The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-09-04
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The celebration of the twentieth anniversary
OF the surrender Of Napoleon at Sedan marks
the rapid Hight Of time. The two leading CHAR
ters in that memorable event, Emperor William
and Napoleon III, together with many OF those
who participated in the stirring campaign OF
1870, have In turn capitulated to foe more In
yincible, who spares neither the rich and power
full nor the poor and lowly. Another genera.
ton supplies the leading characters. but stu
some OF the fairest valleys OF Europe are peopled
by vast armies. The tramp, tramp OF invading
legions has given place to mimic wars less costly,
it is true, but the military burdens have become
so onerous that many believe the crisis cannot
be much longer averted. VIII it result in an
Other sanguinary war or disarmament and the
blessings of long wished for peace?
The Venezuelan Claims Commission, created
by the last Congress- has finished Its labors,
the result of which caused surprise in some
quarters. When the commission of 1868 an
nouuced awards in twenty four cases amounting
to nearly 100000, Venezuela paid 10
per cent of the amount and filed protest. 1t
was charged that members of that commission
had accepted the Offices of attorney to some OF
the claimants. The new commission reviewed
these claims and of the twenty-four allowed
then only eight have been recognized By the
Commissioners who made nominal awards III
four other cases, the total amount allowed being
S936,ooo against So, 100000 in 1868.
Congressman Mckinley expresses the belief
that Congress will adjourn about the 1st of Octo-
Der. II is also reported that at a recent confer.
ence OF The Republican leaders the conclusion
reached that an adjournment could be taken
about the 25th of September The impression
prevailed that the Tariff Bill and other important
measures would be out Of the way before that
time and that the remaining legislation could be
safely left till next session. A great deal OF valu-
able time has been so far FILTERED away by the
fibusteiing tactics OF the obstructionists. but
nevertheless much good work has been accom-
plished.
The Southern War Claims Bill as passed by
the House dsposes OF large number of claims
against the Government for supplies taken and
used by he Union forces. The awards made by
the COnrt of Claims, and embodied n the bill.
aggregate $4,000. The claims pending before
the court aggregate nearly S1oo0o,o0o, but IL Is
believed this amount will be reduced to S5,ooo,-
600. The passage Of this bill will permit war
claims" Enloe TO take vacation, for he has
been continually clamoring for the consideration
OF The bill.
Treasury statistics show that during the past
year the balance of trade was In our favor, the
imports OF merchandise having reached $780,
071,719 and The exports SS60015.5 SOY, tho ad-
vantage In our favor reaching S64, 943. 7SS.
Whereas in the previous year The balance OF
trade against US in merchandise was IS, 1o1, $40.
This shows that in the past year the United
States profited by S73, o45, 42S more than in the
previous year.
Senatorial eloQuence costs this country good
round sum. 1t is estimated that SO far the tariff
debate has taken up 100 pages Of the Con-
gressional Record. The official reporter calcu'
lates that the Democrats have occupied about
two-thirds of the time since the bill has been
under discussion,