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PAGE TWO. ASTORIA, OREGON, WEDNESDAY, 1 JANUARY 13, 1904. Morning Astorian Established 1873. - Application lunJo January 4, 1904, to be fntennJ s second-class mail matter at the post officf at Astoria. Oregon. DAILY EXCEPT MONDAY. RATES. Sent by mail, per year $G 00 Sent by mail, per month 50 jScrved by carriers, per month 00 THE SE3II-WKEKI.V ASTOHIAX. , Sent by mail, per year, in advance $1 00. ASTORIAN PUBLISHING COMPANY. THE DEMOCRATIC DOMINATION. It is to be inferred from articles appearing in the oast papers that there is a serious, well-defined movement in the east to nominate Mr. Cleveland for president at the forthcoming democratic -national eonvention." There is an equally strong movement in favor of Judge Parker, and Senator Gorman has many admirers who would like to see his name at the head of the ticket. Richard Ohley is being loomed in Massachusetts, where the state convention las declared for him. With this aggregation of talent the democrats are till casting about for a caudidate. They have aught themselves a bitter lesson in the past eight years, and there is a general desire that repetition f the Bryan disasters shall not occur. It has been iemoastrated conclusively to them a platform made up of'anti" planks will not get the suffrage of the majority of the voters of the nation, and they are seeking a man against whom such objection can not he waged. The central figure" in the democratic arena is Mr. Cleveland. Twice president of the nation, the first man in years to interfere with republican reign, 1 k looked upon by many democrats as the only person who would receive the full support that might go to a democratic candidate. These enthus iasts who are clamoring for his nomination have taken their stand in spite of the pronounced senti ment against a third term. Mr. Cleveland has pos itively announced that he will not accept the nomina tion under any consideration, and he may be regard ed, as unavailable. ITis enthusiastic friends will urge his candidacy hefore the convention, no doubt, but there is no present possibility of his nomina tion. He is properly likened by Puck to a Cincinna tus who declines to leave, his plow to again enter po- j litical life. He feels that his public career has Wn of sufficient length, and that his time hereafter should be devoted to his interesting family. I It would seem 'then, that the choice lips between Judge Parker., Senator. Gorman and Mr. Olney. Of the three Judge Parker seems to have the strongest backing. He is a man of 'whom little is known toi the nation at large, and. his political career it his own state lias hot been sneh as to merit the predic tion that he will develop strong running qualities. However, he is a clean man, against whom there has never been slightest suspicion, and his high personal character may land for him the nomination Mr. Olncy would doubtless prove a stronger candidate than Senator Gorman, who has always 1xmii a pro tectionist democrat. With the most substantial dem ocrats the tariff is atill the paramount isue, and Sen ator Gorman's course with reference to the tariff would not -recommend his candidacy to the out-and-out democrats, 'who, after all, select candidates. At would seem that the republican nomination will go either to President Roosevelt or Mr. Ilanna. President Roosevelt's following is very strong-almost overwhelming among the rank and file but Mr. Ilanna, who is perhaps the best loved man in our public life, could command greater support if he would announce his candidacy. He says he has no idea of trying for the nomination, but that he is seriously regarded as a formidable aspirant is evident from the pronounced efforts on the part of Roosevelt's friends to bring out the Roosevelt senti ment. The nomination will unquestionably go to one of the two men, and, in view of the past record of the republican party, there is small doubt that the nomination will lc equivalent to election. The people are satisfied to let good enough alone. charg. Authority for' such detention was found iu an act ot congress, passed in 1891, regulating the immigration of aliens into the United States. The supreme court has ruled that the commissioner of immigration erred in applying the provision of that act to a citijten of Porto Rico. The decision which was unanimous is in no sense startliug or revolutionary. The court con fined its judgment tov the single issue before it -whether or not the term "alien" ns used in the law of 15H)1 could lie legitimately applied to Porto Ric ans seeking entrance at our ports. In that law "aliens" were unquestionably meant to be defined as jHrsons owing allegiance to a foreign government. No provision of the conditions which were to be created through the Spanish war could lie imputed to the framers of that legislation. -Within its meaning of the act of 1901 , the inhabitants of our present dependencies could not by any possible stretch of inference be dealt with as "aliens." I'n der the laws and treaties of the United States they owe allegiance to the United States. They are "nationals." not "aliens;" and iji the absence of any express denial to them by congress of the right of free entry at our ports no warrant can Ih found for rating them among those applicants for admis sion who have not yet renounced a foreign allegiance. The judgment of the court leaves it within the power of congress to exclude Porto Ricana and Fil ipinos as Porto Ricans and Filipinos, hut not as aliens.'.- As tinder previous decisions, the political department of the government remains entirely free to fix or alter the political and civil status of the in habitants of the insular dependencies. In the ah. sence of expressed prohibitions these possessions must be dealt with as embraced within our general scheme of sovereignty. But they have no inherent or necessary place in our constitutional system. They must depend for their political privileges on the will of congress, and may be hold-as we hope they will be hcld-indefinitely without the circle of the federal union. The United States flints..: were organised In 1791 The coinege of nickels wm begun In 18b6. The UtM report from the Mint shows that 44S.84I.0S4 nickels bvt been coined line, I hit time. 1 r lnemcKeis EverCoined would not pay for the Cremo cigars smoked in one year Largest Seller in the World THE BAND IS THE SMOKER'S PROTECTION mm MM The annual report of President Welch, of the Astoria Chamber of Commerce, which appears else where in The Astorian this morning, is an import ant document, especially those portions dealing with river and harbor improvements. Mr. Welch points out that the improvements being carried on above Astoria are iu some respect detrimental, and it should be the aim of the Chamber during the coming year to see that all funds are properly spent. The report encourages the growing tendency on the nnrt of the people of Pf.tland and Astoria to it together It is r.ither la to plan concerted action, but Mr. Welch': .sugg' is timely, nevertheless. It is I rnlicu.ous to i.-,- the interests of the two Co lumbian port i -:( not identical, but so long as they work at croc,; p iip wes the sound ports will continue to get the bulk of the business that ought to be done on the Columbia. Portland should, i n her own in. terests, long ajro have demanded the full recognition of the ocean port, birt, having failed to do so in the past, it is not too late to repair the damage already ilone. jjm time is ripe for friendly conferences between the commercial iuterests of Portland ami Astoria, and it is devoutly to be hoped the effort will assume proportions. Prices TalK I have but few expenses and can sell lower than the lowest. X? See These Prices $15.00 Overcoats now only $10.90 "As the Crow Flies" The shortest line between Minneapolis St. Paul and Chicago i II Mw $10.00 m ' $ 6.90 15.50 Suits " " $10.90 $12.50 " " f $ 8.90 $10.00 Young Men's Suits 9 7.25 $ 7.50 " " $ 5.50 $ 5.00 Boy's Suits for $3 to $ 3.75 $ 2.00 " " " $ I.45 THE PORTO RICAN DECISION. ' The United States supreme court handed down a decision on Monday which tends to define, perhaps, a little more sharply the civil status of the inhal) Sants of our insular dependencies, says the New York Tribune. A Porto Rican woman, seeking to enter the United States, had been detained at New York by ComniiNioner Williams on the ground that she-was without means and likely to become a public According to," Director Roberts, of the United States mint, the total value of the gold production of fliisi ( country Alaska included for the calendar year of 1903, was substantially $74,500,000 -a fall ing off from the year before of about $3,500,000. For this decline in output the nation is indebted to the striking miners in Colorado, a state whose pro duction of the yellow metal fell off $(1,500,000. Had it not been for this lalior outbreak it is prob able that this country's yield of gold for 1003 would have lieen a record-smasher, for Utah, Arizona and Nevada show notable incaeaseg in output, far more than offsetting decreases in the other state and ter ritories. Even as the case stands, the yield for Inst year exceeds that of any year preceding 19U0. while it is more than double that of 1893. Indeed, with the exception of 1903. the gold outpitf, of the United States has increased regularly year by year since 1893, and present indications are that it will go on indefinitely. Is it any wonder that former free silverites prefer to talk of the grave and worms rather than of 16 to IT It is plain that congress will make the full appro priation of $2,125,000 asked for the Lewis and Clark exposition. When the Oregon senators first took 'up the matter of securing the appropriation there was a pronounced sentiment at Washington against fur ther fair appropriations. So many cities had aslcd aid for expositions that the fair scheme' was regard ed by many as of the graft order. With his senti ment to contend with, the senators set about to cre ate favorable opinion toward the Portland fair, and have succeeded to such extent that the entire amount asked will unquestionably be made available. - We could have no Is'tter evidence of the hustling fjual ity of our delegation than this one circumstance, and Oregon has every reason to feel proud of Sen ators Mitchell and Fulton. They constitute a rare working team and should be kept at Washington just as long as they can be indjiced to remain. Shoes, Hats, Underwear and all Furnishing Goods marked down to the last notch. j& j& ? ? Charles Larson CORNER FIFTEENTH AND COMMERCIAL STREETS the route of the famous North western Limited "The Treln for Gxnfurt." every night in the year. Ilchife irllulcii) trlp-nti mttr nrhrrr-wru.. (i.r tni.rr.lln Inform, tluuntmul ctimriitlalilo irat.llng. N. L SISLER, Gnrl Ajttnl 'Sl Third M. rortUml, Oregon. T. W. IKmuit, Omi.rnl 'WMriir Atvtit, Ml I'HIll, Mum. ASTORIA AND COLUMBIA RIVER RAILROAD ASTORIA 7;4iaml Por Portland and :Mpm Way Pointa ll:Nin 10:10 pm Dr. T. L. Ball DENTIST 524 Commercial ttrcct. Ailorla Or. C. J. Trfcnchard Innurance, Comtnlulon and Shipping. Agent Weill, Fargo and Pacific Kxprena ' Companies Cuitoma , Hours Broker. Dr. Oswald H. BecKman . HIYBICIAN AND SURGEON Kinney BuildiiiK. Tbon No 2481. Ofllre hour.. 10 A. M. to 12 M.. 2 to 4 I'M . 7 y.M u 8 1 M. MuiKluy I U 1 1' M W. C. Logaii DHNTIMT 57S Commerciil Street Shnh.in Building, OSTE O PATHY DR. RH0DA CHICKS Manaell Bldg. Phone Black 2065 673 Commercial St Aitorla Or. C. W. Barr-Dentist Macscll Bnilding 573 Commercial Htreot, Astoria, Ore TELEPHONE EEI) 2001. JAY TITTLE, HI. D. PHYSICIAN AND HITIIOKON Aotiug Asiintant Hurtreon U. H. Marine ! Jtoapital. aervica.. Ofllofl hon:l(Mo 12 A. M.fl to4fl0P. M. f mi uomnierciai htrwt, Unu Foor, BKASIDB DIVISION ;X5 a m Aitorla for Waran-I T;4fl a m ll:am ton, Flavel Fort 4:00 pm l.0 p m Btevene. Hammondl0:4( m land Seaalda 1:18 am :am J:Mpm Seaalda (or War- renton,, Flaval, Jiammond, Fort Btevena k Aitorlal 11:50 pm 7:10 :Slam Sunday only All tralna make oloaa connection at Oobla with all Northern Paolflo tralna to and from the Baat and Sound point. J. C. Mayo, General Freight and Paaa, Agrat. , FRAEL & COOK i TKANSFfcR COMPANY. TelephOM 13L DRAYING AND EXPRESSING ' All gooiia ahlpped to our can Will rocetT ipeclal "ntlon. No 6J8 Doana St W. J. COOK, Mgr. ; RELIANCE Electrical Works 428 BOND ST. r We are thoroughly prepared for maklnj itlmatet and executing ordera for all klnda of electrical Installing; and Repairing Supnllee In aock.' We etl the celebrated SHELBT LAMP. Call up Phone UL H. W. CYRUS. - Mgr John Fubrmnn, i O. W. Morton. Central Meat Market 642 COMMERCIAL ST. Vonr iii'di-ni for F RE 8 11 AND SALT . Will Do pniiiiptiv end illr',orlly etttniilHd u Telcpti.mi) No, Hjl, RAINf) THE PURE V7 xnnni wwrrKK If you use Oraln-O in place of coffee you will enjoy It just as much for it tastes the same ; yet, It is like a food to the system, dis tributing the full substance of the. pure grain with every drop. ; TRY IT TO-DAY. At grocere .r.rjwhn. He. tai We. p.r paokage. LEAVBI PORTLAND ARRIVE! (:0O m Portland Union Dej U:iam 7:00 p ml pot for Astoria and 1:40 p m I Way Points i 'I,