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The OREGON FUR TRADE.-This valuable traf-
fic which is at once the instrument Of exploration,
and the nursery of seamen, was by the convention
Of 1918 suffered TO be pursued proniscuously by
British and Americans, andtin consequence of that
suicidal provision, is fast being diverted from the
latter to the former Our expert of furs to Canton
amounted in 1921, to $43, 900; in 1882 to about
5000 900; and in 1889, to $4,000; showing
gradual decrease between the years 1921 and 1889
of more than sever-eighths, in the amount and
value of this trade a better practical commenta-
ry is not needed upon the effect of our legislation.
And while Americans are thus annually withdraw
ing from this trade, Great Britain is extending her
facilities for commanding it every day. Her hunt
ers and trappers are scattered over tho whole OK
tent of the Territory, they content with the
legitimate profits of the business. While within
the British territory, the strictest provisions are
made to prevent the destruction of game unneces-
sarily; no such precautions enforced here, but
on the contrary the Indians aud others are enceur
aged 10 hunt at all seasons of the year, without re-
gard to the preservation of game. The result of
this will be the determination of the beaver and
other animals killed for their fur, within few
years, unless the United States interfere.


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