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The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-07-30

SAN FRANCISCO, July 26 -Notwith-
standing the fact that there in short
age in the deciduous fruit crop this
year, the shipments of green fruits so
far this season have exceeded those of
the same period of last year by 145
carloads. Freight Traffic Managar
William Sproule, of the Southern
Pacific who has made a thorough
study of the supply ofgreen fruits in
all parts of the state, estimates that
about 1000 carloads will be shipped
East this year, against 5000 in 1897.
The shortage is chiefly in pears,
peaches and apricOts. There will be
increases however, in the shipments.of
prunes and raisens.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-07-30
Flax Culture.

Flax pulling at the farm OF the Ore
gon Woman's Flax Fiber Association
is nearly at an end. The work has
been done under favorable conditions,
and the pi oduct will be taken care of.
E. E. Larimer and B. G. Peters, re-
presenting the National Linseed Oil
Co., are in Salem looking after the
interests of their business. They have
conti acts with the farmers this year
for furnishing seed for 1000 acres Of
fax; next year they expect to make ar
rangements for the sowing Of 1000 or
5000 acres. The company guarantees
the growers dollar a bushel for the
seed with the benefit OF rise In the
market if the price should go higher.
1t is expected that unless the price of
wheat advances, the farmers will find
fax so much more profitable this year
than wheat that there will be large
demand for seed next spring. It is
that the faxseed can be
threshed out 80 that the fiber will still
be good for manufacturing purposes.
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a NEEDED AMENDMENT.


There is hardly possibility that
there will be an attempt made TO pre-
vent the organization Of either branch
of the next legislature, or that there
the disgracafIl scenes witnessed at
Salem in 1897, yet what has been
done may at any time occur again,
therefore it is important that at the
first opportunity the voters of the state
be allowed To remedy the evil tnat made
the last hold-up possible. Representa-
tive J. E. David, of Gillian county,
suggests plan providing for con-
stitutional amendment that seems to
possess merit, and if in effect, would
lessen the liability of a failure to
organize the legislature in regular
biennial session. 1t is this:
San amendment to the state con.
sLitution providing that majority
shall constitute quorum to organize
or do business in either branch OF
the Legislature; that the house be
composed of 81 members and
the senate of 81, one member of
each house to be elected by the people
of the whole state, the member thus
elected to be the presiding officer of
the branch to which he is elected
By this plan the possibility OF
hold up before organization would be
almost entirely removed, for it would
be an uncommon occurrence if ma
iority of either house could ever be
found opposed to organizing, and the
election of the president of the senate
aud speaker of the house by the people
would remove the first contention that
arises before tho formation of the
legislative bodies.
Had the speakership been disDosed
of at the election in 1896, it is quite
probable that there would have been a
session of the legislature In 1897, for
it was over the speakersbip and not
the senatorial contest that the first
thought of preventing organization
When the Ceal between
Mr.. Mitchell and Mr.. Bourne, where
by the latter was to be made speaker
and the former United States senator,
was declared off, then move was in
to prevent the house perfect
ing organization, and so completely
was the scheme worked that the rule
or ruin policy of those two professional
politicians thwarted the will OF the
people. But had It been possible for
majority of the house to have organic.
ed instead of requiring 40 members,
and had there been no speaker to
elect, there could have been no hold
up.
Allowing twenty-one men in the
house or eleven in the senate under
the leadership of designing politician
to block legislation and clog the
wheels of state is undemocr attic, and
to the principle of majority
-uls. An amendment to the constitu-
ton is needed to prevent repetition
Of such action.
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IS HERE TO STAY.

The firmest advocates of the Dingley
tariff law cannot but admit that as
revenue measure it has failed to meet
expectations, and that as means of
raising money with which to conduct
the business of the government it is
but little improvement upon the law
which it supplanted.
The treasury report for the fiscal
year ending June 30, shows the ex-
penditures of the government to have
been S4l, 100000 greater than the re-
ceipts from all sources, hence there is
a deficiency of that amount in the
national treasury, and this too during
a year of general prosperity, when i'm
portations were exceedingly large,
and receipts from internal revenue
were greater than they had been for
years, though the receipts from Gus
toms duties show decided falling off.
1t is true that the government has
been to unusual expense on account of
the war with Spain, but long before
the war began, it was plain that the
present tariff law was not producing
sufficient revenue with which to meet
expenses. Nothing was more evident
that new system of taxation would
have to be inaugurated, or that ex-
penses must be reduced. A nd since the
latter was improbable, the former be-
came necessity. The breaking out
of the war made this easy, and the war
revenue measure was speedily enacted
and cheerfully received by the people
in these times ot trouble; but when
will we be relieved from this extra
burden? is question that is already
being asked. Probably the mex. gene
ration can answer the question.
The increased interest charges oo-
casioned by the recent bond issue of
$500, 600, ,0u0, the cost of enlarging
military and naval establishments,
and maintaining large bodies of troops
in Cuba and elsewhere, and also the
increase in the civil service attendant
upon the acquisition of more territory
will greatly swell the expenses of the
government. This can only be met by
a retention of the present war tax or
some other adequate substitute.
From present appearances the war !
tax has come to stay, and for years We
will be called upon to buy revenue
stamps and meet its other excesses.
The time when the government can be
maintained on an indirect tax is near
ing an end, and future generations |
will see national revenues raised |
largely by direct taxation in some
form
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-07-30

combining two brigades have been
issued from the war department so as
to shut out Southern regiment from
each brigade; also that General Fitz-
hugh Lee was being kept in camp with
the hope that the var might end be-
fore he had a chance to do any fight
ing. These are not pleasant things to
write, bnt the accusations are
being made, which makes it necessary
that they should be written.
Ex Senator Sherman has some pretty
clear ideas concerning the Cuban situ-
alton. He says: Congress passed
resolution authorizing the administra-
tion to ezpel Spain from Cuba. In
that resolution it was clearly stipulat.
ed that we should leave the island to
the control of the people thereof, after
a firm and stable government had been
esta blished. Therefore we cannot
with any snow of consistency lay claim
to the island after it has been taken
from Spain" Under present con-
ditions the United States certain
ly cannot set up claim to
any territory taken from Spain.
All it can consistently do after having
driven tie Spaniards out is to submit
to the voice of the Cuban people what
form of government they shall choose.
II they shall elect to be annexed we'll
and good, Il not we cannot take the
country by force for this is not a war
of conquest.
1t looks very much as If the best
blood of Spain were in her navy. The
conduct OF Admiral Cervera and some
of the other Spanish naval officers has
certainly furnished marked contrast
to that of Blanco, Weyler, and the
men at Madrid. Weyler, being land
pirate. with all unpleasant character
istics of the ancient buccaneer, it was
not unreasonable to suppose that Ad-
miral Cervera would prove to be sea
pirate. But he is nothing of the kind.
The Spanish naval officers seem to
have won the devotion and respect of
their men. This was especially marked
in the crse of Captain Morou. of the
Colon and his crew. The grief of the
men in parting from their commander,
and his emotion as he heard their ex.
pressions of affection and sorrow, was
a new chapter to what we have been
accustomed with reference to Spanish
officers and their subordinates.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-07-30
Three Into One.

PORTLAND, July 29.-An effort is
being made to consolidate the three
universities of the Northwest con-
Quoted under the auspices of the M. E.
church. These educational institutions
are the Portland university, of this
city; the Willamette. university, at
Salem, and the Tacoma university.
Committees representing the three
schools are in conference and those
Interested in the movement are conf
dent OF success. 1t is argued that 1t is
better to have one strong Institution
than three weak ones. The city hold
ing out the strongest Inducements 1t
is agreed shall get the university, pro-
viding the negotiations now pend ing
terminate successfully. :.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-07-30
GEN ERAL JACK
SONS SWORD
A Relic That a PortIander Highly
Prizes

Prizes.
PORTLAND, July 27.-CaDt. A. J.
Coffee. of this city, has: in his posses
sion relics so valuable and highly
priced that no distress of circum-
stances could ever induce the captain
to part with them. They consist of
the sword of General Andrew Jackson
bequeaJned to the father of cap
tain Coffee, who was grand nephew
of the president, as a momento of re-
gard and in recognition of the services
of General John Coffee in the Indian
and British was and his gallant de-
tense of New Orleans in 1914 and 1915,
with this Injunction: "That he WELD
it in the protection of the rights
secured to an American citizen under
our glorious constitution, against all
invaders, whether foreign foes or in
testine traitors" The sword was pre-
sented to General jackson by the rifle
company commanded by Captain Beal,
OF New Orleans, and is of very elegant
and costly workmanship. He also has
gold bracelet containing a lock of
hair clipped from the head of the illus
trious statesman shortly before he
ended his earthly career, and two
autograph letters written by the presi-
dent to Mr.. Coffee's father from the
Hermitage" nearly go years ago.
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NONE OF THEIR BUSINESS.

European powers are beginning to
warm up to the present situation and
give vent to mild protests against the
United States methods of prosecuting
the war against Spain, and especially
against any enlargement of its terri
tory. 1t is but natural that they should
object to Uncle Sam gaining foot
hold in the far east, or absorbing the
Philippine islands, still it is really
none of their business what settlement
of present difficulties is made between
America and Spain, so long as their
interests are not encroached upon.
Neither is it matter of concern to
them if the United States sends a feet
across the Atlantic to attack Spanish
seaports, move to which they serious
ly object. This country Is at war
and it remains for the United States to
say where we shall strike our foe. 1t
matters not to Europe whether we
confine our operations to the West
Indies and the Philippines or whether
we cross the Atlantic and blockade
Cadiz, Carthagena, Barcelona, or any
other seaport, or even send On any to
Madrid. Should we contemplate seiz-
ing and holding territory on the
European continent, then the powers
might justly protest, but otherwise
they have nothing to say. It,is our
war. and it is our business to bring it |
TO as speedy termination as possible, |
so long as we recognize the rights of |
other powers and conduct the war upon
principles of civilization and human
ity. The European powers had as |
well learn once and for all that they
have no hand in this Traces. Their
friendly offices as mediatoPs to bring |
abont peace would not be objection.
abe, but they cannot dictate the terms.
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Street Religionists.

PORTLAND, July 29.-There are no
less than a dozen different branches or
factions of the Salvation Army, Gods
Regular Army, Volunteers of America,
and street preachers, now working
this city, and their fight for supremacy
among the white chapel element, or
where the graft can most easily be
worked, is attracting lots of attention
from all classes, and has become one
of the drawing cards of midsummer
city life. The evening meetings OF
the different factions, has become the
Mecca of all kinds of takers, advertis-
ing schemes, and etc., and there can
be no doubt but what compe tition is
the life of trade.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-07-30
HAWAHANS.
ARE REJOICING
News of Annexation Created Great
Enthusiasm in Honolulu.

News of Annexation Created Great
Enthusiasm in Honolulu.
SAN FRANCISCO, July 27. = The
steamer Nariposa has arrived from
Australia and Honolulu, bringi the
following correspondence to the As
sociated Press:
"Honolulu, July 20.-The steamsh 10
Coptic arrived on the 18th inst. with
news that the United States senate had
ratified the Newlands resolution max
ing Hawaii part of the United States.
On the city front and in the city prop
er the people were wild with enthus-
iasm. Steam whistles were turned
loose, and men shouted and cheered
until they could do so 40 longer.
There was general hand-shaking and
congratulations everywhere. AS soon
as the news was received up town the
fire whistle was turned on, the whistles
of factories, mills and steamers in the
harbor were turned loose, and pandem-
onium reigned. Fireworks were set
of in the midst of the noise, and hln-
dreds of guns were fired on tie grounds
of the executive building. At the
same time the Hawaiian band started |
out, and marched through the streets |
to the wharf, playing American patri-
otic airs. An immense procession was
formed and march made to the exc
cutive building.
President Dole reached the wharf as
the steamer tied up. Captain Zealby,
of the Coptic, was presented with a sill
YER cup by the citizens of Honolulu for
bringing the glad news. The presen-
bation took place on the deck of the
Coptic. The cup is a massive one,
engraved.
Leading men OF Honolulu met today
and indorsed Harold M. Sewall, United
States minister to Hawaii, as their
choice for governor of the islrnds.
It was generally thought President
Dole would be appointed to the offici,
,ut according to popular feeling, as
at the meeting today, Sc
vail will be the man.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-07-30
RATHER A KNOT1Y PROBLEM

The New York World says ga law
yer has been retained by the steam
ship companies who were bidders for
the transporting of the 1000 captu red
Spanish prisoners from Santiago to
spain. who will begin action at once
to have the contract made with Com
pania Transatlantic Espanola set
aside. The ground taken is that the
successful bidder is licensed corpora
tiOn of nation with which we are at
war, and that according to a measure
passed by the Spanish cortes one-half
of the receipts of every corporation
doing business under the Spanish gov
ernment must be surrendered to the
government to help defray the ex-
penses of the war;
By letting the contract to Spanish
corporation the United States in
pays into the Spanish treasury
an amount equal to one-half the stipu-
lation: also the goverum ent there
by releases from the blockade all the
enemy's vessels to be used in the
from neutral ports
where they are now in shelter. This
fact places rather peculiar construc-
tion upon the warquestion, and leaves
the department at Washington in an
embarrassing position. 1t is desirable
that the vanquished Spaniards he sent
home at the least possible cost. and a
Spanish transportation company being
the lowest bidder was entitled to the
contract, but it is not the desire of
the American people to contribute di-
rectly or indirectly toward swelling
Spain's revenue. The outcome will
be watched with interest.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-07-30

If the Dingley protective law and
the gold standard caused wheat to sell
for a dollar bushel last year, why are
they not giving the wheat raisers a
little encouragement now? They
might boost the price up just little
Wheat Is quoted at only go cents in
Portland now bushel being worth
no more than an ounce of silver.
Never before was the need of wooden
mills in The Dalles more forcibly dem
onstrated than at present. There are
millions of pounds of wool stored here
that cannot be sold; it is virtually dead
capital and has been since it was
hauled in from the ranches. If there
were wooden mills here there would
be market for it, and it would now
be working up into cloths to be sent to
the different parts of the world.
For the past two years the Oregon.
ian has lost no opportunity of be-
littling Professor Andrews, president
of Brown university. In fact it has
sought to convince every one that be
is shallow. denagogic thinker. Now
comes Andrews in an address at Chi
cago on Imperialism which reads
for all the world like one of Harvey
ScotJ's editorials. 1t may be Andrews
IS nothing but shallow pated fellow
after all.
The Oreg0nian treats very lightly
the refusrl of Santiago merchants to
receive American silver at par, and says
silver will win it's way to par as 1t be-
comes known that it will be exchanged
for gold" The Oregonlan seems to
have lost sight of the great injury
gold advocates have done American |
money. by denouncing silver. They
nave brought it into disrepute and are
low reaping their harvest. :
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Portland ,wbo,esa,ers susv.

PORTLAND, July 27.-It is surprising
the amount of business the wholesale
merchants of this city are doing, as
July and August are generally con-
sidered the dullest season of the year.
In anticipation of the large crops in
the state, and the increased volume of
business that is expected this fall.
the country merchants are heavy buy
ers for this time of the year, and if
this is any criterion to go by, the peo-
pie Of Oregon will undoubtly exper-
ience the best business fall that has
been witnessed for several years past.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-07-30

WASHINGTON. July 27.-An official
who is close to the administration,
when asked if the department had
been notified of the surrender of Man
lila, said that the department had no
such information. He stated, however,
that an attack upon Manila was prob
able the last of the week, unless il
should be prevented by peace negotia-
tions, which are expected to be opened
up at any time. If they take definite
form, there will be an armstice ordered
at all points pending a settlement.
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. Fine New Building.

PORTLAND, July 29.-The magnif
cant new department store Of the
Meier & Frank company, situated on
5th and Morrison street this city,
is completed al but the inside work
1t is one of the largest department.
stores north of San Francisco, and is
fine acquisition to Portlands numerous
fine buildings. The company will un-
doubtedly do a large and increased
business in their new quarters. But as
to whether large department stores
are for the best interest of the people
in general is question that is now
sgitating the minds of the American
people.
The Dalles times-mountaineer. [volume] (The Dalles, Or.) 1882-1904, 1898-07-30
UNJUSTLY CRITICIZED.

Some Europeans are criticizing Cen
eral Skaters campaign in Santiago de
Cuba, and undertaking to heap censure
upon'him for the unnecessary sacrifice
of the lives of his soldiers. This criti-
cism is unjust and is not warranted by
facts. General Skaters campaign at
Santiago is one of the most wonderful in
the history of modern warfar, when the
results accomplished and the light cas-
ualties are taken into consideration.
General Shafter took an army of
5000 men by transport over more
than 1000 miles of ocean; landed on a
rough ceast in the face of an enemy (;
marched and fought through tropi-
cal Jungle thick with hidden foes tor
days; drove superior force from in
trenched positions on high hills. Ten
days after landing he accomplished
the main object of the expedition. He
drove Cervera out where Schley could
get at and destroy him. And II days
later he received the surrender of an
army of $4,000 men holding a fortified
town. In his entire campaign less
than 250 of our men were killed. And
now he has magnificent army in
spirits and condition for another cam
paign. Judging by purpose and result.
by difficulties overcome and dangers
avoided, here is record which spells
great generalship.
No general ever before accomplished
such results within so short space of
time and with such light loss of life.
General Shafter's conduct il this cam
paign cannot be justly criticized, and
nothing but spirit of envy could |
prompt his critics to speak disparaging-
ly of his accomplishments. His cam
paign will go down in history as one
of the greatest events in warfare.
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A BIG FIGHT
IS. EXPECTED
Manila viii Be Attacked in
a Few Days.

WASHINGTON, July 28.-The war
department is in receipt of informa-
tion that General Merritt has arrived
at Manila, and it is expected that an
attack will be made upon the city to-
morrow or Saturday, though no definite
statement to this effect has been
given out.
Communication with the Philippines
is difficult, therefore the department.
cannot foretell what General Merritt's
course will be, but it is thought he
will arrange his forces and commence
the attack at once.