The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-03-08
LUMBERMEN FEAST
" hOleSale Dealers End Con-
yentiOn with Banquet.
HEAR ELOQUENT SPEAKERS
Hon. Charles MARCEL, of Ottawa,
Canada, Pays Glowing Tribute to
United Stntes-Mr. Clifford PinchOt
Delivers Address at Morning Ses-
siOn-RepOFts Are Read.

The annual banquet of the National
Wholesale Lumber Dealers Association,
closing the convention of that body, last
night at the New Willard, became an
international affair in the after-dinner
speeches.
Among the speakers was Hon. Charles
MARCEL. Of Ottawa, ex-speaker Of the
Canadian House Of Commons; John Bar
rett. director OF the Bureau OF American
Republics. who delivered d panegyric on
South America. and several speakers OF
the home land.
Air MARCEL declared that he came as
a friendly pilgrim to Washington, TO be
filled with admiration at every step of his
progress He said he had heard this was
great nation, but he was not prepared
for the truth. as he came across the
country TO the Capital, 200 miles, which
seemed TO him Ike a trip into an en-
chanted land. The Canadian spoke of the
friendship existing between the two
countries. of his visit to the President.
and of the many wonders in Washington,
ending in the good fellowship OF being d
guest of the captains of one of the
great industries of the country
Mr. MarcelTs address was eloquent and
delivered with mucn eanestness. and at
its close. the band striking up Amer
lea" the diners. nearly 400 strong, arose
and sang the national anthem with a
will Mr.. MARCEL proposed three cheers
for America which were given, and this
was followed by three more and a tiger
for Canada.
Mayor of the City.
Commissioner West was introduced as
the mayor OF the city. and made a short
speech. highly appreciated by the diners.
as welcome to the lumbermen.
John Barrett spoke about Latin-Amer-
lea. He made a strong appeal for study
of the needs Of the South American
countries, and suggested that with bet
ter steamship facilities than now exist
Latin-America would become one OF the
most important markets of the world for
forest and other products.
Mt. Barrett paid a high tribute to Sec
rotary Root, in making reference TO his
trip 10 South America.
Representative Mondcu. of Wyoming.
made a felicitous speech upon the "lUm-
Der trust" and the addresses Of the even
ing closed with one by Mr.. Clifford Pin
Chot of the forestry division OF the gov
eminent service.
One of the features OF the convention
was the reception and musicale to the
ladies in another part of the hotel while
the banquet was ia progress. Al 10 O clock
they appeared at the banquet hall en-
trance, and took seats prepared for them
on one side of the hall. Their presence
was a pleasing diversion from the usual
banquet programme and gave room for
many nicely tuned compliments 10 them
by the several speakers.
VT. Pinchot Makes Address.
The principal session of the convention
was held at the New Willard. Clifford
Pinchot, chief of the forestry division Of
the government, was present by invita-
ton in the morning and made an address.
in which was set forth the policy of the
administration respecting the preservation
of forests throughout the country. Mr..
Pinch0t showed how. i'm some portions
Of the States the mountains. valleys, and
hills had been almost denUded of forest
growth. He said it was the purpose of
the government to foster forest planting
for future use, and at the same time to
check the wholesale destruction Of stand
ing forests. which he thought would re-
suit in great disadvantage to the nation.
After Mr.. PiuchOCs address the con-
veutiou proceeded 90 hear reports Of
numerous committees left over from the
preceding day. Among these the most
important was the report of the com
mittee on railroads and transportation,
presented by +. A. Babcock. who took
the stand that the need of the hour
was not so much more law as the enforce
ment OF the laws now on the statute
books
Mr. Babcoek suggested that the causes
for the present shortage Of ears be dill
gently inquired into, that the lumbermen,
through the agency Of its committees.
set themselves 20 the enforcement of the
laws. and that no efforts be made for a
year, at least, to have new legislation
enacted.
Reports and Officers.
Reports of committees and the routine
business of the convention continued
through the afternoon session. The last
thing upon the programme was the fill
ing of vacancies I'm the board of trustees,
and the welcoming upon the floor of
r. NJ. Hastings. Of Pittsburg, who had
been chosen president for the ensuing
year.
Immediately after adjournment the
trustees met in an adjoining room and
ratified the election Of the president. and
elected the following officers: c. II, Pres
colt, of Cleveland, first vice president;
George F. Craig, of Philadelphia, second
vice president; r. +. Perry. of New York.
secretary, and L. W. Cole, Of New York.
treasurer.
The hearing Of the ear stake equip
ment" case was continued before the In
terstate Commerce Commission yesterday,
the complainant lumber companies com
pleting their testimony. Counsel for the
railroads asked an adjournment Of the
hearing to enable them to prepare testi-
mOny IN rebuttal Of that OF the lumber