The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-03
DEDICATED TO COMMERCE.
,PrSIDEyT M,KINLEY OPENS THE
yrW PHILADELPHIA MUSEUM.


nesuarltnttOu VI Ehu wv ho hEV-
noted by Recriminatlon"- ne says the
New TarIG viii bring Industrial Activity.
puu ,prLpHtA, Juno 2.-Philadelphia's Com
-arci,l Museum, in the old Pennsylvania Rail-
.aaa ,alce on Fourth street, was formally opened
,od,y by President Mckinley in the presence OF
a gathering OF notables from Washington and
representatives from leading trade bodies in the
I;nited states, Mexico, Central and South Amer
,ca- The event had an international Significance.
oNing to the presence OF diplomatic representa-
lives OF other countries, chiefly those on tho
American Continent
Tine meeting Of the Advisory Board yesterday
xas preliminary to the formal opening to-day.
The President and Mrs. Mckinley, attended by
secretaries Wilson and McKonna of the Cabinet,
and accompanied by q number of members Of
Congress- and tho Ministerial representatives
from Mexico, Chilli, Argentine Republic, Brazil,
venezuela, Korea, and China. arrived in tho
cty shortly before noon and were welcomed by
Mayor Warwick. DR.. William Peffor. President
NJ tho Commercial Museum; President Frank
Thomson Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Compa-
NJ. and a committee of citizens. Gov. Daniel II.
Hastings. who was at the Hotel Walton, did not
appear at the railway station
The ladies of the party were taken in charge
nv a local committee of women. and the Presi-
dent and other visitors were driven direct to tho
museum building, where o formal inspection
was made and luncheon served. At the lunch
Gov. Hastings appeared. but no sign OF recogni-
ton passed between him and President Nc
Ktnley.
The exercises attending the formal opening at
the museum were held at the Academy OF Music
at I. o'clock in the afternoon. The Mayor Of
Philadelphia presided and introduced President
Mckinley. The President said:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: To have assem-
hlad the reDresentatiyaS of great commercial
and industrial interests at home and abroad in
such large numbers is so unprecedented as to
make this q most memorable event. Chambers
OF commerce and boards of trade, Mayors of
official visitors from fifteen other nations, unite
in t~eStiiying to the Importance attached to- this
Of this continent is here represented through its
special Minister, and. in a number OF instances
made long journeys at great personal sacrifice
10 participate in this significant occasion. To
all We Y S SrSin a 9Ss oSies we eeSId have produced such
an indu strial convention. Interstate and inter,
national interests and courtesy have contributed
viction in the minds of the people represented
that The movement here begun will eventually
tons can account for its wide and distinguished
character. The avowed aim OF the Philadel.
Commercial and Industrial prosperity. No
worthier cause can engage our energies
P=arp 5a,s 1Ser, extension 81 n of " trade f to be fofl,
lowed by wider and better fields of employment
and easier conditions 1h. for 3n. the masses asSsav. Such CD an an
lovers of mankind. for with 1t Is linked the pros
perity of the humblest toiler and tho welfare of
every home and fireside. The movement is in
augurated on broad and, progressive lines. Its
authors and promoters believe that the condi-
tons of international commerce can be directly
promoted by systematic study and demonstrated
by scientific methods;
have planned this organization have grasped
great economic truths and are prepared to pur-
generous support will increase its usefulness.
One national industrial undertaking prepares
Is ihs Sn n sau rSI Hnot and an "A f inspirs sdnin't It t eone eens
trates the attention of the citizens. 1t broadens
m 1heie id tSs s s5iFfihs ~ fr;e 1hSiF e sonsaehss; P pnS
rivalry. awakens a commendable ambition, and
encourages effort in the utilization of all the
THE Columbian Worlds Exposition at Chi.
caso was the forerunner of this less general but
.ssas nfsm adHancs s0n% Many Of the he t csio %S5ie eS :
hibits here remain intact, and have been intelli.
E Ha1axe sapPlsm of sbs 70 f Phiia de ebfsn' m 5nss .hS
make the proud claim that their exhibition pos
s of It's ' eias S0i no Se% IN esls ana s1' Sos only s1 has =
wonderful demonstration been made OF the
those OF all the American republics. A spirit
Of friendly. and mutually advantageous inter.
which is in itself an Inspiring help, not only to
trade and commerce. but to international comfy
and good will.
hHV piOauN.t Ae vi nOth SohLf
nents are here brought together in close touch,
and are taught 70 work together for the com
opened and a larger trade probably conducted,
the manufacturers must have the opportunity oil
goods desired by the consumer. And so, too,
the consumer should have the opportunity to
ANXIOUS ians t to sS dispose Mnie Of Il to him. Il fol i
lows, then, that a recognized central in
%iSiiiii isy1 %hos such inte as q fh Of m as Sf Tsat can stSi
be questioned, with ample means can be made OF
tnestimable advantage. not only to a generation
in a single country. but to a whole continent and
and for the vast future. Ability as well rs CAPT
tai are essential to the success OF trade. and
well equipped. 1t is said that the data which
can here Sc found ready for quick and accurate
tempted anywhere else in the world.
Under the circumstances, and even at this
movement of this kind is in It's general scope ma
tional.aye, more than that. International II
SaiseiSt eondaesed % R RifHqi sarp 5hse even tsS su its mos ]
enthusiastic friends and founders; Restinl
1PGn 6us ST ,Ss IGhntI iSokin Ssn sSalf ,ly. to o.S tn,
ization OF this worlds industrial object lesson Il
WORTH, of the good win and helpfuiness Of ever,
patriotic American. I assure the promoters o
Eratulate the citizens q Philadelphia, Just
which first, demons trated 10 the world tn
marvellous development Of our resources, tina
u nhNe DecH lnITlIsJcu II care ana COLI
pletion OF this great work. Well and far-sight
eddy has this municipality acted in creating tn
now institution as practically a separate depart
ment of its government. With liberal apprC
~priations of money and the gift OF a valuabl
ate The people OF this city, the birthplace q
American liberty. have once more demonstrate
their patriotic spirit and purpose. calling int
fellowship and counsel representatives of tn
chief commercial bodies OF this continent
Philadelphia contributed immeasurably to tn
triumph OF liberty; she would now aid in Tn
triumphs of labor.
who can doubt that the deliberations O
these able and publicspirited men, acting tc
gether freely and cordially, animated by o con
mon impulse and a common interest, will resul
In still closer relations of International CONT
and a higher prosperity for alli May God
blessing rest upon this worthy enterprise an
upon those who shall labor for its welfare.
now declare the Philadelphia museums formal
opened"
After the President had finished. DR.. William
PETER delivered an address giving a brief his
tory OF the movement to establish the museur
and Il sketch of its plans and scope.
Prot. W. Z. Wilson. director Of the museum
said that the museum had its origin In the store
OF raw DrOiucta and commercial maforiala whic