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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1911
Page
10
Boston financiers weigh the year ahead for 1911, offering cautious optimism and warnings. Banking figures, merchants, and investment officials share views on trade, interest, and market conditions shaping the coming year.
James A Parker NE notes that prosperity has faded from 1910 and confidence in the future waned as overextended credits warned of a rough year ahead. Corrective liquidation and improved banking conditions are seen, with a cautious revival later in the year and further declines possible if labor disruptions occur. Prices may stabilize as these adjustments progress.
Ex governor F W Rollins says 1911 will mark a revival of constructive conservatism and a reaction against radicalism. He expects easier money, stronger business confidence, and an active bond market with high quality securities available at attractive yields as railroad investments hesitate and municipal bonds rise.
William F. Fitzgerald argues for a cautious readjustment of laws to aid business and investor protection. He notes improving trade balance and crop strength, warns against haste, predicts a 1911 stock market bull structure, and cites rail rate debates, Supreme Court decisions, and abundant liquid capital as foundations for better times. He contrasts 1910 with current conditions, urging confidence and prudent policy.
Col. W A Gaston, president of National Shawmut Bank, foresees a prolonged quiet period in business with retrenchment visible across manufacturing and commerce. He believes gradual readjustment will restore normal activity and keep capital and labor employed, noting prosperity hinges on the health of business and predicting no hard times ahead.
Harry L. Burrage of Eliot National Bank surveys 1910 noting a strong crop year yet overall business unsatisfactory due to unrest over corporations and high living costs. Banks prospered on high rates, while merchants stocked cautiously. He predicts better sentiment and a sharper 1911 upturn as prices ease and Supreme Court decisions clarify corporate action.
H E Hammond of Schirmer & Co argues that despite 1911 pessimism the U S will not permanently halt railroad and industrial development. He notes 1910’s arrested growth, stock market liquidation, and widespread economic strain but maintains faith in continued expansion and sensible reasoning supports this outlook.
The author predicts a bright year ahead with fair court decisions and safeguarded property rights. A social revolution has occurred with minimal disruption, and intelligent commissions on tariffs railroads and labor will curb corporate and political harassments. A brief pause in business will teach economy before renewed progress.
James J. Phelan of Hornblower and Weeks notes many disappointments in business and politics last year but highlights a favorable balance with bumper crops totaling 9 billion dollars. He cites falling commodity prices and high employment, projecting optimism for the year ahead.
George Napier Towle asserts a coming change in U S economic mood and policy while noting thorough liquidation and a strong copper sector. He predicts Congress action, tariff reform, or a Supreme Court decision may lift pessimism, expressing optimism for 1911 after 1910.
Multiple Boston and New York brokerage firms announce partner admissions retirements and leadership shifts. Bartlett Bros. & Co. gains Hooper Hooper. Kidder Peabody adds Benedict and Sargent. Fogg joins R J Day & Co.. Morgan & Bartlett members retire. Harris & Co. prepares to become Harris Forbes & Co.. Peabody retires from Lee Higginson. Hinsdale and Porter openings planned. Hooley & Co. continues with remaining partners.
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