The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-05-07

Faster transit to the East is already pro-
dUctlye of good results. a gain of five or
six days extends the market field enor-
mously, not only with the Eastern States,
where our fruit-growers already have an
established position, but with Great Britain
and Ireland, and possibly other European
countries. From Liverpool a telegram has
been received announcing that a consgn-
ment Of fruit has taken the market by sur
prise. 1t was conveyed across the Atlantic
In the fast steamer Majestic of the White
Star line, and it would reach London on the
morning following arrival in port. Pr0ba-
bly, this fresh fruit consists only Of oranges,
Of which undoubtedly wonderful specimens
can be supplied, but there are other fruits
OF which a trial must be made in the English
market. Refrigeration processes On board
the steamers and pTompt~delivery On the
day of arrival may solve the problem Of
finding new customers for many of our
fruits. Fresh grapes from our vineyards
ought to command a higher price in Eng
land than any to be obtained there, except
from lighthouses. The dollhouse grapes are,
however, too dear to reach the masses, who
have to be contented with very inferior
punches packed in saWdust from Spain.
The news from Liverpool gives promising
CLEAN of hope to our fruit-growers.
The fall of the Italian Ministry. in so far
as it is connected with the deplorable con-
dition Of the finances of the country, was
bound to come, and there can be little sur
prise that it has occurred at the present
moment. Italy is in serious position of
difficulty through being q member of the
Triple Alliance, and being compelled to
mai ntaia bloated ornaments both on land
and sea. The country cannot stand the
dram that is g0l ng on OF her manhood,
uselesSly drawn for military or naval SER
vice, and mOnstrous expenditure, which
only too aiaTmingly DoTtends bankruptcy
unless arrested. In this connection Italy is
only playing the game of Germany, which
is no doubt sincerely glad 10 detach her ally
from any alliance with France. Unless re-
duced to utter helpleSsneSs Italy has moth
Ing TO fear from her ancient enemy, Austria,
and a good understanding with France Is
possible without entailiDg the runous sac
rifices she is now called upon to bear. The
French are elated at the situation. They
must profit by it. whether the King goes on
with new Ministry and an unchanged
policy, or allows his new advisers to adopt
measures Of disarmament to a sweeping
extent Another crisis is sure TO arise I'M
less economy and retrenehment are the order
of the day. IL does not follow that Germany
will be antagOniZed by cnange of pro-
gramme, unless Italy should join hands a
little too closely with France. Her true
policy would be honorable neutrality, for
no one OF the powers could attack her with
out exciting the Jealousy or hostility Of the
others.
Representative Bowers has been as good
as bis word In furnishing evidence bearing
upon the Pacific Mail Company's deliberate
purpose to ignore San Diego in traffic ar
rangements. The House Committee on
Postofices and Postroads will have evidence
to guide them in arriving at conclusion
whether the company is doing its duty to
the public ana is earning the subsidy it
is allowed. 1t was proved that passenger
tickets are not issued at San Diego for