The record-union., 1891-02-01
LACK OF LOCAL PRIDE.
An Impartial Stranger Frankly Crit
cises Our People.
''what is the Matter With sacra-
mentors : The Question
Plainly Answered.

When the following conversation was
had with Mr.. Samuel, no idea of puttino
1t into print was entertained. Suisse
quently it was thought to be worthy the
consideration of all Sacramentans. and
since the truth can harm none, and error
II 1t exists should be brought to light, the
statements Of Mr.. Samuel to a RECORD
UNION reporter have, with the consent of
Mr.. Samuel, been reduced to writing.
and are herewith given to the readers of
the SUNDAY UNION under the belief that
they will do good
Mr.. l.. Samuel is general manager of
the Vest Shore, an illustrated journal
that has long been published at Portland.
and that has done good work in making
the claims of the Northwest country
widely known. The business of Mr..
Samuel and his associates III thus attrac-
lively presenting the claims and beauties
OF the towns, cities, and lands of the
upper States of the coast, is en-
dorsed by the highest authority and the
foremost men of all that section, whose
i iel he bears highly endorsing him.
me West Shore. he says, never SOlicits
Tor illustrations or charges for them. 1t
taxes up section and presents views and
accounts of it, with no other compensa-
tlon than that the journal receives in the
ordinary course of business. This policy
has Won success for it, and in continual
llOn OF 1t, Mr.. Samuel has entered uuon
the illustrating Of California in like man
ner, and has already taken views in this
Guy, IN San Francisco, throughout the
Sacramento Valley and in some parts of
Central and Southern California.
MI. Samuel was asked by the RECORD
Union reporter what he thought of this
city.
THE ONE BIG DRAWBACK.
i like it, was the reply; 'sbut it has
serious drawbacks, or rather one that
overshadows all others.'
Indeed! What what are your oppor-
tunities of judging us?''
Il spent my boyhoOd here; I received
my education here; some of the tenderest
memories of my life cling about Sacra-
mento; l love the place, and I visit it
quietly every year and spend some time
amidst Old scenes. l am an observer
by occupation, and so I think, under the
circumstances, that l. can speak of Sacra-
mento fairly, and with love for her and
yet with strict justice to the TRUTH
But have you Other places in mind with
which to compare us 20
That is inst it; / am traveller. visit
all parts of the coast, all towns, cities and
productive or promising sections of the
land beween Chicago and Portland. and
80 q SUM dS our tcITlLOry extends, and
north to the British possessions. I have
made Portland, Or, my home for nine
teen years, and have seen all the North
west development Of that time and been
active in it,
well, [ guess you are competent to
Judge, Mr.. Samuel. Now, then, tell us
what you find to commend, and what to
object to in Sacramento"
Bear in mind that 1 did not invite this
conversation"
THAT is correct. The REcoRD-UxroN
invited it."
Very well. Sacramento is beautiful
city. 1t viii, outside of its business dis
tr!cts, compare iavorably with any city
OF the West or North. of like size. and
with many much larger. It's residence
section is eXquisitely attractive and beau
tiful; its shade and foliage are delights
TO the senses. The business section is |
behind.''