Wichita eagle., 1890-03-02
MUCH REJOICING,
The Immigration Bureau Glad Of Action on
Rates by Eastern Passenger Associa-
tions-- ork Clearly Map
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There was considerable rejoicing vester-
day at the immigration bureau over the
action of eastern passenger associations
conceding rates for the Kansas homeseek-
ers The favorable action had been ex-
pected but to be sure that it would come
was to see the result of the meeting on
the question. The excursions as granted,
or specified might, as suggested, come
earlier, and more of them this spring but
it would be the work Of the bureau to
cause so many people to come on the first
excursion as would prove the strength of
bureau and the business in the work of
the organization. Should the first
excursion be bowling success
it was suggested another excursion might
be sandwiched in between the first and
second according to the present program.
The executive committee was well pleased
that favorable action had been taken at
last and that the bureau, as well as all
others assisting and interested in the
work, could see the road clearly and know
what to do. The mist had been cleared
away and no longer was it a fog voyage,
but clear sailing.
The secretary of the bureau yesterday
received letter from a former Kansas
man living in North Dakota. 1t repre-
sented that party of twenty people, most
of whom had formerly lived in Kansas,
were patiently waiting for cut rates and
intended to come back so their first
love, the bright state of Kansas. Over
thirty letters similar, from points
mostly east were received yesterday. This
is regarded as some evidence that the ex-
istence of the bureau is known. and the
objects and purposes are known, and that
many people intend TO avail themselves OF
the favorable opportunities secured by the
association.
The names for the mailing list are pour
ing in from every direction. The clerks
are up to their necks in this sort of litera-
ture and while it may not be very inter-
esting work to arrange them logically, it
is considered very important ard all the
care possible is being given. The lists as
prepared will enable the bureau on short
notice to turn to any locality in the eastern
states and send to it all the matter directed
and provided by the county immigration
societies.
The leading question, or feature of the
work as it now stands is to get out
advertising matter and direct the
work of inducing the people to come
to Kansas, assisted by the low railroad
rate secured. The executive committee
will give this matter careful attention aud
make as good "A show as possible. The bu-
reau itself will soon have the state book
prepared. Over sixty counties have copy
in and have made arrangements for their
ratio of the cost The matter being sent
in is of unusual merit. The variety of
styles and the manner the merits of each
county is presented will make the book of
unusual interest The general matter for
the entire state is ready for the type and
the only delay in getting the book ready to
be sent out will be forced by some slow
counties. Every day letters are being re-
ceived from counties saying they will have
everything ready within "a few days"
The committee hopes that the ''few days"
will be as few" as possible, for the time is
precious and as much haste as possible, as
estimated, should be used in getting the
books east. and the counties that have
promptly complied with the resolution
passed by the bureau to issue book will
not want to hold back very long now since
the program of excursions has been agreed
upon.