Finland supp6rts a p65pulation of about two millions andI a half. it is an agricultural country. producing much more than is consumed. It is the opinion of Professor Georgeson. a Scandinavian. and- entirely familiar with the agricultural and climatic conditions prevailing in northern Europe. that Alaska is capable of supporting a population of from twelve to fifteen millions. And inasmuch as Russian oppression is likely to drive a large number of Finlauders to seelk new homesI hope under our flagand as immigration is apt to follow the same parallels of latitude. we may hope to attract a valuable and industrious population to our northern country. For these reasons I think it is important that the country should have these facts. 1 insert this c6mmunication in the RECORD. under the general leave already given:
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