New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-06-03
THE CONGRESS FORMALLY OPENED.

PRESIDENT M'K1NLEf'S ADphtSS-NNE+Ni
IMPORTANCE OF THE GATHERING.
Philadelphia. June 2-The International Com
mercial Congress. under the auspices or the
Philadelphia Commercial Museum. was FORMAL
~ opened this afternoon at the Academy OF
Music with an address by President Mckinney
on the spacious stage OF the Academy sat the
delegates to the Congress. members OF the C1pi-
net and a number Of Ministers and other repre-
senta,ives Of foreign countries. OF the dele
gates themselves about fifty were representa-
,.yes Of foreign commercial bodies principally
from Mexico and Central and South America
The large auditorium OF the Academy was niled
with interested listeners. In addition to the Tor
eign delegates to the Congress representatives
from commercial and trade organizations OF al
most every city Of importance in the Uniteo
states were present.
PRESIDENT MKINLEY's ADDRESS
Mayor Warwick extended a cordial welcome 70
the delegates and the distinguished ohlcla!s VINO
honorod the occasion with their presence ne
closed by introdu ing President Mckinney "ho
when he stepped forward on the platform, was
received With tremendous applause. When quiet
had been restored the President said:
Ladies and Gentlemen: To have assembled .i.e
representatives of great commercial ans ihdus
trial interests at home and ABROAD III Su,n
iary. numbers Is so unprecedented as 10 MAKE
this most memorable event. Chambers OF So..i
nerce and Boards of Trade. MAY 0rs or citles anu
Governors Of States together WIN VIZ. oi ~ tastifv
tors from fifteen other Nations unite ia testify!
irC 70 the Importance attached 10 lils unu,,
taking Every one Of our sister repuonCa Vi IN,
continent is here represented tnroueh ils sp 80"
Minister and In number or instances iarse
eea.ions of prominent citizens have mace
long Journeys at great personal sacrinGe 10 pai.
ticipate in this significant occasion. 10 ai VIC
give a hearty welcome.
No ordinary object could have produced such
an industrial convention. Interstate ana inter
national interests and courtesy nave cohtIIp
uted to its success, but nothing less tnah ueeP
conviction in the minds of the people repre-
sented that the movement here begun VIII
eventually effect permanent gains In their com,
rnercial relations can account Tor us Wiue anu
distinguished character. .
The ayowed aim Of the Philadelphia Museums
is TO aid in the development Of commercial ana
industrial prosperity. NO worthler CAUSE oa
engage our energies at this hour' IL Is ilus'
,raiseworthv purpose-the extension or trade
10 be followed by wider and better fields OF en-
ployment and easier conditions Tor the masses
Such an effort commands the instant approval
of all lovers of mankind, for with II Is llhkeu
the prosperity Of the humblest toller ana the
welfare OF evary home and nreside
The movement IS inausurated on oroao ana
progressive lines. It's authors ana promoters ue
iieve that the conditions OF international coin-
,,,e-ce can be directly promoted by systematic
study and demonstrated by scientific metnoos,
The distinguished body Of gentlemen VINO nave
economic truths and are prepared TO pursue
them 10 their successful conclusion Its generous
support will increase its usefulness
PENEFICENT RESULTS EXPECTED.
One National and industrial undertaking pre-
mares the way for another. A great exhibit ike
This is an education and an INSPIRATION ~ Con-
centrates the attention of the citizens III broad
ems their ideas strengthens their commence, pro,
notes the spirit Of friendly cooperation aho
rivalry. awakens commemorate aiiipt'io u, a ~
snrs In n
forces and processes Of production ,,
The CClum bi IN Worlds Exposition at chicago
was the forerunner Of this less genera put iioi
permanent contribution 70 the world economic
advance. Many of the Chicago EXHIBITS mere re-
main intact and have been intellistntly supple
rnented to such an extent that the management
NJ the Philadelphia museums make the PROUD
claim that their exhibition possesses the most
complete and extensive exhibit of its class now
in existence. Not only has wonderful demon
stration been made of the products and advance
nnent Of our country. but those OF all the Ameri-
can republics A spirit OF friendly ana mutually
advantageous interchange and cooperation mas
been exempfed, which is in itself an inspiring
help not only to trade and commerce, but TO IN
ternational comfy and GOODWILL
The producer and consumer or Doth continents
sre here brought together IN close touch, and are
ia light 10 work together for the common veal
In order that new markets may De opened anu a
larger trade proftably conducted, the manu-
facturer must have the opportunity or becoming
familiar with the character OF the goods desired
by the consumer And So 700, inc ,.ine me
goods which the manufactures is anxious to dis
pose OF to him. , +.
II follows then that a recognized central IN
.titutio1 such as this is OF real stability, whose
Integrity Of management cannot be questloned.
with ample means. can he made or inesuInao,
advantage not only 10 a generation IN slHgie
country but TO whole continent and Tor the
vast future Ability as well as capital IS essen
tial 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 and accurate ref
erence are obtainable TO degree not even at
tempted anywhere else in the world
AN oBJEcr-LEssoN TO THE WORLD.
finder the circumstances and even at this early
date IL is not too much to say that movement
OF this kind is In us general scope National
ave more than that international in character
and TO predict that its success, II wisely CON
Quoted will surprise even its most enthusiastic
friends and founders. kes'ihg up0n business 10 ,Ss
country at large. beneftng other nations as
well az our own. the intent and realization or
this worlds industrial obiect-iesson is In &C
cord with the hest spirit Of the age. and worthy
OF the GOODWILL and helpfuness Of every patri-
o.ic American. . 49,,
I assure the promoters OF inns ehte, VI 'ne
deep interest Of the Government ana the people
~ lie success / congratulate the citizens OF
Philadelphia Justly renowned Tor the ,chteh-
NAL Exposition. which first demons'ratec 70 the me
world the marvellous development on on! re-
Sources that 20 them have been Entrusted me
care and completion Of this great WORK wen
ana farsightedly mas TINS Inunlcipahi! ac'Vp -
Creating the new institution as practlcay d
separate departing 1T of its government. WIN
liberal appropriations Of money and the gllt or
valuable site the people OF this city. the birth
place % American liberty have once more
demonstrated their patriotic spirit and purpose
calling into fellowship and counsel representa-
tves OF the chief commercial bodies OF this con-
unent Philadelphia contributed inmeasurabiy
70 the triumph OF liberty; she would now ala III
The trinnphs Of abor
Who can doubt that the deliberations of these
able and publc-spirted men. acting freely ana
cordially animated by q common Impulse and
common interest will result in stili closer re-
lati1ns nf international comfy ard higher
prosperity FOR ALL? May Gods blessing rest upon
this worthy enterprise and upon those who shall
labor for its welfare.
now declare the Philadelphia Museums for
malv opened
COMPLIMENT TO MRS. MKINLEY