The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-11-15
GARY CONFIDENT DE TRADE OUTLOOK Chairman of Steel. Corpora tion Discusses the Prob
 lems Which Accom-
 pany Peace.
HAS FAITH IN
 COUNTRY
Believes in the End it Will Be More Progressive and Prosperous Than
 Ever.

Judge Ebert H. Garry chairman of the board of directors of the United | States Steel Corporation, left for | Washington yesterday in response to call from the War Industries Board. | Judge Gary is chairman of the steel | committee of the board. Before | leaving he denied that any govern ment orders to the Steel Corporation | had been canceled and added that he suspected that he had been called to Washington to consult with his col leagues on some of the problems that will confront the country on a peace basis. Then, at the request flor a general comment on the present and immediate future conditions in this country, Judge Gary said:
 I've are now confronted with in numerable problems of magnitude. Around the peace table there will be presented questions of difficulty in- Volving the social and economic life of the people of all countries. It will require the best talent and wis dom, patience and boise to secure for the respective countries all that they are justly entitled to in privilege, po- sition and protection. Human na- ture will assert itself. Unreasonable and selfish demands will be made and insisted upon. Undue advantage will be sought.
 ITO be valuable and durable, a ba- sis of settlement, covering all substan- tial and honest differences which eX- isted when the war commenced or have arisen since, must be settled in ,f act justice Equal protection and opportunity for all must be establish ed. Above everything else there will be created a league of nations which, in its result, will prevent future pro longed wars.
 Important Economic Questions.
 "Of high importance are the eco- homie questions which must be faced in the near future. They underlie the procuring of food, clothing and shelter. After, but not before, the people throughout the world receive these, they are willing to consider oth- CT matters. These subjects will puzzle the best and most experienced minds.
 ''The war with it's cost in men and dollars will bring reactions and read justments with possible economic de- moralization and depression, and pos sibly panics, and we must be on our la $2ard~e
 Tt is probable, that after the de- claration of peace, when it becomes evident that purchases or deliveries for military purposes are reduced in volume, there will be more or less in terruption in the conduct of general business Therefore, it Is impera- tive that we exercise prudence, delib- eration and courage. It is easy to precipitate a feeling of demoraliza- ton, and no more difficult to develop a sentiment of confidence and seren- ! ity.
 There will be a. normal and cer- tain volume of business. This would not be increased by unreasonable or unfair means. There will remain the usual revenues, methods, and oppOr- tunities for securing and transacting business. Any spasmodic effort tc divert or interfere with the natura progress or to secure more than } proper share, will, as a total net re- suit, impede rather than accelerate prosperity. We must all trim oul sails in accordance with the drift ant amount of business. If all bushes: men recognize conditions and conduc their different lines so as to adjust tht question of supply and demand on ; legitimate basis, all will be benefited and may look forward with conf dence.
 Upon a careful survey of the sit. suation it will be found there ar many reasons for believing prosperit, in this country should continue.
 "The United States is the riches of all countries. It possesses one third or more of the total wealth O the world. It has become the leade of finance, and in this respect ma properly exercise a commanding in fuence. Its natural resources ar immense and are susceptible of in creasing development. If tndustr is protected and fostered in accord ance with it's merit the war burden surely even though gradually, will b lifted. We shall be creditor natio with large interest income, more vii ile, more progressive, more success ful, wiser, and better than ever bt fore.
 And judging the future by the e1 .perience for the last few years, ther will be a disposition on the part ( those in authority to assist rathe than to attack business e1rort. Tnel will be study, reflection, friendly COT cern shown in relation to the neeC and requests of enterprise and inves ment Legislation and administrs tion will be founded on ascertaine ,~ conditions, deficiencies and requir, ments. Both capital and labor wi be protected and rewarded. Emplo. CTS will lead in the effort to promo the welfare of their workmen.
 Expects General Cooperation
 "Co-operation will be seen on e cry hand. Capital and labor will co tfnue to cooperate with government administration, and the latter will r ciprocate in every practicar ana pro CT manner. This spirit has been e hibited in a marked degree in tn country and other countries duril the last four years, and it's benefi yhave been demonstrated 80 clear that they will not permit a return
 the methods of destructive uompe'
 ton.
 As to the volume of business
 be offered during the next few mont
 or years no one can accurately pr
 dict, but there are reasons to suppo
 1t will be large.
 "The government will continue
 be a large purchaser at reasonal
 prices for the finishing of incompl
 cd projects and others contemplat
 for changes which will be inciden