The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1896-12-06
WHAT WAS SEEN
BY AN ASTORIAN
10 the Far East and South During the
Late Political Contest.
OLD VIRGINIA WAS FOR GOLD
Hlll's Magnificent Art Gallery-Har-
wards Splendid Halls Of Learning
New England Prosperity.
OLD VIRGINIA WAS FOR GOLD

New England Prosperity.
The Hon. c. H. Page. collector o
customs. who has Just returned from
and extended trip through the East
had most enjoyable visit. He wal
In old Virginia during election time
and on the way TO that historical state
passed through many interesting places
When an Astorian representative called
AZ the judges rooms last night. and
piled him with questions about his
Journey. and the observations he had
made on general affairs. he said he
did not know that anyone would bC
particularly interested In what he lad
seen, but that he would be glad 10 re-
late the principal events that had come
% his notice.
Il left here on the 9Th Of October for
Sc. Paul. MINI. on the way had the
pleasure OF meeting many men inter-
este1 In the business Of the country
and OF the coast. No man Of any stand
ing raised the question OF politics They
simply were looking 10 the welfare OF
the country a, large. Il reminded me
OF the experience had at the breaking
out OF the late war The opinion was
general that a great issue was at stake
the position OF those who had made
investments and loaned money was
desperate.
The first place visited was ST.
Paul. which, as you know. is one OF the
Oldest OF the Northwestern cities where
the pioneers naturally accumulated
much property. There have relatives.
and while visiting them had an oppor-
tunity Of meeting many prominent men.
Judge Flandrau. one Of the leading pol
iticians OF Minnesota. and Palmer
presidential elector. found true blue.
In the canvass. regardless OF personal
feelings. he worked assiduously for the
honor and integrity OF the country.
II was my pleasure also TO visit the
home OF Mr.. J. j. HIN. president OF the
Great Northern railroad, on Summit
avenue. This beautiful residence is
perfect palace, and Is without an equal
In beauty or magnitlcence In the United
States, not excepting the palaces In
New York and Chicago II was my
privilege TO inspect at leisure his grand
art gallery, which is said to contain
half million dollars worth of oil
paintings by the greatest masters. This
exhibition was astonishing to one who
had lived 90 years In Astoria, but the
facts We're youched for by one who
was posted.
The climate In St Paul was de-
lightful, and the Indian summer. Of
which we all have such fond recollec-
Tons was in It's glory,
II was particularly pleased In st.
Paul with the unmber OF Southern peo-
pie who have settled there since the
war ST. Paul. you know. Is IA solid
'ity, and in no place did see such an
OF the harmonious bus
ness and social relations of the North
md the South as in st. Paul After |
pending a delightful week there went
lirect TO Boston. through Canada, by
he way of Montreal. where stopped |
me day The country near Montreal |
= very interesting The farms are |
'wned by descendants OF the French
md are laid of in long narrow strips, |
Ieatly fenced and under a high state .
# cultivation. The houses are built |
4 stone and the smallest villages are
'rnamented by large and handsome
'atholic churches At every station
ny mind reverted TO my esteemed
riend, the Rev. Father Dlelman, and 1
why he had not located in
hat God-loving and prosperous coun-
ry, Upon inquiry as to the sources
{ support OF the magnihcence and gran
eur Of the churches, l learned that
he reverend fathers can from the pull
1t levy a tax, which is a lien upon
he land, and collect the same with
more certainty than taxes are collected
n Astoria This power was provided
or in the original treaty between
france and England concerning the
dominion. l regretted very much that
n my haste was not able to remain
niger in that interesting country, as
was invited to what the English call
hurdle race. Having lived so long {
4 the West, | hardly knew what the 1
erm meant but know that 1 should
ave enjoyed it, as 1t was participated I
a by both ladies and gentlemen.
Leaving Canada, went through the
cart of New England, the state Of !
lew Hampshire. at low rate of speed, .
nd had plenty Of opportunity to view |
he country. The mountains were rug I
ed, but the country was well culti- !
ated and every farm was indicative z
the character Of the people. Of whom Q
met number They are patriotic c
/ the extreme, and imbrued with the {
Importance Of the coming election. In {
,nversation with the farmers, 1t was Y
stonishing 10 see how well they lived d
nd what annual incomes they pos 8
,ssed. Even the poorest ranchers in T
regon would be astonlshed. Their Il
ily beverage appeared to be hard ci- e
er and pure water |
81 reached the great city Of Boston