conducted
will surprise even its most enthusiastic
friends and founders. Resting upon
business principles. looking solely to
the welfare of the country a large, ben
eftting other nations, as well as our
own the intent and realization of this
worlds industrial object lesson is in ac-