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Daily Alaskan UEORUK W OE SCCCA. Proprietor t. B. BUH.UK, - KOITO*. Published everv mominf. Subsrclotion ? ? Cents Per Week. FRIDAY. MARCH 34, 1899. hold VP at *????: ?raniT. The sooner the government at Washng ton makes up its mind that prompt steps must be taken to police the American side of the border ot Alaska in a manner some what similar to the Canadian mounted police svstem, the sooner will serious trouble and a possible >>pen conflict be averted. The DAILY ALASKAN some time ago raised this same question and showed the absolute necessitv for the creation of such a bodv. not onlv to protect American miner* and prospectors, but to put a stop to the gradual encroachment on American territory that has characterized the action of the greedv Canadian officials for the last vear, and which, in fact, is becoming more pronounced with every recurrennce. From a dispatch dated Washington, March 17, the government officials at the National capital appear to be gradually arousing themselves from their apathetic, somnolent state and to have reached the semi-con scious condition of feeling that something out of the ordinary Is taking place out here, but, w hether serious or otherwise, has not vet struck in deep enough to aftord relief to the long-suffering inhabitants of Alaska. Thev cannot or will not see that the Canadians havefbeen particularly aggres sive in this boundary question; they failed to nterfere when the Canadians over a vear ago planted their flag on the summit of White Pass and arbitrarily de- i dared that point the boundary line without even saving booh. The Same questionable method of encroachment has been allowed to be pursued In other directions, especially so in the vicinity ot I locations where the discovery of new gold ' fields in Alaska near the boundary line has 1 aroused the cupidity of the Cinadians. It is time to call a halt. The Canadians are < pursuing a grab gime, w hich, while very successful among the sa\ ages jf Africa an J India, csnnot be tolerated by Americans, notwithstanding the mild acquiescence on the part of the oflkials at Washington to everything done by the Canadians. The American members of the Joint High Commission have been crimin ally negligent in allowing this boundary question to go bv default in their long drawn out manv sittings. It is apparent that the Canadian members lulled the American members to sleep and worked for the Jelay which thev knew would leave the whole matter again open tor another vear. They succeeded and the grab gamt continues, Had the American members been alive to the situation thev would have' recognized the fact that the gold fields ot( Alaska were of greater importance to the United States than all the tisherv questions of the entire Atlantic coast, over which so much time was wasted in the interest of a tew corporations. It is now time for , President McKinley to take up the matter, look into it personally and endeavor to af tord that protection to ? huh the thousands upon thousands otjAmericans are entitled w ho are here and coming in good faith, in tent on developing not Canadian gold fields but American gold fields. This boundary muddle is a constant menace to American argonauts and the Canadians are taking advantage of the ever slow andeasv methods at the Washington capital to steal 111 on the American side foot bv foot and claim it as their own in defiance of interna tional amity, or the fact that the bounJjrv question is still in abevance Alaska todav contains one hundred thousand Americans: a large proportion of these are in southeast ern Alaska: the new Porcupine district, fortv miles west of Skagwav, promises rich results and reports have already come in that the Canadian police intend to move the boundary line seven miles nearer to the coast in order to embrace the richest portions of the Porcupine section so far dis covered. Gold quartz is being discovered in numerous localities in this and other vallevs within a short radius of Skagway; these also must In time develop important mines, and here aga n the grasping Cana dians are trying to head these oft by claim- 1 . ing the summit of White Pass as their boundary line. If these several moves are to be allowed unmolested there is nothing to prevent the Canadians coming to Skag way next, erecting their flag and claiming it as the boundary line. There is certainly no one here, in an official position, to gain* sav it. and from past experiences the Sec retary of the Treasury will merely rub his , eyes, take a wild look at the map and wonder how manv Siwashes such a move would turn over to the Canadians This | may seem absurd, but it is not one-hjf so ' much so as the dense ignorance of the gov- t emment officials at Washington regarding the wealth and importance ot every inch of ground in Alaska, the necessity for fighting for it at all costs, and the vast population of Americans it contains who ; are entitled to the same protection given that of any of tbe States if threatened by encroachments such as already made on Alaska bv the Canadians. This last out rage of insolently turning back American convovs in the discharge or their duties from the summit of White Pass and delib erately r ibbing them of the property in trusted to their charge is too much to bear quietly. The summit of White Pass has all along been accepted as disputed terri tory and common decency should have taught the Canadian officials to at least await the decision of the Joint High Com mission. This is the last straw to the many arbitrary arts of tnese arrogant Ca nadians. Patience will soon cease to be a virtue and if a self-organized body 9f ' Americans goes to the summit -and deans out the Canadians the goverrment at) Washington will be alone to blame for it as bv their neglect they will have invited the trouble and forced self-protection on the Americans who are here peaceably Making to develop American territory. To our many kind patrons whom we claw as our steady family trade for the tardiness in not being able to wait on them at our store on account of the great and unprecedented rush of miners having their outfits put up, and owing to the lack of force to wait on everybody, and as an inducement to our family trade to show them that we still want to continue to do business with them and retain their fiieiidship, we have increased our force and are bow better prepared to handle our vast business than ever be fore In the historv of Skagwav, and therefore to show our good intentions we offer at our store cornerof Broadway and Filth avenue, for this week onlv, ending on Saturday night, the fol lowing inducements Sugar Com, formerly 12 i-a now toe Table Fruit, assld formerly 25c now 17c Sup.ar Peas, formerly 12 i-a now 10c Gallon Pie Fruit, formerly 40c now )$c Canned Cabbage, formerly 15c now 10c John Kalem. The Exclusive Wholesale Grocer. Ladies will have 3 feast in looking ever I the prettv tailor-made suits and silk skirts at Kaufman Bros. Passengers for Atlin ? Regular govern ment service leaves, here Tuesday morn ing earning passengers and mail. Fare 520, operated by Loomis & Grimes. Pat:. Clipper Line. Broadway & jrdAve.'ujtm Ross Higgins Co. exclusive wholesal ers. Rooms? Brogan s hotel near railroad hos pital. Bond street. 12 20-im Comforts, blankets and matresses at Peoples. For Rent? Bowling alley building on Hdlv street. Bowling alley for sale. Children's shoes at Klondike Trading Company. Call and try the 15c lunehesat the Cres cent Restaurant on Bond street, near Bran nick hotel. Largest hot cakes served In Skagw.iy. 1-2-tf Bran, shorts, meal at Lilly Brothers. Have vou seen the new lire of rugs, por tieres and lace curtains just opened at tlie Klondike Trading Company, comer Third and State streets. Sleds, Tents.Yukon Stoves at Vinings. Builders' Hardware without end at Allen's. Support Home Industry? The Pione.-r cigar factorv of Skagwav, wholesale ci gar and smokers' supplies, tf LAUMEIsTER BROS. LEADING BUTCHERS Hollv Street, Skagway Now employs the only scientific SAUS AGE MAKER n town. Finest flavored sausage of all kinds a specialty. Fresh I beef, pork and mutton received on every ; every steamer. Free dellvtrv. G-. SCHNEIDER Packer ^ Forwarder Goods delivered to the Summit. Log 1 Cabin and Atlin with promptness and | ?uaranteed good condition, OfJlice? Bay View Hotel. The Grotto Proprietor* Elegant Gentleman's Resort Onlv high grade wet goods served to patrons. Choice domestic and foreign Cigars. Music every evening. McLennan, McFeeley & Co. (Ltd) Wholesale |~ I51 ff\ vi/ji f*^Sh?lf an and Retail' IflrUWarC Heavy Etc Metals. Stoves. Tin anil Enamel Ware etc. etc. Vancouver, B. C. fl EAT ! MEAT! MEAT! Beef. Pork, Mutton. Chickens, Turkeys, Venison. HERMAN MAYER. Wholesale anJ Retail Butcher, has just opened a new anj tlir largrst an J best stocked ine?t matket in Skagwav, Hollv Street near State. Choicest lot of meats ever displayed in Alaska. Pri.es down Boiling Beef 8c Good Steaks 10c Choice Cuts from 12 l-2c All other Meats in Proportion Fresh Supplies Arriving on Every Steamer. Must Sell Out fvcry Day Call and Investigate F S GRIFFIN LUMBER DEALER I Yard Corner Third Ave. and State St. Skagway J V--V* ? * ? ? BATHING PARLOR. I Royal Laundry g FOOT OF McKINNEY STREET. - WSpecial Bath Accommodations for Ladies. Most eiegantiv furnished and thoroughly equipped bathing house in Skagway Open day and night Short order laundry a specialty. : " The Bank " Formerly the Pack Train Saloon. Geo L. Rice & Co Sixth and roadway THE OLD QU RELIABLEAH 5th Avenue Next to Burkhard lint loook at this? Choice Meats from 6c up. Lard. Butter, Poultry. Bacon and Ham in the vime proportion. This old pioneer firm has such advantageous con nections on the Soun<! that thev can furnish patrons with the choicest and freshest meats to be had on the coast. The Reputation of the Firm is Inapproachable. Trye-Brnhm Co., Props ?'B0?DEPJ HBM?DCLE, LEADING PACKERS OE ni.ngifn Employ only Skilled and e xperienced packers and operate the fastest pack train between Skyway and tn? lake*. Stabl*o4 torrila Main St o?ar blf Skaguay. Alaska Light & Power Co. jyam ELECTRIC liOijTfc For Buhujuhi) and Residence purpose* Office and Power Htation: T W iimlow \Tcn* Bond Strott, Near Main. ? ' J*L* w maluw * lvi6r ? the TIT anhattan ^rr II | 1 fa I l 1 Everything New. Fresh 11^^"*" # ? % new invoice arriving on f every steamer. Twenty I ? f T*OCPT*"V tons just received. Special Jr to buyer? and ail outfitting for the mine*. Provisions all kinds, including every variety of dried fruit at low rates Qeo ge Sexton, M Free Clrculiting Library and Reading Room for out patrons KEW H?ME Broadway. Skagway, ? * - Alaska ^_L?dl?nini? Houise MI-fSE/ PCRNMOrPCR ? O o| ANNOUNCEMENT. < ? . >o.? < ttf < < .*? The Restaurant of the German Bakery will be ?.iosed on the 27th e o \te of March and wii remain closed for one week, during which time 'ex- Jo ? tensive repairs and alterations will be made. The bakery will be con- |? ? f ? tinued as usual. Fred Ronkendorf. Prop. Look An Exclusive Dry Good* Establishment has boen opened up here. We keep an up-to-date and exclusive line of g very thing For Ladies And Childrens Apparel If you seek Elegance and Kconomy sec us. The FRIKIKELL @? N Door Moore Block Nearly opposite P. O. N.Felitz TentcT Manufacturer* Tents, Bags, Covers, Etc Best and Cheapest Sleds In town. A fine line of Fur Robes, Sleep ing UaifS, lee Creepers, otc. Any j Sixe Tent or ooVer made to order on ehort notice. 1,000 Tents to Select From The following size tents alwavs on hand ? i in 8, 10 and 12 oz U Duck? 8x 10 to x 12 10 x 14 12 x 14 12 x 16 14x16 16x20 16x24 18x30 20x40 H.FELITZTENTCo Broadway near Hotly . ... . . . Skagway Brewing Com'y. The Skaguay Brewing Co. are now turning out a su perior article of Beer. Their product is absolutely unex celled. Your attention is especially called to their Bottled Beer. Family Trade solicited. ?HK I <>H RED STAR TAKE NO OTHER W. F MATLOCK, President. R. C. SMITH. HecrtUry and Treasurer Jkagway News Co., STATIONERS >oks. Novels, Magazines. Mining Litera ture. Alaskan and Atlln maps at s>?attl? price*. I . . ? - - (r**4 way 1 Hofc n HoV Shipped Through Udlo d ildj Free of Doty Headquarters for all Kinds of Dog Feed Lilly Brothers j LUMBER and SHINGLES Star A Star *5.50 M Rustic f 20 Co $22 M Rough $ t 5 <5, <20 M New Stock Pacific Clipper Line JllSt Received. Broadway and jrd?venu? Canadian Bank * Commerce Head Office Toronto, Ontario CAPITAL, $6,000,000. SKAGWAY AGENCY. AN AGENCY OF THIS BANK HAS BEEN OPENED IN THE MOORK BLOCK, NEXT DOOR TO THE FIRST BANK OF SKAGWAY, Corner State and 5th Ave. A. SCOTT, Agent. x Skagway Coal Co. Gillman=-r ? Wellington ^oai Our coal is Sacked and we deliver to any part of the city. All Coal sold by weight Hav and Grain Broadway and Second Avenue / HOORE'S WHARF CO. OPERATING THb MOORE WHARF AT SK AGS WAV BAY, ALASKA. Seven hundred and fifty feet deep water frontage. Sheltered from the high winds of Lynn Canal. The only Wharf at which tela of large tonnage can lay and discharge at any and all times. ?ojr For further Information apply at ofhce on wharf. H. A. Bauer The Largest GENERAL HERCHANTS And YUKON ? AILIN OITFI TERS IN ALASKA Boots^ Shoes, Rubber and Oiled Goods of all Kinds. Dry Goods, Dress Goods, Fancy oods, Hats, Caps, Cured Meats, Groceries, Glassware Tinware, Crockery and Woodenware. Our T? Sell Goods Our tylotto: TO please OU? J??TgOItfS lii Gin i Mill Ml | m it in Our Experience Enables Us to Give Satisfaction With every Order Sold H ! . BAUER Holly St BRANCH STORE AT CYEA