The Morning Astorian

WILL HAVE REGATTA.

From the Portland Evening Journal we clip the following:

"The people up here are wondering why Astoria has no regatta this year. They have been accustomed to await that event with anticipations of pleasure and give it their loyal support. Portland is disappointed that there is to be no gathering of the oarsmen and yachtsmen to meet in contest. Astoria has denied what has become an auspicious occasion for Astoria, Portland and scores of other towns in the Pacific Northwest.

"The regatta was the connecting link between these two cities. It attracted many from here and afforded opportunity for the residents of both places to meet in friendly intercourse each year, and that, no one will deny, is of benefit.

"Perhaps Astoria is too busy, too prosperous. Perhaps the people there are too full of affairs. Yet the regatta is something they cannot afford to neglect, or so it seems to those who see it from the standpoint of Portland.

"Astoria has the location, the water suitable for the sports of the regatta, and the spirit of hospitality-essentials to success. Portland is anxious to lend her support."

In reply to our interested friends we will say that everything is now in favor of the regatta. Though the matter was taken up a little later than usual it is being carried on by a committee of men who are untiring workers and who are meeting with success in their work. The merchants are uniting in their efforts to make it a success and Astoria will undoubtedly have a regatta to surpass any yet given. It is pleasing to note the interest our neighbors take in the bringing about of this yearly celebration, and they need not feel disappointed, for the regatta shall be held.