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where they are rot found. most OF the
banking and petty trading being In
their hands There Il also q class Of
mestixos. descendants Of mixed Semitic
and native blood: and there b . prolific
breed OF half-castes derived from Euro
pean fathers.
Before the days OF Spanish rule there
was considerable commercial intercourse
between the Philippines and China and
Japan This would have developed II
Spain had not sought BY absurd restric-
lions. imposed for the purpose Of secur-
ing to Spain a monopoly OF the Aneri-
can trade. to check IL. For a long period
only single galieon was allowed 20
proceed yearly from Manila TO Acapui-
co. the value OF the cargo each way
being restricted within a prescribed
sum- Direct trade with Europe by way
Of the Cape Of Good Hope began in 1874.
but this was retarded by monopoly
being bestowed On the Royal Company
OF the Philippines. Early in this CEN
fury the first English commercial house
was established In Manila, and the mo-
nopoly soon afterwards expired. but
Manila remained the only port for for
e.gn trade till 1s4e. when Cebu was also
opened. Several other ports have since
been thrown open to general traders
Rich as the islands are. their foreign
trade has been retarded. owing to the
insecurity arising from the Spanish ad-
min!sfration and the consequent dis
satisfaction Of the native populations.
The history of these islands during the
nineteenth century is a succession Of
acts OF oppression, restrictions Of COM
meree and ferocity Of taxation. The
ecclesiastics have used their influence
for the support OF Spanish sovereign
ty. and the feeling against them can be
understood from the recent action of
the clergy In promising to withdraw
from the islands IL that would result In
removing a cause of Irritation and pre-
serving the islands to Spain.
The report OF the American consul
general, the main features Of which
were published in the Post-Inteliigencer
q few days ago. shows how the COM
meree with the United states increased
in proportion to that with other coun-
tries within the last year or so. but
prior to that time It had fallen of
gradually since 1858 by one-half. There
Is no doubt that with a stable govern
ment, intelligently administered. enter
prise would again spring up and make
these rich and fertile islands a source
of great wealth.
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SNAPSHOTS BY THE WAY.
Won't Cervera please come out ana b
annihilated?

Won't Cervera please come out ana bs
annihilated?
Col. Bryan can at least appreciate how
Don Carlos feels.
- - ~
The Spanish view OF it is that Comma
dore Schley Is penned out Of Santiago
harbor.
The spring season is doing altogether too
much scandaIous lingering In the lap of
summer.
~ N ~
Mr.. Wanamaker may still try to show
that there are other stones on the Penn
sylvania beach
- y. "a
Anyway. the Northern Pacific stopped
short of calling the steamer City of Seat
tic the City of Puget Sound.
p ~ n
The war correspondents have reached
the point where they are firing thirteen
inch shells out of twelve-inch guns.
-. r. ~
Cervera being bottled UP. and, the cork
being duly inserted. Commodore Schley's
next move Will be to blow his name In tho
bottle
p - -
The hardupness OF the bank OF Spain
for silver will not escape the attention
Of Col. Bryan. unless he is to busy receiv-
ing that commission.
- ~ ~
II II barely possible that Col Lewis dis
covered In the nick OF time that the pay
OF a private is 1850 per month and OF a
congressman $500 per year. not to mention
the perquisites
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FUTURE OF THE PHILIPPINES.

Although immediate interest Is CEN
tered at Santiago. where the next great
battle is TO be fought, the Philippine
islands will soon demand a new and
moro acute attention. because it is
there the United States will raise the
Stars and Stripes for the first time on
territory outside of the American con-
tinent 1t marks a great departure
from the policy of this country since the
days when Washington advised us to-
eonfine ourselves 10 the northern con-
tinent OF the New World.
Whether this departure Is wise or not
cannot be discussed rrofi,ahly at this
time. Circumstances have compelled US
10 take a step which puts US In posses
sion OF Asiauc territory. We shall
eventually have to decide which is the
lesser evil. 10 retain possession OF terri
tory far from our shores or reiinquish
on. hold and so arouse jealousies and
conflicts from whose consequences we
cannot keep ourselves entirely free. We
shall be better able 10 determine our
ultimate course II we are made familiar
In the meantime with the conditions In
the islands and the prospects before us
The newspapers have freely contrib
u,ed information concerning the geog-
raphy Of the islands. but /, is their
political condition and their resources
with which we are most concerned.
Intimately associated with these is the
character Of the people over whom we
may have to exercise at least q pro-
longed control The population Is very
much mixed. Generally speaking. the
natives are mild and amiable, pretlIs-
posed 20 religious ohservances, extreme
~ supSrstitioas. but very hosrltabIe.
In the cities are 10 be found a few rep
resentatives Of European countries. and
Malays. Chinese and japanese. The
natives differ very much. Those Of The
Islands OF BasangaS. Cagayan and
Southern Ilocos are better and more
industrious iaborers than those az the
ether provinces. Among the inhahs-
iants dwarfed race Of Negritos. now
driven into tire mountains and Interior
lands. seem 70 be the descendants of
ths ahorisines. The bulk os the popu~
iaiion Is Maisyan. OF whom there are
numerous tribes. The dirtIess and most
Pagan Is known as the Igesrotes. who
are said to display. notwithstanding,
very exemplary qualities. They are che
~ The rsoss Important mountain tribes
of Luren. the island on which Manila Ia
situated They are gooa farmers. lay
ing cut terrace, fields on the mount
aims. ard their domestic morality Is
favorable in contrast with that o. their
ns'ghho-s. The Chinese form very
irngortsn; element CT TIE population
and shsge IS scarcely q community
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II is all very well to complain Of the
board Of strategy: but 1t appears that
both Sampson and Schley are vested with
large discretion, and that the only obstacle
that exists. or ever has existed, to a naval
engagement in Cuban waters. is that the
Spanish will not fight. 1t takes two to
make battle as Well as a bargain. Great
naval heroes have had eminent qualities
OF patience as well as yalor, dash and
judgment In conflict. 1t may be surpTis-
ing 20 some persons to learn 1t. but Lord
Nelson was more than two years hunting
the French and Spanish fleets before the
battle Of Trafalgar. He kept the French
locked up fourteen months in the harbor
OF Tou.en, and then they finally escaped
him. Nelson followed them all over the
Mediterranean and across the Atlantic and
back before the collision came at Trafal-
gar AS some one has said. the duty Of
the government Is energy: Of the people.
patience.
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II may seem ungracious to declare
that che people OF the state OF Wash
ingson have been wanting In nantes
tations Of cordial goodwill toward the
state troops; but IL appears 20 be a
fact. The First regiment was permitted
10 depart with few substantial tokens OF
the general public solicitude for their
comfort and convenience; and reports
come back from San Francisco that our
boys equipment suffers In comparison
with other soldiers outfits. and that they
keeniy feel that they have been neglect
ed at home. and that they have been
left TO shift Tor themselves for the many
little conveniences that MAKE camp life
toierabIe.
This IL doubtless an exaggerated pic
ture: but II Is true that prior TO the de-
parture CT the battalions TO the front
little was done in a public manner to
show that the state at large was not in
different to the fate OF these gallant
young men. In Portland a society was
organized by women 10 look after the
welfare OF the Oregon troops while in
that city: and these noble women made
1t their chief occupation to see that
troops from other states passing through
Portland on the way to the front were
well cared for during their stay there.
The California women have done and
are doing the same thing, and tele-
graphic advices yesterday contained no.
tiee OF the effects On the Washington
troops OF their too induigent treatment.
In many Eastern cities purses have
been raised and presented to various
regiments for use as a contingent fund.
and In other places flags have been pre-
scented and the public feeling illustrated
in various pleasing ways.
The people OF Washington are want
Ing neither in patriotism nor generosity,
nor In keen and abiding concern for
the well-being Of their splendid soldiers.
What has been done elsewhere public
ly has doubtless been done here by in
dividuals: but 1t would be Just as well
even now IL an effort were made to dis
cover what the Washington volunteers
need and would appreciate most, and
to endeavor to provide 1t.
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\ common suggestion Is that Commodore
Schiey ough. TO sink distractions In tho
Santiago channel ard pen Carvera's feet
permanently "a the harbor. Why? What
IS primarily wanted IS nos for Cervera TO
remain indefinitely cut OF reach, but ether
70 fight or surrender. jus, TOW schley
ard his feet are needed nowhere else. i:
10 were - lock Cegvera up ard sail away.
there woali be constant danger tha. he
might blow out the distractions and
sscaas. Seh,ey car be engaged IN 10
more probable employment :han in keep
ing his eye on Santiago ard rendering
Cervesa tnrocu0IGa
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were paid for the time they devote 70
drfIl An army reserve o. nsen willing
almost a. any moment to abandon their
usual avocatfons 20 20 to the front
would naturally include many who
could not afford TO 90 20 the expense
which has been chesrfuiiy borne by
many who have volunteered into an or
ganizafion whose sole purpose was home
defense. The question TO be first set
tied o. to this feature OF a reserve must
be whether the state government or the
national government should provide pay
and equipment. There Is no doubt that
the Federal government would bear the
expense I'm time Of war. but II In Ia time
OF peace that efficient armies are Great
Cd and made serviceable-
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%al22az1ge0n :


an intelligent man. They have no leader
and they would not submit to one il they
had. They are not built that way. 1t Is
true they have different departments of
labor, but I was told that the foremen
often are changed by ballot.
Another menacing danger that will tend
to make the colony unpopular is the fact
that the most radical elements are drifting
to them. AS an example, my companion
of the stage ride going in from Belfast
was a boomer, man that the news
papers recently reported as being chased
twenty miles out of Girard, Kan, for call
Ing our national emblem dirty old rag
He was going in to- superintend the print
ing outfit and TO publish a magazine 90
be called 1.-THE Red Flag" His coming
was known to the citizens some days be-
fore his arrival.
Now, to end this already too long letter,
VIII say that I look upon the colony
movement at Equality as grand vi
sionary farce 1t Is criminal TO falsely adj
vertise that place. 1 know many would
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song OF LIBERTY,

Ring. ring. bell Of freedom,
Ring forth liberty's sweet psalm.
Peal like laughter echoin< after
Life hath found It's holiest balm.
Pull, pun. natures children.
Pull, We men Of freedom strong,
Watt the ringing like the singing
OF the heavenly leg.on's song,
RIM ring. bell OF freedom,
Swing where liberty doth reign
Bear the message In thy passage
Round the earth in dearest strain.
Pull. pull. stranger freemen.
Pull, ye children OF the earth
Peal the glory OF the story.
Human i.berty's great birth.
Ring ring, bell of freedom,
Rest not In your psalm OF iss.
Swing with power every hour
TIL the world Is wen frcm strife.
Pull. pull weary pilgrims.
Pull. cen children, 20 be free.
Ring OF gladness never satn~sa
That will reign with liberty.
Ring. ring. heil OF freedom.
Swing the echolng harrnonies,
Ii! TIE angels and eFanxeis
Shout eaFth's holes. ylceor.eA
Pull, pull. natures children.
Pull, We race Ok men til then.
Bursts the chorus. ssroehsng Ger vs.
Peace "a Earth. good will 10 men.
ALSoRA HAYNEk FRY.
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leave now IL they could, hut thev -.
their all in getting there. Not every -
that goes In stays with them. sav ~
oonversed with several who got away :
soon as possible, after seeing the real -
dition.
In reasoning with some Of the men. a.,
told me they wen. there 10 WORK ~,
they were denied the privilege OF woskne
in the competitive world. Now All ~.
produced was their cwn, etc. Ona ,sss
said that the social advantages OF livlss
and mingling only with those who thcueh,
alike compensated for the hardships ~
deprivaticns. Poor deluded people. T1a,
ideas of social equality win receive 4 ruA
shock when their stomachs get hungry
l am in sympathy with the co-operatlr.
movement. but will NOT enter It until II "a
be started on self-sus,aininx basis. a.
can be conducted on an intelligent ana
practical system. My advice to one n
all: Keep away from Equality" Yoaa
very respectfully,
L. NJ, AYER
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neas q the Law enuaciated IA Judge Jacobs
instructions 70 the Jury in the Bradley
case. when he declares that unlawful in
yasion Of home for purpose OF corrupt
ing .ts children may be made by .eie-
by the father II thereupoo justified: but
there win b no question a. TO IT. essen
siAI Justice and sound sense. There - a
right Of private vengeance that technical
law may not recognize: but judges and
tu,ies and public sentiment do.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-06-04

The cabinet ministers Of Spain declare
tina. II Is absolutely necessary TO have
100000 monthly. 1t IL no wonder that
tho Spanish amba.ador In London admits
that war means ruin for Spain. He mis-
takes. however. when he says that Amer
lea. because OF her unpreparedness for 3
war Of invagon. would also welcome peace
Peace win find no welcome hero until our
army has had at least one good bout with
Spain.
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Senator Cannon justifes his name. Al
though sometimes thought to be shaky on
the country's military honor ia at stake,
and when a bill is before the senate to
help on the war he win not Esten to any
dilatory talk. He wants TO act at once.
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Gov. Rogers has 10 excuse but politics
for committing the sentences os tire back
guards Baker and T'igweil. Il he though.
their punishment no, justified. 6. wcg,t
have appeared Ices censursbie act z Ia
had rarsonea them outright in the b.
ginning, Hat he has permstse. The s<.-
s~ncs 10 Fuz atty days and has thus viz
SAliy made Il sppsysaf saas V - ssaenA
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One OF the first results OF termination
to the swapping and snarling between the
United States and Canada IL q near APP
difficulty. We have been In the right on
the question Of pelagic sealing. and It will
be q good thing for both countries IL the
practice should be suspended until the
rookeries ara replenished.
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There may be occasion tomorrow for tho
excursionists to Victoria to show that q
new and better understanding exists be-
tween Americans and Canadians. Victoria
II . delightful place at this season Of
year. and. for that matter. at all other
seasons. and 1t h quite likely that the
visitors will be accorded pm unusually
cordial and pleasant reception.
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Abr toyfuliy cried the young man who
had got employment at painting the union
depot, 'the prophecies OF my family are
now being fulfilled. They often said that /
would adorn some great station before I
ed."-Cincinnati Enquirer
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Some Of the Spanish newspapers are as
ingenious az our yellow journals In making
up for dearth Of facts by a fecundity of
Imagination.
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willie Gigs Is regarded as the flower
Of the family" said Maud.
Perhaps" rejoined Mamie, "that er-
plains why We SO frequently hear him
alluded 20 by the men as q blooming
guy "--Washington Star.
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He Wouldn't Have IL.

What's the matter between Buster and
his wifer"
When he went home the other evening
she told him that she had been building
castles In Spain."-Detrost Free Press.
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0FFICEG:
A GUARANTEES.

ne Psss-Iateiligsseer heress
xuosa ssses SIS sAsevtissrs . sese
aAs psoA sSssulassen. Daily, Wss1iS
anA ssaasy. Assble that OF ~
oshes sewspaper pssiishea In s"e
state Of Washingten. Aavessssa8
centRacts will be made ssbJees 70
this guAsaneee.
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Special Kid Gloves.

These are lines OF very desirable
standard gloves. which we desire 20
close out. and therefore sacrifice
them.
You are still able TO get some
sizes in that first grade. fine kid
glove, worth H.65 per pair, for 81
per pair.
AL colors in 81 and So.
Colors black. brown and red In
size 6. and 4 few odd pairs in size
6s4.
A fine $50 a pair Suede Nous
quesaire Glove. a. sizes. grays.
rans. modes, browns and black, now
81 pair.
A 81 pair Glsce Mousquetaire In
ABOVE colors now $3.50 pair. And
every pair fitted.
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Interest Items for
TOday'S Buyinnge


The new arrivals represent the
latest fancies.
Ladies' Long Silk Puffs, So each.
Colors cream. red. blue.
Ladies' SILK Strings, i5c each.
Colors black, cream, scarlet and
blue.
Ladies' Band Bows. Sc each. The
latest bright novelties.
Mems Newest Puffs. 5oc each. Tho
bright new coioriags.
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1HeFS aIe VIRTUES yuu ! IND it hne1
to equal:
Boys Bicycle Hose. lsc palr. IA,
black. long and strong. double No.
knees and toes.
Ladies' Drop Stitch. $50 pair. Ar
fast black. fun shaped. spliced hsels
and toes.
Bright Cohored Hose. sc IA =.
pair, all new. bright colored stripsc
plaids. etc. Some move. and sfrsSs
ing ideas. New bright reds. hInes
and ;ans In plain colors.
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The spring season is doing altogether tos
much scandalous lingering In the lap o.
summer.
The Portland daily press., 1898-09-05
CITY OF PORTLAND,

To the Electors of the City OF Portland:
Notice is hereby given that the Board OF Reg
session at Room Number Eleven q1l City
Building, upon each Of the twelve secular days
prior to the State election. which occurs on
Monday the twelfth day Of September t,qPe-
tenth, inclusive. The first niue secular days Of
SAID session, viz: August goth to September 9TH,
inclusive, will be for the purpose of receiving
evidence touching the qualification or voters III
said city, and to revise and correct the yotlng
lists of the several wards therein, from nine
o'clock In the forenoon to one o'clock in the after
noon, from three till five o'clock in the afternoon
and from seven till nine in the evening, except
7th) when 1t will not be IN session after I'VE
O'Clock in the afternoon. The sessions on Sep
TENDER eighth, ninth and tenth will be for the
purpose to enable the board to verify the cor
RICHNESS OF said lists and for closing up the
records Of said session.
All registered voters who changed their resi-
dence from one Ward to another previous 10
April 1. 1885, and have not had their residence
properly corrected on the Voting List OF Inc
ward where they resided on the first DAY OF
April should notify the Board of Registration IN
person or in writing of such change, Room NO.
II, City Building. on each of the nine secular
sve set apart as above indicated, for the revls-
ion and correction of the Voting Lists.
During said time said Board will revise and
correct the Voting Lists and the Wardens OF
said city shall be governed by said revised and
corrected list, and no name shall be added 70 or
stricken from said lists, on said day OF election,
aud no person shall vote at any election, whose
name is not said lists, but the board of regis
tration will be in session on the day of election
for the correction of errors that may have oc-
CURED during said revision.
AUGUSTUS f. GERRISH.
MONROE A. BLANCHARD,
MICHAEL c. MCCAIN,
Board of Registration of Voters.
Portland, August 20, 1898. aug29d2w
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BALL TOssERs' TROUBLES.

\ Louisville, KY, September 3.-Ducky
Holmes, the Baltimore left fielder, who
has just been reinstated by the league
after his trouble with Freedman of the
New York team, is again in trouble. :
President Pulliam of the Louisville
club threatens to have Holmes 1efore the
league board of discipline to answer to
the charge of having applied vile
epithet to Major Hughes, chief of the
Louisville fire department., during the
last game of the Baltimore series. Afti-
davits supporting the charges have been
filed.
New York, September 3.-Capt. VIM.
Joyce of the New York baseball club this
afternoon denied in the most emphatic
terms the statement that both Seymour
and Meekin refused to relieve Rusle IN
Fridays game at Pittsburg. In fact,
he says, neither man was asked to go
in and pitch. Meekin, he said, was surfer
ing from a lame arm and had he put oey
mour in to pitch he would have had no
one to play in right field.