The Washington times., 1909-09-12
OUTLOOK FOR 1910,
UNUSUALLY BRIGHT
John T. Devine Declares
Next Year Will Be One
of Plenty.

American prosperity might be multi
pied many times II il We're not for the
prodigal waste of the American people
and their seeming disregard for the
couatry's great natural resources,
which, IL conserved. might put the peo-
pie beyond the reach Of want for all
time. according to John T. Deviue, pro
prietor Of the Shoreham Hotel. Mr. De-
vine has just returned from an extern
sive trip 70 Europe. wuere he went as
an observer. He saw things that m lie
him marvel. but nevertheless came
home more convinced than ever that the
future OF this country holds forth
greater promise than does any of the
Old World powers.
Prosperity here. as Mr.. Devine sees it,
Is not merely built on the words Of
ultra optimists. but is a cO1d ton that
moves the entire business world. is
turning the wheels of American indus
tries as they have not been turned since
the financial setback OF two years ago.
and gives promise OF abundant rewards
to all who are inspired with energy ami
confidence.
Resources Are Wasted.
IF Americans were less extravagant.
II they were inclined TO husband the
country's stupendous resources that-are
being wasted heedlcssly and neediessly
they might make the present wave Of
prosperity a more permanent condition"
saws Mr.. Devine. ION recently return
ing from Europe I was naturally ira
pressed with the great strides this coun-
try is taking toward its ultimate devel-
opment. which even the keenest bust
ness men can only approximate. OF
course. we are enjoying a return OF
prosperity. Evidences of it are to be
found everywhere. Mills are running
full time. crops are big, business is
booming, the railroads are working to
their capacity, and il needs no stretcn
of imagination TO see prosperity in the
air
But as great as this country undoubt-
edlv is, and as promising AZ is it's fu-
ture. we could nevertheless learn many
valuable lessons from the countries OF
Europe. over there they dou's waste
their resources as we do: they are look
Ing out for the future. I venture to say
that IL we conserved one-tenth n what
we now waste, our people might be the
richest Of the earth. Things, perhaps.
come too easy FOR US over here. we are
people of the Old World. and ccuse-
qUently we have become far 700 care
less 81 what we have"
With the thrush of Americans from
abroad greater business activity and
with II greater prosperity will come 10
this country. Mr.. Devine points out by
way Of suggesting. that the increasing
army Of travellers and pleasure seekers
10 Europe this summer certainly strong
ly corroborates the testimony OF those
who are shouting good times and
plenty.
Great Business Revival
When two years ago we had a
financial furry, and business was halt
ed for brief time there was marked
falling off in the travel from this side
70 Europe" says MIR. Devine. But this
summer there was a greater rush than
ever. Steamships were packed going
over, just as they are now when carry
ing the Homecoming crowds. And these
home-comers, among whom are many
Of this country's leading business men.
will give greater impetus to business
LAS far as l can judge" adds Mr.
Devine. there IS nothing In sight to
hamper the country's commercial de-
velopment And in this respect Wash
ington seems particularly fortunate.
This city has advantages over many
other cities in that it IS a splendid con-
vention city, and is now generally recog-
nized as such. Each year we get A
larger number of travellers attracted to
the seat Of the Government or to see
the beauties OF the Capital Early next
month we will see the-beginninE of our
business revival here. and from present
Indications the volume will be greater
than for several seasons past.
NO local business man need fear the
outlook for 1910 AS far as I can see il
looks like II will be a year OF plenty.
The coming OF members Of the Presi-
dent $ family early in October to open
the White House will have the erect
OF starting our business season earlier.
and With the prospect of an early and
brilliant social season we NAV as
times.
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