The herald., 1894-01-07

HIht, III lb5 X6OBIAplChl lOChtlOu, lOI IL
liea almost exactly midway between the
equator and Arctic circle and but q little
south Of the center line OF the temper
ate zone and secondly, physical con-
/ ditions so modify the temperature that
there is neither extreme heat nor cold.
On the north q mountain range protects
it from the frosts Of winter, and the
winds during that season bring to it
the warmth of the torrid zone, for they
blow with considerable regularity from
the south or southerly direction. In
the summer the trade winds blow regu-
larly from the northwest, bringing
with them the cooling atmosphere of
the northern seas. The county is open
| to the sea, which gives free
play to the breezes both in
Summer and winter. The ealubrity Of
the climate lie phenomenal, animals are
strong and enduring, the natives are
healthy, and the section is O sanitarium
for invslids from other parts OF the ma
ton, who generally improve or recover
their health. 1t is country where one
can live out of doors for $50 days OF the
year. Health and longevity are charac-
teristics Of the people. The soil is i'm
mensely fertile and produces in soun-
dance and variety, including all the
cerea, except rice, all the vegetables
known to temperate latitudes, raisins,
wine and table grapes, the berries, all
the fruits OF the temperate and some OF
the tropical latitude, olives, walnuts and
almonds Two crops OF vegetables are
produced in the year. The rains are in
the winter season, and in the summer
water for irrigation is plentiful. In no
country in the world can 80 much be-
produced, whether in quantity or value.
by the same labor as i'll Southern Cali
fornia. Soil and climate are elements
that in the highest degree contribute to
the progress OF civilization.
The scenery is such as to promote a
healtLful growth OF the imagination,
and the flowers, shrubs and picturesque
wales that OF aesthetics, and there ie
every surrounding that furnishes ali
menC for the reasoning powers. The
rewards to labor stimulate exertion.
Nowhere can people find so much leisure
from manual toll, 30 much time for &C.
quirlng knowledge after gaining coEl-
portable sustenance. No country is able
to sustain denser population. Pro-
ductione are SO abundant ana various
that large Hections are destined to be-
come horticultural cities with most OF
the advantages OF vertable cities, aud
without the disadvantages. Such a con-
dition exists to considerable extent
already, though Southern California is
comparatively a new country. Socia
intercourse can thus be free and fre-
quent, and every educational and relig-
ious advantage can be provided without
burdensome expense and enjoyed with
out inconvenience. Nature has done it's
part with profuse hand, and it only re-
mains for man to supplement its work.
There is at present a great lack OF popu-
lation to make the country what it
should be. Production from the soil is
not tithe of what it may be, and there
has not been nor ia there now that de-
yelopment OF manufacturing industries
which is necessary to the highest pros
perity. Raw materials are not alto
gether wanting and markets for manu-
facturers are constantly increasing. Ex-
tensive regions are natural trade die
tricts for Southern California cities.
Transportation facilities are fairly
ample for present wants and no
doubt they will be extend
ed as they are required by
Increased productions. Charges are
high, but they are destined to be re-
duced as traffic is enlarged, and in obs-
dience 10 popular demands. Large land
holdings have been and are obstacles to
settlement and development, but they
must be subdivided as population in
creases. Such holdings are in conflict
with the genius of our institutions and
with public opinion. Southern Califor-
MIA is just passing out of the period Of
colonization and into that of organiza-
tion. The spirit of speculation is fast
disa) )pearing and the era Of rational de-
velopment has commenced in earnest.
immigration is now of the classes who
wish to become permanent residents,
rather than spectators.
The political institutions of the United
States are favorable to the progress of
civilization. There is no law or religious
creed that forbids doubt or inquiry or
the investigation of any subject. The
laws OF California and the sentiment Of
the people favor schools and churches,
both of which are literally patronized.
Perhaps no part of she nation is better
supplied with facilities for acquiring q
common school education. High schools.
academies and universities abound and
are we'll patronized. Public improve
ments are carried on with liberal hand.
The present population is good stock
to build on. Mainly, it is composed OF
immigrants from all parts OF the nation
and the best countries OF Europe. They
are not scum and riff-raff, but indus
trious, orderly, intelligent. Southern
California borders on the occidental sea,
and as civilization has grown in the on
ward march OF population westward, it
will have attained its highest develop
ment here as soon as the elements which
contribute to it have their natural and
! full effect. These elements exist in soil,
climate, ecenery,' political, religious and
educational institutions and in the char
acler of the present and prospective
population. That contamination will
be realized when the material resources
of the country are adequately developed,
and the desire to amass inordinate
wealth does not interfere with the at
tainmert of that which constitutes the
highest achievement Of man.
As men emigrate to new countries to
improve their material condition it is
quite natural that the first and main
effort should be to advertise SO as to in
duce immigration of those whose am
bition is to acquire fortunes. The peo-
Pile of Southern California have not
been negligent in this respect; it's ci-
mate has been proclaimed as superb, it's
scenery as magnificent, and it's produc-
tions enriching. These facts have been
spread abroad diligently and with pos
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