Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-10
CRUSADE OF IMMIGRATION
Big schsms Of Hartman Lines t. oslmis,
West in Operation.
MANAaIa o. BuREAU TELLs o. pLANs
WI Bring Farmer from Casters
n Middle states Into Nebraska
and Other Rich TERRITORY
Of the Northwest.

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q. M. Mckinney, general immigration
agent Of the Hartman lines. was In Omaha
yesterday returning from the Pacific coast.
where he has been with his corps Of sub
ordinate agents, making arrangements for
the extensive immigration crusade which
the Hartman people ave mapped out.
Mr.. McKinney's headquarters will be In
Chicago from now on. He comes from
New York TO assume charge Of this new
department.
"Tt is the plan Of this bureau" said Mr..
Mckinney. ''to bring Americans from the
eastern and central states and coionize
them IN the great western statos. We
shall. Of course. reach over the waters
and take in all the foreigners who want
good homes IN this excellent country, but
primarily our scheme c~ontemplates the
transportation Of the American farmer Of
the east.
The movement has already started and
We propose during September and oc-
tober to create such an influx Of settlers
into the west and northwest a. has never
before been seen. There are vast acres OF
fertile soil In Nebraska and every other
western state open to settlement and these
people have already been convinced Of the
remarkable resources OF the west. They
are selling their farms for fabulous prices
and preparing to come west and invest that
capital In your land. These people, trained
IN ~frugality, economy and the most recent
and modern methods Of agriculture, will
furnish to this section out here examples
Of homesteaders and hushandrymen. I'm
like the new settlers from abroad. they do
not have to be educated in the American
ways, consequently they will become a
more potent factor In accomplishing just
what the people Of the west have long
been striving fora systematic colonization
Of their country.
Best Soil in Country.
I'VE have Just been all through this
state, Idaho. Washington and Oregon, and
/ speak advisedly when / say that there is
no land anywhere susceptible to as high
state Of cultivation as the land of No
braska and these states to the west. With
the aid OF the government, which has been
promised US in all legitimate means OF Ir-
rigation. we ought and Will bring this land
up to the maximum degree of cultivation.
Where now you sec barren plains. barren
simply for the want Of irrigation and cul-
t~ivation. you viii in a short time see
oases Of the most remarkable fertility.
This is one means Of colonization in
which the government must and will take
the lead. because 80 much Of the land Is
government land, yet to be occupied. I
look for a tremendous number Of the best
farmers Of the east. men OF means, 10 set
tie right here In Nebraska"
In aimost all the large cities Of the
country the Hartman lines have placed
their immigration agents. all Of whom are
working under the direction Of this bureau,
which Is under the supervision of Mr..
Mckinney. All these agents were with
Mr.. Mckinney on his tour Of the west
and northwest, SO that they might obtain
practical ideas Of the nature and condi-
ton and needs Of this vast territory. Mr..
Mckinney left Omaha for Houston, Tex.
the headquarters for the southern agency
OF the bureau. This was his hrst visit to
Omaha on this mission.
Burlington Meets santa re.
The Burlington has met the Santa FEES
reduction In rates on live stock from Mis-
souri, river points to Chicago and Mlssis-
sippi river points by announcing a proper
tional rate Of - cents on cattle. The Rock
Island once here has applied to its general
headquarters for the samo rate.
Several local freight agents believe the
effect Of the Great Westerns reduction In
rates on packing house products viii work
ultimately to the injury OF the packers here
and at Kansas City. Their theory is that with
reduced rates on live stock, which have Just
been announced, the result will be less meat
packed In the Missouri river cities and more
in Chicago.
Road Into YeIlowstone.
The Burlington headquarters have re-
ceived notice Of the completion Of the ex-
tension Of the Park branch Of the Northern
Pacific from Cinnebar TO Gardiner, Mont.
which crosses the boundary line OF yell
lowstone park. II Is a continuation Of the
Northern Pacific spur which leaves the main
line at Livingston. Mont. and runs south.
This work has been in process for two
years or over. On account Of the excep-
tionally steep grade It was thought At nrst
impossible to complete the route.
Railway Notes and Personals.
William Forman, travelling auditor Cor
the burlington az Denver. Il in the city
on Official business.
General Freight Agent Crosby ana Assist
ant AUDITOR Taylor OF the Burlington have
returned from Chicago.
William Randall OF the auditing deoarf-
ment OF the Burlington. has gone to Den
yer on omciel business.
General Agent Better OF the Northwest
ern and Elkhorn At Sioux City, Is attend
ing % ohcial business at local head