The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-08-08
EDITORIAL NOTES.

Bismarck has disclosed some State secrets re-
garding the Berlin Conference and the formation
| of the Triple Alliance. He says: During the
! TurkO- Russian campaign we anxiousY looked
for the news that Russia had secured a firm foot.
hold on the Bosphorus. Unfortunately, In that
Instance, Russia missed her golden opportunity,
ana later the Gar missed his chances TO gain
that end by entering into treaty with Turkey"
He explains that the Berlin Conference was
called together on the special invitation of Rus
STA, and that Sehuvalof undertook the task OF
making England friendly to the congress, but
that when The disappointing result was made
known the Russians charged HIM (BlSmarck)
with betrayIng the Just demands OF Russia. The
ex-Chancelor then explains that after the
strained relations between Russia and Germany
were somewhat relieved Schuvalon made offers
of a German Russian alliance without giving
substantial guarantees and that On securing
document, the existence of which he would never
have believed had he not seen it, he Immediately
visited Andrassy and brought about the alliance.
Germany, Bismarck declares, Is determined not
To become iHinlcable TO Russia; Germany would
never be the aggressor in war with Russ ia.
The report of a revolt in Kandahar once more
brings Afghanistan into prominence as scene
of turmoil. The city Of Kandahar. although 1t
has long ceased 10 be the seat Of government, Is
the most important trade center In AfghaniStan,
aud tie revenues of the province assist largely
In supporting the chief power at Cabul. The
province, which is rich In resources, has had
stormy history between tile Afghans, Moghurs
and Persians. In 1889, when the cause of Shah
Suja was actively supported by the British,
Kaudaiiar was occupied and Shah Suja rein
stated On the throne. The British army OF
cupaiion in Southern Afghanistan continued TO
occupy Kandahar till 1912. The environments
near the city were repaired and again occupied
by The British forces In 1879. when Shere All
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Ill the spring Of 1881.
The House, in adopting the conference report
on the Original Package Bill, has given preference
to the Senate measure, which carries out the sug-
gestion Of the United States Supreme Court In
The Iowa test case. The bill provides that all fer
mented, distilled or other intoxicating liquors or
liquids transported into any State or Territory,
or remaining therein for use, consumption, sale
or storage therein, shall, upon arrival in such
State or Territory, be subject to the operation
and effect of the laws of such State or Terrltor
enacted in The exercise Of lis police powers, to
the same extent and in the same manner as
though such liquids had been produced therein.
The bill applies in the simplest manner the rule
laid down by the highest tribunal OF the land.
The National Election Bill which has been re-
vised and slmpiihed by tie Senate Committee on
Privileges and Elections, is now ready for the
consideration of the Senate. IL the Committee
on Rules complies with Senator Blairs resolu-
tIon TO limit debate it Will be a pretty strong
indication that the measure viii be taken up for
consideration and pressed TO vote. Little
credehee Is given to the report circulated by
Democratic Senators that the consideration of
the bill will be deferred until next winter On
The contrary, 1t is believed among Government
officials that the measure Will be passed aud ap-
Piled 10 The elections in November.
The rate at which the public debt is being ex-
tingulshed illustrates the marvellous growth and
prosperity OF the country. When the census OF
1880 was taken the national Indebtedness was
81, 9l9, 100000 and the interest charge &c.,
100000. During the decade it has been reduced
s998, 600, 900 and the interest charge to $780,
100000 AL this rate 1t would be possible to
extiDgulsh the entire debt in the next decade
The interest charge has been reduced till it Is
less than half a dollar per annum for each man,
woman and child in the country.
Owing 10 drought the Government report of
the wheat crop Of India for 15S9-90 shows de-
cided falling OFF in the area seeded and the Yield
1t Is estimated that India as a whole shows a de-
crease in area of 100000 acres compared with
the previous year, aud decrease OF 300, 900
tons In the crop. This Is attributed TO the fact
that when sowing commenced the soil was un.
usually dry. and was insufiicienty moist when
the crop was ripeuing.