Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1876-03-04
THE FUTURE LOWELL OF THE NORTB
PACIFIC.

PACIFIC.
This term we believe properly belongs
to the picturesque little town of Tum-
water, rs very few years will serve to
demonstrate. The magnificent water
power afforded by the falls of the Des
Chutes, is the admiration and wonder
of all tourists who have visited the
head Of the Sound. 1t is practically of
unlimited capacity and might be made
to afford power sufficient for driving all
the machinery of the Northern Coast
It consists of series of falls or cas-
cades, and the large volume of water
which passes over it could be used a
dozen times before it takes its final leap
into the waters of the bay. Such an
advantage is rare, and is always utilized
as the site for large manufacturing COM
munities, in the densely populated
States of the Union. 1t will require
no expensive works, or the solution of
any intricate engineering problems, to
render every inch of water available for
manufacturing purposes, and its situa-
ton, which is within easy approach of
sea-going vessels, is still more impor-
tant advantage, when we consider the
chances of future greatness.
It has been common remark of OBJ
serving men, that the natural advan-
tages possessed by Tumwater and Olym-
pia will sometime make them the center
OF rich and powerful commonwealth,
but that even such resources as these
may remain dormant for many years,
unless proper effort is made to enlist
the attention of those who have the sa-
gacity to perceive, and the ability and
enterprise to put them to q proper use.
There are millions of dollars in the
older states awaiting just such an OPP
portunity for investment, and thousands
Of skilled artians ready to project, plan
and set in motion all sorts of machinery,
soon as reasonable prospect is afford
ed Of, and adequate remuneration for.
the money and time. The development
Of one enterprise prompts another.
The establishment of single branch of
industry may lead indirectly to the
Inauguration of dozen others, and each
will thrive and prosper through the
power excited by all together. What
we need no,c is something to set the ball
in motion. 1t will gain momentum as
it rolls on, until its progress will be
steady and irresistible.
Where and how are we to obtain
the Archimedean lever which may
change the present state of inertia to
one of onward progress? Who can de-
wise plan by which the attention of
enterprising capitalists may be drawn
from its present scope of vision9 We
may say We have tried, but effort is in
vain. Have we exhausted every means
Let as consider. We have plenty OF
leisure for reflection, and the effort will
be healthful discipline for the mind.
1t appears to us that the Board of
Immigration created by the late Legis-
lature might be made the medium
whereby recognition abroad could be
secured. A letter addressed to manu-
facturers might not fail of it object, and
coming through this source it would
carry with it more weight than any in
diyidual statement, Or the expression of
community who may have merely
their own peculiar interests to subserve.
If anybody can think of better plan,
we hope he will use the columns of the
OLYMPIAN to make it known. Then let
MS act upon il. What say you, neigh
bors of Tumwater? We are with you in
any plan which affords reasonable hope
OF success.