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OJ , - . ?fW (m & 1 i W n -s '-$&&&gwi:'.' m - - L fc -- - 4vi i? K ilJLl EI I I OifcVzji LJD JL IllBll LI ASTORIA, OREGON, SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 1884. PRICE, FIVE CENTS. VOL. XX, ISO. H(. THE MISADVENTURE OF I'.KlTiSH COLUMBIA. The minister of justice of the Do minion of Canada has informed the premier of British Columbia that the act of the parliament of that colony, imposing a head tax of $50 on each Chinaman seeking an entrance, is dis allowed. The ruling comes in time to let in a large cargo of coolies now on the way to Victoria. British Co lumbia, ai4.rently in an evil hour for herself, cast in her lot with the Do minion. The consideration was a railroad, which has not yet been fin ished, and is not likely to be for a long time to coma Previous to tho annexation, British Columbia tvus what might be called an independent colony. It was competent for it lo enter upon any legislative policy which it might consider to be essen tial to its'-welf are, subject only to tho imperial government at "home. But by the union with Canada the dupremo direction of affairs appears to have been transferred to Ottawa, but on what principle eannot be de termined. The act excluding the Chinese, if anything, was an act hav ing a bearing on imperial rather than Canadian policy. Canada, being a colony itself, can havo no distinctive foreign relations. There is no treaty betwten Canada and China. But whether the power to disallow the act in question lies properly at the capi tal of the Dominion or not, it has already been exercised. A former net of the British Columbia parliament was disallowed some years ago on the ground that Chineso laboreis are needed for the construction of the Canadian railway. The chances are that the disallowance now is based or supposed to be based on a like con sideration. But the imperial government itself has been more tender of the wishes of the colonies than Canada shows her self to be of those of her latest ac quisitionthat is to say, British Co lumbia. The acts passed by some of the Australian colonies, imposing a much larger capitation tax on Chinese for the purpose of excluding them, was first negatived in London. But when they were passed a second time the imperial government acquiesced and permitted them to go into opera tion. It is an error in the first place to assume that there is any treaty be tween England and China which per mits Chinese immigration. The United States is the only civilized nation that possesses a Burlin game treaty. The diplomat who im posed that "compact on us, and who changed his allegiance to do so, made a demonstration on several European nations, for the purpose of extending that one-sided arrangement, but his sentimental pyrotechnics were fired off without the least effect. The long-headed statesmen in .those coun ,y tries are-novmucn in me nauiToi go ingoff at half-cock. What he in duced us to do, was to concede to the Chinese privileges accorded to other foreigners, and accept in return the privileges allowed by China to all outsiders. But the privileges are not equal. Foreigners in China must re side in the treaty ports; they cannot travel in the interior without pass ports; and can only engage in certain lines of business. Furthermore, we had all these privileges before tho ad vent of Burlingame, under the 'most favored nation" clause, usual in all treaties. But even if there was a treaty in the way it would not be an insur mountable bar to exclusion. The average editor will get it into his head some time befor the millennium that in this country and in England the last act of tho congress or parlia ment, is the expression of the nation al will. If it conflicts with any treaty the treaty goes to the wall This is the law in this country repeatedly laid down by the supreme court of the United States. That it is the practice in England is sufficiently proved in the recent passage in par liament of an act modifying the extra dition treaty with this country, and that without asking our leave. The remedy for the country whose treaty is so modified is the ultima ratio, but that is something which the nature of things, would not be resorted to except in the most extreme cases. But the act of imposing a head tax of $50 on each Chinaman seeking to en terthe colony, is not the only net Sassed by the parliament of British olumbia, on the subject under dis cussion, at that time. A second was formulated which, ae it relates to matters of internal police, ought not to require the assent of Canada to impart validity to it, unless by the act of union, British Columbia sur rendered absolutely its right to self government The aot imposes a tax of 810 upon every Chinaman over 14 years of age in the province, and a yearly tax of 810 as long as he remains. Any Chi naman found without a hoense is to be fined 810. Every employer of Chinese is to furnish a list of those in bis pay. Every toll-gate keepar is to make the passing Chineso exhibit his license. Any person employing Chinese without a license is to be fined 850. The price qf a miner's cer tificate for Chinese is fixed at 815 per Hinum. The penalty for evasion is 30. These facts are recited to show how the Chinese are dealt with in 9 her countries. But though balked for the time in its efforts to Bhut the door against the Chinese interlopers, British Co lumbia will be very opt to succeed in the long run. The Chinese are gath ering so rapidly there that pretty soon it will be a question of life or death for the whites. But while Chi nese exclusion is struggling to be come the rule among our neighbors on the northern frontier, the people adjoining us in the south are not idle They have imposed an admis sion fee ofc 865 on coolies at Guay mas. The Mexicans are always very sharp in the collection of taxes. There will not be much dodging or evasion allowed down ihere. Wher ever the yellow barbarian makes hia appearance the bars are put up. It has been so for centuries and is so to-day. The reason -is that he is an invader ratber.than a-settler; that he is nnimpressible and tmassimilable; and that he is given ovwto unspeak- ille vines which lake root wherever lie sojourns-. PRIVATE DETECTIVE WORK. The announcement was made a few days ago of the arrest, in Marshfield, Or", and subsequent arrival in this city, in charge of Bufus Smith of Ari zona, of Cicero Grime a notorious despeiado, who was wanted in Arizo na to perve a twenty-one years' term , in the penitentiary, having oeen con victed of implication in a stage rob- berv near (ilobe Uity, in August, vsoz, when 85,000 was stolen and Andrew I Hall, Wells, Fargo Co.'s messenger, , and Dr. Vail were killed. The sup posed desperado and assassin, a very mild appearing country boy of abont twenty-three years of age, apparently, has been occupying one of the hole- ( in-the-wall cells at the city prison for ( a few days past, an object of some cu-, riosity. Yesterday, however, the as tounding discovery was made that the prisoner was not Grime, at all, but Robert Alexander, a native of Whitby Island, Puget Sound, and of respectable parentage and character. Ho stoutly asserts his innocence and several persons yesterday, among others Detective Hume of Wells, Far go & Co., and the superintendent of n private insane asylum at Stockton, from which the original Grime es caped, saw the prisoner and an nounced that there had been a mis take and this was not Grime. Young Alexander says that at the . time tho robbery was committed he was working in the Portland Ice corn pay's works. About the 1st of Feb ruary, 18S4, he wont to Coos Bay, and being a stranger there sought em ployment of a painting firm. He was at work painting on a house on the 2d ultimo when be was taken in cus tody by B. V. Pierce, a private detect ive who keeps a drugstore at Marsh field. Notwithstanding his assertions that he is not Grime, he was lodged in jail and tho authorities in Arizona notified. A sister of Cicero Grime, a Mrs. Latt, residing in Oregon, heard othis arrest, and believing he was her brother, secured his release on a writ of hnbens cornus. He was imme- diately rearrested, and again thrown in a cell. He was taken into court and Mrs. Latt positively swore that he was not her brother. He was kept in jail, however, until tue arrival of the officer from Arizona and has now been in custody thirty-s6ven days all told. Yesterday morningDetectiveHume, representing Wells, Fargo & Co., the losers by the tragical stage robbery, and the most active in the prosecu tion of Grimes, decided, after consul tation with Chief Crowly, to have Counsellor Alfred Clarke of the police department take necessary steps to secure the release of young Alexan derj whq".s,so gnfajiunateaa to; Dear a stronir resemouiuue iu iuu u- torious Arizona outlaw, for all parties concerned, even Smith, the officer in charge, were fully convinced that they had been misled and Alexan dor's assertions were true. So, undGr these instructions, Mr. Clarke sued out a writ of habeas corpus in the United States circuit court before Judge Sabin, and the case was set for hearing forthwith. The applica tion was made in compliance with tho recent decision in the Bobb ca3c, oi the grounds that this was not the man, audthat the warrant of the governor of Arizona was invalid as it failed to state that the man wanted had been indicted. The prisoner was placed on the witness stand and narrated the story of his life, his capture and trip to this city, in substance as above. The su perintendent of the asylum from which the genuine Grimes escaped testified that Alexander was not his former patient. Detective Hume said he had investigated the case, was sat isfied the wrong man was in custody, . and in behalf of Wells, Fargo k Co., asked for his release. Smith, the officer who brought the j young man down, said that acting under instructions, and by authority of the necessary papers from the gov- j ernor of Arizona Territory to the! governor of Oregon, he had received the prisoner from bnenn iaue Coos county, who had taken him into custody about Annl 1st. on a requisi tion. believintr him to be Grimes, the man wanted. Since coming" to? this city, Smith said that persons ' that knew Grimes had failed to iden-1 tify the man a3 him, and he himself . was satisfied that he had the wrong J man. Judge Sabin, after hearing this ev idence, said he would not rule upon the point raised as to the validity of the warrant, for it involved grave questions and wa3 not necessary at this time, for he said he thought the evidence sufficient and also because the state officer in charge of the pris oner raised no objection, but conced ed ho was the wrong man, to warrant the discharge of the prisoner, and it was so ordered. The judge will ar range his written opinion on the case, as the points involved are important, relating as it does to the question of the right of a court to release crimi nals en route, on sufficient showing as to their identity. Alexander, of course, was very glad to be at liberty again, but he still is far from home, without money, and it iB not known that any provision has been made for his return to the place from which he was forcibly removed. S. F. Bulletin. J. H. D. GRAY, Wholesale and retail dealer In. GROCERIES, FLOUR,AHDFEED Hay, Oafs, Straw, Wood, Etc LIME, SAND, AND CEMENT. General storage and Wharfage on reason able terms. Foot of Bei ton ulreer. Aston? 'rezon. FIRST CLASS SHAVING AND Hair Dressing Saloon. FITTED UP IN A NEW AND ARTISTIC manner. Every attention paid patrona. I have fitted up and opened a first-class Barbershop at Carl Adiert old stand on Chenamus street, and am ready for business 1 3m N, OHLB. K THE GREAT GERMAN REMEDY FOR PAIN. 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OKMKK3 IN Hardware and Ship Chandlery, Pure Oil, Bright Varnish, Binacle Oil, Cotton Canva9, Hemp Sail Twine, Cotton Sail Twine, Lard Oil, Wrought Iron Spike9, Galvanized Cut Nails, Agricultural Implements, 5nful and.siK. ttpirJei. lc. 10,000 BOTTLE- SOLO Great Northwestern Remedy. TAKE IT W.PFUNDER'S. Oregon Blood Puninm, KIDNEY $.UVEFIDISEASCS. DYSPEPSIA. 1-IHH PiKPLES.EL0TCB3 AK0SKN DSEASES.. HEADACHES COSTT.TNESS. Those who work r.ii! and .'.uo nee 5 a wlioleuom teliaiile Mi-dlclne like Pfuuder' Oregon Blood Purifier. As a resuuii and nrvventailveof dls-v.rf"i it umnot be brat. It checks -heum&tltm and Malaria, relieve constipation, uj spppsia ana uiuonsnetiS :mu puts fresh oneigv into thesvsteni by making Xen Rich Blood. All DmIm.s ami Deal ers keep it. SI.W bottles 6 for $5.00. Ed. D. Curtis & Co. UNSURPASSED IN STYLE AND FINISH. SEW FURNITURE, A COMPLETE STOCK. C. H. BAIN & CO. DKALEItd IS Doors, Windows, Blinds, Transoms Turning, Bracket Work. Sliop Work. 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A Complete Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed in all Uannenta. (HUMK'3 BUILDIXG.) AGENCY Reel Grown Flour. Guaranteed a Superior Article. JDEALERS GRAIN, MILL TEED, POTATOES, Country Produce, Etc. WCou.slnnient3 Solicited, and Advances made on same. & ARNDT it KERCH EN, ASTORIA. OREOON. The Pioneer Machine BLACK. SM ITU 8 HO Boiler Shop All kinds of ENGINE, CANNERY, AND STEAMBOAT WORK Promptly attended w. A -jeclalty made or repairing CANNERY DIES, FOOT OF LAFAYETTE STREET. ARNDT & FERCHEH, Agents for Oregon, "Washington Territory, and Alaska for. E. W. ItLIStV Special Cannery Machinery ! Engines, Soldering Machines, Improved Acid Bath and Crimping Machines, Power Presses, Foot Presses, Squaring Shears, nd all other machinery used In canneries, including the new COMBINATION DIES. Working without 5mall springs, constantly on hand. "We respectfully invite all cannerymen to call and examine the ab ire machinery as It Is greatly superior to any here tofore intro duced on this coast. Orders solicited. AKXDT &. FEltCHELV, Foot of Lafayette Street, Astoria, Oregon. ASTORIA IRON WORKS. Benton Street, Neab Parker Housz, ASTORIA. - OREGON. GENERAL MACHINISTS AND BOILER MAKERS. LAND aoa MARIE ENGUS BoilerWork, Steamboat Work and Cannery Work a spe cialty. or all Descriptions made to Order at Short Xetloc. A. D. Was8, President. J. G. Hustler, Secretary, I. W. Cask, Treasurer. John Fox.Suparintendent. Seining Ground for Rent. ri FRONT OF B. C. KINDRED'S CLAIM, near Fort Stevens. , . , . . Enquire on the premises or ef C. A. Hay, Astoria. m23-im stoma Shop S33SL- f!g3P3 HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS. PARKER HOUSE, H, . PAKKPJt. Frap.. ASTtfBIA. . - OREGON. Al. CROSBY. - - Day Cleric Phil. BOWERS, - - Night Clerk. Jas.DTJEFY hatf the Bar and Billiard room. First Class in all Eespects. FREE COACH TO THE HOUSE. A Good Cup of Coffee AND OYSTERS AT Mrs; Powell's Coffee House, On Mbln Street next to Oregon Bakery. Campi Restaurant SF.W AD WKLIi EQUIPPED THROUGHOUT, I.. Srfa has rebuilt his establishment and Is prepared to accommodate the traveling public. A good meal furnished at jmy hour of the day or night. 'I he finest Liquors and Cigars at the bar. Two doors west of Ike Foster's. n2S-era LUIGE 8ERBA. Fipres Iyer Lie ! AND JEFF OF THE CHOP HOUSE Can.prore by his books that he is doing the Diggesc Dusmess oi any RESTAUBANT In the city, and he will guarantee to give uie Lvesv men tor atsu. MARKETS. WASHINGTON MARKET, Mala Mreet, Astoria, Oregon. BERGMAN BEKJtY, PK9PKITR8. RESPECTFULLY CALL THE ATTEN tlon of the public to the fact that the above Market will always be supplied with a FULL VARIETY AND BEST QUALITY FRESH AND CURED MEATS 1 ! Which will be sold at lowesPrates. whole sale and retail. B"SpecIaI attention given to supplying snips. Pacific Market. N. DAVICH & CO. - - Proprietors. Leave Your Orders for Fish, Game, Eggs, Butter, VEGETABLES, ETC. Wh furnish Provisions. Fresh and in Good Condition. Dressed Chickens. Vegetables, ana Aiaritet rrouuee oi ail Kinds m season. A Fine Mock" of Family "Wines, Liquors, iiigars ana xooaccas. STAR MARKET. WHERRY fc COMPANY, Fresli and Cured Meats, xrorettfcloi, FRUITS, BUTTER, and EGGS. OPPOSITE OCCIDENT HOTEL, CHKXAMUH Street. Astoria, Og mm & THOMPSON. DEALERS IN FRESH AND CURED MEATS, CHOICE GROCERIES, PROVISIONS, Crockery and Glassware. Mill Feed,Eto, A. M. JOHNSON. C. J. JOHNSON. Astoria Sail Loft. MANUFAOTUBKBS OF SAILS, TENTS, AWNINGS, TARPAULINS, And everythlncelae pertaining to our Business. XowMt Price and Beit Work For your Money, At the Old Stand. Leave your orders and get your work done at onoe. J0HN8ON4 CO. Astoria, - - - Oregon. T. G. RAWLINGS. Wholesale and Retail Dealer In Tropical, Domestic, Green and Dried NUTS. CANDIEg, DRIED MEATS, ETC. Fia Ciftmrs aad Tcee. Next door to I. J. Arvold's, Bquemoq.ua St. BUSINESS CAUDS. GEO. A. DO BIS, OKO. KOLJTD ZfOI-lXD & BOBR1S, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Office in Kinney's Block, opposite City Hall, Astoria, Oregon. Q B. THOMSON, Attorney and Counselor at Law. Boom No. C, over White House, ASTOKIA, OREGON, a y?. Foxio:r. a. a fdxton. FULTOS BROTHERS, ATTORNEYS AT LAW. Booms G and e.Odd Fellows Building. T q.ABUWLBT, ATTORNEY AT LAW, Chenamus treet, - - ASTOBIA, OBEOON JOSEPH A. GILL, ATTOBNEY-AT-LAW. j0"Office with J. Q- A. Bowlby, ASTORIA, - - - - . Oregon. Q J. CURTIS, ATT'Y" AT LAW. Notary Public, Commissioner of Deeds fot California, New York and Washington Ter- .Boon- 3 and i. Odd Fellows Building, As toria, Oregon. N. B -Claims at Washington. D. 0., and collections aspecialty. A V. AEN. Astoria Agent Hamburg-Magdeburg and German-American FIRE INSURANCE COMPANIES. ? C. IIO-DKX, NOTARY PUBLIO, AUCTIONEER, COMMISSION N1) IN 8UBANCE AGENT. C. W. IiEICK, ARCHITECT AND DRAUGHTSMAN. Scholars received for Course of Draughting BfOce oyer White House Store. O.ELO F. PAJIKB. SURVEYOR OF Clatsop Conty,and City of Astoria Office : Chenamus street. Y. M. O. A. hall Boom No. 8. Q BKXNO.N 31ABTIX.M. D., Fh yslciaa and Surgeon. ASTORIA. OREGON. OrncK-Room 12, Odd Fellows Building. RESIDESCE-Hume's building, up stairs. TA1T TUTTIiE, 31. D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON OFncr Booms l, 2, and 3, Pythian Build ing. Residkkck On Cedar Street, back of St. Mary's Hospital. F. P. HICKS. A. E- SHAW. HICKS fc SHAf DENTISTS. Booms lu Allen's Building, up stairs, cor ner Cas and Squemuqua streets. Astoria. Oregon. J. R1SBERG. Practical Tailor. On Genevieve street, opposite Bozortb & Johns. Jiu-sm Bozorth & Johns, Real Estate and Insurance Agents, and -Tokers. ASTORIA, Oreson. Buy and sell all klnd3 of Real Estate and represent the following Fire Insurance Coupanles : Scottish Union and Na tional, Phoenix or Hartford Home of New York, Hamburg and Bremen, Western. Phenlx of Brooklyn, Oaklaud Hume, auets $33,000,000 4 60O.00Q 7.000,000 2.000.000 800,' 00 4.000.000 300,000 Policies written by us In the Phoenix and Home and Scottish Union and National at equitable rates. BANKING AND INSURANCE 1 I, W. CASE, Broker, Banker, and Insur ance Agent, ASTOBIA, - OBEGOUT. OFFICE HOURS : From 9 o'clock A. M. until 3 o'clock P. M. B. S. Worsley, AUCTIONEER AND COMMISSION MERCHANT 0y-Offlcc and Ware Rooms on Squemoqua Street, next door to corner of Olney . Advancements made on Consignments- No Charges for Storage of Good. GE0EGE LOVETT, Tailorii Cleanii Repairlns, NEAT, CHEAP AND QUICK. Mala St., opposite N. Loeb's, Astoria, Or. G. A. STINSON & CO., BLACKSM1THING, At Capt. Rogers old stand, comer of c&aa and Court Streets. Ship and Cannery work. Horseshoeing. Wagons made and repaired. Good work guaranteed. :. t-tL. ,tf-U - tl-xr .'urn n