Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-14
Expressed Congratulations.

Upon being informed OF the unanimous
adoption of the report supporting the meas
ure before Congress the Secretary congrat-
ulated the convention and was rendered an
Informal reception.
After referring the matter of the raising
of funds for the support of an education
campaign In the interests of consular reform
and general expenses to the executive com
mtttee with power, the session adjourned
to meet Speaker Cannon and to be received
at 2:30 pm by the President in the east
room OF the White House.
Speaker Cannon extended informal re-
ception in his office at the Capitol today to
delegates OF the National Consular reform
Association. George H. Barbour of De-
troit, representing the National Association
Of Manufacturers, presented The delegation
to Speaker Cannon, who. il speaking of the
pending consular reform bill, assured the
party that he favored consular reform. but
said: However, gentlemen, it is always
hard to tell what the House Will do, and
God only knows, and sometimes doubt II
He knows, what the Senate will do
Permanent Organization.
After the certi1catlon OF credentials yes
terday the report of the committee on per
manent organization recommended that the
permanent organization consist of presi-
dent, vice president, secretary. treasurer
and executive committee, OF which the
officers shall be members. 1t also was rec
commended that d national committee be
named consisting of at least one repre-
sentative from each organization repre-
scented at the convention and representa-
tive from each congressional district not so
represented. The report was adopted.
The following officers were elected: Presi-
dent, George II. Barbour, Detroit Mich;
first vice president, Charles 5. Hamiin Eos
ton, Mass; second vice president, Thomas
+. Pagan of Cincinnati, Ohio; third vice
president, John H. Hinton, New Orleans,
a Wiz Iia-
Bunker, San francisco, Cal; secretary,
Frank s. Gardner, New York city; treas
urer, j. Harry Tregoe, Baltimore, Md. 4
Executive communicating above officers
and b. s A. de Lima, New York city
chairman: John NJ. Harper, Philadelphia.
Pa; H. j. Porter Pittsburg, Pa: Ans
ley wilcox, Buffalo, n. Y. William Il.
Gushing. Cleveland, ohio; J. E. Lathrop.
Portland Ore; james Weatherly Birming-
ham, Ala; B. y. Eckhart, Chicago, Ill.
President Barbour's Address.
In assuming the chair as president Mr.
Barbour announced that all that was asked
of the House was to pass the Lodge bill or
something similar. He referred to the nu-
merous consular positions occupied by for
ciSners. and stated that much of our for-
eign business was in the hands of our
competitors who are dOubly armed, mas
much as they are in possession of the trade
secrets OF the United States.
The manufacturers, ne continued, were
in favor of increasing their export bust
ness, which can readily be accomplished
with more efficient consular service.
In order 10 place something tangible be-
fore the resolution committee, composed of
Isador Strauss, E. S. A. de Lima, "A. Will
cox, W. r. Tucker, c. L. Hamlin, F. B.
LOOMS and F. b. Thurber c. A. Moore
introduced the following resolution, which
was referred to the committee:
1T Is suggested to incorporate In any bill!
that may be passed in Congress that no
Ftvrt har riy1tT ,tS ha do fba
suIar service except after thorough e1-
animation of applicants. particularly in
connection with their knowledge of COM
mercial affairs, and the language of the
country to which they are to be sent.
Further promotions to be made upon
merit only from lower TO higher grades,
and within one years time after the pas
sage OF the act To recall every officer at
present in the consular service for the pur-
pose of reorganization to ascertain his fit
hess to remain in said service. Many of
our consulds who have been appointed
through faVoritism are physically iucapaci-
tated to perform the required duties by
reason of advanced age. Therefore the pro-
posed bill. should provide an age limit
Abolish all commercial agencies, and,
where necessary put in their places regu-
lar salaried consulates.
referring now to the German empire, re-
duce the number of cOnSuls and apply the
saving Ia building up and strengthening the
remainder. Have the bill provide for an
nual inspection of ali conSulates and agcn-
cies in the most thorough and fearless
manner and this inspection to correct as
far as possible in the interests of the Treas
ury Department the defective descriptions
of merchandise so often met with at i'm
portant commercial consulates, where the
duties are performed simply in a perfume
tory manner.
Have all fees of every character, such
as notariaI commissions and depositlon3
turned Into the treasury, in lieu of which
the consular salaries should be adjusted to
provide sufficient compensation in accord
ance with the Office
The report OF the resolution committee
was submitted at 10 o'clock this morn
ing 1t is the expressed intention of the
convention to complete all business today.
Discussed by Legislative Champions.
, Senator Lodge and Representative Adams
OF Pennsylvania, champions of consular re-
form In the Senate and House, appeared by
request before the convention yesterday af-
ternoon and discussed the provisions OF the
Lodge bin as 1t passed the Senate, and as
II would be reported to the House today.
In opening his remarks Senator Lodge
stated that the bill which passed the Senate
had been prepared by Secretary Root ana
himself He stated that two clauses pro
Viding for promotion and examination had
been eliminated which he greatly regretted.
Despit the fact that the promotion clause
had been lost, Senator Lodge asserted that
the bill Is an extremely valuable one.
Every provision" said he, is of great adj