The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1915-05-28
SEES CHANGE FOR BETTER.
Ebert H. Gary of Steel Fame Is Some.
what Optimistic.

New York, Nav 2S.--In his address a
president of the American Iron & Stee
institute at its eighth general meeting
held here to-day at the Waldorf Astoria
Ebert H. Gary, chairman of the boar,
of the United States Steel corporation
said:
There has recently been manifested
disposition TO blame the business men o
the country for not openly and vigorous
ly protesting against influences which
were calculated to prevent the natura
and reasonable progress of economic ef
fort. Men of prominence and recognized
ability have stated in unmeasured term,
that il is no, only the right but the duty
of the business men of this country e
boldly and persistently advocate theiI
claims and defend their rights. They
have been charged with undue timidity
for neglecting 10 appeal TO the sense and
fairness Of the general public whenever
assailed without good cause.
That there has been some ground for
these criticisms will not be doubted; but
there il another side to this question.
The business man has not been alone in
his seeming cowardice. There re Others
largely responsible for the general cond-
tons. and therefore under obligations 20
work for the advancement Of the public
interest, who have been reluctant TO eN-
press their reel convictions. Reference
is made TO some Of the Statesmen Of
prominence and ability whose disposition
for fair play is unquestioned. On oc.
casions when their voices. II heard in leg
islative halls. would seem 20 have been
influential. they ave remained silent.
A Change for the Better.
In times gone by there have been rea
sons for the hesitancy Of the business
man in boldly proclaiming his rights.
The conduit Of business by many men
Though small in number compared with
the total mas not always been mp 20 the
standard 81 propriety. This j. not new
subject: Il has been frequently adverted
e. BY many Of us during the last 10 wears.
AZ = consequence there has born consid-
cradle prejudice against business inter.
ests. particularly THE larger ones. indeed.
il has been Worse than useless 10 speak
IN favor Of the protection and growth Of
business for the words would ineffec
tive. 80 Il j. not difficult 70 understand
why. for = P,riod Of years. business men
in this country suffered IN silence.
There Is no intention 81 this time a.
modify ~ minimize ANYTHING that has
heretofore been saia ~ uav - admission
that there was need Of reform in busines.
met hods. Dn the contrary. tho fat
should BE- emphasized that ~ must b.
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