The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-03-18

that the charges against those implicated will he
thoroughly siited and .'the punishment made to
fit the crime" Every good citizen earnestly de-
sires to see such venal practices stopped. The
idea now prevailing in tile East may be gathered
from cartoon in the New York WorId entitled
" In the Golden Stale. The man with the av-
lest bag Ct Doodle turns the Senatorial scales as
usual" Ii represents vacant Senatorial chair
resting weighing machine, on which is
stamped, "U. S. Senate. For casn only Weigh
Ing scales. Put your contribution In the slot aud
pet the nomination." California stands help
lessy by, while number Gf candidates, one OF
whom looks like "Our Nike" make rush FOR
tile slot attachment, which Is labeled with The in
timation For the Legislature" 1t IS hoped,
however, that the men who are tried and true'
viii refure the Wortd's declaration that ''the
Republican legislators are simply intent on get
ting The most money possible from the ffagrant
sale" 1t Is the belief that there are some who
cannot be bought aud it is the earnest hope of
every citizen with the interests OF the State at
heart that their good influences will finally pre-.
vail.
While there are some who predict that Con-
gresham Mills will be elected the successor OF
Speaker Reed, there are others who believe that
he Will not win lie gavel. One OF the Texas
members admirers IN reviewing the prospects
predicted that Roger @, Mills would have an
easy victory, walking of with the prize on about
the third ballot. His summary of the first vote
was Mills 10, Crisp of Georgia 49, McMillin OF
Tennessee 27, Springer OF Illinois %, and
Bynum of Indiana -. Those who count on
Mills success believe that The prize should go 10
The South, tie nomination for tile Presidency
being conceded to the North. Mts' pronounced
Iree-trade views are likely. however, TO mret
with strong opposition from men who hold Views
like the late Samuel j. Randall. Unlike Mills
admiref quoted above, there are some who be-
lieve there is going % be an interesting battle all
round. Crisp aud Mills IT is predicted will have
about the same number Of votes to start with,
Springer and McMillu will have about the same
Number, and Bynum aud Blouut few votes
each. One or two ballots may result IN break
for one of the leaders, or perhaps 0de OF the tail
enders will be finally chosen, or Il dark horse
may be introduced aud walk of with The prize.
They believe it is too early TO predict that Mills
or any Que has sure thing on the next Speak
eIship.
While those who still cling to the Imperial
banner IN France may be interested in learning
the political will of Prince Jerome Napoleon,
there Is growing impression that the death of
the Prince may break up the party, the members
1ocking To the standard of the republic and
throwing their Influences against both the
Radicals aud Monarehists. TIE fTinc; was
well posted regarding the secret details OF
European politics and predicted the victory OF
Germany in tn war OF a score of years ago. lu-
deed, NJ. R-uan believes that If Prince Jerome
bad been with Napoleon III when lie decided 10
declare war, he might have averted the terrible
disaster which overlook MS country.
Philadelphia has now got a Mayor who does
not believe III he bosses, for he was nomIn ated
and elected by the people. Instead of consult
ing narty-leaders about his appointments Mayor
Stuart is bunting for the best m n and securing
the advice of disinterested citizens of promi-
hence on the subject. lie believes il TO be his
duty 10 seek men OF commanding Influence
within the ranks OF the Republican, party, but
without reference to the party work they have
done.
Tie elements are apparently cooperating to
promote The natural advantages enjoyed by the
California iruit-grower. Lat year the Delaware
peach crop was failure and the shipments of other
Eastern fruit districts were curaed, The extraor-
binary demand for the luscious products of the
Golden ate resulting in rich harvest for the
orchardists Now il is reported tirat storm and
hail have greatly injured ltaly's crop of citrus
fruits, one estimate placing the damage at 10
per cent.
While the British War Office Is being denounced
for tue unsatisfactory condition OF the soldier,
whose Insignificant pay short rations and hard
work in trying climates make bis lot hard one.
the Admiralty is undergoing damaging fire
owing to The failure Of the big guns made at
enormous expense and the defective boilers,
which have had the effect OF decreasing The
speed of last cruisers, that were expected TO
fairly Kim over The seas.