The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-12-04

The election count in this city is destined
TO be historic. 1t must be historic in some
degree, but the Commissioners intend it to
be historical in the premier rank. The
wrangle over the presence of Democratic
attorney is worthy of such board. What
business has any such body to lay down a
rule as to clients and representatives. AS
well might court prescribe certain attor-
neys from practicng after they have been
regularly admitted to practice. Courts
have powers, but they are not quite omnipo-
tent. The scene in the Election Commits
sloners' room when violence was used to
eject N Objectionable attorney was UMPIRE
cedented In its way. The Eastern papers
Will not fail 10 make fun of this scandal To
the dlSeredit OF California politics. But
what else can be expected from the tribe
that rules affairs in this cityP The result
OF this election will perhaps be known
about the time the next election commences.
1t viii, however, be the last of its kind.
An inlRllible mechanical method will be in
vogue for bailot-c0untlng when next cleo
ton comes round. aud then the bosses will
be unable to cheat and our only railroad
will be unable to rely upon its friends
Traffic Manager Leeds is back from the
East somewhat recuperated in health. He
arrived in time 10 dissect and bisect the
wonderful report made by Colonel Morgan
10 the Railroad Commissioners, but prob
ably he considers it very small game. The
whole commission and all its work may be
set down as unworthy of serious considera-
tiCn. From first TO last The commission has
been an expensive farce. Mr.. Leeds how
ever, has other opportunities to display his
organizing abilities. The Panama Railroad
trouble has cropped up. There is new
deal with the Pacific Mail Company and
not to the advantage OF the latter. No coed
reason exists why san Francisco and Cali
fornia should not run independent lines,
take hand IN shipping via the Isthmus OF
Panama. provided the Panama Railroad
VIII accord just terms. An Immense volume
Of trade awaits opening up with Central
America II our merchants will only make
the venture. The East is not In the race il
our merchants have fair chance, and they
are able to give themselves fair chance at
this JunctGre. Mr.. Leeds is evidently of
the opinion that the Cape Horn accommo-
datIon will continue for the benefit of San
Francisco, bet the Panama route viii also
have advantages until the Nicaragua canal
Is an accomplished exploit.
Mr.. Leeds is not ineredulous about the
report that the Santa Fe Railroad intends
TO come TO San Francisco. He thinks il
probable that the Santa Fe will come here.
But he does not anticipate that the CON-
paDy will behave otherwise than an East
ern road interested in the long haul, and
not 50 much concerned with the short haul
which would give local relief. So Mr.
Leeds Is anxious TO see the Salt Lake
project 60 ahead. This enterprise. CON-
bined with local railroads up aud down our
valleys, will smash ali the Instantaneous
combinations now arTayed against this city
ana Stale. Nothing can be wrung out of
our present oppressoTs. They will not
yield an inch or an ell. cent or a dime
The only thing to be done is to oppose them
and beat them out Of tie field. The policy
advocated by the Traffic Association will
win in the long run, but those who shout
are not yet out of the woods.