The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-22

its own use.
ut is thought in this way that the colony
may be made almost self-sIstaining after
the first year.
"It would also be the intention to put
q portion Of the lands into oranges,
as we'll as bananas and other tropical
fruits. for when the railroad already build
ing across the State of Guatemala is COM
pleted it will place the colony III direct con-
nection with the Eastern markets. and the
orange product may be made very profit
able.
"Just let me say here that with only half
Of the land under cultivation it would net
the investor about 1913 per cent and each
colonist about $500 per annum at the lowest
average. Still, at even less figures there is
a margin for large profits to be realized.
ut is safe TO say that any one joining the
colony would be worth at least $4,000 at
the end of ten years after having lived all
that time and be assured of permanent
occupation and no risks TO run.
1T is evident that by purchasing a large
tract of land it can be had on better terms
than small one. Also that by doing the
work on large scale under one manage
ment. not only would the costs be brought
down much lower than ii il we're all done
under individual ownership and manage
ment, but that more uniform results could
be secured.
besides. every one knows that the great
est bar to individual enterprise of this sort
is the comparatively large outlay at the
start, which could not be undertaken by
any one Individual with only 500 capital.
In my opinion the large number of people
who live upon a salary can never become
independent except by combination.
The colony upon arrival would erect
temporary buildings, such as large sleeping
apartments, eating-house, kitchen, hospital.
etc. Later on cottages would be erected
with every comfort and convenience,
also substantial warehouses and coffee
driers. 1t would also own its own schools
and public buildings. A suitable piece of
land for these purposes would be reserved.
1.-THE care Of the sick would be borne by
the colony, and q physician would be placed
in charge Of the hospital TO be paid out of
hospital fund to be created by an assess
ment on each member per month, and to
be deducted from their dividends at the end
Of each year.
THE colony will adopt a constitution of
its own in conformity with the articles of
incorporation and the laws of Guatemala
and frame bylaws governing themselves.
of years there cannot be any dissolution,
but afterward majority shall govern.
''No salaries are TO be paid its officers,
and each man in the colony will share
equally in all respects.
1T Is the intention OF every colony to re-
strict itself so as TO have the best society
possible. Every one who joins the colony
must be of sound mind, able bodied and of
good character.
"Any one who may not have the 500 to
invest may be able to raise the necessary
amount TO join the colony by getting his
friends to take some shares for him, he TO
represent them.
The ConsuLGeneral OF Guatemala In
this city has informed us that tho colony
would be we'll received, and thought that a
part OF the investors shares could be
placed in Guatemala. His Government Of
fers special inducements to immigrants,
and Is particularly favorable 10 Ameri-
cans.
"Ihe colony will be known as San
Francisco colony and il will take from here
most Of its supplies and will do its trading
principally with this city.
1--WE expect that the members will to a
large extent consist of Eastern people who
have come to the Pacific Coast and been un-
able 20 find anything to do here. The or
ganization is, therefore, phlanthropic
proposition. and commends itself on that
ground. 1t will, we feel sure. result in do
ing much good to those concerned and to
this city.
AT the meeting to be held in a few days
the Consul-General will be present to an
swer any questions that may be asked. and
stereopticon views Of the country will be
shown.
Il may also state that the Consul General
informs us that the su pplies OF the colony
will be admitted free OF duty and every
necessary protection will be granted by his
Government with other concessions.
"His Government would also grant sub
sides for railroad building for opening up
the country, and was already paying a
subsidy TO one railroad of 100000 per
annum for twenty-five years"
Guatemala has an area equal 10 Ohio, and
has about the same population as California
II has coast line of $500 miles, over SEQ
miles OF railway. 5000 miles of telegraph,
and cattle valued at SIS, 0OO, 600
There is compulsory system Of educa-
ton, with $4,000 pupils In the schools.
Over S1,0o0,000 has been expended in school
buildings alone, and each year over $3.50, goo
is bring expended in public roads.
The climate. except along the coast Is
healthful, and the soil. rich In all tropical
production
Because OF the unhealthful climate of the
low marsh lands along the coast of Central
America il Is a common idea that the whole
country Is the same. On the contrary
Guatemala is most delightful, and as health
full as California.
The altitude of Guatemala City Is about
5000 feet, but 5000 feet is best for the Guilt
walton OF the coffee plant, and the climate
ut that altitude is much the same as South
ern California and very healthful The
range OF temperature throughout the year
Is not over IL deg.
There are two seasons. the wet extend ing
from May TO November and the dry during
the remainder of the year. The rains do
not usually set in till about o'clock in the
afternoon and cease about midnight, the
weather during the rest of the day being
clear and pleasant.
railroad is now being constructed from
the Atlantic coast to connect with the Qua
temala railway. so that there will soon be
railroad across the country from the At
lantic to the Pacific In competition to the
Panama Railway. This. with the compile
tion of the Nicaragua canal, will place Qua
temala in direct communication with every
market and nation of the world.
Coffee has been grown In Guatemala for
about thirty years. and a considerable part
Of the crop comes to San Francisco. But
the best quality goes to London, the next
best to Hamburg and the third to San Fran
cisco. 1t is said that 10000 600 pounds an
nualy are consumed on the Pacific Coast
alone. These figures are every year iucreas.
ing.
Coffee is staple article. not perishable
product and will pass the same as money
at all times.
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