The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1906-11-16

have a right to obtain only the best
and most desirable class of immi-
grants.
Having all these things to offer we
should seek and accept none but the
most desirable class Of settlers, not
only from abroad but from other Sec
tions of our country. This is most i'm
portant and should never be forgot
ten. TO accept any other class would
be fatal mistake, and would defeat
the, very purpose for which we are,
striving.
How Immigrants Should Be Gotten.
In order to do this, selections
should be made abroad, at the homes
OF the immigrants. Many difficulties
will be encountered in bringing fami-
lies from their far-away homes to a
new country, Of which they know
nothing, understand nothing, and
whose language they cannot speak.
Having been selected abroad, it is
equally imperative that they should
be brought direct to Southern ports.
The advantages Of this method are
Too obvious to need discussion, and it
must be remembered that it is the
most important factor in the subject
OF foreign immigration. Another i'm
p"rtant consideration which must not
be overlooked is that better wages
will most probably have to be paid.
1t will readily be seen that this will
be good investment, because more
efficient work and better results will
follow better wages.
And finally, but most important,
the success of this whole movement
depends almost entirely upon the
practical interest we Of the South
take in this matter. These immigrants
come to make a home and to better
their condition. We must see to it
that they realize their expectations,
for when they are pleased others will
follow, and should they be discourage
ed the work would be greatly hinder
ell and retarded.
When immigrants have actually
been landed in this country, then
some Of the hardest work remains to
be done. They have left home, the
associations of lifetime, the tradi-
tions Of their own people and are con-
fronted with new conditions in the
land Of strangers. TO dispose Of them
promptly and satisfactorily, to re-
move the inevitable inconsistencies and
to at once secure their confidence and
arrange for their comfort requires
the faithful and exacting pcrfor-
nance Of many responsibilities.
Mr.. Frank p. Sargent, of Washing
ton, commissioner general of immi-
grafton. the highest official in this de-
partmcnt of the Federal Government,
was present in his official capacity
when the first cargo Of immigrants
arrived in Charleston. It was my
pleasure to add my personal invita-
ton to his official visit, and T was
pleased and eraificd not only The!
he came, but that he gave his personal
and official approval to all that was
done. In a very interesting inter
view published in the Columbia State
Commissioners Sargent said that the
success Of the movement depended
largely upon the interest the South
ern people manifest, and the prepara-
tion they make for these new comers.
Mr.. Sargent thought the immigrant
as laborcr superior to the negro,
and cited instances substantiating
this statement. He also suggested
the splendid possibility of inducing
worthy aliens, who have already set
tied in the North, to change their
adopted homes for better ones in the
South. In concluding the interview
Mr.. Sargent expressed the belief that
immigration would act as q stimulant
to the negro and make him n better
worker. These are salient points,
with most important bearing upon
the subject, especially when they
come from such an authority as is Mr..
Sargent. I feel sure that in nv
State alone we can profitably receive
at least one houndred thousand de-
sirable white immigrants, with am
pie room for many more.
A Problem Which Solves Itself.
In his great speech at the banquet
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