The sun., 1919-05-19
CHILE OFFERS LAND
TO GOOD C0LONISTS
Wholesale immigration Not
Invited, but All Strangers
Get Cordial Greeting.
NATION MAKES PROGRESS
Farming, Mining, Fishing and
Other Industries Are in
Wholesome Shape.
NATION MAKES PROGRESS
BY speoso, sta1 Coyrsspordsrt.


During the twenty years preceding
The European war the tide or immigra-
lion to South America showed its pref
srence for the republics of Argentina
and Brazil. Chile and the other coun-
tries Of the Pacific coast, not being large
Agricultural lands, were almost neglected
by the popular masses moving westward
from Europe.
Chile has her service OF colonization
well organized, but has preferred to
first establish her national colonists, Of
fering them land and tho necessary
working elements. 30 that the foreign
upon arriving In Chile would
not have an advantage over the ma
tives. In this manner uneasiness among
the peiple has been avoided. because any
Chilean complying with some very sim
pie conditions can obtain a land conces-
sion and implements with which to work
1t. This system has caused the cities to
become less congested. especially in To-
calities in which ten years ago thsre
was not adequate provision made for
good homes for the working classes
which also suffered from the ever in
creasing cost Of living in the city.
The problem OF dividing the public
lands among men capable Of making
them productive having been solved to
a certain extent, there still remain very
large tracts that can be offered to the
foreign emigrant gratis and with no
more effort than compliance with the
laws and rules of colonization.
The southern part OF the country.
where already the nucleus OF a settle
ment of foreigners in full prosperity Is
to be found. Ia made up Of lands rich
in woods for construction work and soil
appropriate for the cultivation of cereals
as well as cattle raising. This entire
region has its natural land and water
ways, is very near maritime ports and
enjoys the same public facilities as the
rest OF the country. The towns being
built up and those already developed
offer the requisites for commerce. so that
the colonist can receive merchandise and
sell his own products without having to
take long journeys from the interior
The numerous islands In the south OF
Chile with their cold climate furnish
the colonist a wonderful opportunity
for the fishing industry. Being very
fertile and woody. these islands Offer
a wonderful field for development. Mar.
thine communication 10 assured by the
innumerable natural canals which make
this region one OF the most beautiful
in the world. Dutch and German col
onies have prospered to no little extent
and tho Japanese also estimate tha'
those islands will be q centre of great
wealth because of their stupendou,
abundance OF resources
The Government Of Chile u interested
in giving all kinds OF advantages to the
| stranger reaching the country with the
intention Of working and making The
country his home.
Chile Is a country Of order that appre
ciates the foreigner and Is ready to offel
| its protection to his person and his work
Taxes are low. the cost OF living rela
lively cheap and the climate is mild
The character OF the Inhabitants Il
| kind and hospitable.
| The rapid general progress OF tn,
| country presents opportunities to tn,
foreign workman to accumulate capita
in a short time, either from the fruit
OF his efforts or from the exceptional
increase in value of the land from the
moment the colonist obtains title t
the ground which the Government con
cedes to him
The public works. the work of the
ports. the cultivation of the farms, the
mining industry and the increasing &C.
tivities in the cities. make II possible fol
the foreign immigrant to easily ind a
comfortable position.
Chile does not desire a violent increase
in her population and for this reason
always has maintained a system OF
selection for determining the quality oil
the foreign colonists.