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cu ftb iny tonmn ASTORIA. OREGON: TUESDAY.. .JUNE C. 188 UNANIMOUS OPINION. Eveby party wlrioli holds a conven tion or passes a resolution in tho na tnre o a political credo declares that immigration must be restricted. Tho notion is common to the Republicans, theDemocrats, the Prohibitionists, the American party and all forms of the labor party. There appears to be substantial unanimity throughout the whole country, in so far as the decla rations of all kinds of political organi zations can be regarded as giving ex pression to its true sentiments. If the new idea should be traced back to its source it would probably bo found to have originated first in the conviction that the country has attained to such a Growth that there is no room for anything but the natural increase. Tho population of the United States has been estimated by oompetent authority to amount to G7,000,000, exclusive of the immigra tion from Canada, of which there is no authentic statistics. Tho increase in population from immigration for seven years past has been as large as the increase from regular sources. The ultimate fact is that we are grow ing just twice as fast as we should naturally. The belief that we are ex panding too rapidly is reenforced by the fact that many of those who are now gaining an entrance, are alien in blood, language, race, literature and traditions; are in some cases wholly unassimilable, and in others difficult of digestion; have no conception of our mild form of government, accus tomed as they have been to force and repression; showing in many instan ces but scant thankfulness for the hospitality extended to them; are tur bulent and unmanageable, and are altogether undesirable additions to our population. Tho opposition to further immigra tion has taken a more absolute form on the Pacific than on tho Atlantic We are hero confronted with the semi barbarian hordes of Asia. They are, by atl odds, the worst class of persons seeking America. Theyaro not only unassimilable, but they drain tho land of its resources. They are, for the most part, in bondage. They are for agers rather than immigrants. They brine in their train a new set of the most degrading vices, and a formida ble supply of the most contagious dis eases. On this coast, in relation to them, the federal government has set up absolute exclusion. But that re striction has been more in the nature of a legal fiction than a fact, in conse quence of the peculiar action of the federal courts. Notwithstanding the alleged restriction it is now generally admitted by those who are competent to judge that there are twice as many Chinamen in the United States as there were at the time of the taking of the last census. The question on the other side of the continent is beset with more diffi culty. It would not be possible for the United States to shut its doors ab solutely against all-comers. In the exercise of its sovereign power it might setup any new rule that it pleased, and nonation would have a right to com plain. But it would simply be a retro gression of a very extraordinary kind.to exclude civilized people from entry. Other nations, to be sure, are doing so on a small scale. The Russians are excluding the Germans; the French are doing tho same, though indirectly; the Germans are shutting the doors against the Poles; the En glish are importuned to put up the bars against various continentals. There seems to be a pronounced na tional reaction all around, which is by no means a thing to be deprecated. But whether the United States should take the lead in the movement and shoot far ahead of all the others is the question that is really up for set tlement, It ia supposed by somo that without formal exclusion the ob ject held in view could be accom plished by the repeal of the naturali zation laws, or the extension of the privilege of citizenship ouly to a to a residence of twenty-one years. This would be a remedy if it was the privilege of citizenship which was the chief attraction of immigration. But it maybe doubted whether in re ality such is tho fact Host of these people come here to better ttheir conditions. Whether tho denial of citizenship would do them or us any good is not so clear. It has not been held to be good for the, progress of society to have two classes of population citizens and merely residents. The exclusion of the latter from the electorial franchise would not prevent turbulence and rioting on their part. It would not work at all in war. The non-voters of England kicked up nil the rows on election day. It was their business to way-lay, intimidate and attack tho voters. England has just nearly got rid of that class by the extension of the franchise. It follows, naturally, from these premises that the policy of the re striction of immigration, while highly desirable all around cannot assume so absolute a form on the Atlantic Coast as on the Pacific, for tho conditions are not alike. The difference is be tween semi-barbarous and civilized people. There must bo some modi fication, therefore, on the Atlantic sea-board. The same rigidity in the rule necessary here might not work satisfactorily there. It is quite evi dent that the laws we have on the subject are headed in the right di rection. What is principally needed is their improvement, together with a more exact definition of the powers of the federal judiciary in relation to the politicial power of the govern ment Indeed, in this matter we have not so much to complain of our laws as of the manner in which they are interpreted. If tho courts, in the first place, had done their duty, the spectacle of ignorant foreigners exer cising tho electoral franchise would not often bo witnessed. Tho courts have the right to in quire if tho applicant is attached to tho principles of the constitution? No illiterate person can possibly give tho answers, which, in the contem plation of the law, alono entitles him to admission to tho rights of an American citizen: But instead of that tho whole process has degener ated into a mumble through which a Newfoundland dog could as sucess fully go as some of those who pass the pretended ordeaL Not only this, but the mechanism of the naturali zation has been worked for fradulent purposes. A judicial wnkiug up all around on these several subjects would do as much if not more, than now laws or regulations. Statistics just published by tho Russian government give some inter esting facts about Siboria as a penal colony. Tho number of convicts and political exiles sent to Siberia from 1751 to 1884 numbered nearly one million men and women. Fifty thousand were sent between 18G3 and 1873, while the number sent out during tho present reign reaches 14G, 370. The number of escapes during the past twenty years has amounted to twenty-four per cent Wo men form one-fifth of the total num ber of exiles. As most of them are over 40 years of age very few marry, and to make matters worse marriage is prohibited for tho first five years of exile. Two-thirds of the crimes in Siberia are committedj by the exiles, and because of this, of their misery, and of the numerous escapes the Rus sian government is seriously consider ing tho advisability of abolishing the present system of Siberian deporta tion. The tendency to increase in indebt edness is manifested even in the southern American republics. A late volume of the United States consular reports shows that the mania for bor rowing large sums abroad has seized nearly all the Spanish-American coun tries, particularly Chile and the Ar gentine ropublic. In fact, taking the whole world in tho survey, about the only countries which are reducing their debts are the United States and England. -i i A Walla Walla court has sen tenced a woman to be hanged. This is consistent A woman (in Washing ton territory) has just as much right to kill a human being as a man has, and if she sees fit to exercise that right, she has tho same privilege to bo hanged for it as any man would have. That's fair enough. Hong the lady by all means. It will be a lesson to her. . . The finest and juiciest steak at the Telephone Kestiurant. AH the patent medicines advertised in this paper, together with the choicest pertumery, aim toilet articles, etc-can be bought at the lowest prices, at J. W. Conn's drag store, opposite Occident hotel, Astoria. Will you suffer with Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint? Miiloh's Vltalizer is guaranteed to cure you. Sold by .1. C, Dement. Sleepless Nights made miserable by that terrible cough. Sluloh's Cure is the remedy for you. Sold by J. C. De ment. NEW TO-DAY. Typewriting. SHORTHAND, COPYINC. Correspondence, Legal Work of all kinds, done by the hour, day er month, at Type writing Office, one door below TeleRraph Office. Auditor and Police Judges' Notice. NOTICE is hereby plven that the City as sessment roll of the City of Astoria, Clatsop county, Oreeon, for the year I8S8, as returned by the City Assessor ot said City, on the 1st day ot June, 1888, Is now on file In tire office of the Auditor and Police Judge of said citv where It Is open, and will remain open for Inspection until the 15th day of June, 18X3. All applications for corrections or revisions of the same must be filed with trie Auditor and Police Judge, properly verified prior to said 15th day ofJune, 18S8. Attest.T.S.JEWETT. Auditor and Police Jndge. Astoria, Oregon, J une 5th, 1888. (OHOSECHES Jimbs meah RHEUMATISM, NEURALGIA OB KINDRED ILLS.fft Cured by-x -J'- W . -. fl dealers: IheChasVobeur Ga BALTO..MD. Engagement Extraordinary. For Two Nights Only. Monday and Tuesday J une 4th, 5th. Of the grandest emotional actress in America. Miss Jeffreys-Lewis. Supported by her own dramatic company in two grand plajs: Monday Evening. June 4th, Balzac's great play ; La Belle Russe. Tuesday Eventno. Juno Gth. The great emotional play : East Lynne. Ureat credit Is due Mr. Geo. Koss for se curing this charming actress for Astoria. . lteserved seats at New York Novelty store Usual prices: open at 10 o'clock Saturday Juno 2d. Boarding And Lodging House Busi ness For Sale. A nOOD PAYING BUSINESS CAN BE . bouchtat a bargain. For particulars apply to tins omce. $1000 Reward. ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS KEWAKD Is hereby offered for the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who stole mv fishing boat No.7 and net. from As toria, May 13111. MM, 11U0IK. MRS. F. A. WHEELER An Experienced Music Teacher of VOCAL AND PIANO MUSIC. Will receive private pupils at any time. A feature of the course of Instruction, will bo monthly recitals by the pupils in the pres ence of their friends. Heference J. F; Ku dolphson. K. G. Hill. J. It. Paine. Boston. Mass. Kooms atitev. Mr. Hall's, Lafayette street. FjjiJHEn WILL Cut Faster AND .fiXEi exranattuatfl EASIER J.L.I rUllinger I Than any oth er me nmue. Hundreds ot woodmen tes tify to its SUDC- I rlorlty. It goea neon ana .trier Sticks. CARNAUAN & CO., Agents Astoria Price, Si. CO. Magnus C. Crosby Dealer In HARDWARE, IRON, STEEL. Iron Pipe and Fittings, STOVES, TINWARE AND HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD SHEET IRON, Tin AND Copper. John C. Dement. DRUCCIST. Successor to W. E. Dement & Co. Carries Complete Stocks of Drugs and Druggists' Sundries. Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. Agent for Mexican Salve and Norwegian Pile Cure, Horsemen Take Notice ! SHERWOOD STEEL HARNESS. No Single or Doubletrees Used. Just the thing for use In Flowing or Logging, Price, $20. For sale by Wilson fie Fisher. G. A. STTNSON & CO., BLACKSMITHING, M I'apt. Rogers old stand, corner ol Cass ana uoun streets. Ship and Cannery work. Horsesboelnz. Wagons made and repaired. Good work guarauteea. $50 Reward. TS nEREBY OFFERED BY TEMPLE JL Lodge no. 7, A. F. & A. M. and Beaver Louge flo. as i. u. u. e joinny, ior tne re covery and delivery to the officers of either of sola lodges, at Astorln.'of the body of tbe lain Hpnrv Mattson. who was drowned on Clatsop Spit at tbe mouth ot the Columbia nver, at one o ciock ou me luuruiug ox me zcto. aay or may, a. v., jsw. By order of said Lodges. c3hIM9eS iMIl at IKiBlglK Xi Boss ODera House Watchmaker Jeweler. Wi Important Cleveland In Full Operation at Fire Pots Soldering No Goal! No Smoke! No Dirt! No Waste of Solder ! Coppers Last Four HALF CHEAPER THAN CHARCOAL ! ! Fnll particulars at A Man's Work Depends a Good Deal on His Clothes, And How He Is Dressed Depends a Good -AT- Phil. A. Stokes & Go's. (Next door to Fonrd &. Stokes.) Good Substantial Clothing at Very Low Prices. Rubber Boots, Overalls, Shirts, Blouses, Oiled Clothing, And warranted as represented. - Yon are invited to cpII. P. A. STOKES & Co. Seines, Pounds, Traps, AND FISH NETTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, MADE TO ORDER OF BEST QUALITY. Woodberry Seine Twines AT LOWEST PRICES OF NETTING COMBINATION. Barbour's Salmon Net Threads. HENRY DOYLE & CO., 517 ani 519 Intt St., Sole Agents for the Pacific Coast. to Banner S. Elmore's Cannery. Machines all Running. Times as Long! Gas Machine ! ITo Risk by Fire I Elmore, Sanborn & Co.'s Pacific Coast Acents. Deal on His Work. A. . MMmEmMW WHOLESALE AND Groceries, Provisions and Mill Feed. Crockery, Glass g Plated Ware. o Tho Largest and finest assortment of Fresh Fruits and "STegetablos. Received fresh every Steamer. THE LEADING TAT10NERS AND BOOK SELLERS. GRXFFX2T & HEED. J. C. CLINTON DEALER IN CIGARS AND TOBACCO, FRUITS. NUTS, Candies. Smokera' Articles, Etc. New Goods ReceU ed Daily. Opposite City ItooU Htnrr. Dry Goods, Clothing Furnishing Goods. Ladies' and Children's Muslin Goods. Ladies' and Children's Shoes, all kinds. Men's and Boys' Boots and Shoes, all kinds. Rubber Goods, Oil Clothing. Hats, Trunks, Valises, Satchels. EMPIRE STORE fiFMr. PARKRR. CARL A. If ANSON Parker & Hanson SUCCESSOUS TO C. L. PARKER, DEALERS IN GENERAL MERCHANDISE New Goods Arriving EverSteamer Tins WEEK, PIPES ai LAWS The Old Stand - Astoria, Oregon. FIRE BRICK DEALER IX Hay, Oats, and Straw, Lime, Uriel, Ceient, Sana anfl. Plaster Wood Dellrered to Order. Drajlne, Teaming and Kipress Business. TER apply to the Captain, or to The New Model Eange CAN BE HAD IN ASTORIA. ONLY OF EL R. HAWES, Agent. Call and Examine It ; You Will be Pleased. E.K. Wanes Is also Agent for the Buck Patent Cooking Stove, AND OTHER FIKSTCI.ASS STOVES. Furnace Work, Steam Fittings, Etc., a Specialty. A Full Stock on Hand. H. EKSTROM, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER. Special Attention Paid to REPAIRINC. A Flno Line of Jowolry, Clocks and Watches on Hand. All Work Guaranteed. Water St., East of Aug. Danielson's. The New York Novelty Store Ilavp a Finely Assorted Stock of Jewelry,Watches, Clocks,Optical Goods Fine Stationery, Cutlery and Fancy Goods. Of All Descriptions, Boucht In the Best Markets anil CANNOT BE UNDER SOLD by any one this side of San Francisco. Opposite Parker House, Main St., Astoria. ' 11ETAIL DEALEU IN TirpiaCigaraeJTotaco Store J. W. BOTTOM, Proprietor, Water Street, Two Doors East of Olney Fine Cigars, Tobacco and Smotera Articles, Sold at Lowest Market Rates. FRUITS. CANDIES NOTIONS.&0 ItrikeltRiGh! 11UY YOUR Groceries i Provisions OF- Foard & Stokes Their largely Increasing trade enables them to sell at the very lowest margin or prollt while giving you goods that are ot first class quality. Goods Delivered All Over the City. TheHlghost Price raid for Junk. FIRE CLAY (IUIU PARKER Eben P, Parher,Uaater. '3 For TO WING, KKEIGET or CHAR. II. II. PABKKIt. Th. Olsen, PRESCRIPTION DRUGGIST, Graduated from Copenhagen. Denmark. Dealer In Drugs, Medicines, Perfumery and Toilet Articles. Water St., Opposite ITamburg nouse. 7