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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