The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-12-13
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RESOURCES OF THE SOUTH
And Some Observations in Respect to
Political Matters.

And Some Observations in Respect to
Political Matters.
The great and all-absorbing question of
southern resorces has been the greatest
theme for men of all classes and pursuits
to engage their most thoughtful atten-
ton.
1 heartily indorse every word that was
so ably and eloquently spoken by the
Rev. Charles Strong in his sermon on
last Sunday evening. Such a sermon can
not fail to have telling effect, when
such unanswerable truths were presented
for the thoughtful consideration of the
capitalist and the struggling masses of
humanity.
The development of the south is unques-
tionably a vast and inexhaustble field
of investment, and 1 predict that the flu
ture of the south will be fraught with
glowing promises of phenomenal growth
in few years. am glad to know that
thinking people in every community are
beginning to investigate the possibilities
that lie in this direction, and further
more, believe that the most rigid inquiry
will only confirm the vague impressions
already held concerning the productive
section lying below Mason and Dixon's
line. The reason why the south should
make material Industrial advances is that
the natural resources of the south are
enormous and the opportunities for con-
verting its product into finished materials
are not equaled in any other portion of
the country The climate is so equable
in character that living expenses are less
than in the north. The south can compete
with the north in almost any branch
of manufacturing, and in view of the fact
that so many men are unemployed IN our
southern cities is that there is very little
DEVELOPMENT in our manufacturing in
terest There is no reason why any man
in our southern cities should be unem-
Dloyed when we are SO peculiarly
blest by natural resources, equal, If not su-
perior to those of any other country. The
great need of our southern cities is fac
tories No people in the United states
have better opportunities than we. Our
mineral resources are almost boundless;
our soil most productive; our climate Is
unsurpassed, and our people are un-
euualed in native ability. The spirit
of enterprise Is not confined by any geo
graphical limit.
The government cannot exercise pater-
nal care nor foster individual interest with
out Gripping enterprise and destroying
the spirit of self reliance. Men must be
thrown on their own resources if they are
TO attain the dignity Of their manhood. 1t
is gross injustice to tax one man or one
section of the state to enrich another. The
people ought to be willing to be taxed to
secure wise legislation, the administra-
ton of Just laws and the protection of all
in the use Of their freedom and the enjoy
ment of the fruits of their labors Moth
ing more should be required politically.
The oficehoider must not be dependent
on his salary for a living. The office
holder must be man of business ability.
He must be man of strength of charac-
ter and intelligence. He must be man
who can command respect and attention
in a public audience. He must be famil-
lar with the duties of his office and I'M
hampered by political ties, and who will
give the public his best efforts for the
honest administration of all affairs per-
tanning to the welfare Of the state. When
the people become patriotic, honest and
familiar with what Is just and right, no
man will be permitted 70 remain in a
place of trust and honor who is incom-
petent and unworthy. They will exer-
else their intelligence and sound judg-
ment in selecting public servants. When
the people do these things we may expect
the love Of country, competence and hon
esty in politics. E. II. A.