The Democrat. (Scotland Neck, Halifax Co., N.C.) 1884-1896, 1895-08-08
WAITING FOR THE TIDE.

During the past few years much has
been said in the prints about the posi-
bilities of the South. To one who has
opportunity to. make the proper obser-
yations these possibilities have not been
overdrawn.
During the past few months much
has been said In the prints about the
development OF the South by Northern
capital. We think these probabilities
have perhaps been oyerdrawn. And
there is danger of losing opportunities
bv trusting too much to the supposed
probabilities Of a great influx Of north
ern capital to hasten southern develop
ments.
There is no questioning the fact that
our northern brethren have for long
time seen the probable possibilities OF
the South. And they have at last ac-
knowledged that they see a fine Oppor-
tunity for the development Of our great
resources but they have given no
guarantee that they are coming
amongst us and develop these resources
and let us stand idly by and see it done
and reap our share of the benefits.
This the North Will not do, and the
sooner the South finds it out the bet
ter for us.
1t is indeed very pleasing to re ad In
the papers that certain business clubs
and associations in the North have Civ
en- expression to their confidence in the
possibilities OF the South but there is
danger that we of the South may count
too much on these pretty dreams OF
money flowing down here to build up
our Industries while we stand by and
lust show the capitalists of the North
where to invest their money
We cannot afford to wait for the
tide. If we do we shall certainly be
disappointed. There is no question
about our possibilities. There is nc
question about the fact that the South
presents one of the most inviting fields
so- r>>sl> end enterprise that can be
found in this great country. But The
South must do it's own share in effect
ing these developments and in demon
stratlng these possibilities, Or it vii
not be DONE We must not wait fO
the tide of immigration to roll in upol
lis in the hope that it Will bring none,
and drop it down at our doors We
national or local, to smooth the wa,
for our enterprises; but we must seiz'
the opportunities which we alread,
have, and in so doing we shall caus,
even larger opportunities and posslbili
ties to open before us.
The fact that the North has seen ant
acknowledged the possibilities of on
section, should quicken our energies in
stead of cause us to wait for our breth
rem UP there to come and do the work
for us.
we open our avenues of develop
ment to all who Will come, and we biz
them a hearty welcome but let us no
wait. Let us Join hands here at HON,
and do all we can for ourselves in de
velOplng our own resources, and Their,
will still be room for others to come a
they may be inclined to do so.
THE DEMOCRAT believes that actin!
on these principles ana suggestions, l
is possible for Scotland Neck to quick
ell pace and bring something new t.
light. We have made some improve
ments and have shown some develop
ment, but have we shown these thing
commensurate with our opportunities
Let us not wait. Let us push out. LIE
us have some new enterprise righ
away. What can we have? Nav
what may we not have if we will o.
to work with the confidence and tn,
hope that our environments bespeako