The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-06-03
COMMERCIAL MUSEUMS
Formally Opened by the President
in Philadelphia.
PREsIDBETM'KINLEY's ADDRESS.

s'A Great Exhibit Like This" He De-
I olared, SIS an Education and an In
spiration" - President Pepper Ex-
plains It's Advantages.
y Philadelphia, June 3.-Philadelphia
yesterday proclaimed to the world the
official opening, by the president of the
United States, of her Commercial Mu-
Beums, designed and created to extend
Dur commerce with foreign nations.
Great has been the astonishment of
the foreign delegates over the exist
Ence of such colossal institution,
which has already been. pronounced IL
hmitable In Its usefulness to American
manufacturers in ascertaining the
market conditions of Central and South
america and in the exhibition of their
products.
n The ceremonies, which were most i'm
presslve and interesting were given
lddsd importance by the distinguished
character of the assemblage. Be-
Iides the president and his party in
tluding the members of his cabinet and
The foreign ministers, the guests in
bAuutu thc ueiSSdltS dtteilulh6 dS rep
fesentatives of their countries from
Bouth America, Central Ameriea, Mex
leo. and even more distant points.
The ceremonies opened with an ad-
9ress by DR.. William Pepper, president
pf the museums, In which he explained
The benefits to be derived. In the
eourse Of his address he said:
h "our Commercial Museum possesses
khs most extensive collections of nat
hrhl products in existence in any coun-
try. and we have good grounds for ex-
Hscting that these collections will be
tentinually replenished and enlarged.
These collections are displayed SO as TO
enable manufacturers or traders to
study them to the best advantage and
gain the Information or make the Sc
lections needed for their special inter-
ests. The library receives regularly
over 400 journals Of commerce ana
manufactures from all parts of the
world in many languages. These are
Instantly sabstracted and card indexed,
and these cards are supplemented by
pthers drawn from the advance sheets
Pf the consular reports of all countries,
from the responses to the very numer-
Sus circulars of inquiry sent out by
the museum and from the reports Of
our special agents.
''The bureau of information thus
formed contains the fullest, freshest,
and most exact data on all trade con-
idittons which can be obtained. It's ad-
antages are open to all who pay the
membership fee of $50 year, and it is
|yident that the special reports which
Ihre now being sent out at the rate of
0S0 a month will help the residents in
Canada or in the Argentine no less
than the residents in New York or Chi
cago.
"In the scientific laboratories con-
nected with the museum all the new
products will be tested and analysed,
and the authoritative results will help
to guide the commercial world as to
the value OF the products so studied.
kfhe course of instruction, which will
bs conducted regularly in the institu-
kion, will attract earnest students
Besking to fit themselves for appoint
ment in the consular service or to other
Epmmercial positions"
u AT the conclusion of DR.. Peppers ad-
dress President Mckinley was intro
dueed. amid great cheering. He said
IN part:
J "To have assembled the representa-
Hives of great commercial and indus
trial interests at home and abroad in
such large numbers is SO unprecedent-
ed as to make this a most memorable
event. Chambers of Commerce and
boards of trade, mayors OF cities and
governors of states, together with Of
hcial visitors from Is other nations,
unite in testfylng to the importance
attached to this undertaking.
"Thr avowcd aim of the Philadelphia
museums is to aid in the development
OF commercial and Industrial prosper
lily. No worthier cause can engage our
energies at this hour. 1t is a most
praiseworthy purpose-the extension of |
trade, to be followed by wider and bet
ter fields of employment and easier |
conditions for the masses. Such en- et-
fort commands the instant approval CT |
all lovers of mankind, for with it is |
linked the prosperity of the humbcst |
toiler and the welfare of every home I,
and fircsidc.
zone national industrial undertaking |
prepares the way for another. A great |
exhibit like this is an education and an
Inspiration. II concentrates the attcn-
ton of the citizens. 1t broadens their |
Ideas, strengthens their confidence, |
promotes the spirit OF friendly co-opera-
ton and rivalry, aWakens a commend
able ambition and encourages effort in
the utilization of all the forces and
processes of production.
ia nd .
continents are here brought together in
close touch, and here taught to work
together for the common veal. In Or
der that new markets may be opened
and larger trade probably conduct
ed the manufacturer must have the
opportunity of becoming familiar with
the character Of the goods desired by
the consumer. And so, too, the con-
surner should have the opportunity to
Examine the goods which the nanufac-
turer is anxious to dispose of to him."
Minister Calvo, of Costa RiCa was
The next speaker and he was followed
BY Henry w. Peabody, president of the
advisory board, Mayor Warwick and ]
,thers.
Before the Academy meeting, which |
was held in the afternoon, the visitors
we're taken on a sight seeing tour and
asst night a banquet was rendered the
distinguished guests at the Bourse.
Mrs. Mckinley and the other ladies'
" the Washington party were enter
aimed with luncheon at the Bellevue in
he afternoon, and after the adjourn
nent Of the Academy meeting the
President and Mrs. Mckinley were
Owen reception in the foyer. A small
Inner to Mrs. Mckinley was given at
he Bellevue in the evening.
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