The Washington times., 1915-11-30
1000 GAS EXPERTS
ARE WELCOMED TO
CITY. BY NEWMAN
National Association Opens Its
Eleventh Annual Convention
At Willard.
RATES WILL BE CONSIDERED
Special Secret Session To Be
Held Tomorrow Morning On
Subject.

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One thousand gas experts represent.
ing all sections Of the United states |
and Canada. were welcomed to Wash-
inston by Commissioner Newman TO-
day when the National Commercial Gas
Association began Its eleveihn annual
convention at the willard Hotel. The |
gas men will remain in session here un- |
I'll Wednesday. hearing a number OF
interesting reports. electing officers. and |
enjoying q number OF entertainment
features arranged for them.
One Of the chief subjects to be con-
sidered by the convention is differential
rates. a graduated scale Of prices. ac-
cording to the quantity and kind Of gas
consumed. a report has been made an
the subject. but the public policy COM
mittee today suggested that In view OF ,
the Importance of the matter that 1t
be considered by the incoming public
policy committee. which would have
more time to digest II. A special secret
sessi,n OF the subject will be held to-
morrow III lrning. No report Of the ses-
sion will be made in newspapers, trade
journa.s. nor In the chronicle OF the
proceedings of the convention.
Newman Applauded.
Commissioner Newman was greeted
with applause when ii. b. Mclean.
president Of the association. introduced
him. Mr. Newman said he was ac-
ouainted with several members OF the
association, and knew them to be good
gas men" He outlined the govern
ment of the National Capital. and said
since Congress paid half Of Washing
tons bills that this was the peoples
home here. Commissioner Newman eN-
Tended the delegates warm hearty
and cordial welcome. and expressed the
hope that they would have most en-
joyable time as well AS IA most success
ful convention He suggested that they
hold all their conventions In Washing
ton and said he felt sure this ideS
would be approved by the other con-
vention cities OF the country.
f. n. Wrightington responded to tho
address OF welcome. saying the associa,
tion wished it were possible to hold all
its conventions in Washington. Dir.
Mrightington said Washinston repre-
sented the public sentiment & .f the coun-
sociation meet here to get into touch
with the public the organization and
the gas trade wished to serve. He said
il was incumbent upon the gas industry
TO make it's product so attractive that
1t would be preferred to other iilumi-
nants.
Report Is Read.
The report Of the board of direct rs
Was then read by Secretary Stotz IL
emphasized the value OF the educational
activities OF the association and COM
m,nicd on the success of the campaigns
conducted during the past year for the
popularizatlon nf gas AS an industrial
iuel ana iiIuminant Tic good results
of the right kind Of publicity were de-
tailed ana harmful pupiicity was con-
ucmned. The report showed the assoc :
alton was o-opcratinE with other asso-
Citations and promoting co-operat on
between employers and employees
W. ]. Clark, treasurer. read report
showing the association had a balance
of .los3l and tha, its finances were sG,,es in
chairman of the finance committee
called attention to one Item in the treas
urcrs report which needed explana-
feature which was reported to have
shown an income OF S25.f99. lie said
consider able money expended In de-
velopng the course would have to be
paid ont Of this amount.
Mr.. Clark also read the report OF the
committee ON amendments ~ the con
stitutlon. Several minor changes for
the good of the organization were sug.
gested anj adopted Mr. wrightington
then read the report Of the public policy
committee In which 1t was stated that
tho committee had received the rep q
on dircrential rates and recommend
that t be considered by the incoming
committee MIR. wrightngton's repor,
was signed by George b. Cortelyon
Emerson McMllin. Henry l. Doherty
I,andal Morgan. J. l.. Richards and
himself.
Members Lost.
T. NJ Amber. reporting for the
membership committee. stated the as
ISOLATION had lost more members than
it had gained during the year. He
ha hr
had been given places in the honor rol
for obtaining new members. Mr.. Amber
said the only value the association
could have was the development OF in
dividuaI men. and that this should be
an incentive to ioin. lie urged all the
members to work for Increased mem
bership.
w. w. Barnes read a brief report
telling OF the organization OF e!ghteer
companies or local sections. and o. theil
corporation with gas trade.
william Crane. president OF the manu-
facturers' section. was warmly ap
plauded when he appeared to read hi!
report. lie said the educational cours,
was OF great value to the manufacturer
and that the manufacturers were CO
operating in every way possible will
gas makers. Mr.. Crane said the exhibi
at the present convention WAS smalle
than usual. but II was comprehensive
and Included all the latest gas appli
ances. At the conclusion OF his repor
ne was given vote or thanks by tn
association for installing the exhibit.
Address BY President.
President Mclean then read his an
nual address dealing with the progress
and development of the gas industr
and the work of the association durin
the past year. He said an expert o
gas as an industrial fuel would be en-
ployed by the association and his SO,
vices furnished to all company men
bers OF the organization. President MC
Loan urged the employment of a lee
turer to speak before the commercit
bodies of the country on gas as an II
dustrial fuel.
Toward the end OF his address NJ
Mclean paid his respects to some me
in the gas industry who have taken
gloomy view of the outlook. His n
mark the gas industry necGs no obit,
ary. 1t Is making good progress d
along the line and has a bright future
nrovoked ringing applause throughol
the hall.
This afternoon the delegates and the
wives went on an automobile sigh
seeing tour. Tonight President NJ
lean will be host Mt a reception at tr