The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-11-21

the interests Of the fisheries congress. He
spent several days in Chicago, and other
leading western cities, closing his visit
with trip to Omaha to look at the pros
pect for its great exposition next May.
THE result of my trip through the
west" said Col. Wright. demonstrates
to me that the attendance at this con-
gress will be immense, bringing together
more delega teS than that in attendance at
the coast harbor defense line last jan
uary. Invitation has been extended to the
worlds fair commissioners, Of Chicago;
the commissioners Of the Atlanta eXposi-
ton; the Nashville exposition commission
ers; the Omaha commissioners; and also
the Pan-American commissioners, of Buff
falo, to be present, and participate in the
fisheries converge, and the managers have
set aside a day for their special benefit.
President Thomas has already accepted in
behalf of the Nashville commissioners and
others will follow.
In speaking of expositions, desire to
call attention to the fact that the Plant
system was the sole Florida exhibitor at
Nashville and, at great expense, it illus
trated the state resources in the most at
tractive manner. Its beautiful palm park
was one of the greatest attractions there,
but for people seeking information the
typical Florida farm was the greatest Won
der. In this farm were growing and matur-
ing pineappies, rice, sugar-cane, oranges,
tobacco, and all products produced in the
state. The commissioners of the Omaha
exposition and also the Pan-American
commissioners of Buffalo, were deeply
impressed by this part of the display and
have perfected arrangements by which IL
will be duplicated at their exposition, thus
further spreading Florda's fame"
"Of many things that will open the tour
lists and pleasure seekers eyes this win
ter in Florida, I pace the orange fair, to
be held in the Manatee section, above all
others. The great freeze left this favored
section untouched and its development
since then has been phenomenal. The
banks of the beautiful Manatee river are
now lined with splendid groves, their
green foliage being fittingly trimmed with
the golden fruit, and this great citrus dis
play will be of immense value to that Sec
ton. The exact location of this fair has
not yet been determined. Several of the
enterprising little cities along the Manatee
have expressed desire to become the
home Of this institution. 1 hope, during my
present visit here. to have a consultation
with the people there and determine which
shall be the favored city"
Colonel, since you have been away
what have you heard in connection with
the national quarantine SYSTEM asked
the correspondent. This is a question, you
know, that Is of great interest to Flor
ida"
II have found, during my trip, a con-
stantly growing sentiment IN favor of the
national quarantine system" answered
Col Wright. This is especially true in
New York city and Washington. While
in these places / learned that this senu-
ment crystalzed, and that all the in
fuences were brought to bear for its estab
lishment were equally strong to have that
system placed absolutely in charge of DR..
Joseph Y. Porter. DR.. Porter's manage
ment of Florida's quarantine system has
made him and his methods tower above
any attempt that the national government
has heretofore made to protect the peo-
pie from yellow fever. With more miles of
sea coast than any state in the union, and
almost without an additional cost, Dr.
Porter has maintained a quarantine sys-
TEN that has protected the people of Flor
ida. and has given them a degree of con-
hdence that has put to an end the usual
panics.