Arizona republican., 1920-09-12
AUTO MARKET TING PROBLEMS
 DISCUSSED AT MORALES MEET

The principle of good business in the automobile trade, received stimulus at the recent convention in Nogales, of the Arizona Automotive Dealers as- sociation.
 This question proved to be the ou,- standing topic of discussion a t the gathering, together with subsidiary subjects such as credits, financing of paper, insurance, etc.
 The convention opened with an ad- dress of welcome by Judge Durry, ol Nogales, who extended the key of the city to the visiting delegates Judgs Duffy called attention to the great magnitude of the automobile industry, and it's allied industries.
 .sThe automobile industry. together with the great manufacturing activi- ties such as tires, glass, leather, nara woods. metals, etc. has risen from an obscure position, which it held ten years ago, to one of the greatest in the country today, he said. ''No other business is of such importance. when you consider the effect upon the very life and habits of the people, ne con- tinued.
 In concluding his address, Judge Duffy asserted that no city in Arizona was better situated for convention pur- poses than Nogales. We can take you abroad he said. and show you tiiS nlS Sbtt1eS ol d 4OIClSlt ldAiQ. <Aiid l particularly want you to notice the respect accorded to you across the line. The good feeling between the Mexican and American peoples is growing by leaps and bounds. It is being reflected on every side, and the time is soon when a wonderful trade will have , sprung up between the two countries. We want you to see everything and enjoy everything, that you may go away from here with sweet recollec- tions of Nogales, the gem of the bor- der
 George H. Reuben of Phoenix fol- lowed Judge Duff. and at the opening of his talk. read special telegram from the National Automobile Deal CTS association. carrying the greet ings of the national body to the Arl- Zona association.
 Mir Reuben made very eloquene address. speaking in part as follows; t'Nothing is achieved in life except by great labor. the labor which creates by brain and brawn. The empires of the world--the great treasure houses of man-aH are the result of labor. Without labor, antiquity would not have been. There would have been no memory-no hope. of the future. We, who live today must plant and grow for posterity. We must rule as kings or thought for those still unborn. The destinies of man arc bound up in out actions of today, and we must come to the realization of a great truth that the future of mankind depends upon our labor and thought of today.
 Mir Reuben dwelt at some length on organiza ton. He stated that indus try was at a critical period. That II required all the benefits of close and Harmonious organization. and urged spirit of unity and singleness of pur- pose on the part of all business men.
 Max Meadows of Phoenix presented some facts to the gathering relating to insurance problems and proper financ- ing Of paper
 Meadows stated that proper financ- ing depended uon the roper handling Of credits. and that after all phases of a transaction had been accomplished. the fact remained that the dealers en- dorsement on contract or note bound him to the security company. His speech followed lines urging conserVa- ton and care in the handling of paper
 Herbert H. Hotchkiss, retiring presi dent of the association, made a splen- did address, going into detail cover ing matters which handicapped and distressed the average automobile merchant. He cited the immense proportion of automobiles owned by the farmers of the country-a profes- sion which the government has en- deavored in every way to encourage which proved the essentialness of the automobile in handling the agricul- tura1 business of the country.
 "Of all passenger cars in use today he stated, go per cent are used ir