The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1888-05-31
IMMIGRATION INVITED.
THE SOUTH THE HOME SEEK.
ER'S PARADISE.
Address Adopted by the Southern I'm
migration Convention at Hot
Springs.

Spflu6S.
In behalf OF the people of the eleven
Souther States here represented and
rejecting the the spirit Of all the South
ern States where in it has found ex-
preston, this convention has met for
the purpose of inaugurating a systematic
movement for the promotion of immi-
grafton and development of the agri-
cultural, mineral and other resources
of the South. Within the past decade
notable progress has been made in this
direction as evidenced by the increase
of population, the extension of rail-
roads, the introduction of new indus
tries in mining and manufactures, the
increased facilities of education, and
the general advancement i'll the pros
perity of all classes, but these results
have been effected rather by individual
efforts than by any general system.
Recognizing the value OF united coun-
sells and energies directed to the &C
complishment of an object SO worthy,
we have assembled for the purpose of
enlisting the cooperation of the peo
pie of every Southern State. To this
end, in this broad spirit Of a restored
nationality, we invite to a residence
within our borders the industrious and
lawabiding citizens of all the States
Of the Union to whom our great ad
vantages may present inducement for
settlement, and to similar classes OF
immigrants from Europe, irrespective
of creed or political opinion, we ex;
tend like invitation, guaranteeing a
cordial welcome and protection of law
impartially administered. Without
detracting from the merits or advan
tages of States of higher altitude, we
would call attention to the great in
ducements which nature holds out for
immigration in the temperate climate,
the fertility of soil, ranging from the
semi-tropical fruits and cotton to all
the cereals known to crrslzed hus-
bandry; ID topography, Which EN-
braces every latitude from sea level to
mountain ranges of greater height
than any East of the Mississippi, is
added geological structure OF similar
extent and variety. In the great APP
palachian cham vast areas Of coal, ex-
ceeding in quantity and excelling in
quality any to be found in all Europe,
lie in close proximity to eNhaustless
beds of iron ore, demonstrating by
actual results the possibility Of produc-
ing iron and steel more cheaply than
in any other portion of the United
States. The abundance Of fuel and
the existence of water power in the
midst OF the great cotton belt, which
lies wholly in the Limits Of the South
ern States, invites that capital which
in time will transfer the manufacture OF
textile fabrics to the South while the
exhaustless areas of timber of all kinds,
already sought for shipment to remote
localities, present some arguments IN
behalf of this region as a seat for the
manufacture Of wood unrlvaled IN any
country. With all these material ad
vantages, supplemented by climate
! favorable to labor at ali seasons, and
adapted in saIubrity to the highest
mental and physical development of the
human race, is added consideration
which should Of itself command the
| favorable attention of those contem
plating change ofresidence. Although
not densely populated and presenting
many sections sparse in settlement.
all the States thus inviting immigration
are long established commonweatths
with all social, civil and religious or
carnations in healthy operation. with
systems of education carefully admin.
s:ered. and peopled by communities
firm in their respect for the law. 1t IS
therefore, not new country, where
all hardships Of a pioneer life and civl
organizations have to be incurred by
the settlers, that we invite immigrant:
seeking a new home, but to States
where all these necessary provisions
for the happiness and security of th'
people have been already provided
We invite all who'wish to enjoy the ad
vantages to come, with the assurance
that they will not be taxed for thell
establishment as in new countries
while the rate of taxation for curren
expenses of administration IS no
onerous. As further evidence that
! the people of the South are animated
by desire for immigration and tn
introduction of capital into their mlds
attention is called 10 the fact that II
almost every State there has been es
tablished by legislative enactment
bureau of immigration tor the purpos'
of assisting immigrants in the procure
ment OF suitable homes. This IS sup
plemented by local associations IN tn
cities and towns for the same purpose
By the action of the convention il
providing for Southern board of i'm
migration, to be located IN New 1orl
city, with branch offices in the Mort
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