The age-herald., 1901-06-13
WE WILL LOVE YOU F YOU WILL LET US Is the Message the South Sends
 to the North THE SOUTH NEEDS MONEY Delegates to the Southern Industrial Convention Speak to the Capital
 ists of the North of the un-
 developed Resources.
THE SOUTH NEEDS MONEY

Philadelphia June 1.-Two important topics occupied the attention of the del egates to the Southern Industrial Conven- tion at this mornings session. "The re- lations of the southern states to the pro- ductive wealth of the nation was dis cussed by the Governors of the various states or their representatives The speakers set forth the resources of their states for the investment of capital and the inducements offered to settlers.
 Specially appointed delegates presented "The Industrial and Commercial Advan- tages of Cities of the South" The atten- dance was larger than that of yesterday, many delegates having arrived late yes terday afternoon and last night
 The opening prayer was offered by Arch bishop Rsan of this city. President liar grove opened the discussion on the first named subject. He said Philadelphia has heretofore hesitated to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the south
 Send your agents of commerce among us," said MT Hargrove philadelphia has money. Send it down and weld link between this city and the south which cannot be broken. Organize trusts to build manufacturing plants in the southwest. We read the New York, Chicago and Boston papers, but the Philadelphia pa pers are scarcely known. If there Is an educator greater than any other 1t IS the press. Put newspaper men in the south and let them tell the people of the north, of the great advantages offered by the southern states. We will love you 1T you will let us."
 AIabama's Wealth. H. W. Sexton of Annston, Ala, said the state he represented was better able to support itself than any other southern state Alabama's industries, he said.
 were rapidly developing. Thousands of dollars are being expended in re-opening the gold mines and the production Of coal is increa sing each year. The earth | is rich in minerals and the undeveloped
 water powers of the state are sufficient to turn all the mills in New England. Judge J. B. Brown of Little Rock said the resources of that state are equal to | those of any state in the Union. The zinc | fields comprising over 100 square miles, l he said, had never been properly devel- | oped owing to lack of railroad facili- l ties.
 "Our lumber and timber interests are | unexcelled," continued the speaker. we l are third or fourth in the production or | cotton. We have not the funds to erect | cotton factories. We have what you want Come with your money and de- | velop it."
 John P. Scoggin, representing the Gov | ernor of Florida, said there are still thousands of acres of government prop erty in that State ready for claimants under the homestead act. He spoke of l the great advantages of. the undevelopeo portions of the State and extended an | invitation to the North to send men ana capital to build up the State Of | Florida.
 Iron, Gold and Marble. Colonel w. A Hemphill of Atlanta, l representing the Governor of Georgia, as- serted that with Georgia's variety of soil, l climate and products, the possibilities or the State were almost beyond belief. He briefly sketched the history of the State and detailed the developments of recent years, especially in the iron, gold and marble industries.
 eff I had to write one word over the South" he said, that word would be 1 'undeveloped.' We want you to come down and see for yourselves and, if you are so inclined, to invest your money. If you don't care to do so we will try to work out our salvation alone" Congressman Adolph Meyer of Louis | jana and C. E. Hooker of Mississippi l spoke for the Governors of their State; General James J. Carr represented North | Carolina; Alexander Hooper of Baltimore spoke for Maryland; Colonel Jerome Hil of Memphis. and Colonel Harry Weis- singer of Louisville, made brief addresses
 Mayor Higgins of Waco. Tex, yielded 1 his time to Prof. A. H. Atwater of Abi- l lene Tex, who exhibited samples of the natural products of the State and ex- l plained the value of each and the great 1 benefits to investors who will develop those raw materials. The discussion was l ended by John Stewart Bryan of Rich mond, Va, after which recess was l taken.
 1 Late in the afternoon the ladies ac- | companying the delegates visited Fair. l mount Park in carriages and the dele
 gates made tour of inspection of the
 industrial establishments of the city.