The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-01-03
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BALTIMORE, Jan. 2-The suggestion
made last week by Mr.. II. II. Edmonds,
of this city, taat the South. which had
an abundant corn crop last year. should
ship full train-load Of corn and meat
to the farmers of Nebraska, who are sur
ferlng because OF the shortage OF the
corn crop, has met with very quick re-
sponse throughout the country.
In inausuratlng this movement Mr.. Ed
monds telegraphed to the Governor Of
Nebraska az follows;
TO THE GOVERNOR OF NEBRASKA.
"In view Of the distress reported among
some OF the farmers OF Nebraska by rea-
son Of the short corn crop, and In view or
the abundant crops of the South. have
suggested the desirability Of the people
Of the South uniting TO send at least
train-load OF corn and provisions 10 Me-
braska for distribution TO those who are
In want. | did not mean TO intimate, In
making this suggestion, that the people
of Nebraska are not able TO care for those
who are in want In their own State; but
IL seemed to me that the time was oppor-
| tune for the South 10 utilize such an op-
| portunity as this 10 show to the world
| its appreciation OF the blessings 1t has
| received In an abundant crop last year.
| its appreciation OF the liberality with
| which the North and West have ever
| met every call from the South for help In
| time OF need, and also an appropriate
| occasion in which to put into effect forces
\ that would help TO unite our entire coun-
| try, obliterate all sectional lines, aud
| show that we are one people. IA south
| ern man, and yet above and beyond that.
an American, | believe this cffort OF
| the South i'm extending relief TO the West
| would prove the truth that 1t Is more
blessed 10 give than 10 receive.
II have requested Governor Northen. of
! Georgia. and he has consented 10 take
| charge of the matter and to gather I'm
| Atlanta whatever contributions may be
| offered for the purpose OF making up
this train-load to be shipped West"
| ACTIVELY TAKEN HOLD or.
| In response 10 this telegram Governor
| Crounse, OF Nebraska. wired Mr. I'd
monds that the proposed donation would
be thankfully received and that he de-
sired TO express his appreciation and also
| of the motive prompting the suggestion
OF such contribution from the South.
The movement has been taken hold OF
actively In the South. All southern rail-
reads have wired their willingness 10
handle contributions free. The Georgia
Southern and Florida and Seaboard Ar
| Line have each wired Offering. I'm adsss-
ton 10 carrying shipments free, to(on-
trib,ite carload of material apn ac-
| tive preparations are being npiue Tor
| getting tog, ther enough to I'LL al least y
| solid train. Vice-Pres.dent Baldwin. oi
the Southern railway, wired Mr.. Edmonds
Yesterday that President Spencer has
authorized all the agents OF that line 10
| accept contributions and has arranged 10
| give the use of one OF the freight jepot'
in Atlanta for consolidating all shipments
there. In a letter received yesterday Cos
ernor Northen states that he thinks ~
| will be able TO secure at least half
dozen carloads OF goods from CSors.
alone. The work OF organization in orlie
parts Of the South Is proceeding as rapid
ly as possible.
THE PLAN coMMINDED.
Oae Of the first kilograms received in re
sponse 10 the suggestion was from Hon
| Hoke Smith, Secretary OF the Interior
who said:
Il cordially commend your plan 10
| sending corn and meat 10 Western Ne
braska, Southern farmers have raise,
more of both this year than their sectio.
viii need. | hope your suggestion may b.
| executed"
This movement nauguratei In Balti
more. has attracted universal attention
not simply AZ an Illustration OF the fac
that the South has this year been able
by reason OF It's immense production o
corn and meat, TO contribute literally [.
the needs Of those who are suffering be
cause OF the great drouth In Nebraska
but as a kindly expression of the friend,
interest that Is uniting all parts OF thu
country and Obliterating the sactiona
lines that 80 long separated The souti
| and the West.