The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1883-09-20
THE NEW SOUTH.

It is with keen qualification that we notic'
the tone of the northern press OF late in Its
eulogistic remarks concerning the indus
trial progress of the south. The Herald
Us:
The census returns of 1879 show mar
| yellous material growth in the south, dur
ing the preceding ten years; but according
| to the reports published by our New Or
leans contemporary the progress OF the
past four years is greater and more
wonderful than that achieved during
ne decade between the census years. New
Orleans is barometer OF southern industry
and commerce. The figures tell remarka
ole story of recent progressin the southern
states. Always rich in natural resources
the south has long been poor through lack
of development. 1t has, at last. entered
upon new era of industrial activity, and
is now making rapid strides toward stage
{ material prosperity commensurate with
its great natural wealth."
The Sun. under the caption Of "The
Blooming of the South" says: 1--WE re-
ioce over the blooming evidence Of the
prosperity in these days ol
our countrymen Of the south
We are refreshed by the study G
the vast body Of facts which has been just
collected and published, showing a devel
opment of the resources, the industry and
the wealth Of the southern states, OF which
few people north of the Savannah have any
conception"
II concludes: "rhese states have yet i'm.
measurable capacity and opportunity for
stiIl further growth. Their cotton, their
cereals. and their fruits, their mines ard
forests and fisheries; their manufactures Of
all kinds; the fuller development OF these
great gifts OF nature and industries OF man
is the work Of the present and the future.
The southern people are evidently pursuing
the right course. Let them march forward,
keeping time to the measure Of democratic
music.'
These are gratifying remarks. truly.
Along with the notice OF these facts Of our
progress goes the other fact that the two
sections are being thrown more and more
closely together each year. The st. Louis
fairs and the Louisville exposition have
done much in this direction. But next
year the worlds great cotton exposition 10
be held in New Orleans, TO last from 0clo
Der into the year following, viii bring
thousands and thousands Of our northern
friends Of wealth and influence to
the beautiful Crescent City which.
despite the vintry weather, viii
bloom in beauty for the deniEsn
Of the colder cline. An interphangs OF
ideas and Of oourtssies will inform thoss
visitors es TO the vast and varied
resources Of the south. Nor viii
they stop wholly in New Orlans. Texas
viii be visited By 1t least one-half II, indeed,
not By fhreslourthsof those who come this
far south. We, TOO. must be prepared 10
show them what this great empire sists
possesses in sctusl and in prospective
wealth. The result WI be. IL due
rsrs Be taken, that millions Of
dollar, VII be invested among ne.
Let The pres then see 70 the hsrnlding Of
,ur several capabilities. and let our leading
.Ifizesn arrange for excursions hitler and
or fbe extension ofnn courtssiss- When
he lseissturs meets IN EoTsmbsr. pro
risions should Be made for our due repre-
sntsfon - The grand fair b. Only scusd-
led delegates and spproprists producis for
IIsplsv. It~1l b. Tsrsf opportunity -
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