The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1883-09-16
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II Ia with keen qualification that we notice
the tone of the northern press Of late In its
eulogistic remarks concerning tho indus
trial progress of the south. The Herald
VS.
Tho census returns OF 1870 show mar
velous material growth In the south, dur
ing the preceding ten years; but according
to The reports published by our New Or.
leans co temporary the progress of the
past four years is greater and more
wonderful than that achieved during
no decade between the census years. New
orleans is n barometer OF southern industry
md commerce. The figures tell remarka
,lo story OF recent progressin the southern
states. Always rich In natural resources,
tho south has long been poor through lack
VI development. 1t has, at last, entered
upon new era OF industrial activity, and
i' now making rapid strides toward u stage
material prosperity commensurate with
us great natural wealth.
The Sun, under the caption OF "Ihe
Blooming of the SOUTH says ave re.
ioice over the blooming evidence OF the
prosperity In these days OF
our couulrymen Of the south
We are refreshed by the study o
the vast body OF facts which has been just
collected and published, showing q deyel
opmcnt OF the resources, the industry, and
he wealth of the southern sta,es, of which
lew people north OF tho Savannah have any
conception
II concludes: These states have yet I'M.
measurable capacity and opportunity for
still further growth. Their cotton, their
cereals, and their fruits, their mines and
,lrcsls and fisheries; their manufactures OF
all kinds; the fuller development OF these
great gifts OF nb,urc and industries of man
"a the work Of the present and tho future.
The southern people are evidently pursuing
he right course. Let them march forward.
Neepipg time TO the measure Of democratic
nusic,n
These are gratifying remarks, truly.
Along with henotioe OF these f,ots OF our
progress goes the other fact that the two
sections are being thrown more aud more
closely together each year. The st, Louis
airs and the Louisville exposition have
lone much In this direction. But next
year the worlds great cotton exposition to
be held in New Orleans, to last fiom oelo
Der into the year following, will bring
thousands. and thousands of our northern
trends Of wealth and influence TO
the beautiful Crescent City which,
despite the wintry weather, will
bloom in beauty for the denizen
the colder cline. An Interchange OF
IDEAS and OF courtesies will inform those
visitors as to the vast and varied
resources Of the south. Nor will
they stop wholly In New Orlans. Texas
will bevisited by at least one.half, &C. indeed,
no. by three.iourths Of those who como this
far south. We, too, must be prepared 10
show them what this great empire state
possesses In actual and In prospective
wealth. Tho result will be, Il due
care be taken, that millions Of
dollars will be invested among us.
Let the press then see to the heralding of
our several capabilities, and let our leading
citizens arrange for excursions hither and
Tor the extension Of all oourtesies. When
the legislature meets in November, pro-
visions should be made for our due repre-.
sentation at the grand fair by duly accred.
tied delegates and appropriate products for
display. II will be Texas opportunity as
we'll as our neighbours.