New-York tribune., 1902-01-19
FRANCE AND AMERICA.
PRAISES OF THE REPUBLICS AT THE
MEETING OF THE AMERICAN
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE..

Paris, Jan. 1S.-PatriOtic sentiment and warm
sympathy with France were the keynOtes of
to-night's annual banquet and meeting of the
American Chamber of Commerce IN Paris
Francis Kimhel. president Of the Chamber, en-
phaszed the former in his opening speech. pro
posing a toast President Roosevelt and Presi-
dent Loubet, and saying that Americans abroad
all took pride in declaring. after the ancient
Romans. "Civs Amercanus sum" Alluding to
the Franco American commercial treaty, Presi-
dent kimbel expressed regret that its advan-
tages were not yet sufficiently understood In
the United States, adding that he was convinced
its needs would shortly become imperativeIy
felt
The years report OF the Chamber testified to
its hourishIug condition. Its increased member
ship and work made necessary extensive quar-
ters which. II is expected. will be further in
creased in the near future. Regret was ex-
pressed that the United States Congress had
not established the metric system. The Cham
ber is convinced that the adoption of this sys-
tenn VIII further develop foreign commerce with
the United States.
United States Consul General John X Gowdy
paid tribute to the late President Mckinney
and pointed out that confidence in President
Roosevelt is great that the onward march of
prosperity has never slackened. President
Roosevelts patriotism and stanch principles"
declared Mr.. Gowdy. will continue TO bear us
on the great wave OF prosperity"
AS evidence of the increased FrancO-Ameri-
trade. Mr., Gowdy was able TO announce
that the exports from the Paris consular dis
trict for 1901 beat the record and. for the first
time In the history of the country. the receipts
and invoices at Paris exceeded those at Lon
den. Mr.. GOwdy said that. with proper recipro-
cal relations and with the increasing number of
American ships, the distance between Paris and
NewYork would grow less and that the future
shone with the brightest prospects for swelling
the commerce between the two republics.
NJ dEstourneles de Constant the guest of
the evening. made eloquent speech. pro-
nouncing a glowing eulogy upon the United
States and appealing for a further Tightening OF
the bonds uniting the two republics The
speaker said he hoped in his coming visit to
Chicago to be able to contribute to the improve
ment OF the relations between the two countries
The United States. he said. had been more faith
full TO republican traditions than had France
for never once had ii swerved from the repu-
lcan constitution since its formation. whereas
France In the same period had traversed sew
eral crises and had nearly succumbed He
praised the proposed establishment Of a French
Industrial school In America, and suggested that
the United States establish schools and provide
for lectures In France. for the latter was not
so old fashioned as was supposed. She leads
all Europe" declared NJ d dEstournelles de Com
stant. not only in fashions and arts but I'm
automobiles and drigible balloons" He had
just seen Nj. Mierand minister of Commerce)
who told him that he warmly favored the plan
OF young Frenchmen going to the United States
to imbibe American go-ahead ideas
The Chamber reelected Mr. Kimbel president
Inc other omcers also retain their places.