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The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-07
THE UNIT OF VALUE.

A correspondent desires THE CALL to
publish the following from the foul teenth
section of the act of 1873, generally known
as the decentralization aci:
That the gold coins OF the United States shall
be one-dollar piece. which. at the standard
weight Of twenty-five and eight enths grains,
shall be the unit OF value.
THE CALL is asked if any one of the
men who voted Tor the act could have
been in ignorance of its effect to take the
unit Of value away from silver and give it
to gold. Our correspondent should bear
in mind the fact that during almost ninety
years, while the silver dollar had been the
unit of value, gold and silver had circu-
lated side by side, either being good for
the payment of all debts. and both being
uncommonly hard to get. The full signifi-
canoe of the act did not therefore impress
itself upon their minds. 1t may also be
said that the changing OF the unit of value
from silver to gold would have had no con-
siderable effect on the coinage of silver if
the coinage of a silver legal-tender dollar
had not been dscont inued. Whether the
dollar of one metal or of the other was
declared the unit of value. the dollar of
the other. if of equal commercial value,
would serve equally we'll as money. IL
this needed proof it is found in the fact
that before the gold dollar was made the
unit of value it had equal purchasing and
debt-paying power with the silver dollar.
Silver bullion had been in 1873 for some
years little dearer in the market than
gold on the legal ratio, but there was no
difference in the money value of the two
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-07
CHRISTIAN SOCIALISM.
The Presbyterian Ministerial Union
Debates Grave Questions.

Rev. E. j. Dupuy of the French Reformed
Church addressed the Presbyterian Ministerial
Union In the misSion-room OF the Occidental
Board yesterday. Rev. DIR. Noble, the presi-
dent, presided. and there were present as vi s.
ltors Rev, W. II. Baugh of Sacramento, Pro-
lessor Raymond Lepler of Vallejo, Rev. John
c. Miller of Winfield, HANS, and Rev. +. r.
Ferrand of Pittsburg. Pa
Rev. Mr.. Dupuy interested the ministers by
stating that at the age of 20 he was a rank So
cialist, a Red" and had continued to be until
he was converted, and that then he became a
Christian socialist, identified with the profess
sors OF that faith in France. The society of
Christian socialists. he said, teaches most en-
phatically that every one must work, and that
1t Is the duty OF the church TO DO what 1t can
toward adjusting the differences between capi-
tai and labor. The solution OF the mater the
speaker said, was in cooperation, which was
taught by the Bible.
Mr. Dupuy told his hearers that be had
known men 10 work sixteen hours day for a
mere pittance, and 10 be unable TO attend
church because they had 10 work on Sunday.
He had also known rich men 10 give large sums
for the erection OF chuI when they had
accumulated the money by cutting down the
W ges Of their employees.
Christian socialism was discussed at some
length by the assembled ministers.
Rev. Mr.. Scott declared that he was OF that
faith, and Rev. Mr.. Sinclair said that co-opera-
lion was often carried TO excess. The subject
will be further considered TWO weeks hence.
Next Monday Rev S. S. Palmer will read q
paper on Church Loyalty"
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-07
COMPETING LINES.

While capitalists are considering She
advantage of railroad from Stockton to
Bakersfield. scheme to compete with the
Southern Pacific has been tried between
the towns of HanfoTd and Bakersfield
The Hanford Sentinel says that China
man raised a crop of beans in that locality
and desired to ship them to Bakersfield
The Southern Pacific proposed to charge
him all the traffic would bear, and the
Chinaman set his business organ at work
to discover some way TO get his beans to
Bakersfield without paying all their mar
ket value for hauling. He finally made a
bargain with a teamster, who made a
profitable job of it and still left some
money for the Chinaman. This transac-
tion sets the TuIare Register at work fig
uring out the chances Of a mule-team op-
position to the great railroad company.
The Register takes the exact rates of
transportation, closely estimates the cost
of doing it by mule team and comes to the
following conclusion:
A six.horse freightlng team can afford to
make round trip from Tulare TO Stockton and
return every two weeks. year in and year out,
for 500 for each round trip, and haul five tons
Of freight for an average rate of $40 per ton
each way, or a half OF / cent per pound, a rate
which is much lower than the average rate
the railroad company receives row. Is it any
wonder that the people complain that the rates
charged are excessive and that they are willing
10 grade free of charge roadbed for a line OF
railroad that would certainly be competing
line ?
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-07
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT

November will be the one hundredth ami.
versary OF The birth Of the late William Cullen
Bryant, and The people OF Cummington, Mass,
early life of the poet was spent in that neigh
borhood.
Major Won Wissmann. the famous African eX-
plorer, who recently resigned his office as Ger
man Commissioner, is now engaged In writing
a history of the suppression OF the revolt in
South Africa.
The combined assets OF the Rothschlld fam
lily in Europe are not less, it Is said, than
So, 000,000,00O. The virtual head Of the family
is Nathaniel Lord Rothschid OF London.
Generals James Longstreet, John B. Gordon,
Wade Hampton and Joseph Wheeler are the
only survivors OF the nineteen lieutenant gen.
erals OF the Confederate army.
Octave Thanet is greatly interested In pho
Biography. She is going to use number of the
photographs she has taken as illustrations In
one of her stories.
Chief Justice Coleridge was the most eloquent
speaker whom the bar, In this country at least,
has produced.
Miss Alice Moore of Cleveland Is one OF the
few women who have made a century record on
the bicycle A century run means to ride 100
miles in a day.
Percy Sanderson has been gazetted British
Consul General at New York, In succession to
Sir William Booker, retired.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-07
A DISPLAY OF POWER.

The Washington correspondent Of the
Cincinnati Enquirer thus describes the
battle over the tariff bill:
Since Saturday, too the President has dis
played his power Certain members had circu-
lated call for a House caucus 10 take affairs
in their own hands outside of The conference
managers. 1t has been abruptly stopped, and
the agents are now under cover. - 1t is
TO be confessed the situation is not only hope
less but critical. So long as the President
commands the lower branch-and Ii is nantes
he does-it will insist on free coal and iron ORE
This Will never be granted by the Senate. The
Senate would doubtless yield much on the
sugar schedule, but on tie other Items OF con-
tention is bedrocked.
An impression at one time prevailed in
this country that it was unseemly, if not un-
institutional. for a President to attempt
by persona efforts to influence legislation.
When Congress meets he recommends
such measures as In his judgment will pro-
mote the general welfare of the country
Congress uses its judgment as to the enact
ment of such suggestions into laws. The
President, who has the bestowal of many
valuable offices, is supposed to refrain
from exercising the influence he derives
from his control over patronage for or
against any measure Congress may have
under con sideraton. 1t has always been
regarded as improper fur President to do
so. But on several occasions Mr.. Cleve-
land has disregarded the rules of conduct
all his predecessors have carefully OBJ
served. HI must either distrust the wis
dom or the honesty of Congress. He has
not only neglected to enforce laws which
preceding Congresses have passed, but
presumed to tell Congress what bills it
shall pass. The wonder is that the party
submits to such dictation.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-07
DECLINE AND FALL OF SENATOR
WHITE.

Senator White predicts the ratification
of the proposed treaty with China as if its
ratification were something that his con-
stituents very much desired. Our senior
Senator presents a good opportunity to
the right kind Of an interviewer. The
people of this coast would like TO know
why Mr.. White supports the proposed
treaty. Is it because he thinks that unre-
stricted Chinese immigration would be a
good thing for the State. or does he think
tbere will be no considerable increase
under the treaty? While Mr.. Whites
political career will doubtless close with
the century. the people who sent him 10
the Senate find him an interesting
psychological study. If he now believes
in Chinese immigration, by what means
has he been converted to that belief? If
he holds that the new treaty will rot per-
NIT an increase of Chinese immigration,
our people would like to know by what
process of reasoning he fails to note re-
suits that are patent to every one else.
There are people in the United States who
sincerely believe that it is our duty TO keep
the United States open TO all races who
think they can better their condition by
coming. There are other people whose
business enterprises are such that they
can profit by cheap labor and whose men
tai makeup is such that they do not care a
copper what happens to other people so
that it does not happen to them. Are we
to place Mr.. White with the humanitarians
or with the would-be man-dealers?
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-07
CAUSES OF FAILURE.

Democratic paper attributes the failure
of the Cleveland administration to a lack
of leaders capable of acting together when
charged with the responsibility of impor-
tant legislation, There is perhaps some
thing in this, but more in the mental att
tude a long period of opposition had
forced the party to take. For a quarter
of century the Republicans had advanced
policies and the Democrats had opposed
such policies. The latter took the mega
tive of all issues created by the Republi-
cans. They only got upon Repu blican
ground when the Republicans had moved
on to some other measure of public policy.
This habit of mind is illustrated in the
present Democratic attitude on the tariff.
Given complete control of the execu-
tive and legislative departments of Gov
eminent they abandoned their own theory
of a tariff for revenue only and tried to
climb upon the protective platform. They
acted as if afraid of their own plat
form, and doubtless were. Now, most
people want policy carried out by it's
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-07
EVANS IS READY.
The Registrar to Receive
Voters.
Interesting Features of the New
Election Law - Huge
Tickets.

The registration Of voters will begin at the
new City hall at 8 o'clock tomorrow morning
and continue from A. NJ. to P. NJ each day
until October 10. Registrar Evans believes
the registration will reach 10000 this year,
thus piliDg up larger list of names than has
ever been secured in this city on similar &C.
cason.
The new election law has added several new
features to the Work of registration this year.
Among other provisions the law states that the
Registrar shall mail to all voters, fifteen days
before the election, samples OF all The tickets
TO be voted. This feature of the law VIII be d
source OF great sorrow to the letter carriers, as
the tickets Will be about the size OF small bed
quilts. The present intention is to make the
tickets Is inches wide by A inches long, but
loot or TWO may have 10 be added 10 these
figures after all of the conventions shall have
had their say
The law also states that each voter shall be
enrolled fifteen days before the election. This
is for the purpose of atfordiDg an opportunity
to verify the lists to prevent stufDg and rectify
all errors that may have crept ill.,
An interesting feature of the purity bill is
that provision which limits the amount each
candidate may spend for his election expenses 3.
The schedule is arranged with reference TO the
term OF the office sought, and is as follows:
One year or less, per cent of the first years
salary; between one and two years, 10 per
cent of the first years salary; between two and
three years, Is per cent; between three aud
four years. 20 per cent; over four years, 10 per
cent
Each candidate is required TO make a sworn
statement of the amount of his expenses, and II
the foregoing schedule be exceeded the candi-
date is disqualified from holding the office
sought.
he precinct boards will meet October 16
and remain In session five days. Three officers
Will preside at each precinct, making S79 10
all. These officers will be selected by the
Registrar from lists of names presented him b y
the Democratic and Republican committees.
and will in turn be submitted TO the Board OF
Election Commissioners. or the three officers
at each pre- clnct registration place, two Will be
Democrats and one Republican.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-07
The Jury system.

Editor Cdlt-SIR: The telegram In your
paper OF August announcing the presentation
of bill by Senator Perkins TO the Judiciary
Committee OF the Senate relative to proposed
change IN the jury system OF our Federal courts
whereby three-quarters OF the jury can md
verdict, and abiding TO my connection with the
same, seems to render 1t proper that | should
give some definite information on the subject.
On June &c last sent TO Senator Perkins a
letter, OF which give you copy:
SAN Francisco, June 26, 1894.
Hon. George C. Perkhts-DEAR SIR: The bill
proposed by Mr.. Stone in the House relative TO the
anarchists" prompts me to address you.
Judge w. w Morrow OF the United States Dis
trlct Court, California. John r jackson ana
General w. II. Dmond have authorized me to-day
to their names to you in counseing the at
tempt TO be made to have altered the jury system
OF the United States courts so that quarters
or fve-sixths find verdfcts in all cases, in
stead OF recurring tne vote to be unanimous as at
present They believe as do, that such course
VIII DC especially applicable 10 the cases Where
anarchists are under trial.
You will see from the newspaper clips inclosed
how the matter has been and VIII be considered
mere when the next Legislature convenes fou
will see how from the short article which was
sent out 10 gather the feeling of the community
the sentiment has gained in strength. You WIZ
see many familiar names among those VINO ap-
prove, and 1t Will be very fitting thing TO nave
Cantornla lead the way in Congress TO Drlhg ABOUT
this most sensible alteration.
The bill before the last Legislature was drawn
up most carefully under Judge Wallaces APP
prevail and sent by me with letter of Introduce
ton from General Dimond to Senator voorhees,
You Will see by his telegram why 1t was defeated
and you hope will feel encouraged by the many
names OF those whom youiknow aud respect, ana
VINO respect you. to advocate this most desirable
measure. Very respectfully yours
HORACE f. CUTTER.
On the 28th / wrote again, with the add
tional earnest approval of Judge w: wal
lace, formerly OF our Supreme Court. To these
letters received on July % reply from Sena-
tor Perkins, OF which the following IS copy:
UNITED STATES SENATE
WASHINGTON, July u, 1894.
Mr.. Horace r. Gutter. San francisco, CaI-MY
DEAR SIR: Yours of June 26 and % only reached
me today, having been tied up en- route oy the
railroad strike.
The plan suggested by you seems TO De very
well Endorsed by the ones who are in my opinion.
most competent to judge oft. / would be glad IL
you Will send me copy of the bill introduced In
the Legislature and the draft of the bill necessary
TO pe presented In the Senate. IL seems TO me
also that II would be well TO have petition
signed by lawyers and others in favor OF the pro-
posed change; this also please SEND me- Yours
very truly, GEORGE G. PERKINS
To this letter replied on July 80 by sending
him copy of the bill, and stating: There Is
no time TO get up a petition; the names used
| publicly In letters TO various newspapers can
be quoted by you, as they all personally author
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-07
CHEAP MONEY IN LONDON.

At a superficial glance one would say
that the exceptionally low rates of money
in London is a sign of financial security.
But the accumulation of money in one of
the financial centers of the world is open
to another reading. 1t may indicate lack
OF inducement to invest in industrial enter
Drises. When money can be had on good
security at less than per cent a year the
fact of its remaining idle is pretty conclu-
sive that money invested in industrial en-
terprises will not pay even that low rate.
But there is one source OF consolation for
the London capitalist whose money is idle.
His money is constantly increasing In
value in its relation to commodities. The
2 per cent year it now draws will buy
more of the things that go to make life
comfortable than per cent would lew
years ago. An American Iree-trade con-
temporary. being intent upon showing
that the hand-laborer is better off in hard
times than he was when times were good,
compiled table showing how much more
dollar will buy now than in the previous
decade. This table, which is compiled
from the price lists of Reeves, Purvin q
Co.. Philadelphia. shows decline IN the
past twenty-four years of little more
than so per cent. Leaving out flour, in
which the decline has been greater than in
groceries. dollar will buy twice as much
of the articles in the list as a dollar would
buy in 1870. A part of this fall is due to
the appreciation of currency to a coin
basis between 1870 and 1879, but if we
begin at 1878 we find the rate Of decline
but little less. Now the rule that applies
to wages applies also TO income derived
from investments. If the wage-earner's
dollar will buy twice as much now as it
would buy in 1873. so will the bond
holders dollar. Consequently if the
London capitalist finds that he can get but
2 per cent for his money he contents him
self with the reflection that the amount
now received from an investment is equal
in purchasing power or debt-paying
power 10 twice the sum received in an in
vestment of the same amount OF money
twenty years ago. How it will be in the
future no one can tell. Staple articles are
now selling in many cases below cost
Cost may be decreased little by reduc-
ton in rates of wages, but the margin on
this item is small. On the whole the out
look for capital in London would be better
If there was demand for money that
would justify an increase in the Bank Of
England's rates of discount.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-07
SIX WITTY ONES.

Friend-I suppose there are times when sad
thoughts come 10 one Who'll to leave college
for good.
Graduate-Yes. l was just thinking that l
would have 10 buy my own t0bacco after this
Judge.
"What beautiful watch Bunker carries"
Eyes, but it doesn't DelOng TO him."
"HOw do you know that?''
II heard him say it was half a minute slow"
Chicago lnter-Ocean.
Teacher-The race is not always to the swift
Do you understand the inner meaning of that?
Bright Representatives. the head feller's tire
gets punctured.-Streer& Smiths Good News.
REHABILITATION some OF the most familiar
American birds?
Jersey boy-Sparrows, turkeys and mosqul-
toes.-SlreeI & Smiths Good News.
Professor-You do not appear to be much In
terested in the study of prehistoric man.
Miss YOungthing-Mercy, no! He's dead
New YORK World
Professor-If Sub" means under and "urbs'
means city, what are the suburbs?
Pupil-Beer tunnes.-New York World.
The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-08-07
RAILROAD ORGANS AT WORK.

From, time 10 time the public has re-
ceived limitations that the Pacific rail-
roads, ami Mr.. Hunting ton in particular,
would not really object to Government
foreclosure. OF course no one takes any
stock in such an assertion. 1t is merely
thrown out for blind to enable the cor
porations to more effectually cover their
track at Washington. If any one has any
doubts on the subject he has only to mole
the course OF the railroad and corporation
organs from New York to San Francisco.
All of them have something to say about
what they affect to consider the folly or
the injustice of foreclosure. AS to in
Justice there is none of that in demanding
payment of debt when due. The folly of
foreclosure seems to be based on the idea
that the road would be run by the Govern
ment on political basis and exploited by
politicians. That argument would be
stronger if those who offer it could show
any instance IN which Government opera
ton of any public business has been any
where near as corrupt as the exploitation
of these railroads by their arrangements.
This is saying nothing about the fate of
the people at the hands of corporate man
ayers and The Government respectively.
The most prominent railroad apologist
that has recently come to the front is the
New York Times. 1t holds that the ques-
ton is not one especially affecting the Pa
cifc Coast, and that we should not make
ourselves quite so prominent in demanding
foreclosure. OF course, other parts of the
country have an interest in the matter, but
none equal to that of the Pacific Coast. es-
pecially California. The trouble with
some of these New York papers is that
they think they know more about what
other parts Of the country need than the
people of those parts. Good advice to
them would be for them to go West and
learn something about the country beyond
RuffalO.