The record-union., 1892-03-26

ing of thought upon the several public
questions which have engaged the atten
ton OF its members.
We come from Tehama County on the
north, and from Los Angeles in the south,
with local coloring to our thoughts. We
have met monthly, and discussed matters
with calmness and desire 10 know the
truth. Judgment has been formed, and
the several members have gone to their
homes with the one opinion formed, and
this unity of opinion has been potent
factor IN forming public opinion. Our
meetings have been an intellectual
stimulus TO all of our members.
There is wide field for further effort.
More determined effort must be made to
induce an intelligent immigration TO our
State, There is room here for millions of
people; a denser population will create
new Industries, and country and cities
Will both be benefited thereby.
The Boards of Trade and Supervisors
OF the various counties, merchants, eSpe-
cially those OF San Francisco, public and
private corporations of the State, have
contributed literally in promoting the
success OF the Institution. With such a
sentiment Of pride and interest pervading
the elements which comprise its support
and maintenance, the future success of
the board is definitely and fully assured.
The early completion of the hand book
assured. 1t will prove a valuable adj
Junct to the forces now at command in Of
terlng information concerning the soil,
productions and topography OF the
counties represented. 1t may not be out
OF place to suggest, however, that the
handbook, although general in charac-
ter, will be necessarily condensed into
! the smallest space possible, in order TO
cover the purpose which its title implies.
For that reason the various counties
should send the General Manager for dis
trlbutlon liberal supplies of special litera-
ture, showing those points upon which
Immigrants seek direct information, 4. e.,
the availability, desirability and cost of
lands. 1t is not the cost of transportation
which affects immigration for man can
come to California for about $40 so much
as lack of knowledge as to the class and
location of lands which he wishes To Sc
cure. This information can be promul-
gated only through the medium of printed
matter directly bearing on the points
mentioned. Each county should at once
appreciate the necessity of action in that
| line.
This information is for two classes.
One desires so-called cheap lands, where
it is expected that the increment of value
alone will be the means of acquiring
wealth. The other, and the most inn
portant class, is composed of those who
appreciate the fact that the UdtUe of land
is based upon its productive capacity. In
this lies the true secret of the value Of
land in California. 1t has been the aim
of this board to present this question to
the people of the East, and to show them
by comparisons that land in California
having producing capacity which. in
the East, would fix the value at 81 900 per
acre, may be purchased here at prices
ranging from $50 to 500 per acre.
In conclusion, | beg to express my
grateful appreciation of the high distinc-
ton conferred upon me, and especially
for the uniform courtesy, confidence and
cooperation which have always seconded
my efforts in the administration of my
Office. Respectfully submitted,
EUGENE j. GREGORY, President.