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The morning call., 1892-04-18
A COALING STATION.

1t appears that King Ma Burcimoa, who
is now visiting San Francisco, has more
important object in view than sightseeing.
He has forwarded to President Harrison
petition begging the United States to estab-
lish a protectorate over the klngdom OF
which he is the sovereign. That Kingdom
consists of group of islands lying north OF
the equator in about 172 deg, east lau-
tude and forming the northern extremity of
the Gilbert group. They are coral atolls, or
circular strips of coral reef inclosing a
lagoon. On some OF them the reef has
grown TO considerable proportions, and Is
clothed with deposit OF earth, on which
plants grow and cocoanut trees. AS their
only article of expert is c0pra, their foreign
trade is limited. and they have no tea, coffee
or sugar: the want of grass deprives them
of milk and butter; but they raise chickens
and hogs. and fish abound in the lagoon.
Their population is scanty, King Burcimoa's
subjects only numbering some 2200.
1t will be impossible for the President TO
aceede to his dusky Majesty's request for an
American protcctorate. The United States
refused TO establish a proteetorate over
Samoa in General Grants time. and the
attitude was maintained when the late con-
rress met at Berlin. 1t has not been our
policy to acquire non-contguous territory
either directly or indirectly. But there is
no reason why a coaling station should not
be established on these islands. The Gov
eminent acquired territory for cOaling
station on one of the Hawaiian Islands and
on the island of Samoa, and, although it has
not yet availed Itself of the acquisition by
accommodating supply of coal at either
place, if will some day do so.
The South Pacific Ocean is studded with
coaling stations owned by the European ma
tons. England has several besides her
stations in Australia and New Zealand
France co uld coal feet in New Caledonia
or FIJI. Germany has naval station, with
a supply of coal. on one OF the Marshall
Islands. Spain even has station on the
Caroline Islands The only maritime power
which could not coal its warships in the
South Pacific in war time is the United
States. This is deficiency which ought to
be supplied
The morning call., 1892-04-18
CAUSE OF THE TROUBLE

A free-trade contemporary says tile cigar
makers of this city consider the Mckinley
tariff the principal cause Of whatever de-
preston there may be in that industry.
After the Mckinley act comes Eastern
competition. Cigar-manufacturer certainly
know that the Eastern manufacturer paws
the same duties on imported tobacco that
are paid in this city. The tariff does not
give the manufacturer in one city an advan-
tage over the manufacturer In another. But
the real trouble is that in the East the i'm
mense importation of labor has forced
wages below the living point. Cigars are
made in New York In observation-disclosures
where one or two small rooms are made to
do duty as workshop, kitchen and sleeping
room. Men aud women work in these rooms
from twelve to eighteen hours a day. The
product of their work is sent across the
continent and sold in this State at lower
rates than cigar-manufacturers who pay
current rates of wages can afford. 1t is not
SO easy to point out the remedy as it is TO
point out the disease. The labor unions Of
the East cannot control the rates of wages
of newly arrived immigrants. uor follow
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THE MARKETS OF THE WORLD.

Some sacrifices have to be made to hold
the markets Of the world. England. which
has some advantages over other European
nations in the way Of machinery, capital
and transportation facilities, finds that to
hold her own in the fierce coupe tition go
ing on she must reduce wages to the lowest
point. The process of reduction must be
slow to avoid collision with labor organiZa-
tions. Apparently the Observation-Disclosures
have made somewhat too heavy reduction,
as the Federation of Master Cotton-spin-
ners have met it with lockout, which, it is
said, will withdraw 100000 operatives from
the mills. The English III manufacturer is, in
fact, between two fires. If lie does not re-
duce the rates of labor other nations whose
labor scale is lower will take from bin the
markets of the world. If ne does attempt
reductions he is met by organized labor.
Competition has, in fact, brought the
worlds markets to point at which they
are not worth very much. If men and
women have to work at starvation wages to
hold these markets ii is only question OF
a short time when labor will rebel. The
last straw is n o heavier tn an others, but 1t
breaks the camel 3 back.
Most commodities are now very cheap.
Present prices do not afford a good living
for the labor that goes into them. There Is
a general complaint of over-prOduction,
when the real cause of trouble is under-con-
sumption, Labor is paid so poorly that it
Is barely possible to buy the necessarIes of
life. All over Europe labor is forced to be
content with the absolute necessaries of life
In the face of these conditions there are
people who urge upon the United States the
policy Of opening our markets to the cheap
est manufacturers, and TO enter into compe-
tition with the cheapest manufacturers for
the markets of the world. In the long run
the cheapest manufacturer is the one who
employs the lowest-priced labor. Such con-
ditions as machinery, transportation faeili-
ties, capital and method Of business In time
become equalized, and leave tho real test of
cheap production to labor. Under a pro-
tective tariff the United States at least con-
trolls the home market. BY means of duties
we can make foreign goods cost as much as
our own goods, made with higher-priced
labor cost Foreign markets are matter of
secondary Importance. There are some
kinds Of commodities which, owing to pat
ented machinery, we can produce at less
cost than foreign goods of like quality can
be produced. These we may send where
ever we find market for them, but the
home market is and for long time will
be the main reliance of home manufac-
turers.
The morning call., 1892-04-18
TIE SITUATION.

California has had the reputation of TAX
ing care Of her own interests in all of her
contests with the single exception Of that
with the Central and Southern Pacific Rail
road companies. Here four men have con-
tTiyed, through the payment OF heavy sub
sides, TO obtain control Of cur railroads
and nearly all of the avenues giving the
State access TO the outside world. These
men have a controlling interest in the Pa
cifc Mail Steamship Company. They have
also steamers chartered under the name of
the Occidental and Oriental Company. By
means Of these organizations, and mbina-
tions with the Northern Pacific Railroad
Company. the Atehison. Topeka and Santa
Fe Company and the Canadian Pacific Rail-
read Company, they have managed to ac-
cumulate large fortunes at the expense Of
this city and State. Not pound Of freight
can 20 forward without in some way paying
tribute TO these men. And even if we try
TO send or receive freight by sailing yes
sells, it is question if we do not have to
pay tribute to the same men in numerous
instances. How has this been brought
about? AS we have said, by substituting
railroads and steamship lines which could
have aided Us. We have actually furnished
the means to Cypress ourselves, Our citi-
zens could have stood all OF this, for we
we're a Iich community, but the railroad
Oagnates have gone much farther than this.
They have actually corrupted our politics
They have nearly every office Of Importance
in the city and State in their keeping. They
stuff the pockets OF bosses previous to an
election full Of money, for the purpose OF
controlling conventions and nominating
candidates for office. of which we have a
sample in the Railroad Commissioners
Men are sent to the Legislature who braz-
emily vote for any proposition which the
railroad officials desire even to the avoid
anee Of the payment Of fair proportion of
taxes. This we can also stand; but we can
not stand the surveillance Of our grand and
petty juries by the men whom these bosses
have placed in power. THE CALL scarcely
has the heart to picture fully the abomina-
lions which the people endure from per-
hitting such a corrupt crowd as the rail-
roads have fastened upon US. The question
arises if there is any means by which we
can throw off the men who are placed by
the railroad to rule over US. We know
there are persons who believe we cannot
We did, however, get rid Of Carr. and we
have also got rid OF others. but the buzz
yards are still at work to see who shall take
their lices
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pioyed in Christian work that they wouldn't
have much time or desire for amuse-
ments."
There is nothing In the forms of Christian
ity which proscribes wholesome amusement,
nor have the leading members of the sew
eral faiths set their faces against ra-
tional enjoyment Man is a composite
creature; the Creator distinguished him
from the lower orders of animals by giving
him the faculty Of laughter, which they do
not possess. To contend that he should not
use that faculty is to subject the scheme of
creation to criticism. 1t is bold to arraign
David for having danced before the ark,
or Luther for having composed the song
which bears his name.
Teachers seem unwise when they de-
nounce all classes of amusements. Such
doctrines are more likely to repel than to
attract Morality should not be made so Sc
we're that young people-imbued with nat
ural love of pleasure-shall be taught to be-
lieve that cheerfulness is inconsistent with
piety. Some of the best and purest Chris
tans have also been the wittiest and fond
of honest laughter. 1t is sad to think that,
If Mr.. Coles opinions govern the Epworth
League, neither the Rev. Sydney Smith nor
the Rev. Henry Martin would have been
to observe that wherever Y Dung Mems or
Young Women's Christian Associations are
planted. the first proceeding of their pro-
jectors is to provide reasonable recreation
for their members.
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FREIGHT RATES ON FRUIT.

1t would not be easy to magnify the i'm
pOTtance of freight rates on green fruit TO
the people of this State. The amount of
fruit this State can produce is practically
unlimited At least the present product
could be doubled and quadrupled in a few
years if there was any assurance of a mar
ket at prices which leaves growers a fair
profit. The uncertain element in the prob
lem is freight rates. The product is as GER
tain as anything can be and the Eastern
market Will not be taken from Us until ma
ture has given the East q climate somewhat
corresponding 10 ours. At present we have
the whole Eastern market for nearly two
months in the year. II costs now from p
10 "a cents to get pound of green fruit to
Chicago in carload lots. Ii the cost of DO
ducing fruit, boxes, etc, is equal to the
anspoTtation charges fruit in bulk at Chi
cage would cost cents a pound. To this
must be added the expense of getting the
fruit into the hands OF consumers. The
profit to the retail dealer must be sufficient
TO compensate for the loss from decay. 1t
will be observed in this estimate of the cost
Of getting fruit to the Eastern market there
is risk for everybody except the carrier.
The producer has to take the chances Of na-
lures caprces and of insect enemies. If
he grows bit half crop he has but half
crop to ship. The carrier can estimate
pretty closely the amount that will be of
fered, and consequently incurs no expense
in preparation TO ship fruit that does not ex-
list. Whatever loss may be sustained through
the deterioration and decay of fruit on the
way must be divided between the producer.
the middleman, if there is one, and the
Eastern purchaser. The carrier charges so
much pound or so much a carload whether
the fruit arrives in good or bad condition
In view of the fact that tile largest element
of cost lies in getting the fruit 10 market
the amount offered will depend largely upon
transportation charges. If freight could be
reduced from 215 cents pound to IL cents
fruit that at the former rate would leave the
producer 10 profit wonld be picked and
shipped at small profit. One-half Of
cent a pound is TO the fTuit-grower the
difference between good year and a bad
one. 1t does not appear to be the present
intention of the Southern Pacific Company
to make any concession in rates. The best
| time. This is something, as it will reduce
| the loss from deterioration during the trip.
| The Southern Pacific people give the public
| TO understand that the Transcontinental
Association is principally responsible fol
| the refusal to reduce freight rates. II
would be something TO know that the
| Southern Pacific Company would vote fol
| such reduction when the Transcontinental
| Association meets in May.
The morning call., 1892-04-18

MARK THE PREDICTION

To show that the inhabitants of other
portions of the Union understand the sit
uatIon of affairs in California, we copy the
following paragraph from the Philadelphia
Times of the 18th inst:
San Francisco continues TO pound away at the
Southern Pacific RailToad-of course, as yet.
without result. for the Southern Pacific is posi-
bly, tie most strongly intrenched monopoly on
the continent. AS 1t is IN absolute control OF
every LAND approach 10 San Francisco, IL viii be
ION 6 before IL can be made 10 believe that Its
customers dislike monopolistic methods. But
psople VIII not consent TO pay rates from 100 TO
200 per cent as high again as their competitors
III business forever, and the remedy is 10 keep
on pounding.
Our citizens may be slaves to the railroad
company and to the men its managers place
in Office for the time being. They may
be deceived. even by newspapers which for
money betray them, but this condition OF
affairs will not last. A time will come
when we shall not entrust the nomiD alton
of our Judges AM the selection of our
luries to bosses who represent the Central
ard Southern Pacific Railroad companies.
Mark The prediction.
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The FRONTIER STORE.
n Typical Institution in a New Mexican
Settlement.

New York Tribune.
THE store is an Important and unique
feature of frontier life," says a man who
has been ''moseying around" good deal in
the West "a few months ago | came
across rather typical one in New Mexico
1t was an ordinary adobe structure, and
was kept by man named Jim Bogart.
Jim was sure that his store was situated
right in the heart Of what was TO be the
future great metropolis of New Mexico, but
when l was there he had things pretty
much TO himself. His patrons were ranch
men, many of whom were 30 or 80 miles
distant. But in New Mexico a little dis
tanee like that doesn't count especially if
you want whisky or tobacco. Besides these
two staples Jim had a most miscellaneous
assortment OF goods-shoes, 1eTked meats, a
few bolts Of cloth. no end Of saddles. little
soap, nails, canned fruit, cowboy hats Of
every grade, guns, ammunition, and, by the
way of esthetlc ornament, a couple of
alleged Indian scalps There were neither
counters nor shelves in the store, owing to
the scarcity Of lumber; and 80 everything
was spread pIomiscuously on the floor.
When Would-be purchaser appeared Jim
cheerfnliy told him to hunt around till he
found what he wanted. When this was
done something like the following dialogue
ensued:
Buyer tpicklng up an article from the floor)
How much for this. Jim?
Jim tglancing at it)-0h, bout SIS, guess.
Buyer-lsn't that rather steep?
Jim throwing it back on the fioor)-Meb-
be; but you don't have to take IL. You can
20 somew here else.
Buyer-But there is nowhere else.
Jim-Wel, then, reckon it's cheap at So,
isn't il?
Buyer-Guess you're right. I'd like to take
il, but have no money.
Jim-1ake it anyway. / don't want to
lose your trade.
OF course Jim is an influential man in the
cOmmunlty-though there is no community
near him. And as he has literally. as well
as fguratively, ''got in on the ground floor. -
| have no doubt that some Of these days he
will be an eminent citizen Of the future State
of New Mexico
The morning call., 1892-04-18
A Natural Inference.

The other evening, says Congressman
Amos Cummings, in the New York Sun. a
Georgia member told story OF one of his
former colleagues. The colleague was an
exceedingly cautious man, who tried to keep
himself straight with his district. There
was good deal OF excitement about prohi-
bition down there then. 1t was close-fit-
ting question, and he was steering clear of if.
One day, however, he picked up a news
paper, and, TO his surprise, saw paragraph
stating that he was making prohibition
speeches In the district. Upon this he
wrote note 10 the editor, telling him IT
was subject that Congress had nothing to
do with. and one which he had studionsly
avoided. He had never mentioned it in any
speech, and he insisted upon knowing the
source Of the editors information. In re-
ply he received the following letter from
the editor:
have never heard you speak, but have seen
several neopie who have heard yuu. They ali
said it was very dry; therefore, inferred that II
must nave been prohibition speech.
BILL ARP Editor
The morning call., 1892-04-18
ARE ADJUSTMENTS IMMORAL?

There Is at Los Angeles branch OF the
Epworth League. at whose meetings in
structive papers are read and answers given
to questions over which the members have
experienced difficulty. At the last meeting
of the league the queries were submitted to
the Rev. G. l.. Cole, who replied to them
with dispatch and general accuracy. On
one occasion, however, lie was not as felici-
tons as usual.
The question was put TO him, what
amusements should our young people in
dulge IMP" and to this he replied that he
did not know oil any amusement he could
recommend. Members should be so EN-.
The morning call., 1892-04-18

the product of their labor through all the
avenues by which they reach the market
But nothing is gained by throwing the
blame on the tariff. The New York manu-
facturer has to pay the same rates of duty
that the San Francisco manufacturer pays.
The morning call., 1892-04-18
WEATHER REPORT.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, !
WEATHER BUREAU.

SAN FRANCISCO, April II, 1897
Forecast for Period Ending at Midnight
Monday.
For Northern CIlfornia-Fair: warmer: killing
frost probable In interior valleys tonight; north
west winds: probably fair, warmer Tuesday.
For southern California-Far; warmer: westerly
winds probably fair. warmer tuesday.
For Washington and Oregon-Fair. except clear
ing In portion: warmer except stationary tenn
persture at Spokane; probably fair. warmer Tues
day.
For Nevada - Fair, warmer; probably fair
Tuesday.
For Utah-Far; warmer, probably far, warmer
Tuesday.
For san Franeisco-Fsir, warmer; probably fair,
warmer Tuesday.
ROBERT F. KKRKAN. Chief OF Division
The morning call., 1892-04-18

SIS Montgomery street. near Clay, open until IL
O'Clock r N. BRANCH OFFICES: 710 Market
street near Kearny, open until IL O'Clock midnight;
339 HAYES street, open until g 80 O'Clock: 6O3
Larkin street. open until 80 O'Clock: 25 8 Mission
street, open until o'clock p, M; and 1l6 Ninth
street. open until 8 80 p IL.
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES:

DAILY CALL (ncluding sundays, Sc per year by
mail postpaid: 10 cents per week. or So cents per
calendar month, through carriers. DAILY CALi,
FIVE COMES. three months. So IS. SUNDAY CALL
sixteen pages), 81 so per year. postpaid SUNDAY
CALI and WEEKLY CALL, 81 10 per year postpaio
WEEKLY CALL g pages. 81 per year, postpaid
The morning call., 1892-04-18
NOTICHI

A''s Of our patrons 1eho fail TO find THE
MORNING CALL tor sale Jv tran-boys
uii confer far0r by notifying this office Of
Afjoct, naming the date and train.
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are swayed by dirty brides or swerved from
the right path of duty by political interests.
As far as il is applicable to a limited class
Of causes of quarrel international arbitra-
ton has not been q failure.
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THE DAILY MORNING CALL

FOR SALE AT
New York. BRENTANO BROS. 8 Union Square
Chica 90 ......,..-, News Stand Palmer House
New orleans g ALLOT & JOUBERT,
ll51b Common ST.
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Why Not AIuminnm9

Sheet-iron kites, to enable vessel when
In distress during storm to communjeate
with the shore have been suggested, IL
would be a curious experiment. OF course
sheet iron can be made as thin or thinner
than writing paper.
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.UcTTON SALES TO-DAY.

FunNrrrRr-By N. }. Simmons at 1867 Market
st. at II clock
OLD HoRsE.-By E S. Spear d Co, at SI-SS SUIT
Ter ST., al 10 O'Clock
tuRNrTuRR-By Geo F. Lamson, at 1873 Grove
St, at II clock.
The morning call., 1892-04-18

'kRITIKo" reads character from handwriting.
Write In Ink, on unruled paper. In an undis
guised hand. State sex. Send with so eents
stamps or postal note, 10 "Kriliko," 609 Mer.
chant street, San Francisco.
The morning call., 1892-04-18
" Mrs. winsiow's Soothing syrun,

Hasbeen used over fifty years by millions of moth.
ers for their children while teethng with perfect
success. IL soothes the child. softens the gums.
allays pain. wind collie regulates the bowels
and is the best remedy for diarrhea whether arising
from teething or other causes For safe by drug
gists In every part OF the world. BE sure and ask
for Mrs. winsow's Soothing Syrup twenty-five
cents a bottle.
The morning call., 1892-04-18

THE little of Mrs. H. L. Nash OF Duxburv
Mass. suffered terribly with salt rheum. and 4,
was thought he must die. But he was cured ana
given robust health by Hoods SarsaparilIa
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THE rssrERN OFFICE OF TIE CALL.

7
sc Potter building, New York City, is provided with
fItsof California papers Visitors welcome. Adj
xertising rates and sample copies furnished.
F. X MISCH, Manager.
The morning call., 1892-04-18

IMMENSE reductions In Easter eggs. choco.
late, PLAIN and fancy cream eggs from GO Genie
TO 20 cents per dozen. Townsend's, G27 Market
street. Palace Hotel. Closed SUNDAYS
The morning call., 1892-04-18

J.FCUTTER'sOLD BoURBoN.-ThIs celebrated
WHISKY Is Tor sale by all flrsi-ciass druggists and
groCers. 1rademarK-star within a shield
The morning call., 1892-04-18

EASTERN iourists-Crystalized Chinese ginger.
20 cents per pound. Townsend's, 627 Marker
street
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MAGEB Ranges and Warm-air Furnaces Tav.
lor Goodrich. ~ New Montgomery street
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THE MORNING CALL
pURrICATIoN OFFICE

Has larger circulation than any other
nawsnaner published in San Francisco.
The morning call., 1892-04-18

MAY STYLES Butteriek's patterns. Catalogues
mailed free. H. A. Deming. "a Postst. r.
The morning call., 1892-04-18

IIInA mince pies SWANS. 2ls Suffer street.
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TO LEASk.

7 ARGE BUILDING CORNER OF BRYANT AND
IL seventh SITS. suitable for any purpose; long
term, CHAS. ASHTON. All Montgomery. apl6 80
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STORAGE.

LURNITURE, TRUNKS. PIANOS. ETC. CARED
Il for and stored reasouabie: advances made
LIEBES' Pioneer Storage Co. $40 Stockton. 9d
EIRSTCLAss STORAGE; ADVANCES MADE
Il 6&2-144 Mission St CHAS L. TAYLOR tf3I
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~ Dividend Notice-Office of the Bull
lR~S wet Consolidated Mining Company, san
Francisco. April Is. 1892 At a meeting OF the
board Of directors OF the above-named company.
held on the 18th inst. dividend NO. 20, os ten
cents (iOcl per share declared. payable on
THURSDAY, April %. 1892. Transfer-books closed
on Wednesday. April 20, 1892, at g p. NJ This
dividend - payable at the Office In tn city all
stock issued here, and at the Farmers Loan and
4 rust Company, In New York, 20 and % William
ST.. on all stock issued there
l.. OSBORN, Secretary.
Oriee-RoOm SO. Nevada Block, 500 Montgomery
st. San Francisco. Gal. apI5 "a
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THE CALL CALENDAR.

APRIL 1892.
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CONTRACTORS AND BUILDERS.

CUNIkACZUkS AND BUILDERS.
JAMES MCCoNAHEY, CARPENTER AND
- builder, 1922 Eddy-Jobbing repairing attended.
store and Office fitting specially. reeph'e 343s iy
I v.LAWRENCE, CARPENTER AND BUILDER
- elS sacramento St cabinet WORK and fitting IN
efices promptly attended: telephone 500 ml6st
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

R5S Monthly Periods Restored at Once
e-S by medicai electric treatment: safe. sure and
painless: lady physician in attendance. DR.. NJ.
STRASSMAN. 9i6 Post st. apl7 tf
IL