New-York tribune., 1907-12-23
BUSINESS OUTLOOK FINE
SO Soy Many Mdnufactwers-Let-
Up q Blessing to Some.

There is a rema rka BILE unaniuiity of opinion a,
to the basic soundness and early improvement O:
the business conditions OF the country In all tradsa
and Industries. among business men In all Sec
tions of the countrys in a symposium which an
pears in the current number of American Indus
tries, the official organ of the National Associa-
tion OF Manufacturers.
The collated views OF the hundreds of MANN
facturers represented show that with but one or
two exceptions all think that renaissance OF
the unusual prosperity which was experienced
throughout the country in 1901 is due soon Posi-
bly, majority of the guiding officials OF the va
rous industries who have expressed themselves
in regard to the situation admit that the recent
financial stringency has made itself felt in their
own line of business. but it is notable that there
is scarcely note of disagreement with the opln-
ion that the check is but temporary.
Many of the manufacturers express their relief
at the let-up forced upon granted to them by
the lack of currency and the general uncertainty
and disorder in the financial situation. These point
out that they have never enjoyed such a rush OF
orders as in the last year, and would sdll bs
wondering how meet demands made upon them
for their particular product but for the recent
furry
Nevertheless. there is by no means small per-
centage OF the manufacturers represented in ths
symposium who say that they have felt little II
any serious disturbance to their business. and that
the main trouble is to fill their orders Special
phasis is laid by many upon the splendid year
enjoyed by the farmers.
FROM all sections comes the report C1dr crops
have been unusually good and prices for farm
products. to the beginning OF the recent 1nau-
cia depression. of most reassuring character With
the agricultural element of the population in such
good condition. and with unusually prosperous
year IN all lines of industry. the common voice "a
raised In an assertion that when the present alarm
has become dissipated everybody will SIT up and
ask himself sheepishly what was the reason ot
all the row he making about bad times
Fully three-quarters of the writers express them
YoI-v1 h1TIc rat 6Er~o
when over Will be found 10 have been the very
best thing or the country, after all AS Of
them puts it. The present 'brainstornl' is like a
dose of physic. We will all feel the better for
experience"
The same story OF good times ahead. and very
shortly ahead at that comes from representatives
of the metals. machinery. agricultural implement.
tool and hardware textile. paper and printing.
leather. lumber. chemical drug and vehicle trades
and from manufacturers OF food products. Even
in the jewelry trade. where financial disquietuds
is very likely TO be early in evidence, the
facturers say business is picking up and that
NAL conditions will be revived One piano
manufacturer says that. though tie article ia
which ne deals is considered by many as luxury.
a revival OF the fine business which characterized
the first ten months of the year is in sight.
The one thing needed pointed out by this rep
resentative selection OF manufacturers IS resto
ration OF confidence in the real soundne5s OF tho
country With the relief Of the money market and
the gradual recircuIation OF the medium Of
change. it is asserted that there will be vou-
derful leap back to the old order. which sisnlfed
too many orders" If anything. Not few inSst
upon the blessing that has been really bestowed
upon the country in forcing people TO give serious
thought the Improvement Of the currency 50
that il may be relied upon to meet the demands
of business. Here some CHARACTERISTIC opinions
OF prominent manufacturers IN various lines OK
industry;
cyrus Fl. Mccormick president OF the Intsrua-
tiOnal Harvester Company. Chicago: The general
by existing financial disturbances bur it has been
seriously checked. and widespread Ineonvenienee
Conservative elements in all circles have begun 70
should be a steady amelioratiou Of present con-
: r. G. Tert. Sandy Ifiu Iron and Brass Works.
try like this With billions Of dollars 0G aTHHsa 5gs
lot OF seven by. nine people get scared and
the extreme and It will be remarkable il the genius
Of the American people cannot Provid7 some way
lift pes M 5els ASahd 6hio WS Ravs been be rnn ing
full force full time. paying cash for labor and dis
counting our bills We expect a strong trade. The
country is prosperous; there has been nothing an
~ j. MuIberry, Guerney Refrigerator COMPANY.
IN The money market were the best they had ever
been. We believe there are no conditions warrant
The woodmar-Cook Company. Portland Ne:
conSideTabe 4't oTsrtme @ ' during ' the ' ast tr
months and We have every reason TO believe that
II will continue for the balance of the year.
National Candy Company. ST Louis: We have
passed through excellent year. and cannot
why the coming should not be equally a.
good
n NJ. Parry. president Parry. Manufacturing
Company indianapolis: There has really been
no less money in the country. but really rors
money, and instead Of having empty dinner pals
the trouble has happened when dinner pals vsrs
we'll filed
Eugene r. Nice manufacturer Of paints and
varnishes. Philadelphia; In spite Of financial dis
turbanCss, our business has continued good We
doing normal business for this season and
are looking forward 10 a cood. healthy business
Fred Arm. J. NJ Card Lumber Company. Chatt5-
nooga- Tenn L IS certain there exists 10 IL
trinsically fatal weakness IN basic economic CON-
dtions. but. the contrary. every evidence x
their soundnesS