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October 13, 1908
The Sun
New York, New York County, New York
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The first international road-making congress in Paris on Oct. 12 faced language issues; American and British delegates held a separate session, exchanging translations daily with the main French-led body.
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DELEGATES SHORT OF FRENCH
English and American Good Roads Men Hold Anti-Auto Congress of Their Own.
Special Cable Despatch to The Sun.
PARIS, Oct. 12.--The language problem unexpectedly dominated the first business session of the first international congress on road making, which opened in Paris to-day under the presidency of M. Barthou, Minister of Public Works. The congress was convoked on account of the deterioration of existing highways by automobile traffic.
After the inauguration of the proceedings the American and British delegates decided that they could not follow or usefully take part in business transacted in the French language and they therefore adjourned to another hall, where they held a separate session.
The two bodies will exchange translations of their proceedings daily.
English and American Good Roads Men Hold Anti-Auto Congress of Their Own.
Special Cable Despatch to The Sun.
PARIS, Oct. 12.--The language problem unexpectedly dominated the first business session of the first international congress on road making, which opened in Paris to-day under the presidency of M. Barthou, Minister of Public Works. The congress was convoked on account of the deterioration of existing highways by automobile traffic.
After the inauguration of the proceedings the American and British delegates decided that they could not follow or usefully take part in business transacted in the French language and they therefore adjourned to another hall, where they held a separate session.
The two bodies will exchange translations of their proceedings daily.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Road Congress
Language Problem
Paris Meeting
Auto Traffic
Highway Deterioration
What entities or persons were involved?
M. Barthou
American Delegates
British Delegates
Where did it happen?
Paris
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Key Persons
M. Barthou
American Delegates
British Delegates
Location
Paris
Event Date
Oct. 12
Story Details
The first international congress on road making opened in Paris under M. Barthou's presidency due to highway deterioration by automobiles. American and British delegates, unable to follow French proceedings, held a separate session and exchanged daily translations.