The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-01-24
He HAS COME BACK
D. J, Wallace Talks of His
Trip Abroad,
WHITAKER PACKINGPLANT
Too Valuable to Remain Idle
Much Longer,

D. J. Wallace, about whom 50 much has
been said in connection with the Whirta-
ker packing plant in this city, returned
SATURDAY from a three months tour
abroad. Alr. Wallace visited mis- home in
Fdf.burgh. Scotland and the greater part
Of his time was spent among the scenes
Of his boyhood and in the company Of his
mother, who died while he was there. This
incident cast a shadow on the otherwise
bapov visit. and the rest of his short stay
after her death was devoted 10 business
The business part Of Nj Wallace's tri0
70 London and Edinburgh was for the pur-
pose Of interesting capital in the Wnitta-
ker hacking plant in this city. Asked
whether or not ne was successful in this
matter. he declined to say.
You may be sure" he said 20 report
er. at Mrs. McClain's home last night, the
Whitaker plant is too valuable plant 10
lie idle Capital Is too eager for invest
ment TO let chance like this slip. and !
.hink there will be no doubt whatever
about the Whitaker plant being put IN
o3sratIon, and that not later than spring
Asked as to whether he would be iden-
tilted with the plant in case il was started,
AIr. Wallace said:
II cannot say. There are several con-
Germs after il. I think and I shall be glad
70 help anyone get hold Of It who can
operate it successfully. It can be made
a great success with proper management
have faith in L."
Further than this Mr.. Wallace would say
nothing for publicati ton, more than that he
would go to St. Louis next week. after he
had rested from his long voyage, to confer
with the stockholders regarding the future
of tha plant Mr.. J. .. Davidson is al
ready in St. Louis and Mr.. DUianey start
ed Sunday for the same place, so It may
be said that some very effective work viii
have been accomplished by these gentle
men, especially after Mr.. Wallace has
talked with the stockholders.
Speaking of his three months trip, in
which he Travelled over 1900 miles, Mr..
Wallace said:
Il found among the many interesting in
cldents Of my trip, that Wichita is a very
much advertised town. In London, when
I told man that I was from Wichita.
Kan, he would remark: Wichita! Why
boom. isn't it?' But I explained its ener-
gy and advantages. and left as good an
impression as possible"
How did you find the general feeling
toward America and its Institutions
Very friendly. indeed. In England the
feeling toward America and Americans is
much kindlier than I have ever found the
feeling in this country toward England.
was indeed very agreeably surprised. IN
the London decorations, wherever was
seen the English flag one would see beside
Il. draped in as careful taste. and standing
out as prominently, the glorious stars and
stripes. I tell you that makes an Ameri-
can feel good.
English capital is no longer afraid OF
America. The stable policy Of the admin
istration invites fl and It wants TO come"
You did not visit Spain, although so
near?"
No. thank you; 7 had no desire to be
taken for one OF McKinley's peace com
mlssioners."
Mr.. Wallace was pleased TO find his IA
tive land of Scotland in such splendid
condition. Scotland is exceedingly pros
porous and her people are happy and con-
tented The picturesque scenes. beautiful
as he saw them in his boyhood, were mora
delightful as he gazed upon them after
years OF absence.
After Il splendid visit touched. however,
with the sadness OF his mothers death.
Mr.. Wallace started over a week ago Tor
America. taking passage on the Teutonic.
OF the White Star line. He arrived at New
York after a rough voyage which had =
very perceptible effect on his constitution.
why, was like a skeleton when I ar
rived IN New York. and so never stopped
until got TO wichita"
Mr.. Wallace viii so out 70 his farm TO-
day, and endeavor TO recuperate from the
wearisome voyage. after which he viii 90
10 S. Louis TO consult with the leading
capitalists who are interested in the Whit
taksr plant