Democratic Sentinel, Volume 3, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 August 1879 — Hard Times in Europe. [ARTICLE]

Hard Times in Europe.

A gentleman just returned to New York from Europe describes the crop prospects of Europe as absolutely hopeless. “It was not until after seven weeks of journeying in England and on the continent,” he said, “that I saw a day of sunshine. It was rain, mist or cloud all the time.” He describes the crops in England as ruined and the farmers discouraged. In Europe the condition is not muoh better. The soil is full of moisture. This misfortune will benefit the American farmer. The demand from Europe for grain will be immense, and draw heavily on the magnificent crops here. His view of European affairs is very discouraging, and he prophesies evil for the United States. The poor of England and the continent are worse off than ever before.

Tens of thousands of workingmen are out of employment, and not likely to get any for months. To avoid riots and dangerous discontent, the authorities will aid in' getting these people to America. As a result, we shall have an immigration greater than known for years, and the people who come will compete with the laborers here who now complain of too low wages. It is an evil which, he says, is sure to follow the misfortunes which have befallen the rid countries.