East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1913-07-24

lem that should interest all western
ers is from the Christian
Protective Science Monitor:
Measures In common with the
Needed. entire Americana Canadian
Pacific seaboard, the Pu
get sound region is intensely concern
/ ed as to the distribution of the immi-
grants who are expected to seek a
livelihood in that part of the conti-
nent when direct travel and cheap
rates shall be afforded them by the
opening of the Panama canal The
matter came up with other subjects
4. discussed at a social conference of a
national character in Tacoma a few
| days ago. Among those who touched
! upon it was Charles w. Blanpied of
san Francisco, former resident of
the city last named. He read a paper
embodying the results of an extended
investigation made by him among al
lens on the Pacific coast. in the cities
mills, logging camps, railroad camps
and on farms and ranches. The point
upon which he dwelt in particular was
that the cities of the coast, unless pre-
cautions are taken, are quite likely at
an early day to be confronted with the
tenement and slum problem in it's most
unwelcome form.
To prevent congestion that must ine-
vitably impair the character of the
splendid cities of the Pacific coast on
both sides of the line, serious thought
must be given to the distribution and
housing of the expected immigrants.
1t will not do to allow them to come
in and settle down haphazard wher-
ever they will, as has been the Gus
tom in the East. The states and pro-
vinces should have power enough to
so direct this incoming stream that
the industrial and social and mora
welfare Of the section will be protect
ed and advanced. not retarded anC
jeopardized.
The clamor now going up for rec
ognition of Huerta by the American
COVE ent is
Public CIamor m a ctured
While You Wait. Yesterdays story
of the demonstra-
ton in Mexico City has every appear
ance Of a concocted scheme to influ-
ence sentiment in this country. An
expensive campaign is also being
waged among the newspapers of this
country to arouse sentiment for rec
ognition. only this morning the East
! Oregonian received by letter mai
proof sheets Of what appears to be ar
entire magazine published in New
York and devoted to the cause OF
Huerta There are many pages de-
voted to eulogy of the Mexican die
tator and to setting up alleged reasons
for recognition, most of the argu-
ment being the same as those contain
ia in recent news stories.
There IS no more reason for the
recognition Of Huerta now than ther.
was on the day he had Madero MUIR
dered He has not been elected pres
ident Of Mexico. He took office
through bloodshed and by overthrow
ing the constitutional government. NJ
government should be recognized ir
Mexico until a lawful government 4
established. Even If the financier!
who back Huerta are getting pani'
stricken for fear his end is near.
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soon Pendleton will have gravity
water system and there will be ar
abundant supply in summer time as
well as winter and there will be no
reliance on pumps. Speed the day.
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The skillful ball team is the one
that can finish the season free from
debt and yet have full quota Of won
games to its credit.
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II was hot enough yesterday with
out the assistance of any grain field
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