The Washington times., 1912-12-31
PLAN DISCUSSIONS
OF VITAL INTEREST
TO BUSINESS MEN
Twelve Addresses by G.
Crosvenor Dawes Before
Y. M. c. A.

Big problems IN the nations businesr.
with discussions OF constructive mea-
surcs defiEncd to improve conditions In
commerce and Industry will be present.
ed In course Of twelve addresses be-
fore the Young Mems Christian Asso.
citation beginning next Friday night and
continuing every Friday night therc-
after for twelve weeks. by u. 0rosvencr
Dave, chief OF the editorial division Of
the Chamber of Commerce Of the United
states. The lectures will be free to the
public.
Mr.. Dave will appear under the aus.
Noes Of tho education committee Of
the Y. NJ. c. A.. which believes the
problem Of national business y ono on
which every man should be informed
the editorial department Of the Cham
her of Commerce. was for hvc years
mansgins director OF the Southern Com.
nerciai Congress and has made exhaus-
ve nS ns,sss nysStfosSm e
Ofnciais in the Federal service nave
exrrcssed deep interest III the series cf
lectures and have indicated their pur-
pose Of sr. taking p Iart ths IN WashinSton Va %
Chamber Of Commerce and Of the Board
Of Trade have been specially invited
to attend and take part IN tne ois, OLE,
cuysion with which the evening Will
end.
The List Of Lectures.
The program OF lectures follows:
Friday. January 3-"The Elements OF
IN. Nation's Business" an Introductory
address outlining the constructive &C.
tivities that, taken together, dcftne tne
nations work and It's relation 10 every
n gsnnary io."Co. operative Rural Cred
It," showing the present effort ior I'm,
proying rural finances. Explanation OF
tho involved European methods anu
their effect on national stability.
cono,,est." showing the relation Of ex.
ports to national prosperity; the ne'as
for American goods. suggestions 10
young men as personal preparaton;
. january 2t-"Transportation the rs.
sentiai FACTOR" showing the relation of
Transportation to past national growth
aud to interchange OF goods. DeVeiop-
ments yet to come.
january 3l--"The Place Of the Middle
man." a brief discussion Of the PROD.
lens felt by the consumer throuEh the
intermediav sizes OF distribution. Suggcs-
tive comments upon cooperation In
various forms.
On National Financing.
February 7-"Thc National Budget
an explanatory address on methods Of
making and the need for a national
budget. Efficient national financing
essential to good government.
February l4-"The Income Tax Idea.
showing plans for the institution for an
Income tax IN the United States. Past
history of agitation. Historic summary
rega riding foreign countries.
February 21-"Trade and National
Psorperity.'' showinG tho present move
toward vocational guidance In educa.
ton and its close relation to continued
national growth as n world power.
February 2S National Legislative
Problems giving views on the rel 'ion
cf legislation to business and the pace
Of business forces IN aiding the Improve.
men. OF legislation.
Politics and Nations Growth.
March 7--"Politics AMI the Nation 4
Growth" explaining the interplay OF
thought In the political field as a means
Of growth In national convictions and
personal ideals.
March 14-"Social Legislation show
inE various State and national efforts
for remedial laws expressive OF social
conscience. Mutual relations Of the
state and the individual.
March 2l-"Commerce and Optimism, u
the closing address showing the peace.
full conquesss Of commerce. Optimism
Of q youthful country expressed In the
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