The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-07-10

buildings and business in Seattle Is sufh-
cient assurance. Capital has unfailing in
sfinct. It has marked Seattle for its own,
and any man Of observation or acquaint-
ence With cities can readily see that here
&c 70 be erected one of the great cities of
the world, whether or not San Francisco's
nreseut position is to be usurped by Seattle,
Tacoma or any other Of the present or future
cities of the coast But there is no doubt
that in this region there Is going to De
created great city, with its commerce ex-
tending to every seaport, with large con-
troll of the commerce OF the PACING ana
largely dominating in matters OF American
business and finance, and rising TO nrst
rank of American cities. This viii not re
very long In coming. The wonderful re-
sources OF natural wealth soon to be util-
ired by capital will force the creation OF
some such city In this region. Cities am
bilious as Seattle, having the grand oppor-
tunities which you have. will not be slowin
pushing to the 'front.' There need be no
fear OF investing capital in city like this.
Some Of your own people say this Is too
late; that the time for making money mas
gone by. The man who puts 81 or $l,Oo.
or any amount in this city has an ass'ir-
ance Of the $s5ooo.ooo already invested.
There is that amount working to
make the city prosperous, where there
was not 100000 when the city
started. Besides, Seattle so far has had
q natural growth. 1t has not yet had the
help OF the really great advantages which
make great cities. It's growth has been
solid. The actual necessities OF its envi-
ronments have made 1t what it is. Its
manufacturing is hardly yet started. This
viii add millions of capital aud thousands
Of people. Then win follow the establish
ment of great financial institutions which
viii spread over the Coast and over the
sea, such as insurance companies OF great
magnitude and kindred things which al
ways follow capital. There are plenty OF
chances for newcomers TO make money,
fully as large chances as those have had
who have lived here a long time. There
fore l say you have everything to encour-
age you in the outlook. You not only have
the magnificent outlook upon the sea. Nat
ure has plainly marked your city with
other evidences in the fresh water lake
thirty miles long upon its other border,
afEording uneqnaled facilities for suipbuild-
ing and other industries.
'aThe character of your people is also re-
assuring. Your business men and your
people do not look as II they were in pio-
neer city. They are the equals in calibre,
capacity and intelligence OF men OF any
city. They have the same nervous power
shown by the men who have built the
great cities of the East. the same restless.
untiring energy and business capacity.
anr frank to say that Seattle affords not
only in business way inducements TO the
home-seeker. but in that larger and better
sense Of It's beautiful climate. OF its beauti-
ful location for suburban homes on fresh
water or salt water, not equailed by any
city ! know. Seattle will gain thousands
OF residents by this latter attraction, from
mef Of wealth and leisure, who will come
here to spend their later days. and allow
their large capital TO be used by men still
in business and for the development of the
resources OF the country. have never yet
seen view to equal in charm, beauty and
attractiveness that which can be seen every
evening from the Rainier hotel. There is
that peculiar light and approach to mist
hanging over the harbor and Sound that is
seen on the Mediterranean and no other
place in America. You have not only the
beauty Of the sea and lake, but the
splendor Of mountains rising into the skies.
Rainier-that is the name / think it
should have, 40 Il is the name given 1t in
history-is the most magnificent mountain
on this continent, and whether seen across
Sound or Lake Washington, is sublime
and unapproachable in its grandeur. All
these things, making this country grand
and attractive, will draw people OF art, peo-
pie of superior intelligence and those who
love the beautiful in nature. all Of which
viii help make your city and your state
more pleasant and great.
Another thing which impressed me
very much, and which Is prophetic OF in
tellectual as well as material greatness of
the state, is the number of people of supe-
rior education met here and In all of the
towns of Washington. College graduates,
who serve their good purpose as well as
other people, and who help any commu-
nifty where they 60. are extremely plentiful
in Washington. In Fairhaven--a beauti-
full young city, created as by magic and
sure to have a prosperous career-al-
though hardly a year old, found a Har-
ward club being organized by twenty or
thirty splendid young fellows who have
come West TO make their fortunes. This
reminds me of the beauty and attractive
Sehome and Whatcom, both cities OF won
drous energy and surprising in their enter
prise. we found almost an ideal population.
men of education and women of refinement,
caring for the aesthetic in building up
homes and environments. Blaine, at the
head OF the Sound. is another evidence of
American grit and enterprise. Port
Townsend is as beautiful a small city as
there is in America, with splendid business
blocks, fine residences and a society which
cannot be surpassed in Boston or New
York. 1t is fine city at the head of the
straits, which all the other cities of the
Sound had better keep an eye to. In Ta-
coma the visitor is surprised and delighted,
as In Seattle, by the marvellous growth and
energy displayed and its remarkable faith
in itself. The superior character of its
people and society are very noticeable. One
can see there that the competitor OF Seattle
Is worthy of its fame. 1t is a lovely CITY
and is sure TO be great. saw an audience
there at the theater which could not be
surpassed in intelligence, refinement or
fashion.
My visit was extremely pleasant. Isrent
o month here and 60 away filled with ad.
miration for your cities and your state.
Your prosperity will increase verv fast.
You need people here more than money
for your soil and mineral wealth will fur.
nish money. There are at least a million
sterling Americans just beginning their
careers or who wish to better their condi-
uon. who would come TO Washington AT
once If they only knew what chances there
were for homes for themselves and chill
dren after them. Indeed. do
not believe that any person who
can appreciate superior climate.
Q country OF boundless and matches