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The morning call., 1894-03-27
THE WORST BLUNDER OF ALL.

CONGRESSMAN Geary is reported as saying
concerning the proposed Chinese treaty:
The substantial feature Of the treaty is the
advance made 10 our right to restrict the
further immigration OF Chinese.
The right which Mr.. Gsary imagines the
Chinese Government has admitted exists
by virtue Of nations sovereignty. The
only instances where 1t does not exist are
those in which might triumpbs over right.
England at one time compelled China 70
admit foreigners to certain ports. 1t was
a clear case Of the triumph OF might over
right China would have enforced her
right to refuse admission Of foreigners had
she been able. England would not have
made the demand had she not believed
herself powerful enough to enforce it.
China admitted the right OF restriction in
1880. but attached such conditions to its ex-
Crcise that the admission was practically
valueless. In 1888 the United States exer-
cised its undoubted right to exclude. But
as a large number of Chinese are in this
country, the United States Government
has provided method by which those
now in this country may be distinguished
from those who may come in contrary to
law. The United States has, therefore,
taken the business of excluding Chinese
into its own hands, and with such promise
of success that the Chinese Government
Is trying to be readmitted as a partner.
But American statesmen should compre-
bend that when we subject the exercise of
powers Inherent in our sovereignty to
treaty conditions the other party to the
treaty acquires an equal right of construc-
tion of the terms of the treaty that we
possess.
After several years of legislation and
experiment we have got substantial con-
troll Of Chinese immigration. While there
will be occasional violation Of law, there
will perhaps be no more in proportion to
the number concerned than there are
criminals who escape from justice. The
principle Of our right &c exclude has been
established. 1t is believed that we have
also found out the way TO exclude. just
at this happy rest in the contention over
Chinese immigration the Democratic ad-
ministration proposes to abandon our hard
ly earned position, and expose the country
again to the vexations of renewed eontro-
versy, and In this blunder the administra-
tion seems to have the support of some
Pacific Coast Democrats. Congressman
Geary has shown himself up 10 this TIME
to be clear-sighted and courageous de-
fender of the interests OF this State. lie
was one OF the first Democrats In the
House who voted against the Wilson bill,
for the reason that it sacrificed California
industries. he was the author of the
original Chinese registration bill, and has
been regarded as consistent advocate Of
the policy of restriction of Chinese immi-
grafton. THE CALL hopes that it may
soon be authorized to announce that In the
expression above quoted Mr.. Geary was
| misrepresented.
The morning call., 1894-03-27
SPIRIT OF THE PRESS.

According TO Frank Hatton it is "three to
one that Adlai Stevenson will be the nomiue,.
for President at The next Democratic eonven-
tion." The sporty editor of the Washington
Post will find no end OF takers on this PROPOSE
tion, not necessarily because Adlai isn't In 1t,
but because hree to one against the field is un-
scientific betting.-Chicago Times.
It's reported that the Senate tarin-tinkers
have discovered that they have ovrrcalculated
the amount OF revenue which the amended Will
son bill would produce. AS such a calculation
is largely speculative any way it is difficult TO
see what material diff renee this would make.
One free-trade guess is as good as another.-N.
Y. Press.
A fat Boston policeman recently captured a
highway robber. who otherwise would have
escaped, by jumping on bicycle and chasing
him through the business streets Of the city.
The Recorder long ago pointed out the utility OF
the bicycle as an adjunct Of the police force
N. Y. Recorder.
Land must be cheap 10 suburban London
South Kenslngton) il. as stated, the British
Government has for s1,090,oo0 (e2O0,ooo)
bought i've aud half acres 10 extend the Brit
ish Museum. You could not get It for that
price in CIncinnati.-Clneinnati Enquirer.
Delegate Joseph OF New Mexico will make
the Territory's seventh effort o secure state
hood In Congress. Those who think that Con-
gress Will say mot for Joseph" this time had
better walt and see.-Boston Globe.
1t Is explained that the reason why the floors
Of the schoolrooms In Boston are NOT washed
oftener than once year Is because they are all
of hard pine and would splinter. Ohl-Boston
Herald.
Attorney-General OIney Is making a great
success Of bis effort to make Law Partner Mil.
ler's administration OF the Department OF JUS
tlce appear respectable.-N. Y. World.
Cynical scoffers will insinuate that April
Foors day Is an appropriate date for the Begin
ming OF he discussion Of The revised Wilson
bill.-Boston Journal.
All the canalboats In New York are to be pro-
PEELED by electricity. AT last something has
been found that the mules will not kick at.-
Philadelphia Times.
Bluefields dispatches suggest that the United
States owes a vote of thanks instead Of a tail
twisting to the British lion.-SI. Louis Re.
public.
Walte'S strength as a war Governor lies
mainly In his faculty OF surrendering before the
fighting beglns.-Globe-De Democrat.
You may talk about revival of trade as you
please, but the shoe boys business is always
brighte ning.-Plttsburg Press.
The next thing will De pneumatic tube be.
tween the Senate Chamber and Wall street,
Chicago Tribune.
The morning call., 1894-03-27
BEFORE AND AFTER.

The San Bernardino Courier keeps a
bold face on the political situation what
ever may be its inward apprehension. We
do not know that the editor of that journal
is relation OF General Taylor, who won
battle in Mexico after military science
had him hopeessly beaten. but he has
some OF the same spirit What can be
more iubilantly dlsregardful Of the deduc-
tioDs to be drawn from the recent eiec-
tions than the following:
California is Democratic Notwithstanding the
assertions to the contrary by the opposition
press. This Is an era Of tariff reform and the
Golden State cannoi AFFORD 10 lag behind in the
progressive race.
1t is due to the intelligence of our San
Bernardino friend to say that this opinion
was expressed before the proposed new
Chinese treaty was telegraphed to this
coast
The morning call., 1894-03-27
THE TARIFF AND IMMIGRATION.

The Los Angeles Herald has returned
TO discussion of the relations between a
protective tariff policy and excessive i'm
migration. There is, In fact, no relation
between these two conditions except that
when protective tariff is 10 force a de-
mand Is created for labor, which attracts
immigration. AS the same prospect is held
out to thousands, If not millions, in the old
countries, it often happens that the num-
ber who attempt to realize it is larger
than the prospect promised. The Herald
says:
The CALL says It has always advocated
reasonable restriction upon immigration, but
of what avail is sueh advocacy If it insists on a
tarin policy that is Inconsistent with restric-
tion? We repeat what we said before; policy
that places prohibitive duties on foreign goods
IS unfair to American labor unless it also places
limit TO the importation OF foreign labor to
make these goods.
The tariff policy is not inconsistent with
restriction of immigration. The tariff
policy creates a demand for labor, but it
never depends upon immigration. What
ever may have been the case in the in
fancy Of our manufactures, there has in
the recent past been no real need for
foreign help. Immigration has followed
the adoption of the protective policy
simply because that policy has created
better conditions for labor in this country
than prevail in Europe. THE CALL en-
tirely agrees with the Herald that high
duties on foreign goods are unfair to
American labor unless corresponding re-
strictions are placed upon the importation
of foreign labor. But, unlike the Herald
wa do not think il wise to check immipra.
ton by reducing the condition of American
laborers to the level of their foreign CON-
petitors.
The morning call., 1894-03-27
THE BENCH AND THE BAR.

THE CALL has received a number Of
letters advising q resort to lynch law in
the punishment of crimes Of the first mag
nitude, such as murder and arson. Lynch
law is not justified in itself but as a re-
buke to the bench and bar. Lawyers
weave webs of technicaIities about their
clients which, IL they do not deceive the
judge, serve as an excuse for granting new
trials. The assertion is made, also, and
perhaps with truth, that a person who
could not borrow a dollar on his own
credit can command thousands OF dollars
for defense after be has committed a
crime. The difficulties in the way of
bringing notorious murderers to punish
ment are urged as a justification to a re-
sort to impromptu action on the part of
the people. One correspondent says ''too
much law is as bad as too little" He then
argues that as we have had too much for a
number OF years 1t might now be well to
have period of too little.
The CALL does not refer 30 these corre-
spondents with any purpose to accustom
the people to the doctrine they preach. A
bench and bar that fail in their duty may
be reached In better way. The judiciary
is elective. and proper discrimination on
the part Of the public would retire to pri-
vate life every Judge who permits legal
sophistries to stay the execution of the
law. In most cases the offending Judge Is
not confused by the argument presented
for consideration. The combinations, ap-
peals, new trials and other stays of pro-
ceedings have much the appearance of
being part Of system. 1t may seem a
hard thing to say that both bench and bar
knowingly obstruct the course of justice,
but both bench and bar are daily giving
grounds for such belief.
The morning call., 1894-03-27

Phelan, president OF the executive committee,
will deliver the address OF welcome on Thurs
day evening. which viii be followed by the
oprning address by Professor Moses. Presi-
dent Andrews will then speak on the question
OF The Monetary Affairs of the United
States"
j. B. Benton, an of1cial OF the METROPOLITAN
Street Railway OF New York, is in the city. He
says that last year the elevated roads OF that
city Carried 5000, 900 more people than during
the previous year. The figures for 1892 were
2l3.OOO.Oo0 against 221, 100000 in Is 90.
twenty new engines were ordered during the
year, and the number of passenge!-coaches
employed is 1116, 20 new ones having been
placed 10 service during the past few months.
over 100000 tons OF the best white ash an
thracite coal is consumed per year and $500
trains are run every day. The employees num-
Der 5000. and all OF them are paid by the hour,
With twelve hours as the longest time any man
Is required TO work per day on the road. 1he
maximum pay is SO so per day. while engineers
earn 500 per month.
Across the river from washIgton. in the
town of Alexandria, Va, 4 curious custom pre-
walls relative to the punishment of uuruly chill
dren who have come under the ban of the law"
SAID A. M. Sontag Of the irst-named city yes
terday. .'At the station house a supply OF
well-seasoDed switches are kept on hand, and
when youngsier is brought in for some minor
infraction Of the law his father or legal guard
ian Is sent for and either pays the fine assessed
or gives the lad a sound thrashing, IN which case
the fine Is remitted. Ii is said that the plan has
been found TO Work admirably"
Hon. Walter C. Newbury OF Chicago, with his
family. Is at the Palace. Mr.. Newbury is an
ex-member Of Congress and was Postmaster OF
the big city by Lake Michigan during Cleve-
MD Hrsf Ne
among the Democratic hosts In the city men
toned.
Baron Werbtritz, chamberlain of the German
Emperor. Is again in the city, having returned
from Monterey yesterday. He Is at the OecI-
dental
The morning call., 1894-03-27
FRED WOODS WINS
Is Justice of the Peace for
Oakland.
The Supreme Court in Bank Re-
verses Department Two and
Gusts John A. Sands.

The Supreme Court in bank has re-
viewed the decision of Department aud
decided that Fred Y. Woods is entitled TO
take his seat as Justice OF the Peace Of
Oakland. John A. Sands is directed to
ret re In favor of Woods.
The case has been before the courts for
now nearly one year. 1t dates from the
elevation of Judge Ogden from the
justices Court to the Superior bench Of
Alameda County. His promotion caused
vacancy in the justices Court, which led
10 conflict of authority. The Board of
Supervisors appointed Fred V. Woods,
while Mayor Chapman claimed the right
to appoint successor and gave the Office
to John A. Sands.
Neither appoIntee would give way and
the matter came up before the Superior
Court, which decided that the Supervisors
had the right to fill the vacancy, and that
Woods was rightfully elected. Sands took
an appeal to the Supreme Court, which
came before Department 2, and on a
written opinion OF the Court Commls-
sionsrs the Justices of that department
reversed the decision Of the lower court
and gave the Office to Sands.
Woods did not yet givei in, but demanded
rehearing OF the case, which was
granted. and the matter argued before the
court in bank. Yesterday the case was de-
cided in favor of Woods. In so doing the
Supreme Court states that the conflict OF
jurisdiction lay in the difference bet geen
the rules laid down In the charter OF the
city of Oakland and those contained in the
Code of Civil Procedure.
Section 203 of the city's charter says
that ''in the case OK the resignation of any
city officer the Mayor shall have the power
to appoint suitab BILE person TO fill he
vacancy in any office except as in this
charter provided" On this Sands based
his claim. On the other hand. section of
the Code of Civil Procedure says that If
vacancy occurs In the Office of Justice of
the Peace, whether of city or township.
the Supervisors shall have power to ap-
point successor. On this point Woods
established his claim TO tine Office.
1t is decided by the Supreme Court that
the intention of the State Legislature Is
apparent. The Office Of Justice of The
Peace is a creation Of the constitution. a
Justice of the Peace is elected at a general
State election and qualities for Office under
the general State law. "The charter did
not create the Office OF Justice of the Peace.
The Code of Civil Procedure provides for
the organization of justices courts aud
the election of these ufficers is the same
for both townships and Cities"
So Fred '. Woods holds the Office and
will shortly be able to draw some back
salary. He has been holding forth for
twelve months without any salary what
ever.
The morning call., 1894-03-27
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT.

1t Is said TO be definitely settled that the Shah
Will reach England about the latter part of
July. He will first OF all call at ST. Petersburg,
accompanied by his favorite son, Prince Masud
Mizzs, about the middle OF June. From ST.
Petersburg be will proceed to Berlin and thence
10 London.
Congressman Charles A. Boutelle OF Maine
was Invited TO deliver the address at the Ma
tlOnal Cemetery on The Gettysburg battlefield
on Decoration day, but is unable TO do so, as he
had previously accepted an invitation to speak
on that day al Lynn, Mass.
Gladstone, in addition to $4,000 left him by
his father. has a rent roll of the HawaTden
estate, which came into the possession OF his
wife on the death Of the last male Glynne. Mr..
G!adstone's annual income is s125,O0o.
The Dowager Empress Of China celebrated
The slxtieth anniversary Of her birth recently.
she lit rally had the street Of Peking painted
red. One million two hundred thousand pieces
OF Six, forty feet long and one yard wide, were
used In decorating the streets.
John Wilkinson, who died recently In Lon
don. at the age of 80 years, was the most fam
Gus blbliomaniac IN England. he was an au-
thority iD the history of editions, engrayings,
pictures, coins and other works OF art.
During the coming summer President Eliot
OF Harvard will complete his twenty hfth year
as president Of that institution, ana there is a
movement on foot to present him with a gold
medal at the next commencement dinner.
The latest royal convert to bicycling is the
King Of the Belgisns. who now takes an hour
or two's exercise regularly every morning on
tricycle. In one Of the avenues adjoining Laeken
Palace.
Ex-senator ingalls, Is 10 return 10 politics in
Kansas. He may have heard that Mrs. Lease
Is going 10 Ireland.
The morning call., 1894-03-27

was saint as long as he stood in the way
of the political union OF the Hawaiian
Islands with the United States, but his
sanity attributes disappeared when he
ordered a preliminary lodgment at Pearl
Harbor. OF course the English press do
not clam that their Government emulstes
the virtues they so much admire in Mr..
Cleveland. but they plead in extenuation
the necessities of a colonization policy to
give employment TO their people. In other
words. defect in constitution prevents
them from being as good as they would
like others 10 be.
The morning call., 1894-03-27
MISMATED COUPLES.
Antonio Agacio Will Not Get Out of
Paving Alimony.

Judge Seawell has granted Henry A.
Frsnck divorce from Sarah F. Franck on
the ground of willful desertion.
Marie Koch has obtained divorce from
Peter Koch on the ground of willful deser-
ton. To the wife is awarded the custody OF
a minor child.
August LietZ denied especially and gen.
orally all the allegations of cruelty con.
tanned in the petition for a divorce fled by
his wife, Augusta LietZ.
Judge Levy has issued a restraining
order preventing Antonio B. Agacio from
interfering or parting with any of his
property while the order of Sl25 almony Ia
be paid to his wife, Ellen, pending divorce
proceedings. stands recorded against him.
Agaclo Is described as man of wealth,
worth anything from 100000 up to
81, 600 600,
The morning call., 1894-03-27

or are held under the civil service
law. The acceptance OF this rule
will be distinct step gained in the work
OF a reasonable reform in civil service.
Our Colusa contemporary admits that the
Democratic discomfort in regard to the re-
moval from Office has no justification.
Democratic journals which are so loudly
demanding that the President "wield the
ak" should remember that there are q
good many Offices in the country and that
the President has other things on his
mind
The morning call., 1894-03-27
Suddenly Oyertaken by Death.

Benedict Israel, an old man, who lived
with bis family at 1921 O'Farrell street,
was fonnd lying dead in an open lot at
OFsrrell and Octavia streets yesterday
morning at O'Clock. An autopsy showed
that his death resulted from apoplexy.
The deceased was a well-known CONNER
cial traveller. native of Germany and
aged 60 years. 1t is thought that be was
suddenly overtaken by death while on his
way TO bis residence.
The morning call., 1894-03-27
Look Out You Don't Get Left.

so WATCH THIS NOTICE.
Until further notice the rates via the Central
ana Union Pacific Railroads will be $40 to Coun-
Gil Bluffs and Kansas City, $50 so to Chicago, and
$46 SO to New York.
The Union Pacific is the only line running Pull.
man drawing-room sleepers and dining cars from
san Francisco TO Chicago without change In only
three and half days
Upholstered tourist cars TO Chicago daily with
out change.
ID. w. Hitchcock, General Agent. Montgomery
street. San Francisco Cal.
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For False Imprisonment.

Edward MandoDnet states, in a CON-
plant fled ye,tsrday in the Superior
Court that on November IA. 1893. William
j. and Mary Kelly caused his arrest on q
charge of violating an ordina ance of the Su-
pervisors. MandoDnet got clear of the
charge. but was imprisoned some time be-
fore he could get bail. For this injury to
bis fair name and business prospects be
wants S25, 900 damages.
The morning call., 1894-03-27
THE FOUR.YEAR TERM.

The Coluss Sun accepts the rule allow
ing Federal officials to serve out the term
defined in their commission. The term is
four years where limitation Is expressed.
The four-year term gives each President
the power to fill every Office during his ad-
ministration except. Of course, those
which are held to be non-partisan.
The morning call., 1894-03-27
Judgment Against BidIeman.

Judge Murphy gave judgment yesterday
against Enoch G. Bidleman In favor of D.
V. Hensris ct al. for S43, 593 80. This sum
represents the aggregate Of moneys which
Bidleman Is supposed to have embezzled
from his employers. Z. Martin e. Co.,
while acting as confidential clerk. As
bidleman is now serving term OF four
years imprisonment for this offense, and
has no ostenslble means, IL will be some
time before the civil judgment is satisfied.
The morning call., 1894-03-27
prprICATIoy OFFICE:

roE Montgomery street, near Clay, open untl II
oIcIoel, p n. BRANCH OFFICES: no Market
s.Yset nsav Kearuv open until u O'Clock midnight;
s3s HAYES street open until ego o'clock 5O5Larkin
street open until s30oclock SW. corner Sixteenth
and Mission streets, ouen until ocioeAi -oto
Hissior street omen until O'Clock; and 116 Ninth
street, open until $50 o'clock.
The morning call., 1894-03-27
Overland Route

The Shasta Route and Northern Pacific Rail.
road TO points In Washington, Idaho, Montana,
the Dakoias. Minnesota. Wisconsin, Illinois
and all Eastern States is the most comforl able
and picturesque line of all. Daily tram SER
vice. with dining, Pullman Palace and up
holstered tourist cars on all trains. T. K
STATELER, General Agent 63S Market st
The morning call., 1894-03-27
The Terrible Accident,

John Andrew Sully has sued the San
Francisco and San Mateo Railroad Com
pany to recover S20.270 damages for in
juries received in the terrible accident
which occurred on the night of January
q. 1924, when a crowded electrician turned
over at the corner of Thirtieth and
Chenery streets
The morning call., 1894-03-27
Phillips Rock island Excursions

Lea We San Frabcisc every ednesday and Sarur.
day via RIO 6RANDE AND Rock ISLAND Rvs
Through tourist sleeping cars to Chicago and Bos-
ton. Manager and porter accompany these excur.
sions thTo ugh to Boston. For tickets sieepng-car
acc ON m odatioDs and further information address
CLIFTON JONES. General Agent Rock Island Ry.,
30 Mon tgomery street. San Francisco.
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SUBSCRIPTION RATES:

DAILY CALL dncluding Sundsys), sc per year oy
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calendar month, through carriers DALI 49, 49,
Il 20 Per year postpaid. SUNDAY CALL ahy y
WEEKLY CALL $3.50 per year, postpaid " 1---1A->1
CALL s1 per year, postpaid
TEE CALL cannot return rejected manuscripts
nor VIII the edtor enter into cOTTesponosnee TO
kpecLLk them
The morning call., 1894-03-27

TIE EASTERN OFFICE OF TIE CALL.
80 Potter building New York City is provided with
fles of California papers. Visitors welcome. Ad-
Yertisng rates and sample copies furnished.
F. K MISCH. Manager
The morning call., 1894-03-27

LAST CHANCE. LOW RATEs-Judson's Ex.
cursion of Tuesday. March 81. will be the last op.
portunity at the low rates In their uphoIstered
cars and over the great scenic line Of the world
Apply right away TO any agent of the Southern
Pacific Railroad outside Of the city or TO JUDsON
d CO., 10 Montgomery ST.
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Ry Noted Artists.

If there is set of Picturesque Califor-
MIA" in the house. every person in it can
always tell what certain part of the State
looks like. The views are all the work of
nofed artiste
The morning call., 1894-03-27
THE DAILY MoRNTSG CALL

FUR SALE AT
New York. .BRENTANo BROS Union Square
3. SIZER, 1s9 State street
New Orleans. .GALLoT &JOUBERT, ,I155< Common
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NOTICE!

Any Of our patrons 0bO fail to find THE
MORNING GALL for sale By trainboys
will confer a fauor by notifying this Office
ef the fact, naming the date and train.
The morning call., 1894-03-27

MORE than $4,000 people read the "Pacifc
States Watchman'; 10000 bona ide subscrib.
ers; largest legitimate circulation OF any
monthly west of the Rocky Mountains. A few
dress VIM. II. BARNES, ST. AIMS building
San Francisco. Cal.
The morning call., 1894-03-27

"I have taken six bottles OF Hoods Sarsaparilla,
and find that 1t has removed the itching that had
all over my body and improved my appetite"
BERNARD ROONEY, Gas Howard street. San Fran
cisco, Cal.