The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1888-05-25
Mechanical college; r. G. Patty, of Noxu-
bee. Recess till $3.50 o'clock pm.
AT $3.50 o'clock pm. the convention met.
GEN, WILLIAM r.. WELLS.

GEN. WILLIAM II. WELLS,
OF Holmes, was introduced, and made an interest
ing speech He said he was a native of Kentucky,
but had been resident Of Mississippi for the past
fifty years. has travelled TO every part of the United
States, and believes this the finest and best agri
cnltpnl section IN the world The lands Of Missis.
crest OF the hills OF the Mississippi one section
adapted 70 cotton and agriculture. From the crest
oil the hills east CT Alabama Is another cotton belt,
and better adapted 10 stock raising He opposed
an exclusive agricultural pursuit for the State. To
raise stock successfully you require thrifty and
INDUSTRIOUS white labor The negro observes
on Saturday, and he likewise pays Christian OBJ
servance OF keeping Sunday. There Is not money
enough In the United States mines TO make the
negro work on Saturday and Sunday, so your stock
viii go neglected for two doys In the week. lie
showed the expense Of raising bit Of cotton when
buying meal and everything else. We want diver.
work side by side. and there must be q market for
these products There must be 9 market for gar
S aea dairy cd and fowl produces This can.
on %Saa RpS anS y RopSs
We should make everything that Is used. Every
plow, hoe, bucket and articles and tools OF every
description used on the harm shonld be made in
for them would remain in the country and we
would become prosperous and rich. We should
raise our own meat, stock and provisions.
MR.. Il. u. Kinks,
OF Lowndes, then made a speech, wherein he ex-
planned that the great mistake made here and the
great drawback 10 our progress Is that we rely too
much on cotton and negro labor lie claimed that
we need industrious white labor In every indus
trial calling.
RABBI E. D. J. wEcusro,
OF Lauderiale, said he has lived IN the north
thirty one years aud In the south one year. aud
hnds the state OF Mississippi the best State In the
Union. Her general climate, her hospitablc citi.
Gems, are unsurpassed. lie Is n minister and he
believes ministers generally tell the truth. i Is a
INF a..
has made the mistake 10 raise too much cotton TO
the exclusion OF everything else, like Minnesota
raises exclusively grain las lived here one year,
nSyS lbTs ~ an Saf NV wO lie
yocated the sending OF agents 10 the north and 10
Europe 70 invite Immigration, 10 make our re
sources known. and with immigration the south
VIII be the most prosperous people In the world.
Mr.. TAYLOR,
Of Wayne, invited all immigrants Of the west and
north TO his country giving the advantages OF the
same.
Mr.. cApDLR,
Of Alcorn. showed the stock raising facilities Of hIs
section Of the State and extended hearty welcome
TO northern immigrants.
Mn. TERRY,
Of Attala made fine speech inviting I'm migration.
He had fought In foreign land, side by side with
States flag and Is ready and willing 20 do
IL again should the honor Of our common
country be assailed. and he has fought face TO
lace against the northern men, aud beans upon
his body the marks OF wounds made by the north.
ern men. hut he bears no animosiy In his heart
toward them, but applauds them for having done
their duty. He welcomes their honest immigrants
10 the State, TO his county and 10 his house lie
was opposed 10 TOO free foreign immigration, and
would Ike 10 have the restricted unless we might
pcrchancc get the scum OF Europe, intermlngied
with anarchists
Mr. BAUM,
nfN fatahpro nj Mr n "a. ~ It...t.
thought we should discriminate between foreign
and home immigrants, but should discuss the
practical question AZ 10 how We should get the
immigrants
JUDGE 8. 3. cALnooS,
Of Kinds followed with an enthusiastic invitation
10 immigration.
Mr.. JOHN n. SHAY,
from sheeta H.. said that the northern people ala
not want any resolutions passed by the convention
promising protection. We are not afraid OF
having our throats cut u that should BE-
VANTAGE. All thcywant Il TO be made 10 believe
the possibilities that exist here. lie had gone
through tho dolla country and iouad the finest
land In the world. The most mngnhcen timber
exists there that the world ever saw. Il can be
bought for from - TO SO per acre and can be
dcadcned for q per acre and a cabin
end Of ten ycan Il VIII rent for from 81 10 $40 per
mere per annum. When you begin 10 harvest your
vegetables, we Of the north begin 10 plant Tell
The south aud make them believe, and you will
have immigration. Don't pass any resolution
assuring Us OF protection, for We are not afraid
Of YOU lie said he had Travelled among
the southern people; he had visited the homes OF
the people. he had ridden Ia their carriages and
had them 10 leave their business 10 accommodate
him lie had Offered 10 pay for staying all night
aud for other services rendered. but Il was not ac
ccpicd. 40 other such people live under the flag
lie showed the mode Of cultivation In the north,
Mn. REYNoLDs,
az Clarke, was born aud nlIscd IN the north. and
has been here one year. and IA delighted with
everything In Mississippi lie can recommend the
country 20 any one for health. productivcncss and
hospitality. eomc gentleman arr az his Instance
and he expects Fifty moc In the next thirty days
Mr. Mills recently from Iowa. sald that a prcju.
dice did exist In the north afrinsi the south. The
people fear that violence will be- Offered. lie said
ihisis the grandost country In the world. that we
need improved stock aud Improved methods Of
keeping them. Let the people Of the north know
your advantages. and II you don't mind they will
crowd You out and send You b take the places Of
citizens In ILLINOIS and Iowa and other northern
states
Al this stage. Il being nearly nlght. the commit.
tee on resolutions aud permanent organization Of
an immigration soclciy, STATED through To- chair.
man that of the dilgcnt aud lnborious labor their
duties wcru not yet complete. aud that they would
not b. ready 10 report before O'Clock tonight
Thcrcnp0n the convention took a recess until )
O'Clock.