The herald., 1894-11-11

facts on which the statement
is based. If everybody east Of the
mountains really knew what Californis's
resources and attractions are there would
be such tide of immigration flowing to
the Pacific coast as was never before
turned to any other portion of our vast
country. But. as yet, only q very small
percentage of people who have never
been in California appreciate this region !:
and they are not likely to appreciate
it until they have seen it or spent some
time in q careful examination of its pc.
culiar and variegated features. 1t is un-
fortunate that many exaggerated state
ments have been circulated concerning
the Pacific end of the United States, as
such falsehoods are always sure to re.
act and result in disgust among persons
who have read and heard them. Plain
facts are good enough. There is not the
slightest excuse for exaggeration.
Among many eastern people who
hold favorable opinions Of California.
there exist some very erroneous ideas.
For example, the excellence Of the
climate OF this state is generally
acknowledged everywhere. Yet when
one speaks OF 1.-THE climate Of Califor-
nis," without mentioning any particular
locality. the term is vague one, and is
liable to prove misleading. There are
within the boundaries of this immense
state many different kinds OF climate /;
in fact, there is every kind that any.
body wants. and . few varieties that
nobody wants. 1t is not literally true
that man can here sleep with his
head in one kind of climate and his feet
in another kind. But it is true that
climatic conditions differ widely in
localities very near each other, accord
ing to altitude, proximity to the ocean,
or to mountain ranges; 30 that in the
winter season q person can sleep and
eat breakfast in q temperature far below
freezing point, dine at midday where
warm sunshine, fruits. flowers and
green grass suggest the finest OF June
weather in the east. and tnen, long pc
fore sunset, reach resort on the beach
and enjoy an invigorating plunge into
the surf. With 30 many varieties OF
climate, all classes OF persons, sick or
we'll, can find conditions adapted to
their various needs and tastes.
With present facilities for overland
journeying. a trip from Chicago to the
Pacific ocean, either in winter or sum-
mer, 10 a pleasurable experience for
persons fond of railroad travel. All the
traveller need do ls to enter one of the
fine Pullman sleeping cars in the splen.
didly equipped overland trains of the
Santa Fe route, at the eastern end of the
line, and without change of train or
coach during the entire journey. ride in
comfort and luxury to the Pacific ocean,
reaching Los Angeles. or San Diego, in
less than four days from the time of
leaving Chicago.
There is room enough in California
for the accommodation of the entire
population of the United States. and the
natural resources Of this country are
sufficient for all. Indications point to
a tremendous ingress OF people from tie
east this season, and they should be go
treated that they will feel disposed to
become citizens and home builders
among US. 1t is to be hoped that no
newcomer among Us, whose presence is
desirable, will be frightened away by
extortionate prices OF living. or by any
other indiscretions of those who have
established residences here.