Evening star., 1912-09-04

That American chemists had accom-
plished in the last one hundred years
as much as European chemists have In
two thousand years was the hattering
statement of Dr. Rudolph Wegschneider
Of Austria. a delegate to the eighth
International Congress of Applied
Chemistry. which opened this morning
at IL o'clock at Continental Memorial
Hall. with delegates in attendance from
all parts Of the globe. DR.. Wegschnei-
der's statement caused an uproar of
applause in the meeting and 1t was
several miputes before the applause
subsidized
The session. this morning was given
over entirely TO informal speeches by the
foreign delegates. DR.. William H. Mich
OILS of New York, president Of the con-
gress. introduced Dr. e. W. Morley, hon
orary president of the body. DIR. Morley
spoke of the rapid strides American SCI
entists have made in the study of .chemis-
try in the last few years.
European nations said DR.. Morley,
had made wonderful advances in chem
istry at the time OF the discovery OF
America America at first was too busy
A'uilding up nation to study chemistry.
but IL now has some of the greatest
scientists in the WORLD within It's bor-
ders."
This is an age Of cooperation and not
of destructive competition said Presi-
dent Nichols. by meeting together in
New York following our visit here in
Washington we will be able to exchange
ideas that will be most valuable to all
of us in continuing our study and expert
menting
Il know that I am speaking for the
whole congress when / say that we are
highly honored by the courtesy Of the
President of the United States in coming
to Washington from his vacation to well
come us. We have been greeted when
meeting in European countries by many
kings and princes. and the President is
most worthy successor of our former
speakers
Dr. Nichols then spoke of the work be-
ing carried on by chemists, and said that
although all branches of science in the
last fifty years had gone ahead rapidly.
he felt none had shown greater improve
sment than chemistry.
DR.. Rudolph Wegschneider. responding
for Austria was most complimentary TO
America in general and American chem
lists in particular.
Ramsay Gets Ovation.
sir William Ramsay of England was
greeted with an ovation of several min
utes' duration. In a short address he
the exchange of ideas of the various
delegates.
DR.. Jokichiro Emori OF Japan told of
the work in his country. He told of the
necessity of conservation in the land and
of the part that chemistry would play to-
ward this end. DR.. Emori spoke in Eng
ish. the others employing their native
tongues. except Prof. Walden OF Russia
who used German. Commanditore Gia-
come Ciamician responded for Italy.
Nta1 nuEn 80 frsln
speak on behalf of the countries of
south America. was unable to attend.
but will be present at the sessions in
New York opening Friday. DR.. Samuel
Eyde OF Norway spoke for his country.
Dr. Harvey Wiley. former head of the
bureau of chemistry Of the Department
Of Agriculture. was called upon for an
address. DIR. Wiley offered resolution.
unanimously carried. thanking the ID. A.
r. for the use of the hall.
The speakers platform was attractively
decorated with flowers and flags of many
nations. among them France. Germany.
Austria Japan. China. Russia. England.
Spain Norway. Sweden and Denmark.
Draped in the center was a large United
States flag. Prior to the opening a con-
cert was given by the orchestra of the
Marine Band AT the close of each re-
sponse BY the foreign delegates the or
chestra played the national air Of the
speaker.
DR. Nichols was presented by the con-
sreSS Win "a SOlO Ineudi as tohcH oI dp-
probation of his work as president of
the organization. Miss Day. daughter of
David T. Day, chairman OF the commit
tee in charge of the plans for the con-
gress while II is in Washington, made the
presentation.
Prominent Delegates.
Among the most prominent delegates to
the congress who registered this morning
and late last night are William Wfke,
Buffalo. y. V; Dr.. Wilhelm A. Clemm.
London: DIR. c. Cosiner, Germany; DIR. X
Iudens, Germany: Dr. Engler Gehrat
Germany: Kurt Pietrusky. New York;
DIR. Victor Hanish, Germany; DIR. August
Weber. Germany; DIR. r. Weigand, Ger
many: DIR. Beunath. Germany: DIR.
Norfander. Germany: Dr. Oskar Erlen
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