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Foreign News
December 21, 1905
Williston Graphic
Williston, Williams County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
In England, Gen. Booth's subsidized emigration plan for poor families sparks debate. American Joseph Fels counters with home colonization proposal, pledging $45,000 if matched by 19 others, citing 20 million acres of uncultivated waste land.
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A great deal of discussion has been provoked in England by Gen. Booth's scheme for promoting the emigration of poor families by means of government subsidies. Joseph Fels, an American, urges a plan of home colonization, and offers to contribute $45,000 to that end, if 19 others will contribute similar amounts. Mr. Fels opposes Gen. Booth's plan, because only a small proportion of the land in England is cultivated properly. He quotes official reports showing that there are 20,000,000 acres of absolutely waste land.
What sub-type of article is it?
Economic
What keywords are associated?
Emigration Scheme
Home Colonization
Waste Land
Government Subsidies
Joseph Fels Offer
What entities or persons were involved?
Gen. Booth
Joseph Fels
Where did it happen?
England
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
England
Key Persons
Gen. Booth
Joseph Fels
Event Details
Discussion in England provoked by Gen. Booth's scheme for subsidizing emigration of poor families. Joseph Fels, an American, proposes home colonization and offers $45,000 if 19 others match it. Fels opposes Booth's plan due to improper cultivation of English land, citing official reports of 20,000,000 acres of waste land.