The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1903-11-16
FOR RECIPROCITY
WITH CANADA
Interstate Conference in Chicago De-
cides to Effect Canadian Rec
iprocity Organization.
Seven Border States Were Repre-
sented-John Miller of Duluth
to Be the Head.
Special to The Journal.

Chicago, Nov. 16.--Widespread in
terest in the realization of reciprocity
with Canada was evinced by con-
ference of business men-representing
seven of the border states held at the
Auditorium hotel Saturday afternoon.
The conference, which was wholly In
the nature of a consultation rather
than a convention, was called py the
Minnesota branch of the Nat1onai Rec-
iprocity league, which has been con
fining its attention to reciprocity with
Canada The object was to ascertain
whether the demand for RECIPROCITY
with the Dominion was strong enough
to make 1t possible and desirable TO
effect a powerful and practical organ
ization designed to unite the strenstn
and efforts of all sections ana inter-
ests desiring reciprocity with Canada.
The attendance was satisfactory, about
fifty delegates almost exclusively ous-
ness men, being in attendance.
The outcome of the conference was
a decision that there was an excel
lent prospect that an effective inter-
state organization could be mann
tanned, and that without such an or
ganization it would be difficult TO
crystalline public opinion and hasten
instructed to appoint an executive
definite action. Governor Miller or
Duluth. chairman of the conference,
committee of five or more. OF which
he is to be a member. to constitute
and direct the organization. This
committee has not yet been an
nounced, but will be made up entirely
OF men greatly interested in the cause
and willing to devote some time to Its
promotion. While this committee will
work in harmony with the National
Reciprocity League, it will be entirely
independent of it. The committee
will insist upon adequate support,
and If it does not get it, it will not
take up the work. Expressions Of
opinion from different sections called
forth at the conference indicated that
the desired support could probably
be obtained.
The committee on organization
which, after canvassing the situation
decided to report in favor of forming
an interstate organizations was COM
posed Of Governor Miller, Duluth;
Ward Ames, Duluth; j. w. Cooper, st.
export, Iowa; H. E. Miles, Racine,
wis; John Watson, Chicago; M. j.
Murphy, Detroit; S. S. Strattan, Jr.,
Richmond, Ind; Campbell Shaw, Buff
falo, N. Y. T. Nj. Knappen of Min
neapolis, acted as secretary of the
meeting.
The following resolutions were
adopted:
Whereas, In our opinion the movement
in favor of reciprocal trade relations with
foreign countries, which has been repeat
eddy Endorsed by the large commercial or
ganizations of this country, should. to be
effective, take on a more definite and spe.
ciaI form; and
Whereas, Canada is the greatest for
eign country near to us, a country con-
stantly growing in population and COM
merce, whose people are closely allied tc
us by blood, language. institutions, GUS
toms and Instincts; and ai
Whereas, The time is now opportunt
for making a reciprocity treaty; be it
Resolved, That we should for the mutua
benefit Of the people Of Canada and thi
country, encourage closer and more har
monious relations, and for this purpose W.
ask such action by this government AM
it's representatives on the joint high com
mission as will bring about liberal an
fair reciprocal trade relations with Can
ada.
Literature will be distributed and a
possible done to awaken the interest {
voters
Those in attendance were:
New York-George e. Dana, Syracus
Chamber of Commences: e. G. Scaeffe
Buffalo Chamber of Commerce; Campbe
Shaw. Buffalo.
Michigan-John T. Shaw, M w. O'Brie
NJ J. Murphy, Detroit Chamber of Con
merce; William Judson, Grand Rapids.
Indiana--S. S. Strattan, Jr., Richmond
r. E. G. Hawks, Goshen; w. B. Brinto
Peru.
Illinois-W. A. Rosenfeld, J. w. Good
Moline; K. r. Frye. Springfield; T.
Fleming, II c. Staver, John Watson,
J. Noble, Chicago
Iowa-Nathan French, ]. w. Better
dorff. s. p. Lafferty. Davenport.
Wisconsin--H. f. Miles, 0. w. Johnso
w. II. Lewis, Racine; H. S. Bake
Evansville; G. w. Ogden, Ira B. Smit
Milwaukee.
Minnesota-O. B. Kinnard, G. c. We
Der. George D. Rogers, T. NJ Knappe
Minneapolis; John Miller, Ward Ames,
r. Hurd. j. M. Mckinley. Duluth Board
Trade; r. A. Kirk, J. w. Cooper, B.
pnn ri la II E11llar Dan