The morning call., 1892-11-04

It is distressing TO learn of the death of
Lieutenant Frederick Schwatka, an officer
who had made name in Arctic explora-
tion. and who gave some assistance IN clear
ing up the mystery Of the Sir John Frank
lin expedition. Professionally Lieutenant
Schwatka qualified himself for three voca-
tions. He was a graduate of the United
States Military Academy he was a qualified
LAWYER, and he held diploma as doctor of
medicine To show that the resources of
his pursuit of experience were not ex-
hansted, he took command OF a Franklin
search eXpfdi ton and did valuable work In
that capacity. The circumstance of his
death are sad. Most people will incline to
the belief that a man who was so courage
Gus and venturesome in life has terminated
his career rather by misadyeniure than by
suicide. Even medical man may go
wrong in estimating doses OF medicine TO
allay his own ailments or tOTments, and
Lieutenant Schwatka seems to have suf-
fered acutely from some nalady of the
stomach.
The report of the Federal Commissioner
or Navigationis an encouraging and a hope
full ocument in most of its features. He
shows what strides American shipping has
made in the home trade under protection.
The foreign trade has also advanced, and
although the trans-Atlant shipping is still
in other hands there is now prospect of
seeing AZ least one line under the American
flag. But there Is a danger ahead In the
very liberal subsidies given to Australian
steamers by the Canadian Pacific Railway
and Canada. The mail service between this
port and Australia is not generously sup
ported by the United States Government
New Zealand threatens TO withdraw from
the contract unless more is done by the
United States. England appears inclined
Ia no al
The Canadian Pacific. To stop the communi-
cation between this port and Australia
would be distinct loss to the progressive
commerce of America.
Chicago celebrated Mrs. O'Leary and her
cow when the city had been rebuilt and
was fair to the eye In almost kindred
spirit Charleston is celebrating its resusci-
tatjon after the earthquake disasters The
city is given TO a week of festIYitv, mainly
in honor of the people of tie United States
who, By assistance and sympathy, relieved
distress and enabled order and progress TO
be evolved out or chaos. A violent earth
quake is one Of the most appalling catas-
trophies, and it must be said that the people
Of Charleston show an elastic spirit In hold
ing their week of rejoicing.
1t is awkward that man should not have
the privilege to so TO jail when he has a
mind to- a considerable proportion of
mankind have committed crimes enough,
although not punished judicially, to entitle
them to a brief sojourn at least in a prison
tlnk. at Santa Rosa one of the vagrant
class who was hungry and shelierless hit
upon a startling expedient TO correct the
harShneSs of tine law. He seems 10 have
asked for assistance and, being refused il,
he sent a eObblestOne flying through plate
glass window which cost $500. The owner
of the property has most diSagreeable
burden east upon him. He has lost his win
dow and he VIII be put 10 further expense
and sacrifice of time in prosecuting the
grant secures the attainment of his desires.
He will have shelter and good food, pipe
of tobacco, books 10 read and an occasional
game Of cards. He Is philosopher enough
to conclude that these Injuries are prefer
able TO gaunt want outside.