THE NATIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
tion, the Chamber reiterates its adherence to the open-shop prin-
ciple. (Resolution, Eleventh Annual Meeting, 1923.)
CoaL
Regulation and control of the coal industry are proposed in
divers ways by bills which are pending before Congress. We there-
fore consider it appropriate to reiterate the position of the Cham-
ber of Commerce of the United States in opposition to proposals
which have for their object the control of industries by governmental
agencies. (Resolution, Fourteenth Annual Meeting, 1926.)
COMMUNICATIONS*
TELEPHONES AND TELEGRAPHS
The government should promptly return to their respective
owners the telegraph and telephone properties now being operated
by the government, and Congress is urged to enact such legislation
as will permit by voluntary agreement and under proper federal
consent and regulation any consolidation of companies or joint
utilization of facilities that may be found to be of economic advan-
tage and in the public interest. (Resolution, Seventh Annual
Meeting, 1919.)
COMMUNICATIONS ABROAD
Adequate means for communication have an important place in
the conduct of business transactions ‘with persons in foreign coun-
tries. The new position of the United States in international trade
necessitates a national policy which has in view the provision for
American business men of satisfactory facilities for prompt and
reliable communication with foreign countries. (Resolution, Ninth
Annual Meeting, 1921.)
GOVERNMENT RADIO
The most effective development of communication facilities is
assured through allowing and encouraging the extension and
improvement of privately owned facilities under fair policies of
public regulation. At the same time, in the interest of international
* See also: Postal Service. Aviation.
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