The record-union., 1897-06-03
President Mckinley Delivers an Address
at the Philadelphia Meeting.
Many Foreign Countries Represented
by Delegates.
The Opening of the Philadelphia
rIuseums the Inauguration or
New Era Which it is Hoped VIII
Lead to Closer Relations for riore
Permanent Contribution to the
Worlds Economic Advance.


PHILADELPHIA,J June 2.-The In
ternational Commercial Congress was
formally opened at 2:30 this afternoon,
with about $50 delegates present, rep
resenting commercial and industrial
bodies in all sections of the United
States and many foreign countries, the
foreigners coming principally from Mex
leo and Central and South American
States. Among the speakers, in addi-
ton to President Mckinley, We're DR.
w. a. Pepper of this city, Ministers
Calvo of Costa Rica and Romero OF
Mexico. The President, in his address
said:
Ladies and gentlemen: To have as
sembled the representatives of great
commercial and industrial interests al
home and abroad in such large num-
bers is unprecedented as to make this a
most memorable event. Chambers OF
Commerce and Boards of Trade, May
Crs of cities, and Governors of States
together with official visitors from ff-
teen other nations, unite in testify
ing the Importance attached to this un-
dertaking.
Every one of our sister republics OF
this continent is here represented
through it's special Minister and in a
number of instances, large delegations
of prominent citizens have made long
journeys at great personal sacrifices tC
participate in this significant occasion
To all we give a hearty welcome.
mo ordinary object could have pro-
duced such an industrial convention
Interstate and international interests
and courts have contributed to its sue
cess nothing less than deep convic-
ton in the minds of the people repre-
sented that the movement here begun
will eventually effect permanent gains
in their commercial relations can ac-
count for it's distinguished character.
The avowed object of the Philadelphia
Museums are to aid in the development
of commercial and Industrial prosper
ity. 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 larg-
er field of employment and easier con-
ditions for the masses. Such an ef-
fort commands the instant approval of
all lovers of mankind, for with it is
linked the prosperity Of the humblest
toiler and the welfare Of every home
and fireside.
THE movement is inaugurated on
broad and progressive lines. It's au-
thors and promoters believe that the
conditions Of international commerce
can be directly promoted by systematic
study and demonstrated by scientific
methods. The distinguished body OF
rnIannn6 this
ganization have grasped great economic
truths, and are prepared to pursue
them to their successful conclusion. It's
generous support will increase its use
fulness.
"One national industrial undertaking
prepares the way for another. A great
exhibit like this is an education and an
inspiration It concentrates the at
tention of the citizens. 1t broadens
their ideas, strengthens their confidence
promotes the spirit of friendly cooper
alton and rivalry, awakens a commen-
dable ambition and encourages effort
in the utilization of all the forces and
processes of production
THE Columbian Worlds Exposition
at Chicago was the forerunner of this
less general but more permanent con-
tribution to the worlds economic ad-
vance Many of the Chicago exhibits
here remain intact, and have been in
telligently supplemented to such an eX-
tent that the management of the Phil
adelphia Museum make the proud
claims that their exhibition possesses
the most complete and extensive ex-
hibit of it's class now in existence. Not
only has a wonderful demonstration
been made of the products and ad-
vancement of our country, but those OF
all the American republics. A spirit
of friendly and mutually advantag-
eous interchange and cooperation has
been exemplified which is in itself al
inspiring help, not only to trade and
commerce, but to international good
will The producer and consumer OF
both continents are here brought to-
gether in close touch, and are taught
TO work together for the common veal
In order that new markets may be
opened and a larger trade profitably
conducted, the manufacturer must 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 manu-
faeturer is anxious to dispose of to him
TT follows then, that recognized
central institution such as this is, ot
real integrity, whose management can
not be questioned, with ample means
can be made of inestimab bic advantage
not only to a generation in single
country. but to a whole continent and
for the vast future Ability as well as
capital is essential to the success oi
trade, and fortunately with both OF
these the museums are we'll equipped
Tt is said that the data which can here
be found for quick and accurate refer
ence is obtainable to a degree not even
attempted anywhere else in the world
Under these circumstances. and at this
early date, it is not too much to say
that a movement of this kind is, in its
general scope, national-aye more than
that, International in character, and
predict that its success, if wisely con-
Quoted, Will surprise even its most en-
thusiastic friends and founders.
Resting upon business principles
looking solely to the welfare of the
coun y at large, benefiting other ma
tions as well as our own, the intent
and realization Of this worlds indus