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The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22
TARIFF-MAKING

To the average citizen it seems that the
Senate ought to be able to arrange the
tariff in a much shorter time than it evil
IDENTIFY intends to take. 1t is not new
issue to the Senators. Nearly all OF the
leading men in that body have taken part
in discussing the Mills tariff, the Mckin-
ley tariff and the Wi son tariff. They have
been talking OF tariffs and duties for more
than twelve years. and by this time, 1t
seems, ought to have arrived at some con-
clusion concerning the degree of duties
which are necessary to provide revenue
for the Government and an adequate pro-
lection to American industry.
This view of the csse. however. does not
take into consideration that tariff-making
is by no means the comparatively easy
task of applying general principles to
particular condition OF affairs. In the
maxim of every new tariff a thousand
conflicting interests are excited. The men
who are charged with the duty OF fixing
the rates are confronted on every side by
opportunities to adopt rates which will be
OF advantage to one or the other of these
opposing interests. A multiplicity of de-
tail is, therefore, involved in their work,
and it requires time and careful considera-
ton on their part in order TO accomplish
anything that will be fairly satisfactory
to private interests and at the same time
beneficial to the public.
Senator Allison, who has had as much
experience as any mem Der of the Senate
in the conduct of our tariff legislation,
and who is as we'll versed as any in the
best means of provi ing once for reve-
is of inin
it will take the Senate ct least two
months longer to so amend the Dingley
bill as to make it acceptable to even
bare majority of the Senators. He does
not even venture to declare that two
months time will be sufficient, but while
asserting confidence in the ultimate pas
sage Of the measure leaves it doubtful
when it will be done.
The difficulty OF devising q tariff empha-
s zes the importance OF taking this SUBJ
iect out of politics as speedily as possible.
That of course can be accomplished only
by the adoption of a tariff which will be
SO satisfactory to the people that there
will be no further agitation for q change.
The Senators are aware Of this fact and
will undou btedly act on the present bill
with the intention of m aking it perm anent
if possible. For that reason if for none
other. some basis OF general agreement
will be sought for and adopted even if it
can be obtained only by compromise.
The country. as the Republican platform
says. wants this question settled right and
then wants rest. The Republican leaders
seek to accom- plish that which the plat
form calls for, and while the deliberations
may be long and the processes of making
the tariff may seem slow, it will be best
for the country in the end that sufficient
time should be taken to make tariff
which will give the country in the future
that rest from changes of duties which i.
needed by industry and com merce.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22
MUSIC AND MUSICIANS.

There must have been sad memories for Carl
Goidmark in the hundredth performances of
his opera, "The Queen of Sheba," which have
taken place almost simultaneously at Vienna
ana Buda-Pesth. His librettist, S. II. Won
Mosenihal, and most of the artists who cre-
ated the various roles wnen the work was first
performed in 1873 at the Imperial Opera OF
vienna are all dead. and the few survivors
among the original singers have all retired
from the stage. So GoldmarK is, so to speak,
the sole survivor, for the conductor and man.
ager who helped to produce the work are
dead. At Dresden and several other large
German towns THE Queen OF Sheba" is also
on the eve of its hundredth performance
Goldmark was first attracted toward the sub
1ect Of MS most successful opera by seeing dis
played In Viennese artstore Kaulbach's ia
nous Printing of the entrance of the Queen
OF shepa into Jerusalem. 'What a splendid
subject for romantic OPERA" he exclaimed,
and Immediately sought the poet Mosentha
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A FUNNY LITTLE FELLOW.

funniest little fe Ter
You'd NEE: as the DAYS go by
Tell him the good Lord made him,
Certain to ask you ''Whys"
Tell him the stars are shinin'
Way up here in the SKY,
An the good Lord made 'ern shine for Him
Certain to ask you "Why?"
Hearin' the song birds cAliin,
Hearin' the night winds sigh;
Watchin' the spring rains fallin',
An always askin' ~Wny?"
Tell him that heavens above him
All foored roun with the sky;
Tell Inn the folks all love him,
Ger ain 10 ask you "Why7"
frank l.. Stanton In Atlnnta Contribution
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paid very high price for it. Wagnerians are
hoping that the new owner will publish the


paid very high price for it. Wagnerians are
hoping that the new owner will publish the
fragment
There will soon be two new "Bohemias" in
the field in Italy. The Bohemia" of Puccini
viii be given first at Rome and afterward at
the Lyric Theater in Milan, and the "Bohe-
mia" composed by Leoncavallo will make it's
first appearance at the Venice Tn ater, Venice,
during the coming exposition of fine arts.
Nine. Elise Frandin, the great Italian Carmen,
will Create the role of Musette in the latter
work and Nine. Storchio will be the Mimi.
Decidedly Bohemia" is In vogue, for Masse-
nets " Bohemia" has been popular in Italy for
several seasons.
1t is said that great success has been
achieved at the Grand Ducal Theater of Olden-
burg by an unpub .ish d opera. the words of
which were written by Prince Emile Schanaich-
Carolath and the music by the Landgrave of
Hesse. The composer of the opera is blind, as
was the late King of Hanover, and one can
imagine what immense industry the Land
grave has shown in writing the score of the
opera, which is called "Fathme," for he
arranged il for orches ira himself.
veritable epidemic seems to reign among
the chefs dorchestra of the Grand Ducal
Theatsr of Weimar, for they all resign the
baton after month or two OF service. Com
posers sucn as Richard Strauss, Eugene
d'Albert and Reznicek succeeded one another
rapidly last season, and the present con-
ductor, Herr Wolfram, is preparing to quit his
post This state of things will not augment
the prestige of the theater, formerly rendered
so celebrated by Franz Liszt
The latest recruit to the variety ranks is
Hayden Coffin, who was here some years ago
as Lillian Russel's leading man, and made a
bigger hit than the prima donna. He is sing
ing at Daly's Theater in London at present,
but he is TO go to the Oxford Music Hall in a
few weeks.
At Bordeaux new lyric drama entitled
"Zanuha" has been played with great sue
cess. The composer, Charles Nougues. is only
% years of age.
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small number of omen have served as
letter-carriers in England for many years, and
they give general satisfaction. Only few
months ago a noted old postwoman died at
Cutsyke, some ten miles fr m Leeds From
the Queens accession, in 1897, till 1869, she
was The letter-cas rier in The ancient town
of Pontefract, and was never known to be alb
sent from her duties from sickness during the
thirty-two years. Monckton Mines, frst Lord
Houghton, took an interest in her career. and
was instrumental in obtaining Government
pension for her in her declining years
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and the financial condition of the institution
was shown TO be good. There is q balance on
account of about $4,000. The question of
raising the admission fee. a present $500. and
placing it upon n life inSuranc. basis, was dis
cussed, but nothing definite was done in the
matter. After electing officers for the ensuing
year reception rendered by Mrs. Sanchez to
friends of the institution was enjoyed. The
officers are: Mrs. r. B. Sanchez. president;
Mrs C. E. Gibbs, vice-president; Mrs. H. W.
lhorp, secretary; Mrs. S. l.. Foster, treasurer.
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Faster Time on the santa Fe Route.
Three and One-half D,ys to
Chicago St Louis-Four
and One-half Days to
New York.

Leaving San Francisco Mondays and THURSDAYS.
at p NJ, connection is made at Barstow with the
famous Santa Fe limited train. Dining-car buffet
smoking-car, vestibuled Pullman, palace drawing
Toom sleepers The handsomest train on earth
equipment and appointments fau!tiess Daily
through sleeping cars, bo b palace and tourss
Oakland pier to Chicago. Tickets also sold via
Ogden, Portland, Moiave, Los Angeles, Deming OF
Ell Paso 10 AL points in the United States, Canada
Mexico or Europe. Ticket office 644 Market
street. Chronicle Building Telephone Main 1881
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Railroad Tickets to the East via Rio
Grande Western and Denver and

At lowest possible rates. with through Pullman
buffet and tourist sleeping service every dav
Personally conducted excursions leaving Tuesday
" ednesday and Thursday. Only line permittiu
stopover at Salt Lake City al classes of tickets
Detailed information and tickets furnished al IL
Montgomery street, or 3l4 California stres-
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Sons of st. George.

the Sons and Daughters of ST George viii
give grand entertainment and dance to-
morrow evening in st. Georges Hall in CON-
memoration OF st. George s.day. Elaborate ar
rangements have been made for the entertain
ment OF the many who will no doubt be
present to enjoy the programme that Is to be
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

There were n o public b.quests in the Will of
William T. Adams rOliver Optic'D. 1t was
very brief and was written in the authors
own hand, under date of April 2I, 1885 Gas
simple token of my high esteem and regard,
to my sons-ln-law, Sol Smith Russell and
George w. White, give $1,000 each" All the
remainder OF his estate, including his copy
rights and other literary property, he be-
queathed to his daughter Mrs. Alice Adams
Russell, the wife of Sol Smith Russell.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22
Old Ladias, Home.

The annual meeting OF the board of trustees
and the board OF lady managers of the Protest
ant Episcopal Old Ladies' Home was held in
the parlors OF the home. on Golden Gate ave-
nue.. last evening. ANIMAL reports were read
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22
Tho Argonaut Degree.

There was an immense crowd in Native
sons building last night to witness the officers
OF California Camp No. 4 of the Degree of the
one candidates. There was great deal of
lmpressiveness at the frst-degree ceremonies
ferred.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

Ex-senator Sawyer says he did the best
work o his life between the ages of 45 and
65. so there is a chance yet for Bryan to
become n statesman.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

Our new Minister 10 Turkey will soon
be referred 10 as ministering Angel,
and he will have plenty OF opportunity to
deserve the title.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

The Democratic successes in the Eastern
cities have already had bad effects. They
have started the Bryanite tongue mills
again.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

The New York Reform Club banquet to
Cleveland is coming off very soon end The
country might as we'll get itself ready to
stand the shock OF roorback.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

FOR II HoARsENEss, CoUGHs, ASTHMA AND BRoN-
CHTAL TROUBLES use "BroICTS BronchidL TTochesn
So d only in boxes. Avoid mutations
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

AS everybody is liable to arrangements OF the
stomach and bowels, the need of Ayers Pills Is
universal. They are the best cathartic.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22
CAL glace fruit soc per lb.. at Townsends

SPECIAL information daily to manufacturers
business houses and public men by the Press
Clipping Bureau (Allen's), $40 MONTGOMERY.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

The Los Angeles fiesta may be good TO r
business, but after all the Balboa avenue
will be the better drive of the two.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

Quite history is attached to the auto
graphic fragment OF an opera by Richard
Wagner, dated March 1. 1888, and containing
thirty-six pages in folio, which was dedicated
and given to the Musical Society of WurZ-
bourg. The master must often have regretted
having made this present for in 1879 he made
attempts to regain possession OF the fragment,
and as is owners demanded an exaggerated
sum for it Wagner sued for its recovery. He
lost his case and had to pay the costs, which
amounted to $16O. This relic, which has
never been published, has just been sold at
WurZbourg TO Mrs. Burrell of London, who
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

II there is any virtue in persistence
Senator Morgan will get his Cuban reso-
lutions adopted even if ne has to talk the
Senators to death and pass them by his
own vote.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

1t is not certain yet whether the silence
of Boy Bailey is a sign of wisdom or only
an evidence that he is clam.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22
1hE CALL SPEAKS FOR ALL

but it will pay better to watch the tariff
fight
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

Some people say Russia is backing
Greece and some say she is backing
Turkey, all of which goes 10 show that
some people will say anything so long as
they do not have to bet on it.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

The fires of war in Europe may not
spread far, but all the same it is a good
thing for the United States ;hat there is
plenty of water between her and the con-
fiagration
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22
Christian Endeavorers Coming.

Artistic paper-hangiug painting and interior
grains sc roll MERIGAN, 1902 Webster St
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According to reports from the seat of
war the Greeks ere winning in Epirus and
the Turks are winning In ThessaIy. The
Turks will capture Athens from the east
and the Greeks will take Constantinople
from the west. After that the powers
will come down the middle and rearrange
tAings as they wsre.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

which took place last Friday in the Sale Erard
was the occasion of a very warm and personal
success for the eminent pisnistes." Speaking
of the performance OF Raff's "Gavotte Musette"
the paper adds: "The Miles, Sutro executed
il with impeceable method, combined with
perfect art, and they received the enthusiastic
applause of the public"
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

We have many interests at stake in the
tariff legislation and some of them are of
nature which We cannot consent to COM
promise, so now is the'tIme for California
to hoist her standard and stay with it.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

We have many interests at stake in the
tariff legislation and some of them are OF
q nature which We cannot consent to COM
promise so now is the'tlme for California
to hoist her standard and stay with it.
Since the appearance OF the Servian
peoples as claimants to the heritage of the
Turk in Europe, the Russian bear seems
TO have concluded tha' Constantinople is
a sour grape and not ready for picking.
1t is believed that when the Finance
Committee reports the Dingley bill to the
Senate it will have to be introduced to
that body by somebody who can vouch
for 1t, as it will never be recognized by its
face.
THE position taken by the Democratic
party in 1896 will never be surrend cred, :"
says Mr.. Bryan, so it seems to be the in
tention of the party to occupy the head
waters of Salt River as a permanent pos
session.
That the foreign trade of Hambur
should surpass that OF Liverpool is some
thing of a novelty, and yet ii is as ex-
asperating to the free traders as if it were
a chestnut with q burr on it made OF
barbed wire.
Predictions are being freely made in
Washington that as soon as the House
resumes business and party trouble begins
Bland will come to the front "a the Dem
ocratic leader and Bailey of Texas will
take a back seat.
1t is foregone conclusion that Europe
will not allow the Turks to go too far toward
Athens. The Turks may acquire glory and
the Greeks get wisdom, but neither party
will be allowed to take any spoils, for the
big nations reserve those for themselves.
1t is reported that Lord Burford, eldest
son and heir of the Duke of st. Albans, is
on his way around the world and will
arrive in this country before long, SO all
persons having heiresses in charge will
take notice and be ready to move them
out of danger.
David Bennett Hill is repo rted to be
amusing his enforced retirement BY try.
ing to reorganize the Democratic party IN
New York, but be is careful to confine his
efforts to the task of framing State plat
form, and let's the National buzzsaw
severely alone.
When the floods go down in the Missis-
sippi Valley, when the new tariff has be-
come law, when the harvests are ripcn-
ing in the fields, we shall have prosperity
glowing with the summer. Now is the
time to get on the right side of the mar
ket and profit by the revival.
An Oklahoma Populist is quoted as
having said that his party "by reason of
the incompetency and treachery of its
leaders has been failure and disgrace"
and now those people who think that no
Populist ever talks sensibly have good
reason for revising their opinion.
The new Minister to Mexico, Powell
Clayton, has been visiting Eastern cities
to ascertain how he can best assist their
merchants and manufacturers to build up
trade with that country. and now it
would only be the fair thing for him to
come to San Francisco and study our con-
ditions little.
According to reports from the seat of
war the Greeks are winning in Epirus and
the Turks are winning In ThessaIy. The
Turks will capture Athens from the east
and the Greeks will take ConstantinopIe
from the west. After that the powers
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

Predictions are being freely made in
Washington that as soon as the House
resumes business and party trouble begins
Bland will come to the front a. the Dem
ocratic leader and Bailey of Texas will
take q back seat
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

When the floods go down in the Missis-
sippi Valley, when the new tariff has be-
come law, when the harvests are ripcn-
ing in the fields, we shall have prosperity
glowing with the summer. Now is the
time to get on the right side of the mar
ket and profit by the revival.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

The new Minister to Mexico, Powell
Clayton, has been visiting Eastern cities
to ascertain how he can best assist their
merchants and manufacturers to build up
trade with that country. and now it
would only be the fair thing for him to
come to San Francisco and study our con.
ditions little
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

Since the appearance of the Servian
peoples as claimants to the heritage of the
Turk in Europe, the Russian bear seems
TO have concluded tha' Constantinople is
sour grape and not ready for picking.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

That the foreign trade of Ham burg
should surpass that of Liverpool is some
thing of novelty, and yet il is as ex-
asperating to the free.traders as if it were
a chestnut with burr on it made OF
barbed wire.
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

An Oklahoma populist is quoted as
having said that his party "by reason of
the incompeiency and treachery of its
leaders has been failure and a disgrace"
and now those people who think that no
Populist ever talks sensibly have a good
reason for revising their opinion.
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THE position taken by the Democratic
party in 1896 will never be surrendered, :"
says Mr.. Bryan, so it seems to be the in
tentlon of the party to occupy the head
waters of Salt River as a permanent pos
session,
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

1t is foregone conclusion that Europe
will not allow the Turks to go too far toward
Athens. The Turks may acquire glory and
the Greeks get wisdom, but neither party
will be allowed to take any spoils, for the
big nations reserve those for themselves
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

David Bennett Hill is repo rted to be
amusing his enforced retirement By try.
ing to reorganize the Democratic party IN
New York, but he is careful to confine his
efforts to the task of framing State plat
form, and let's the National buzzsaw
severely alone
The San Francisco call., 1897-04-22

At Bordeaux a new lyric drama entitled
"Zanuha" has been played with great sue
cess. The composer, Charles Nougues, is only
% years of age.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-01-13
A SCANDAL ALREADY.

1teieis an ugly scandal back of Con-
gresham Dingley's "declination" of the
treasury portfolio in McKinley's cabinet.
The presldent-eect had Dingley slated
for the place and the tariff hearings were
being hurried along rapidly, so that "the'
Dingley bill" would be the title of the
measure when the extra session convenes
and at the same time Dingley would be
foot-loose to step into the cabinet. But
last week an incident happened that has
served to change the program. Hanna
appeared and insisted that Dingley so
frame the tariff bill as to favor the great
trusts and trade monopolies which had
paid up the millions of money to secure
McKinley's election. Dingley refused to
comply with Hanns's request. A scene
followed and Mckinley is now casting
about for secretary of the treasury who
has sense enough to dance right when
Boss Hanna winks the other eye.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-01-13

Connections with main line and
branches as follows:
At Antonito for Durango, Silverton
and all points in the San Juan country.
At Alsmosa for Jimtown, Cresde, Del
Norte, Monte Vista and all points in the
San Luis valley.
At Salida with main line for all points
east and west, including Leadville.
At Florence with r. 4 O. @. r. R. for
the gold camps Of Cripple Greek and
Victor.
At Pueblo, Colorado Springs and Dem
YER with all Missouri river lines for all
points east.
Through passengers from Santa Fe will
have reserved berths in sleeper from
Alamosa If desired.
For further information address The
undersigned.
7. ]. HEM, General Agent,
Santa Fs, MN
8 K. Hoopzs, @. r. A,
Denver, Colo.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-01-13
Our Southern Border.

Undoubtedly many Americans will re-
move to Mexico this year. The outlook,
both commercially and industrially, in
that country is very bright, and Ameri-
cans with. capital would have good
chance to make money. Mexico is on
silver basis and prices are well main
tanned. It's business men and producers
do not have to contend against falling
market. What they produce or in other
ways acquire for sale brings a profit in
the market and therefore business is good
and trade is active. Under the circum-
stances it is no wonder that many Ameri-
cans are thinking OF removing to Mexico
The American population of that country
will be largely increased in the course of
a few years, and that will have the effect
of drawing the two countries closer to
each other in the bonds of friendship.
Mexico is growing and it will continue to
grow as long as the great difference in
price exists between silver and gold
which now operates as protective tariff
and stimulates the production of Next
can products. The people of the United
States may learn lesson from the ex-
perience of Mexico which should induce
them to change their financial policy
Denver Republican.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-01-13

The Frisco road has just won a big
victory in the New York courts, in the
valuation of $13,OOO,OOo bonds which it
needs In making Improvements and the
reorganization of the affairs of the road
will now go forward with vigor. The
South German and Dutch bond-holders
of the road are ready to take these bonds,
and the proceeds will 60 long way
toward breaking the gloom in south
western business circles, particularly if
part of it goes into the construction of
that 700 mile gap between Sepulpa and
Albuquerque.