Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1907-02-21
Feature of the Convention Was the
Harmony That Prevailed and the
Desire to Adopt Plans That Woulo
Bring Good Results.

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in one of the most enthusiastic con-
ventions ever held in the state.
From now on the Georgia Immi-
grafton Association must ever be
looked upon as factor inn the well
fare and best interests of the state.
The consideration of immigration to
Georgia by business men in a bust
ness like way-such was the order OF
the several programs.
It may be hat what was said du-
ring the sessions will be forgotten.
What was done in the way Of actual
accomplishment in the matter OF
putting in force plans for the imme-
date present as well as the future
these things will be remembered al
ways.
In the opinion OF careful, calculat-
ing, practical business men, the re-
suits of tie conference and conven-
ton mark tie turning of the tide, the
eh5 of which has left Georgia face to
face with a scarcity of labor and the
contemplation such as has hampered
beyond estimate the development OF
natural resources and great indus
tries in the midst Of an era OF pros
perity unprecedented.
And just as surely lin the opinion
of these same cold, calculating bus
mess men, on the crest OF the turn
ing tide will be borne a new citi-
zenry, such as will practically and ef-
fectually solve thc most difficult prob
lem of the present and the scarcity
of labor.
So much Of the best work was ac-
complished in the quiet conferences of
several communities, it may be well
to state some of the actual results
of this gathering. Among other
things plans are now under way-that
the best results could be accomplish
ed as follows:
The bringing of Georgia immigrants
to Georgia by way of a Georgia port
and not by way of New York, New
Orleans or the Robin Hoods barn
route.
To this end, representatives of some
of the largest Transatlantic steamship
lines present said that they were au-
thOriZed to state in tlis connection
that providing Georgia secured suffi-
cient business, in place Of the big
freight ships now playing between Sa-
vannah and European ports, steam
ships equipped for the transportation
of both cabin and steerage passengers
would be substituted Immediately for
the present freighters,
To take advantage of this opportun-
ity, the work of the Georgia Immi-
grafton association has been broad
ened and enlarged. Through com
petent commissioners keeping we'll
within the. letter and the spirit of the
immigration laws, those citizens of
European countries will be properly
and truthfully advised of the present
opportunities in Georgia,
AS result or the conferences, II
is expected that ships bringing In new
homeseekers and settlers for Georgia,
will arrive in Savannah In about three
months. These ships will come from
ports Of the United Kingdom, Germa-
NY and Italy. There will be a regu-
lar service established between some
German port and Savannah with sail
ings every three weeks and acommo-
dations for both cabin and steerage
passengers. Sailing from ports in the
United Kingdom will, to begin with !,
be intermittent and depend largely
upon the freight traffic between Sa-
vannah and these ports.
A committee, on which are practical
railroad and steamship men, is now
engaged on the consideration of the
passenger tariffs from interior points
in European countries through Eu-
ropean ports direct to Savannah
Plans are being perfected for the Sc
curing of ship loads Of passengers on
these tariffs Immediately.
While in one room of the hotel one
committee is quietly taking up the
matter Of passenger tariffs from inte-
rior points in Europe through Euro
pean ports to Savannah, other men
are arranging the best possible means
for their transportation from Savan-
nah to points in Georgia.
In still another room, business men
are taking up the financial aspects
Of this great movement together with
ways and means for accomplishing the
most possible. Other men are outlin-
ing campaign of education for the
proper reception of these newcomers.
The assignment of these new home
seekers and workers is one of the
most important questions before the
conference. Those having this in
charge are practical farmers. min
men, merchants, business men from
every section, and these new citizens
will be divided about the state in
practical business way with every
section getting its just share.
From these and many other reasons,
it will be seen that not only are the
white workers and settlers coming to
Georgia, but every arrangement Is
being made for taking care of them
and offering them good chances in an
entirely business way. But more
than the preparation for these new
comers was arranged for. The re-
lieving of present inefficient labor, the
kind that is a menace to the state,
was also looked after.
The shifting, shiftless negro must
seek new worlds to loaf in.
Throughout each session the good