The Dalles Daily Chronicle, Skates 5tUB8UJKIJPTIO 1-KICE. One week , $ 15 One month 50 One year "6 00 MONDAY DECEMBER 12,' 1898 oocl OUR INNATE POWER. (ill Skates The Cologue Gazette accounts for the complete silence of European diplomatists in the peace negotiations between Spain and the United States y saying ihat interference by any European power in the Philippine question would have aroused the bit terest enmity of the United States and would have barred the importation of the interfering power's products into this country. Incidentally the Gazette remarks that mutual envy among the powers prevented concert of action in continental Europe, al though it was believed that England favored American possession of the Philippines with the idea of increas ing the power of the Anglo-Saxon race in the Asiatic Pacific. . ' In tlie case of England, as well .ua in the case of the continental powers, there was recognition of the innate strength of the United States. The question of interference in,..behalf of Spain did not turn on sentiment, on the friendship of the people, but on business interests. No one of the European nations could affpid to sacrifice the American market; not one cared to incur the hostility of a nation ot 70,000.000- of people buyv ing European products. We import from European . and Asiatic countries goods to the valu e of 1880,000,000 annually. . Germany in 1897 sold in America merchandise to the value of $111,210,000; Great Britain sold merchandise in American markets to the value of $1 68,000,000 ; France, $57,530,000; Belgium, $14, 000,000 ; Austria, $8,1 58,000 ; Switzer land, $ 1 3,849,000 ; Italy, $ 1 9,000,000, and the Netherlands,. $12,824,000. The United States was a more valu able customer in every way than Spain. Her markets are becoming more valuable every year, and the idea of American expansion was from the business point of view not antag onistic to European interests. Sentimental and political as well . as business inte'rests influenced Eng land in our favor,'- Sentimental and political considerations undoubtedly influenced Russia to support the United States. Outside of these two great powers the question was purely one of business. The greatest power on the ocean, England, and the great est power on land, Russia, are bidding for our friendship. All o,f the Euro penn nations are -reluctant to antag onize' 'In? UniU'l States. These facts muku a clear that our policy should be directed to the improvement of our position among nations without alliance with any. There may be jealousy, unfriendliness, resentment, but ih the end our innate power as a great commercial nation will decide controversies in our favor. Inter Occan. ' There are good reasons why the United States and Spain hereafter should be on friendly terms. Many of our new citizens have an infusion of Spanish blood. The two nations are neighbors in these days of swift transportation across the Atlantic. The only chains of islands reach ing across the Pacific belong to the United States. Alaska and the Aleu tians almost span the ocean in the north, while the Philippines and Hawaii are the main stepping stones in tropical latitudes. , The Spanish dream '."'-that some European nation would-be willing to pool issues with an' exhausted and foolish country has been disappoint ed. Spain's trouble hereafter will be to keep back European aggression. 'Admit the bearer and- one wife" is a formula of Artemas Ward that may be of fome service to the Dext congress in dealing with the Utah delegation. ' Skates New line just received at Me r Demon ..THE HEfiDWRRE DEALERS.. i 167 Seconl St. THE DALLES, OR. Oe 111 ills 00 Depart timk schedule. Arrive Fob From Dalles. From. Fast Salt Lake, Denver, Ft. Fast Mall Worth, Omaha, Kan- Mail. 11:50 p.m. sas City,- St. Louis, 3:10 a.m. Chicago and East. Spokane Walla Walla, Spokane, Spokane . Flyer Minneapolis. St. Paul, Flyer. 5:30 p.m. D u 1 u t h, Milwaukee, 6:50 a.m. Chicago and Fast. 8 p. m. From Portland. 4 p. m. Ocean Steamships. All Sailing dates subject to change. For San Francisco Nov. 28, Dec. 3, 8. 13, 18, 23, 28, Jan. 2, 7. . , p , : . i 8 p. m. 4 p. m. Ex. Sunday Columbia Rv. Steamers. Ei.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.euiiday Salem, Sc Way Land's. 7 a. m, Willamette akd Yam- 3:30 p. m. Tues.Thur. hill Rivers. Mod., Wed., and but. Oregon City, Dayton, and Fri. i and Way-Landings. 6 a.m.' Willamette River. 4:30p.m. Tue..Thur, Portland to Corvallis, Tue., 1'hur and 8at. and Way-Landings. . and Sat. Lv Rlpnria Snake River. . Lewiston. daiiy Riparia to Lewiston. daily except -. except Saturday. I Friday. For full particulars call on"X). R. agent The Dalles, or address & N. Co.'s -W. H. HURLBXRT. Gen. Pas. Asrt.. Portland. Or BUSINESS LOCALS. Use Clarke & Falks Rosofoam for the teeth. tf . Use Clarke & Fa.k's Floral Lotine for sunburn and wind chafing. tf Use Claike & Faik's Quinine Hair Tonic for dandruff and falling hair. tf Yon need have no boils if you will take Clarke & Faik's sure care for boils. Aek your grocer for Clarke & Falk'a pure concentrated flavoring extracts, tf Furnished rooms to rent. . Steam heat and electrie lights. Apply to Max Vogt & Co. Chapman block. See Mahara'e Minstrel ad in another column. At the Baldwin Tuesday. Dolls, beautifully dressed, at the fair on the 14th, loth and 16th at the Vogt For Five Dollars you can buy a Camera that will take larger pictures than any other Camera on the market. For Bale by Clarke & Falk. tf To Kent. ' A bouse on Federal street, between Fourth and Fifth. -Apply at this office. "BO YEARS' v Trace Marks Designs Copyrights &c. Anyone sending a sketch and description ma; quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an Invention Is probably patentable. Communica tions strictly confidential. Handbook on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for Becuring patents. Patents taken through Munn & Co. receive tptcial notict, without charge. In the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Lanrest cir culation of any scientific Journal. Terms, $3 a year ; four months, $2. Sold by all newsdealers. MUNN & Co.'-'-'Nsw York' Branch Offloe. 625 F St Washington, D. C 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 bej.ng offered by us. Remember this will last but a short time longer Post yourself on prices elsewhere and then call on us. "V t ill 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- I vinced that you have never been offered anything of the kind for the money. ''.'.--.. ., ' . . ' " All-wool Blankets, extra sizes, at $3.50. HATS. AH we ask of you is to examine our styles and and prices. 0, 0 !L 0 "IF 11 1 iJi 00b 0 HP 0 Irl "I ! 1 ImI 0 No. 166 Second Street, W. A. Johnston's Old Stand, Protection lor Ho GHosT A good drug sign. and lungs is of the utmost importance. Immu nity from sudden chills will prevent many ser ious illnessess. Chest Protectors, Chamois Vest, etc., should be worn during the winter by those with weak chests. We have a large assortment of these goods and have no doubt they- will sut ifafy both as to the quality and price. . M. Z. DONNELLi ..DRUGGIST... . Jast What Vou uuant. New.ideas in Wall Paper here. Such wide variety as we are showing never be fore graced a single stock. Heal imita tion creton effects at ordinary prices. Good papers at cheap paper prices. Clegant designs, tasteful colorings, yours for a small price, at oar store on Third street. Also a fall line of house paints. D. W. VAUSE, Third St. You well know that a good drug sign is the patronage which is bestowed on the store. - It is the parity 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 eupply' the best drugs at the best price. We are particular about the compounding of them. , RELIABLE PHARMACISTS. 175 Second Street. THE DALLES, C. J. STUBLillSLG Wholesale and Retail Wines, Liquors and Cigars. Agency for the Greatest American Liquor Yellowstone Sour Mash YJ WHISKEY from $2.75 to $6.00 per gallon. (4 to 15 years old.) hiskev. IMPORTED O0GNAO from $7.00 to $12.00 per gallon. . (11 to 20 years old. AL II0ENIA EBAKDIES from $3.25 to $6.00 per.gallon. (4 to 11 years old.) ONLY THE PUREST LIQUORS SOLD. HOP GOLD BEEE on draught, and Val Blatz and Hop Gold Beer in bottles. Imported Ale and Porter. , JOBBERS IN IMPORTED and DOMESTIC CIGARS. iLOQ $6.50 PER TON DELIVERED. For car load lots call on E. 'KURTZ, Agent, Tel. 38. The Dalles, Or. PIONEER BAKERY, I have re-opehed 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. War or No war ., You will always have the benefit of Low Prices at fi)dr(xj feller's afe. Ice Cream, Ice Cream Soda, Candies, Fruits, Nuts and Oysters in any style.