The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-07-31
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Unlike General Brackeubury. many Canadians
are not Inclined to look Will c0mposure on the
result OF a clash over the BeDrlDg Sea contfo-
yersy. In communication ON the Canadian
militia system, correspondent OF the Toronto
Empire intimates that it has its shortcomings,
and after alluding to the little reliance that can
be placed In .he militia regiments adds: "When
| state that they are not reliable, mean that
they al not fit 10 take the field against such
troops as we naturally suppose would be brought
against them in the event OF trouble with our
southern neighbOrs." After critclZiug the OIL
GERS who hang on, year after year, eouient TO let
matters take their course, he concludes with the
declaration: ave have neighbor to the south
OF us who watches with jealous eye tile material
and natural progress we ale making, and VINO
would gladly thwart us IN every way. Inc
emergency may arise at any time which would
impefil our national existence, and we should De
in position to meet it," The prospect OF an ap-
peal to arms, however, Is very remote one
The interests in dispute pale into insiGnifeance
when conjrasted with the peeuniary value OF the
interests that would be jeopa!dZed by declara-
tion Of war. Al The critical moment the demands
OF Canadian sealers would be overborne by the
protests of British capitalists who have invested
their millions in this country.
Regarding the irrigation survey amendment OF
the Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill, Representa-
tive Savers of Texas, who believed he under
stood The sentiments Of his associates on the SUD-
committee Of the House Committee on Appropri-
atoms, believes the arid region, amounting to be-
tween 7OO,OO0,O0O ard 100000 900 acres,
should be subject to settlement only under the
homestead law. and that the timber culture and
desert land laws should not apply to them This
would in a large degree prevent their ownership
by syndicates and corporations. AS to the reser-
yor aud canal sites they should be located and
held in reserve by the General Government ana
ha uuI, IN what
ever.
The careessuess of the Mexican authorities
opposite Eagle Pass, Tex, in not taking proper
sanitary measures TO guard against the spread
OF smallpox has resulted in a quarantine block
ade being declared. About seven weeks ago
smallpox in mid form was Tound TO be in
creasing and prompt action got II under con
trol. TIE authorities however, relaxed their
vigilance, and, as scattered cases were left un-
guarded, the people of Eagle Pass were forced to
resort TO stringent precautionary measures.
The Minnesota Republican Convention in Its
platform declares That .Our tariff laws should be
so adjusted as to best protect our American In
| dusires and bear fairly and eqnitably on all
sections and Interests of the country" aud adds
| a cordial approval "oi the policy recommended
| by Mr. Blaine Of such reciprocity treaties with
| the republics of Southern and Central America
| as will open closer commercial relations between
| the Northern and Southern Americas
Russia seems to BE- pntng up grievance after
! grievance against Turkey, The latest being that
/ nod hNn Tod