Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1891-06-12
ductors of their own nationality for the en-

ductors of their own nationality for the en-
tire Journey
fourteen million five hundred thousand
immigrants came TO this country since
about 1920, and of these 13,000,0o0
have been brought here since the
| commencement of this railway develop
ment. II is the never-failing text of the
Fourth of July orator to speak of these i'm
migrants as the down-troddeu and op
pressed millions who fed from tyranny to
seek refuge upon our shores, when the
fact is they came here TO take possession of
the rich lands of the West which should
have been left for the occupancy of our
children.
But it is said that every mile of new
railroad in the West brings under cultiva-
ton i'm, 900 fresh acres. Within the last
thirty years the acreage devoted to corn
has increased from Il, 600 900 20 7S,000.0 900.
and the yield from 500. 000. 600 to 2.O0O, 0O0,-
600 In wheat the area has expanded from
II, OOO,O TO IS, 600, 900 acres, and the yield
from 100, 600 0G0 to SOC. 900, 900 bushels. Out
lying and beyond these grain fields are the
cattle ranges. They supplement them, and
both together contribute to the overpro-
duction Of cattle which overwhelms US.
What is the remedy? 1t is for you TO
suggest and discuss"
I'VE agree with the railroad people them
selves that too many roads have been built,
ner in which our public lands We're disposed
OF was something worse than crime. 1t
mas been the past policy of most railways
to so ADJUST the rates OF frelghtS as to
nearly equalize the value of all the good
agricultural lands in the United States.
This has worked great injustice to Ohio
and to the older farming communities, but
the interstate commerce law has to some
extent relieved US in that although they
still have right to take cattle and other
farm products from Kansas City to New
York at the same rate charged from this
city they have no longer the right TO charge
US more. Let US be grateful for that.
In the service of the railway companies is
enlisted the very best business talent in
the country: the best organizing talent, the
best newspaper service, the best and
brightest legal lights are secured at princely
salaries to give their entire and best efforts
to the promotion of the interests of their
employers. With so much at stake, with
so much of our prosperity literally within
their control, we need to be alert in prOtec
ton of our own rights and interests. We
need men in congress competent to protect
the interests of the cattle growers and
those upon whom we depend for market
for our products We should give our per-
sistent support to the men Of any party
who are in accord with our interests and
will protect our equitable rights. We
think 1t Is the business of 4 statesman TO
study the cause of popular suffering and
discomfort and to devise legislation to ease
the lntoerabe burdens imposed Oy trusts
and railway discrimination
1T is stated that the Union Pacific rail
way is indebted to our government in more
than s50000,000 for interest on its bonds
guaranteed for the company This road
has long had a profitable carrying trade in
the transportation of cattle fed on the pub
lie lands and destined to the Kansas City