Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-09-25

IT'S Greatly to Their Credit That SuccumD-
ing to Temptation They Seek to join Our
NatiOn-An Outline Of Their Mission
Looking for Homes for Impoverished
Englishmen-"Globe" Interviews with
the Party.
Albert Pell, M. p, Leicestershire, England.
Claire s. Read, NJ p, Norfolk, England.
And besides these two notables, Finlay Dun, editor
of the North British Agriculturist and cores
pondent of the London Times; Robert Cox, manu-
facturers, Edinburgh, Scotland; w. L. Darlington.
brother Of the lord mayor Of Dublin; Robinson and
A. r. Greenwood, of the Arm Of Greenwood h Son,
the largest mill owners In Burnley, England; w. H.
Gatty, Leicestershire and A. Blythe grain merchant
of Liverpool all registered at tho Metropolitan hotel
yesterday. ...
The advent of this distinguished Iarty has been
heralded along the line of their route from the time
arrival In st. Paul Word has gone 3ns
OF s' their coming Tessrs pe and Read are the
official front OF tho distinguished party. Both arc
members of the British parliament and are duly
thorized commissioners from that august body to in
qure into the agricultural resources extent OIL per-
manency of the farming regions of Canada and the
United States Such their mission to this country,
Vation and have come 20 far on their journey which
viii in tho end include an inspection Of al the agri-
cultural area Of the United States, East West North
and South, besides view of the province of Mani
tOba.
With SO much to guide him GLOBE am
bassadOr sought to be presented to
the foreigners, was presented and
Mr.. Pel, NJ. p, was first approached he being
chief of the commission. In few moments the
GLOBE felt work parodyng the old couplet about
DIR. Fell. ..
The reason why to you III tell.
like SNUFF box in that "bloody" reserve which "a
noble Britisher considers "good FORM"
Mr.. Read did the snuff box trick likewise.
However there were others of the party who had
breathed enough of Minnesota air to make them
amenable to the courtesies interchangeable between
ordinary Americans; such an one was found in the
the London Times. He and the GLOBE got together
aud the representative Of the "Thunderer" shot out
bolt or two, which were collected as follows:
STARVED ENGLIsHMEN.
Mr.. Dun began by stating the nature of the bust
ness which caused Messrs. Pell and Read to tempt
the surging main, and greater peril in the wilds of
America, as related in the foregoing. Following
which, Mr.. Dun stated that the commission was
brought into existence from the great depression in
the agricultural districts of Great Britain. "For five
years." SAID Mr.. Dun, 1--WE have had bad crops, the
seasons have been unfavorabe, and in consequence
the yield has been from 80 to rs per cent less than
in former years. This has produced great want, has
decreased the value of land, and thrown many farm
ers into the court Of bankruptcy. This class have
been little given to such appearance, but last year
fully 800 farmers went through the bankrupt urt,
and this year the number will be doubled, ii not in
creased even beyond that. Agricultural lands have
fallen in value and farms formerly rented at 3Os and
u per acre have decreased in rental from rs to IS
per cent ..-
AMAZED AT ST. PAUL.
Just at this juncure, Mr. Pei sent in an envoy to
say that he wished the GLOBE 70 resentative would
say for him:
~ am perfectly amazed at the thrift and enter
prise displayed in st. Paul. I can conscientiously
say that of all the Cities not excepting any have
SEEM yours gives evidences of active prospe riy
and promises for great future than any have seen.
And then your climate is sim ly marvellous, you
know" ..
1t is written as delivered by the two-egged tele-
phone conveying the message, you know. o..
But to get back to Mr.. Dun, and his solid talk
about the very unstable condition of affairs in that
"effete monarchy" across the waters.
ton of the deplorable condition of affairs in our
agricultural regions, the suffering Of IabOrers
and the misfortunes and losses Of farmers, the de-
probation Of rentals, etc., tho British pal Lament con-
sttuted commission of twelve members or more to
visit other countries to examine into their farming
to visit
..The object of your visit?''
"ls to examine thoroughly into your resources as
to living supplies. The active com eton of Amer
lean products, breadstuffs aad meats in English
markets has invited, commanded our attention
American products have cheapened our supplies In
England and with our bad crops have SO underscd
us that agriculture with us is carried at loss
We are shut out, and with it numbers thrown out
farm laborers we visit AL erca to learn whether it
is best for them to emgratc to America or sore of
our Australian colonies"
Then your commission may be termed the ad-
vance guard of emigration-?"
swell, no. You know it would never do for
royal commission to advocate any particular section
as for instance to say Minnesota, Colorado or Mani
toba was good and suitable for emgrants to select
as o new homo. The extent of the resources of the
sections visited will be reported, and favorable men,
tion of course, will be made of such country as has
the greatest Advantages
$50 far as your journey has been made what inn
pressions have been made upon your"
QUICK SALES AND SMALL PROFITS.
"Mr. Pel and Mr.. Read are unhesitating in delar-
ing their astonishment.''
Speaking for himself, Mr.. Dun warmed up to de-
gree Of fervor bordering on enthusiasm. He ad-
mred all he had seen, and was free to express his
astonishment. He was in a vein to commend every
thing, and did 30. The vast resources Of the coun-
try, and the manner in which they were made the
most Of, assembled towards the marvellous in the
scale OF surprise with which he had
been ful-faced at every stage OF the journey The
manufacturer and dealer in stock, grain, etc. was
ready for quick sales and small profits thus turn
England and esiss to the asee
supply and constant movement Of products Of the
soil, this could be done without the danger such
mode of business wonld likely incur In the old
country. vas
AMERICAN INVENTIVE GENIUS.
The Americans were greatly aided by their uni
versal and ingenius application of machinery to al
kinds OF work. They cheapened all products and
wares by Il, and in this respect far surpassed all the
hills and manufacturing districts, wherever ma
chinery was employed in the old country 1t was in
feror to American machinery, and such was in use
was not adapted to the universal labor accomplished
In America. Mr.. Dun alluded particularly TO the
pork packing and butchering establishments of Chi
cago as well as the elevators Of that great wheat
market. j
st we're we'll to mention" said he. .tbat Mr.
Greenwood Of our party who is one of the greatest
mill owners in England, has for special mission an
inspection of your mills to supply the deficiency in
machinery under which he labors at homo"
THE AMERICAN RAILWAY SYSTEM
On this subject Mr.. Dun was esq ecially enthusiasts.
tic and bestowed the highest words of praise. It
enabled breadstuifs to be transported from the far
West to feed the starving in England at price less
than they could buy their own product. In other
Words said he, your transit ermts of the carry
ing OF grain, etc., over distances of 1000 miles by
rail and ], 600 miles OF ocean ct price less than re-
old country"
The above are some of the salient points of
the information most graciously impaired by Mr.
Dun, the London Times correspondent Whatever
else he said, was equally co,nmendatory OF this
country. He was alone non-committal when '.the
land tenure question" Of England was preached
and upon this subject he persisted in being silent
with the Times OF London.
THE ROUTE THE PARTY.
Mr.. II. Drake, OF the st. Paul Sioux City
railroad, has the party in charge. He has met in
ME- Dun and Mr.. Cox old acquaintance, whose hos
pality he has enjoyed, and, in grateful recognton
he VIII endeavor to make their sojonrn in Minnesota
particularly pleasant. The party leave to-day for
Fargo will visit the Darymple farm, etc. Returning,
arrangements have been made to connect with the
Ut. Paul Pacific train for journey to Winnipeg
and an inspection Of Manitoba. Returning to this
city next Saturday the party will be conducted
over the line OF the st. Paul l. Sioux City
railroad hs uhs morning IN a win be visited
placed at the disposal of the party eyery conyenience