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The times., 1898-02-07
MONDAY, FEBRUARY :. 1898.
Mr.. Bryau's Position.

Mr. Bryan has written a strong and
evidently carefully considered article
for the New York Journal which we
reproduce and unreservedly commend
Mr.. Bryan believes in the last national
Democratic platform and its major
declaration that the standard silver
dollar be made a fun legal tender,
earally with gold for all debts. public
and private. and that, equally With
gold. it shall have the right Of free and
unlimited coinage at the present ratio
Of 16 to L.
A national platform is the expression
Of a rarty's faith and principles. 1t
remains such until another national
convention adopts and promulgates
new one. If it should happen that
false position has been taken-not a
frequent occurrence-or that changed
national conditions render declara-
tion or policy valueless or detrimental
to party interests. the collected wisdom
tl liif' p8 Sdll4&dAi'tf Nii'aA l2S-NN N''-
1ened may be relied on to correct it.
In the declaration quoted no mistake
was made by tie platform builders at
Chicago in 1896.
Every day since it was constructed
and MIR. Bryan was appointed to eX-
pound and defend and, if elected. to
execute it, has borne testimony to its
soundness and applicability to the in
terests 49, the very necessities Of the
American people.
True, the rich have grown richer
but the poor have as surely grown
poorer. The purchasing power of the
dollar has been increased, but the pos
session Of it by the masses has been
diminished. More clearly than in 1896
is it now to be seen that the conten-
ton for the Government of this coun-
try and the enjoyment of its advan-
tages is between the miHionaires and
the masses.
The continued demonetization of sill
ver-the obliteration of it as debt-pay-
ing money-is the pith of the contest.
Whether il shall be restored to Its for
Iner power on the basis OF I6 to l or 20
to / is not and cannot be the question
until it is first restored.
Mr.. Lincoln was once denounced be-
cause he solemnly declared that he was
in favor of restoring the Union with
out slavery If he could, or with slavery
If he must-but his duty as chief Of the
nation was to restore the Union. The
country agreed with him. And so do we
declare that the duty of the Democratic
party is to restore silver to its constitu-
tional power and province-to make it
of equal rank. of equal potency, with
gold. When that is done We can talk
about ratios. No body OF men fit to be
entrusted with power would long re-
fuse or hesitate even to change the
ratio if IT were demonstrated mathe-
Iiiatically, as it should be, that 16 to 1
is unequal or unjust. To change it is
to incur an enormous expense, involv-
ing the recoinage of thousands of mill
ions OF silver pieces, but If the common
sense of the masses-or what is better,
the judgment of the commercial world
dictated, it MOULD be done; but as nee
essary as dawn to daylight is the re-
quirement that silver shall first be re-
stored.
The law made it and kept it for for
ty years equal TO gold, at precisely the
same standard, and at THAT standard it
should be re-established. Those who
think otherwise do not belong with the
Democratic party of 1896 or of 1898.
The times., 1898-02-07
England and Our silver

To the Editor of The Times:
One feature OF the money question
have never seen presented. Great Brit
ain coins a vast amount of silver for her
colonies D 1es not most of the silver
come from America, and does not Great
Britain MAKE profit OF 100 per cent
In the coinag of our silver? In that
way our loss by. decentralization of silver
is Englands gain. He. silver coin in In
tiia and other colonies is practically ire
deenable. w. Fl. BURR.
The times., 1898-02-07
SERIOUS LEvEE COLLAPSE
Break in Madison Pa IRISH of Rather
Extensive Proportions.


New Orleans, Feb G--The protection
levee at the Reid Crerasse in Madison
parish broke yesterday, letting the water
In through the old break. a force of over
thousand men were q work on this leyee,
and 1t was hoped that it could be held until
the main levee behind ii could be con-
structed, but the danger line was passed
Friday and another rise yesterday re-
suited in a break, the water running
through and over the old crevasSe.
The break is nine feet deep and 3CO
feet wide. iu effort Will be made to keep
the water ois the Biggs levee, 50 that work
on that Will not he suspended. 1t is feared
The water viii do Some damage in the
lower portion of Madison parish, but not OF
q serious nature.
The times., 1898-02-07

Attorney General Griggs will have the
Kansas Pacific sale postponed, in the hope
OF securing a better bid than has yet been
offered. The Government claim is stated
at SIP ,901 .213. So far the best figure
is 50 ,602, 1.i5, being the principal and one
half of the interest due.
The times., 1898-02-07
A New Use for an Old story.

(Fron the Cleveland Plain DealerD
Conductor (irritably)-W Well, say, why
didn't You take the car right behind us?
IL isn't half full. What made you insist
on climbing into this owded motor?
The passenger lmore cheerfully)-It's the
old excuse, my friend. / didn't know 1t
was loaded.
The times., 1898-02-07

A dispatch from Havana states that
Gen. Fitzhug'i Lee is much incensed at the
action of for ner Secretary of State Olney,
who is stated to have turned Cuban relief
money over TO Minister Dupuy de LONE,
who sent it direct to the Spanish authori-
ties. 1t is just like oiney.
The times., 1898-02-07

1t looks as II the McDingleyites had been
whtstling before they got out of the grave
yard, The 'atest reports from Berlin are
that the German government contemplates
further retaiiations against American con
merce. What lovely thing is a strictly
trust and monopoly tariff!
The times., 1898-02-07

cabled by The Times London CORE
spondent yesterday, that there have been
more British fficers killed during the short
chistan than fell at the battle Of Waterloo.
The times., 1898-02-07

This is the day set for the trial of the
novelist Zol;l in Paris, and the Dreyfus
excitement IS on again. Grave fears are
entertained tnat there will be disturbance
and violence. but the French government
has had ample warning, and doubtless is
well prepared for any attempt at riot
The times., 1898-02-07

Thomas Jefferson's violin has recently
been found IN the possession OF an old
negro near Charlottesville and is sun
in tune, hut the trouble seems to be
that some If his followers are not keep
ing step with the music.
The times., 1898-02-07
Mexico Buying Rifles.

City of Mexico, Feb. 6.-Six thousand
rifles and 100000 cartridges arrived
here yesterday from Berlin for the war
department. Another large consignment
is expectp d soon.
The times., 1898-02-07
The 1aaeeu rate Grosyenor.

(From the st. Paul Globe.)
Gen. Grosvenor is amusing in his in
accuracy. IN an address in the House
OF Represe atatives yesterday he main
tanned that the Republican party had
always stood for honest money" and he
might have added. also, for SOAP
The times., 1898-02-07
BELMONT GOES, TO ITS AID.
He VIII s;nable the Louisville and
Nashville to.IRefund Its Debt.

Louisville. Ky.;l Feb. Cit was an
nounced yesterday that the Louisville
and Nashville has about completed ar
rangements for refunding its debt OF
81 900 900 of I per Gent. bonds, falling
due in April. tafa
August Belmont, chairman of the finance
pany ST 200, 900 for two or three years
at l-2 per cent, taking as collateral
$9, 900 900 unified per cent bonds now
in the treasury u
The times., 1898-02-07

Mr.. Champ Clark, of Missouri, dis
cussed the Cuban situation in the
House very tersely last night in the
vestibule of church. where he had
listened to an excellent sermon. He
was asked what was the chance Of get
ting the House 10 consider the ques-
tion, None whatever he replied
unless some: Spaniard shoots Gen. Lee
and then there will be fun in this coun-
try and the ether" After pause. Mr..
Clark said: That's likely TO happen
any day"
The times., 1898-02-07

Young Edison says that the billows of
utilized, but as yet no one has devised
plan for hitching up that wave Of pros
nPrity.
The times., 1898-02-07

From the Philadelphia North AruericanJ
One Of the reasons why so few men at
tain greatness is the fact that not maay
InortsIs ran stand the persistent la nqueting
that fame entails
The times., 1898-02-07

When Mr.. Todd, of Michigan, arose
on Saturday to score the Republican
party for it's long liberation of the
Carnegie Company, there were dozen
men in the press gallery, not one of
whom knew him. but all of whom were
impressed with his force and earnest
ness. He had a good theme, and was
making speech for reputation when
he was SO discourteously gagged by the
gentleman in charge of the fortifica-
tions bill. Mr.. Hemenway. Unanimous
consent was asked for an extension Of
his time. but Mr.. Hemenway objected,
notwithstanding the protest OF Repub-
licans and Democrats alike. Mr.. Todd
will get even with Mr.. Hemenway be-
cause he obtained permission TO extend
his remarks in the Record. The speech
may be a longer one than he intended
to make, but none of it Will be better
than that which was delivered,
The times., 1898-02-07
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The times., 1898-02-07
CAPITOL GOSSIP.

They are already talking about the
next Senator from the State of Vir
ginia, and the man who has the most
conspicuous boom at present is Hon.
w. A. Jones, Representative from the
Fredericksburg district. Mr.. Jones has
made good impression in Congress,
made a splendid run when he was
elected, and appears all around a some-
What bigger man than would be con-
tent merely with seat in the lower
BODY. Senator Martin recognizes thus
early that he will have strong opposi-
ton, and he is working accordingly. 1t
Will be recalled in this connection that
he went on the hustings for Tyler. Mr..
Jones VIII have avery formidable COM
petitor in Gen. eFiizfzugh Lee, the pres
ent Consul General to Cuba. Gen. Lee
is silver man, and, by the way, is
one of the silver men whom President
Cleveland tolerated. or was obliged to
tolerate. There is q. we'll liauth'enticated
story that When Gen. Lee was collector
at Lynchburg he was besought by
President Cleveland to write q letter
criticising the campaign and principles
OF Hon, w. Jor Bryan. Gen. Lee de-
cllned, and his Judgment has since
been vindicated. He has proved that
he was both a. diplomat and a politi-
cian- 1t Is just possible that Gen. Lee
Will give Mr.. Jones more trouble than
any of the other candidates for the
Senatorship.
Congressman j. W. Stokes of South
Carolina, is one of the many who have
had contests ON their hands growing
out of the last election. There is al
ways contest in the South Carolina
districts in which there Is any formid-
able coiored vote. At one time there
was Republican majority in the seven
districts of South. Carolina. The
boundaries of districts were, however
changed soon after the Hampton gov
ernment came into power, and the re-
naming district, which had large ma
Jority Of Republicans, was SO changed
as to make the contest about equal.
Mr. Stokes's district is one of those in
which there has been a clean Demo-
cratic majority for years, and he will
undoubtedly retain his seat. There is
also a contest between Col Elliott, gold
Democrat, and George w. Murray, who
for long time had the distinction of
being the only colored man in Con-
gress. Mr.. Elliott voted with the Re-
publicans on the Teller resolution. He
represents the important district in
which is the naval station of Port
Royal, and has done some excellent
work for the coast interests. Not the
least Of Col. Elliotts chances is his
popularity on both sides of the cham
ber.
The times., 1898-02-07

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that the House viii not waste any
time considering a currency reform
bill. While the President. Secretary
Gage. and the monetary commission
are anxious that such a measure be
passed by the House. Speaker Reed is
understood to hold that it would be a
waste of valuable time. as 1t would
lead to debate in the Senate and its
sure defeat in that body.
The times., 1898-02-07
Rouch m Their Constitutions

Washington. Feb. 5.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13
THE PUSH CLUB MEETING.
B. II. YOUNG
Secretary.

The Progressive association held their
regular weekly meeting last night. There
was a good attendance and several mat
terms OF importance were discussed. A
committee submitted a report which fav-
ored the calling Of a wheat-growers' con-
gress at Walla Walla, 10 be attended by
the wheat growers Of eastern oregon and
the farmers from this seceion. The re-
port was adopted and the secretary was
instructed TO correspond with the Walla
ala board Of trade and chamber OF
commerce for the purpose Of arranging
date.
Avote Of thanks was rendered Mr. Seeley
Of the White Collar line and the Astoria
& Columbia River Railroad Company for
favors extended.
Several communications we're read from
creamery men, Offering their services
to operate the proposed creamery, ana the
owners Of creamery plants Offering TO
move TO this city. The secretary was in
structed 10 correspond with those making
the best offers with view 20 having the
owner Of the creamery plant make lnvestl-
cations
An offer Of 20 acres Of tide land on
YOung's river. six miles from Astoria, at
S25 per acre. was referred 70 the land COM
mittee having in charge the selection OF
the creamery site, was received. The site
at the foot Of Fourteenth and Bond
streets was thought 10 be the most feas-
lbie and the best location.
At the request Of the Pacific Coast Man
ufacturng Company, manufacturers OF
fruit baskets. letter was read from Sid
ney Dell informing the association that
the company desired TO move their plant
to Astoria. and the secretary was in
structed to correspond with the company
A general discussion took place upon the
best means Of placing the fisheries bill be-
fore the members Of the next legislature.
ii was decided TO appoint men to canvass
the members Of the legislature and senate
and bring TO their no.lce the Importance
Of the measure to this section nd the en-
tiIs late.
1t was also decided TO have the bill
read before the association. In connec-
tion with the propagation Of salmon It
was the sense OF the meeting that Mr..
Mcclure should be retained as ish com
missioner.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.


At the meeting OF the Chamber OF Com
merce last nigh, ghe following letter from
the American Nicaragua Canal associa-
ton was read and placed on hle;
SAN DIEGO. Cal. August -. lSsS
Mr E. {. Holden. secretary Chamber OF
Commerce. Astoria, oregon:
Dear Sir-We are pleased TO learn that
your organization is In fun accord with
this association on the subject OF the
Nicaragua canal. also 10 learn that your
congressional Representatives are so thor
oughly favorable 10 action by congress
that they need no urging.
We presumed that such was the case.
for We have known OF your position from
action taken IN other years one OF the
objects OF our organization IS 10 have all
friends Of the canal 10 TO work actively
with a view to influencing those who are
not so favorable to the enterprise. The
conditions growing out Of the recent war
have caused many 10 become favorable
70 the prOisct who were not before There
is now a strong sentiment in favor OF the
government taking hold OF the canal In
every state and district and tbs senti-
ment needs to be crystalized. Congress
will re-convene in December. and al that
time this entire nation should rise as one
man and demand immediate action. Much
good can be done By commercial bodies in
the coast states communicating with sim
liar bodies in the middle states, and get
ting all in line. II possible, and much ad-
dItonal good can be done by individuals
writing 10 congressman OF other states,
also to their eastern friends Of influence,
urging them to take the matter up win
their respective congressman.
AT any time We shall be pleased TO hear
from you concerning TINS great question.
Very truly yours,
B. II. YOUNG
Secretary.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13

dl,lcn " afrairs and che entire cuban
population viii he dependent upon th'
noble charity Of the Red Cross, Tho press
Ia again beginning to detamc Cuban hb'
erty and the Spanish censor Il maintain
ing a policy worse than In the times OF
Weyler
what particularly wish TO have you
obtain for Ms h the aid W the American
government IN preventing tho conhscation
of Cuban property by the spOnlardu,
which Is going on az an alarming rate
every day, The Cubans are poor enough,
but their condition IL growing atcadty
worse by plumber and robbery, Again
We deslre to have the censorship raised
80 that tho outside world may know what
We are suffering That will DO morn than
all else 70 stay the ravagcs ot the spanl-
arts"
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13
OREGON BEATS THE WORLD.

We Will prove It to you at the State Fair
September Y to 30, 1895, and you can see
for yourself for the cheap rate of One
fare for round trip from all points Of the
Southern Pacific lines in Oregon. You
should personally become interested in
this worthy state institution.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13
THE LADIES'

The pleasant e0ecs and perfee' safety
with which ladies may use syrup 5g Figs.
under an conditions, makes Il their favor.
I,e remedy. To ~; the ;ruv ana genuine
article, look for the name o. the Callior-
MIA Fig Syrup ca, printed near the bottom
o. the package. For sale by an druggists.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13

Tonight the Bittner Theater Company
opens their engagement; At Fishers opera
house In the great society drama entitled
ia Belle Marle,' and from experiences
the theatre will be crowded. During the
engagement OF this company last winter
the house was crowded nightly on account
81 the splendid performances. new play
VIII De put on every evening this week
Secure your seat at once and avoid the
rush at the doors,
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13
AROUND TOWN.


Butlercnps nodded and said "Goodby =
Clover and daisy went on together,
But the fragrant water lilies lie
Yet moored In the golden August
weather.
Gala Thnxter.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13

Two hundred and afty dol.ays each: terms
Of paymer, easy. Lots :. block iii: loJ :.
block is: lot !, block -; lot 5. block 10:
lot s block lot Address >. care Ast0rian.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13
REDUCTIONS IN PHOTOGRAPHS.

Snodgrass. the Photographer. will make
cabinet photos for s. per dozen for a
few days only. Come early and avoid the
rush. All work frst class, as usual.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13

captain c. n. Noyes, tor many years tue
skipper OF the American bark Coloma,
sailing between this port and the ORR
ent. has engaged as master OF another
vessel OF about tho same tonnage as the
Coloma, and viii soon be on the deep
blue sea again. Captain Noyes has hosts
Of warm personal friends In Astoria who
will be glad to know that the captain
has again taken the helm and viii do
huslness from the Co,umhla river.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13

Fisher Bros clerks were busy yester-
day waiting on country customers
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13

Joe Hoch left Sunday for a visit IN Min.
nesota and at the Omaha exposition.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13

A case of drunkenness was up before
Police Judge Nelson yesterday and hne
Of g imposed.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13

Mr.. Foard and August Hildebrand have
gone TO the Nehalem valley for weeks
hunting and fishing.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13

Tho Columbia marine band gave an en-
joyabie picnic Sunday on Young's river.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13

The new tea counter at Foard & Stokes
company's store Is an attractive feature
Of that popular house.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13

Mr.. Harrison Allen and Airs. Allen re-
turned yesterday from Seaside, wnere
they spent the season.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13

There is well authenticated rumor
In circulation tha, beginning With October
/ the A. & c. railroSd will reduce is train
service to Seaside to one train every other
day. This determination has been reached,
Il is said, in consequence OF the annulment
OF the contract made between that COM
pany and the millmen OF Astoria Tor the
transportation OF a large number OF
spruce logs from the Necanicum this
winter. Under this contract the company
was engaged TO bring out not less than
s.00,oo feet OF logs between October
and March ]. and quite a profitable bust
ness was looked forward to by the rail-
road and mia people, while an improved
service 10 Seaside the entire winter was
assured In connection With Il. Inc can
collation. Of this contract was IN conse-
quence. II is stated. Of the failure Of the
Astoria lumbermen 10 secure a common
point rate on lumber az the conference
with o. r. & y. officials the other day.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13
MARINE NOTES.

The ElmOre leaves out this morning for
Tillamook.
Tho British shin Metropolis lef, up for
Portland yesterday
The state crossed cut Tor san Francis.
co yesterday morning.
The Mansanl,a crossed out FOR Grays
harbor yesterday,
The Columblne arrived In from Tlua.
NOOK rocG yesterday,
The steamer South Portland, from Sc.
atte Is expected to arrive In this morn.
ing.
The schooner Dewey arrived down from
Portland yesterday In tow OF the TUG
Maggie.
The Elder was due from san Francisco
yesterday, bu, had not been reported dur.
ing the day,
The Dewey will sail today or tomorrow
In tow Of the Maggie with caNo OF can.
merry supplies for Nehaleu,.
The harge wahkiakum, With rock for
Gray's harhor arrived down the river In
tow o the Maria yestcria~ and will leave
out this morning,
The Miami started yesterday morning
Tor TlllamoOk but her machinery broke
down before she reached the bar and she
was obliged 10 turn back.
The British ship Glenmark. which came
here disengaged has rrcelved orders to
set ready 10 leave port Her orders.
though not Yet known. are expected TO b.
Tor the Sound
The Oriental liner Rraemar. q days
from Hong Kong, via Yokohama, ls days
from the latter port. with 1000 tons OF
merchandise. arrived In yesterday and
proceeded up 20 Portland
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1898-09-13

Sunday evening Frank Jones kicked
open the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. at
Eriokson's saloon, taking tnerofrom 81
He had been playing the machine and
having lost some money in it took this
method Of beating q. Deputy Sherlu
Binder arrested the man shortly after
and put him In jaL At his trial In the
justice court yesterday Jones entered a
plea Of guilty and was nned So. or Is
days In Jail Being without money he
accepted the latter,