, 1888-10-11
SPokANE'S FUTURE,
An interesting Interview with
Local Manufacturer.

An interesting Interview with a
Local Manufacturer.
The REVIEW has described the vast
water power of the Spokane river, and
given an account of the number and ca
pacity of the manufactures now here, and
made forecast of what may be done with
woolen mills, tanneries, boot and shoe
and starch factories, all with the abundan,
raw materials right at hand and tributary
to this city but the outlook seems to be
endless, and In the field OF inquiry we are
constantly confronted with new features in
the direction of new and profitable manu-
featuring industries.
as to make it independent OF any rivalry
in the interests set FORTH and the alum
dance Of natures bounty. fortunately at
hand in all directions, shows its sure des.
tiny too plainly to he mistaken. Hence
It's impulse, which is as natural as the la "
OF grayitatiOn, towards great and mag.
niticent future, is recognized as irresisti.
BILE.
Are we not able to do smelling busi-
ness equal TO that of DenverI We are
nearer the mining regions than Leadville
is to Denver, where the mineral supply
keeps many of its reduction works in ac.
tivlty. Our water supply is superior to
that OF Minneapolis, because it can be
used throughout the entire winter season,
Our timber is valuable and varied. It in.
cludes the best pine, cedar, white and
yellow, fir, both red and white, spruce for
laths, superior to those made in the East,
and cottonwood. all in greater abundance
than Grand Rapids. Michigan. There
fore We have the capacity and capabilities
of the great cities of Minneapolis, Den.
yer and Grand Rapids all combined, and
who can doubt our destinyP
CHEAP WATER POWER.
Sometimes it is stated that the Spokane
water power is hedged about by its own.
ers and those now manufacturing here,
TO the disadvantage OF new industries that
may be contemplated. Desiring to ascer
tain thc truth or falsity of so strange au
accusation, a REVIEW reporter called upon
our wel'known and truthful citizen, H. J
Brickwell for information.
us there any intention, TO be exacting
as to terms With new PARTIES by those
who now control the Spokane water
power?" asked the reporter.
| NO" he replied, "on the contrary. we
want more mills and factories here. now
that the new dam is nearly ready to apply
the power. We have expended thousands
of dollars on the falls to make it ready for
everybody. The rate here Is only $40 per
year for each horse- power, which ],
cheaper than any where else in the United
States. IL Is even cheaper than at Mime.
apolis, where it is from Sl2 so to 800 per
year. With ten days notice We can now
furnish the water to any new company,
which would be shorter time than they
would require TO erect their buildings"
How are the present manufactures
prosperlng?"
There Is a greater demand than their
capacity to supply. Notwithstanding our
increased number of -four mills, we ore
now short of flour twice as often as when
only one mill existed. Wheat 10 cheaper
here than anywhere else in the world, aud
| even now four.ffths of il IL shipped away
when 1t ought to. nnd With more mills
could be- turned into flour here us cheaply
as anywhere"
1t Is stated that one Of the flour mills
mere nus made more money this summer
than II cost TO build it. Is that true?"
YES that is said of the q. Il G. mill
and believe it is true"
NEW MANUFACTURES.
what other new factories might be
established here besides those mentioned
In the REVIEW ON the 9Th inst?"
see no reason why white lead should
not be made here. We have an abund.
ance oil lead, and always Il great demand