The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-08-28

Philadelphia, Aug. 27.-The 1ntcrna-
tional Commercial Congress, to be held
during the National Export Exposition,
will be the most notable gathering
ever held for the discussion of trade
and commerce.
Thirty-one foreign governments have
so far accepted the invitation to be
represented at the Congress, and have
named delegates. many of whom are
men of worldwide reputation. Up to
August 18th, 126 foreign Chambers OF
Commerce and other organizations OF
like character had named delegates to
the Congress. Many of these are in
1uentlal business men who will speak
for trade in Latin America, Europe,
South Africa, India. Australasia,
China, Japan, and other countries.
They will come prepared to discuss
the commercial conditions affecting
trade relations between the United
States and the countries which they
represent American Chambers of
Commerce, Boards of Trade, and sim
liar organizations will be represented
at the Congress to the number of sew
eral hundred. The delegates will be
business men Of high standing from
every part of the United states. There
will be every opportunity for a fun and
fair discussion of all topics affecting
international trade by men particular
ly interested and competent to consid-
err every phase presented.
The Pan-American Congress, organ
ized Ivy the late James G.. Blaine, and
the Commercial Congress held in con-
,tsith hn n y d.
visory Board of the Philadelphia Mus
Gums in 1897 were attended by dele
gates representing the American con-
tinent alone. The influence of these
gatherings was far-reaching. The
coming Commercial Congress will have
a paramount influence that will reach
10 all quarters of the globe. its MEM
bership being made up of representa-
tives of the commercial interests of eY-
cry land.
Arrangements for the Congress,
which will open in the Exposition au-
ditorium on or about october 10th, are
being made under the immediate sup
ervision of Director General Wilson.
The Congress is under the auspices of
the Philadelphia Commercial Museum,
Of which DR. Wilson is the director.
monies. and President Mckinley has
been invited to make the principal ad-
dress. The deliberations of the Con-
gress will be uniformly in the English
language.
The following is partial list of sub
iects suggested for discussion by the
various delegates appointed to the con-
gress. which, with subsequent addi-
ha iS fpr H,,a
programme.
Foreign Trade in General
Advantages possessed by the United
States indicating for the country d
commanding position in foreign enter.
prise.
Foreign trade as a factor in the stab.
ilitY of national life.
Political influence Of nations and its
dependence on the development of for.
eign trade.
Necessity of a constant attention tC
foreign trade and of adapting method:
and goods to the requirements of tn,
markets.
Import duties and their effect on for
eign trade.
Reciprocity in it's relation to foster
ing export trade.
International boards of arbitration
for the settlement of trade disputes.
Effect of a trained diplomatic Ser
vice on foreign trade
Need of a regular classified consula
service.
The advantages to all nations of al
1sthman canal.
Alterations in trade and trade route
that would follow the construction o
the canal.
The increased American influence II
Asia from the canal
Increased American influence in Aus
tralia from the canal.
Increased American influence q
South America from the canal.
Advantages of the Nicaragua route
Advantages of the Panama route.
The future of Cuba.
Value of Porto Rico.
Dominant position of the Unite
States in the West Indies.
The Hawaiian Islands as a field O
production and as a commercial entire
pot.
The Philippine Islands and thei
commercial value to the United States
Effects of fluctuating currencies o
Latin American progress.
Need of a greater diversity of pro
duction and a more varied deman
from the United States.
An open door" policy in China an
the need of vigorous action by tn
United States.
The transition of China and it's i'm
portance in the worlds trade.
The new independence of Japan an
its relation to the worlds trade
Trade interests in Korea
Prospect of commercial developmer
of Korea.
Opportunities for American manu
facturers in Western Australia.
Best methods of introducing gooC
into Australia.
The South African situation an
trade prospects.
Great Britain and the Transvaal.
The growing commercial power
the United States.
The commercial outlook for the con
ing century.
CATHARINE II OF CHINA.
Grand Old Woman Who Has so Lon
Ruled the Celestial Emnire