IV. Electrical Apparatus. V. Transportation: (Locomotives, Cars, Naval Vessels, etc.) VI. Importers: (Textile, including Laces; Dry-Goods of all kinds; Porcelains, Groceries and Wines; Toys.) VII. Synthetic Products based on chemical processes; Chemicals, Explosives, etc. VIII. Bankers. IX. Factory Architects, Engineers and Contractors. PERSONNEL Commissioners of broad experience in their respective lines will be chosen--men of national reputation who will lend dignity and standing to the enterprise and guarantee a result both conclusive and effective. ITINERARY With the co-operation of the French authorities an itinerary has been tentatively prepared covering the principal industrial cities and sections of France and consuming, together with ocean passages approximately 60 days. A definite program is being arranged with the cordial aid of French chambers of commerce and the great economical associations in the localities to be visited, and this work is now proceeding with the authority and full approval of the French Government. Railway and other transportation throughout France will be provided for the American Commission by the Government. The proposed visit has aroused intense interest on every side, and extensive plans have been made for the reception and instructive entertainment of the American delegation. MANAGEMENT One of the commissioners will be appointed to take general charge of the Commission on behalf of the American Export Association and it will be the duty of this representative to collaborate with the French authorities, appointed for this purpose, in the consummation of plans; to assume executive charge of the work of the Commission; and to organize the details necessary to the preparation of the official report to be issued for the full benefit of American industry. To insure absolute regularity and efficiency of progress the Commission as a body, will be subject to this Commissioner General. * * * My connection as a member of the Commission came about through the suggestion made to Mr. E. M. Herr, by Mr. James A. Farrell, President of the United States Steel Corporation, Mr. E. A. S. Clarke, President of the Lackawanna Steel Company, and Mr. Willis Larimer King, Vice-president of The Jones & Laughlin Steel Company.