The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1897-06-05


PHILADELPHIA, June 3.-The intcrna-
tE0nni commercial conference which
Had Cts Inception In the Phila-
xgeIphla commercial museum. under
the auspices of which institution
ahe conference is held. was for
snaiiy opened Wednesday afternoon
mt 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 n number of ministers and other
Representatives of foreign countries.
OF the delegates themselves about so
were Representatives of foreign com
rnercial bodies, principally of Mexico
and Central and South America. The
Barge auditorium of the academy, TO
which admission was had by card, was
filled with interested auditors. In adj
sfition 20 the foreign delegates 10 the
conference there were also representa-
Gives present from commercial and
treaty organizations of almost every
city OF importance in the United States.
Mayor Warwick extended n cordial well
~Dome 10 the delegates and to the dis
ainguished officials of this and other
~u0untries who honored the occasion
with their presence. He closed by In
producing President Mckinley, who,
when ne stepped forward on the plat
form. was given tremendous ovation.
When quiet had been restored the presi-
dent said:
Presidents Address.
Nor ordinary object could have produced
wsss.h an Industrial convention Interstate
and international interests and courtesy
have contributed 20 its success, but nothing
Reas than a deep conviction I'm the minds
of the people represented that the move
m1cnt here begun viii eventually find per-
rn4nent gains In their commercial relations
can account for it's wide and distinguished
character. The avowed object OF the Phia-
<1clnhia museums Is to aid ia the develop
unent of commercial and industrial pros
TaerIty. No worthier cause can engage our
sa1erEies at this hour. IL IS a most praise
worthy purpose-the extension OF trade. 10
nc followed by wider and better fields OF
employment and easier conditions for tho
xnazscs Such an effort commands the in
slant approval OF all lovers OF mankind.
1Dr with It IS linked the prosperity or the
hurnblest toier and welfare OF every home
and hrcSidc.
ON Broad Lines.
The movement is inaugurated on broad
sand progressive lines It's authors and pro-
aDoters believe that the conditions Of in
eernntional commerce can be directly pro-
mn0ted by systematic study and demon
sfFatcd by scientific methods The dis
tinEuished body Of gentlemen who have
planned this organization have grasped
great economic truths and are prepared
Go pursue them 10 their successful conclu-
Biuu. It's generous support viii increase It's
usefulness. One national industrial under
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ssreat exhibit like this IS an education and
mn Inspiration. IL concentrates the at
1ention of the citizens. IL broadens their
IDEAS, strengthens their confidence, pro-
sn0tes the spirit OF friendly cooperation
and rivalry, awakens a commendabie ambi-
than and encourages effort I'm the utilization
OF all the forces and processes OF produc-
fion-
@'1hc producer and consumer OF both con-
wincuts are here brought together IN close
touch and are taught 10 work together
Tor the common veal. In order that new
markets may be opened and a larger trade
aprofitabiy conducted the manufactures
ugst have the opportunity OF becoming
familiar With the character OF the goods
desired by the consumer And so, too, the
consumer should have the opportunity TO
examine the goods (which the manufac-
asrer Is anxious 10 dispose OF 10 him II
FOLLOWS. then. that a recognized central In
Stitution. such as this Is. 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 a single country but 10 a
whole continent and for the vast future
Ability and Capital.
ABILITY as well as capital Is essential
ae the auccess OF trade, and, fortunately
with both OF these the museums are well
equipped. IL is said that the data which
<,an here be found ready for quick and ac-
Curate reference liz obtainable to a degree
mot even attempted anywhere else In the
world Under the circumstances, and even
ant this early date. II Is not too much TO say
that movement OF this kind is In It's gen
,aFai scope national--ayc, more than that
fnternational-in character and TO predic
that IFS success, II wisely conducted will
surprise even It's most enthusiastic friends
and founders. Resting upon business prin-
cipieH. looking solely to the welfare OF the
country at large, benehting other nations
as well as our own, the intent and realiza-
atfon OF this worlds Industrial object les
son IN In accord with the best spirit OF the
.aEe and worthy OF the good Will and help
fulncss or every patriotic American"
Notable Dnnquct.
The commercial leaders OF the west
swTn hemisphere assembled in the great
exchange room OF the bourse Wednes-
day night at what was probably the
ssspst notable banquet ever given on this
continent. The banquet was notable
ns0t only inpoint of attendance. nearly
n,500 persons participating. but in the
distinction Of the chief guests. Presi-
dent Mckinley was there and he spoke
90 the assembly. Seated also at the
table of honor were Secretary OF Agri-
culture Wilson. Attorney General Me-
Kenna, congressman Dinglcy, Dalzell,
Grosvenor. Heatwold and Tawney. the
ministers from Mexico. Brazil, Chill,
Argentina. Venezuela and other South
American governments, the Chinese
minister and n number OF other eminent
officials from the capitol.
The hall In which the dinner was held
covers an entire block in area. IL was
gorgeous with light and color. En-
sconced i'm a compartment formed by
walls of nnps nj one end of the hall was