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Newspaper Page TextTHE OREGON DAILY JOURNAL. PORTLAND. WEDNESDAY EVENING, JULY 22. 1908. UNCLE SI S 1EAR-STAIE Zone Ideally Governed To Be Settled by Americans When Canal Is Finished Panamanian Capacity and Ingratitude. By FKEDEMC J. IIASKIX. fCoDyrlirht. 1908. by Frederic J. Haskln.) Ancnn. Pansl Zone. July i2. The American people have set up little country of their own here on the Isth mus. They hold the ground under a perpetual laase, and have proceeded to erect a stable government which Is able to protect the Americans on the Isth mus In all their rights and Interest The United States profited by the expe rience of the French, and when It took up the task of building the canal It was only after treaty rights had given us full oontrol of the territory of which would form the basis of operations. The Kepubllo of Panama ceded us perpetual Jurisdiction over the Canal Zone, which is a strip of territory five miles wide on each Side Sf the center line of the canal, and oxtendlng Into deep water three miles ueyona me enus of the canal. This new near state of ours has Its own little revenue depart ment, Its own postal system. Its own school system. Its own fire departments and Its own Judiciary. It has 16 post offices and the postal business la prob ably heavier In proportion to the white gopulatlon than anywhere In the United tates. How the Trenob Wars Held Up. When the French attempted to make Culebra mountain "how to the waters of the ocean they allowed Jurisdiction over the canal to remnin in Colombia, since thev were but a private corporation. It was. a costly experiment, and they lost many thousands of dollars by it. They were eflsv nrpv. In one rjtso. for In stance, a Colombian had Sn acres of swamp land which waa needed in the construction or tne canal, n whs worm $30 an acre. Ho demanded $10,000 an acre. The canal company took the mat tre to the courts of the republic. Instl tutlng condemnation proceedings. Here the owner admitted that the land was not Intrinslrnlly worth more than $10 an acre, yet claimed that he hail as much right to demand IliuO.OOO for the tract as he would have it It were situat ed in the very heart of Paris; that in either case It was what the lana could be used for that would determine Its value. The court shared his view, and nothing was left for the Canal company to do but to pay the $300,000. President's Dictum Is the Law. The Canal Zone has its laws made by the president of the 1'nlted States. His word Is the law of the land here, so far ss It does not conflict with the few enactments of Congress. For Instance, uijtll recently men were condemned to death In the Canal Znno without having had the right of trial by Jury. In the course1 of hearings before the senate committee on Inter-oceanlc canals this fact was brought out. Many senators had nver heard of It before, and were inexpressibly shocked. to know that such , a state of affairs? existed. Governor Ulackburn replied that the zone was be iniy governed under the laws that had existed there, in so far as they did not conflict with the written laws of con gress and the executive orders of the president. The result of this was that as soon as President Roosevelt had his attention called to It he Issued an or der establishing the right of trial by Jury. So. for the first time In the his tory of South America, a man accused of a capital crime had the right of a trial by a Jury of his peers. This sys tem has worked admirably, and the laws of the United States are being rapidly transplanted to the Isthmus. Panamanian Greed. i no x-anamanians are not a very pleasant lot of people to deal with. The territory under the perpetual control of the United States cuts their countrv half In two. Both their capital and their next most Important city are under American control, so far as sanitation is concerned, and the United States has the right to step In and maintain peace whenever It shell deem It necessary. The ODe railroad In the republic, the chief means of communication between her principal cities, is owned by the United States. In fact, so anxious was Pana ma to get the $10,000,000 the United States was to pay her for the privilege of building the canal, and for the an nual rental of the territory, that she made every concession the United States could ask. Now, sorry that she is not getting more for It, the republic proceeds to hold up the United States whenever opportunity affords. The United States has Its own nnstnl system in the canal zone. When the mall arrives in Colon from abroad it is immediately put on American trains, hauled to American postoffices, and dis tributed by American clerks. When it leaves the Isthmus it Is mailed In Am erican postoffices. and Is handled by Americans until It reaches the ship in which It is to bo carried away. No Panama official touches It at any stage of Its travels. Yet the Panama govern ment insists thnt it shall have 40 per cent of the revenue from the sale of stamps on the rone As the stamp sales amount to. some JjO.OOO a yoar it will be seen that tho republic's profits are $20,000 In that time. Cor Gets His Snoot BappeO. Some time ago the Central and South American Telugraph company wanted to land the new "All American" cable in the canal zone. They applied to the United States for permission to land It, which was granted. The Panamanians fought X against it under every possible pretext. X their desire being to have their per- X mission regarded as essential, so that X they could get a pood fee for the con- IX cession. But in this case the United X Ftates told her In effect that she had X no interest In the matter, and so the caoie was jaid. The only way the republic of Panama can transport its prisoners from Colon to Panama is through the canal zone. Fich time It was necessary to take any Frlsoners through, the government notl led the canal zone authorities. The governor of the zone always replied by granting permission. Some time since he received s letter from the Pananian- fore the American occupation the water waa about aa bad as any one can Im agine. It was taken from quetlonable sou roes ana peddled around by amy water carriers. Vet the native have been vary critical of the American wa ter ever alnce the Installation of the present system. They say that It does not taste good. Analyse show, how ever, that It compare favorably with the supplies of moat American cities. There is an unpleasant odor about It, however, which la said to be caused by harmless Crustacea found in standing water In all tropical countries. Good Koada Bra Xaa Coma The postal service of the zone Is good. Mails are delivered very prompt ly upon the arrival of the steamers, and are dispatched close up to the hour of UIIBUUIOU V&lJingB. Jk lUll UIU BKUB- faotory telephone service la maintained and roads and trails are being built which will make future communication by private conveyance very easy. It Is e intention, ultimately, to have a good publlo highwav built between .Co lon and La Boca, and when the canal Is In operation the tourist may have a comfortable and leisurely drive across the isthmus while his ship goes through the canal. These roads will be bullt-by convict labor, so that there will be but little real expense connected with It. Bone Is American Torever. Taken all In all, the canal zone la one of the best governed places in the world. A well organlzod police force maintains order, and everything that a state may C for the comfort and welfare of the individual ' Is to be found. The people of this little near state are contented and happy, and the foundations of a system of government have been laid which are expected to endure as long as the canal exists. As good roads and other Internal improvements are per fected It is expected that most of the lands of the zone will De taken up ana a thoroughly American settlement will be established. After the canal la completed and the men settle down to work for themselves Instead of for the government, they will probably ask that they be allowed to have a voice in the government of the zone. They may be given it, to gether with a delegate in congress. CENTRA PACIFIC I BOND FLOTATION Provides for Its Debts to the ' J Union Pacific and to Uncle Sam. More Cotton Mills Resume. (Hpeoinl IIpttrh to Tbe Joumtl ) Boston, July 22. Several of the larg est cotton mills of New England, which have beon running on half time since the business depression became acute last spring, are preparing to resume op erations to their full extent within the next week or two. Between eight and (United PT.M Leased Wire.) New York, July 22. It waa announced here today that the flotation of $18. 000,000 of Central Pacific first mort gage and refunding bond haa been de cided upon, to be undertaken at once by Kuhn, I.neb & Co., Speyer A Co. and the National City bank. The price at which the bonds will be offered has not yet been decided, but It la likely It will range about the mar ket nrlce which Is 7fc. The money is to be used for the liquidation of the Central Pacific's floating debt, which amounts to $16,000,000. The bonds are to be secured by the terminals and trackage of the company and Kuaranteed by tne uoumern i-a ctfle The -Union Pacific will probably get the bigger portion of the bond Issue, as the Central Pacific' largest debt is to that company. It In understood the $5,881,000 Worth of bonds held by the United States aa security for the Pr oont notes of the Central Pacific, wnicn mature nexi February, will be taken up and floated with the bond lasue. Fought Bravely at Atlanta. (8pecial Dispatch to The Journal.) Atlanta, Ga., July 22. The annual re union of the Forty-second Georgia regi ment, United Confederate veterans, was held In the courthouse today. The Forty-second especially distinguished Itself In the battle of Atlanta, which occurred 44 years ago today. i : 1 " -,, ' f " - - ' ' -w ' laV-A 1 llll!lBMBWMZfljBiaB-lllHaBall COMMERCIAL HOTEL SEASIDE, OREGON TODEB HEW XAVAOBMEVT. Cruiser Salem Nearly Completed.' (Special Dlapateh to The Jburoa).) Boston. July 22. The new scout cruiser Salem, the speed queen of the American navy, Is receiving us rinisn-(na- touches nt the Fore River yards. Tho vpbupI will be delivered to the gov- ten thousand mill operatives will bo I ernment next Monday and Immediately benefited by the change to full time. 'placed In commission. New York Central Lines TO oston and Return Every Thursday Until Sept 24th Inclusive From Chicago $29.35 American and Kuropean Plan. Centrally and t'onvenlentl v Located Near Depot Convenient to Beach. Hot and Cold Water in Itooma. EXCELLENT TABLE. LOW RATES. B. E. WOODWOITH, Proprietor. Colonial Hotel KATES $a FEB SAT AUTO VPWAJKB LINDSLEY & SON, Proprietors New Building New Furniture KIOXT AT THE SOUJTDIlTCr SEA Electric Light In Every Room Free Bus to and From All Train Good Fishing, Boating and Bathing SEASIDE, OREGON BINGHAM WARM SPRINGS NOW WE-NA-HA SPRINGS This famous old nine Mountain Re Resort will be Open June 15th For the Season of 1901 Under the management of J. A. BORIE, the new owner. Roads, bridges, buildings and equipment repaired and renewed. Hotel and dining-room service will be a special feature, being under the care of the best steward and chef obtainable. For further particulars write to J. A. BORIB Prop. We-Ha-Ha Springs Olbbon Postofflce, TTmatill County, Oregon. The Shelburne House SEA VIEW. WASH Is now open for the Summer. Thia is one of the most pleasant places on me beach, with large, shady vard THE BEST TABLE SERVICE And pleasant rooms. For rates write to THE SHELBUB1TE HOUSE, Seavlew, Wain. SEB THE OCEAN HOTEL MOORE OPEN ALL THE TEAh. CLATSOP BEACH SEASIDE, OB. VIA "LAKE SHORE" OB MICHIGAN CENTRAL" From St Louis $33.10 VTA "BIG FOUR ROUTE" Good for Return 30 Days Correspondingly low fares to Canada, Adirondack Mountains and St. Lawrence River W. C. SEACHREST, N. P. C. A. 132 Third Street, Portland, Oregon. WARREN J. LYNCH, Passenger Traffic Mgr., CHICAGO Pacific View Hotel HECABTCT7M STATIOH. SEASIDE, OB. Open Winter and Summer. Under New MAnaniAnt Most conveniently located hotel on the beach for surf bathers. Neatly fur nished rooms for light housekeeping. Use of range for cooking utensils free. r. p. HArBESCHOtr, prop. THE WHITEHOUSE X.ONO BEACH, WASHINGTON. A favorite hotel with Long Beach vis itors; large, comfortable rooms, over looking the ocean; unsurpassed view One block south of station. lOUS. O. r. WHITEHOUSE. Prop. HARVEST HOME Three Blocks South of Depot. LONO BEACH, WASHINGTON. Now Open for the Season. Prices. 1 .50 per day, 18.00 per week. Beds, 50 cents. Meals, 35 cents. Chil dren under 10 years, half rates. JOSEPH McKEAN, Proprietor. Hotel Sunset CENTEBVILLE STATION One block from ocean, full view from all rooms, pleasant grounds for games and hammocks. Special rates for fam ilies, tents If desired. Address Airs. Dedman, Long Beaqh, Wash. GARDEN 1 OF THE HOTEL HEYSER EAST THIRD AND BURNSIDE C. M. Bennett, Manager Now open. Music by the Italian orchestra. Splendid view of rhrr and city. An appropriate place to spend an enjoyable evening. Take any north and south car and transfer to East Btrrnside. WILHOIT SPRINGS Hotel Now Open Stage leaves Oregon City, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday until July 1, then dally at 9 am. Fare 11.60. P. W. McLeran. proprietor. THE CLIFF HOUSE OF OREGON. Directly on the beach, overlooking the ocean. Hot salt baths and surf Datning; recreation pier for Ashing; sun parlors; electric lights; fireplace and furnace heat. Sea foods a specialty. Fine walks and drives. Rates, $2.60 and $3.00 per day. -e For particulars apply to the Danmoore. SAB J. MOOSE, Prop. ON YOUR WAY TO THE BEACH THE OCCIDENT HOTEL Astoria, Ore. , The Hackney Cottage SEAVIEW, WASHINGTON HOW OPEN FOB THE SEASON. Delightfully located on most beauti ful and pleasant spot on tne beach. Un' surpassed surf hathlnsr. home comforts. excellent table board. Accommodations greatly Increased. Special rates by the week and season. Make your reserva tions by mall. Postofflce Address, SHAVTEW, WASH. PRIVATE ROOM and BOARD HOME COOKINO. MRS. SARAH CHAMBERLIN LONG BEACH, WASH. THE BRITT LOKO BEACH, WASHINGTON. BOARD ANI ROOMS. The Best Meals on the Beach, as Usual. IN EG A. IN I GUM I INN SEASIDE. OB. Located at the turn of the new boule vard, unsurpassed surf bathing, beau tiful grounds, lots of flowers, a most desirable place for families and unac companied jyjung ladles. Noted for It excellent home cooking. Termi day. MISS E. DA9CABE, Prop. 3 HOURS TO Gatsoo Beac via The Astoria & Colombia River Railroad Saturday Seaside Special LEAVE PORTLAND 2:20 P. M. ARRIVE SEASIDE 5:50 P. M. Two regular through trains daily, leaving Portland 8 a. m. and 5 :30 p. m. Dining car on evening train. TICKETS ON SALE AT City Ticket Office, Cor. Third and Morrison Sts., and at Union Depot. Round Trip fares from Portland To Astoria, Saturday-Monday .$2.50 To Clatsop Beach, Saturday-Monday .$3.00 To Clatsop Beach, six months' excursion. . .$4.00 To Clatsop Beach, five round trip commuta tion ticket, limit six months. $15.00 NORTH BEACH North Beach Inn HEWTOWS STATXOH Facing the Ocean; Fine View. Large Sunny Rooms; Good Table and Service. XBS. V. K. DEWET. Haaarer. Address. Long Beach. Wash.. Box 86. Is the busiest and most brilliant pleasure haunt in this part of the countrv this- summer. Its thousands of devotees re- $2 per joice to learn that they can now go and come on a regular schedule, independent of tides. The Popular Excursion Steamer of the O. R. & N. Co. T. J. I ID otter : : : : I lit t A 7 V COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS come to Portland and with Its p- As well as other travelers who make their home at THF rnRNFT TIN lan secrotarv of t.it In hih ,k. M.M.M.KJ UUllimuivu official sal.l that the notifications were I corner Park and Alder, are all delighted seni. not ror tne purpose of aslclrg por-i polntments and furnishings. mission to enter the xone with their Situated one block from the clanging atreetcara, one rrlooner. but fnr the purpose of notlfv- Is assured of a good night s rest. Several large aample- Ing the i"ne officials so thst they could rooms In the hotel. v aid the 1 'an a ma police In the event of i Rates Single, $1.50 and up; double. $2.00 and up. recesnlts'. He said there was no oc-! Our free omnibus meets all trains. cislnn to ak permission, since the DR. C. W. CORNELIUS. treaty aave them th- right. Governor N. K. CLARKE, Mgr. Proprietor. lt!s-kbirn replied thst ns he under- slood the treaty there was nothing In! " " It whlrh. gave the Panamanian police any riant to exrcl their functions on the highway of thf xone. and thst they could onlv do so bv permission of the tone government fllnre then the Pana manians hare been quit on the subject. Water Lost That Biek Taste. 5'?! W'B NEWPORT! YAQU1NA BAY Oregon's Hatch less Beach Resort The Place to Go for Perfect Rest and Every Conceiv- able Form of Healthful and Delightful Recreation ITS FACILITIES ARE COMPLETE Best of food, and an t abundance of it. Fresh water from springs. All modern ne- cessities, such as telegraph, telephone, markets freshly pro- r vided every day. Fuel in abundance. Cottages partly fur- nished or unfurnished to be had cheaply. Strict municioal Z - - J sanitary regulations. - I : Summer Excursion Rates I A great many public Improvements are belr.g carrid forward In the ions alde from the rnl project ltlf. The water nipply of the sine and of the cities of Panama nd "ol-n comes from river In the xone whl'-h flow out of unsettled mountain region The reser voir which supplies th cltr f Panama and the settlements for i mi!e ln lnd ajong the lln of the Parmma rsil- mm w A THE HOTEL LENOX Portland's new and most modernly furnished hotel, Third snd Main streets, fronting on the beautiful City Plaxa and adjaoent to business center. Free 'bus to and from tralna I'p-to-date grill. Fxcellent cuisine. Telephone In every room. Private baths. unoriii rutw, akicah mi, 1 to SaO Per Day. a.M to 4 Per Day. O. M. SPBNCfeR, Alana.ar I From All Points in the Northwest XF.WPORT is reached by way of the Southern Pacific to i Albany or Corvallis. thence Corvallis & Eastern Railroad. Train service daily, and the trip a pleasure throughout. Leave X Portland 8:15 a. m. X RATES FROM PORTLAND X Season tickets, on sale daily SG.OO X ' Saturday-to-Monday tickets $3.00 J Correspondingly low rates from all other points. Call at the Leaves Portland, Ash Street Dock, T DAILY EXCEPT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, 8:30 A. M. SATURDAYS ONLY, 1:00 P. M. I MAGNIFICENT DAYLIGHT TRIP Direct connection at Megler with the Ilwaco railroad, X thence to the beach resorts. See published schedules T. EXCURSION RATES FROM PORTLAND Season Tickets, on sale daily 5j 4.00 Saturday-to-Monday Tickets 3.00 X Five-Trip Commutation Tickets 15.00 J Reduced Rates Prevail From All Parts of the State X Purchase tickets at the City Ticket Office, O. R. & N., Third X ' and Washington Streets. ' WM. McMURRAY, Central Passenger Agent Portland, Oregon V i THE BREAKERS HOTEL AlOEJLXCAJr PIU.K. f -...-.' , -:''rJJi - 4 ' .Mini i riTrnr i iV ,31 I I fv -Ml til f f .