The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-06-03
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real stability, whose integrity OF man
agement cannot be Questioned. while am
pie means can be made OF inestimable
advantage. hot only to u generation In n
single country, but TO a whole conti-
nent ana for the vast futute. Ability,
rs well as capital, are essential to the
success OF trade, and fortunately with
both of these the museums are well
equipped. II Is said that the data
which can here be found ready for quick
ana accurate reference, Is obtainable to
Il degree not even attempted anywhere
else in the world. Under the circu,nstan-
ces and even at this early date, 1t Ia
not too much to say that q movement
Of this Kind is in It's general scope ma
tional-aye, more than that, lnterna-
tlonal In character-antl 10 predict that
It's success, If wisely conducted, will
surprise even It's most enthusiastic
friends ana founders. Resting upon
business principles. looking solely to the
welfare Of the country at large bene-
filing other nations as we'll as our
own, the intent ana realization OF thls
worlds industrial object lessons Is IN ac-
cord with the best spirit of the age anu
worthy OF the good will and helpfulness
of every patriotic Americana.
L assure the promoters Of this en-
terprise OF the deep interest Of our gov
crnment and the people in It's success.
I congratulate the citizens Of Philadcl-
pIiittp justly IcuoWteu lef tie .CGntennlui
Exposition. which first demonstrated TO
the world the marvellous development Of
our resources, that TO them have been
intrustcd the care and completion OF this
great work.
well and far sightcdly has this
municipality acted in creating the new
institution as practically a seraratc de-
partment Of it's government. With lib
eral appropriations OF money and the
gift Of Il valuable site, the people or this
city, the birthplace Of American liberty
have once more demonstrated their pa
triotic spirit and purpose, calling into
fellowship aud counsel representatives
Of the chief commercial bodies OF this
continent Philadelphia contributed
immeasurcnbly to the triumph OF lib
erty; she would now aid in the triumph
OF labor.
Who can doubt that the deiibera tions
OF these able and public spirited men,
acting together freely and cordially, an
imated by common impulse and a
common interest, will result In Still closer
relations of international comfy, and q
higher prosperity for all.
May Gods blessings rest upon this
worthy enterprise and upon those who
SHAH labor for its welfare. r now de-
clare the Philadelphia museum formal
ly opened"
: A pretty incident followed the Presi-
dents speech. AS he concluded Mayor
Warwick stepped forInard and intro
duced to the audience '"The leading lady
Of the land who had, with the Presi-
dent. favored Philadelphia with her
presence to-day"
Mrs. Mckinley, with a few ladies, was
seated in private box at the side Of
the stage, and as the mayor finished the
hssemhlage, recognizing her. arose, the
men cheering and the ladies saluted by
waving their handkerchiefs and clap
ping their hands. Mrs. Mckinley, re-
naming seated. graciously bowed her
acknowledgements OF the unexpected
compliment.
DIR. William Pepper. president Of the
Philadelphia Commercial Museum, then
explained the objects and aims Of the
museum, for the advancement Of which
thts conference had been called. He
said it had been organized for the pur-
pose OF promoting trade with foreign
countries, and particularly with the OBJ
ject Of obtaining information relative to
the worlds markets and all trade condi-
tions in foreign lands, which might
lead to an increase OF our export trade.
He said that although the museum
was located in Philadelphia, 1t had no
local Significance, but was national in
It's scope and importance.
Henry w. Peabody. Of Boston, presi-
dent Of the national advisory board Of
the museum, spoke at some length on
the possibility Of q material increase
In our export trade.