Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-01-22
EXHIBITION ENDORSED.
Letter from Weil-known Saeramentsn
srnxr Xisifiusr L., Innaon


Letter from wen-known saeramentsn
Row Visiting il London.
The following letter from well-know1
Sacramentan now visiting in London will
be of interest to our readers, and is impor
tant as giving his judgment, as also his
reasons for urging the exhibiting of Cali
fornia products in the worlds business
metropolis.
LONDON January ., 1889.
EDS. RECORD UNION: Having been in this
modern Babylon Tor several weeks visiting the
principal places OF interest, l thought IL may
interest some by sending lew jottings on the
way. Londoners boast that their city is the po-
litical moral. physical, intellectual, artistic,
literary, commercial and social center OF the
universe: claiming that no other city possesses
such wealth, importance, and the Astounding
population which distinguished These views
do not seem unreasonable 10 the visitor when
he sees the mass of humanity that is constantly
passing through It's streets. Its immense deiots
ana bewidering iron roads, Its underground
railways-which are required for the increasing
travel through this crowded city-cauSe the
mind to lnquIie, what will be the result of this
Capitalization in large cities?
London is generally sand TO be about thirty
miles in circumference, and the population
nearly five millions occupying 100000 houses,
forming II 600 streets, squares, terraces places
ana lanes. The average density OF population is
4
than that of the United Kingdom generally. In
California the density of the Chinese population
in The FIowery Kingdom is often quoted, yet
this city equals China III density. statistics
show that chi.d is born here every five minu es,
ana somebody dies every eight minutes. 1t is
said that the rate of mortality is very low when
compared with other cities i'll Europe. less chan
25 per cent, or in 80, dying in the course of
average year. OF these, about one in six die in
hospitals. For the relief of pauperism, there is
every week collected and distributed upwards
of pr, arf1nn r.ar,-S
to wealth that has accrued TO its nobility and
merchants; yet, withal there conspicuous
signs OF poverty and distress at nearly every
turn.
In giving these few jottings have no inten-
ton Of dwelling Oh the social aspect OF this vast
metropolis-tae subject would be inexhauStible
The Government has undoubtedly spent vast
sums for the technical education of the messes.
Its various museums and art schools at South
Kensington and elsewhere, are on magnificent
scale. The facilities for study, ia every branch,
are admirable, to enable her artisans to compete
against foreign skill. During my many years of
absence a great Improvement has taken place
among the working class; yet, with all this APP
parent advancement there is an under strata Of
discomfort. The country villages and home
steads are declining, and the British farmers
and laborers are crowd1ng the large cities,
they cannot withstand the colonial and foreign
competition. This Capitalization is tending 10
great dangers. In conversation with the prin-
cipal gardener OF one of the palaces, he stated
there was wide spirit OF discomfort all through
the Kingdom and that home rule is not con
fined to Ireland, increased education having
fully opened the eyes of the people for radical
change in local legislation for the tillers OF the
soil. The middle-class farmer is now in such
position that he feels DESTROYS of q change
if he had confidence in those who offer advice
My object is not SO much to give description of
LONDON. but TO show what a vast field this would
be, if taken advantage of by the people OF the
Pacific Coast, in laying before them the produc-
tiveness of our land. It would be a boon they
woulG appreciate.
great change hes taken place in pnbiic
opinion as regards the United States. Having
just visited Scotland, Ireland ana the northern
counties of England, was surprised 10 hear the
good viii expressed and praise bestowed on
Uncle Sam Tor Eis inventive skill and rapid pro-
gress in settling new States. | heard many ex-
press the opinion that the United States Is Ges-
tined to be the center OF the ADglo-Saxon race
as having been transplanted 10 more congen-
ial soil. Although many are well acquainted
and have much information concerning the At
lantic states. they were surprised when told OF
the resources of glorious California, q land that
snow-stors and billiards never visited. Visitors
in vast numbers are arriving daily. They are
from all lands and chimes, cOnversant with cur
language, one that is now spoken by over
million Of the Angio-SGxon race.
To me this city Offers immense facilities FOR
disseminating information concerning every
county in California There would be no neces-
sity to translate the pamphlets into foreign Ian
gusges. Many tourists when travelling rapidly
through California ION these London arranged
excursionsl try to obtain but very superficial
knowledge of the counties through which they
travel, depending on their guide booEs. Even
local exhibitions at various points only u.ed
by them TO while away the time until the train
departs. Others are OF the Lord Duldreary
type who under the cloak ofpoiiteness9 profess
TO be gathering information yet forget All by he
time they reach the next depot. not wishing to
praise California on British soil, 10 the prejudice
OF Australian, New Zealand or South african in
terests, where Their capital is largely invested.
l feel confident that Il we had an opportunity of
comparing our advantages with those countries
by having them squsrely and fairly laid before
the British small farmer on his own sol, Califor-
MA would soon find that II was a profitable III
yes,ment. These farmers are the bone and
snew of the colonies, where l lived several
years.
The Londoners have had Italian and Irish,
and French, and Spanish and Danish exhibi-
lions; they. are good judges in matters of that
kind Always ready 10 attract country visitors
by exhibitions II does not require &, be very
large colossal, but must be presented TO them
10 an attractive manner TO obtain publicity. II
il has good start il VIII be successful and be-
come las 1t is termed here the rage. More care
should be given to county displays, than i8oiten
the case a. our local fsirs, and a good lesson
could be learned in seeing the arrangements of
specimens from the various Colonial exhibits
gardens at Kew Our wines, cereals.
fruits vegetables, woods. marbles ana
other natural products should be
displayed in a similar manner. Each coalG ada
to its attractiyeuess by the addition of large
photographs of one SIZE placed in movable
framed portfolios on peGestsls. and having eiso
California should show to the visitor what's
has done and is doing. as for instance a golden
pyramid representing the quantity OF gold pso-
dueed since 1919; small models of mining ma
chinery from the various companies: large co1a-
position models OF California showing her rail-
way enserBrises. rs for instance, one represent
ing Cape Horn with It's passenger and freight
trah.c, showing the cars anG locomotives IN
motion; models of similar enterprise AT and near
the pehachspi summit with its wonderful loop;
In ffnnafN alt
valleys with their farms, vineyards and orange
grovee; models OF the largest steam ferry boat in
tue world, representing also the landings at
Benicta and Port Costa; small 6nodels Of our
powerful locomotives and cars. AT the Kew
Garders there is q fine coliecti0uef oil paintings
painted by Miss Marianne North and donated
to that place, representing scenery and wonders
of the vegetable kingdom which she saw during
her travels. This acconp lished lady artist has
thus vivicly and truthftily shown 70 the people
scenes OF astonishing interest and sngularitY
There are only six California views in the col
lection. Ine size of nearly ail is about twenty
inches By twelve inches. II our Cali orpis LADY
artists wouid undertake similar werk, repre-
senting the scenery of the various ecunties, it
would add Isery much 10 81 exhibition; also
models in wax and plsste- representing the
exact size enS coiofs OF our fruits aot vegeta-
hles simiia. work has beensi me al the sfore-
mentioned places, and others may be seen az
the Crystal Palace.
Many other sEa ges.ions to fxrther this object
could be givea. Au. do not wish 10 tresfs->s ON
your space. II !. is worth doing at ell IL should
be dene well In e<Ser TO truly represent NJ the
British farmer, and to those who visit his shores,
the vast resources ofour State. Many say here
that i would be successful If conducted by en-
ergetie men. They had several exhibitions
and no Gree admissions. They have had the OK
hibitioas of inventions. home and colonial
health and fisheries. at each succeeding year.
There is cot one fer this year. Las: year hey
had too many at once, the italian. Irish. and
Anglo DsE'sh. Now is u good opportunity for
California 10 enter the list and bring il 10 sue
cessful issu.. a. n
Shocking Accident.
SO read the headlines OF many a news |
paper column, and we pe5ase with palpi-
tating interest the details of the eatas- i
trophe. and are deeply Impressed BY the !
sacrifice OF human lives involved Vet
thousands of mon and uon,en ara falli-.r |