The Phoenix herald., 1879-04-26
AR AZ ZONA.
Its Resources ana Prospects.


As n result of an interview Will
Mr. r. Straine, while en- route from
Arizona to Boston, the Chicago Eve
ming Journal of recent date print.
a long and glowing description by
that gentleman Of the wonderful min
crai wealth and the future of thai
immense territory, described Us the
coming country" from which we
make the following interesting ex-
tracts as an'ording valuable informa
ton concerning this reaion:
My opinion is the same as cx
pressed by every one who visits
Arizona and has given the subject OF
its resources a careful and candid
examination, and SO I can present
Arizona in most favorable aspect,
for it is certainly deserving Of it. l
am free to confess myself somevha
enthused ns regards that isolated
country. Yet, wilhal, circumstances
fully warrant this, as l can readily
convince the most skeptical, so that
my statements can we'll be taken
without the least grain of allowance
I night add that this being enthpsed
is not confined to myself alone, but
find it is the condition Of those who
have visited Arizona, and also Of
those who have acquired information
through the works of various
writer's who have SO vividly portrayed
the wild romance of its early history
when it was portion of Mexico, and
ably described the character of its
resources and the progress Of It's de
velorment and advancement since
being opened up to settlement.
The mineral resources, for extent,
variety, richness and permancncy,
based upon present Developments.
are simply wonderful, and beyond
cavil OF doubt are unsurpassed IN the
world Youwi remember that in the
capacity of correspondent I became
thoroughly acquainted with the his
tory OF the Black Hills and san Juan
excitements. During my stay in
Arizona I had peculiar and eXcep-
uonal opportunities OF becoming
thoroughly acquainted with trans
piring events, the residents and vi>i-
tors of the portions I was in, of oh
tanning large amount Of complete
and reliable information, from per
sonal inspection and otherwise, con
corning the mines within their limits,
with a good general know ledge Of
the mineral resources OF the whole
Territory In fact, from careful
study Of the mining history OF the
Pacific coast, I am well conversant
with the subject. Altogether I feel
justified in expressing this unquali
fled opinion, which I believe viii be
by the result OF present
projected Developments.
As regards Arizona's prospects for
extensive developments and an era Of
prosperity and immense wealth. I
think they are Of tie most promising
description. Ii Will not be long he
fore these prospects will obtain IN
existence in reality, and I might add
that to a considerable extent they are
already enjoying Il realization. 1t
is my opinion, substantiated by those
far better qualified than myself to
express an opinion, that Arizona is
IN the eve Of mining excitement
which Will effect the whole county
greater than has ever been expert
.nced by any other portion OF the
Pacific coast. # the present state of
affairs in the social and business /
world is considered, it will readily T
DC perceived that circumstances are +
,apidlv combining to make the time
.ipe for this During my stay here .
lave had frequent calls from persons
,agcl for information concerning this
rue Eldorado, and also several letters
inquiries of every con
,eivablc character was ii receipt
# like letters from parties in Tie
Cast, while was in Arizona, having
,ecome known through some cores
,ondcnce with Eastern papers.
You will find the office Of AIr.
losing of the .Staats-Ze5taHg besicged
" callers, having been attracted by
he splendid letters published des-
riptivc Of his recent trip through
lrizona. lie is in receipt Of dozens
f letters daily, some Of them from
be most out-ofthe-way and uncX-
ectcd places. Could hc find posi-
ons for the numerous applicants
eeking employment in the company
c is organizing, and whose fathers
nclcs. aunts and cousins could be I
1duced to invest heavily in its stock
, consideration thereof he would
ave lille trouble in raising thc i
apitai for several mining companies
-umbers Of people Of moderate
leaDs, seeing DO prospect Of i'ettcr- :
~ their condition, look forward 10 Z
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