The daily morning journal and courier., 1905-06-19
THE NEW NEW ENGLAND.
THE YANKEE IS 4 BACK NUMBER
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On the Streets of New Haven of For eIgn Parentage-PuBIie Schools, the , Press and the Churches VIII Solve i the Problem.
 Rev. Joel s. Ives. secretary of the Missionary Society of Connecticut, preached at the Humphrey Street. church yesterday morning, and stated. some startling facts as to the complete change which has come over southern New England in view of the depletion of the country towns, the rapid changss involved in the growth of manufactur- ing centers, the large increase in popu- lation and the enormous bulk and spe- ciaI character of the immigration of the last ten years, during the last three of which it has been at the rate of a million a year, 1905 over-trooping the record of any previous year. :. .
 The society is fortunate in having re- ceivsd a legacy of about $75,000 which has been constituted 'the Shelton ad- ministration fund" This fund pays all salaries and administration expenses, so that any money contributed to the missionary work of the society will go directly into that work without the cost of so much as a postage stamp. There is also special trust" depart inent, so that, under it's charter, the society acts as Congregational trust company in holding in trust various funds belonging to small churches, thus conserving existing funds and en- couragdng friends of hill-town churches to contribute to their aid. No charge thus far has been made for such ser vice. E.. ,.s 5s 4. <
 Rural Connecticut furnishes to the seeker after mountain, lake, country air and beautiful scenery an opportun- ity to find it all, which is being more and more appreciated. In many churches conditions are improving, but thirty. eight of the native country churches must have assistance in order that they may keep their church doors open. It is worth all it costs, For more than 200 years not a, society gained a corporate existence in Connecticut till it was proven to the general court that there was a willingness and an ability to build a meeting house and support the regular preaching of the gospel. This tells why the state has exerted an in f1uence in the nation and the world far beyond our relative size or population. These churches must be maintained.
 Connecticut has increased more than 100000 every decade since 1850, between 1890 and 1900 more than 162000. This demands new churches. The Mission ary society does not believe in plant ing church which can only grow by pulling down other churches. The planting and fostering of new enter prizes, wisely located, is a most en- couraging benevolence.
 Immigration in 1893 gave rise to no solfcitude. The sources of supply were largely from Teutonic tribes; the same sources which came here in the seven teenth century. But for the last few years and notably for the last four years the bulk has been tremendous and the sources of supply the ignorant, poor and superstitious peoles of south ern Europe. During the first quarter of 1905, 3S7, ,40S immigrants landed upon our shores; the highest record of the office, indicating that the year will show larger figures than 1904 and 1903.
 Italy, Austria Hungary and Russia furnish the large proportion of this motley multitude and, unlike the immi- grafton of the last decade, it settles upon the Atlantic border. These peo- pie have no money and little inclina- tion to go far from their landing place. There are more Italians in New York city than would make another Min neapolis; there are enough in Connecti- cut to make two Meridens; ten per cent. of New Haven are Russian He- brews. If three generations were counted not one-quarter of Massachu- setts, Rhode Island and Connnecticut is of the native stock. Five cities of this section have a higher percentage of foreign percentage than New York, Chi cago or San Francisco.
 Immigration presents problems de- lnanding the highest statesmanship and the largest spirit of benevolence. It is no time for pessimism. It is time for patriotism, patient study, vigilance and faiths Our public schools must main tain high excellence. Our press must continue it's good work of enlightening the people. Our churches must extend a real welcome to these strangers, for s'ye know the heart of the stranger. D Our missionary societies must recognize the trust committed to them. All must believe that the wisdom of God and the power of God' are as efficient for the Latin, the Slav or the Hun as for the Yankee Money in large sums must be forthcoming for the practical ac- complishment of all this.
 The society expands about $1S,000 on the field for forty-one native churches, twenty-six foreign churches, seven mis- sions, fourteen general missionaries and four women workers. Its success ~ren- ders every encouragement to prosecute the work with increasing vigor while all the conditions of. the case demand a constant enlargement. The condition of the permanent funds and the in- crease during the twelve months are most hopeful but study of the prob- lem will make plain that the contribu- tions of the churches and of indiyidu. als must be decidedly increased.
 The following hymn was sung at the