The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-01-17
SOUTHERN PROGRESS.
Prominent Men Express Qualification at
Her Rapid strides.

BALTIMORE, MD, January l6.-The Man
uacturers Record this week viii publish
the views OF a number Of prominent public
men upon the future Of the South. or upon
the progress made in the South since 1850,
set for i'm the Records special bankers
edition a few weeks ago. Letters are pub
lished from Nice-President Morton, Secre-
taries Blaine. Window, Noble and Rusk,
ROstmaster-Gcneral Manamaker and Sem
atOrs Vest. Reagan. Sherman and Hawley.
Nice-President Morton is periodically glad
that the great diversity of industries in
which the south is now engaged brings II
in line with all other sections, 20 the mutual
benefit of ALL. Secretary Blaine, in concise
terms. SAYS that it is "a patriotic work 20
make known 10 the world the rich and
varied resources Of the Southern States Of
the Union.
Secretary Window finds the remarka-
Die commercial and industrial growth Of the
South exceedingly gratifying, and regards
il as "a splendid illustration 0fthe beneicent
results of the American principle Of protec-
tom
Postmaster-General Wanamaker; ''The
industrial advancement OF the South, as
shown i'm the pages Of the special bankers
edition of the Manufacturers Record, which
YOU have been good enough 90 send me, is
Indeed marvellous. The hope Of any c0un-
trv. or of any par Of any country, is IN the
honest industry Of its people. II 10 this
quality can be added the courageous enter
prise which plans and carries forward. and
the liberal thrift which spends as well as
saves. there can DE no question, ] should
think. of the complete prosperity Of the
Union. 10 which Northern sentiment and
GOOD fellowship. as we'll as Northern capi-
tal. are more and more reaching out"
Secretary Noble refers particularly 10 the
great advance in the educational interests
of the South as shown by the excess Of en-
r0llmout i'm the common schools over the
increase OF population between six and
fourteen wears Of ace. He refers also % the
great landed interests the Interior Depart
ment has under its control in the south,
which are being rapidly disposed Of, and
adds. .The constant and continuous in
crease I'm the demand for homes under the
general laws OF the country is cheering
indication of the future Of that portion Of
our common country"
Secretary husk expresses his graiirca-
tion at the evidence furnished him pf south
cru progress. He introduces Nari0ua sub
iects that will greatly interest Southern far
mers.
me several Senators whose letters are
puhlished are also much gratined 10 note
the advancing prosperity Of the south.
senator vest, OF Missouri, says: There is
not i'm the history Of the world progless %
marvellous as that OF the Southern people
since the war; Incidentally he makes a
plea for "hands Of' i'm the administration OF
State and local aiiaias.
Senator sherman. Of Ohio. thinks that the
success of varied mechanical industries VIII
induce "A greater variety Of agricultural pro-
ducts, and will bring TO the south that
which is most wanted there-a home mar
ket for home products. He trusts that pros
perity will settle the race conflict on iair
basis for with a diversity of pursuits me
negro will become more valuable, more IN
dependent and more worthy OF the rights
and privileges Of freedom.
senator Hawley. Of Connecticut, agrees
with the Record that the "history Of many
southern towns in the last iiye years reads
like a romance" lie earnestly wishes that
more capitalists would go into his native
Sfate-NOrth CarOlina-whOse ranges OF
climates, soils, fauna and ii0ra and MN
erals are not eQualled by those of any other
-tate.v
Commenting on the views expressed IN
these lctiefs. tbs Record adds 'lhe HIlleis
NJ the foregoing letters are from all sections
~ the country east Of the Rocky mountains.
they have been many years In public liie,
and bv virtue Of their numerous ana Narleu
associations and opportunities have become
fairly informed about the financial, pollti'
cal aud social conditions Of all our states
and territories. Differing nom each otheI
ON many Of the questions that occupy tne
American mind, they all as good paiIlols
and citizens, rejoice la iAe progress anu
prosperity OF the south, ana hsalui{ hVPs
tbaf IA NAV continue increasingly. In TINS
unifv of hope, they faithfully represent the
earnest and universal wish OF the American
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