The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-04-09
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TO turn the vast tide Of immigration into
Texas. Now we propose to continue the
investigation so that there may be no mis-
take about it. That it is a subject Of vast
Importance to the State, there can be no
doubt. But as assertion may not be strong
enough to excite proper investigation, we
viii give the opinions of one, at least, who
is recognized as sound and true to the best
interests Of Texas. And we would most
earnestly ask the members Of the Legisla-
lature to give heed TO the facts. 1t win not
do for false theory Of economy to prevent
the members from coming up boldly to the
work II any one should feel unwilling TO
do what reason and the best interests OF
the State demand, because he is afraid
that he might be considered extravagant,
thenit would be well for such an one TO re-
sign his place, and permit his constituents to
elect some other man IN his place. "a
penny wise and pound foolish" policy is, OF
all Others, the weakest, and generally, as it
should, brings down the ridicule of man
kind upon those who inaugurate it.
Governor Coke, in his inaugural address,
among other subjects which he brought to
the attention Of the two houses, used the
following language in relation to immigra-
ton: eve should mature, adopt and pur-
sue an educational policy, an internal inn
provement policy, an immigration policy,
and a financial policy, each to be improved
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the changing conditions Of the State may
require With common free school sys-
TEN, which shall secure to every child in
the State an education fitting him for the
high duties Of American citizenship; an
immigration policy which shall make
known to the world the unnvaled advan-
tages of Texas, her liberal homestead laws,
and the cheap and productive lands,
the remunerating prices OF labor, the
hsslthfulness of her climate, the mag
niicent rewards of thrift, energy and in
dustry, within her limits, and by appropri-
ate legislation, stimulate and increase
the steady and swelling tide of enterprising,
thrifty and intelligent population, now
pouring into her border from every quarter
of the old and new world" Thus it will
be seen that the Governor of the State paid
as much attention to the subject of immigra-
ton as he did to education, internal inn
provements and the finances, placing them
side by side "Ana immigration policy
which shall make known to the world the
unrivaled advantages of Texas" SO said
Governor Coke, and he says so now. How
is the world to be made to know anything
about the advantages which everywhere
present themselves in our highly favored
State2 Who will do itl Who ought to do
itl Who must do it, And howe These
are all important questions not asked in a
captious or fault finding spirit. 1t is very
evident that the outside world will not do
it. They have too much business of their
own to attend to. They are in the great
races of busy life, each one striving to
win the largest prize. Many have
lands to settle and cultivate. Many have
the control of vast tracts which are beyond
the present pale of civilization, and desire
to have them bought, settled and improved.
Aud so on, in every avocation. The citi-
zens Of this State ought to let the millions
of the Old World, as we'll as the New,
know all about Texas. But will they do itl
No, not unless it is done through some APP
propriate channel. The Bureau of Immi-
grafton was created for that purpose, and
must do it, If done at all. But in order to
do it. there must be means placed at the
command of the Superintendent OF Immi-
grafton. He is ready, willing and waiting
lis anxious to make a movement which
will tell to all the world that there is State
called Texas, in which there are more real
and permanent advantages and benefits
of soil, climate, productions, of home
steads, water, stock, fruit and vegetables,
and last, though not least, the useful metals
and precious ores. viii the Legislature
come up boldly to his aid, or viii the mem
bers finch for fear that they viii be called
extrayagantG VIII they nurse the idea of
retrenchment and reform and let the best
interests of the State die for the lack of the
means to place them in the onward march
of progress and prosperity But again, on
the twenty-sixth Of January, the Governor,
in his message to the Senate and House of
Representatives, urges the importance of
immigration as follows:
''The one thing needful in Texas is popula-
ton. We want labor, thrifty industrious
aen and women who viii rOduce to cultiVa-
Zion and render productive our millions Of
acres of rich lands. The wealth Of Texas
lies dormant in her soil and sleeps in the
vast beds of ore and mineral which under
lie her hills and valleys. The energy and
e-safort of men alone are needed to awaken II
TO life aud action. IL Is truism in politi-
cal economy that crowds Of men make
land valuable" We have the land, let us
adopt the policy which viii bring population
to il and develop its value. Theeyes Of the
world are now turned TO Texas; her vast re-
sources, the uneQualed Inducements she Of
fers TO Immigrants is beginning TO be APP
preciated; our railroad communications now
tap the hive where the population swarms,
and Texas is easy Of access; the tide Of inn
migration now pouring into her borders is
strong and swelling, now is the propitious
time BY wise legislation 10 marguerite a
policy which shall to the fullest extent
utilize our splendid opportunities 90 make
Texas the home Of tho Immigrant from
every quarter Of the world. It's seldom in
the life Of . people OF Shlte that the iu-
ture is 50 magnificent as is that Of Texas
now with wise councils and intelligent sa-
gracious action her greatness in the near fu-
ture Is assured. Let as populate her terri
tory with hardy, industrious. Intelligent
and enterprising men and women from the
old and the new world, invite them to make
homesteads and become citizens among as,
and enjoy civil and religious liberty with
as; set before them our advantages, the
richness Of our soil, the healthfulness Of
our climate, the cheapnesS OF our lands, the
variety 0f our productions. aud the wealth
labor. Ia Texts Let US do this with Judi
Cious economy, by liberal advertisements
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