The Bible

The report was read by Judge Elbert H. Gary, 76 years old, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the United States Steel Corporation.

During his speech, he collapsed from fatigue, and retired, after asking Charles M. Schwab to finish reading the speech.

Mr. Gary referred to his European trip, was generally optimistic about both European and American business, but did not satisfy public curiosity. He took occasion to praise the Bible as the " Book of Books." Said he:

" There is only one way of fairly and finally settling any controversy or question, and that is in consonance with the principles of the Christian religion.

" Whenever a nation or an individual reaches the point where, as a result of war or shipwreck or otherwise, immediate destruction is inevitable, assent to the idea expressed is natural and well-nigh universal. There are multitudes of people who believe that the fundamental and controlling doctrine of the nation's laws should be in accordance with the principles of the Holy Bible, and that every lawmaker and administrator should be compelled to endorse and practice its undeniable principle."