The Territories are supposed to be the wards of the General Government. to be nursed. nurtured. and by kindly and generous treatment developed into a condition of independence and capable of being clothed with the habiliments of Statehood. They should be helped. not hindered. encouraged. not burdened. They are being populated by immigrants not only from the. Old World but from every State in this Union. and perhaps every member on this floor can recall the name of some former resident of his district who is now one of the pioneers on our western frontier. As a general rule it is not the rich who "go west." but the young men starting out in life. ambitious to carve out their fortunes with their own hands and "grow up with the country." or men who have met with reverses in business and desire to renew the battle away from the scenes and surroundings of former disasters. or those with small means. who very correctly conclude they can better provide for their families where they will not be so crowded and jostled in the race.
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