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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-15
THE WORD OF CHEER.

When a man OF the calibre and com.
mercial status OF Theodore B. Wilcox
rises in a semi-public meeting such as
was held the other evening at the Com
mercial Club rooms in Portland. and says
a cheerful word absEs the dubious things
confronting all his fellows. the effect is
magical and far-reaching. He il being
quoted all over the Northwest today and
with confidence. because he is not only
one Of the best posted business men Of
the country. but because he has vast
interests at stake himself, and his cour.
age Is paNlleled by his optimism. There
are men who are not sworn friends OF
Mr.. Wilcox and who might deprecate his
opinions on subjects differing radically
from the one on which he declared him
self so happily and manfully the other
evening, who viii subscribe readily
enough to his jolly prophecy and count
him safe and reasonable prophet, sim
ply on the ground that no man in this
upper country is qualified to speak by
he card" as he 10. At all events he has
ightened the situation plainly and all
Ire thankful for 1t.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-15

THE INTERFERING HOLIDAYS.

While oil men are willing to admit the
expediency Of the legal holiday as il
has been applied by Governor Chamber
lain, in behalf Of the extraordinary finan-
cial situation in Oregon. it cannot be
denied that the long-drawn barrier is
operating adversely in hundreds Of other
important relations and directions
Perhaps the most pronounced Of these
is the obstruction it sets up in the doing
Of those things commanded by the stat
utes OF the State to be done at specific
times, in the matter Of public roads. elec-
tions and numerous other cases, where
the county courts are compelled to pro-
vide certain things and make certain
appointments, etc.
1t may be these laches can be cured
by special act Of the Legislature. con
vened in special session, this winter. and
that the attempt win be made; but all
the same, the non-performance of specific
duties, due to the avoidance Of the regu.
lar terms Of these. and the other. courts
OF the state. and the negation Of their
mandatory duties, Is bound to create
endless confusion unless the broadest
possible relief is granted.
Every court in the state is at . stand
still, save the federal tribunals, and
the check thus imposed interferes with q
myriad other elements Of public and priv
ste business. the most of which must
suffer loss and derogation. especially in
he case Of term contracts. notes. bonds. |
Ind other forms Of engagement.
To this end, we hope the Governor will |
zee to 1t, instantly, that nothing is left |
mdone to amend q situation that re-
luires the most delicate, yet thorough,
handling.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-15
TELEPHONE CONSTRUCTION.

at last, after months of patient wait.
ing, Astoria is to have the distinct
benefit Of brand-new telephone system
throughout. The superintendent of CON.
struction of the Pacific States Company
Is here with his foreman, overlooking
the entire system and lining up the
work that is to be done by the gang of
experienced workmen due here in a few
days.
The company has promised much, and
now that it is in position to resume its
operations along this line, will un-
doubtedly make good in every particular
and install, in permanent fashion, the
latest and best of services; because As
toria, after all these years Of waiting
and multifarious promises. is not to be
satisfied with less.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-15

The Pacific States people DO not do
things by halves when once they start
in upon an improvement, a. witness the
fine system they gave the Capital City
when they rebuilt their lines and ap.
pointments there; aud the conclusion
here Is that We are to get something just
as good, So. expecting much, We are not
to be put OIL with little, nor,
from the history Of the company. win
we be disappointed,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-15
SOME VALUABLE HINTS.

III the word Of men who have made
prolonged study OF the matters here
dealt with, Is of any avail in the exploit
ing Of hidden resources, Astcrians and
Clatsopians generally, have fair war,
ranty for going far and deep after coal,
gas, oil, and brick and pottery earths.
The hints have been given us in tan.
gible, practical form, and ii is up to
our sense of business and commercial
expediency to formulate the plans and
supply the funds upon which all these
valuable issues shall be determined.
forthwith.
They are all staple products and the
signs are thick and convincing; time and
nerve and cash are essential to the real
ization they promise and hold; we have
all three. in abundance, and il only re.
mains to apply them and make good.
We cannot sit still and wait for a
convulsion. OF nature to throw these
things into our commercial lap, We
must "convulse" bit. ourselves and an.
ticipate the organic upheaval by few
thousand years. getting the benefits in
the meantime. Nature has already cast
her kindly hints for our guidance and
the trained intelligence OF man supple.
ments her friendliest suggestions; there.
fore we have a safe predicate for the
several ventures and the sooner they are
solved, the better.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-15

"o1iu, anu could help our department.
both by furnishing useful information
and advice and by helping to disseminate
the information which 1t can give to Tho
business community. The mere know.
ledge OF the fact that the Department
desires and can use such information
would prompt these organizations 10
csmmunicate facts to the Department
which today frequently remain unknown
for want Of q proper understanding OF
their Importance or for hack Of establish.
cd avenues Of communication and Ills.
semination. What has been said OF the
cooperation between this Department
and business organizations In this coun.
try 10 also true OF cooperation with Am.
erican chambers Of commerce abroad,
which would be made to render useful
service to the country at large through
the medium Of the Department.
While II 10 hoped that the Chambers Of
Commerce will. through closer relations
with the Department, become valuable
adjuncts In the commercial campaign, II
10 not expected they win attain the pro.
minence OF the German Chambers OF
Commerce as the conditions are 30 diFe.
rent. In Germany the Chambers OF Com.
merce are semi-dtficial bodies whose
functions and activities are strictly re.
gnlated by law. Their representative
bodies consist Of men elected by the
manufacturers and wholesale dealers in
each district Membership In the con.
stituent body OF the Chamber Of Com.
merce is compulsory and whether bust.
ness man takes part in the election Of
representative members OF the organ.
ization or not, 1t Is required OF him to
contribute his share to cover it's expen.
ses. The Chambers are required by the
governments OF the different German
States to make annual reports TO the
Minister OF the Interior, or Commerce,
which reports are transmitted to the
Imperial Departments These organ.
izations also serve as the medium |
through which confidential information |
% to trade openings abroal 10 communi. |
Gated to manufacturers and exporters
and II 10 to these bodies that German
business men resort whenever they have
any grievances to which they desire to
call the attention OF the Government.
Germany is by no means alone In this
work Of promoting foreign commerce.
Similar efforts are being made by the
leading nations Of Europe, such as Great
Britain, France, Austria Hungary, Italy
Ind Belgium.
Among the propositions which will be
by the conferences will be
,he advisability of maintaining com.
nercial attaches at our foreign embass.
es and legations on the line OF our mil.
tary and naval attaches, ami also the
Increase of the Tariff Division for the
'urpose of more thoroughly studying
md compiling information concerning
be tariff laws Of other countries and !
'roposed and accomplished changes .
herein.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-15
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from copies transmitted by telegraph by
a method known as telestereogaphy. We
suppose descriptive text accompanies
same, sent by tellafellowallaboutitphy.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-15

New York prices have risen so high
that there is said to be an East Side
meat peril" When we recall the last
peril there we should say: recall the
police!
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-15

General Bingham's promotion Of men
On the New York police force by @judic-
GUS skipping of eligibles only shows
that he has been accustomed to pick the
winners.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-15

chapped hands are quickly cured by
applying Chamberlain's Salve. Price, 25
cents. For sale by Frank Hart and
leading druggists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-15

The uselessness Of twenty dollar gold
pieces in paying five-cent trolley fares
has brought home to New Yorkers dur.
ing the past few days.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-15

1t almost seems like the Happy New
Year event with all these "kind words
from Japan. Frame them, by all means.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-15

It is small consolation to a man who
wanted to be Democratic Governor of
New Jersey to tell him another fellow
came nearer back in McKinley's time.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-15

Mr.. Taft 10 hurrying homeward. It
must be fear of that Henry Cabot Lodge
boom.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-15

One profession that has not been over.
crowded recently is that Of paying
teller.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-15

BY the time Kentucky has enforced
prohibition little longer Republican
majority won't look SO queer to 1t.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-15
FOREIGN commerce.
Conferences to be Held In Effort
to Centralize Work.


No Provision at Present for Systematic
Work in Connection With Department
Of Commerce and Labor and CONNER.
cial Bodies in Nations Cities.
The Jewish outlook., 1907-02-15
Nathan Blur on
immigration Restriction

Nathan Blur, who recently spoke be-
fore the immigration Restriction League
at Boston and debated the Dillingham;
bill with Representative O. w. Under
wood, of Alabama, and Prescott S. Hall,
has sent the following argument against
the literary requirement of the meas
ure to Senator Dillingham;.
/ am informed that an effort is being
made to secure a vote in the Senate, and
perhaps in the House, on the enactment
of literary requirement for the admis
sion of an immigrant to this country.
The chief argument in favor Of this
provision in the past has been the de-
STABILITY Of literate electorate. But
the passage of the naturalization law at
the last session Of Congress, making
ability to speak the English language
prerequisite to citizenship, has given
authoritative expression to the will of
the country on this subject, and must
necessarily be presumed to have safe
guarded the electorate to the full extent
that Congress desires.
1t seems to be universally conceded
The Jewish outlook., 1907-02-15
Jewish Problem Discussed
Continued from First Page.)
may still be left in America Of Anti

may still be left in America of Anti
semitism.
Following DR.. Friedman an address
was given by Mrs. Mia Tupper Maynard
on the Persecution Of the Jews in Rus
sia.'' In opening she called attention
to the fact that whether there is war or
peace in Russia, the massacre of the
Jews always has part. Continuing she
said:
''The Kisheneff horror excited the
whole world, but since then as a part OF
the counter revolution scores of Jewish
massacres much more serious than this
one have occurred. These have been in
stigated by the old Russian bureaucracy.
"Why, then, should the Russian gov
ernment try to stir up hatred against
the Jews? Because they, as prosecuted
race, are yet an intelligent people, and
are a danger to that most irrational, un-
Just system in the world, the Russian
autocracy.
"The economic organization of ma
ton determines the character of it's gov
ernment. Russian autocracy is possible
because the czar's government owns vir
tually all the land in Russia. Out of
3,1OO, 100000 acres all but about 5,OOO,
600 acres are owned by the czar and the
church Fully 1OO,O0O,OOO peasants are
expected to live on 12O,OOO,OOO acres Of
land, while the government uses for it's
own support the remaining billions OF
acres"
The Jewish outlook., 1907-02-15

tion thoroughly and impartially, and to
report it's findings to Congress. This in
vestigation would include not only the
results of the immigration upon our
country's condition and progress, but
also proper methods of safeguarding and
guiding the immigrant who comes to us.
1t would surely be exceedingly unfortu-
nate if, while so wholesome a movement
is under way, the conclusions to be ar
rived at should be anticipated and it's
possible results rendered partly nuga-
tory by premature legislation.
The Jewish outlook., 1907-02-15
THE WISH UTLOOK

that our country is in great need Of per-
sons capable of manual labor. Llteracy
certainly can have no bearing upon this
qualification Indeed, the presumption
is that the unskilled laborer is the illit-
crate, so that even those who oppose the
immigration as one who competes unduly
with native skilled labor must admit that
the literacy test is not likely to reduce
this competition.
On the other hand, it is a matter of
common knowledge that thousands OF
honest, sturdy and intelligent natives OF
many European countries are illlterate,
due solely to the lack Of educational ia
cilities in the country oft heir origin and
residence The fact is well known to
every person having experience with this
class Of immigrants that in this country
they rapidly acquire sufficient famili-
arity with our language to overcome
their early disability.
The consideration, however, which
more completely disposes of any objec-
ton to them as additions to our pOpu-
lation is the one presented by the census
of 1900, showing that of white children
between the ages Of five and fourteen II
per cent. of those born of foreign par
ents were reported as attending school,
and only IS per cent of those born OF
native parents. Again, you will find, at
page 1O6 of the second volume Of the
Census Of 1900, that of native white
persons of ten years of age and over,
born Of native parents 81 per cent. were
illiterate, while of native whites Of the
same ages born Of foreign parents only
16 per cent. were illiterate.
1t could not even be claimed that the
literacy test would exclude the wicked
or dangerous These are, indeed, more
likely to be literate than are other per-
sons. u =
1t is even proposed, so far as 1 am
aware, to make an exception in favor OF
refugees from political or religious per-
secution; so that the enactment Of this
law would not only be, as was pointed
out by President Cleveland, an anomaly
in the entire American polty, but, in
so far as it would arbitrarily exclude
those classes which it has been our tradi-
tional policy to welcome and protect, it
would be reputation Of the genius Of
our institutions and a source Of positive
cruelty.
l cannot refrain from expressing the
opinion that the advocates of restriction,
finding that they have been beaten at
all points in the open discussion of their
contention, are endeavoring as a last re-
sort to secure some measure OF restric-
tion (whether intelligent or not) by in
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
He BOOMS HUGHES
John ID. Rockefeller Jr. Names
Him for President
At the Annual Dinner of His
Bible Glass.
ONCE IN THE CLASS.
Mention of the Governor
Brought Great Applause.
Price of the Feed Has Advanced
Since Last Year.

New York, Dec. 10.-The presidential
boom of Governor Charles E. Hughes
was again launched in New York city
last night, this time at the annual din
ner of the Bible class presided over by
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. In his address
at the dinner Mr.. Rockefeller called at
tention to the fact that Governor
Hughes was once a member of the class
and referred to him as possible occu-
pant Of the White House.. This brought
forth great applause from the members
of the class.
The principal speaker at the dinner
was Frank A. Vanderlip, vice president
of the National City bank, who spoke
on the recent financial furry. The din
ner was more elaborate than the one
held last year, each member of the
class paying $3.50 for his meal, whereas
last year the price was only ST.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
HE FEARS TROUBLE.
Colonel Reynolds Reports on the
Situation at Goldfield.

Washington, Dec. 1o.-The adjutant
general has received the following tele-
gram relative to the situation in Gold
field, New. from Colonel Reynolds, COM
manding the troops now in that mining
camp, under date of yesterday:
"On arrival here found the district
disorderly. Except for those mines not
in operation business and other. condi-
tions are normal No disturbances
worthy of notice have occurred since.
Several authorities here have been con-
suited. They state that they are not
ebing interfered with in their functions.
1 have not assumed control except to
ask them to inform me frequently Of
the state of affairs. A general feeling
of confidence prevails from the pres
ence of the troops. The difference be-
tween the mine operators and the
miners have not been settled. The op-
orators are going to open their mines
this week. When this occurs I fear
there will be trouble
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
BOSTON VOTES TODAY.
Will Elect Mayor, Aldermen and
and COuncilmen.

Boston, Dec. 10.-Boston today will
elect mayor, a street commissioner.
two members of the school board, 13
aldermen and rs councilmen. Mayor
John F. Fitzgerald, Democrat is a
candidate for reelection. Estimates
at Democratic headquarters predict
for Mayor Fitzgerald a safe plurality,
but one consider ably reduced from
earlier estimates.
Postmaster George A. Hibbard, the
Republican candidate on the other
hand says there will be a landslide for
him and the rest of the Republican
ticket. The vote of the Independent
league followers is an unknown
quantity.
AT the state election John 3. Nor
an, the Independent league candidate
for district attorney received in the
city a substantial plurality over the
Republican and Democratic candi-
dates, and John A. Coulthurst the
leagues candidate for mayor, de-
clared that he would increase the vote
given to Mr.. Moran.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
LONG STRIKE ENDS.
One at Cripple Creek Is Declared OF
by Union Officials.

Denver. Dec. 10.-The executive board
of the Western Federation of Miners
yesterday officially called off the strike
in the Cripple Creek district of Color
ado, giving as the reason the fact that
the camp is in need of skilled mine
strike, many union men employed lin
less favorable places can go to Grip
pie Creek and accept work without vio-
lating their union pledges.
ed August 12 1903, in sympathy with
the striking mill men of Colorado City.
The stirring events that followed in
GLIDING the declaration of martial law
and deportation of union miners, made
Colorado the center of interest for
many months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
BRYAN AND DOUGLAS:
That Is the Ticket Suggested by Nor
man E. Mack

New York. Dec. 10.-Norman E.
Mack, member of the Democratic ma
tiona1 committee for New York said
today while here enroute to Washing
ton to attend the meeting of the COM
mittee on Thursday that the national
convention would be held either in ST.
Paul or Louisville.
He said that Denver was not cen
trail enough and that Chicago had
made no bid for it, He declared that
w. J. Bryan should be nominated for
President and said he had heard many
prominent Democrats express a pre-
ference for former Governor w. l..
Douglas of Massachusetts,, for second
place on the ticket.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
$500 A MINUTE.
Penalty Provided in New York
City Contract.

New York, Dec. 1O.-A penalty of
$500 a minute, the heaviest ever pro-
posed by the city-is imposed in a
contract just signed with the New
York Edison company. The COM
pany must pay this if it fails within
three minutes after a fire alarm is
given, to furnish adequate power to
operate pumps from the city's new
high pressure water mains between
Chambers and Twenty-third streets
The new high pressure fire service
will be completed tomorrow and John
H. O'Brein, water commissioner, has
made a contract with the Edison
company to supply the necessary
power to operate the pumps. The new
system has been installed at a cost
of about $2.500,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10

1908. The final destination of the fleet
after 1T reaches San Francisco has not
offcially been made known 1t is semi
onclally stated that at the completion
OF maneuverS the boats will start
homeward, although possibly returning
by way of the Suez canal to better dem
onstrate the adaptability of that route
Tor reaching the far east.
The Enormous Cost.
The expense of the cruise is enor-
nous, one item alone of COAL of which
So.OO0 tons are necessary, amouts to
$S5O,OOO. The cost of the battleships
themselves, which thus sail beyond
American waters has been S57, ,070, ,OO0
To feed the mighty fleet inquiries:
260, 400 eggs
108,5 800 turkeys
22,OOO pounds prunes.
100000 pounds pork.
100000 pounds mutton.
100000 pounds butter
1,250,OOO pounds flour.
100000 pounds sugar.
1OS,5O0 pounds onions.
3,23OOO0, 900 pounds beef.
1000 gallons ketchup.
oOOO00 pounds potatoes.
100000 loaves of bread
$4,000 pounds of Sauerkraut
$4,000 pounds timed pears
10S,5O0 pounds timed peas.
1O8,5O0 pounds timed corn
10000 pounds condensed milk.
22O0O pounds country sausage.
10000 pounds timed peaches.
10000 evaporated milk.
10000 pounds timed tomatoes
oo,OOO pounds timed Lima beans.
10000 pounds timed string beans.
$4,000 pounds fresh pork tenderloin.
Admiral Evans finds himself facing
one OF the greatest responsibilities ever
given TO single officer of government.
In ms charge are not only millions of
government property, not only tens of
thousands of human lives but as well
adequate answer for itself whether
the possible continuation of Pacific
peace. He has said that the fleet will
be the occasion of feast, frolic or
fight 1t is to be hoped, and certainly
the American people expect, that Ad-
m1ral Evans and his packies are cap
able of meeting the exfngencies of the
hour to the full measure of Evans epi-
gram.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1907-12-10
BONAPARTE TO TELL.
Third Term Question to Be Settled by
Him December 21.

Chicago, Dec. 10.-The question of
President Roosevelt's desire about be-
ing nominated for a third time will be
settled once and for all one way or an
other on December 21, when Attorney
General Bonaparte addresses a ban
in Chicago.
The presidents political views and his
third term ideas will be fully told by
Mr. Bonaparte, who is regarded as be-
ing the presidents official spokesman
for the occasion.