The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1869-08-04
Chinese Laborers.

We conceive that this is one of the most importan
questions before the Southern people. We car
but believe that the Introduction of large numbers
coolies will operate magical change for the better in
the condition of our country. IF competition be tht
life Of trade otherwise why should the rule not apply
in the of competition between negro and Chinese
labor? large and enterprisng planter Of thsregion
is in New Orleans, and writes up that he intend:
to make arrangements to bring number Of these la
borers up Red River. We have urged planters tc
take some action in this matter but fear they viii
defer it until too late. In speaking of the negotia
tions pending, BY which Charleston capitalists In
tend to introduce coolies the rice and cotton fields
Of South Caroina and the contract by Chicago com
pany for the transportation of so 900 the Pa
cc railroad, the Memphis Avalanche has the following
This is not theoretical, but practical immigration
Instead of figures and theories it produces the needed
laboreI himself, setting him down at our DOORS We
may well prepare to face the Celestial, for he will
face US, with his pgta his docility and his industry
There is longer room for bin in California and he
will push across the railway to the new Ell Dorado Of
labor. He is the coming man, and we must make up
our minds to meet him. He is coming, because the
conversion of blacks into of politicians and
idlers is making room for him. He is coming, because
for want of labor, our. fields uncultivated apd
forests occupy soil which should TEEN with cotton and
corn He is coming, because the country is anguish'
ing for his industry and thrift.
Tho fact that he one day expects to return to the
empire of more genial and more luxurious flow
ers there to die among his Kindred is that much
in his favor. We do not desire him permanent
addition to population. He is not desired at all,
for that matter but his readiness to work, and our
millions of acres of uncutvated fields, settle this in
practical way. We have work to be performed; be
has the muscle and disposition to perform it. Chinese
who can cultivate tea, can manage cotton. For that
NATTER cotton has always been cultivated in the fow
cry kingdom, and it is field aborer that the Chi
naman excels. Ten years from to-day will see hun
dred thousand in the Mississippi Valley perhaps
twice the number, but prefer moderate estimates.
The ball will soon commence rolling, and it will never
stop. As rapidly Sambo quits the fields becomes
useless that the fields will quit him. the pressed
by his brogans will be trodden by wooden Shoes
and his crisp wool will give way to the pigtail
So far as he may be ga permanent addition to our
population" the future alone must decide The dis
tance is rather too far for them pass and repass
matter of whim and when once here whatever their
dreams of return to the howery land may be, it is
than likely that they will breathe out their lives
here, with their dreams unrealsed. What the future
effect will be for immense numbers of Asiatics to swarm
the land is far beyond ken to anticipate. As
it is, need :heir labor and should bring them, eav
ing the hereafter in the hands of Him who directs the
destinies of nations Of individuals. Attempt what
may events will do much to shape and direct them
selves. We are launched upon deep sea. The winds
up and the tide is strong With even the strongest
men at the helm but partially control the course
of the mighty ship upon which weand our fortunes,
and to some extent the fortunes of mankind, en-
barked. gv. .ts =r.. r.