The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-03

We have received a letter from n Texas
doctor, who tells us that he has read u re-
port of the unhappy condition of the tailors
VIII have been Oh strike here for the past
three weeks, and that he has devised a plan
for their relief. AS he seems to be n sim
cere man, and as we do not discern any
odor of land speculation or of a gift enter.
prise in his letter, we will print what he
has to say about the opportunities for the
strikers in the State of Texas:
awhile brooding upon the woful condition OF the
many thousands of idle tailors in New York who are
engaged in a long strike for better wages. a happy
thought came into my mind concerning a way by
which these hungry people can feed themselves. II
they will, and by which employment can be obtained
by the men. women. and children. In the great State
Of Texas. between Houston and Galveston. there lies
aiand of promise. where straw berries. pears. and hgs.
a. well as corn and cotton, are at home. and where
they grow almost spontaneously. All kinds OF game
and nsh can be had for the taking. and are In great
abundance. Wood for fuel can be had for the chop
ping. I know the country well. Plenty OF land can
DO got by all who want II, and colonies OF these strik-
ers can come at any time. taking care OF themselves.
Fruit farming in Texas Is light work. and | think 1t
would suit those nimb!e fingered people. The straw.
berries are picked in February and March. at which
time they can he shipped to the Northern markets,
where they bring fancy prices"
1.-The sketch thus presented to us by this
correspondent, who is a member of the
medical profession, and seems to be Il man
Of a thoughtful disposition, is a pleasing
one. We print his letter for the informa-
tion of the people in whose welfare he is in
terested. We can say that the lands of
Texas are among the richest in the world,
that the natural products of the State
are numerous and varied, that any
sensible and industrious person ought
TO be able to make q living from the
fertile soil, and that there is place for mil.
lions of new settlers between Matagorda
Bay and the Red River. The Texas boomers
speak truly when they tell us that the
whole population of this country could find
room in hat broad State, and could raise
their own supplies within it's bounds.
Texas il the biggest State In the American
Union, and we can vouch that its people
know as much us Is necessary. They have
aicertain independence of mind and habit
which has often been advantageous. We
are always pleased to offer due praise to
our honest countrymen in Texas, which can
never more be justly spoken Of as the "Lone-
Star State" for it is in a galaxy.
Yet we annot say with assurance that
the proposition made by the Texas doctor
will be acceptable to those of the garment
workers of this city who are on strike, or
that the conditions of existence in that part
Of Texas spoken of by our correspondent,
or in any other part of 1t, would he fayora'
bly, regarded by them. We cannot say that
they would he willingto engage in farming
or fruit picking, in hunting wild game,
trying to catch fish, chopping trees for fuel,
or exchanging smiles with the Texas
%ranchmen, counted or afoot, whether car,
rytng II haudy gun or a useful lariat,
We cannot shy that they would
care to leave New York. 1t il SAID