Evening star., 1903-07-01
THE NEW DEPARTMENT
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II Is realized. however. that at the outset
of such an undertaking the best that can
be done Is to lay well and substantially
the founda ton for the work of the future
Those who are in charge OF the department.
in its small beginnings hope to build wisely
Patient, unremitting effort will be required
to realize it's highest possibilities. Con-
servatism and impartiality must character
ize It's work at every step With these ele-
ments as prominent features OF its pollcy
and if busness-like and practical in Its
methods 1t will appeal to the great IN
terests of commerce and labor upon whose
cooperation and support 1t must rely II
it is to exert a beneticent influence in the
Industrial life of our people.
/ shall not at this time attempt TO de-
scribe the steps that have been taken In the
varied and necessary features OF the organ
iZation beyond saying that so far as mas
been possible under our limited approprla-
ton the several divisions OF the Secretary
office have been made ready for their new
business The bureau of corporations Is
laying careful foundation for the work 1t
is to do and when properly organized ana
equipped will carry out imparttally anG
with due regard to all interests the laws
which il was created to execute. When the
commission on statistical work recently
appointed makes its report prompt atten-
tion will be given to the provisions of law
relating to the proposed bureau of manu-
features. and as rapidly as may be con-
sistent with business-like administration
every other feature of the organic act will
be taken up and acted upon.
Today the new department moves for
ward and as it takes it's place by the side
of the other great executive establishments
1t will catch the step and the swing of their
onward movement In the nations progress
and prosperity.
No other department has a wider field. If
the just expectations of the trainers of the
legislation are realized. None will have
closer relations with the people or greater
opportunities for effective work. While we
cannot dedicate new and imposing struc-
ture to the uses of this department, we can
at least. and l am sure we all do. dedicate
ourselves to the work which chief execu
tives have recommended and Congress in Its
wisdom has set apart to be done. In this
spirit / have thought 1t altogether fitting
and proper that we should have these brief
exercises. and that In them We should en-
phasiZ@ the fact that If We are to have the
highest success as nation in our CONNER
cial and industrial relations, whether
among ourselves or with other peoples. we
must keep ever to the front and dominant
always those sturdy elements of character
and the dependence upon divine guidance
which were so signally shown by the found
ers OF the republic. and to which we cam
not too often revert In these busy and pros-
porous times which make memorable for us
the opening years of the new century.
Director North's Response.
Director North of the census made the
following response to Secretary Cortelyou's
address,
Mr.. Secretary: AS the acting chairman
of the commission appointed by you to ad-
wise you as TO the reorganization of the
work or the several government bureaus
which today pass under your supervision it
is perhaps proper that / should say a few
words In response to your greeting In be-
half OF the bureau chiefs who have met
with you here this morning. / extend to YOU
the most sincere congratulations upon your
appointment by the President of the United
States to organize and put in motion the
wheels of this great new department of the
government. soon to become under your
guidance. one of the most important, if not
the most important of the administrative
departments You have our very best
wishes for your success in this great work
l can pledge you. in behalf of all the bu-
reau chiefs. devoted loyalty. a spirit of
helpful cooperation and determination to
do what We can in our separate fields TO
promote the success and efficiency of the
Department of Commerce and Labor
Mr.. Secretary. you have before you a
great opportunity. perhaps the greatest
that ever fell to cabinet officer in times
OF peace. 1t Is yours to organize the de-
partment OF the government which is to be
most closely identified with the material
interests OF the American people. with their
industrial and commercial DEVELOPMENT
with their onward progress to the fore
front among the nations of the world
''The act of Congress creating the new
department has brought together under one
administration the larger number of the
statistical bureaus of the government.
heretofore. as we all know there has ex-
listed lack of coordination and harmony
IN the statistical work Of the government,
which has led to confusion. 10 duplica ton
been seriously detrimental to the ciusN of