The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-04-21
NORTH AND SOUTH JOINED
AND WORKING TOGETHER TO
DEVELOP THE RESOURCES
OF THE SOUTHERN COUN-
TRY.
DELIGHTFUL BANQUET GIVEN LAST NIGHT
Governor Russell Made the Opening Address
Yesterday Morning. The Meeting
win Result in Great Good

Southern Pines, y. g., April 20
Especial 1.-The Business Mems Conven
ton was called to order this morning by
Rev. Ii. Il. Gregory. chairman, who vas
assisted by Prof. Abbott, chairman 81
Committee of A engagements.
Prayer was offered by Rev G.. L.
Ransom
The address of welcome was made by
Mayor r. III. Beck.
Mr. ID. e. Osborne, of Greensboro, y.
c., read carefully prepared paper, set
ting forth the location. advantages,
growth and development of Greensboro.
Mr.. Edwin Brobston, of Brunswick,
Ga, presented an able address on
the State of Georgia--its resources and
advantages
r. o. Preyor. manufacturer of
Elizabeth City, gave the views of a
Northern man regarding the SOIL climate
and citizens Of Northeastern North
Carolina.
Major w. A. Graham. of Lincolnton,
u. c.. made an address of invitation to
persons from other sections to settle in
this State.
George c. Grogan. of Elberton. Ca
made an interesting address on the last
ing union of the North and the South.
after which several members joined iii
Il general discussion of interest.
At the afternoon session, the first
speaker introduced was Hon. j. Is.
killebren, immigration Agent of the
Nashville, Chattanooga and St Louis
railway, of Tennessee. As was conf
IDENTIFY expected. Col. killebren gave one
of the most valuable and exhaustive
addresses on the resources and advan-
tages of the Southern States. 1t was
a great treat to the audience to be able
to hear this gifted and well informed
man, who was listened to for about one
hour with the closest attention.
Polk county, y. c., was well repre-
scented by A. E. Jones, chairman of
Board of County Commissioners, who
was introduced as a typical mountaineer
and S. III. Hudgins, mayor of .the
town of Saluda. Both men made very
interesting addresses regarding the
county and its resources.
Ira j. Carter, mayor of High Springs.
Florida, presented the claims of his
State, and invited the attention of inn
migrants to the advantages offered
John w. Tullis, of Eufaula. Alabama
president of large cotton mill. gave an
address, reciting the advantages offer
ed investors in his State. and stating
that his city offered to give I'm excmp-
ton of taxes for five years ON all new
manufacturing enterprises.
State Senator James A. Bryan. OF
Newbern, presented the climate, soil and
general advantages of the Pamlico see
ton of the State, for investors in lum-
Der manufacture, and general farm
operations, referring also to the oyster
and fishing interests of the rivers and
sounds of the State.
George Allen, Secretary of Raleigh,
Chamber of Commerce, presented the
interests of that city. setting forth the
advantages of the city for northern visi
tors. and claiming that the colleges OF
the city were prepared for and We're ex
pecting in the near future to compete
for the privilege of educating New
England young ladies who needed to live
in milder climate during their study
years.
Ut. NJ. IL. JOUllSOU, Oh 1dfl. IeoTSld
made a short address. inviting inves
tors 10 visit his locality
Judge McKinsley, of Alabama, mad,
the closing talk in favor of Alabama
which was well received.
This closed the first days proceedings
and the convention adjourned TO NEE
at 10 o clock a. M, Thursday-at whicl
time his Excellency, Governor DAME
l.. Russell made the opening address.
1t was with sincere regrets that tn
convention listened to letters from w
T. Primrose, Col. John $. Cunningham
Hon T. J Hale and Governor Thos
j. Jarvis, stating that they would b
unable TO attend.
This has been very successful am
interesting meeting and it was conclud
ed by Il banquet at the Piney Wood
Inn tonight. 1t was an elegant affair
The toasts were eloquent and witty