The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-03
BANQUET In THE EVENING
IN WHICH REPRESENTATIVES, OF
MANY COUNTRIES PARTICIPATED.
Another Address by the President,
and Responses to TOasts by Ex-Sec-
retary OIney and others.

| It's inception IN the Hnlldueiplld COlhlilSl ClNl
Museum, under the auspices of which insti-
| tuition the conference is held, was formally
opened this afternoon at the Academy of
| Music with an address by President Nc
Kinley. On the spacious stage of the acad-
emy 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 fifty were rep
| resentatives of foreign commercial 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
addition to the foreign delegates to the
| conference, there were also representatives,
present from commercial and trade organi-
cations of almost every city of Importance
| in the United States,
| Mayor Warwick extended a cordial well
come to the delegates and to the distin-
! guished officials Of this and other countries
who honored the occasion with their pres
ence He closed by introducing President
Mckinley, who, when he stepped forward
on the platform, given a tremendous
ovation. When quiet had been restored the
! President said
Ladies and Gentlemen-To have assem-
! pled the representatives of great CONNER
cial and industrial interests at home and
| abroad in such large numbers is so unpre-
| cedented as to make this a most memorable
| event. Chambers of commerce and boards
| of trade mayors of cities and Governors of
| States, together with official visitors from
| fifteen other nations, unite in testifying
| the Importance attached to this undertake
| ing. Every one of the sister republics of this
| Republic Is here represented through its
| special minister and in number of in
| stances large delegations of prominent citi-
zens have made long journeys at great per
| n N SjQ III
cant occasion. To all we give a hearty Wei
come. No ordinary object could have pro-
duced such an industrial convention. In
terstate and international interests and
courtesy have contributed to its success,
but nothing less than d deep conviction in
the minds OF the people represented that
the movement here begun Will eventually
effect permanent gains In their commercial
relations account for its wide and dis
tinguished character.
THE avowed aim of the Philadelphia mu-
seumS is to aid III the development of COM
mercial and industrial prosperity. No wor-
thler cause can engage our energies at this
hour. 1t is a most pralseWorthy purpose
the extension of trade-to be followed by
wider ana better f1eldS or employment and
easier conditions for the masses. Such
effort commands the instant approval of
all lovers of mankind, for with it Is linked
the welfare of every home and fireside.
The movement is inauguI ated on broad and
progressive lines. Its authors and pro-
moters believe that the conditions of inter-
national commerce can be directly promoted
Dy systematic study ana demonstrated by
sclentlhc methods Ihe distinguished body
of gentlemen who have planned this
ganization have grasped great economic
truths and are prepared to pursue them
to their successful conclusion Its generous
support will increase its usefulness. One
national industrial undertaking prepares
the way for another. A great exhibit like
this is an education and an inspiration.
1t concentrates the attention Of the citizens.
1t broadenS their IDEAS strengthens their
confidence, promotes the spirit of friendly
cooperation and rivalry, awakens a COM
mendabe ambition and encourages effort 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 contribution
to the worlds economic advance. Many
of the Chicago exhibits here remain in
tact and have been intelligently supplements
ed to such an extent that the management
of 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
a wonderful demonstration been made of
the products and advancement of our coun-
try, but. those of all the American repub-
lies spirit of friendly and mutually ad-
EantageoUs interchange and cooperation
has been eXemplifed, which is IN itself an
inspiring heIp, not only 10 trade ana com
merce, but to international comfy and good
will. The producer and consumer of both
continents are here brought together in
close touch and are taught to work to-
gether for the common veal. In order that
larger trade profitably conducted the manu-
facturer must have the opportunity of be-
coming 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-
turer is anxious to dispose of to him.
1T follows then that a recognized central
institution, such this is. of real stability
whose integrity of management cannot be
questioned, with ample means, can be made
of inestimable advantage, not only to gen.
GRAFTON in a single country but to a whole
continent and for the vast future. Ability
Xxrpl1 "a essential 10
cess of trade and fortunately with both Of
these the museums are well equipped. 1t
found ready for quick and accurate refer
ence is obtainable to a degree not even
attempted anywhere else in the world. IN
der the circumstances, and even at this
early date, it Is not too much 10 say that
a movement of this kind IS In it's general
scope national-aye, more than that, inter-
national in character-and to predict that
it's success, ii wisely conducted will sur
prise even it's most enthusiastic friends and
founders. Resting upon business principles
looking solely to the welfare of the coun-
try at large. beneiting other nations as
well as our own the intent and realization
OF this worlds industrial object lesson is
in accord with the best Slpirt OF the age
and worthy of the good will and helpfulness
of every patriotic American.
Il assure the promoters of this enterprise
of the deep interest of our government and
the people in its success. l congratulate
the citizens of Philadelphia, justly re-
nowned for the Centennial Exposition,
which first demonstrated to the world the
that to them have been intrusted the care
and completion of this great work. Phila-
delphia contributed immeasurably to the
triumph of liberty; she would now aid in the
triumphs of labor. Who can doubt that
the deliberations of these able ana public
spirited men, acting together freely and
cordially animated by d common impulse
and a common interest will result in still
closer relations of international comfy and
a higher prosperity for all.
May Gods blessing rest upon this worthy
enterprise and upon those who shall labor
for lis welfare. l now declare the Philadel-
phia museums formally opened
pretty incident followed the Presidents
speech. AS he concluded Mayor Warwick
stepped forward and introduced to the au-
dience "the leading lady of the land who
had with the President, favored Philadel-
phia with her presence to-day" Mrs. Nc
Kinley, with few ladies, seated in
private box at the side of the stage, and
as the mayor finished the assemblage, rec
ognizng her arose to their feet, the men
cheering and the ladies saluting by waving
their handkerchiefs and clarping their
hands. Mrs. Mckinley remaining seated
sraciously bowed her acknowledgement OF