THE 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
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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.
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Every Thursday
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American and Kuropean Plan.
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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"
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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: 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-
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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
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