The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1899-01-30
An IMMIGRATION ASSOCIATION.

the question OF means Oh bringing ac1ut
the increase becomes the important con-
siGeration. Various states have chosen
than Kansas, Nebraska and the Do
mtnion OF Canada. Washington has
done a great deal both through private
enterprise and through state aid Call
fornia accomplished much by means of
private enterprise only.
immigration. it seems. cannot be well
promoted by spasnodic efforts. Farm
ers and investors who change their
abode from one state to another do so
only after protrasted study OF the re-
sources and inducements offered by the
section to which transfer OF residence
liz contemplated. II they learn Of the
state OF Washington in a year when
circumstances are not favorable to their
moving, they are apt TO forget about
1t when some other state meets them
with valuable information and persua-
sion at a time when they can move. II
the state OF Washington is kept con-
stantly before them. they may be led
to have this state constantly In mind as
their Mecca
The experience OF the Canadian bu-
rsau of immigration. which works sys-
temattcaily year after year. taking up
the interest OF section after section OF
the great dominion. Is striking Illus
tration OF the value Of persistent effort.
The experience Of California in the
years since well organized and continu-
Gus advertising ceased Is an illustration
Of the uselessness Of the spasmodic
method. washington's own experience
Ii a still further illustration.
immigration Commissioner Ward has
urged. with every fitness. that the state
should fix an adequate appropriation
Cor the direction of immigration work
and In all probability the legislature
now In session will comply with the
suggestion; but while SO doing. 1t is TO
be hoped that the legislature will make
the appropriation with fun intention OF
continuing q as fixed part Of the
state budget until such time as the pop
ulasion will have been increased to a
point where further effort may be I'M
necessary.
However liberal the state allowance
may be. there atm will devolve upon the
business interests the further RESPONSE
htllty Of So charging the amount OF
money available Cor the promotion u
immigration as win enable Washington
10 keep itself In the advance OF all other
Western states. and secure the first
cheice among intending immigrants from
whatever other state or country.
To the end tina, this additional allow
anre may be made. a timely suggestion
looks 70 the formation ogan immigration
association, 10 consist Of representatives
~ al business interests throughout
the state. and 70 be aided Icy the several
railroads. The association sz intended
to he supported by monthly suhscrip-
tioEs. L: should he in the hands II cap
able and enthusiasts officers. In whom
all parts Of the state could have coma
dence. II weuig make efforts at once
| - have tire remaining government. lands
I located, population always being easily
Induced so move t. free lands, regard
/ less ~ their accessibility t. tranSrorta-
| tson, All aid offered 10 intending inaJni-
/ grants shoait - absolutely free and
'hs men In chargs - ne association
/ should have 10 real estate interests ca.
| their own 20 forward.
ssch an association would maintain
/ permanent exhibition - washiarta n a
resources. wo0ld Keep reryesenta tives 81
work In otAec states and would main
I tain a slvety Interest upou tha r4,rt g..
shs hen'e community In is operations
osse yeaE ~ steady work wp<4la bring r..
salts safHcient g guarantee tbs uaia,
+ teTrsrte5 support - the faxtstuste..