The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-10-30

Thomas Whitehead Commissioner OF Agri-
culture attended the Southern Interstate IN
migration Exposition ~ Raleigh \. - on
the 9TH and 9TH of October Virginia day
They recelved the greatest courtesy from the
officers Of the Exposition ana OF the AgrIcul,
tural Department OF the state. ana
were extended every opportunity TO
examine not only the exhl ITS but
the grounds. buildings. organization and
work OF all the departments connected Win
immigration agriculture and mechanics.
They were much gratlied at the success
both a. to quantity and variety OF the Exposi-
ton. They we're satisfied that this Exposition.
the first looking % permanent establishment
of place for exhibiting all the products OF the
mines forests fields and factories OF the
southern States where all visit rs ana travel
ers from other States and counties could see
what we have and what we arc dong ana
where our own southern people can advertise
and be prepared to see the vast
area of our unoccupied Ian s. 10 a great
advert sing move IN the right direction
and that it is a wise and practical movement
10 secure immil rants ready - settle ana
take citizenship among MS aud MAINTAIN theh-
selves and families in their new homes as
yell as Ia ottra mechanics. miners and .uln-
bermen for our newly developed resources
and wel-informed laborers for our agucui-
ture and its industries.
PRACTICAL ADVERTISEMENT.
We found that at such an exposition proper
specimens OF every product were or would be.
from every locality practical advertisement
OF what each State and county could do and
furnish.
This had already been done to consider
able extent. and during our visit was being
increased.
We examined the splendid building owned
and equipped by the state fOard Of Agricul-
ture. eiigiblv located near the business and
most public part of the city. arranged III AL
its departments with apparatus and laboratory
and supplied with iuil corps of experts Tor
every woyk required by the farmer, planter,
pomOogst and dairyman for his encourage
ment and protection.
The AGRICULTURAL Board control all agricul-
tnral work. the Agricultural College the eK.
pertinent station. fertilizer contract. farmers
Institutes. which they hold IN every county
once i'm two years by law. All these interests
are under an able board. acting as visitors OF
the college experiment station. as well as
board OF directors for the department IN It's
mining and manufacturing departments.
THE NECESSARY FUNDS.
I The funds for these ia addition to the FED
eral appropriations are secured by tax or
twenty-five cents on registered fertilizers Tor
saie in the State.
planting they believe Virginia. from what
tney could see OF the farms and FIELDS IS fully
equal TO our sister. but III the matter or manu-
factories and local industries her towns and VII
lagos indicate much greater improvement.
and advance than our own. In conjunction
with the Southern Interstate immigration
Association North Carolina is giving more
active attention and much more money To
the cause of Immigration than we have oeeh
able 10 do and they are satisfied that
they are slowly but surely succeeding IN
/ securing good class of immi Grants. and they
report lust as we do the large surplus OF I'M
cultivated lands and the need OF steady class
Of farmers with means 10 buy.
Like Virginia they found they were putting
forth active and persistent efforts for the IN
I creased production and marketing OF fruits
and the industries connected with their pro-
ductiOn.
ADDREssE
Arrangements were made for Us 10 address
the people nj the Exposition building, which
duty we performed in the presence OF dis
tingu shed and attentive audience. introduced
/ by General Coke. the Secretary OF state.
Altogether your messengers mad pleasant
and instructive visit We lnclose herewith q
I letter received by the Commissioner OF Agrl,
culture from General +. b. Chiffon, general
manager of the Exposition, to whom we are
indebted for courtesies and acts OF kindness.
THE LITTER.
Indeed. am glad @ hear from you ana 10
! know that Richmond is taking some steps 70
secure the Exposition for 1892. The present
| Exposition will prove the greatest sue ess
ever achieved IN the South. and 1t Will prove
| a still greater success another year.
Richmond is the place of memories the
Mecca 10 which all feet desire 10 tread. Her
| battiefelds belong alike to the North and tho
! South. Her monuments speak OF heroes and
deeds that emblazOned the shields OF q COM
mon country All people from oil parts want
10 visit Richmond 10 Is easier 10 draw q
crowd there than TO any point North " South.
| She WAS the battle-ground OF the combined
D wers ofthe world and her four years history
| Of war " ereiu her defenders held the world at
| bav makes her the one historic SPOT aroun
! which all interest and curiosity cling. with
! hel al}eDdid system Of railways AMI hel un-
! paraeed water advantages L ia possible 10
keen up a stream Of people all the tine.
! Richmond has money invested IN fine expo
| stlOn building and grounds aud she can put
| them 10 mu good use through the great
| South IN Interstate Exposition rs TO build up
| and strengthen every interest in her midst.
| Every man. woman aud child IN your city
should be- alive 70 secure the southern Expo
stion aud locate il among you as soon as pos
! sible.
WIDELY KNOWN.
| Nothing connected with the South is Sc
| advertised throughout the North. asst and
| West and Also the whole Of Europe. az the
| Southern Interstate Immigration Bureau and
| the Southern Inter. tate exposition. and
nothing will 80 ADVERTISE Richmond as the
| iOcat on Of the bureau and the Exposition
W in her gates The Exposition insures low
rates of trsye all the time, and 1t IS as easy to