w & gfec gaila storism. ASTORIA-OREGON: FRIDAY .....MARCH. 24, 1882 . F. UAIXOKAX.. .Editor. An Economic Yicw. And yet in a material point of view the presence of Ohinesc in our Pacific states has so far not been so injurious as many assert. True, Chinese labor has at times pressed with some severity upon a Class 01 our own population, dui the evil effects of this competition have always spemed to us greatly exaggerated. So far in oar history there has been small reason for any industrious person amons us to be idle, There has been enough for all to do. Chinese included. It is to be observed, too, that the Chi nese among us have been chiefly employed in work which, without them would have been left undone for years vet. "Where would the labor have come from to build our railroads, or olear our Unds? The complaint, too, that ths send the money they ci 11 oat, ut the coun try, has little force. The money they earn is well represented by the permanent results of the labor they perform If we limit our view of the case to its more mate rial aspects, we shall find small reason to stop Chinese immigration foryearsyet to come- Their labor can be used, on the whole, with advantage to the country, till such time as immigration shall bring us a sufficient working population of a better class. The above is a "garbled" excerpt from an editorial in the Oregonian on the Chinese question. The qualifying adjective is quoted, as we are in full recognition of the fact that our Portland contempo rary has that word patented as a matter of self defense, and views with distrust any infringement of vested rights. One of the main arguments ad vanced by the eastern press in ad vocacy of Chinese immigration is that we need this kind of cheap la bor to develop the new country of the Pacific slope; tli.u,vitliout it we could not have built our rail roads; that wo require it in the es tablishment of manufactures, and in our large farming operations. But it is something new to find an Oregon- journal advocating such immigration, and reiterating such radical error. Probably the well known attitude of our infallible contemporary toward the railroad company, hassomething to do with it. It might be a sufficient answer to the argument of the OregonXan to point out the fact that railroads arc constructed on the eastern side of the Rocky mountains without Chinese labor, and that the manu facturing and agricultural interests of the older states appear to have made substantial progress with free white labor. But we will concede that coolie labor cau be very profitably employed in the prosecution of many great enter prises on this coast, and then we shall insist that its employment will be hurtful to every perman ent interest of the state, that it will impoverish the community, and degrade the masses. To illus trate, it is but necessary to cite the development of the free and slave states of this republic up to the pe riod of "the civil war. Starting in the race with every favoring ad vantage of soil and climate, the slave states were left far behind in the march of progress. Slave la bor was enormously profitable in the cotton' and sugar producing states; but it was precisely in those states of the south where this labor was the most profitable that the least progress was made that there were the greatest extremes of opulence and poverty. The wealth, education and culture of those states were concentrated in a smallminority of the populatien: ah aristocratic class; indigence and ignorance were diffused among the masses. Let one contrast suffice: Compare Mississippi with New Jersey by the census of I860. Now it is just what the institution of slavery did for the" Southern , states that coolie labor threatens i to 'do For Oregon, and our people know t. They know that it will not be a good thing for this state to ever 'have its agricultural and manufacturing" interests .in the hands of a very few great capital ists, employing cheap coolie labor. They do not want to see our soci ety divided into three classes a small aristocracy, a swarm of ser vile laborers, and "poor white trash." They would rather have a hundred forty acre farms, each the home of a thrifty American family, than one fifty thousand acre plan tation, owned by a millionaire and worked by a thousand coolies. They want our cities to contain the numerous cottage homes of in telligent, well paid American me chanics and artisans", in place of such myriads of -cheap" workmen as pour out every morning in San Francisco. And they are opposed to itand are very much in earnest about it. States are not made by "cheap labor." The sturdy men and women who reclaimed the wilderness of the Far West, and built up the grand common wealths of Iowa, Illinois, Indiana. Michigan, and Wisconsin, fighting their way inch by inch, patiently toiling through years of privation, making their homes and rearing their families on the outposts of civilization, these are the men who create states, and their costly labor is the state's real wealth. Oregon needs for her development permanent citizens home buildeas not temporary and alien wage gatherers, the profit of whose toil swells the coffers of the rich. Medicine Crow, one of the Crow chiefs who last year signed a treaty permitting the Northern Pacific railroad to run its line through the reservation belonging to that tribe, was evidently right when he said he knew what a rail road was. According to the full report of his remarks he added to to that observatien: "If we say yes. the whites will bring the rail way across our lands, and it will be good. If we say no, the whites, will bring it just the same. "We had better say yes." If Medicine Crow had been brought up in a Metropolis and had all the advan tages of the higher education he could not have stated the case more clearly, and he would only have to substitute some other word for "whites" to make it fit some cases of railroad extension a good long way,'west of the Rocky moun tains. The plan3 for the foundation of our new navy which havo been agreed upon by the House Com mittee having charge of the sub ject are excellent. They provide for the building of two fast steel cruisers of about six thousand tons each, four smaller crafts of the highest attainable speed together with a number of torpedo boats to be used as cruisers, and of vessels of a similar character for the pur poses of harbor defense. The cost of these ships is not to exceed ten million dollars. It is to be hoped the House will have the wisdom to indorse the rccomra"endations of the committee. Amendments will of course suggest themselves when the bill comes up for debate, but as a begining in the way of build ing a navy, a better scheme than that of the committee would be difficult to devise. It is with regret wenoticc the Portland Standard joins with the rest of the gang in throwing mud upon the grave of Garfield. True, it is hard for a paper lhat advo cates the doctrines the Standard does to avoid such work, but wo had hoped for better things, after reading the late dignified and 6enV.ble political articles that ap peared in its columns. It must be cither the air or the whisky, prob ably both that would permit such a letting down as the mean little lie that appeared.in its issue of the 22nd inst headed "Another Idol Smashed." The story is travelinjj around that Brigham Young is not dead, but in a sort of trance, from which he is about to be resurrected. It is probably the anti-polygamy bill that started the old man. He was needed in the lobby, but was too late. Another and important use for the eucalyptus tree, besides that of counteracting malaria, is said to have been discovered. Reports from Australia say that its leaves.! arc the special abhorrence of all insects which prey upon fruit trees, against whe-e depredationfc they furnish complete protection if only the ground beneath be strewn with them. These are the reports, and experiments now going on in Australia and South Africa will soon determine whether they arc true or not. The entire French coast is to be lighted with electricity, which as far back as 1875 was employed in the lighthouses near Havre. It is now thought that the development of the new system, warrants its geneial use on the French coast. Forty-two lighthouses are to be provided with electiic lights and with steam trumpet'' for fog-signals, at a first cost f about $1,500,000 and an annual expendi ture of about $60,000 for mainten ance. According to the new appor tionment a Congressman will have in 188?) more than treble the im portance of one who served in the days of Andrew Jackson, as judged by the constituency repre sented, and more than five times that of the men who adopted the Constitution. The House of Rep resentatives will be treble the size of that in the first Adam's term, and exactly five times that in Washington's. Tun Mobile Register says that "the fact that the Southern states enjoy local self-government is due to the stalwart men who have stood true to the principles of gov ernment as enunciated so often and so well by Jefferson Davis." DIED. Ill Astoria. Oreson. March 5&I. Mrs Sarah Fox, wife ot P. H. Fox, aged 47 vears. Funeral will take place to-morrow at 10 o'clock A. :.r. Friends are invited to attend. NEW TO-DAY, VALUABLE REAL ESTATE AUCTION SALE. Thursday, March 30, 11 A.M. In Front of the Lots, Instructed bv the Ti ustces of the estate of gi.ti.iiiiiiic)', j.hi., i win sen, as aoove, at Public Auction, those three Valuable Business Lots Known on the onicial Man of the City ot Astoria, as Lots 11. 12 and 13, m Block 5s. lu McClure "s, Astoria, siluttcd ou the north side of Snuemonua Street, and opposite the City Hall. Lot 13 will he offered first and positively sold to the highest bidder therefor, but the rUht la reserved after dSposuu of slid lot, either to sell or withdraw from public auc tion the other two lots. By order of r. L. Chcrrv, Eo,. aient for the Trustees. H. O. IIOLDEN, Auctioneer. To the Public. NOTICE 13 HEREBY GIVEN. THAT the undersigned Is alone authoilzed to collect any and all debts due the scuw In dustry." or which m.iy hereafter become due said scow : and that all debts due snlrt scow, orto become due inu-t be paid to the undersigned alone. All bills against said scow Mill bo paid upon prespntation to the uimerbigneu. i. SllEKKY. Astoria. March 23, 1882' Barbour's CORK MB LEAD LIKES, SEINE TWINES. WcluTC Just iccclvcda complete as-ort-ment of above goods, and arc prepared to fill oiders promptly. HENRY DOYLE & CO.. 511 Market Street. Snn Francisco The Pioneer Restaurant. MAIN 8TBEET, ASTORIA, OCX, Formerly kept by Sirs, Arrlgoni) Has Keen FlUcil up and Ue-npcned IJ- SIRS. F. W. IM.SIXY. The tables are Jtcnt neat and rlenn nn.i are supplied with the veryliest the market affords. --" ,'--"" wwni,iU, it.uti:i-t me ill constant attendance. Sl-Prntnill And ftlllltrllir. n-ni.nM. ,.- W. B. PAINTER. DEALER IX OL20ST, - - - OREGOK MISCELLANEOUS. A. V. AUen,JGeo.W.Biime: (.ucsBsoitTorAnu&AitBN.) Wholesale and leuil dealer in Giass and Plated Ware, TUOP1CAL AND DOMIVHC FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. Together Willi iaes,Lipors,-Tol!a(;coCiprs The largest and most corapU'io stock of good in their line to be found In Dip city. Corner ofCass and Squemneih" Sheets. ASTORIA. OitreOX, B. B. FRANKLIN, UNDERTAKER, Corner Cass and Sauc-moo'"' vtie. ts ASTORIA, - - - - ORECON ' dealt::: IN WALL PAPER AND WINDOW SHADES AXD UXDERTAKEES GOODS. Leinenweber & Co. C. r.niNKXWEBER. ' II. I'UOIVV KSTABUSHED 1J. ASTOKIA, OREO ON, TAMEBS AID CURRIERS, Manufacturers and Tinjwirtc r of A I.I. KINDS Or A1TD FINDINGS', "Wholcsalo Dealers in OIL AND TALLOW. nirHighcst rash price paid for Hides :uid Tallow. Ste-ohans Varieties ! GRAND OPENING. A j.IVEIcY ESTERTAiattir.Vr Ilavc a new bonling allev. the largest and oesi in town. Admittance iree. W jr. iiowe. BOAT BUILDER, ,AT TIIE OLD STAND, OKAY'S I1UII.WNC flBST CLASS WORK A SPECIALTY. M'GMM MOOT'S -AfD ARE THE BEST. And cost no more than otlier brands ; and It the Merchant with whom jon trade doc? not keep our Ooods.it H because it pais better to sell a pair of Boots or Shoes every tuo months than every four or five. AVE GUAHAXTEE EVERY PAIR WE MAKE. All Merchants In good cicdit can piocure these Goods at our Warehouses In Portland or San Francisco. Try our "HERCULES"' Patent Boots HECHT BROS. & CO. SHOES -.ir. .'F-1 jrrrpaiM MISCELLANEOUS. i I Wholesale and Rolail Dealer' GROCERIES.! f Provisions, Lumber.) ETC.. ETC.. ETC. CfwfeiFisliepIllcllaaildmira.yWhO sells clothing -the cheapest? 1 s I TT5H 4H 1sO e CH J m SUPPLIES A SPECIALTY. AGENT TOR THE San Jose Fruit Packing Company. AND THE San Francisco Gnomical worses, ASTORIA - - - OREGON. VARTIX l'OAltP. .t. j. sToirr.s, FOARD & STOKES, V hnlpvrto and retail ileal?r; in Wood and Willow-ware, GROCERIES. Tobacco. Cigars, Wines and Liquors rOUKION AXi) DOMESTIC. Fruits and Vegetables, 3? EaOXJT, CESSER, COUNTRY PRODUCE. sn: General Commission Merchants ASTOKIA. OiiCliON. N'ext to Otvpo'i Jtadwaj s. Nav ro's Pncfc ilitt sou wtrrnir. MASKS IIVr.KH, TAILORING ESTABLISHMENT. STEAM DYEI.NC AJ,1 CLEANING. Shipper & Rybko. - Proprietors, No. n Oak Street, rORTIuVND, ... - or.ECON. THICK LIST ranis made toordei from - - S fi po Oveiroats "--- n oo hiilf? matto " " ' - - - i"5 oo Dress suits " - - - S3 CO Alargoassoitnicnt ot Suiting; nluaj-i on hand. Repairing clone uilh Neatness and dis patch. Cutting done free fur Puichascrs Sail made la Order from .H3 on nifd l'piiaids. Perfect I'll Guaranteed or 110 Sale. M0Y & KELLER.. Dealers in all Kinds nf Fresh and Cured meats, Fine Sausage a Specialty. , . EVERY DAY FKI'.SII BEST QUALITY at the LOWEST TRICE. main Street, Astoria, Orecon. WAR I IKCIiAItED WITHOUT FritTHEU xotici; ,v. ji And no term? of peace nntll -?iJt .... . ctcrj man m.Ajiim. uasanew W y jil'-uu 1)1 CiUlllcs i-sJJ$g? Mnn ay iieaxy. Look at the prices : Pants to ordc-i frcini - - - 43 Ou Pants, Genuine FiPiichCivumere - i:so Suits trom - - - - - - 25 oo Tho finest line of viniples on the coat to select from. I". .1. MEANY. Mahi street, opjiosilo Parker House. Astoria. Wfl ES, XX. 5 BE 25 XT 3?, Hi ASTOI1IA. OUEfiO.V sf DRUGS AND CHEMICALS.. Toilet and Fancy Articles, PATENT MEDICINES, ETC. eyFre?cnptlons carefully eomnounded!at all hours. STTlIomeonatlilc Tinctures and Pellet1?. and Ilumphrey 'a Specifics alsojept. m i.fl s&ari 'tbv m "' LemaimAUt- rT1TT I -fiu ii-z i hjrn Q mi utL xr& n s j . srfefc i&zsb' tV' TtrC--r - -7 KTJftw, - j.iy iiie Liauiorma siere: Who sells "Cape Ann'" oil clothing the cheapest? The California Stoue. Who sells G-um Boots the cheapest? The California Store. Who sells Blanket Shirts the cheapest? The California Store. Who has the Largest and Best Selected Stock in town? The California Store. Who gives, the Most Qoods for the Least Money? The California Store. Who has Ladies' Hose for 10 cents a pair, worth 25 cents. The California Store P. S. We wish to impress on the minds of the Fisher men that we were the only one-price store in town that protected the seamen the past winter, and did not take advantage of them for the benefit of the sailor boarding houses, as we could- not do so and stick to our motto of 5 CALIFORNIA STORE, P.O. Box 24S. Corner opposite Postoffice, , Storjj Or. -. . ,. -,... , .,- - - .. 'lura TheBossGoffee and Tea Pot W. B H.a MM. W TWO BOORS EAST OF OCCIDENT, MISCELLANEOUS. LOEB & CO., JOBDEI1S VS. WINES, . - LIQUOKS. AND CIG-AES. AGENTS TOK THE Best San Francisco Houses. and Eastern Distilleries. J3T"AH good? sold at San rrawlvo Prices. MAIN STREET. Opposite Parker nouse, Astoria, Oreson. A. G. STINSON &VO., BLACKSiVilTHING, ' At Capt. I'ogers old stand, corner of Cass and Court Street'. Shit) and Cannery work. Horseshoeing. Wagons made and repaired. Good work guaranteed. L. B, 1( ) PKACTICAT. WATCH3IAKEB Ci'ftsrp Ifaing p6rnianntly located &C7 in ,h5 city. would solicit the JctJ ?,$ goiieral patronage of the "saafiSfofr public. Repairing Watches, Clocks and Jewelry A SPECIALTY. iMS-ALL WORK YAKRANTED.-aa On Squemocqha Street, west of Bell Tower. gfeflM.ftCTliHWS '$- x.7rwi,7y . .rawl S a&r - "Tm3 ALL! MAY OF, HAD or E.E.HAW1S SOLE AGENT. AKo. Agent for the celebrated Iiiirli Patent Coolt SI ore. MEDALLION RMGK STEAM riTTlNCS A SPECIALTY. N'ono but the best workmen employed. All work guaranteed or no charge. ASTOKIA, OKEGON MISCELLANEOUS THE OLYMPIC SALOON Opposite the Parker House. THE FINEST BRANDS OF LIQTJOKS and CIGARS Kept constantly on hand. No pains v. ill be spared to give my custo mers, satisfaction. 2JGic us a call. E. W. SEIILIN. CITY BOOK STORE. AVe arc constantly receiving cow additions fo our stock and have tho finest and largest assortment of variety goods in tho city. Combs, Brushes, Stationery, Frames Celluloid Goods. AH our goods are marked in plain figures Call and examine quality and note prices. CHAS. STEVENS & SON Cannery Supplies Imported and for sale by WBS. KITKEE, ASTOEIA, .... OREGON. Itar Copper, Liverpool Snlt, JPngcs Oars, etc. Agent for HariocU's Soldering Machine ; Johnston's Improved Soldering apparatus; rotary table fur soldering seams; Blood's net floats. City Treasurer's Notice. NOTICE IS nEP.EBY GIVES TTIAT aU outstanding warrants or orders due by the City ot Astoria, will be paid on presen tation to the undersigned at his office. In terest will cease on and after this date. . , ,, J. p. HUSTLEK, Treasurer. Astoria, March T, 1S32. t.ijr liw esc?.. J i J A "" ,cvt - -.-"- W -5 Jhn