The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-05-17


bacon hogs. He says to leave the lard
hog alone and raise hams and bacon,
claiming that this portion 81 the South
can do these things successfully and with
great proft. lie argues that the Texas
and Louisiana farmer with his industry and
intelligence his climatic en- ronment and
fertile lands, can grow rich where his
brethren of more Northern States will thin
and starve.
In a short address to the people OF
Jennings the secretary said that Iowa was
confronted with a total loss of fortune
owing to the working out of the soil values,
due to the constant growing of wheat. To
overcome the awful results of this short
sighted policy the farmers were forced
to abandon their loved cereal and take to
milking COWS. A few years trial proved
of so great a value that wheat was made
a secondary consideration, and today the
State produces dairy products to the value
OF $50 900 900.
He argued that the lesson was the re-
suit of one crop idea and that sooner
or later 1t would fall to the share OF every
other State which pursued the same poi
icy.
Secretary Wilson believes that the
South can be made to produce tea, and he
will introduce the bush in such localities
as he thinks viii suit, His policy Is that
If the farmers will show him what they
need or what they lack he will do his best
to overcome their shortcomings and pro
vide for them.
1T is my idea that the visit of the Sec
rotary to Texas must prove Of great value,
It will result in his ascertaining exactly
what the State requires and give him an
idea OF the magnitude of her resources and
advantages II will put him in touch with
the farming element and an acquaintance
thus begun will Of necessity inure to the
benefit of all concerned.
81 am convinced that his trip across
the country between Houston and New
/ Orleans has made him aware Of posslbl,-
! ties from an agricultural standpoint that
he had not dreamed of In connection with
tho territory included and has warmed his
heart to degree thai his aid will always
be cheerfully given when demanded In the
interests OF the people and their indus
tries"
| Mr., A. r. Moore president OF the To-
bacco Growers association. one Of the
party. says OF Secretary Wilson's visit:
Hon, James Wilson's visit to our State
at this particular time is OF incalculable
value. when our people are studying di-
versifcnton Of crops While he is learn
! ing all he can of the many different staples
he Is paying particular attention to the
] itNAb cigar Tobacco crop ana 10 tue lIulL
and vege tables. He is correct on all of
his ideas as to the many different staples
that our Texas farmers can diversity with,
1 His urging all farmers to grade up
their common cattle and pay more atten-
tiun to the dairy as a source OF living and
revenue is logic. The department which
I he represents is now one OF the most i'm
portant connected with our government
and l am glad 1t Is fast being recognized
MS such,
At S p. m. at the parlors Of the Capitol
Secretary Wilson held an informal recep-
tion, when several well known citizens
called upon him. among them Mayor Bra
shear, Messrs, II. w. Garrow H. +. Mac
Greg0r w. u. Cleveland, j. c. Hutcheson,
n, l.. Mills, Postmaster Strong Deputy
Postmaster Story, G, j. Palmer y. h.
Moore, w b. Slosson, Colonel Cunning
ham OF Sugarland. Mr. Fawcett Mr.. Parks
Of the Southern Pacific and others. The
lady guests OF the hotel were also pre-
sented to the distinguished visitor. The
reception was BRIEF and altogether in
formal Secretary Wilson eXcusing him
self early upon the plea that he was tired
from his days travel and desired rest for
the work that was before him for the NOR
row.
This morning at O'Clock Secretary Will
son and party Will leave for Galveston over
tho International and Great Northern.
General Superintendent Trice of this road
has kindly placed his special car at the
disposal OF Secretary Wilson. who has
accepted the offer. Assistant General Su-
perintendent George l., Noble and Mr. J.
II. Hawley, general agent AZ Galveston
VIII have charge of the party and pro-
vide all necessary comforts. After spend
ing part OF the day In that city the party
vsfll In he nff nd
to Sugarland. returning 10 Houston e
spend the night. Thursday morning the
} special car will leave at 8 o'clock fol-
Willis, Palestine. Jacksonville. Corsicans
! and other points, where Secretary Wilson
} will visit some OF the Texas tobacco farms
Stops will be made at Clear Greek ant
at Dickinson, wEare provision for enter,
tainment has been made. State Entomolo
gist r. w. Mally OF Hulen came in las