The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1903-10-08

In more ways than 1t is possible
10 enumerate in the course of a
brief newspaper article, the city of
Spokane is qualified to hold the title
she has earned among the cities of
the Pacific coast-Queen of the Inland
Empire. AS n pearl lies in it's chaste
beauty upon a maidens finger, so
Spokane nestles In fair and fertile
valley, beautiful in every line and
contour, Respondent in the glory of
her vigorous health and growth-the
diadem of western municipalities
In private conversation with Hon.
James Hamilton Lewis, at the time of
his western tour last May, President
Roosevelt said: II never saw two
such cities as Spokane and Seattle
If my oldest boy was big enough to
be choosing a place. I would advise
him to locate in one or the other OF
these cities and 1t is shakeup be-
tween them"
The Presidents Verdict.
Such was the verdict of the first
citizen of the land. and those who
nuNe tniS Clty tuelT nome, WHO
have come to a full realization of its
advantages, climatic, commercial and
social, entertain no doubt that upon
mature elaboration Mr.. Roosevelt
would finally urge his son to choose
Spokane.
For it would appear that the work
of nature, aside from the developing
Influence Of man, has aimed to unite
In Spokane every element that figures
in the upbuilding Of n great city of
commerce and homes. There are none
30 rash Of Judgment as to hold that
climate does not enter as conspicu-
Gus factor into the general enjoy
ment of life; and few, even of the
ranks of the pessimists will not adj
init, at least privately, that n fair
share of wealth and worldly goods.
evenly distributed. Is Il necessary con-
comtant of peace ana happiness in
a community.
Her Wealth and Climate.
or wealth and good climate Spo-
kane has more than moderate share
she enjoys an abundance of each.
The sum shines and the gentle
breezes are waited alike on all classes.
and while the city perhaps is the
home of more millionaires than any
other municipality of Its population
In the United States-which is equiv
alont to saying in the world-there
is no class of citizens not provided
with a comfortable income. There are
no so-called poor" in Spokane, La
Dor reaps n rich reward in wages.
while capital. invested in accordance
with the ordinary standards of bust
ness judgment, perhaps accumulates
increase more rapidly than in any
place In the country.
This Is due to the unparalleled re-
rources which nature has placed at
the disposal of man in this region,
requiring only development TO assure
a bountiful yield in profits.
It's wealth Of Minerals.
Wonderful mines of gold and prec
ious metals, forests from which an
almost inexhaustible supply OF tim
Der for milling purposes can be cut.
broad and bountiful valleys prodigal
in their output of grains and fruits.
sunny mountain slopes upon which
cluster glorious vines--all these are
within immediate reach, with steam
and electrical lines constructed or
building. or natural water courses at
hand to provide ready and economical
transportation to the centers of the
worlds trade.
But this Is but small part OF the
territory of which Spokane is the alb
solute metropolis. 1t Is the central
trade depot of n country equal In size
TO th& great state of Ohio. Included
In this is all of Washington east OF
the Cascade mountains eastern Ore
gon. all Of northern Idaho, western
Montana and southwestern British
Columbia, with total area of 100, 900
square miles and a population OF
100000.
Work OF It's Railroads.
This citizenship. owing to the ex-
cellent work of It's great and enter
prsing railroads-the Oregon Rail-
road n Navigation company (Union
Pacinc), the Northern Pacific, Great
Northern, Central Washington and
Spokane Falls & Northern-is being
constantly and rapidly added to by a
most desirable and thrifty class Of
settlers These are being given splen-
did and substantial inducements to
leave the over-p populated east to abide
with us OF the great, free, wealthy
west. The territory described is
known as the Inland Empire and fully
nine-tenths OF everything consumed
within it's boundaries passes through
Spokane.
Such, roughly sketched. is the com
mercial environment OF Spokane. II
will be more fully discussed, with
greater elaboration OF data, In Other
columns.