The National tribune., 1896-06-04
FDTToR's CHAT.
where Immigrants are Wanted-Lette'
From a New York Veteran.

EDITORS CHAT
where Immigrants are wanted-Letter
From a New York Veteran.
DESIRABLE IMMIGRANTs.
krropos of the discussion which has been
going on in the Loyal Home Workers Depart
ment. on the question OF restricted lmmigra-
ton. is the following taken from the May num-
Der Of the Northwest Magazine, published al St.
Paul Mimi, in the interest OF the vast unoe-
veloped and developed resources OF that vast
region.
In an article on the present industrial and
business outlook as it presents itself 10 .ne
editor, MI. Il. V. Smaley, who is thoroughly
familiar with his whole held oil survey -
found the following:
1.-The steady flow of new settlers into north
erp Minnesota and the recent big movement oil
Duukards into North Dakota are slsnIhcsnt
indications of a new spirit of restlessness and
enterprise which promises to produce great
tide Of immigration 10 our vacant lanes.
Upon this subject comes the following from
veteran of New York City, concerning the
article of James McKenns, of recent pubiica-
ton, aud outlining the situation IN Texas III
looks as though the time coming when we
will again return to the old rallying song oil ~
years ago:
"Then come along, come along, make no delay,
s1ur lands they are broad enough don't feel alarm,
For Uncle Sam is rich enough to give us All
farm"
WHAT TEXAS WANTS
DEAR EDITOR: Ia The NATIONAL TRIBUNE
of May ID have read with great deal of IB-
terest an admirably well written article, iuli OF
interesting statistics against the restriction of
immigration, and showing the benefits Of i'm
migration, by James Mckenna. Pittsheld,
Mass.
lam thoroughly in accord with the letter, and
as one vino served in the Union army and was
recognized for conspicuous gallantry in action
in an official comm mn icstion from the War DE
partment. j compliment him on bis patriotic
letter
In one OF the paragraphs OF it he states:
awe want healthy men and women to I'LL up
our new States" and he adds: The state OF
Texas has territory to support 5oOe0,ooo OF
people"
This paragraph is true, and Texas can sup
mort the entire population OF the United States,
and MANY more. without the hard work that
they have TO endure in his State (MassschuseusD
in cultivating the soil. aud the long add cold
Winters they have TO contend against.
lam the owner of 1920 acres OF land in the
Lone Star State, and can say from experience
that this section needs good. healthy Den sad
women 60 develop its resources ana make its
soil productive.
in Val Verde County, Tex, there are 1921
square miles and but the same number OF Peo-
Die, giving but one person 10 q square mile, and
often you may ride on its roads for "a hours
and not meet human being.
Immigration is desired here to cultivate its
fertile plains and valleys. All kinds Of semi
tropical fruits thrive and do exceedingly well,
and the Winters are mild and short that
stock requires no protection from the weather
during the Winter season, but go At large upon
the range.
Ia this County there are 100000 acres of
school lands for sale al very low prices
I have this day received a note from one of
Che officials Of the County asking me If know
OF anyone who wishes 90 purchase $50 acres
Of good sneeD ranch land very cheap.
ia fact excellent grass land can lie bought at
the rate OF 81 per acre. which shows the SNAIL
taxable value OF lsud Of an excellent quality,
due to the spsrsity Of population.
The most prosperous and the most valuable
land is where you find the greatest population.
regardless OF the number Of foreign immi-
grants. educated or iliterate. PRupsrs assisted,
unhealthy, or criminal immigration is certainly
not desirable. aud the psuPer and assisted inn
migration was protested against by Irish
American ctizens years ago. and IL
shown by them that the poor-bonscs Of Ire
land cmpted. and by the assistance of the
British authorities the inmates were conveyed
20 the United States. This, believe. was effect
usily stopped.
II Won q be absurd TO state that New York
City aud State has not prospered by immigra-
tion. Tho taxable value OF property personal
and real estate, in New York City in 1885 was
S20l6947 G62. and its area about 65 square
miles
IL the population was the same rs IL was IN
Texas or in the County have mentioned one
TO the square mile, does anyone imagine that
this city would have such an assessed valuation
OF property
If his ideas still ohtuse all he will have
20 do is TO look at the assessed valuation of
property in New York City 100 wears ago for q.
comparison, or Chicago and other Western cities
at much later periods, aud compare them with
the increase Of their population.
Or. If he does OF care TO do this let him COM
pare the valuation OF one acre Of city property
where the population is dense with that of su
acre OF country property where the popuia lion
~ sparse, and he will the value Of i'm nc igra-
tion.
The healthy immigrant comes here to settle
and his children VINO born on the soil ARC
as much Americans those who belong to 50
called patriotic societies which are petitionius
Congress 10 prevent and restrict immigration
aud Who AT the most, themselves descend
suts OF immigrants Of from one 10 three OF
four generations.
] think the article Of Mr.. McKenna ought q
be sent 10 each of the Committee on Immigrs
tion Of the United States Senate aud House OF
Representatives. as IL would teach some of the
uninformed fanatics the value OF good. healthy
and honest immiprantg.-JoHN T. kaeLE NJ
d., A East Iwenty-frst street, New York City