THE MORNING OBEGOKI&K. SATURDAY, -MA& 31
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13
DEATH OF PENNOYER
THE EX-GOVERNOR EXPIRES SUD
DENLY. Alone at His Residence Stricken
With Heart Disease, Goes
Peacefully to Rest.
(Continued from First Page.)
River In. an Indian canoe, and taking a
Columbia River steamer at Its mouth.
He -was admitted to the bar by the
Supreme Court, consisting of Judges
"Williams, Olney and Deady, but never
practiced here. Ho taught school for a
time, and in 1E62 ho engaged in the lum
ber Durfnefes. He -waeilong successful,
bounding a large concern, which was so
prosperous up to 1890 that a fine new mill
was built, then the largest In the city.
No sooner had the new mill been com.
pleted than Pennoyer, with characteristic
eccentricity, decided that he would not
operate It holding that under the gold
standard it would be impossible for him
to make it pay. Other mills sprang up
around it, took the business that 11 threw
away, and flourished, but still the Gover
nor remained firm, and even refused a
number of flattering offers for the plant.
Three years ago he decided to allow the
controlling interest to pass out of his
hands, and the mill Is now cutting many
thousand feet of lumber'per cay.
Tee Governor wa married the year fol
lowing his arrival to Mrs. Mary A. Allen,
and of the five children that were born
to him Mrs. Ruasell is the sole survivor.
He Goes Into Politics.
Although hi became In 1S81 associated
"with Dr. Weatherford in the Oregon Her
ald, and afterward purchased and edited
the paper for two years, he did not enter
politics to any extent until 1883, when he
was nominated for Mayor against John
W. Gates, on the lssuo of municipal own
rrship of the water plant, then in the
hands of John Green and H. C. Leonard.
Gates easily defeated him. for Pennoyer
was a strong Southern sympathizer, and
the utterances of his paper and his atti
tude during the war had made him any
thing but popular.
But during the "Winter of 1SS5 and 18S6
a strong feeling against the Chinese
sprang up In Portland. The worklngmen.
whose opportunities to secure employment
had been restricted by the Influx of the
Orientals, projected a meeting whose ob
ject was to d-vle waye ajd means to ex
pol them. Mayor Gates called a counter
meeting, but the worklngmen captured It
and Pennoyer was made chairman, and
the meeting finally adjourned, having
passed resolutions favoring law and order.
This- made Pennoyer's popularity. In 1SSG
he was elected Governor as a Democrat
by a. plurality of 3702, although the state
went Republican on the general Issue.
In his first Inaugural address he took
the position that the courts have no right
to nullify a law passed by the Legis
lature, a position from which he never
departed, and on which he asked the last
Democratic State Convention to make
him its nominee for Supreme Judge.
The first and perhaps the most note
worthy of hte actions as Governor was
taken in 18S8, when the contractors on the
Corvallls & Eastern Railroad failed to
pay the laborers. A telegram was re
ceived by the Governor from an officer
of the road announcing that the laborers
were marching on the town, and asking
that the troops ba ordered out. Pennoyer
went to Corvallls and told the officers that
unless they paid the men he would take
no action; but rf, after payment, a riot
auouia occur, ne would see that It was
euppressed. The result was that the la- ,
borers were ptld and a riot was averted,
The Bull Itnn "Water Veto.
In 1887 he vetoed a bill authorizing the
construction of what Is known as the steel
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uul uie measure was passed over his veto. J il- i Ei.u .,.i ,- v.
In 1WS -hi vtA Hiii f ,.. u ,-"l i ination. if it came to him, would not be
In 1889 he vetoed a bill passed by the last
uegisiature ana introduced for the pur
pose of giving the "Water Committee of
Portland the right to lesue bonds for the
purpose of bringing Bull Run water to
Portland, and providing that such "bonds
should bs exempted from all taxation.
He held that when such bonds were paid
out by the city in exchange for means
and appliances to bring water to the city
they became private property, which, un
der the state law could not be exempted
from taxation. The bill was passed in a
different form by the Legislature of 1889
and again vetoed, and so on to the fourth
time, the veto in every case being sus
tained. Although his action in the Bull Run
water matter aroused some opposition in
Portland, it was made the Issue of the
next election,, when he was the unanimous
choice of his part' as a candidate for re
election. He wa6 re-elected by 5155 votes
defeating D. P. Thompson, the RepublL
can candidate.
Aa a Rational Flsmre.
Pennoyer's second term was marked by
a number of the singular evidences of his
strong convictions which made him
known throughout the Nation. Much
comment was -excited In May. 1891, when
President Harrison came to Oregon and
Pennoyer refused to meet him at the state
line, although requested to do by the
committee appointed to meet the Presi
dent. The Governor afterward explained
thle matter by stating that he considered
it more respectful to receive the President
at the state's capital. He went to the
depot at Salem when the Presidential
party passed through, but by an acci
dent arrived too late to greet the Presi
dent on his first arrival.
In 1&33 he sent the famous Gresham dis
patch, which drew upon him more atten
tion than any other act in his official
career. The Geary act was about to go
into effect, and tho Secretary of State
wajter y. oresham, cent the following
telegram to the Governors of all states
having considerable Chinese population
"Let the President Mln.i Tit.
BnstncKS." f
Washington. Mar 3. 1893. Annarmtiv n.
ble reports indicate danger of violence to Chi-
I .-cct: wnen exclusion act takes effect, and the
i President earnestly hopes you trtn .mw .
lawful means for their protection in Oregon.
, w. Q. GRESHAM.
To this Pennoyer replied:
Salem. 'May 3. W. Q Gresham. ww-
Let the President attend to his own business.
i win u.nena io mine.
STLVESTER PEN-JfOTEH.
Governor Pennoyer. sneaklnir tn on at
soclated Press reporter, said; "!,
Gresham telegram Is an Insult jto Ore
gon. I will enforce the laws of the state
and the President should enforce the laws
of Congress. It comes with poor grace
for the President to ask me to enforce the
laws of the state while he. without a.y.
rant, suspends the exclusion law."
Becomes n Populit.
The Governor was all his life a fiat-
money man, and when the -trreenhnrir
movement was succeeded by the clamor
for free silver, he became an ardent
champion of free coinage. In 1892 he left
the Democratic party because of the elec
tion of Cleveland and became a Popullet
0 Jt t COO k M ana r
u ii uue oi nis xnanKsgiving proc
lamations, into which he Introduced some
suijhuius uampaign matter, drew upon
,uu &aw-)( less attention from the press
)f the country than did his telegram to
secretary Gresham. The nrnpintnoti
follows:
I do hereby appoint the fourth Thuwday "of
uc present rarau as a aay of thanksgiving to
Jmlghty God for the blessings he ha h.
ttowed upon this commonwealth during the
present year, uoa nas "nfleed been most benfl.
ent to our state and Nation, and yet unjust
nd ill-advised Congressional legislation, hav.
ag Biade gold alone full legal.tender money,
3as so dwarfed and paralyzed business that
:he bounties of Providence are now denlefl to
lunareas of thousands of people within the
National domain, who axe not only without
smployraent, but are also without the means
it procuring food, raiment or shelter. While.
berefore. the people of Oregon return thanks
o God for his goodness, I do most earnestly
-ecomaiend that they should devoutly lm-
plor him to dispose the President and Con
gress of the United States to eecure tire res
toration of silver as full legal-tender money.
In accordance with the policy of the fathers of
the Republic, whereby our industries may be
revived, and the honest tollers of the land
may procure their dally bread, not as alms,
but as the reward of their labor.
Done in the Capitol, Salem. Or., November
1. 1893. SYLVESTER PENNOYER.
Governor.
Attest: GEO. W. M'BRIDE, Secretary of
"State.
Aa Mayor of Portland.
But although a Ponullst In a Repub
lican state, a free silver man in a gold-!
standard community, and more or less
unpopular with people who accused him
of being a demagogue, Pennoyer's popu
larity was not dimmed. He went out or
office as Governor In 1894, andvln 1S95 was I
nominated by the Democrats, Populists
and Taxpayers' League for Mayor of
Portland. He won by an overwhelming J
plurality, defeating D. Soils Cohen, the
regular Republican nominee, and Charles
F. Becbe, put up as the nominee of7 the
Mitchell wing of the Republicans.
While less conspicuous, Pennoyer's
career as Mayor was marked by the same j
determination and Independence as his
administration of the Governor's office.
He appointed and removed fire and police 1
commissioners rapidly, vetoed the or
dinances of the council, and was not to
be argued with about his reasons or pur- i
poses, and in every action was the Mayor j
of the cltv. On his election he asraln en- i
lerea me neia ol me iiemucrauc parcy, i
and while by one or two appointments j
from the ranks of the Populists he
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term
hereby
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PENNOYER'S
FAMOUS
"MIND-YOUR-OWN
BUSINESS"
MESSAGE.
showed that he remembered his associa
tion with them, his affiliations were with
his old political friends.
Since his retirement In 189$, Mr. Pennoy
er lived quietly, keeping out of politics and
looking after his large property Interests.
He owned the block bounded by Morrison,
Alder, "West Park and Tenth, where he j
nas uvea for a great many years, and pad
considerable holdings of suburban prop
erty, besides his interest in the Portland
Lumber Company.
He has been frequently offered nomina
tions by the Democrats, and was spoken
of 43 a possible nominee for Mayor and
Btate Senator this Spring, but refused
liu iu iiumuiuiiuiis. xie wuuiu iiuvc uecii
willing to accept the nomination for Su
preme Judge, as a representative of his
long-cherished principle thstt the Buprcme
Court cannot nullify a law passed oy the
T -D,lntnrA. hut flnrtine- that sueh nom-
unanimous, he declined to allow his name
to go before the convention
Governor Pennoyer was a man of many
benefactions. One of the most Important
was the gift to the city by the deeds of
Governor Pennoyer and his wife. Decern
ber 29, 1894 and June 28, 189S, of two val
uable tracts of land for park purposes.
Taken together, they comprise six acres,
and are known as "Governor's Park." It
is located upon the summit of Robinson's
Hill, Portland Heights, and when prop
erly improved will be a very attractive
and valuable acquisition to the city. Anr
other Instance of Governor Pennoyer's
generosity was his founding of a scholar
ship at Williams College, in memory of
his son Horace, who died in- 18!H while
In attendance at that institution, and
which has given several Oregon students
a collegiate education.
ESTIMATES OF GOV. PBSTS'OYBR.
Frjends apd Associates Join, in Trib
utes to Htm.
Oregonlan reporters last night obtained
the following estimates from friends, as
sociates and political opponents of Gov
ernor Pennoyer: x
Ex-Senator Corbctt's Regrets.
Ex-United States Senator H. "W. Cor
bett had not heard of Mr. Pennoyer's
death when a reporter called at his resi
dence last night. "I regret exceedingly,"
said Mr. Corbett. when made acquainted
with the news, "to learn of the sudden
death of ex-Governor Pennoyer, He was
a remarkable man In many respects, but
rather eccentric in some things. He was
a man of pleasant and genial manners,
and he had a faculty of winning- many
friends. "While "we might have differed
with him In- many matters, we esteemed
hlra for hls sincerity and for his many
good qualities of head and heart. He will
be missed greatly as one who has done
considerable for the upbuilding of Port
land In an Industrial way. His death will
be mcurned by the old residents of Port
land, and In his gassing away we realize
the loss of a man of a very bright In
tellect." Judge Williams' Tribute.
"I am exceedingly sorry to learn of the
death of. ex-Governor Pennoyer," said
Judge George- H. "Williams. Only, three
days ago Judge "Williams and ex-Governor
Pennoyer had a conversation In the
main corridor of the Chamber of Com
merce building. "When they met, Mr.
Pennoyer astonished some of the Simon
Democratic leaders by stating that he
would run for Supreme Judge two years
henca, and tha he would vote for Judge
Williams for the mayoralty. "When I
last saw Mr. Pennoyer," Judge Williams
continued, "he appeared to be cheerful
and In his usual health. I had known him
fpr more than 40 years, and, although we
had not been particularly intimate, we
had been personal friends. "We had dif
fered in politics, but that difference had
not disturbed our personal relations.
"While the ex-Governor had somo pecullar
Jties, he had many admirable qualities.
He wa; a man who had the courage of
his convictions, and was very firm in the
opinions which he lentertained. "Whatever
he thought was right he contended foT,
whether other pcoplo agreed with him or
not I thought he was somewhat erratic
In some of his views on public questions,
but I have no doubt that he was sincere,
and whatever views he entertained,
though to others they might seem to be
erroneous, he defended with ability.
"Mr. Fennoyer was a man of education
and of no mean ability. He could make
a very good speech, and he wrote with an
incisive and sometimes a pungent hand.
I believe that he was strictly honest In
his private and hla public life. He was
Governor- of this state eight years, and, so
far as I know, he discharged tha duties
of that office In fin upright and able man
ner, and for the nest Interests of the
people. He wan quite successful as a
business man, and was, I believe, in easy
and comfortable circumstances. I feel
that lu the death of ex-Governor Fen
novr I have ioet a good friend, antf this
city has lost a useful and upright citizen.
His death will make a notable vacanev in
the comnumlty. He was a genial, rood- j
hearted and companionable man, and I
always found pleasure in his society, I
deeply sympathize with his family In their
sudden bereavement."
He "Was Always Charitable. .
"I was well acquainted with ex-Governor
Pennoyer," said ex-State Senator J. C
Carsou. He was upright, honest. Indus
trious and kind-hearted, fend was always
ready to help and did help, in. the up
building: of Portland. He was always
charitable, and a great many of his old
time friends will miss him."
Mr. Chamberlain's Estimate.
George E. Chamberlain. Democratic
Candidate for Governor-OHy acquaintance
with Governor Pennoyer began many
years ago, and I have always admired
him for the many excellent qualities of
nls character. I served for three years
as Attorney-General during his Incum
bency of the Gubernatorial chair, and I
know that he was thoroughly honest in
his polltleat life. He was criticised at
times for exercising the pardoning power
too ireel and I know that he always en
deavored to ascertain the facts Involved
In every case. If he erred, his errors were
those of Judgment rather than Intent.
His Impulses were most kindly whenever
the unfortunate were Involved. As a pri
vate citizen he was the peer of any man.
He was quick to resent an Insult, but al
ways ready to forgive. It was a Tule with
him when he had differences with his fel-
iuh-wub,
to visit them, usually on
.Thanksgiving day, and offer to bury the
differences, olalmlng that life was too
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reofMlch or Y 77
the fpOoicing ntewaje,
printed qn the back hereof,
agreed to,
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Reproduced from the original, in possession of E. L. Powell.
short to be at enmity with his fellow-man.
I have known him to do this on many oc
casions. In his death Oregon has lost a
most valued citizen, and the common
people a good friend."
Radical In Thonpht, Conservative in
Action.
W. D, Kenton He was a kind-hearted
man, radical In thought and expression;
conservative 4n action, honest in convic
tion and practice. Schooled In a minority,
he was stronger in criticism than In
leadership. A man of culture, refinement
nnd wealth, he was the especial advocate
of the masses, and the friend of the poor
and oppressed. He was an Iconoclast In
constructive politics and brooked ,no op
position. He made a deep Impress upon
the political thought and action of this
state from 1SS6 to 1896, and leaves an un
tarnished name. Personally, I was fond
of him. and was pained to hear of his
death.
Estimate of n Former Pupil.
P. V. Holman My acquaintance with
Governor Pennoyer began when, as a
small boy. I attended a public school of
which he was the teacher. This school
was" situated where the Hotel Portland
now stands. I have known him quite well
ever since that time. As a teacher he
was thorough and competent, end he had
the confidence and respect of his pupils.
His qualities as a teacher were character
istic of him as a man. He was a good
citizen and an upright, honorable man.
On public questions his personal equation
was an inclination to extravagance In
views and expression of them, which often I
were not. his real convictions. This did ,
Uqult, but from a peculiarity which , y0u. Today is the first Christmas ift tho hls
eometimes made him appear eccentric, J tory of Oregon when more than two-thjrds of
when he merely meant to be emphatic "the people are without employment and mora
"When President Harrison was to visit 1 than one-third are without sufficient means of
Oregon, Governor Pennoyer gave utter-
ance to certain matters in regard to the
official relations and etiquette to be ob
served as between tly President and the
Governor of a state. These expressions
at the time seemed like an intended af- made to me as Governor of Oregon, to assem
front to the President, but Governor Pen- j ble the Legislature in order tc alleviate this
royer did not so intend them. He meant condition of affairs and avert the Impending
that he wanted to act lnaaccordance with I calamity. The redress is, however, not In
the dignity proper to his office. When our hands, but In yours, and hence this ap
Presldent Harrison arrived at the state ' fAl to yu- T110 'tws of Congress, which
capital Governor Pennoyer received and ' 7.e dlcrimlnated against silver and made,
welcomed him in a dignified and
courteous manner., and as a Governor of
a state should receive the President of
the United States when he was Journeying
through the state. Ho was a man who
had the courage of his convictions, and
he did not fear to utter at any time what
he believed or thought bo believed.
From-a Public Opponent.
H. H. Northup Governor Pennoyer wac
a man of sterling character, oposscstsng
great moral courage, and never afraid to J
express his views on any question. Ho
was original in thought, and a leader ,
among men. "While I did not agree with ,
him in many of his political views. I al- '
wavs resnected him for the honutv with '
which he followed his convictions. His
loss will be deeply mourned by many out
side of his family circle
Tribute of an Official Associate.
Phil Motschan. ex-State Treasurer-!
hardly know how to express my estimate
of Governor Pennoyer. I think he was
one of the best men in the state. I was
closely associated with him at the Cap-
ltol for four year, while he served his
last term as Governor, and know him to ,
have been one of tha most honorable
men It was ever my pleasure to associate
with.
Many Tblnscs to Admire.
C A. Dolph I became acquainted with
Governor Pennoyer in the Spring of 1863.
A brother of his, a most excellent Chris-
tlan gentleman, lived in my native town
in tne state of New York, and this clr-
cumsunce made us easily acquainted on
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my arrival in Oregon. From a political
standpoint I wa i not an admirer of Gov- J
ernor Pennoyer. hut we were near neigh- I
bors for many years, and as a man of j
kindly disposition, a neighbor and a '
friend, I found much in time to admire.
J3.0 was uevoieq io nis iamuy, and nis
grief over the loss of his son impressed !
me most profoundly. Many kindly acts
of his will be gratefully remembered by
many of the early Inhabitants of the city,
and his death will be regretted by all.
A Friend of the People.
W. F. Butcher, of Baker City I have
known Governor Pennoyer for many
years, and X never knew a man who was
more sincere and honest In. his convic
tions and his acts. He was a friend of
the people, but not a demagogue, and he
possessed the qualities' of character that
go to make up the good citizen. His pub
lic nnd privato life was clean, and l)Is
official conduct above reproach. He- was
a good Governor, a good citizen and a-
gooa ineno. warm-hearted and earnest, ;
ne was ever a rnena or the unfortunate, .
and often went out of his way to ac-
lence. He wm indd c man of gentroui
impulses, and a cltlxen of rare virtues.
In his death Oregon has loat one of her
most illustrious men.
Other Estimates.
Tyler Woodward As a citizen. Governor J
Pennoyer was a good man. He was a
genial neighbor, affable and pleasant. Hla
death will be regretted. He will he missed
a great deaL
J. C. Moreland I was shocked at hear
ing of the doath of Governor Pennoyer.
I have known him 42 years somewhat In
timately. He was a good man and a
splendid citizen.
M. Ii Nicholas He was a remarkable
man, and a much abused man. He will be
much missed. I have known him for 34
years, and the first work I ever did in
Portland was piling lumber for him. I
have been intimately acquainted with
him ever since, and served in the Council
when he was Mayor. There was not a
man In, the state who had more friends
and admirers among the laboring men
than Governor Pennoyer.
From Govecaor Geer.
SALEM. Or., May 30.-peakIng of the
death of ex-Governor Pennoyer tonight.
Governor Geer said: "News of tho death
of .ex-Governor Pennoyer came as a great
surprise and Is to be profoundly regretted.
He was a man of good Impulses and of
independent convictions, to which he never
hesitated to give freest utterance. He
boro the distinction of being the only
man who served two full terms as Gov
ernor of Oregon, and while many of us
often differed from his views oh questions
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of public concern, yet I am sure he has
passed away bearing the good will and
respect of all our people. Ho was one of
our honored pioneers and I feel certain
that his ever-public actions had In view,
as he saw It, the best Interests of his
adopted state. His bereaved family has
the sympathy of all our people."
Ex-Governor Moody's Regrets.
THE DALLES, May ?0. Regarding the
death of Mr. Pennoyer, news of which
reached here this evening, cx-Govcrnor
Z. F. Moody said: "I am much shocked to
learn of the Governor's sudden dealth, al
though to me there has been a noticeable
change In his appearance the past few
weeks. My close acquaintance with hinr
niucu umcp ircm nis canuiuacy lor uie
Governorship, has always been of the
most friendly and agreeable nature. In
his death the state has met with a loss.
His ability and capacity were unques
tioned. He held the confidence of the
people more than any other man In Ore
gon. His official acts were all prompted
with a view of serving the best Interests"
of all concerned. In the' business world
of the state, where he had flgureo. promi
nently for many years, his death will be
deeply regretted. No history of Oregon
could be properly written without con
spicuous mention of Sylvester Pennoyer.''
FAMOUS CHRISTMAS LETTER,
A
written by Governor Penacyer
Grover Cleveland.
to
SALEM, Or.. Christmas, 1693. To the Prea
ident, Washington. D. C. Sir: The extraor
"upport. Business is almost completely stag-
nated, money Is not to be obtained, and the
debtors are powerless to avoid the selxure of
their property and their homes to satisfy, at a
small percentage of their value, the claims of
me creditors. Jteneated anneals hav. hn
goja aione run legal tender money, giving
to the money-lenders the privilege of refund
ing both the sljver dollar and the silver cer
tificate, thus rendering unavailable more than
ons-half of the National currency as absolute
debt-paying money, are the sole causes of the
decline in values, the paralysis of business and
the consequent impoverishment of the great
army of wago-earners and of the impending
starvation of their wives and children. If,
when you stood upon the eastern portico of
me japiioi, on me 4tn day of last March, you
had announced to the people that you would
speedily convene Congress in extra session, to
carry out the pledges of the platform to which
you s&ra your assent, and upon which you
7rre ,tcted. which declared for "the use of
bo sold and silver as standard money wlth-
ou. criminaiion against either metal." tho
wiaespreaa revulsion of business which has
diminished the value of tho property of thj
Nation by fully one-half, would never have
occurred.
And If now you would give such advice to
lF'Z - Xl.S na'cnd
gresslonal legislation, business would again re-
vlve and prosperity would again visit our
land. And why should you not do so? it l
honorable to carry out the pledge of a party
to the people, and is it not dishonorable not to
ao 0 The responsibility lies entirely with
you. The complete obedience of the lower
House of Congress to your wishes has been
observed throughout both worlds. It would
obey your behest, and. In this tho Senate
would give you support. The burden, there
fore, resta entirely upon your shoulders. The
power lies- with you, -by carrying out the
pledges upon which you were elected, to r'
5tore b"s,ns t0 V accustomed activity and
:z . ".. "'""-" """"pioyea,
rE?.a??Jl''J,t0 ?anr a
cheerless home; or by a continued refusal to
do 80t , lndeflnitely prolong and intensify
the present most dlsuuTcondlUon et "?
fairs. You are a father, and you no doubt feel
grateful to God when you. upon retiring to
rest, look upon your sleeping babes in their
couches, the picture of health,, consequent
"pon meir navins a sumejency ox food and
clotting, i pray you, however, to enlarge the
ecopo of your vision, and behold, as you can.
In many and many a cot. children, loved as
much by their parents as yours are hy you,
wtSX and elckly from" insufficient food and
clothing the victims of vicious financial legis
lation, whose sleeping forms are bathed by
the scalding tears of mothers bending over
them in sorrow and despair, and then re
solve, as you should, to faithfully carry out
the pledges which your-party gave to a con
fiding people. If you will do so, God will
help you and a grateful Nation will applaud
you. Very respectfully.
STLVE3TER PENNOYER
XKCJUBATIOX.
if you wish to enjoy a day of rest and
pleasure, take the O. R. ft N. train from
union aepot ai a. m. ior a short trip
J20 r0; Columbia, returning. If desired, by
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FRIEND OF UNIONS?
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agreement, and It was again Insisted upon
that the agreement was with their em
ployes, and not with the union, and that
t,he union was an Irresponsible party, and
could not enter Into an agreement.
The labor situation has now reached a
complicated situation, and questions of life
or death to the union are Involved. Sure
ly at this time such a stanch and loyal
friend to the union ax Mr. Inman 1
reported to be should come forward
and do something for Its cause.
Instead, a plan Is being formed between
the p!anlng-mlll men and the sawmill
men to fight the union Issue, and the In-irian-Poulsen
Co. Is reported as favorable
to the plan. Just what this plan Is can
not be learned as yet, as Mr. Inman has
not been without precaution In the mat
ter. Everyone interviewed concerning
the action proposed wisely shakes his
head and says, "No, we have glcn our
promise not to say anything about tho
matter until after election."
It has been learned, 'however, that a
meeting will be held next Tuesday between
the sawmill-owners and the planlng-mlll-owners,
to perfect plans for 'fighting the
strike issue.
Xn fcelng interviewed concerning the
matter yesterday, Mr. Johan Poulsen said:
"No plan of action has yet been formu
lated, but I will tell you that this
boycott will have to stop. Such a
practice cannot and will not be tol
erated in a free community. It Is a
practice too lovr nnd criminal to be
permitted. Any person who would boycott-
another's business Is as much of a
criminal as one who would hold another
up and rob him of his money. In a free
country every one has a right to conduct
his own business as he sees fit, and If I
judge public sentiment rightly, the com
munity will, never submit to such an out
rage asr a boycott upon a man's busi
ness." "Can you speak for your firm In the
matter?" he was asked.
"I am manager of the firm." said he,
"and whatever I say will be done. I do
not say that we will take any part in the
plan to fight tho Issue, and will make no
expression from the firm. I simply say,
tho boycott will have to go."
Several other mlllmen were seen, but all
had pledged themselves not to divulge
any of tho proceedings until after the
election.
"We have called several meetings," said
one. "but can get but a few to attend. In
asmuch as the action will have to be
postponed until after election, anyway.
"We have a meeting Tuesday, however,
when we are confident action will be
taken." x x
"I know how Inman, Poulsen & Co. will
stand," said another, "but have promised
to keep It quiet until after election."
"What action will be taken, or how ef
fective will be its workings. Is yet con
jecture: but the fact that a movement
Is on foot and that it is favored by the
men mentioned shows that Mr. Inman is
not a champion of the cause of organized
labor.
A Statement From Mr. Inman.
PORTLAND. May 30. (To the Editor.)
I am informed that some persons are
circulating a report that Inman. Poulsen
& Co. have refused to sell lumber to
union planing mill?, and have entered
Into an agreement or combination with
other mlllowncrs to sell their lumber In a
way to discriminate against union plan
ing mills and not to sell to union plan,
lng.mllls. I take this method of Infdrm
Ing the public that such statements are
-nof true hi whole-or -In nartyrTbe firm of
Inman, Poulsen & Co, have mddey no such v
agreement, and have no Intention to do
so. For business reasons. If for no other,
we shall not enter Into any such combi
nation. R. D. INMAN.
TO DROP ROAD PROJECT.
Thunder Mountain Subscriptions
"Will Probably Xot Be Collected.
How about the money subscribed for
the "Warren-Thunder Mountain -road? "Will
It ever be collected?
tthe understanding seems to be that the
money will not be collected. The total
sum pledged Is about SSOO, but it is so
ridiculously short of the sum asked for
by the Weiser people and they have so
strongly expressed their disgust that It
Is not probable they will call for It. The
money waa to be held by the Portland
Chamber of Commerce until asked for
by the "Welser people. The sum which
"Weiser citizens expected Portland to give
was between $12,000 and $15,000. The
Chamber of Commerce appointed two
committees to raise money. The individ
ual sums subscribed ranged from $200
down to 55
Th e reason the project found so little
favor in Portland was- that It was be
lieved to bo too big an undertaking.
Furthermore, the Welser people submitted
no definite plan to show that they meant
business. Again, there was strong doubt
that the road, even If put through, would
command the trade of Thunder Moun
tain. W. A. Mears has advised that the mat
ter be dropped by the Chamber of Com
merce and that the money be not col
lected. This seems to be the general
wish. "It wan a bluff our people were
afraid to call," said Mr. Mears. "If the
Chamber of Commerce had turned down
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"Although Portland has not DUt ud a
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lars for Thunder Mountain to send pros
pecting parties Into the district."
Ills Honeity Rewarded.
NEW XORK. May 30. William Mal
colm, City Treasurer of Passaic, N. J.,
who turned over all his property, valued
at from $50,000 to $100,000, to make good
a shortage of $63,000 In his accounts as
secretary of the Mutual Loan &. Build
ing Association of that city, caused by
an error Invbookkeepin'g 20 years ago. has
been re-elected secretary of the associa
tion at the annual meeting. The stock
holders expressed great regard for Sec
retary Malcolm, who sacrificed nearly all
his property to rectify an error.
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