Ths Dalles Daily Chronicle.
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MONDAY
DECEMBER 5. 1S98
HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF.
Seventy-five years ago identically
the same arguments now being urged
against annexation of the Philippines
were pressed with great force in the
halls of congress against American oc
cupation of the Columbia river
country.
The "Oregon question" made its
first appearance in congress in 1820.
On December 19th of that year,
Floyd, of Virginia, procured the ap
pointment of a commission, com
posed of himself, Metcalf cf Ken
tucky, and Swearingec of Virginia, to
inquire into the expediency of oc
cupying the valley of the Columbia.
This committee submitted a favor
able report, and in Januarj, 1823,
the question came before the house
for debate.
Tracy, ot New York ridiculed the
proposition. He had conversed, he
said, with persons who had been at
the mouth of I he Columbia, and they
agreed that the country was an in
hospitable wilderness. The entrance
to the Columbia was dangerous; the
climate was bleak and inhospitable
so humid and with so feeble a sun
that the grains could scarsely be
raised. As for the country east of
the Cascades, he said, it was nothing
but a waste of sand and gravel! This
"waste of sand and gravel" is now
providing bread for a large part of
Europe, and its fruits find a ready
market in the eastern part of the
United States.
"Wood of New York agreed with
his colleague. Such a settlement, he
said, must result either in a colony,
which would be of no advantage to
the government, or an independent
state, which would take to itself the
commerce of the Pacific.
There was much talk about the
Rocky mountains forming a natural
boundary, beyond which it would be
inexpedient to advance. Baylies of
Massachusetts replied to that with
the prophetic wisdom of a seer.
.'Gentlemen," be said, "are talking of
natural boundaries. Sir, our natural
boundary is the Pacific ocean. The
swelling tide of our population must
and will roll on until that mighty
ocean interposes its waters and limits
our territorial empire. Then, with
two oceans washing our shores, the
commercial wealth of the world is
ours, and the imagination can hardly
conceive the grandeur and the power
that await us." Even the prophetic
gaze of the speaker fell short of the
stirring events of the past yer, which
have planted the flag on the distant
isles of the blue Pacific.
Breckinridge of Kentucky followed
in a speech which, with slight adapta
tion, would serve admirably for the
present opponents of expansion. The
hill under consideration, he said pro
posed a, military .government, and
this he denounced as unconstituticnal.
He also denied the right of congress
to colonise. Occupation of the Ore
gon country would embroil us in for
eign wars.
Congress thought the opponents of
expansion had the better of the argu-"
rnent, for on January 27, 1823, it
voted, 100 to 61, against taking up
the bill to establish a military gov
ernment on the Columbia.
But the Oregon question would
not down. It came up again and
again, and the time came when the
friends of Oregon triumphed, and a
great party went before tLe country
and won on the slogan of "54-40 or
fight." We did not get 54-40, and
we did not fight, but we did get Ore
gon up to the 49th line of latitude,
and we have never ceased regretting
that fortune did not also throw Brit
ish Columbia into the Union.
Spokesman-Review.
is probable. - In view of some recent
appointments and their consequences
perhaps it would be as well for Mr.
Reid to visit us for a time with the
view of becoming thoroughly saturat
ed with American public opinion.
Pains in the chest wben a person lias
a cold indicate a tendency toward pneu
monia. A piece of flinnel dampened
with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and
bound on to the cheBt over the seat ot
pain will promptly relieve the pain and
prevent the threatened attack of pnea
monia. This same treatment will cure
a lame back in a few hours. Sold by
Blakeley & Houghton.
When you ask for De Witt's Witch
Hazel Salve don't accept a count erfit or
imitation. There are more cages of
piles being cured bythis than all others
combined.
Depart time schedule. Arrive
i'OB Fkom Dalles. From.
Fast Salt Lake, Denver. Ft. Fat
Mail Worth, Omaha, Kan- Mail.
11:50 p.m. sag City, St. Louis, 3:10 a.m.
Chicago and East.
Spokane Walla Walla, Spokane, Spokane
Flyer Minneapolis. St. I'aul, Flyer.
5:30 p. m. D u 1 u t h, Milwaukee, 6:50 a.m.
Chicago and East.
8 p. m. From Portland. 4 p. m.
Ocean Steamships.
All Sailing dates subject
to change.
For San Francisco
Nov. 28, Dec. 3, s. 13,
IS, 23, 28, Jan. 2, 7.
8 p. m. 4 p. in.
Ex.Sunday Columbia Rv. Steamers. Ex.Sundaj
To Astoria and Way
Saturday landings.
10 p. m.
6 a. m. Willamette River. 4:30 p. m.
Ex.Sunday Oregon City, Newberg, Ex.ounday
Salem & Way Land's.
7 a. m, Willamette and Yam- 3:30 p.m.
Tues.Thur. hill Rivers. Mon.,Ved.,
and sut. Oregon City, Dayton, and Fri.
and Way-landings. ;
6 a.m. Willamette River. 4:30 p.m.
Tuc.Thur, Portland to Corvallis, Tue., I'hur
and Sat. and Way-Landings. and Sat. 1
j
. Leave
Lv Ripar?a Snake River. Lewiston.
daily Riparia to Lewiston. daily
except except
Saturday. Friday.
For full particulars eall on O. R. & N. Co.'e
agent The Dalles, or address
W. H. HURLBNRT,
Gen. Pas. Agt., Portland, Or
Regulator JAne
Tie Dalles. Fortlanl and Astoria
Navigation Co.'
sii Regulator i Dalles City
FREIGHT AND PASSENGER LINE
between
The Dalles, Hood River, Cascade Locks and Port
land daily, oiw' Sunday.
Are you going
DOWN THE VALLEY
( EASTERN OREGON?
If so, save money and enjoy a beautiful trip on
the Columbia. The wes-t-bound train arrives at
The Dalles in ample time for passengers to take
the steamer, arriving in Portland in time for the
outgoing Southern and Northern trains; East
bound passengers arriving In The Da!es in time
to take the East-bound train.
For further information apply to
J. N. HARNEY, Agent,
Oak Street Dock. Portland, Oregon,
Or W C. ALLAWAY, Gen. Agt.,
The Dulles, Orczo
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Bt?OS
GENERAL
The appointment of Mr. Whitelaw
Reid to the British Ambassadorship
Elac
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HOISeSuK
Wagon and Carriage Werk.
Fish Brothers' Wagon.
TIM and. Jefferson. Phone 159
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It is a chance that has not occurred for many years to buy Men's
and Boy's wear, the quality for the money which is being offered by us.
He
member this will last but a short time longer
Post yourself on prices elsewhere and then call on us. We will sell you clothing which has been manu
factured for city trade for less than you can buy cheap clothing.
ALL-WOOL BOY'S SUITS, SIZES FROM 4 TO 12, -ALL-WOOL
YOUNG- MEN'S SUITS, SIZES 12 TO 19,
ALL-WOOL MEN'S SUITS, ALL SIZES, - -BLACK
AND BLUE OVERCOATS, SILK LINED,
EXTRA HEAVY AND EXTRA LONG- MEN'S ULSTERS,
BLACK ALL WORSTED SUITS, all CUTS AND STYLES,
AT $1.25.
AT 4.00.
AT 5.50.
' AT 6.50.
AT 6.00.
AT 7.50.
In underwear and overshirts all we ask of you is to examine them and our prices and vou will be con
vinced that you have never been offered anything of the kind for the money.
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All-wool Blankets, extra sizes, at $3.50.
HATS. All we ask of you is to examine our styles and and prices.
No. 166 Second Street,
W. A. Johnston's Old Stand,
Drags
A good
drug sign.
The importance of having pre;crip
tions filled with drags of absolute and
undoubted freshness impels us to urge
yon to allow us to do tbe componndinj.
The benefits accruing to tbe sick will
be greater, the cure epeedier and the
cost to those paying the bills less. There
is no possibility of mistakes in our pre
scription department.
M. Z. DONNELL
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New ideas in Wall Paper here. Such
wide variety as we are showing never be
fore graced a single stock. Real imita
tion creton effects at ordinary prices.
Good papers at cheap paper prices.
Elegant designs, tasteful colorinirs, yours
for a small price, at our store on Third
street. Also a full line of house paints.
D. W. VAUSE, Third St.
You well know that a good drug Bign
is the patronage which is bestowed on
the store. It is tbe purity of the goods
handled and the manner of doing busi
ness that makes and keeps this business.
We are pleased with the result of our ef
forts to supply the best drugs at the
best price. We are particular about the
compounding of them.
RELIABLE PHARMACISTS.
175 Seconfl Street. THE DALLES.
PIONEER BAKERY.
I have re-opened, this well-known Bakery,
and am now prepared to supply every
body with Bread, Pies and Cakes. Also
all kinds of Staple and Fancy Grocer es.
GEORGE RUCH, Pioneer Grocer.
Wo t-
You will always have the benefit
of Low Prices at
Ice Cream, Ice Cream Soda, Candies, Fruits, Nuts and'
Oysters in any st3'le.
ofliii
ILnn
$6.50 PER TON
DELIVERED.
For car load lots call on
E. KURTZ, Agent,
Tel. 38. The Dalles, Or.
C. J. STUBmjSLG
Wholesale and Retail
Wines, Liquors and Cigars
Agency for the Greatest American Liquor
IF II. A .
renowsione sour i sn wnisKey.
"WHISKEY from $2.75 to $6.00 per gallon. (4 to 15 years old.)
IMP0ETED 00GITA0 from $7.00 to $12.00 per gallon. (11 to 20 years old.
AL IICBHIA BBAEDIIS from $3.25 to $6.00 per gallon. (4 to 11 years old.)
ONLY THE PUREST LIQUORS SOLD.
HOP GOLD BEER on draught, and Val Blatz and Hop Gold Beer in bottles.
Imported Alo and Porter. -
JOBBERS IN IMPORTED and
DOMESTIC CIGARS.