Arizona republican., 1921-01-24
Th. oraanIzatIon ef susIns..

The Oroanzation of busaness
 within comparatively few years remarkable progress has been made fin organization in this coun- try. But SO far 1t is very complete. Labor organization is probably compact than any other but business organization has never been CO., ordinated We have organizations of various lines. almost every line but they for the most part unconnected each devoted the solution of it's own problems without reference to the perplexities of other lines.
 For many years there have been local business organizations the shape of chambers of commerce and boards of where local problems have been thrown Into pool generally with good results but the communities so served unconnected with other communities.
 In this country chambers of commerce are vol tntary associations without any recognized official functions They may exert influence upon the course of legislation affecting the community through Che adoption of resolutions and through investga- ton of conditions affecting trade. If they are of sufficient importance. their views are sought by legislators
 But in some European countries chambers of commerce have an official character and actually discharge administrative functions in matters con corning which they are formed. They are required to give their opinions on proposed Legislation and must be consulted before certain kinds of legislation can be enacted.
 
 the limited states with headquarters in Washington was established and though populary comparative l, little is known of its operations, 1t has come to be recognized more and by those in authority - ns "the spokesman at washington for all business America" It collects the business opinion of the country on nationwide problems and presents this opinion authortatively to the executive and legis- Iative branches of the government 'r. flaw years ago Theodore Roosevelt said of it:
 4t.o nnnon m foster ing prornoting and developing foreign and domestic trade such great national organization or nusiness men and commercial associations IS invaluaDle' eYour referenda arc both educative and useful in that tbev not only focus simultaneously the atten- ton of 100000 business executives on national question but they lay before congress ana @ tne au- thorities in Washington the opinion or Amerlcah t,sfness in regard to national problems directing industry and commerce.
 of the need of its extension. only for it's greater influence as spokesman but for its reflex upon local affairs Frederick J. Roster of San Fran said:
 We are building up the United States Chamber of Commerce as to be the represen'@'i'e i mentality of organized business.
 .,1revrv time we make good member of the United states Chamber we make better memDsi f tIo local chamber The national chamber can only ta strengthened as more get into 1t instead oi staying out and critcizing It, think we nave @ tne right to every business man 10 get m anu "ei' us bear the load
 a. .-r,o ,sn,t n thing that can be attempted by tha rational legislature affecting business of whicf the business man is not immediately informed. Fs oTbe United States Chamber of Commerce Ii . the watchdog"
 Secretary Meredith of the department of agri- r.co1,rro has said of the Chamber of Commerce oi the United States:
 q feel that one of the greatest satisfactions- one of the greatest privileses-tnat mas ever com to me the privilege of serving four years on ' hoard of directors of the United States Chamber O Commerce.
 M T have said times without number that neve - before in my experience have seen group of mel ks o earnest so loyal so anxious without sel fish purpose for the benefit of all found in tha kl board.
 i aI seems to me that the members of the Cham s ber throughout the country should realize that E should know it-and I glad to testify to i because the men of your directory board are cer 9 tainly of a type in whom you can place the utmos confidence"
 How much Is vet to be done in tho way of tn organization of the business of the country wa stated fin the recent address of President Ferguso of the chamber:
 we have just dented American business. " havo iust begun to touch it. few men saw th vision i'm tho beginning and more have caught IL 2 # tho years go And time will be when tls insutt tion if 1t is not used any selfish purpose VI cnetrlte wherever decent, honest, American bushes s performed and t will do it because American bus ness men will support it, will help it, and Will gi'
 we have established a reputation for fairne E and accuracy. At first, wo had great dilreulty being heard Now we asked to speak. Durir the past year. the government three or four ocei sions has asked Go designate representatives industrial or financial conferences. During the yet NC have been recognized by many business associ' lions some not affiliated with us directly as beii ling representatives of American business
 A Reaetionary
 lev, days ago President Howard of the Amer sclu Farm Bureau Federation advised the farmers