The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-02-14
EDITORIAL NOTES.

While the Governor Of Newfoundland, In his
speech at the opening of the Legislature, called
attention 10 the conclusion OF a treaty of re-
cipr0cal trade with this country. lie made no
reference TO the causes that impelled the British
Government TO postpone Its ratification. The
Telegram, the official organ OF the Newfound-
land Government, In a recent savage attack on
Canada and England, no doubt gave the true
reasons. " Canada has no Influence with the
American Goyerument-not a particle" declared
the Telegram, but with the Imperial Govern
ment it is different. Sir John Macdonald and
Sir Charles Upper, WHO are In effect the Do
miniOn Government have managed TO persuade
the Imperial authorities that a treaty be-
tween the United States and Newfound-
land would be detrimental to the In
terests OF Canada, aud so her Majesty's
consent is withheld. We don't know on what
principle of equity or fair play Premier Salisbury
iustiIes his anomalous conduct In This respect,
but we do know that The moral effect OF the
British Governments action In refusing Its sane
ton TO this trade treaty, alter deegating 10 our
commission full power 10 negotiate it, will have
damaging influence in the colonies generally on
the reputation for integrity aud honesty OF En-
giish statesmen. what colony will now care 10
trust the British Government IN view OF the faith
less manner In which il has acted toward us?"
In case OF another war IN the Balkan PENN
suIa, Roumania would be In danger OF being
t transformed into an arena of strife. Her prep
arations for dIeaded contingencies are conse-
que rtly carefully noted by waIchfu emissaries
OF her neighbOrs. King Carol, the son OF the
late Prince Karl OF Hohenzollern-S igmaringeu,
has of late devoted much attention TO strength
ening his advanced positions. II is therefore
not surprising that The ViedDlOsti OF Moscow
regards with apprehension the steady increase
OF the army and navy OF the little kingdom
which proclaimed its Independence OF Turkey In
1877. Last year Al 900. 900 francs spent
on Rounana's military force. aud besides re-
storing few fortresses In strategic points of i'm
portance she added I'VE vessels TO her heet 1t
is believed that In The event OF hostiliIes break
| ing out Roumauia would place 100000 troops
| in The held against Russia.
AL the same time General Booth urged the
Lord MayOr OF London to lit up, or allow the
| Salvation Army 10 fit up, any building under the
| control Of The corporation to serve as night
shelter during the bitter cold weather for "those
whose sleeping place is The open street and
whose hearth is the cold, stony pavement OF our
| bridges" the French Government displayed I'M.
usual solciiude for The suiferings OF the poor.
without debate, 81 100000 was voted for the
| Immediate relief OF the distressed. The magnif-
cent art galleries Of the Universal Exhibition
were converted into dormiturIes beds for 5000
| persons having been supplied by the Ministry of
| War. In the big machine gallery day refuge
was created. big fires furnished grateful beat,
| and good soup was given 10 the cold and hungry
who applied for relief
While one class Is demanding the resignation
OF Postmaster General Raikes the head OF the
British postal system, another points with sails
faction 10 the financial results OF his manage
ment In 1889 the gross receipts of the English
| Posieffces were eIo.340,279, and the profits
H4,672 ,43o-almost 100 per cent The receipts
for last year were 50, sos, 900, and the expend.
| lures So, $4,000. showing profit OF over 10
| per cent IL is asserted by his enemies that as
| Tile mail grows the ambitious Postmaster-tieu-
| eral extends the operations and increases the
! labors OF the depart ept, and the clerks and
carriers must bear the burden.