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About The morning Astorian. (Astoria, Or.) 1899-1930 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 23, 1903)
ASTORIA , OREGON, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1903. The Daily Astorian ' AMD ; V Astoria Daily News Established 1873 F KAN KLIN I'IMJiTlXO CO., Publishers. RATES. rient by mnil , per yew 86 00 Bent by mail, per month 5J Served by carrier, per month ...... 60 SEMI-WEEKLY. Bent by mall, per year. In advance H 00 The Astorian guarantees to Its ad vertisers the largest circulation or any newspaper published on the Columbia Jt!ver. . WHERE THE FAULT LIES. "Western Oregon needs the canal," nays the Oregonian, and then the Port land paper launches into a vigorous utterance with reference to commercial ' conditions existing now and in the past In the Pacific northwest, and parties ' lurly in our own beloved Oregon. The expression is a remarkable one, for it bears out all that was ever maintained In Astoria respecting commercial mat ters, and is a complete refutation of the Orcgoman's own strenuous statements during the long period that the famous eominon point agitation was carried on, Says the Oregonian: t , . j "Why is Portland not a city of 200,- 000 people today instead of 100,000 or 126,000? The answer is that the trade that would otherwise have come to it has gone to Puget sound. Seattle has 100,009 people, and Tacoma has 50,000. The state of Washington has 618,000, the state of Oregon has 413,000. The stalo of Washington increased by 160, 000 from 1890 to 1900 while the Btate of Oregon Increased but 95,000 why? Principally because the' sound has been built up through the efforts of railroads fcuuling across the Cascade mountains those eastern Washington and eastern Oregon products which, with an open river and consequently lower rates, might have come to Portland." ' V The failure of Oregon to keep pace with her slater state was indeed due to the failure of Oregon to hold the bulk of the grain exporting business. That failure was the fault of Portland. Long before the sound , country , had reach ;(I its present important propor tions, Portland's railroad the O. R ft N, Co., (then nothing more than a local line! depending solely on business picked up between Spokane and Port land for Its maintenance, and making no pretensions, ' except in nnme, as a transcontinental) -went into a pool with tlio'feound npnds, ,the arrangement mak ing';; it possible for the Northern Fa elflc and Great Northern to handle an nually many hundreds of thousands of bushels of grain that should -never, in justice to all concerned, have been hauled one foot beyond the Columbia river. Our fanners were mulcted, our prosperity threatened, and Portland, the metropolis of the northwest, stood on the hanks of the Willamette an In surmountable barrier to the progress f the great state of Oregon. , ; There, was then a solution of this problem, and the Oregonian fought bit terly to maintain the existing order of tnfngs. Its editor a director of the Oregon road, ,tne Portland paper raised Its voice against the people of its own state and the vast country behind It nd 'assisted In every manner possible in continuing the very situation that gave,'!.! sound Its commercial prestige. It ridiculed the indignant protests of the people living elsewhere in the state and sought the undoing of those who opposed the unholy pool. Its. wilful sitweprpHentntions poisoned the minds fib people most concerned.the farm ers, agiiiost the Astoria contention, and tlio producers were robbed of a vast turn annually, the while Seattle and Tacoma and other Washington towns became cities. Nov the Oregonian howls for an open river, that the products of the Inland empire may be hauled down to its docks In direct competition with the railroads. Hid terminal rates been ex tended to Astoria six or eight years ago there would have been little need for an open river, for utlllxatlon of this jort would" have brought the railroads into competition with each other, The Oregonian once had great Influence with ft railroad or vice versa but (hat'tlma has passed. . Mr. Harrlman de4 not recognlite Oregonian In his comnvwlal plans. . He seeks to do busbies at the least possible operating expense. The Oregonian knows this, and knows when Harriman secures the desired depth on the Columbia bar he will overlook Portland as a port vastly too inferior to figure in his calculations. ' The Oregonian's cry for quarter at this late day only recalls the utter in justice of its past course and the de cline of the port whose facilities it seeks periodically to bolster up.' The day is not far distant when Portland will be glad to have river steamers tie up at Its docks over night, and when the spectacle of a salt-water sail will be as rare as hen's teeth. THE POWER OF THE PEOPLE. In declaring valid the initiative and referendum amendment to the consti tution of the state of Oregon, the su preme court points ont emphatically the power of the people'. Those seeking to defeat the amendment maintained that it was in violation of that article of the constitution of the United States granting to each state a republican form of government; that, should the people succeed in depriving the state legislature of any of its legislative power, our form, of government would not be republican. The supreme court is very explicit in pronouncing this idea incorrect. The people, it says in effect, are the highest legislative power, and if they see' fit to pass upon measures intended for en actment by the legislature it is quite within their province to do so. The ruling on the point in question is in teresting, and follows: "The Initiative and referendum amendment does not' abolish or de stroy the republican form of govern ment, or substitute another in its place. The representative character of the eovcrnment still remains. The people have simply reserved to them selves a larger ' share of legislative power, but thfly have not 'overthrown the republican form of government, or substituted another in its place. The government is still divided into the legislative, executive and judicial de partments, the duties of which are dis charged by representatives selected by the people. Under this amendment, it is true, the people may exercise a leg islative power, and may, in effect, veto 'or defeat bills passed and approved by the legislature and the governor; but the legislative and executive depart ments are not destroped, nor are their powers or authority materially cur tailed. Laws proposed and enacted by the people under the initiative clause of the amendment are subject to the same constitutional limitations as oth er statutes,' and may be amended or repealed by the legislature at will. "The veto power of the governor is not abridged in any way, except as to such laws as the legislature may refer to the people. The provisions of the amendment that 'the veto power of the governor shall not extend to measures referred to the people' must neces sarily be confined to the measures which the legislature may refer, and cannot apply to acts upon which the referendum may be Invoked by petition The governor Is required under the constitution to exercise his veto power, if at all, within five days after the act shall have been presented to him, un less the general adjournment of the legislature shall prevent its return within' that time, In which case he shall exercise his right within five days af ter the adjournment. He must neces sarily act. therefore, before the time expires within which a referendum by petition on any act of the legislature may be invoked, and before It can be known whether It will be invoked or not... Unless, therefore, he has a right to veto any act submitted to him, ex cept such as the legislature may spec ially refer to the people, one of, the safeguards against hasty or ill-advised legislation which Is everywhere regard ed as essential is removed a result manifestly not contemplated by the amendment." WILL ADJOURN TONIGHT. As was to have been expected Presi dent Roosevelt has taken the part of the Oregon senators In their contention with Secretary Hitchcock, who has, acting under Instructions from the president, revoked the order holding up land entries. The secretary has been extremely discourteous to the Oregon senators, and quite unreasonable in bis attitude toward settlers. That he should have punished the innocent along with the guilty was the height of Imprudence, and the action of the president In stepping in will be good news to many persons who have been prevented from acquiring lands to which they were entitled. The secre tary doubtless now has learned that a United States senator Is a pretty Im portant personage. Special Session Stand by Its Determ ination to Quit. Salem, Dec. 23. Both the senate and house yesterday voted to stand by the agreement of yesterday's cau cus to adjourn Wednesday night. With the opening of both houses a flood of bills were introduced, 16 In the senate, all but two of which were passed, and 36 in the house. In the afternoon the house passed a bill re pealing the Phelps fax law, which has caused all the trouble, and re-enact ing the old law. A bilL was Introduced in the senate reaffirming the present law which provides for all hangings to be at the penitentiary, but author izing a sheriff to hang any man con vlcted under the old law, but who was not hanged before ft was super ceded by the new law. MATTER FINALLY SETTLED. Transfer of Friar Lands in Philippines Has Been Made By Govern or Taft. St. Paul, Dec. 23. Archbishop Ire land has received a cablegram from Mgr. Guidi, apostolic delegate to the Philippines, announcing the purchase of the Friar lands In the islands and inviting the archbishop to rejoice with him. Archbishop Ireland said: "I want to add to this my expression of great pleasure at this termination of the long drawn; negotiations. All praise must be awarded to Governor Taft and Mgr. Guidi, .who have labor ed hard to bring all the parties inter ested to a final understanding." ASK THE AGENT TOR TICKETS vu ..TO.. SPOKANE, ST. PAUL, DULUTH, MINNEAPOLIS, CHICAGO AND ALL POINTS EAST. 2 TRAINS DAILY FAST TIME 2 For Full Particulars, Rates, Folders. Etc., Call on or Address Daylight Trip Through the Cascade and Rocky Mountains. J. W. PHALON, H. DICKSON, Trav. Pass. Agt. City Ticket Agt 122 Third Street, Portland. 612 First Avenue, - Seattle, Wash. A. B. C. DENNISTON. G.'W. P. A. A DIRECT LINE to Chicago and all points east; Louis vlhe, Memphis. New Orleans, and all points south. See that your ticket reads via the Illinois Central R. R. Thoroughly mod ern trains connect with all transconti nental lines at St. Paul and Omaba. If your friends are coming west let us know and we will quote them direct the specially low rates now In effect from all eastern points. , Any information a? to ratea, routes, etc., cheerfully given on application. B. H . TRUMBULL, , Commercial Agent, 142 Third street, Portland, Or. J. C. LIND3ET, T. F. & P. A., 142 Third street, Portland, Or. P. B. THOMPSON. F. A. P. A., li T UXORIOUS IflflVEL To Cure A Cold in One Day. . Take Laxative Bromo Quinine tab lets. All druggists refund the money If it falls to cure. K. W. Grove's sig nature to on each box." JBc. ' tf Ths "Northwestern Limitid" trains, eleotrio lighted throughout, both inside and out, and steam heated, are with out exception, the finest trains ia the world. They cmbedy the lstest, rewei and best Ideas for comfort, convenience and luxury ever offered the travelling uuuiic. ana aiiogemer are ine most complete and splendid production of the car builders' art. These splendid Trains Connect With The Great Northera The Northern Pacific aai The Canadian Pacific AT ST. PAUL FOR CHICAGO and the CAST. No extra charge (or these supertoi commodatlons and all rlaaae of. tick ets are available for passage en the trains on this Un are protected hk Ik Interlocking Block System. v C w H P1 1 CHRISTMAS IS DRAWING NEAR Don't let off buying until the eleventh hour, when you can get neither proper attention nor selections. Grand Display Pillow Tops-Newest novelties. 1904 Novelty Calendars. Indian and Chinese Stamped Linens. Colored and Stamped Scarfs and Table Covers. j& & & Great assortment of Christmas Hand kerchiefs, Novelties and Fancy Aprons. Beauties in Ladies' Furs. A big line of Children's Fur Sets at Remarkably Low Figures. 0 0 & We have received some high novelties in the Cloak Department in three-quarter lengths blacks and tans. Now is the time to secure one of these choice coats at a bargain. 7 JZ , J& TOYS, TOYS, TOYS, OF ALL HINDS AND DESCRIPTIONS. Come in the morning to avoid the rush. jS? j& jS? j& j& J L The Scenic Line ; TO THE BAST AND SOUTH. Through Salt Lake City, Leadville, Pueblo, Colorado Springs and ' Denver. RIQG Offers the Choice of : Three Routes Thiough the Famous Rocky Moun tain Scenery, and Five Distinct Routes East and South of Denver. 3--FAST TRAINS DAILY-3 Between Ogden and Denver, Carrying All Classes of Modern Equ' Tnent Perfect Dining Car Service and Per sonally Conducted Tourist Ex-. ; . cursions to All Points East STOP OVERS ALLOWED On All Classes of Tickets. For Information or illustrated litera ture call on or address W. C. McBRIDE, General Agent 124 Third St. Portland. Or. THE LOUVRE CHAS. WIRKKALA, Proprietor JAMES GARDNER, Manager ' LUCY CUNNINGHAM, Pianist ' Program Week Commencing December 7 Overture, Mr. Volunteer, S PAUL DRESSER. i ne sweet linger, miss oiancne Lewis, i In new ballads- Overture, Princess Pocohontas, March, KiinAKU r. nun, BOYLE and LEWIS, in their funny sketch, "The Tramp and the Lady. Overture, Soul of the Rose, Waltzesi HENRY FRANTZEN. The Peer of Song Illustrators, LUCILE CUNNINGHAM, sii ing Harry Von Tilzer's succes, "Wi sn the Harvest Days Are Over. Overture, Lovey Mary, CHAS. KOHLMAN Published by HoWley-Haveland 4 Dresser, Chicago. Bobby Boyle, will ' hand out a few knockout drops. Overture, CLopatra, H. W. PETREE, Intermezzo. ; Don't forget to drop a nickel In the Tonophone. A new list of pictures on the Edison Projectiscope. The great Jeffries and Fitzsim'mons fight which takes place July 25, '03, In ., San Francisco, Cal., showing the 8 rounds with knock out. Program Is subject to change without n. ce. - NORTHERN PACIFIC Time Card of Trains , PORTLAND. Leaves Arrives Puget Sound Llmlted.7:25 am 1:45 p m Kansas uty-st Louia Special 11:10 am 1:45 pm North Coast limited S:M o m 7:00 a m Tacoma and Seattle Night Express 11:15 p m 1:05 is Take Puget Sound Limited or North Coast Limited for Gray's Harbor points Take Puget Sound Limited lor Olym pla direct Take Puget Sound Limited or Kan sas City-St Louis Special for points on South Bend Branch. Double doll? train service on Grays Harbor branch. Four trains dally Between Portland, Tacoma and Seattle. Bstom ifoq Works Foot of Fourth Street ' Machinists i Boiler Makers Land and Marine Katrines, Boiler work castings of all dencrlpt ions mde to order on abort notice. Steamboat and cannery work specialty, Jonn Foi President and Superintendent l-Fox , Vice President F. L. Blsliop. , Beoretary AjtorUsavinsrsBauk Treasurer Abercrombie & Wilson ATTOKNEYS-AT-LAW Page Bulldine .- . , - - Aitoria TH. FREDERICKSEN, Y PIANO TUXEB, , ; t, 71 Bond Street, - -Astoria. Oregon Perfection of Fit ! and style can always be depenj . - upon when you get a Suit l ciotnes xrom A;. Lake.....' Astoria's Leading Tailor. & terials and workmanship Brett best that can be procured n prices within reach of all. D forget the number, 22 COMMERCIAL STKET COWING & COWING, ATTOKNEYS AT LAW, Boom 4,Land Office B'd'g, Oregon fLand Off! oe Business a Specif