The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1893-07-25

The situation of the Stockton and Ba-
kersfield project has been made lively by
the circular which MIR. Z. z. Huntington
is said to have addressed to bankers and
capitalists warning them that any help to
establish local opposition in California
may seriously affect the ability of the
Southern Pacific to meet its general bond
requirements. This is quite compliment
Such au intimation is equivalent TO admit
ting that form id a BILE opposition can be
set up cheaply by the Stockton and Ba-
kersteld, which would thrive on rates
that would starve Dond-umbered CON-
pany. 1t is a plea to let the monopoly 60
ahead and squeeze all it can out af the
public of California forever Bankers
who are involved may listen to the war
bling Of this financial alarm, but there are
too many others not involved who will be
glad of an investment in the Stockton and
Bakersfield. There are also other capital
ists besides bankers. The aim OF the pro-
motors is to have the new road In the
hands of business men for the public
interest.
The Davie ferry to Oakland Is getting so
much patronage that on Sunday crowds of
passengers were carried and crowds had
to be left behind. No doubt all this will
be remedied in time. A company Is glad
to have an opportunity to provide for an
increase of business. The important step
has been taken of arranging with the cleo
tric-car companies of Oakland to convey
passengers to and from the landing with
out extra charge. On fiye-cent fare the
passenger crosses the bay and may ride to
Thirteenth and Franklin streets. or vice
versa. This boon is certain to make the
In harA hi Csn,
to the Southern Pacific steamers. The
advantage Of running into Oakland or
Alameda from the mole was thought to be
conclusive that the opposition could not be
a very serious menace. but when the pas
senger can get right into Oakland for five
cents the matter has another aspect. 1t is
expected that the Southern Pacific will
now run some steamers at fve-cent rate.
Thus the ,Davie Company has been OF sig
nal benefit to the public.
1t is now the turn of some Of tho English
papers to bee ONE hot-tem pered over the
demands of France upon Siam. Several
are speaking in quite an imperative vein
about England's duty, but the effect of
newspaper clamor. were it thrice as strong
as ii is. is feeble on a ol.headed man
like Lord Rosebery with Mr.. Gladstone
behind him. pro-French in his sympathies.
Newspapers do not govern in England.
In Paris they do. No ministry can long
stand against steady tide of hostility
from the Partisan press. The Partisan
organs are all in favor OF sw0op on Siam,
abating not ono jot of demands. The
French elections take place next month
anc politics play part in this decision.
There is much combustible matter 10 the
air, but it is extremely impr0ba bic that
England will do more than strive for
moderation, not so much for Slam. which
will be gobbled up some day, ~ for the
sake Of her own interests, chiefly CON-
mercial. When France does get possess
sion England will strive TO handle the
business of this region and Germany and
Holland will also have share. France has
made little use OF what she now possesses
in the East.
An unworthy apprehension appears to
exist in Canada. 1t is that owing to the
Siam difficulty and England's attitude the
British case on the BeriDg Sea question
is thought not to stand so favorable q
prospect in the decision of the arbitrators.
This 10 an insinuation against the French
utterly contemplate. The case is closed.
no more evidence will be heard. and the
decision. whatever 1t is, may be expected
to be conscientious and fearless. To ex-
pect otherwise would be to impute that
the arbitrators are not Independent enough
to do their duty.
II tobacco-g growing in California pans
out in the manner reported by Mr.. j. d.
Culp OF San Felipe, there will be moro
cultivators. Who would grow wheat when,
by planting fifty acres in Havana to-
bacco, crop of 10000 pounds may DO
raised. realizing. according to Mr.. Culp,
so cents q pound. or $500 an acrsp II 10
almost hopeless to expect that the tobacco
is as fragrant Of the right aroma as the
true Cuban growth in ono famous section,
but the price obtained 10 encouraging.
California will soon get through her
magnificent forests If the vandalism of
Telling the trees for the sake Of the bark
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