The morning call., 1894-01-07

OIL GERS, who, in the ordinary sense OF the
term, are gentlemen, by a German tribunal
at LEIPZIG. These men did not act as
private 10 dividuals, but as men detailed
for duty. and their expenses were paid by
the French authorities TO the extent OF
$1,000. The French accuse the Germans of
spying out their weaknesses and strong
places, but the proof that any one ar
rested was authoritatively employed is
lacking. But there seems TO have been
proof enough at LEIPZIG. Very little has
been SAID about the discovery in France.
ne incident is one that must be endured
ana not boosted about, especially as The
French code makes such offenses punish
able with death or penal servltude for lie.
i n time of war all stratagems are fair,
with the attendant consequences If Offend
erS are caught, but during peace how Is II
honorable to play the part OF sneak In
disguise 10 ascertain trit1es about fortresses
and batteries? Suppose these French
officers had been shot. what then? How
could Government plead for mercy if 1t
mad employed them?
1t is something of wonder in finance
that the six millions of Cherokee bonds. on
which the Government guarantees 4 per
cent interest, should have stood open to
bidders until the present. The Astors
have finally acquired them at small
premium. One reason is said to be that a
five years run of the investment is not
sufficient inducement. Capitalists must be
fastIdious in dull times of trade when
they fight shy of such an opportunity to
earn Interest on large amount. Many
who have their money IN railroads are
not so well off.
Up in the mountains, amid the snow.
Shprltf SpOuf and biS 6pnnfips have
anything but warm time, but they may
have it warm enough before they have
Evans and Morreli in their custody. These
worthless must also be suffering from the
inclemency of the mountain weather in
winter, and they are not supposed to have
either money or resources in 1000 and
clothing. But as they have their lives at
stake they are not likely to sigh for the
comforts which the Sheriff can bestow.
Scott has his reputation at stake in max
ing recapture and he may succeed.
The exhibition of Chinese at the Mid
winter Fair-a Chinese theater, josshouse
and restaurant, with few industries all
thrown in-is not specially intended to de-
light San Frsnciscans, who are familiar with
MOngol ways in many shapes, but the un-
en- llghtened Eastern visitors who are apt to
preach to California the duty OF liberation
anu WUbu the
fair is over, San Francisco will very likely
take the benefit Of the further en- tertain-
ment these imported Celestials are capable
of affording. They will not return to the
Flowery Land until they have mind to.
just the same thing will occur here as at
Chicago. They Will become permanent
residents.
How the President and Secretary
Gresham would like TO have a cable to
Hawaii at this juncture! The COrwin's
news was only two days behind that which
had preceded her arrival by a telegraphc
journey Of 10000 miles, but in the time
that must elapse before an answer can be
sent, what mOmentOus things may occurl
Events have shown that direct cable is
an urgent requirement. but to lay one per-
haps six months would be necessary.
The making of cable 1000 miles long cam
not be carried out as fast as opening a
hank OF yarn.