Evening journal., 1904-01-09
VII MINGTON AND
ITS MANY ADVANTAGES
EXHAUSTIVE TREATMENT OF THIS SUBJECT BY ALFRED
O. CROZIER, A PROMINENT MEMBER OF THE LOCAL
TRADE AND MANUFACTURES

and people from other states. instead
OF confronting them as mere outsiders
and trespassers. IN proof OF this We
see their cordially towards the very
large number of prorrinent and sue
cessful men now associated with many
Of W.lmington's largest business en-
terprlsos. who came here from other
States. contributing the1 share to-
warus the growth and prosperity Of
the city. This is fortunate FOR Dela-
ware. for men OF character do not
usually 60 or remain where they are
not wanted America has always ex-
tended the hand OF welcome 20 people
from foreign lands
! OF the three signers for Delaware Of
the Declaration OF independence. one
was born IN Delaware one I'm Pennsyl-
vania. AMI one in Maryland: hut all
are held IN equal esteem by the people
OF this State. state lines are becom-
ling more theoretical since the Civil
War; being maintained largely for the
convenience OF local government and
administration. as with county, town
and hundred lines. The highest priv
ilege and sole test is TO be a good,
llaw-abiding American.
1t is n matter OF just pride to each
OF the thirteen original states that they
were so intimately and honorably ASSOC
ciated with the great events OF Ameri-
can history. Some of us are direct de-
Iscendants OF illustrious participants I'm
the revolutionary battles which gave
birth to the greatest republic which
ever was. or viii be. This pride of
State and of history Is felt by all
whatever their nativity.
But no Slate can thrive merely on its
history amy more than can an individ-
ual on his Just pride OF ancestry, no
matter with what just pleasure th,
virtues of both may be contemplated
The eyes and hopes of an should be
largely directed to the future. relying
on the past solely for inspiration i'm
pellng TO rev duties and responsible
ities looking to the betterment of mora
and social conditions and the CONNER.
cial industrial and agricultural well
7 fare of the state. While chcrshinl
, the memories Of the historic greatness
r Of the state aad her illustrious sons
let us do what we can 10 insure th'
honor and glory Of the greater Della
r ware of the future.
I Delaware Ship Canal.
J The best possible means Of gettinl
= the unexcelled advantages of this 10
cality before the entire country vii
be the construction of the Delawar
ship canal as a public enterprise by Ia
- Federal government. II win bring
b food of inquiries. llding to investiga
T. ton. which must result I'm factory an
s population immigration. When tn
g digging Of this canal is followed b
d making government ship canal q
the one now connecting Delaware Rive
e. with New York Harbor. both canal
It being open TO all without tolls. th
e, State. being midway Of this great sys
d tenn Of inland navigation, and nea
'f the coal supply, will be the best stu
h ated Of any for cheap production an
Il distribution.
- To even a casual observer. there
r every indication that the people
- Wilmington see their opportunity an
j. intend to loyalty and energetically GO
II operate with each other in the intei
o est of themselves. the city and u
N state. pulling together for Delaware.