The Washington herald., 1907-01-15

Of the special committee of the New York
organization. having the arrangements
for the convention in charge. presided al
the first session and stated the object OF
the meeting.
In his opening address Mr.. de Lima said
one OF the objects of the convention is 10
awaken business men 10 a realization Of
the vital Importance 70 this country OF
carefully fostering our foreign trade be
cause Of its great possibilities. and as a
safeguard during the years Of business
depression at home particularly
Is Pressing Question.
Foreign commerce viii be the pressing
question in the near future, he said II
viii be a question affecting the welfare OF
millions Of Americans. The reaping comes
long after the sowing. but we must SOW
now If we would reap"
Mr.. de Lima spoke for re-establish-
ment Of American supremacy in the mari
time world. He particularly emphasized
the importance of reciprocity treaties.
Their need is far more imperative to-day.
he said. than it was when President Nc
Kinley in his last address at Buffalo advo-
Gated reciprocity.
The evidence Of retaliation by other
countries" he said, because OF our un-
i willingness TO enter into reciprocal trade
arrangements with them, are multiplying
and may seriously affect cur commerce
! if our. present policy is persisted in
The appointment Of a committee of
well-trained, experienced business men 10
negotiate treaties was urged. Mr.. de
/ Lima said these men would secure ad-
/ vantages for this country which would
/ largely benefit the people
/ Another point touched by Mr. de Lima
was the foreign banking system. He
said that some of the countries Of Europe
/ have a manifest advantage over Ameri-
cans when dealing with other people, in
( that their banks in foreign countries rem
der them vast assistance.
Van CIenye Temporary Chairman.
James W. Van Cleave, of st. Louis,
/ acted as temporary chairman, with Frank
/ 5. Gardner, of New York, as secretary.
/ William McCarroIl Of New York. was
4 chosen as the permanent chairman Of the
: convention. The vice presidents were
selected as follows: James W. Van Cleave
! ST. Louis; Cornelius y. Bliss, New York
/ Francis y. Loomis. Ohio. DR.. William p
Wilson. Philadelphia; Henry G. Davis
West Virginia. 5. 3. Packard, Iowa; "
S Priddy. Virginia.
Two Washington delegates received ap-
p0intments as members OF committees. B
II. Warner was selected as one Of d
committee on organ .zauon and rules. anl
Gen. John ". Wilson was appointed q
member OF the committee on credentials
National Trade Board Opens To-day y
All arrangements have been completed
for the opening Of the thirty-seventh an
uuaI meeting OF the National Board oi
Trade, which cOnvenes at the New Will
lard this morning. IL is expected thd
fully 20 delegates, representing the vari
Gus commercial organizations from al
over the country. will attend the meet
ing. Many delegates arrived yesterday
+ President Frank D. Ia lame. pres.deH
Of the national board, arrived here sun
day and opened headquarters at the New
Willard
Speaker Joseph Cannon and other well
known men VIII attend banquet TO h
given by the national beard at th
Willard Hotel this evening The meet
lngs OF the organization viii conunu
during the morning and afternoon unit
Thursday when it is thought all III
business will have been finished In cas-
an matters have not been disposed of IN
meeting win continue.