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About The Sunday Oregonian. (Portland, Ore.) 1881-current | View Entire Issue (May 31, 1908)
THE SUNDAY OBEGOXIAX, PORTLAND, MAY 31, 190S. TO VOTE SALOON ISSUE What About Salmon Protection? That the food fish of our state need better protection than is now afforded is agreed. You have already or doubtless will receive considerable literature on the subject, but no matter how attractive the arprument, stop and consider how much it may be colored by self-interest. The United States Bureau of Fisheries are the greatest expert authorities on the subject and have NO AS TO GRIND. Head what they say : Department of Commerce and Labor Question Will Be Submitted at Election Monday in All' but Five Counties. "DRYS" ARE VERY HOPEFUL OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, WASHINGTON, D. C lo 1 Expect to Add Materially to Prohi bition Territory Anti-Saloon league Rallies Tonight Throughout the Mate. ' Confident of abiding several counties '.o the "dry' territory of the state in 'Monday' election, the anti-Saloon League will tonight hold rallies in every county in which the saloon question is to he submitted tomorrow. Not only I are the prohibition people sanguine of eliminating the liquor traffic in a ma jority of the 28 counties of .the state In which the saloon question 'will be sub mitted, but they are hopeful of defeat ing the saloon men who have called an election In IT precincts on the Kast Side in this city. From a house-to-house j canvass that has been conducted by the enemies of the saloon. Superintendent J. II. Knodell. of the Anti-Saloon League, said yesterday that his co-workers are satisfied they will caivy every precinct and put 63 saloons out of business in that territory. A thorough canvass of this East Side district y the anti-saloon workers disclosed 999 voters that favored the saloon, 31U9 opposed to these resorts and 1241 undecided. Conceding to the saloon men the undecided vote, the local optionists declare they will have enough votes to carry the day. "The 17 precincts on the East Side In which the liquor interests have called for an election.'" said Superintendent Knodell yesterday, "have been divided Into two districts and we are confident of carrying both. The precincts lying north of the Steel bridge, including Al bina. have been formed into one group, while the precincts south of the same bridge have been consolidated in an other. Ever since these petitions were filed with the County Court our forces have been industriously at work. Ve have canvassed the district thoroughly, calling on and Interviewing e ery voter, so that we know Just what our strength is. We can give to the saloon Interests their full force of supporters and aug ment that by the voters we listed as un decided, and still carry the two districts. If we are successful in Monday's elec tion we will retire 6.1 saloons that ate now conducted in that territory. Expect to Vole St. John Dry. "In addition to these 17 precincts on the East Side, we have' joined St. John with University Park, which is already dry" territory, and unquestionably will add this area to the 'dry' territory in Multnomah County. Two years ago St. John voted on the saloon issue singly and the liquor interests won by the nar row margin of seven votes, but at this tlrn the "dry" vote of University Park Is certain to offset any possible gains by the saloon men in St. John and the ten saloons now existing in the latter suburb will be abolished. "We are also confident of carving ad ditional -territory adjoining Sellwood, as well at Troutdale and Eairview. We are making no claims as to Precinct 3 tSlabtown), the only precinct on the "West Side In which an election will be held, but we believe we have an equal chance of winning there. "I have been in all of the 'dry' coun ties in which the satoonmen have asked for a resubmission of the saloon issue and find only one county Tillamook that may be considered at all doubtful. In the last two elections the local option majority in Tillamook has been cut down and the saloon men are making a des perate effort at this time to wipe out our majority altogether and restore the county to the liquor interests. 1 ne other counties, however, in which the question Is to be voted on again Lane. Linn. Yamhill. Lincoln, Wallowa and Sherman will remain in the 'dry column by probably increased majorities. "We have strong hopes of?, carrying Washington. Polk. Douglas. Josephine and Jackson: in fact there is no doubt of the result In that territory. Clacka mas and Columbia :v-e considered doubt ful, although we hnV reports that Indi cate a stronc possibility of success in both. There is no reason why Marlon should not go "dry." The attitude of the saloon men of that county during the last two years has done more to make for local option strength than anything else. Hope to Carry Stock Counties. "Reports from cattlemen, who ar with us in our fight in Klamath. Lake. Grant and Wheeler Counties are en couraging and lead us to believe that we will carry this quartette solidly. The stockmen of each of these counties are giving us strong support, and I would not be surprised to see the four counties added to the "dry" territory. There is not the slightest doubt but that Harney will decide for no saloons by a. good margin. Our workers in Harney were the first to file petitions calling for a Hon Charles Vs. Fulton, United States Senate. v "Washington, D. C ' ' v- ' ! Sir: The Department realizes the importance of tht various questions affecting the salmon fishery in the Columbia River brought up in jour letter of the 18th ultimo, and has taken this opportunity to make a thorough investigation of the matter. There can be no question that the status of the fishery is unsatisfactory, and that under existing conditions the trend may be expected to be steadily downward, with the result that in a comparatively few years the run of salmoo in that stream will be reduced to such a degree that thousands of fishermen may be thrown out of employment and much capital rendered idle. The Federal Government is without any jurisdiction whatsoever in the premises, and the duty of conserving the salmon supply in the .Columbia devolves on the States of Oregon, "Washington and Idaho i but this Department has been charged by Congress with important fish-cultural operations in the Columbia basin, and has felt impelled-from time to time to direct attention to the necessity for giving adequate protection to the various species of , salmon frequenting that stream. The Department is convinced that the run of salmon in the Columbia can be amply maintained for an indefinite period if artificial propagation is supplemented by rational protection; but artificial propa gation alone cannot cope with the situation, and, as a matter of fact, the recent experience of the Department has shown that its beneficial labors; are rendered almost futile by the failure of the. states to appreciate this fact. , . The Department sees no reason for advocating the elimination of fish wheels from the. river, as there is no evidence to show that this form of apparatus is particularly destructive to salmon. A condition that is specially favorable for the passage of salmon namely, very high water renders the wheels unserviceable and, on the other hand, periods of very low water, when the fish are much restricted in their movements, are also unfavorable for the wheels. During the past two or three seasons the catch of salmon by wheels has been comparatively small; but even if it were very large it would be a fact of no special significance in the present connection. The Columbia River is, however, made to yield a quantity of salmon far greater than regard for the future supply permits, and the drain is yearly becoming more serious. No one familiar with the situation can fail to appreciate the menace to the perpetuity of the industry that is furnished by the concentration of a tremendous amount of fixed and floating apparatus of capture in and near the mouth of the river. This apparatus comprises about 400 pound nets or traps, over 80 long-sweep seines, and more than 2200 gill nets, the last having an aggregate approximate length of over 570 miles; and these appliances capture more than 95 per cent of the fish taken in the Oregon and Washington waters of the river the figures of 1904 being nearly 34.000,000 pounds, or 98.7 per cent of the total yield. Under such conditions, it is self evident that but comparatively few fish are permitted to reach the upper waters where the spawning grounds are located. v The details of the measures necessary to place the salmon industry of the Columbia River on a permanent basis cannot be elaborated by the Department at this time, but in general it may be said that there should be (l)a restriction on the amount of apparatus employed in a given section; (2) an adequate weekly close season covering possibly, two day3 at first, but reduced later if the circumstances warrant it; (3) an annual close season, preferably at the beginning of the . salmon run, and (4) joint arrangements between the States, so that protective measures may be harmonious. Respectfully yours, (Signed) OSCAR S. STRAUS, Secretary. Bill No. 318 Embodies Government Recommendations and Should Pass. It Is a Square Deal for All. VOTE 318 X YES Bill No. 333 was framed to foster the selfish interest of a single locality. It is against the Government recommenda tions, and will mean a heavy tax on the state to carry out its provisions. It favors monopoly and is unfair. It should not pas3. VOTE 3 3 3 X N O local option election for the entire coun ty, and they have been -working assidu ously ever since. "In Kastem Oregon we expect to elim inate the saloon from Morrow, Umatilla. Gilliam and Union Counties. There is no question but our forces will be suc cessful in each of these counties. Two years ajjeo we carried Gilliam County, but through a technicality the result of the election was annulled. This year we will carry this county by a majority surpassing that of two yearn ago. We will also carry the western part of "Wasco County by a majority probably sufficiently large to overcome the ad verse vote of The Dalles and add the entire county to the 'dry column." Baker, Clatsop. Malheur and Multno mah are the only "wet" counties in the state in which a county election will not be held tomorrow on the local op-, tfon question. Benton is the only one of the "dry'' counties In which " the liquor interests have not called for a resubmission of the saloon question. EXCURSION RATES EAST On June B, 6. 19 and 20. the Cana dian Pacific will again have on sale special round-trip excursion tickets to Kastern points. Tickets will be gSod for stopovers -n-lth long-time limit. Apply at local office for full particu lars regarding variable routes, etc. s if- Y V - JOHN A. JEFFREY Portland's Candidate for Congress . Oac .( Ih. Ln.lB. La.Ta Ita. Cilj. rlaifom. . 4.-IM. (U.hI I. tb. m. PIONEERS HEAR SPEECHES Four Thousand People in Attendance at Picnic at Wcslon. WESTON. Or.. May 30. (Special.) Fully 4000 people attended the last day of the pioneers', reunion. A"t the pa vilion .the people were iiddressed dur ing the forenoon by President Penrose, of Whitman College, in favor of Pro hibition. He quoted many statistics to proye its economical as well as moral advantage, criticised the circular of tho Pendleton business men In favor of sa loons and evidently from the applause had the crowd with him. H. M. Cake "was the first speaker In the afternoon and reaffirmed his ad vocacy of Statement No. 1. He wa3 followed by V. M. Peterson, Demo cratic county chairman, who strongly questioned the sincerity of the Repub lican candidate :for the United States) Senate. Walter Thomas Mills followed with a long speech in behalf of the Socialistic cause. The crowd was also entertained by a ball game, a successful balloon as cension and an exciting broncho-busting contest. PIONEERS WILL BE GUESTS Early .Settlers In Yamhill to Be En tertained at McMinnville. M'MINNVILLE, Or., May 30. (Spe cial.) Orf Wednesday, June 3. the mem bers of the Yamhill County Pioneer As sociation will be the honored guests of the people of this city, and elaborate arrangements hav oeen made for their comfort and entertainment It matters little what the weather may be on that day. The big tent owned by the city has been erected for the housing of a multitude of pioneers during the cere monies attending the meeting, and the large canopy, 20x150 feet, that was in use during the last school fair has been loaned to the committee by E. J. Ar nold, the showman, of Portland, and will shelter the veteran citizens and their families while the interesting banqueting ceremonies are being rendered. Painted china auction. Washington street. Metzers, 342 Xeed Provisions for Banquet. The refreshments committee of the woman's auxiliary of the Pioneer As sociation in preparing for the banquet June 11 report that there is still need of more subscriptions of hams, tongues, cake, bread and biscuits. All persons desiring to make contributions of meats will please telephone Mrs. John TO REPUBLICAN VOTERS orerwhrlmtnjc majority of Orrcon'i Totera by recclfttratioa have formally declared that they he lie e ! the principles of the Republican part?-. Let them now how that they are ho meat by voting; la icrordHrc with their declarations. The Oreojoa rlevtfoa eouie before the Hepnbltcaa Rational Con- veatlon. Let every Republican -voter In the Second ConarreMlonnl DlMrlet uphold the honor of tbe Re publican party In Oreajon and atrensrtheu the Influ ence of Orearoa'a delegation In the National Conven tion by voting; for H. M. Cake for United Statea Senator and lft K. Kill for Representative In Con gress. If r liber of these Republican nominees fall of election tbe primary election system vrlll he dis . credited and a return of bona rule will be Invited. The aood name of Oregon's voters will be smirched and Oregon's delegation to tbe National Convention will be placed. In a bumlllattna; position. For the effect It will have on tbe November election It la Imperative that the Republican nominees In the June election ahall be elected by an over whelming majority. Am m believer In tbe princi ples of the Republican party It ts your duty to be at the polls June 1st, and vote for Cake and Ellla, Second Congressional District Republican Central Committee . H. FLAGG, Secretary W. E. WILLIAMSON, Chairman W. Minto. Main 2227. Those who have cakes will telephone Miss Nannie Tay lor, Main 2587, A 4453. , Forum AVHI End Season. A free lecture will be delivered to night by K. S. J. McAllister at the People's Forum. Selling-Hirsch build ing. Tenth and Washington, on the "Problem of Civilization and Its Solu tion." This meeting will close the Forum season. Professor David Weiser will present, as a prelude, a scene from the "Last Days of Pompeii" with the eruption of Vesuvius. LINENSKIRTS. , The latest models," just arrived at Le Palais Royal, .315 Washington street. Hanac thoes fit the feel. Rosen tbfcl's. Steven for Sheriff. See pace 8. r ' T" m District Attorney Manning Policy Commended In recognition of hfs past and future policy. District Attorney Manning has been given the indorsement of the Portland Municipal Association in the following frank, official letter: Portland, Oregon, May 23, 1908. John Manning, Esq.. District Attor ney. Fourth Judicial District. Portland, Oregon Dear Sir: In replv to vour in quiry concerning our attitude towards your candidacy for District Attorney, will say fiankly that we were disap pointed -with your administration of the office during the first part of your teem, but we heartily approve of and commend you for your conduct of the office during the past year. Your declared future policy is in harmony with our views, and we com mend you to the voters of Multnomah County, and hope that you may be re elected. Very sincerelv. THE PORTLAND MUNICIPAL ASSO CIATION, by v SAMUEL CON'NKLL, O. p. m. JAMISON, H. W. STONE, - . . Committee, i THOS. O'DAY PRESENT INCUMBENT Candidate for Circuit Judge, Department No. 2 is ROBERT G. MORROW REPUBLICAN CANDIDATE CIRCUIT JUDGE DEPARTMENT NO. 2 NO. 32 The Portland Municipal Association makes the fol lowing recommendations to voters for the General Elec tion on 1st June, 1908. This Association is entirely non-partisan arid has no political affiliations of any nature whatever. It makes these- recommendations solely , in the interests of good government., . For Rep. to Congress Vote for One i 18 Ellis, w. I " Republican For Justice of the Supreme ourt Vote for One 20 Bean. Robert S.. . . Rep.-Dem. For Oreeron Dairy nnrf Food CoutnilKHioiaer 1 Vote tor One 23 Bailey, J. W Republican For Commissioner of the Railroad . Coinmigslon of Oregrita. Sev ond Convreafcional District Vote for One 26 Aitchison. Clvde B Republican 29 Voung. Oglesby Democratic For Judge of Circuit Court, Dept. No. 1. Multnomah Co. Vole for One 31 Bronaugh, Karl C Rep.-Pro. For Judge of Circuit Court, lept. No. 2. 3IuJtnomah Co. Vote for One 33 O'Day. . Thomas .Democratic For Hep.. Clackamas and Multno mah Countleti. Vote for One SS McArthur. C. N ....Republican 41 Wilson, A. King .Democratic For State Senator Vote for Fire 42 Albee, H. R ...Republican 43 Coffey. John B Republican 44 Kellaher, Dan Republican 4o Nottingham. C. W Republican 46 Selling, Ben Republican 48 McDanlel. T. S Prohibition 49 Morrow. Samuel Prohibition ' 50 Rader. Paul Prohibition 51 Wolverton. Bruce Prohibition For Representative V ote for Twelve 57 Abbott, James D Republican K0 Bryant. J. C Republican (il Clemens, W. J Republican fit Farrf-ll. Rolit. S Republican 5 Jaeger. E. J Republican 9 Campbell, I. F Democratic 71 Baldwin. LeGrand M. .Prohibition 72 Bertrot he. E. H . . Prohibition 77 Kerr. W. T -..Prohibition 7S Paget. Lionel L. Prohibition 79 Pf.sson, F. L Prohibition SI Thompson, M. E.. -i. . .Prohibition Take Thla With For County Coimnlftsioner ' Vote for One 95 Lig-htner. V. i Republican 96 Northrup, E. P Prohibition For County Sheriff Vote for One 99 Word, Tom M Democratic For County Clerk Vote for One i) Fields. F. S Republican For County Treanurer Vote for One 102 Lewis, John M. . . L. . . Republican For County AuMcanor Vote for One 105 Sigler, B. D Republican For County School Sup't Vote for One 107 Robinson, Ii. F Republican For County Surveyor Vote for One 109 Uolbrook, Phiio. Jr. . Republican For County Coroner Vote for One 115 Norden, Ben L. .... .Republican For Justice of tbe Peace Vote for Two 116 Bell. J. W Republican 120 Olson, Fred L Republican For Constable Vote for Out 124 Grussi, J. W Democratic Referred, to the People by the Leg islative Assembly 300 Tes. 303 No. 304 Yes. 30G Yes. Referendum Ordered by Petition of tbe People 309 No. 311 No. 312 Yes. 314 Yes. Proposed by Inlliailvr Petition 316 Ys. 319 No. 321 No. . 824 Yes . 326 Yes. 329 No. , 330 Yes. 333 No. 3.55 No. S.t Yes 338 Yes. Yon to the rolls. VOTE THIS WAY FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY 34 1 X I Cameron, Geo. J., Republican Nominee A Credit to the Rose City