The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-06-19
Advertiser Bureau.

Advertiser Bureau,
 Mobile, June IS.
 The ninth annual session of the Ala bama Industrial Convention began in the auditorium of the Young Mems Christian Association Building at o'clock tonight, and in the assemblage were representa- tive men from all sections of Alabama and adjoining States.
 Extensive preparations had been made by the Mobile Commercial Club, through whose instrumentality the meeting had been secured for this city for entertain ing the guests and 1t is the purpose on tomorrow to give the visitors a taste of Mobile hospitality.
 As early as last night delegates began arriving though the convention was an- nounced to begin tonight. Deleates came in this morning and evening and spent the hours in visiting old friends and mak- ing new ones.
 While the covention's work is limited much work has been set down and many important matters were mapped out for discussion. The delegates. having had much time to prepare for the discussions, 1t was expected that each and every sub subject would be fully discussed.
 Tonight's session brought proof that the expectation was we'll founded and it was easily to be seen that the hope would { be realized in the fullest.
 i There are. among the visitors, not set down as delegates. distinguished gentle men from other States whose presence Is much appreciated by the local delegates as well as those from up the State. ', President Charles P. Lane of the As- on the ground and he was accompanied by the other members of Huntsville's del- legation, which includes Hon. William lBichardson, Representative in Congress l3rom the Eighth District. M. V. Rich Iards. Land and Industrial Agent of the southern Railway. arrived early this lmorning.
 H. l.. Mckee. formerly of Selma, and snow of Meridian, Miss, and an ardent Industrial man, came in a day ahead of fkime. having gotten mixed in his dates. Ex-Governor Northen of Georgia, who was on the list for an address, was one Ecf this afternoon corners and was made lwelcome by members of the Reception ECommittee. !. ". White. General Industrial Agent l0k the Seaboard Air Line, came in this gEnofning from Portsmouth. Va. He. with mfr. Richards of the Southern. will talk lat tomorrows session.
 ! c. A. Park, Industrial Agent of the kx4 and N. at Louisville. and F. c. shep- lard General Freight Agent of the same Iroad of Montgomery, were also in the humber of welcomed visitors { At S:3o President Lane rapped the con- fwention to order, stating that this was the lninth annual session of the body. and he Twas glad to be able to present the Presi- Edent of the Mobile Commercial Club. who would welcome the delegates on be- thalf of that body.
 | Max Hamburger, IT,, President of the Commercial Club. said there had never been a time in the history of Alabama when Mobile was not ready to welcome any of her brethren to the Gulf City. Those of you who have the betterment and development of Alabama at heart, we know have, the same kindly feeling for Mobile. The wire grass, black and min eral belt and the Tennessee valley are our friends. and as such we are glad to have you with us. The gifted Morgan has predicted great things for Alabama which, he said, should become a galconda , of wealth and with such representative men as are with Us tonight, we are cer- tain his phophesy will be fulfilled. and Birmingham will be the Pittsburg of the South, and Montgomery, Mobile, Annis- ton. Selma. Huntsville, and other cities 10 the north become Philadelphias and New Yorks''
 President Lane then introduced Hon. Charles E. Mclean, Mayor of Mobile, who spoke as follows:
 Mayor McLean, after the introduction, spoke briefly as follows:
 MT. President and Gentlemen:
 It Is a privilege and pleasure to me to extend to such 8 distinguished body of representative Aiabamians, a hearty well some to our city, on behalf of the people )nf Mobile.
 Although Mobile is far removed from ene most populous section of our State, our future and destiny is inseparably con- nected with all that affects Alabama, in her growth, and her prosperity.
 As your Association has been formed to iprounote the industrial development of our Estate, we are especially Kratified to well come you to our city upon the occasion of your ninth annual meeting.
 There will probably be so much im- sDortart business to engage your attention ldurtng the limited time you will be with Iazs, that 1t would be manifestiy improper For me to take up your time with speech lmaa4ng. From tho progr nm, one can see tfa1s character of the subjects to be dis cussed and those who are to deliver ad- dresses; and it would be presumption on lzny part to attempt to say anything further to you.
 Therefore individually and collectively. en the part of the people of Mobile. ex- Etend you a Southern welcome to this, our E!Guif City.
 The President on behalf of the conven- kton, called upon Hon. E. s. Starr of Sel- kma to respond to the kindly and cordial Esvelcome. Mir. Starr said that all Ala bama feels at home in Mobile. we are knot surprised at the cordial words of tho fEentleman who had spoken the words of hswelcome at this time" he said "All sAi&bamians attest the hospitality of this (grand old city. For more than forty Lvears this hospitality has been handed Tout to us and it comes, so to speak, as an oasis to the wanderer in the desert. Those who have come here tonight and welcomed us are but doing what others have so Joyfully done In the past They say to us, Come in, sit down. think I have seen you before We are here not only to foster and encourage a good movement. but to add to the wealth and prosperity of her patriotic people.
 We are here to aid in placing Alabama on the highest pinnacle of Statehood, where she belongs"
 Leopold Strauss was next called upon Tor response. MT. Strauss said he had not understood he was to make a speech,