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Newspaper Page Textrelease, the charge against him Æ t ijjtt iU f t f i t i j R i v a l l i was amended, so as to include a vio- ~ - lation o f Mexican law within Mexi- 11 D h ( . 14, 1886. can territory. This induced me to , order a special investigation, pend- Jhe s ' nS which Mr. Cutting was releas- .. . . . . . * ed. The incident disclosed a claim U m tniua jr o m jir * page. 0f jurisdiction by M exico which the enjoyment of the privilege was a novel one in our history. guaranteed by such convention Jurisdiction was sustained by the President MeSSclOe The question is of ^ long ^ standing* and from time to time for nearly three-quarters o f a century has given rise to discussion, accompa nied by some irritation. As a last arrangement, the treaty of 1S71 was abrogated by the l ni ted States June 30, 1885; but it enabled us to obtain for our fishermen during the remainder o f the season the en joy ment o f fall privileges. 4 he growth o f |H)pulation of the British prov inces, with the fisheries question and the continuous expansion of commercial intercourse with the United States created a condition o f affairs scarcely realizable in 1881. W hile unfeigoedly desirous that the friendly relations should exist between us and the inhabitants of Canada, yet the action o f tlmir o f ficials during the past season to ward our fishermen was such as to seriously threaten a continuance of bad feeling. Although disappoint ed in my efforts to secure the fish ery question, negotiations arc still pending with a reasonable hope that before the clos»* of the present session of congress an acceptable conclusion will be reached, and at an early day may be laid before congress ami the correspondence on the important subject of the histo ry o f the past fishery season may be fu lly disclosed and the attitude of the administration clearly com prehended. The recommendation submitted last year for the provi sion of preliminary recoilnaisance o f the boundry line between Alaska and British Columbia is secured. fives. A sound public policy re- has restored to the public domain quires that important industries 2.750.000 acres and reports that should not be suddenly deprived of 2.370.000 acres are embraced in in the advantages under which the vestigations now pending in the business was built up, but the far- department and in courts. The ,nor is, perhaps, more directly and ' action o f congress is asked to effect plainly concerned than any other the restoration of 2,790,000 acres citizen in a just system o f federal j additional. I recommend the re-1 taxation. None labor harder or • : peal o f the pre-emption and timber more continuously than they. No culture acts and that the homestead has contributed largely to t »e coun try’s prosperity. FOlt SALE. Good heavy two-horse wagon, little nsed, nt a very great bargain. Write to J. Laughead, PLEUIK)- PN FU M< >N IA. Handon, Oreg. The presence o f pleuro-pne i- monia iii various states is a math « o f such great importance that I at- hope it will engage the serious sci T. V . Nichols, CABINET tent ion o f congress. MAKER. Bandon, Oregon, CIVIL SERVICE REFORM. The operation of the law lelat- Picture Frames, Door and Window Frames , interposition o f the government j law mfty be 80 amended as to se- jiifr to civil servir»* has added most made, Saws tiled and Furniture Kepa red. All work done to order. Prices Heasonable. enhances to any great extent the cure* a compliance of the clause re- ct>!:\iacc c proofs of its necessity Location: Near Gold Beach Hotel. value o f their products, yet for j quiring cultivation for a period o f | and usefulness. A fa ct worthy o f many o oH he eoinforts of life, which ; ü ve years from date of entry, with note is that every public officer the m» >st scupulous economy only a commutation provision forspecu- must have a just idea o f his duty givi *s then , and brings into their hitive relinquishment. 1 also rec-i to the people and thin testify to homes seed for their implements onimend the lepe 1 o f the desert the value o f the reform. Its of husbandry, they are obliged to lftnd l*iw, »»less it he the pleasure staunchest friends are found among congress to so amend these laws those who understand it best, and pay a price largely inc •reused by Aud is preferred above al 1 an unnatural profit which by the as to render them less liable to its warmest supporters are ibose Last year an executive restrained anil protected by its others. I will call on the people action o f the government is given abuse. to more favored manufacturers. | proclamation was issued directing requirements. The people o f the o f Coos county, and convince the recommend the amendment of the the removal o f fences which enclose i countrv will never submit to its skeptical o f its merits. J. J. Birch, revenue laws so as to cheapen tho t,ie P »,,lic domain. Many o f these j banishment, as it is an underlying A gen t ju ices of the necessities of life and liav0 been removed in obedience to principle in the operation o f their will not aive freer entrance to such import- suc,‘ order> lmt rouch Pub,ic ,an(1 government, an 1 they ed 1 innteriala materials na as mnv may he be mannfae- manufac ati11 remains enclosed by unlawful abandon it. It is the surest guar- The removal o f those janty o f the safety and success of tu red into marketable commodities fences. fences still remaining should be American institutions. In conclu- PUBLIC DEBT. cou| ts (lf Mexico in the Cutting caso and approved by the executive branch of t ie government upon authority o f a Mexican statute. The appellate court, in releasing Mr. Cutting, decided upon the abandonment of the complaint by the Mexican citizen aggrieved by the alleged crime. This removed the basis for further prosecution The admission o f such pretensions might cause serious results by in vasive jurisdiction to this govern ment, and ho highly dangerous to our citizens in foreign lands. I therefore denied it. 1 protested against the attempted exercise as unwarranted by principles o f law. The Mexican statute on this ques Thrt sum paid on thepnblic debt ; enforced with all the authority the sion, I earnestly invoke such action tion makes claim broadly, of a principle which, if conceded, would during the fiscal year ended J mie executive branch o f the government on the part o f the people’s legis- create a dual responsibility in the 30, 188«, was $44,551,043 36. D u r - j »» t e s t e d with by congress forjla tors as well subserve most the Steward 4 Paden, Props., public good. that purpose. citizen. When citizens o f the ing the twelve months ended Octo ) G hover C l e v e l a n d . (Signed ) PENSIONS. United States volui tarily go to a I>*r31, 18S6, three per cent, bonds I The commissioner of pensions foreign country they must abide were called for redemption amount EEP (J<m vnntly on lm nl a pood Supply of fivsh ami choice meats, and All those ovviti;.’ James Hurke on note or by the laws there in force, but ing to $127,283,100, of which gives most satisfactory exihit of the Deliver I lie same to any point of theiriver watchful care by this government 886,643,200 so called answer the operations of the pension bureau. Look account will roine forward and settle on Short Notice. the same with me, they having been placed n37tf over citizens must not he relin requirements o f the law. The sink During the last fiscal year die in my hands for collection. amount o f work done whs the Chas. E . Edwards. quished because they nave gone ing fund of the bonds thus called Myrtle Point. largest o f any year since the abroad. If chaiged with crime was 8102,269,450 subject to redemp n31—3m committed in a foreign land, a fair tion prior to November 1st. In organization o f the bureau, and NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION. WATCH MAKER trial, conducted w ith a dec lit re addition, we also paid before that it was done at less cost. On the O TICE is hereby given that the part nership heretofore existing between A N D gard to justice, must I e demanded dav certain bonds amounting to 30th of June there were 365,763 Edward M. Hoffman and Luther Williams for them. Whatever extra terri- 85,073,555, thus making 8107,341,- pensioner.** on the rolls. No one s this day dissolved by mulual consent. torial jurisdiction may be formally 800 w hich hav? been actually ap- j can examine the pension establish Dated Myrtle Point. » Edward M. Hoffman. IS IN Or.. Nov. 10. 80. < Luther Williams. allowed among 1. uropenn states, no plied prior t > the first of Novem ment a * * 1 its ope rati ns without n!4-4w such doctrine was ever kn >wn to ber, 1SS6, iu extinguishment of the being oon\¡need that through its the laws o f this countrv. In the interest bearing debt, leaving >-till| instrumentulty justice ri being very W ith a choice stock o f case with Mexico, there are special | outstanding the sum of 8711,544,- nearly done to all who art* entitled, reason« which strongly favor per 312. O f this amount 886,848,200 j under the present laws, to pension By fect harmony and a mutual exer were >till represented by three per or bounty from the government, t but undesirable cases pxist as .veil j cise of jurisdiction. I trust th^ cent, hoods. W hich will be sol dcheap for HAWAIIAN ISLANDS. as those entitled to relief, and th e 1 statute referred to w ll be so molli THE FINANCES. cash. I will also order anything cn I express the unhesitating con fied as to eliminate all possibility pension bureau is powerless to pre During the fiscal year we coined iu my line not kept in stock. viction that the intimacy o f our re of danger to peace between the vent them. These conditions fully I under the compulsory coinage act All work guaranteed to give sat- lations with Hawaii should be em two countries. justify an application to congress ! 829,858,849 in silver dollars. The isfaion. Call and see me. phasised. The result of the reci for the special enactment of • re- THE SAMOAN ISLANDS. Dec. , , cost o f silver used was 823,478,960. J. J. W ilson. procity treaty with those islands, on vent ive laws, but a resort i> con During the past few years civil T li-re had been coined up to the! / AT the highway of Oriental and Aus perturbations o f the Samoan Is gress to overrule tlie careful doter- close id tin* previous fiscal year! Odd Fellows Hall tralian traffic, is beneficial. These lands have embarrassed the treaty 203,885,254 silver dollars. On the termination of the pension bureau c tp iiE cm . islands are naturally the outpost of powers c f Germany, Lugland and or to secure favorable action, which 1st of December, 18SC, tho total Myrtle Point, Oregon, P rizes m il l>c given for the besl American commerce and a stepping the United States. King Maliato i*s could not be expected under the amount was 8247,131,549. The stone to our growing trade with the wenkness led him to seek viiir p r o most liberal execution of tlit* gen I snstai ned characters by lady and price <>f silver on the 30th o f N o gentleman. Pacific. The Polynesian Island tection. Last May 1 offered i<> vember last was such as to make it eral laws, opens the door to the j A cordial invitatu n is extended 1 > KOPAGATOR of, and dealer in Fruit group has been absorbed by other place Salnoa the protection intrinsically worth 78 rents to the allowance o f questionable claims, j I Trees and small fruits. He keeps to all. Every pension granted on any oth-j more powerful governments, so o f the l nited Scutes. Our late dollar. The fluctuations in thei constantly on hand a well regulated assort er grounds than o f actual sen ice, • Posters will be out this week. that the Hawaiian islands are left Consul, Borthold (Ireenbaum, <>f ment. cheaper than the cheapest. price of silver certainly do not in -1 Send in your orders no pains spared to injury or disease in such service, almos t alone in the enjoyment of San Francisco, without authority dicate that compulsory coinage by j give full satisfaction. v4nl7 an autonomy which it is important I assome(1 to grau, ¡,. The pmeewU the government chauges the price and every instance of pensions in for us should be preserved. The ! ing was promptly disavowed, an* I of that commodity or secures uni creased on other grounds than , T H e treaty ¡8 now terminable on a year’s t|le ovor 2calous „«¡,.¡.,1 recalled, formity in its status. Every fair merit, I claim works an injustice to j It Front St.. Marshfield, Or., notice, but proposition- to abrogate | Special agents o f the three p .v - and legal effort has bemi made by the brave crippled, but poor and i it, would, in my judgement, Irei ^ ernments ile-paitml to examine the the treasury department to distrib friendless, soldier, who must be Agent for Gihbson’ s fine whiskies, an AAA A S I ^ A L iL i moet ill advised, llie parameuut i ¡*}a,j,oau situation, report that har- ute this currency among the peo content with the smallest sum al- whisky. Also agent for the C E LEB R ATE D lowed by the general*laws. Every influence we have there acquired, mony cannot be restored. I re ple. The withdrawl ot United CHIC AGO BEER and PORTER at whole AT once relinquished, could only by new the recommendation of tnv States treasury notes of small de- consideration o f fairness and jus- | sale and retail. The celebrated BOCA beer on draught and in bottles. v 3 n !9 difficulty be regained ami a valu t »le last message that the existing legis- nomination, and issuing small sil- tice to the ex-soldiers point to the I :*• , i . i* \ i i i. j ! adoption o f a pension svseem broad ! coign of vantage for ourselves lation concerning citizenship hy ver certificates, has been resorted 1 1 * F U R N I T U R E STORE, , ! . , . , I enough to cover every contingency, might be converted into a strv>ng- naturalization be revised. i *\- IN \\ e have I to m an endeavor to accomplish a , * IF1. Z M Ia-rls:, F i c p . , . *• -.i i t -i- . n i i r and to make unLecessaiy any spec hold for our commercial competi treaties w itli ma y states providing , result that would he in obe l i e n e e ................... J J 1 - ÿ M abshfikld , O on . f U o v o s ' ¿ ¡R a il ial legislation. tors. I earnestly recommend that for a renunciation o f citizenship to the will o f congress. On the Dealer in Furniture, Doors. Glass and Pie- PACIFIC RAILROADS. the existing treaty stipulation be hy naturalized aliens, but no statute 27th o f November, 188(1, the people ture Frames, etc., and agent for White’ s The secretary o f the interior Sewing Machines. v ln ltf extended a fui thei term o f years. , give effect to such engagements had the nominal sum of $106,853.- The importance o f telegraphic nor any which provides for a need- I 041. We still have $79,964,345 in suggests a change in the plan of communication bel ween the island etl central bureau for the registra- j the treasury, against $142,891,055 payment o f the indebtedness due from the Pacific subsidized roads and the United States is not to be timi o f naturalized citizens. in the hands o f the people and to the government, which has re overlooked. THE TARIFF. $72,865,376 in the treasury one year Conic ceived the indorsement o f the per MEXICO. Legislative action should be ta- ] ago. It seems to mo there is no The development oi the intimate ken to relieve the people o f the un reason for me to change the views 1 sons selected by the government to G R A N D T IM E G U A R A N T E E D . act as directors of the roads. relations of the United States with necessary burden o f taxation made expressetl in my last message on INTER-STATE COMMF.RCE. Mexico, which has been so marked apparent by the report of the sec- ! the subject of this compulsory coin- A recent decision o f the supreme within the past few years, is one rotary o f tho treasury. In view o f I age, and I again urge suspension C A P T Geo. W . L E N E V E , Mrs. S. E. ROBINSON, Propietor occasion for congratulation aud j tJ,e pressing importance of the sub- ! on the grounds contained in ray court has adjudged tho laws o f the Carrying the U. S. mails, passen states inoperative to regulate the solicitude. I urgently renew ject l again urge your considéra former recommendation, reinforced gers and freight, will run as former representation o f the need tion. The income of the govern by the significant increase of gold rr.tes o f trans|>ortatiou on roads follow s : of speedy legislation to can v into niP„t js now* more than ever in ex exportations during the last year. running from one state into anoth EAVE Myrtle Point on Mondays, W ed I have again taken possession of the n e s d a y s and Fridays for Bandon, call effect the reciprocity commercial I cess o f the public necessities. The W e now have an abundance for all er. This important field to control R obinson H ousk , and will spare no pains .convention of 1883. M exico con application o f the surplus to the needs, and there seems but little and regulate transportation is en- or expense to make it pleasant for guests. ing at Coqui lie City at 11 a. m. EAVES Bandon for Myrtle Point on A share of the patronage is Solicited clu d ed with several foreign gov payment of a portion of the public propriety in building vaults to tirely unoccupied and the expedi Tuesdays, T hu rsiays. aud Saurays, Board and lodging.......................................$4.00 calling at Coquille City at noon. ency o f federal action is worthy of ernm ents treaties o f commerce, debt is now at our option. Retire store such currency in, when there Board without lo d g in g ............................ $3.50 E v ery courtesy shoicn passen .defining the alien rights in trade, that indebtedness and in less than is only a pretence that coinage is a consideration. M e a l s .................................................... 25c ts. gers o f this Steamer. v4n29 LABOR AND CAPITAL. property, residence and consular one year from that date /then you necessity o f the people. The relation o f labor and capital privileges. Our yet unexecuted will he confronted with a vast i THE PUBLIC LANDS. is o f the utmost concern to every reciprocity convention covers none qauntity o f money hoarded in the The rapid appropriation o f the; •of ;these points, the settle- treasury, w hen it should lie in the public lands without bona fide F’driotic citizen, In a special mes- ment o f which i*> necessarj to pio- hands ,,f tlje pet pie, or you will be settlem nt invites the serious at- sago to congress last session 1 sug- pose negotiation for a new and en- drawn into wasteful extravagance. ; ten tion o f congress. The energies gusted tho enlargement of the pres- larged treaty. It has been the policy o f the gov- ! „ f the laud department have been ent l » l » r bureau, adding to He - - - er o f arbitration m cases of ailter- THE CUTTING CASE. ernment to collect the principal devoted during the present admin ence between employes and em ploy In compliance with the resolu- part o f the revenue tax upon im- istration to remedy the defects anti ers. tion of the senate, I communicated popLs. No change o f policy is de- to correct the abuses in the public DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE. I D I E ^ X j E I R tost The department o f agriculture, tc that body on August 2d last,aud siril|,i(N |)nt at present the condition |m,d service. The results of these Drugs, Medieins, Paints, Oils, Candies, Cigars, Tobacco, also to the house of representatives, affairs demand the revision o f efforts have been largely in the na- representing the oldest and largest Fancy Articles, Stationery and the finest quality o f School Books. the correspondence in the case ot i our revenue laws. The receipts o f turo ()f ref0rm in the process and o f the national industries, is sub serving well the purpose o f its or Agent for tbe leading sewing Machines, Mason & Hamlin or i C«Wi»fc. imy i a o m d in Me»i- t h g g o w rem tn t ghould l* /« l» » c e d methwte ot tho i „ ud 8yste„, s o as to ganization, by opening up new’ gans, <fcc Old W ines and Liuuors o f the best quality. co, charged witn the commission of to the necessary expense of an eco preveut fraudulent occupation of sources o f agricultural wealth, by nomical administration. This de a penal offense in Texas, of which Prescriptions carefully com pounded. the disseminatiou o f early informa a Mexican citizen was the object. mand should he recognized and the public domain. The coinmis- L I V E and L E T L IV E . vln 3 tf Altar a demand was made for his obeyed by the people’s repregenta- • sioner o f the general land office * tion of production and prices, and Landry Q,ueen M L _____ , NEW Meat Market, Coquille City, Oregon, K J. J. W IL S O N , N JEWELER, Masquerade Ball Women's Relief Corps, W a t t ami M r , New Year's Eve 31 1888 9 Myrtle Point Nursery. J. F. Noyes, Proprietor, ODD FELLOWS GRAND N. P. Hansen, Prop. COQUILLE CITY Eve Friday, Dec. 24th, 1886. ono, Como all, Como! Fast »1 C o n o l w R O B IM IIOISE, L i t t l e Annie, COQUILLE CITY, OREGON. 1 L MYRTLE DRUG STORE. Myrtle Point, Ogn. W. L. DIXON . . Proprietor.