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The San Francisco call., 1899-06-22
SEEKING CHEAP LABOR.

c ONE time ago We directed attention TO a move
ment started in Philadelphia 10 organize
- company 70 establish and operate factories in
various South American countries for the purpose OF
producing there the goods in largest demand among
the South American people The object OF the pro-
noters Of the enterprise Is 70 open field OF in
vestrent Tor American capital where the profits
likely to be larger than at home. Such field, they
argue exists in South America because with cheaper
labor with no expense Tor extensive transportation
and no tariff duties to pay the goods produced in the
country where they are be sold will yield better
profits than any manufactured in this country.
Enterprises OF this kind have become common to
the British by reason OF the TACT that they have long
had surplus capital seeking investment in ali parts
OF the world. It Is only recently, however that the
capitalists OF the United States have given them even
casual consideration. Our country has afforded
such inviting opportunities OF ali kinds that have
imported capital from abroad and have not thought OF
sending it 70 other lands a change has come over
the minds OF Eastern capitalists OF late. They
longer content with the inducements offered by the
West and the South for investments. but rivaling
the British themselves in the extent to which they
venturing enterprises beyond the seas.
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes the undertaking OF
an enterprise under control OF men in that city TO
establish woolen mills in China Cotton and silk
cheap labor OF the Orient and the promoters OF the
rev enterprise reasonably expect to accomplish
equally good results in the product OF woolen goods.
As the new venture Is an experiment. it viii not be
started upon an extensive scale The Inquirer says.
however Should this mill prove success it will be
followed in the future by other plants OF more
formidable character As the Chinese have shown
themselves be adaptable and clever all kinds OF
work the labor supply should be readily found and
a combination OF cheap labor with the American Ia
Dor saving machines will probably make the enter
terprise most profitable one"
Here IS clearly the beginning to industrial and
social system OF new menace that IS more porten-
ous than that OF the trusts Ii surplus capital
be abroad any large extent, instead OF being
used TO develop our resources and TO advance in
dustrics the time will come when cheap labor com
petition will be far than any we have yet
known. American capital American machinery. and
Chinese labor working in China will be hard com
petitors indeed for the American workngmen al
home
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-22
THE PRIMARY ELECTION LAW.

IRON every point OF view i IS desirable that the
primary election law should De given fair trial
II practical operation before any steps are taken
either 10 amend i or TO end il The people have long
desired law designed 70 prevent frauds al the pri-
rrares and TOW that has been enacted II Is out
right and fitting i should be fairly tested IN order
that IL merits and dement's may be clearly revealed
Tor guidance in future legislation on the SUBJECT
: -hould such be found necessary.
Such being the condition of affairs u = TO De re
GREETED there should be movement on the part o.
a7v number Of citizens 70 have the law declared n
valid before thorough trial has been given it The
approaching municipal election will afford complete
tes Of every feature Of the law and that event is now
"a near a. hand that nothing can be gained by lore
stallng Il No harm can come 20 the interests OF
any citizen by awaiting the outcome OF the practical
experiment but much harm may come TO all II this
chance be lost Of determining wherein the law IS good
and wherein i Is deficient
L IS well k1oHn the act does not give universal
satisfaction No act Of new legislation ever does Il
IS certain however there has been we'll nigh univer
sal demand for a. act protecting the rights OF
= primary elections The presen. law has been
enacted il response 10 that demand 1t expresses the
viii of the majority Of the people represented in
the Legislature. and has received the sanction and
the signature OF the Governor It Is now about 10 be
tested II every [aTLlculaT ana Dy t0at test VIII De
shown whether II IS worth while preserving whether
!. should be amended OF whether should be abo-
ished altogether
The attitude OF The Call this issue Is exactly the
same that taken with respect to the movement for
contesng the validity OF the charter The argu-
ment in each case Is substantially the same. When
the charter submitted the people for consdera
ton and action The Call opposed it. but since it has
been adopted The Call maintains It should now be
given trial that it may be and clearly under
stood how far il subserves the welfare OF the city how
far It IS improvement upon the present form OF
municipal government, in what it needs amendment
and in what respect il should be changed
II the primary law be bad. the best way TO disclose
its evil features and to bring about their repeal is TO
enforce it So long as II remains untested il will con
tinue to be subject to mere academic disputation
Nothing but full and fair trial can really test its
merits Those therefore who are seeking to have it
declared invalid before such trial are in the same
category as those who trying to have the new
charter declared invalid In each case the interests OF
! the public being subordnated to individual
caPrces preudices interests It is for the public
good that the charter should be tried and the
primary law tried. When the tests have been made
we can then know what to ask OF the next Legisla-
ture in the way OF reform and can expect fair degree
OF harmony OF opinion as to what reforms are needed
+ IT each case
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plank il their platform settle the business a. the
next Presidential election, the same being anti
administration. The merit OF that platform IS rs
b-evy. thing rot 70 be despised in This day OF many
words L is also one which will command the sup
po Of al the calamity howers in the nation for ii
signifies opposition to al the great administration
policies which have restored prosperity Al home and
increased our prestige abroad
On the subject Of candidates the Independent says:
At present TO man stands prominent il We except
5ryan, whose financial views will unfit him for Sue
cessful candidate German, Southern man, IS not
available. Our own State-we will give the ex-
United States Senator the credit Tor honesty and ca
pa0iities-cannot furnish standard-bearer. Who
next: Why not Cleveznd' OF all the men in the
Democratic ranks he is the who is on the proper
side Of the issues OF the times"
There you have Il, Grover Cleveland, standing OF
single plank and representing nothing but opposi-
ton the administration, the and substance
OF the politics Of the independent Ii s unquestion-
ably clear and strong There may be confusion
among the Democrats Of al other parts OF the
United States. but there i none in Inyo-
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COMPELLED To
REFUND PART
Of THEIR FEE
Police Court Attor-
neys in Trouble.
DEFENDED PRETTY OFFENDER
REPRESENTED THEY WERE Do
ING so FOR CHARITY.
The fearful Condition OF Defendants 5
Wife in Court Led 70 Dlsclos-
ure OF the Facts in the
Case.

4 woman bathed II tears and haT'ng
three young children beside her aroused
considerable sympathy Il Judge Trad
wells court yesterday morning Sns Ess
Mrs. Thomas Fallon. and nsr husas Il
was accused OF petty larceny IN stealing
two pool balls from the HetroPoie saloon,
on Market street. Z week ago Ee Eas
drunk and did not know What n vas
doing When arrested MS wife pu- -
Sl59 cash bah for MS release
The case came Up for rr-sI yesterday,
and the Judge felt inclined 70 deal s.
verely with th= defendant which causei
the wtfe's tears 70 aow- Some one r0yk
pity OF the wife and asked hs- what vas
the matter She told her s-ory. ard said
that she mad giren Two LAWYERS $50 ,
get her husband out q MS trouble. ou-
she vas afraid ne would b sent 70 jail
The Judge was notified and ne sent for
Mrs. FalIo1- She repeated her statement
that she had given 800 o Ire attorneys,
which staggered hin. as rhe attorneys,
Webb and Caldwell, had told Mn l--aL
they were defending the case out of c-s--
ity. Mrs. FaIlOn said thai she a1o her
husband had succeeded il saving 81 OFT
Cf his earnings as steam 1tEer- I'D
that was why she had the money % pay
the attorneys VINO represented 20 Ter
that the case was serious one
The Judge sent for Webb. and he E1alty
admitted that ne had got the 500. but
whatever fire FallCn had 70 pay WouL1 -
taken out OF il The Judge was indig-
nant and demanded LnaI part ot the
money should be returned. and 81 vas
reluctantly handed over 70 Mrs Fallua-
The Judge then. after consulting Prose-
cutting Attorney Carpenter. suspended
sentence for thirty days ard allowed Fa--
lon 70 20 OF his own -ecogniZancs-
II pppeared that FaIlon had gone mo
the saloon drunk and took Up different q
-icles IN Z playful manner ard replaced
them The two pool balls he put II rs
pocket and forgot all about them till =
was arrested. For defending him on 9i1rh
trifing charge fee 0f S110 was consi6-
cred out of AL reason. but added - tfst
was The statement that the defense vas
conducted out Of charity. 50 as q get 4
nominal fine imposed
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-22
CONSERVATION
IN THE COUNTY
CLERKS OFFICE
T he Force Must Be
Greatly Reduced.

The Justices Of the Supreme Court yes
terday handed down a decision which
caused CONSERVATION in the County
Clerks office and cast a deep gloom into
the hearts OF nearly hundred employees
many Of whom stand every chance OF
losing their political jobs
The decision was in the case OF the
city and county OF San Francisco against
William BroderIck- as Auditor. The &C
ton was Instituted last year 10 enjoin TIE
Auditor from allowing the demands OF
certain assistant registry clerks and copy
lists appointed by the then County Clerk
Curry The Auditor demurred 10 the pc
rtiOn and his demurrer was sustained.
The petitioner refused 10 amend and
Judgment OF dismissal was ordered. from
which an appeal was taken. The Su-
preme Court says that the principal GueS-
ton is not as much the right Of the Clerk
TO appoint as il is of the duty OF the city
TO pay the salaries OF mis- appointees. The
court says:
Section 81 Of the county go3ernment act is
tne section containing the authority which il IS
contsnded authorized these appointments II
is a general section and reads as follows
Every county, township and district officer
except e supervisor or judicial officer. may sp-
point as many deputies may BE- necessary
for The prompt and faithful discharge Of the
tainly a grant Of power from the Legislature
TO the designated officers. authorizing them 70
appoint necessary deputies but the question
of the compensation Of these deputies when
appointed is quite different matter II does
not follow that because the deputies may be
appointed. their salaries must be paid by the
county. Such q construction would re-
suit IN a grievous interference with the coun-
~ funds and would come clearly within the
Purview Of section Is. article XI OF the con-
stitution.
In conclusion the court says:
The County Clerk Of the city and county Of
San Francisco by the act Of February l3 lsSD.
is given fixed salary. and Is allowed a fixed
number Of deputies and assistants. whose com
has the power under section 81 OF the COUNTY
Government Act TO ap3oint additional iepu-
ties AMI assistants Il the needs OF his office 50
require. but in the present condition Of the
law the CONDENSATION OF these extra assist
ants and deputies must be paid for BY himself
The judgment is therefore reversed with d.
rections TO the trial court 70 overrule the Au-
ditor's demurrer
In the case of Harry Piper. as chief
deputy clerk with a salary of $3.50 PEI
month the court says: The Office here
in question was created by an act of the
/ Legislature, approved February II 1Sa1
{ Judgment appealed from Is affirmed
Under the. decision the County Clerk
( is allowed, eight courtroom clerks. eight
I register clerks. seven assistant registe,
clerks. one copy clerk, two record clerk:
! and three copyists, a total of twenty-nins
employees. Under the present system there
/ are twelve courtroom clerks. twelve regis.
+ ter clerks, twenty-four assistant register
/ clerks, twenty-nine copyists-a total al
Z seVenty-seven employees.
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-22
A VOICE FROM INYO.

y S the men to whom the Democrats OF the nation
\ look for leadership and guidance are apparently
too much muddled even to direct their own steps,
much less those OF the party the editors Of the Demo
cratic press throughout the country have to hoe their
own row and to preach such gospel as they can de-
wise out OF their individual faith for the enghten-
ment OF their readers.
In this emergency the Inyo Independent comes
forward with platform and candidate each Of
which has some merit, and that is more than can be
said OF the dogmas ard the tickets proposed by the
organs Of Democracy in larger cities and OF greater
pretensions
Concerning the matter OF campaign issues the In
dependent says the anti Republicans need but one
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-22
She Neglected the Third.

The Geographic will Of the late Maria
p. Regan, at enc time a resident Of this
city, who died April Is last, at San Reno,
Italy, was fled in the Probate Court yes-
terday A remarkable feature of the Will
IS that IL dispcses of but two-thirds Of
decedent's estate as follows: To a sister.
Johanna A. Stokes. one-third of the real
estate and improvements belonging to the
testatrix situated on the west side Of
Montgomery street, between Bush and
Sutter. and running back to Trinity; to 4
brother, W. J. Regan, and a sister. Caro-
line A Nixon one-sixth of the estate
each. The remaining third is not dis
posed of in the testament. w. ]. Regan
is named as executor, to serve without
bonds
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-22
AUCTION SALES.
THE MUNICIPAL CAMPAIGN.

u FCACSE there IS confusion in Democratic
= councils, because there Is wrangling among the
- leaders the Republicans OF San Francisco ap-
pear 70 have reached the conclusion that wlth good
nominations they can carry the municipal elections
.rs ;s without the exercise Of any great amount 81
energy L IS time 70 dspel that deuson. The con
test is likely 70 be hard one and i viii require
tte activity on the part Of Republicans 70 achieve
the sweeping victory needed assure the city and
county good administration and to begin the opera
toa oi ,he new charter under favorable conditions
The u-angng among the Democratic leaders and
bosses has had the effect OF setting them work
gauizing their factions in the ranks OF the party
Pheanites Buckleyites Raneyites, are al energeti-
caly al work Democratic clubs allied with one fac
ton or the other being formed in all parts Of
the city and every effort is being put forth IN
crease their membership The result Is that while
Republicans are attending each his private affairs,
giving little heed to politics. the Democrats are rap
idly being organized Tor the campaign
That the npudent usurpatons OF the Committee
o; One Hundred viii cause irritation in the Demo
cratic ranks Is not TO be doubted. that the strife
among the factions opposed 70 the committee xill
add 70 the t.ssensons IS also sure. but il Is by no
means certain that such disagreements among the
bosses viii materially weaken the voting strength Of
the party that is now being organized in the Demo
cratic clubs 10 matter how bitterly they may fight
among themselves over the nominations ali the clubs
ere very apt 70 work sody for the ticket when once
II has been named
The fight among the Democratic bosses has en-
gagged 50 much of public attention that comparatively
little notice has been taken OF the activity in the ranks
Almost every day, however. there Is meeting Of
Democratic club in some part Of the city. The &C
trity OF the precinct managers IS apparently unceas
ing. and the movement OF Democratic organization
has now reached point where il cannot be longer
overlooked or ignored with safety. Republican lead
It their party and 10 the taxpayers OF the
city enter once upon an equal activity in organ
ling those elements OF the people who are opposed
to the domination OF the city by Democracy under
any Of It's bosses. whether Phelan, Buckley Rainey
McNab or anybody else
The summer will soon slip away and then the cam
paign Of the fall will begin in earnest It is now Ger
tain the Democrats viii by that time be thorough,
organized for the contest They will have all the
sure voters and many doubtful voters enrolled anl
will start the campaign with great advantage unles
the Republicans have been equally active during tn
It IS time therefore for Republicans to sc
TO work. The organization and upbuildng OF Re
publican clubs should begin at once.
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-22
CHARTER TEST CASE.
Demurrer Sustained and the Matter
Now Goes to Supreme Court.

Through an agreement of counsel Judge
Hebbard yesterday made pro forma or
der sustaining the demurrer of the Elec-
ton Commissioners TO the petition of the
county ofhcers for an injunction 10 re-
strain the placing o. their Offices in the
election proclamation and on the ballots
under the charter. From the order made
by Judge Hebbard an appeal VIII be taken
by George d. Collins. who represents the
officials. and the matter Wilt be argue
and determined before the Supreme Court
The agreement that the pro forma order
should re made was arrived at for the
purpose of eXpediting matters. The ne
ton has now been 1isposed OF as far a.
the lower court is concerned. and the ina
decision Of the Supreme Court will re
anxiously awaited. especially by the off,
clals and enemies Of he charter
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ANSWERS TO CORRESPONDENTS

NO PREMIUM OFFERED-M =
Stockton. Cal There is no premium Of
fcred for 80 pieces coined in the United
States after 1874
FOURTH OF JULY-Ig City. During
the present century the Fourth ~ july fsLl
y g. g, IS. 50, 3 and g
FORD's THEATER-s.. City. Ford's
Th=ater in Washington. D. c. the one n
which President Lincoln was assassinated.
collapsed June 2 1893 Twenty-Five per
sens were instantly killed and fifty were
seriously injured.
ENGAGING IN BUSINESS Nal
termoro. Cal. L Is I rule of This depart
rent never to give advice as 70 ths IL
vestment Of means OF energy in any bust
moss and for that reason cannot tell you
whether II would be wise for you 70 er-
gsge in the transportation business II the
Few mines in Lower California
THE PARIS COMMISSIONERS Con-
slant Reader Yreka Cal This depart
nent does not give legal opinions. as that
is province that belongs 70 the courts.
IN regard u the appointment Of Paris
Exposition Commissioners from Califor-
MA the law plainly says: 1T is made the
duty OF the Governor OF California with
in ten days after the passage OF this act
10 appoint three commissioners one from
the northern. one from the central and
one from the southern portion o- th5
State. who shall constitute the California
Paris Exposition Commissioners
This act shall be il force from and after
its passage" The act became . law dur
ing the last days OF March by the Gov
ernor aft7xing his signature 70 it On the
30th OF April Re appointed B c Truman.
On LAY p ". ". Foote and on May >
E ". Runyon. Whether he had the
power 10 make these appointments after
the time specified in the law lapsed can
be determined by any citizen who wishes
70 test the matter in court
A MARRIED MANS WAGES-G., So
nora Cal. The law Of this State in the
matter OF the exemption OF the wages Of
a married man says: The earnings Of
a judgment debtor for his personal serv-
ices rendered at any time within thirty
DAYS next preceding the levy Of execu-
ton or attachment when il appears by
the debtors affidavit that such earnings
are necessary for the use of his family
residing in this State. supported in whole
or in part by his labor. but where debts
are incurred by such person or his wife
or his family for the common neCessaTles
of life the one-half OF such earnings
mentioned are nevertheless subject 70 ex-
ecutive garnishment or allotment 70 sat
isfy debts 50 incurred
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Reduced Rate to Detroit and Return
over Northern Pacific Railway.

The C E convention will be held in Detroit
this wear commencing July 5. The Northern
Pacific will be official route il was in 1897.
when the convention was held in San Francisco
over lC COO people returned East over the
Northern Pacific and they were loud in their
praises over the many beauties seen along he
line You will have a nice. cool pleasant
Journey enjoying the most luxurious Of accom-
modatons. Stopover allowed at the wonderful
Yellowstone Park. Send SC in stamps for il
Illustrated book to T. K. Stateler. General
Agent sSs Market st San Francisco.
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-22
Official Route Christian Endeavor
Excursion to Detroit.

Leave San Francisco D m June So via
Central Pacific, Union Pacific. Chicago and
Northwestern and Wabash Railways. one day
spent al both Denver and Omaha Exposition.
Round trip rate TO Detroit SsL For reserva-
tions and further Information address George
P. Lowell. Tr--s sportation Manager California
Christian Endeavor I626 Eighth ave. East
Onl
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-22

Suit was fled yesterday by Margaret
BoIger against the Blanchatd Company
to recover 81. 600 for the death of her hus-
band. William BolGsr, who was killed On
Nav u by a falling spar on the ship Alice
blanchard. Negligence on the part Of the
defendant cornpany Is charged
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-22
A Young Mans Downfall.

Alexander Breckenridge, alias Jameson,
VINO Systematically stole teeth from the
firm OF ]. H. "A. Folkers & Bros and sold
the platinum attached to the teeth to as
sayers, was convicted by Judge Tread
well yesterday on two charges of petty
larceny and sentenced to six months in
the County Jail. He belongs to a respec-
table family and had been employed by
Or Cochrane, dentist, for a number Of
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-22
WHAT WE DO NOT NEED

NCR esteemed contemporary the Los Angeles
| Times, informs Gage Burns and all others
- interested: II there is one thing more than
another that the State OF California doesn't need
and can get along without it is extra session Of
the legislature
Lest that simple notice should not be sufficient. the
Times goes on to say to the Governor the would be
Senator and all others concerned: I'VE can worry
along with the Hessian fly. if it comes. the Canadian
thistle the white, purple and black scale. drv sea
son, short crops, or any other ordinary complaint
but considering the experience had with the regular
session an extra dose OF that drastic medicine would
turn the stomach OF the State"
Then by way OF emphatic conclusion and for 4he
purpose OF mpressng the gals OF the extra session
scheners, our warning contemporary adds: "It will
take at least two get things dsnected I'D at
the capital and the with the chloride OF lime and
the oopperas can should not be nterfered with Let
us have no more stenches until they come along in
the regular course OF events"
he argument Is not long and is so clear that
the Governor and the man OF the side-tracked Sena
torial scheme will be able to understand if There
needs to be added only that it represents the universal
sentiment OF the taxpayers OF the State When they
read 1t they will shout, so say we all OF us"
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-22
Low Rates to Detroit, Michigan, for
Christian Endeavor Convention.

The SANTA FE ROUTE Will make rate Of
sS1 for the round trip. Tickets ON sale Juns
2sth For fun particulars call at ticket office.
62S Market street. this city. or his Broadway.
Oakland.
The San Francisco call., 1899-06-22

The best appetizer and regulator OF the d.
gestive organs is DR.. Siegert's Angostura Bit
ters. Try it Be sure 10 get the genuine