Evening journal., 1911-09-11
MONDAY. SEPT. IL. 1911
DEVELOPMENT OF DELAWARE.

"a Nj OF the interesting addresses at the meet
~ ing Of the Board Of Trade on Friday
ing was that of Mr.. Howell S. England telling
of his western trip. 1t was a very complete and
comprehensive report and contained food for
thought
No one familiar with conditions in Delaware
doubts the statement made by Mr.. r. ]. Maclean
former president of the Board to Mr.. England, to
the effect that with a nucleus of fifty active and
earnest members of the Board backed by an ample
publicity fund he could put more people in Della
ware as permanent settlers than have come here
during the last century.
This is statement worth thinking about Since
he left Wilmington, Mr.. Macean who was very
well informed before has doubtless become an eX-
pert in the western methods of publicity and de-
velopment. For one, The Journal would like to see
him again a resident of Delaware, and we think
the city and the state could make no better move
than to organize development society or some
thing OF that kind, secure Mr. Maclean, give him
~ahe support he suggests aud then watch him make
good" Even divide his estimate by three and he
would accomplish great deal.
Ii is really about time that VIC should consider
some such plan as that outlined by Mr.. Macean.
1t would be much more than possible to secure
the fifty earnest men in the Board of Trade as
nucleus and we believe fund 10 carry on the
work such as outlined by Mr.. Maclean could be Sc
cured The city and the state should contribute as
well as individuals.
The impression is prevalent that Delaware FUR
nishes one Of the most fertile fields for develop
ment that can be found in the union. lhe oehet
is also prevalent that we are missing our oppor-
tunities With bureau or something OF that sort
constantly at work, and with a man like Mr. Mac
lean. who thoroughly understands Delaware at the
head OF it, Delaware would move forward as II
should do
There is really no reason why we should not
The
ing. The only reason why we do not do so is that
we lack the energy and enterprise and keep too
close grip on our pocketbooks.
The time is ripe, or should be ripe, for definite
step forward The building of the new hotel the
proposed new theatre and other public improve
ments the construction OF the DUPONT boulevard
and all that are the stimulus.
Let the men who are capable of financing such
a plan as that Mr.. Maclean hints at awake from
their slumbers. realize the responsibility that
should be theirs, get together and outline plan
that will bring results for Delaware Some day
this matter will be taken up the opportunity viii
be seized and why not now?
Mr. England reported that inquiries about Dele.
ware had been received by the local Board OF
Trade as a result of his addresses in the West and
there is not the slightest doubt that settlers would
come here. Judging by the efforts made in the
past we don't TO know how to turn the
trick how TO cultivate the acres of diamonds be-
fore our doors. We should learn how. We should
get some TO lead the way, a man who would
be 'on the job" the saying is. all the time.
At any rate, Mr.. Englands address has given us
something to think about, something important
and the Board of Trade should earnestly consider
the matter and see if anything can be done.
The question of finances of course would be the
principal drawback. The money at the disposal ol
the Board is ridiculously small, considering the
amounts expended by other cities, especially west
ern cities. But sufficient amount could be raised
we believe, if the live of the state would be
interested. The Bureau, whatever il
might be called, could he either a state cit,
affair 1t could work in conjunction with the
Board of Agriculture. The Boards Of Trades Of th
different towns might contribute to It's support.
The Journal firmly believes that such bureau
coul5 in a few years make Delaware hive of in
dustria and higher agricultural activity
Is not the game worth the candle? Should no
the effort be made?
This one question, the development of Delaware
is TO Us the NEST important topic that the enei
getic people of the state could consider. If W
had half the energy that has been put into politics
which is petty by comparison, put into campaig
for the development of Delaware. what progres
would be made People and new industries woul
be coming here, we should have all sorts Of in