The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, November 19, 1895, Page 11

THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 1895. GREAT BRITAIN'S GRAB What She Is Doing in the Alaskan Boundary Question. REACHING FOR JUNEAU. First She Makes a Point and Then, in Possession, Pro- ceeds to Argue. = | A STATEMENT OF THE CASE.| No Reason Why the Exact Line Sheuld Not Have Been De- | termined Long Ago. | There boundary Alaska and the not have bee is little excuse why the exact! i between the Territory of | British provinces should | n surveyed and permanently rked out by monuments long ago. The United States made the purchase of Alaska | from Russia nearly thirty years ago and o at once. The limits of the | territory known as Russian > defined in the treaty of 30, 1867, in terms quite , and, except on one or two no room for dispute. And have been no dispute what- years of our ownership, when was unexplored and the exist- nce and location of its rich gold mines nknown, and the value of certain points at the head of navigation and inlets reach- ng up into the country little dreamed of. Then the lines could have been run im- partially and in accordance with the terms the treaty between Russia and Great by which they were laid down. eaty was made in 1825, when there ne, much the interior. mpt was ever made to survey and } anent boundary while sion, and none was made ; i to the ownership of the til 1892, when an agree- between Great Britain and s for the determination of This convention was went through all the 1 redtape of both London | , crossed the ocean twice | 1med and put in force with- Prompt work so far. In | anded acts of usurpation | vy by the Canadian Government | people in the territory in dispute, | erto conceded without question to be | within the boundaries and jurisdiction of the United States, this convention will | be read with much interest. It will be readily observed that the sur- | vey under this argreement only covers the n but little exploration even of the | Great Britain shows how little she cares for our Washington authorities when she has a point to make. She makesthe point first. Then the argument is mne points sent rich mining region is pretty well ex- this case to hang a quibble on. Being in possession, England will hang them there and amuse our play-statesmen for forty vears by shaking first one and then the other. There is sure to be trouble and bloodshed in the Yukon Valley in the early spring if the Canadians insist on ex- ercising authority in the Forty-mile Creek mining region. The responsibility will rest on themselves for their usurpation and illegal acts and on the authorities of the United States for silly and useless neglect in settling this question. As far as this part of the region is con- cerned there need but be little delay or trouble and it should be done by conven- tion between the two countries at once. By the terms of the treaty of 1325 between England and Russia the 14ist meridian of | west longitude from where it is intersected by a line running parallel to and ten | marine Jeagunes from the coast was to be | the norjh and south boundary between their respective possessions. This meridiar and condition was mentioned and con- | | where they do not exceed ten mnrineliess than half the portage by any other leagues therefrom. The eastern limit is the line of de- marcation between the Russian and Brit- of the law, and it may be safely said that | ish possessions in North America, as once established and allowed by the | established by the convention between United States to remain, pending a final | Russia and Great settlement of the boundary line, she will | 28-16, 1825, and described in articles hold on there for years aud until the pres- | IIT and IV in the following terms: Britain February Commencing from the southernmost hausted. None understand better than | point of the island called Prince of Wales | her statesmen how to make delays when | anything is to be gained thereby, and un- fortunately there’are one or two pegs in | the 131st and 133d degree of west longitude, Islend, which point lies in the parallel of 54 deg. 40 min. north latitude and between Greenwich meridian, the said line shall ascend to the north along the channel called Portland Channel as faras the point of the continent where it strikes the 56th degree of north latitude. From this last mentioned point the Jine of demarcation shall follow the summit of the mountains situated parallel to the coast as far as the point of intersection of the 141st degree of west longitude (of the same meridian) (Greenwich) (?), and finally from the said point of intersection the said meridian of the 141st degree in its prolongation as far as the frozen ocean. With reference to the line of demarca- tion, as laid down in the preceding article, it is understood First, that the island called Prince of Wales Island shall belong wholly to Rus- sia (now by this cession to the United States). Second, that whenever the summit of the mountains which extend in a direction parallel to the coast from the 55th degree of north latitude to the point of intersec- rert of the boundary line from the most | southerly point—Cape Muzon of Prince of Wales- Island—to the intersection of the | t may be run with the one | ed and forty-first meridian, and there | it stops. There is no provision fora joint ey end establishment of the line of at meridian from this point of intersec- on northward to the Arctic Ocean. It y line for a distance of 600 m t through the min- | ing rej mile Creek, and it is | a matter of much importance that itsexact “ location in the Yukon Valley shouid be de- ‘ { { | ined and marked as early as practi- cable when spring opens, by a joint survey- ing commission under special agreem Dy the terms of the above convention th parties were to submit their final re- ts to the two Governments within w0 years after the date of their first meet- ng. It was, however, found necessary to extend the time, which was done by a sup- plemental agreement of February 3, 1894, | extending it to December 31, 1895 | Now, it takes but little study of this con- | vention to show any man of ordinary in- | telligence that the Canadian autlmnric;i | are acting ina most unwarranted and high- handed manner, usarping authority and control over a territory in which they no conceded rights. The convention beiween the United | States of America and the United King- | dom of Great Britain and Ireland for a | joint survey of the territory adjacent to | the boundary line of the United States of | America and the Dominion of Canada, di- | ing the Territory of Alaska from the Province British Columbia and the st Territory of Canada, was con- | at Washington July 22, 1892; ra exchanged at Washington, August | imed August 26, 1892. ! g articles were adopted : | rticle I. The high contracting parties | agree that a coineident or 'ir)m! survey (as be found in practice must convenient), shall be made of the territory adjacent to | that part of the boundary line of the United States of America and the Domin- | n of Canada dividing the Territory of Alaska from the Province of British Co- nbia and the Northwest Territory of Canada from the latitude of 5¢ deg. 40 min. north to the point where the said boundary line encounters the 141st deg. of longitude westward from the meridian of Green- wich, by commigsioners to be appointed by the high contracling parties, with a view to tpe ascertainment of the facts and data necessary to the permanent delimitation of -said boundary line in accordance with the spirit and intent of the existing treat- ies in regard to it between Great Britain and Russia and between Russia and the United States.. ¥ % * The respéctive commissioners shall complete the survey and suomit their final reports thereof within two years from the date of their first meeting. The commissioners shall, have of so far as they may be able to agree, make a joint report to each of the two Governments, and they shall also report, either jointly or sever- ally, to each Government on any points on which they may be unable to agree. * * * The high contracting parties agree that, as soon s practicable after the report or reports of the commissioners shall have been received, they will proceed to con- sider and establish the boundary line in question. 2 In defiance of the general spirit of amity under which the convention was made and the rules and customs of nations in like cases, our people in Washington, seemingly without protest, have allowed the Canadian authorities to take armed possession of a part of a district not in dis- pute and proceéd to collect customs and exercise other acts of sovereign authority over American citizens estab- lished on what is American soil until, by joint agreement of the two Govern- ments, it is made British soil. By these acts of seizure and usurpation Y ~ Dol ry wunda, gl b THE ALASEAN BOUNDARY LINE. [The boundary line from Cape Muzon, the southernmost point of Prince of Wales Island, as given on this map, agrees with that given by the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey, and a by Keipert, Black, Keith, Johnson and other European cartographers, who have so marked it since 1825, in accordance with the terms of the treaty between Russia and Great Britain in that year. the consideration of the boundary question hold to this same line. The several charts submitted last week to the President in evidence in From Mount St. Elias north to Demarcation Point the 1jist meridian is the boundary, -but it’ has never been marked out.] firmed to the United States by Russia and made a part of the convention between Great Britain and the United States in 1892. Now if the administration at Wash- ington will not insist on the status quo of 1892 being preservea in accordance with the spirit of the agreement until the whole question is decided in a legal man- ner, let them agree with the Canadian au- thorities to fix and mark the line of the 141st meridian through the Yukon Valley. This can be readily done ina short time and much trouble avoided. Something should be done at once with regard to the part of the line falling under the pro- visions of the convention. It is expressly stipulated that the survey shall be a coincident or joint one, as may be most practicabie, which has not been the case so far. Then it was to be made only for the ascertainment of the facts and data necessary to the permanent deter- mination of the boundary line, and which determination was to be made only after the reports of the joint or coincident sur- veys bad been received. The British authorities do not seem disposed to wait, but are apparently getting ready to shift the line and assert their jurisdiction up to its present position. They know that it will take some time to mark out the line permanently even after agreement has been reached as to the construction of the terms and language of the treaty of cession by Russia to the United States. the pertinent clauses of which are as fol- 1ows: Now from the above thereis but little room to question that the boundary line should start at Cape Muzon, which is the most southerly point of Prince of Wales Island, and running over to the mouth of Portland Channel or Canal, along parallel 5¢ deg. 40 min., fotlow the windings of that canal to its head, which is on or about parallel 56 deg. From this pointitistofollow the summit or crest of the mountains running parallel to the coast, v v by tion of the 141st degree of west longitude shall prove to be of more than ten marine leagues from the ocean, the limit between the British possessions and the line of coast which is to belong to Russia, as above mentioned (that is to say, the limit to the possessions as ceded by this con- vention), shall be formed by a line parallel to the winding of the coast, and which shail never exceed the distance of ten ma- rine leagues therefrom (west limit, etc.). When they do so exceed that distance the line is to follow the windings ot the coast at a distance of ten marine leagues therefrom. This looks plain and simple enough, but the Canadian authorities con- tend that the line should be ten marine leagues from the westerly edge of the isl- ands and not from the mainland coast. This would make the line begin a little to the east of Cape Chacon, on Prince Ed- wards Island, and run to the north with- out ever touching the mainland until near the fifty-ninth parallel—splitting the sev- eral large islands in half and throwing the various towns by which communication is had with the mining regions under British jurisdiction. This is one and the main object the British have in view. There are four routes by which the mining section in the Forty-mile Creek region is reached without going around through Bering Sea and up the Yukon River—which, while much easier is 2500 miles further and not open to travel so long as the overland routes. This is the Taku, up the river of the same name, and over the divide to the Teslin River. The White, the Chllcoot and the Chilcat are the other three and shorter than the Taku route. The Chilcoot is the most practicable of these; or, indeed, of any otner route so far known as yet. From the head of navigation on the south over the divide to Lake Linderman, the head of the Lewis River, the principal branch of the Yukon, is only eighteen miles, and route, and as immigration increases it will soon become the only route to the Yukon Valley worth considering. Juneau City 1s the port of entry. as it were, for this route, as well as all three of the others. It is so situated at the head of navigation as to make it a place of unigue commereial im- portance. Shift the boundary line as the Canadians propose and it puts Juneau City within the bounds of British Colum- bia and surrenders to Great Britain terri- tory and rights belonging to the United States without a shadow of a doubt, ENGLANID’S ALASKA GRAB. It Takes in Every Developed Mine in the Northern Territory. SEATTLE, Wasit., Nov.18.—“I consider the British claim to the southern portion of Alaska to be so outrageous and alto- gether unjustifiable thatit hardly seems credible that it can ue put forth seriously; but should such be the case I will be anx- ious to shoulder a rifle and go to the front, if it became necessary to convince John Bull by force of arms that he will not be permitted to pursue his customary policy of grabbing a portion of his neighbor’sdo- main_as soon as it appears valuable.” Such were the sentiments expressed to- day by Fred R. Newell concerning the Alaska boundary dispute and 1ts relation to mine ownership. Newell is manager of the Newell Mining Company, the seconda largest mining concern in Alaska. “Our rightsin Alaska,” Mr. Newell con- tinued, “‘are those we inherit from Russia and include some 200 miles of coast line. The Canadian claim is that the extreme western point of these islands is the cor- rect place from which to start the thirty mile measurement. We claim that the farthest poiat inland, where the tide rides and falls, is the true starting point. 1i the matter should go to arbitration and be decided against us, a very remote pas- sibility, Great Britain would come into possession of every devel‘oped mine in Alaska including the great Treadwell mine, ccvering a distance of over 150 miles. The city of Juneau will also be included in the transfer. The principal losers by an adverse decision would be San Francisco and Puget Sound cities, as the greater part of supplies now used in Alaska are purchased there.’ BUT LITTLE TO PRAISE, The Merchants’ Association In- spected the Streets on Sunday. Wretchedly Paved and Filthy Thor. oughfares Were Found in Every Direction. Although the City Street Improvement Company has contract for keeping the streets of the City clean and free from dirt the Merchants’ Association keeps a close watch upon all the wora that is being done. Sunday President Dohrmann, Sec- retary Freud and Assistant Secretary King for the association, and President McDon- ald, Secretary Dennison and Superinten- | dent Stephenson of the Improvement Com- pany, drove all over the City and made ob- servations upon matters other than street- E ing. Becretary Freud in his report yesterday stated that while the condition of the streets is much better than recently there is yet much work to do to clear away the debris left when the City was making a pretense of doing the work. Golden Gate avenue, the report says, is swept by machine every night, and the work is not as satisfactory as hand work. The report says: Foisom street presented a dition, owing mainly to the disgraceful con- dition of the pavement. Itis almostim: sible to keep this street ln%J here near clean by any kind of sweeping. Under the cirum- stances, therefore, much allowance must be made on this street. The streets running north and south in this sectien, such as Fourth, Sixth and others, are hardly up to the standard of cleanliness that could be desired. Itis also noticeable upon these streets, where there are s0 many emall stores of various kinds, that the reprehensible practice is still in vogue among the storekeepers of throwing the sweep- ingsof their stores into the streets. A little missionary work will be done by the association to educate the storekeep- ers throughout the City to cease sweeping their dirt into the streets. If this does not prove successful there will be a number of shopkeepers arrested. The report con- tinues: In the district recently destroyed by fire where new bLuildings are now being_erected there is so much building material and debris in the streets that it is impossible to clean them. The Superintendentof Streets should be instructed to notify the contractors and build- ers in that district to remove this material and debris as soon as their work is completed. It cannot e expected of the sweepers upon the streets to dig away this debris after it has hardened. We would suggest that the atten- tion of the proper authorities be called to this matter. In conclusion, we cannot refrain from call- ing attention again to the deplorable condi- tion of many of the Fuemums on the streets of our City. In several inatances they are reslly so bad that some decisive steps should be taken for improving them. Any one who wishes to realize fully the truth of these asser- tions should do as we have done and ride throughout the Cityin vehicles. Our atten- tion was also called 10 the fact that in several instances bituminous pavement has been laid on grades of such steepnessas to render it slip- pery. This makes it dangerous for travel, as ;’1 l)s difficult for horses to secure a firm foot- old. HOMELESS AND HUNGRY. The Sad Condition of a Traveling Lady Charged for Excess of Bag- gage. A pathetic incident showing the humilia- tion attendant upon traveling with insui- ficient means will bave its sequel this morning. 3 Abour 11:50 Sunday night as Miss Jelli- son, the Salvation Army lassie in charge of the box at the ferry, was collecting alms from belated wayfarers for the projected home for women, a stalwart police officer appeared on the scene with a woman, after whom trailed six little children in a pro- cession that gradnally diminished in stature from a Eirl of 10 to a toddling baby. The officer had come to ask the lassie’s advice about the disposal of his helpless charges. They had landed from the over- land that afternoon, en route from Denver to Bureka, to join the husband and father, who had found work there and had sent them the money for the journey. Arrived in San Francisco the woman found she had to pay for an excess of bag- goge and the drain on her meager re- sources left her without sufficient money to buy tickets on to Eureka. She felt that she could not afford a cent for board and lodging in the big, strange city, and at 11:30 the hapless family was corralled by the friendly policeman as they wandered hungry and forlorn in the neighborhood of the ferry. The Salvation Army suggested a collec- tion. A few dollars grere raised in this way, enough to make up their passage money to 'ureka. Then the forlorn fam- ily went in the patrol wagon to the City Hall. Yesterday morning the lassie was up bright and early canvuuiu? for them. The Salvation Army. relief fund is de- pleted, but at the Christian Union Mission, on Mission street, she found friends. P. W. Frederick went with her to the City Hall took the family out of durance and fioum{ them at the Montgomery Hotel. He also made up the deficit on the tickets and this morning the little band will sail for Eureka. eptoraple con- The flyi%flsh is not a supposititious creature. ey are to be constantly met within certain ‘latitudes. The flying fish rises ten or twelve feet out of the water, and keeps in the air for 100 yards, when it is obliged to wet its fins by dipping, NOW THE SCHOOL BOARD. Grand Jury Delving Deep Into Affairs of the Depart- ment. F. A. HYDE WAS A WITNESS. Propose to Ascertain Cause of High Salaries, Superfluous Teachers and Increase of Expenses. Now the Grand Jury proposes to turn its attention to the School Department of San Francisco. The committee on Board of Education and public schools consists of Charles M. Yates Georze H. Sanders and E. H. Hanjes. The strictest secrecy con- cerning thisinquiry has been enjoined, but it transpires that many facts and some figures, sufficient in all to justify a thor- ough and far-reaching investigation, have been collected during the past few weeks, and will be presented by the committee to the whole jury. Itisunderstood that the probing into the management of schools, the method of appointment of teachers, the adjustment of salaries and the outlay for repairs, will be as complete and as well directed as the recent delving into the jobs of the Street Department. As a preliminary scep the Grand Jury vesterday called asa witness F. A. Hyde, who was president of the Board of Educa- tion which immediately preceded the ex- isting Board of School Directors. Mr. Hyde was in the secret chamber for nearly two hours of the afternoon. Aside from this witness and Assistant District Attor- ney Bluek no person other than a member of the jury was permitted toenter the room during the session. After the wit- ness was excused the jurors had a pro- longed conference, from which the Assist- ant District Attorney was excluded. It was evident that the plan of polling the jury and pledging each member to secrecy was again invoked. This form was ob- served when the accusation - against Thomas Ashworth, Superintendent of Streets, was under discussion. Diligent inquiry failed to indicate that any particular School Director was under suspicion, but the questions propounded to Mr. Hyde foreshadowed a purpose to get all the'facts concerning high salaries and the employment of more teachers than it is claimed the number of pupils attending the school justifies. Reference was made to individual cases of inequality in the treatment of teachers. Data has been submitted toshow that appointments and promotions have been made from time to time for many years to strengthen the following of School Direc- tors so that their political fortunes would beadvanced. It was shown to the jury that a position once created to help a “director was seldom abolished. The necessity for the em Y’lo,\'menb of certain teachers might cease, but the rule “once on _the payroll forever on the payroll” still existed. The Grand Jury is expected to make a careful study of the present system of em- ploying substitute teachers,totheend thata saving of §12,000a year may be effected with- out injustice to any teacher or detriment to the cause of education. The atiention of the jury has been called to the state- ment that while the number of pupils at- tending the public schools shows but a slight 1ncrease over the attendance six years ago the increase in the number of | high-salaried teachers is startling. The jury, it is said, will inquire about the fads, the cooking-schools, the languages, draw- ing and many other features of modern in- struction. Incidentally the inquiry may broaden out to the scope of ascertaining why the parochial and private schools are getting an increase of pupils correspond- ing to the increase of population, while the public school system, which is steadily growing in cost to the taxpawers, is not making any headway in enlisting new pupils. Before the Grand Jury concludes the investigation many curious features in the system of purchasing supplies will be ex- plained. Three times yesterday the Grand Jur sent a deputy to summon Sheriff R. I. Whelan. Word came back each time that the Sheriff was not in his office and had not been there since noon. The Shenif’s office is to be investigated to ascertain all about the collection of fees. A member of the jury said yesterday: ‘““We are not anyway near through with our work. In fact, we are now trying to get at the secrets of the new City Hall family,” Delegates to the Congress. Mayor Sutro appointed the following dele- gates to the trans-Mississippi congress, which eets in Omaha on the 25th inst., yesterday: Merchants’ Association, N. P. Cole and A drew M. Davis; Produce Exchange, Juda New- man and H. Sinsheimer; Manufacturers’ and Producers’ Association, James Sproule and R. 8. Moore, Chamber of Commerce, Captain W. L. Merry and Hugh Craig. ‘The appointments were made as the result of & communication from George Q. Cannon, President of the congress, asking that such a course be pursued. Tremendous Reductions. Crockery and Chinaware, Cups and Saucers---- Blue, Brown and Rich Gold Spray Decorations, Set of 12 pieces— 45¢, 50c, 60c, 75c per set. DINNER SETS. 60 Pleces complete for 6 Persons. Pure White, Blue, Brown and Rich Gold Spray Decoration, Prices per Set— 53.50,. $4.00, $4.25, $5.25, $6.15. DINNER SETS. 100 Pleces complete for 12 Persons. Pure White, Blue, Brown and Rich Gold Spray Decoration. Prices per Set— $5.50, $6.50, $7.25, $8.75, $9.50. 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E. cornerof Jones and Jackson sts.; compris- ing vacant lot on corner of Jones and Jackson s 1502, 1304, 1506, 15061, and nd 1224, 1226 and 1228 Jackson dences and one vacant | present 50: one vacant, $45; total rental, $250.50. This is ohoice propérty: fine view; resi- dences in good condition; Powell and Hyde 'street cabies: wiil be sold as an entirety: do not fafl to ex- amibe this property ; large corner propercy, 140x 137:6 feet. Terms—Cash: subject to approval o the Superior Coart—Probate Department. Also, for Same Account. S. line (No. 21) of Bernard, 160 teet E. of Jones st., bet. Paciflc ind Broadway: a comfortable house 0f 7 rooms; renis for $17: acant; street bitu- minized: elegant car accommodations; examine this; lot 23x60 feet. Terms—Cash: subject to ap- provalof the Superior Court—Probate Department. Golden Gate Park—Residence Lot. N. line of Grove, 125 feet W. of Baker st.; this elegant residence lot is all ready for building; two blocks oniy from the Golden Gate Park; & fine lo- cation for a gentleman's home; several car lines; 10t 25x187:6 teet. Pacific Heights—Residence Corner. N. W. corner Clay and Baker sts.; this choice residence corner should be examined by any gen- tleman desiring an elegant location for a family. home: car facilities nov excelled: grand coruer lot, 81:3x100 feet. Presidio Heights—Residence Lots. S. W. corner of Jackson and Maple sts.; who de- sires tolive in this unequaled location > Marine view, pure air, near the Pres : emine these lots for a home rents, $: Down-Town French Flats. N. W. line (Nos. 112 to 11414) of Welsh, 130 feet 8. W. of Fourth st. (bet. Bryant and Brannan sts.): improvements consist of 6 French flats of 4 and 3 rTooms: full rents, $64; street bituminized; lot 26x 75 feet. Mission French Flats. S. line (No. 123) of Valley, 175 feet E. of Church st.: improvements & 2.story bay-windowed build- ing of 2 French flats of 4 room:s each; San Fran- cisco and San Mateo and Mission-street electric Toads: lot 27x114 feet. Western Addition Eesidence Lots. E. line of Cook, 150 feet S. of Geary st.: 2 resie aence lots all ready for building: must be sold: only 150 feet from Geary-street cable; fine chance for a speculator or builder, or a person wanting to build & home; lot 25x120 feet. EASTON, EL 638 Market street. IDGE & CO., Auctioneers. Fn o AD AUCTION ! AUCTION ! FORCED SALE. ZT5—EHEORSES 78 SATURDAY. November 23, 1895, At 11 o'clock A.ar., At Car Stables, car. Fourieenth and _Mission sts., We will sell, by order of the Bank of Kings County, 75 Head of Well-broke Horses, from 4 10 7 years old, weighing from 1000 to 1600 pounds. No finer lot'of Drafi, Buggy or Wagon Horses was ever offered in this market, SULLIVAN & DOYLE, Livestock Auctioneers. Office—327 Sixth street. HOMERSHTH & FIELD AUCTION Of high grade JEWELRY, WATCHES, DIA- MONDS and SILVERWARE, with MR. J. H. FRENCH of New York as auctioneer. Sales daily at 10 A. M, and 2 p. . till farther notice. Absolutely NO R! 118 SUTTER RIGGS HOUSE, W ashington, D. C. The Hotel * Par Excellenc appolate . ‘Creas. Of the National Capital. First class in all ments. G. DEWITT. American plan, $3 per day and upward. Saturday INSURANCE. STATEMENT ««..OF THE.... CONDITION AND AFFAIRS «...OF THE.... BALOISE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY F BASLE, SWITZERLAND, ON THE 381ST day of December, A. D. 1894, and for the vear ending on that day, as made to the Insurance Com- missioner of the State of California, pursusnt to the provisions of ons 610 and 611 of the Po- litical Code, condensed as per blank furnished by the Cowmmissioner. CAPITAL. Capital. $2,000,000 00 400,000 D}) ASSETS. = Real Estate owned by Compan; $265,819 24 Loans on Bond and Morigage....... 338,800 00 Cash Market Value of all Stocks and Bonds owned by Company.. 188,051 14 Cash in Company's Uffice and in Banks... 138,976 33 Interest due an s and Loans 1,612 83 Interest aue and acci and Mortgages. . 4,208 65 Premfums in due Course of Collec- tion... .. 111,33641 Due from other Companies for Re- insurance on Losses already Paid... Total Assets. ... LIABILITIES Losses Adjusted and Unpaid. $42,471 20 TLosses in process of Aajuat 1 Suspense. . 27,962 40 Gross Premiums on Fire Risks ran- ning one year or less, $454, 971 81; 'Reinsurance 50 per cent. . 227,485 65 Gross premiums on Fire Risks run- ning more than one year, $78, 94374;: K 48,945 11 Cash dividends re 204 00 Total Liabilities. $347.058 36 INCOME. Net Cash actually received for Fire premiums.. . . $533,91505 Received for interest and dividends on Bouds, Stocks, Loans and . from all other source: 29,116 17 Received for Rents 11,270 73 Total Income. $574,301 95 EXPENDITURES, Net amount paid for Fire Losses. $326,160 77 Diviaends to Stockholders ... . 36,000 00 for Commission or e 88,362 09 ‘ees and other arges for officers, clerks, etc.. 51,145 51 National and local 9,015 98 7,878 97 Total Expenditures.... .. $638.583 52 RIsKs AND Fire | Pumacus, | ks, | Prewors Net amotnt of Risks| written during me["m «08019] sesns IOAR. ,...v uu s .. , 403,/ | h! Nt nmoust of Risks| bkl expired during the yeal . 28,974,577 78,181 90 Net al in_force December 31, 1894..| 300,029,740! 533,915 05 R.ISELIN, President. A TROXLER, Manager. Subscribed and sworn to before me, this Bth d: of April, 1895. GEORGE GIFFORD, - Utited States Consul. SYZ & CO, GENERAL AGENTS, 410 California Street. INSURANCE. STATEMENT —OF THE— CONDITION AND AFFAIRS —OF THE— HELVETIA SWISS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY ¥ SAINT GALL, SWITZERLAND, ON THE 31st day of December, 1894, and for the year ending on that day, as m.de to the Insurance Commissioner of the Stute of California, pursnant to the provisions of sections 610 and 611 of the Political Code. condensed as per blank furnisned by the Commissioner. Capital.... Amount of Capital Stock. pai Cash.. -.$2,000,000 00 n id up i ASSETS. Real Estate owned by Compan; £42,000 00 Loans on Bond and Mortgage 619,495 21 Cash Market Value of all stocks and Bonds owned by Company. 757,517 43 Cash in Ce ny's Oftice af 259,544 79 21,786 74 171,679 33 $1,872,023 50 LIABILITIES. Losses Adjusted and uopaid. .. Losses in process of Adjustment ot in Suspense. $72,668 67 TLosses resisted inciuding expes Gross premiums on Fire Risks ru ningone yearor less, $618,597 88, reinsurance 50 per cent. . . 309,198 94 Gross premiums on Fire Risks run- ning more than one year, $151,- 773 81, reinsurance prorata...... 121,418 63 Due and accrued for Salaries, Rent, 12,600 00 189,341 54 $705,225 80 INCOME. Net Cash actually received for Fire preminms. ... Received for interest on $706,790 08 M 2 286,181 34 Receivi for interest and dividends on Bonds, Stocks, Loans and from all other sources. . .. a2 28,018 14 s7o0.5g9 04 EXPENDITURES. Net amount paid for Fire Losse: $382,935 09 Dividends to Stockholders. .. 5,000 00 Paid or aliowed for Commission or Broke: 104,028 11 Paid for Sal I 48,162 62 Paid for Smte, National al A.u'“l:' Sosaie o 17,637 08 other pay: ndi- < e s o 45,650 63 Total Expenditures. .. $686,913 51 RISKS AND | FIRB PREMIVMS. | Higks. | Prewivas. N;‘nlk-mnui!dnl | it ing (he Year ..o .. |§708,754,652 §1,445,733 54 Net wmouni of iuks expired dur- I S 527,040,340 799,598 83 Net amount In ' i st | sosa57,900 77037119 F. HALTMAYER, President. . M. J, GROSSMANN, Secretary. ibed and sworn to before me, this 6th di usi‘;’:fif‘;m‘" o e ROLLEOFER, United States Vice-Consul-General, SYZ & CO, GENERAL AGENTS, 410 California Streets ’