The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1894-02-11

gradual than from any other city in
Southern California, and might say,
from any other city in the entire state
OF California. Besides the great trans
continental lines OF railways we have
the coast lines.
In addition to the railway facilities
there are three or four tide water ports
contiguous to Los Angeles, through
which the products of the whole eOuth-
western territory can find outlet to meet
such demands as may come from the
great markets of Asia and Polynesia, ss
we'll as from the many cities of our own
Pacific coast.
The products Of this southwestern sec
ton of the United States, many of which
cannot with equal advantage be pro-
duced elsewhere, will always be in de-
mand beyond our own confines.
The fact has been demonstrated be-
yond dispute that nowhere in the United
States can beets be grown so rich in
sweetness as are those of Southern Cali
fornia. If the United States government
could see the wisdom OF fostering this
young industry for few years longer, 1t
would eventuste in such an increased
home production that so far as sugar lie
concerned, at least, we should be inde-
pendent of all the nations Of the earth.
Sooner or later, if indeed the time
has not already come, the balance of
the trade will be in our favor.
Last, but not least, as factor in our
future greatness, is the far famed
GLORIOUS climate" This will continue
to attract to our borders the most de-
sirable eastern culture, intelligence and
wealth.
l believe the facts to which have
alluded. together with many others
which might be readily adduced. point
with unerring certainty to Los Angeles
as the furure metropolis, not only of
Southern California, but OF the en-
tire southwest.
j. s. Slauson responded to the final
toast, Our Chamber of Commerce. He
was in happy vein, and after a charac-
teristically amusing introduction pro-
ceeded to speak briefly on the toast. 1t
was not, he said, soils or climates that
made country, but the men. He re-
ferred to the progress of Chicago and
Detroit; how the former, thanks to the
efforts of her men, had grown from a
mudhole to her present size and power,
while Detroit bad made but little pro-
gress when compared with the Windy
city. He appealed to his hearers to
bend their energies towards the adj
vancement OF the section, and be re-
garded as were the men OF Chicago.
The following letters Of regret were
received:
FROM SENATOR PERKINS.
beg to return you my hearty thanks
for your kind invitation to banquet with
the mem bers Of the chamber of COM
merce of your city on the 10th inst.
regret exceedingly that my duties in
congress prevent me from being present
on that suspicious occasion.
The chambers of commerce of our
state, and the southern part especially,
have done great deal Of good, in bring
ing into prominence the commercial and
material resources of the state.
They have accomplished a public
work, acting collectively, that could not
have been done in any other manner.
am sure that l would enjoy the
speeches that will be made at your an
nual dinner much more than do those
/ have heard on the tariff bill that fails
to provide sufficient revenue to support
the government.
The representatives of California,
however, in both branches of congress,
are working zealously together FOR the
general good of our state; believing that
that which benefits California is good
for our whole country; but, unfortun-
ately for our success. we have not yet
fully convinced a majority of the 444
members that compose the houss of
representatives and senate that Califor-
MAS interests is the standard of meas
ure for the prosperity of all the other
states. We are hopeful, nevertheless,
that such legislation win be enacted into
laws as will best advance the interests
and prosperity of our whole country.
sincerely trust that your reunion at
the annual dinner will be most pleas
ant and profitable one to you all and
that each member and guest present
will long live to celebrate each return
ing anniversary.
| remain, very truly yours,
Gro. @. PERKINS.