Norwich bulletin., 1917-08-31
APPOINTED DELEGATES
 TO WAR CONVENTION.
Four Wh Represent Local Chamber of Commerce at Gathering of Business Men in Atlantic City.

Hon. Nelson J. Ayling. Frank H. Smith, Charles A. Sdxton and Herbert R. Branche have been appointed by President Charles V. James of the delegates from the local chamber to :he war convention of American busi- ness men which vii. be held in At lantic City. N. J., on Sept. 18th, 19, the Chamber of Commerce of the United states of America, the appoint ments having been made on TNrsday morning.
 The war convention is in reality a special meeting of the national ch%m- Der to consider the specia. problems affecting the business of the country developed by the world wide war The local chamber is entitled to four dele gates, and proxies will not be recog- nized. Each delegate is expected to pay his own expenses.
 The executive committee of the Chamber of Commerce of the United States has been meeting continually at the national headquarters in Washing ton for nearly four months, and has been brought in close contact with many new problems affecting the bus mess of the country occasioned by the war. Step by step the government and all classes of society have been organizing better to meet tEeir duties and responsibilities in connection with these new conditions. The demands on business now being mad, and to be anticipated for the future are becom- ing clear CT day by day. The executive committee of the chamber believes that the time has arrived when the bust- ness men of the nation should care fully survey the new questions pre- sented ard see what they may do to develop greater efficiency and render greater service in carrying the war to a quick and successful conclusion.
 Victory in the great struggle in -Ia s,I, rxa6 l1- aiT on the power. intelligence and speed of the industry of the United States; upon ability produce faster and better than ever before the things necessary to efficient warfare. This convention of American business men should show not to our own people alone but to the whole world in what spirit and with what determination pusiness-faces the asks ahead of this country.
 Never have business men in Amer ica faced such rapidly changing and uncertain conditions. Thoughtful dis cussion oAthem and renewed ambition for acc omplishment should add new inspiration to business.
 Among the questions to be consid- erel at the war convention are the following:
 How may the business of the coun- try render greater service in winning 2 the war? How may we best provide for and protect our forces or land and sea and those dependent upon them at home? What may De done to control prices? How may priority he most quickly and effectively esta blished :? How shall greater efficiency in land and water transportation be developed :? What steps may be taker for better educa ton of the nation on the issues at stake in the war?
 Ways and means bV which business may most readily adjust itself to the conditions produced ey the war How shall we provide for business enter-i prises not essential to the nation in war time? Food conservation. it's spe- Cial impc rtance to business men. In 1ustrial relations and employment I roblems. Foreign trade banking and credit in war time.
 For what req dju stments after the war must business prepare? What will be the course Of prices on raw and finished products after he war How shall we I Ian for re- placing our men in industry as they return from the war? What new sponsibilities in international reIa ations may be expected after the war?