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ASTORIA. OREGON:
TUESDAY FEBRUARY 9. 188C
A DEPLORABLE AFFAIR.
Apart from any feeling one way
or the other about the Chinese
question it is evident that such
action as that of the Tacoma citi
zens a few weeks ago, of the Seat
tle citizens last Sunday, and of a
large number of communities in
California, while justified by the
participants, must have a bad
effect, a delaying influence upon
legislation that we of this coast
would be glad to see go through
congress this winter. As a matter
of policy it is unwise, however
natural it may be, however great
the provocation that excited it.
The forcible expulsion of the Chi-
nese from any community can not
but be disastrous to the common
cause that we nearly all agree in
upholding the hastening of the
da when the Chinese shall go,
and stall stay gone. Nothing is
even politically right that
is morally wrong, and while in one
sense we are glad to see the spirit
that Hung the tea into the Atlantic
in 1774, still actuates the people,
3'et it must be remembered that
the cases are not parallel. The
Chinese have a right to be here.
However unpalatable it may be, it
is a fact. They are here under
treaty obligation. "We of the
United Stales were cajoled and
bamboozled, but the treaty was
signed, it exists, it has not been
abrogated, and an' one, American
or foreign, who forcibly expels one
of the yellow rats from his hole is
guilty of an overt act.
The fact that those charged with
driving the Chinese outof Tacoma
were discharged has nothing to do
with the legality of the deed
though it is evident that the fact,
as a naked fact has had much to
do with the Seattle movement, for
the failure to convict in the Ta
coma case increased the temerity
of those who took part in the Seat
tle movement last Sunday and yes
terday. To meet, to organize, to agitate
the question, to make protest
against the continuance of the
Chinese, is right, is legal and ac
cording to American ideas; but to
incite unthinking men to acts of
violence resulting so deplorably as
last night's dispatches tell can only
defeat the very purpose supposed
to animate the minds of all on this
topic the gradual, peaceful ex
pulsion of the Chinese.
A community that does as Se
attle has done injures itself mate
rially. It drives capital away; it
makes men timid of investing; the
odium clings to it long after the
hasty passions of the actors have
cooled. Seattle can poorly afford
to have it go out to the world that
it is placed under martial law as
it assuredly will be.
The loss of human life adds a
deeper shade to the unfortunate
occurrence; it makes more tragic
the incident and tends to even fur
ther rouse the darker passions that
unrestrained willstop at no barrier.
The expulsm of the Chinese
from our neighboring city lias
been bought at fearful cost.
The question of greatest impor
tance to us here is just how it is
going to affect Astoria. We are
peculiarly situated. It appears
impossible to run the canneries
-without Chinese labor, and if that
be granted it amounts to this: no
Chinese, no canneries; no canner
ies, no business. We think that
the natural good sense of this com
munity will note the trouble and
turmoil of our neighbors, trouble
and turmoil that similar action
would here increase in proportion
to the magnitude of the in
terests involved. On the Sound,
in California, comparatively trivial
interests were at issue. Here, on
the lower Columbia, the existence
of the leading manufacturing in
dustry noi th of San Francisco is
mixed up in this wretched Chinese
business, and interference affects
in the most intimate manner the
prosperity of every one directly
or indirectly concerned with the
industrj7 that is the backbone of
Astoria's commercial and financial
standing. "With us on the lower
Columbia sentiment ceases and
the question becomes one of pock
et. Our interests require wise
moderation and conservative ac
tion in dealing with this matter.
COLUMBIA RIVER DIPROYEHEXT.
"When the subject of the improve
ment of the Columbia river was
brought before the national board of
trade, it evoked a somewhat warm
and protracted discussion. Mr. Cor
bett offered his resolution declaring
the board to be in favor of liberal ap
propriations by congress for the im
provement of the river, and then pro
ceeded to read statistics about the
commerce of the river, the produc
tions of the surrounding country, etc.
The item about the number of cases
of salmon put up on the river brought
Mr. Sperry, of Connecticut, to the
floor, who inquired if the speaker was
not mistaken in hi3 figures. Mr.
Corbett re-stated the ligures, saying
that they were official. Mr. Sperry
replied that he asked simply because
the number was so large that it sur
prised him. The number of bushels
of wheat also occasioned remark.
"When the item about barley was read
a Milwaukee man arose and asked
that the figures be re-stated, as ho
was in search of barley-producing
countries. In the course of his re
marks Mr. Corbett had occasion to
speak of the steamers plying be
tween Portland and San Fran
cisco as being almost equal
to any in the world. "Yes, and built
by John Koach," came from a voice
in the room. Following Mr. Corbett's
presentation, debate was indulged in
by several members, one or two hold
ing that the resolution should be
more specific: that certain points of
the river should be stated and a cer
tain amount of money a3ked for their
improvement. Considerable debate
was had on this point Other speak
ers thought that if the board adopted
the resolution that the member from
Oregon had proposed, it should de
clare in favor of the improvement of
all rivers; they thought the Columbia
river was local and it would not be
advisable to recommend it for an ap
propriation. Certain it is that these
speakers have nover seen the Colum
bia river. Three or four amendments
and substitutes were suggested and
remarks made thereon by Senator
Dolph, Messrs. Sperry, Dore, of
Chicago. Covington, of Cincinnati,
McClaren, of Visconsin, and others
when the resolution offered by Mr.
Corbett was adopted with compara
tively unimportant changes, and to
all appearances unanimously. Wash
inglon Corr. Oregonian.
c w. knowi.es.
U D. HKOH'X.
St. Charles Hotel,
(European Plan.)
BROWN & KXOWLES - - Proprietors
FmsT Class in Evkkv Kesphct,
Good Restaurant Connected with the Honse
Fire-proof Brick Building. ISO Rooms,
in tbo Center of the City.
Cor. Front and Monison Sts., Pottlaml. Or
Notice to Cannerymen.
TWTE ARE AGENTS FOR HENDERSON &
T t Withers for the sale of their charcoal
' ind can furnish any amount desired. Please
call and see us hefore pitrchasinir elsewhere.
I BOZORTII & JOHNS.
i ' Rooms to Rent.
j TN SUITES OF THREE; SUITABLE FOR
. A house-keenlnK : conveniently located :
for from S7 to $10, water included. Applv to
I). IL WELCH,
Over Foard & Stokes.
MATT & THOMPSON.
KEEP
CONSTANTLY ON HAND
A Full Stock of
Canned Fresh Mackerel,
Canned Fresh Codfish,
Canned Fresh Finnan Haddies,
Canned Shrimps,
Canned Itoast Beef,
Canned Chicken,
Canned Pig's Feet,
Atmorc's Plum Pudding,
Atmore's Mince Meat,
Epp's Cocoa.
Ground Chocolate,
A Fine Assortment of Canned Vegetables, etc
BON'T FORGET
That
Gray's Pioneer Wood Yard
Sells and Delivers
Better Vood and Larger Cords
Than Anybody!
Four Foot Fir Wood.2.73 to S3.25 per Cord
Cut " " ...sa5 to 4 00
Four Foot Vine 3Iaple3.25 to S3.75 " "
Cut " ' $3.75 to SL50 " "
Ash and Spruce Limbs according to Qual
ity. GO TO THE
-For-
GOOD MEASUBE
-And-
3jOw ET8rtL"EOS !
DELIVERED BY
C3-"E"LC3-Gr e2 OO
Nicely Furnished Rooms,
WITH OR WITHOUT BOARD: AT
Mrs. S. T. McKean's, Cass street, three
doors south of Astobiajj office.
Astoria
foot
Yaw
Four Foot Hr Wood ..$2.75 to S3.23 per cord
i- Sut.- - ".S3.25toS4.oo "
1 our Foot Vine MaploS3.23 to S3.75 " "
Cut " $3.75 to 54.50 " "
Fisheries, 183
We liave a new Mil!, first class, with
heavy machinery to knit the
STROKG TRAPS and SEINES
Suited to the
Pacific Fisheries !
Also for the lighter kinds of Nets and Seines.
All kinds of Nets and Seines made to order.
Letters promptly answered. Trices Low.
Gloucester Net and Twine Co..
OC Commercial Street. Boston .
Fishermen Attention!
Before Purchasing Elsewhere
EXAMINE
DUNBAR, McMASTER & GO.'S
Extra Streng:
Salmon Net Twine!
Made of Best Irish Flax.
Samples Furnished on Application. Ship
ments Guaranteed Equal to Samples.
J.O.HANTHORN,
Astoria, Or. Sole Agent for Pacific Coast.
KEEP WARM !
Great Reduction
IN PEICE OF COAL!
Hamilton Scotch Splint, per ton ..? 8.00
seauie, uiean, per ton
Seattle, Average, per ton ....
Seattle, Screenings, per ton
Cumberland, per ton
7.00
G00
4.00
1C.00
OREGON IMPROVEMENT CO.,
K. A. XOY ES.
Agent.
Astoria, January 1, 1S33.
The Best is tie Cheapest!
WYATT & THOMPSON
Are on Deck with an Immense Stock or
STAPLE- FANCY GROCERIES,
FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
JUST RECEIVED
A Large Assortment or the Celebrated
LOS 6ATQS CANNED FRUIT,
Which has no Equal in the World.1
Table Peaches, Bartlett Pears,
Apricots, Black Berries,
Egg Plums, etc.,
At 25c per can.
Winslow's Corn, 15c per can. To
matoes, 10c. Fresh Honey in
Comb and Extracted.
Crystal Honey
Drips.
Sjmrna Fiss, Illckorj qts, etc., etc.
At the Very Lowesf Cash Price!
Astoria Planing Mill
HOLT & CO. Proprietors.
Manufacturers of
Mouldings,
Sash Doors,
Blinds, Rails,
Balusters,
Newel Posts,
Brackets.
Scroll and Turned balustrade,
BOAT MATERIAL, ETC.,
Orders .Solicited and Promptly Attended to.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
As to St3'le, Quallt y and Prices.
Mill aud Office cor. Polk and Concomly Sts
ASTORIA, OREGON.
Address HOXT & CO.
Hotel for Rent.
flHE HOUSE NOW KNOWN AS THE
JL Germanla Hotel is for rent. House Is
43x75; three .stories ; 43 rooms; near the O.
K. & N.JCo.'s dock. Possession will he given
immedlatelv.
H. B. TAIIKEK.
Hardware and. Slip (Hlgrj
VAH DUSEH & CO.,
DKALEB8 IK
Hardware and Ship Chandlery
Pure Oil, Bright Varnish,
Binacle Oil, Cotton Canvas,
Hemp Sail Twine,
Cotton Sail Twine,
Lard Oil,
Wrought Iron Spikes.
Galvanized Cut Nails,
Agricultural Implements
Sewing: machines,
Paints and Oils, Groceries, etc.
Meeting Notice.
Benevolent Society will he held at the
office of the British Consul on Tuesday-evening
t he 9th insL at 7 -.30.
Sec.
Imperial Pekin Duck Eggs:
$
1 ( PEU DOZEN. FOR SALE BY
l.WV D. J. INGAI.LS.
Chadwell.
New Varieties of Seed Potatoes.
T ATE RRATTTV nw TTITClPfW wnrrn
-Li Star. Very productive, quality unsur
passed. In earliness they are between early
and late. One dollar per bushel.
U.J.IXUALLS.
Chadwell, Or.
Snow Flake Flour!
Is the Best.
ASK YOUR GROCER FOR IT.
WILSON & FISHER have it!
LOOK
Don't Fail to Read This!
Positive Clearance Sale!
AT
CRYSTAL PALACE.
The Goods Must
Be Sold at Any Price!
We have no Shoddy Shelve-Worn Goods, but keep the
Standard Quality in all Branches.
JEWELRY, CLOCKS,
PLATED WARE,
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS,
Al Prices that will Astonish You!
WE WOULD
INVITE YOU TO CALL!
And Convince Yourselves of Our
BONA FIDE OFFER!
COM TO Tl
SHUTE & CO.,
FINE IMPORTED CIGARS.
You can rely on getting a Good Cigar
AtShute&Co.'s
CICAR AND TOBACCO STORE,
Opposite D. J.. Beck & Son's.
IN NEW
Having Consolidated
Astoria Furniture Co.,
I now offer the Largest and Most Complete Assortment of
Fine and Plain Furniture, Bedding, Carpets, Oil Cloth,
Window Shades, Pictures, Moulding, etc,
At Portland Prices, and Invite a CaU
Une, Guaranteeing Satisfaction In Every Respect.
fH AS. HEILBORN.
B,. Lemon & Co.,
Stevedores and Riggers,
PORTLAND and ASTORIA.
'portlaxd Office No. 16 North Front St
EMPIRE STORE.
CLOTHING, HATS,
BOOTS and SHOES,
DRY GOODS,
i
W. T. PARKER
HERE!
THE
CRYSTAL PALACE!
C. E. BAIN.
DOORS, WINDOWS, BRACKETS.
Mouldings, Window Frames, etc.
A Full Supply of Material. Bids Furnished
Contract Work a Specialty.
Mill and Office on the Old Site.
QUARTERS!
My Business with the
o 1 Everybody In "Want of Goods in My
G. A. STINSON & CO.,
BLACKSMITHING,
A.t Cspt. Sogers old stand, corner of Cass
ana uourt streets.
Ship and Cannery work. Horseshoeing.
Wagons made and repaired. Good work
guaranieeu.
Manager.
D. L. BECK
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
FAMILY GROCERIES
Cannery Fishermen's Supplied
Choice Teas
Java and C. E, Coffee
Palace Drips
N. E. Maple Syrup
Choice Canned Fruits
French Peas and Mushrooms
Pine Apple and Ed am Cheese
Shrewsbury Ketchup
Canned Soups
Canned ShrimpB
Deviled Crab
Spanish. Queen Olives
Pickled Oysters
Plum Pudding
Cox's Gelatine
Orange Marmalade
Goods Sold at Lowest Cash Prices.
DKAI.ER IX
Hay, Oats, ai Straw, Line, BricI, Cement, Sai anil Plaster
Wood Dellrered to Order. Draylng, Teaming and Express Business,
ESS - t-utJvi
rEU apply to the Captain, orto
O-OECHSr .A.. M03S"TGOMBR.X,
DEALER I'
Tin, Sheet Iron, and Copper Ware. A general assortment of Household Goods
AGENT FOR
ItXAGEE STOVES AND RANGES, THE BEST IN THE MARKET.
Plumbing goods of all kinds on hand. Job work done in a workmanlike manner.
Plumbing, Gas Fitting and Cannery Work attended to promptly
On Reasonable Term0.
CbeaamHS Street, Next to C Lu Parker' Store. Astoria, Oregon.
THE OREGON SHORT LINE.
1 1 TO 500 MILES THE SHORTEST ; 12 TO 48 HOURS THE QUICKEST
TO
CHICAGO, BOSTON, NEW YORK,
And All Points East.
Rates $8.30 to 810.35 the Cheapest to
Council Bluffs, Omaha, Kansas City,
AND OTHER POINTS.
Pullman Palace asd Kmiicrant Sleeping Cars hauled on Kxpress
Trains Exclusively without Chance.
If you are goine east write for Rates. Maps, Time Tables, Guides and Full Information.
FREE OF CHARGE.
. A. NOTES. IV. It. G ARRETSON.
Agent, Astoria. Asst. Agt., Astoria.
B. CAMPBELL,
General Agent, No, 1, Washington street. Portland, Oregon.
HAVE YOU
AnytMnff to Sell?
IN THE MATTER OF
Rags, Bottles, Old Metal,
or Junk of Any Sort,
FOAED 4 STOKES
Will give you the best price for It.
Do You Want to Buy
SHIP MATERIAL,
From a Belaying Pin to a Hawser; from
Block to an Anchor.
You Can Get what You Want
at FOARD & STOKES.
Headquarters at buildinc, east end
Water Street.
Magnus C. Crosby
Dealer In
HARVf ABE, TJHffl, STEEL,
Iron Pipe and Fittings,
STOVES, TINWARE
AND
HOUSE FURNISHING GOODS
SHEET LEAD STRIP LEAD
SHEET IRON,
Tin AND Copper.
VireiniaCiffar ana Toliacco Store
J. W. BOTTOM, Proprietor,
Water Street, Two Doors East of Olney.
Fine Cigars, Tobaccos asd Smokers Articles,
Sold at Lowest Market Bates.
FRUITS. CANDrES.NOTIONS.&c.
SONS;
India Currie Powder
Boston Baked Beans
Bahama Pine Apple
London Layer Raisins
Breakfast Gems
Crushed Indian
Germea
Chow Chow
Choice Dried Traits
Choice Taney Crackers
Salem Capitol Mills Tlour
Cove Mills Tlour
Dupee Hams
Breakfast Bacon
Goodwin Butter
Etc. Etc. Etc.
STEAMER
DLARA PARKER
Eben P, Parker,Maater.
ForTOWINO, FREIGHT orCHAR
H. B. PARK Kit.
L. K, G. SMITH,
-Dealer in-
Cigars and Totacco
Meerschaum and Briar Pipes,
Cutlery, Flaying Cards, Etc,
Will sell to Retailers and Saloon Keepers
at San Francisco rates.
THEO. BRACKER,
Manager.
Ghcnamus Street,
WM. LOEB & CO.,
Wines, Liquors and Cigars.
A Large Stock of
FIRST CLASS GOODS!
The Trade Supplied
AT LOWEST MARKET RATES.
All ordere filled promptly and accurately.
Agents for First Class
Foreign and Domestic Brands
31aln Street,
Next door to Wells, Fargo's Express office.
THOS. MAIRS, r
(Late Cutter with M. D. Kant.)
FasMonaWe Tailor
A Good Fit Guaranteed.
CHARGES MODERATE.
Pants, from 58 up. Suits from 530 up.
Shop opposite C. H. Cooper's.
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