The morning call., 1893-10-17

success is so apparent that other cultiva-
tors do not hesitate because they are not
convin ced. II is because replanting in
wolves very heavy expense. Cuit,vators
who have ample capital can afford to at
tack the phyll0xera in the only successful
way yet discovered, and they soon recOup
themselves by the rich yintages which con-
tinue year after year. But those who are
struggling, and who only sell their grapes
to the wineries, getting anywhere from S2
to SIS ton, are in no condition to make
a change. Their vines are doomed, but
they look on helplessly. 1t is great mis-
take to have too much vineyard for the
capital in hand.
The whole conditions of modern war
fare are being changed by the now dem
onstrated possibility of concentrating a
rapid fire of small-sized projectiles con-
tanning high explosives. The projectiles
take an impact at very high velocity.
sufficient to pierce considerable thick
ness of armor, but this advantage in at
tack is considerably increased by the ex-
plOsion upon impact. What ironclad in
her citadeis or along her armor belt could
long stand rain of such missiles? In a
short time most of the crew in the least
exposed would be hors de combat, and
holes and rents would be numerous. The
gain In fighting is constantly in favor of
the attack. A point may soon be reached
beyond which ii is impossible to 60 In the
construction of large battle-ships OR
cruisers, for their loss would involve too
many lives and a vast amount of treasure.
There is still a possibility, however, of
making land defenses impregnable.
According to Mr.. Selous Lobengula's
Matabeles, who are now at war in Masho-
naland against the South African COM
pany. have rather black history in their
migratons northward. They destroyed
one people root and branch who had made
a passable advance toward civilization
and were very peaceful in their valleys.
with plenty of cattle and well-cultivated
fields. The present conflict will terminate
in the Mata beles being worsted and driven
farther north out Of the white mans way.
MashOna aland is habtable by whites owing
to its high plateau elevation. During
two months of the year it is so cool that
fires are needed, and at no period is the
heat oppressive. 1t is country rich in
minerals, and has undoubtedly valuable
deposits of gold. which may far surpass
those of the Randi. With railway accom-
modation the country might give settle
ment to many millions under orderly gov
ernment Cecil Rhodes. the Premier of
the Cape, is a leader in cOloniZing Masho-
nalaDd. and the present embarrassment
will soon vanish.
Justice MeFarland's logic in the water
ate decision seems a trifle lame. and not
only the logic. but common-sense. He
says the matter of fixing rates requires
''the exercise of discretion and judgment"
and that the Board of Supervisors eXer-
cised its discretion and cannot be COM
peied to change its judgment. Then he
says the order is valid, notwithstanding
the veto of the Mayor. The decision leaves
it to be inferred that the Mayors veto
does not require discretion and jndg-
ment," and that it is one of those things
to be decided by tossing dollar in the
air. Why a Supervisor, or twelve of
them, should be endowed with discretion
and Judgment, and not Mayor, Is not
transparent
The fair management is anxious to get
possession of Strawberry Hill and the
lake in Golden Gate Park. When there
are gondolas on the lake and electric
illumination on the hill some very beauti-
full effects could be contrived. The banks
of the lake could also be made into
promenade. with hundreds of seats along
side. and band performances at the base
of the hill would prove a good feature.
The situation Is one that should not be
neglected if the arrangements can be
made.
The Marquis of Dufferin, whose eldest
son has been married TO daughter of
Senator Davis, has had very successful
official career, and is now the most promi-
nent man in the English diplomatic ser
vice. He has been Governor-Generalo of
Canada, Viceroy of India, ambassador to
Italy and Russia, has done some official
service for the state and is now in the
embassy at Paris. with $4,000 year and
a splendid house. 1t does not follow that
the son has the fathers ability, but the
status CT himself and his bride in what is
called society is in the premier rank.
st. Louis has a trifling amount of litiga-
tion on hand against 20S corporations
which have not complied with the law
affecting trusts. Occasionally the law is
presumed to be effective against these CON-
binations. but they somehow manage to
pay as big dividends, in altered shape, as
before. The Edison Electric Light Com
pany may not be trust, yet it has now
got under its thumb all other electric light
companies in st. Louis and the city will
soon enjoy the blessings of monopoly
illumination