The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-23
DIRECT TRADE.
THE GREAT MOVEMENT EIPBNING
TO COMPLETION

After It Net Partial Succssses-Col.
Crosby, a Representative Of Rich
Ship Owners, Is in Atlanta-Hs ia
Arranging for a Steamship Line.
The Legislature Aids It by Inviting
Capitalists to Atlanta.
From the Atidntl Journal.
Direct trade is swiftly consummatinR.
Three pa tial lines are running, two at
Savannah and one at Brunswick. And
Col. 81. R. Crosby. leading and influential
citizen Of New York, is in Atlanta con.
fsrring with Col. Stoval and myself for
the speedy establishment of perfect line
au Savannah or Brunswick, with a s., 600. =
900 bank to advance on exports and i'm
ports, and otherwise sustain the line, while
Pat Calhoun and Col Phinizy of Augusta
have proposition from Ernest Bigland &
Co. Of London to start line at Port Royal,
sc.
Col. Crosby represents <. Sando, ESQ,
with whom are associated Sir George 8,
Baden-Powell, Hon. Cecil L. Parker and
other wealthy English capitalists aud ship
owners, who sailed from New Y ork Wednes-
day for London to perfect arrangements
for the enterprise after a visit here, and a
full examination of the field.
We have shown that the south is fully
ready for direct trade, and is ripe in every
condition for its successful start by a union
of southern and western powers and inter
ests. The effort has been warmly Endorsed
by every class aud authority in the most
solemn, official way. The great railway
heads will meet next week TO arrange the
railroads powerful cooperation with the
movement. And right upon the threshold
of the mighty benefaction, as if providence
comes to its aid, Cleveland's election fore
casts the final removal Of force bill menace
and paralysis, and the opening of the south
20 the fructifylng commerce Of the world.
A tremendous evidence of southern ssnti-
ment, and a striking help to this timely
scheme Of vast benefit, not only to the south
and west, but to the whole country, in
strengthening its trade, Is the unanimous
passage OF this eloquent resolution of Mr..
Calvin by the Georgia House of representa-
tives.
Resolved, By the general assembly Of Geor-
gia, That every announcement consistent with
the best interests of the people should be and
will be extended 60 capital seeking Investment
Rndithe fullest protection is hereby guaranteed
10 all capital that may be invested in our midst
RESOLVED, That in the name Of tbs people of
this great commonwealth, we extend to
capitalists and home seekers in every portion of
the country al invitation to visit Georgia and
see for themselves what we offer in social and
educational advantages; in salubrity of climate;
in possibilities in agriculture and horticultural
in manufacturing and In mining; in merchan-
disng in banking and In real estate-in a word
grand possibilities in every department of hui
man endeavor. We say to all: For every idle
dollar, and for every earnest honest worker,
there Is profitable place awaitin & in Georgia.
The broad invitation of Georga's general
assembly has vital significance.
The scheme of Col Crosby's English
friendsis grand. comprehensive and com
plete one. 1t embraces a feature of Judi
clous immigration, and the colonization of
South Georgia's fine truck region with the
best farmers.
1t proposes the momentous idea Of new
transcOntinental steamship route by Savan-
nah or Brunswick, Ga, and San Diego,
Cal. from England to Australia and New
Zealand, by railroad S45 miles shorter, and
by ship route, z, sou miles nearer than pres
ent routes, and avoiding the fogs and
dangers of the Newfoundland banks, the
ice hergs, and local storms of that passage.
And for these terrorS it substitutes, besides
the quicker carriage Of mails and shorter
dispatch of business, saving money, the
genial charms of the gulf stream, pleasant
yachting waters and fine harbors within the
lovely inlets and calm waters of southern
bays.
1t opens up TO the old world orange
Florida, our enchanting American Italy.
The pamphlet is in preparation, portray
ing the surprising advantages of the south
for homes and investment 10 and great map
showing the shorter railway routes from the
Atlantic to the Pacific for distribution by
the myriad over the north, west aud in
Europe. |. W. AVERY.