The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-05-14
EDITORIAL NOTES.

The fifty chief cities Of this country contain
more than II 100000 people, or between one
fifth and one-siXlh OF the whole population. Ia
the twenty eight cities OF 100000 or more ill.,
hsbitants there are about 100000. In 1880
there was but a single city with a population of
a million or more, now Philadelphia and Chicago
have joined New York. The rapid growth Of
the Giles of the great West the superintendent
of the census regards as one OF the maTYels OF
the age In ten years Chicago added a greater
number to her population than Boston now has,
aud greater number than any city had ten
years ago, New York and Philadelphia alone ex.
cepted. Eighteen of our twenty-eight great
Giles are west OF the Allegheny Mountains, aud
west Of the Mississippi there are now located
more than a quarter Of the country's population.
The steady growth OF the Giles is also attended
by steady increase in manufacturing enter
prises. Superintendent Porter declares that in
the course Of settlement and development OF the
country the industries commonly follow one
another 10 a certain order. After the hunter the
trapper and the pTOspector, commonly the pio-
neers, come the heTdsmen. AS settlements be-
come less sparse agriculture follows and as the
population increases manufactures come 10 their
turn. and, as q consequence, the aggregation Of
people in cities.
The Army and Navy Journal, In an article en-
titled mot so deienseIess as we seem,n says:
We have sIll IN service in The army and navy
men without their superiOrs anywhere in mill
tary ability and the knowledge or war. The mo-
mrnt the Government of the United States was
prepared 10 sag to Them as 1t would be ia the
event of war, the resources OF this nation OF
G3,OO0,000 Of people are at your disposal
gentlemen, there would be a change In the sill
uatlOn little short Of marvellous" Even some Of
those now retired for age have not reached the
age at which Won MoItke began his chief
trlumphs. The Corps Of Engineers contains
grand body OF men, thoroughly trained in the APP
plicatiOn of science TO war. AS to our gallant
navy. though still in the formative stage. IL would
be aDle TO give good account OF Itself, We may
lack IN material, but we are rich in men, aud be-
hind our army STANDS ma ion excelling all
others IN wealth and Ia the quick adaptation OF
their resources to meeting new conditions.
It's a remarkable fact that while the soil and
climate OF Ireland cannot be excelIed for the
production Of fax. Belgium, Russia and Holland
supply millions worth OF the fiber every year 10
the linen manufacturers Of Belfast. IL is as
serted that II This important industry were en-
cOuraged and supported lie Irish fiaX-producerS
would soon be able to drive their foreign conf
peliters out of tile market ana turn to their own
account every year from S50,0o0,000 to $751;
100000. Consular Agent William P. Smyth OF
Huddersfed England. in report TO the State
Department, attributes the unsatisfactory state
of affairs to conditions which have been forced
upon The people by direct legislation, and which
have gradually destroyed all the native indus
tries and driven their natural products off The
face OF the land.
A series Of naval eyolutions Of sort quite
noticeable in extent and IN the number and ELL
cheney OF the ships participating 10 1t are among
the pOssibi lilies OF the near future on the Allan
tic Coast. The addition Of new vessels TO the
navy, of new types and classes, makes il import
ant for Them 10 become accustomed 10 maneuyer-
Ing together. The vessels available for the pur-
pose are the North Atlantic squadron, the squad
ron OF evolution, and half dozen vessels in home
waters on special service, or awaiting assign
ment. Ii is intlmated that such maneuvers are
likely to be held about Narfagausett Bay. the
eastern portion of Long Island Sound, tie south
ern entrance of New York, of Delaware Bay and
Chesapeake Bay.
The troops forming the garrison of Paris,
which were reviewed the other day by General
SlussieT, numbered about $4,000 men, of whom
5000 belonged to the Infantry. The service Of
the artillery particularly attracted commenda-
ton. Smokelrss powder was OF course Used.
An English army officer who Witnessed tie dis
play declares that II the German Emperor is
right IN bis opinion that artillery Is the back
bone OF The army. France has plenty OF linen,
horses and material. The Que point opeE to
Improvement was the horsing OF The batteries,
which seemed too weak.
Engshmen fear that conflict with the Beers
OF South Africa Will involve the disappearance Of
Goschen's surplus. Friends OF pence suggest
that the best way out of the difficulty is 10 per-
nit The Beers to establish their new republic un-
der The suzerainiy OF the crown. Besides The
regular British troops the 'uek7 is TO be OPP
posed by volunteers in the service OF the British
South African Company.