The morning call., 1893-12-29

BOARD, she attained a mean rate OF 26.7S
KNOTS per hour, equivalent to over thirty
one land miles. The intention of such
vessel Is TO go with a fleet and to chase
torpedo boats into shallow waters and de-
stroy them. The Havock is seaworthy
LOT long voyage. but, of course, at slow
speed. She carries 12-pounder Elswick
gun, with Dreech mechanism which closes
or opens IN one movement and cannot foul.
The fund for the relief of the unem-
ployed residents of San Francisco has
been started, and in city renowned for
lis charity should augment rapidly. The
total to be collected is formidable, and no.
oody need be under the appre heDslon that
In giving he is giving too much. 1t is half
the battle on behalf of the distressed TO
nave ascertalned the extent OF the distress
ana the numbe of the deserving. With
wise application of the money in doing
work In the nature of permanent improve
ment, contributors will feel that their gifts
are accomplishing good in two directions.
one excellent method Of benehtlng the
1und Is TO organize entertainments, such as
concerts. balls or theatrical performances
The North American Navigation Com
pany's guarantee fund has not yet been
obtained. Only $50. 600 is needed TO make
up the requisite 100000, and if that is not
forthcoming by to-day the report will go
iorth that San Francisco merchants. with
tDelr eyes open, deliberately choose to
ABANDON the lSthmus route to the Paclhc
Mall Company or anybody else, although
the competition set up has benefited the
trade OF California by millions in reduc-
ton of rates. 1t seems incredible.
The greatest diamond on earth yet dis
covered weighs over goo carats 1t came
from the Cape and may be worth any,
where from $1,000, GOO to $4,000, Goo accord
ing to the squeezability of the buyer.
When cut 1t will weigh much less. as it
has flaw, but it will still outrank twice
or thrice any diamond known. Emperor
william of Germany is said TO have al eve
TO Its purchase. Considering the amount
OF distress which exists in Germany and
the strength of the socialist movement. 1t
Is hardly fitting time to indulge IN such
ut OF extravaganza, but if his Majesty
BUYS 1t at all it will be out of the private
funds of the HOhenzollerns.
A table showing the fruit exports of tbs
year by rail affords good pabulum for re-
Election among growers as to how they
may reach other cities than Chicago on
equally good time. Chicago has somehow
become the chief city for the distribution
of fruit, as ii has become chief in the dis
trlbutl0n of meat, but it would be much
better plan for California growers could
they reach the principal populous centers
Independently of ChicagO's management.
At all events the aim should be to add TO
the distributing centers. There is room
for vast expansion of the fruit trade.
A report comes from Mexico that squads
of Chinese are heading for the Rio Grande
IN confident belief that it will be an easy
matter TO cross into United States terri
tory. The reward of the Smugglers is put
at $50 per head. Quite that amount re-
warded the agents who participated in the
extensive smuggling by way Of Puget
Sound ports. and a Chinaman is worth
just as much crossing from Mexico. The
sooner registration is completed the better,
and even then there Will be deception.