The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-04-26
POOR MEN IN PARADISE
ALL THEY'VE GOT TO DO IS TO
COME SOUTH.


Hot SPRINGS, N. c., April 25.-The
Southern Immigration Convention met at
noon at the Mountain Park Hotel and was
called to order by Maj. J. D. Kelley, of
New York Gov. Fitzhugh Lee, of Vir-
ginia, was elected permanent chairman,
and Luther r. Ransom, Of North Carolina,
permanent secretary.
On the platform with Gov. Lee were His
Eminence Cardinal Gibbons of Baltimore,
Archbishop Elder of Cincinnati, Gov. John
B. Gordon of Georgia, Gov. j. P. Richardson
of South Carolina, Maj. j. D. Kelley of New
York, and others.
Gov. Lee, in his brief address, accepted
the honor conferred upon him, and spoke of
the absence of Gov. Scales, of North Caro-
lima, who was unable to be present on
account of a previous engagement; He
stated that Col. William Johnston, of Char
lotte, N. c., would represent thai State in
the convention.
Col. Johnston made few remarks, cor
daily inviting and welcoming the
members Of the convention to the State.
He regretted that Gov. Scales could not be
present, but a warm, true North Carolina
welcome was rendered to all.
INVITATIONS TO IMMIGRANTS.
Bishop Becker, of Savannah, Ca, then
read the resolutions drafted by the Com
missioners of Agriculture in eleven States
extending invitations to immigrants. He
also rendered an invitation of the citizens of
Asheville to the members of the convention
to visit that town
Robert NJ. Furman, Of Asheville, urged
acceptance of the invitation, and it was ac-
cepted.
The city Of Knoxville, Tenn, through
Hon. j. c. Suttrell, extended an invitation,
and it was also accepted.
Mr.. King, of Tennessee, moved that re-
cess of ten minutes be takel to ascertain
the names of the delegates from the diff
ferent States. The motion was carried,
and the convention took recess.
Upon reassembling, large delegations from
North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Tennes-
see, Florida and South Carolina were re-
ported present.
The Committees on Resolutions and Busi-
ness from each State were read to the con-
vention.
CARDINAL GIBBONS PRESENTED.
His Eminence, Cardinal Gibbons, was pre-
sented to the convention. He said: Il am
| grateful to the gentlemen composing this
convention for the honor conferred upon
| me and the courtesy extended came here
| to encourage so far as can the objects
of this meeting / have travelled nearly
over both hemispheres recently with both
| eyes open. As a result of my observation
/ can say that the United States gives to
| immigrants such advantages as cannot be
| obtained in the old countries. | have found
everywhere great prosperity in the Union.
have found that this is due to tie iudomit-
able energy Of the American people. l
wish every success to This movement The
climate of the South will allow every labor
ing man to work 800 out of 365 days in the
year"
DIXIE'S GREAT RESOURCES.
He then spoke of the great resources of
the South and its hidden wealth. He re-
ferred to the hospitality and genial warmth
Of the Southern people. He had lived
in the South, and the people were
like the climate, warm and genial.
He was interested in securing i'm
migration to the Southern States, and
those who did come would look upon this
as a red-letter day in the history of the
South. The Cardinals speech was received
with great enthusiasm.
Bishop KAN, Of Wheeling, was the next
speaker. He looked upon this as an occasion
of great Importance. He had been born
and reared beneath the genial skies of the
Southern States. His heart was wrapped
up in the South. He was deeply interested
in the movement He would suggest the
Bishop Northrop, of Charleston, was in
terested in the movement, and wished to
get to business. he had no speech to make.
GOV. GORDON ENTHUSIASTIC.
Gov. John B. Gordon, of Georgia, then
made a very eloquent and interesting
address favoring the movement and tender
ing his aid. He said: "There is more
wealth in minerals within $50 miles Of this
spot than anywhere on earth" He wished
the movement Godspeed.
Gov. Richardson, of South Carolina, then
spoke of the good feeling th existed in
his State and of the grand welcome South
Carolina would give to immigrants. He
said that his State would challenge any in
progress
Mai Kelley, he Inauguration of this
movement, was appointed chairman Of the
different committees on business.
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
The convention tonight adopted the fol-
lowing resolutions:
ReSotucd, That an immigration association be
established, with headquarters in the City Of
New York, to be styled the Southern Immigra-
tion Association.
under charge of board OF directors composed
of one member Of each Southern railroad or
other corporation, trade, industrial or other
or ANIMATION, In each state county, city or
will contribute the sum Of 1870 toward the
expense Of said association on or before July
next. and that on the second Tuesday OF July,
1888, the board 50 constituted shall meet IN
New York and proceed 20 organize and adopo
such bylaws, rules and regulations as may be
necessary for its government.
Res0iuef That until said organization is per.
fected Maj. John d. Kelley. Jr., be constituted
chief Of tue association with power to call the
board together whenever said contributions
from railroads or other corporations, trade, in
| dustria or other organizations OF States cities
counties and towns shall lave reached the ag
been node the Board Of Directors shall proceed
Immediately TO perfect permanent organiza-
tion as provided for in the second resolution
herewith submitted
Res2iuei, That Immediately upon the adop-
tiou Of these resolutions the SecsetTy Of the
convention shall give notice Of the same TO the
Governor of each of tue Southern States. to the
president OF each Of the Southern rails Dads and
to the ,nGyOr Of every city AMI 10 every town in
the Southern states east Of the Mississippi river
having a population OF 5000 or more and to
solicit the cooperation OF said officers in
furthering the objects Of this convention.
REPORT OF TIE COMMITTEE.
The report Of the Committee on Resolu-
tions was presented by Col j. Noon, Of
Charlotte. II says, "ln behalf Of the
people Of the eleven Southern States here
represented and rejecting the spirit Of all
the Southern States wherever it las found
expression, this convention has met for the
purpose Of inaugurating a systematic
movement for promoting immigration and
the DEVELOPMENT Of the agricultural,