The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, April 10, 1903, Page 6

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CONANT New York, wi ncial experts e success of No defi- nd by a gold nte; d depends of kept afloat ry floating it. eration by Mex- be able to boom silver the price of the white be to oin by arranging for its is rer‘u"(‘r‘ - consi hey can do w Mex believes the by provisions s ur country maintain the parity of coin, and now so far ad- will ever be a | ertake to vio- | the value of | “Mexico is in some pects a v elopment by American | capital ere is about $700,000,000 in | American capital in Mexico, and i probably only a fraction of the amount which will be | invested when she adopted a stable monetar { ready to make investments as soon mone questions are settled. A large part of the American investment at the present time is.in rail- \4_»; 1 he rai more than | ; r he fall of exchange, be- cause x'e_. to collect their freight whi f their em- | oyes ¢nv‘ have remitted their interest and dividends | c asis have been debarred thus far by t me their rates, but their condition has become such t some increase in rates be permitted within the near future in of the adoption of a fixed rate of ex- The e g rai would be paying dividends remained at par probably pay well 17 is adopted.” the sanguine expectations of the Mexican anciers be realized there would be profound satisfaction in this country as well as in Mexico itself. The prosperity of our sister republic a matter of keen interest to all Americans. Much s been achieved there under the present er .ght—? cned government, but much remains to be accom- | plished, and nothing can more effectively tend to the | advance of the country and the welfare of the people | than the establishment of a stable currency on the | standard 1ecognized by the great commercial nations | of the globe. hange ways handsome They w standard Should statesmen and fin | | An interesting crowd of Scots in Edinburgh have ken counsel with themselves and have decided that [ owe no allegiance to King Edward until he | It seems strange that the gentle- the they changes his name. i men seem in no way concerned in a change of ‘\ King's character. | San Jose murderer, been “caught” again. He has long since assumed the pro- portions of an army and might make a fortune as a freak exhibition on the road. In his varicty he rep- resents most of the hobos in the West Pennell, the Buffalo rascal, now deceased, seems to have planned his career as the most versatile and ac- complished scoundrel on the continent. The post mortem investigation of his affairs indicates that the success of his plan was complete. A man was arrested the other day for seliing pools | in San Francisco. the part of some incautious and overzealous policeman | Dunham, the has B | remedies for trusts are unpleasantly drastic | put an end to the prosperity of {an end to the prosperi | tain, | force is known. | story, THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, FRIDAY. APRIL 10, TARIFF AGITATIONS. Y reason of the eagerness of the Democratic re- organizers to find an issue upon which to line up their party in the next Presidential cam- paign the country is confronted with the danger of another prolonged tariff agitation. That would mean an era of uncertainty, during which enterprise would be Ympeded and hindered. Capital is proverbially timid, and if a great party under skillful leadership, backed by the money at the disposal of the free- traders, were to menace the existing protective sys- tem it is well nigh certain that many an intended en- terprise would be stopped at once and held in sus- pense until after the Presidential election. In this situation it is gratifying that the leaders of the Republican party have frankly reiterated the stand of the party on the subject and reaffirmed the abiding principles of the protective system. Last vear we were hearing a great deal about the “Towa | idea” and about the eagerness of a certain section of | the Republican party in the M sippi Valley to revX form the tarifi. All declarations of that kind tended | to cncourage the free-traders and to incline Demo- | cratic leaders to revive the issue, for they pmducedi |in some quarters an impression that there is a wide- spread demand for tariff changes. Thus the prosper- | ity of the country was exposed to the menace of a| pew tariff agitation even while the memory of the disasters of the last experience of that kind is still fresh in the public mind. President Roosevelt in his Milwaukee speech sfruck down one of the favorite arguments of the tariff tinkers by exposing the folly of their assumption that tariff reduction and free trade would solve the trust problem. After stating that some of the proposed while others are “obviously futile,” he added: “High among the latter I place the effort to reach the trust question by means of the tariff. You can of course the trusts by putting y of the nation, but the price ion seems high.” Secretary Root in his Boston address emphasized the evil results that will surely follow a prolonged d_M’ agitation at this time. for s a The moment discussion be, he said, “uncertainty by h the manu- facturer, the farmer and the mercha as to the outcome of hi estment of money 1 of labor. Business cal on loses the data upon which to proceed; far-reaching enterprise wa he ten- dency is toward contraction.” In no part of the country has the free trade move- ment been urged forward more strongly than in New England, where the campaign has been made in fa- vor of free materials. Stal protectionists, owever, stand firmly against tha raw vart plea so cunningly made to appeal to the supposed local interests of New England The Home Market Club of Massachusetts in a set of resolutions adopted at a recent meeting declare that an effort is being made in that to commit Re- publicans to the support of reciprocity treaties and free raw materials, and then adds: “We accept t of e policy of reciprocity in non-cc g products al platfo-m, peti laid down in the last Republican natior but we are unalterably opposed to reciprocity in com- peting products or to destroying the home market for one American industry for the sake of enlarging the foreign market of another. We believe that the producers of so-called raw material are as much en- titled to reasonable protection as the makers of fin- ished goods, and we are sure that a removal of pro- tection from the one class of products will precede but a little its removal from the other also.” Such utterances are the best way of meeting the various forms under which the attack is now being made on the protective system. There should be no | This is no time for tariff tin- weakening anywhere. | kering. Reporters have been barred from Yellowstone Park while President Roosevelt is resting there, and a code penalties has been fixed to punish newspaper men | who seek to venture into the forbidden territory. The is evidently determined to make assura: dent ly sure that the public shall be thoroughly in- | ce formed of his every movement while in the reserva- | FORESTS OR FLOODS. tion STIMATES of the damage by floods | E along the Ohio and the Mississippi this spring | fix the amount at about $30,000,000. The esti- mate of course is only an approximate one. It is cer- | however, that the loss has been enormous and that the best efforts of engineers, backed by large ap- | the two rivers, done propriations for improving have fallen far short of protecting the farms ard towns along their banks. Along the Ohio investigations disclose the fact | that the river, instead of being improved, is growing worse every year. The floods of the spring rise | higher than those of old, and in the summer the river | becomes shoal in places where in times past there | was always abundant water. Evidently there is at| work a force powerful enough to more than counter- | act all that the Government has done to guard! against floods and shallows, and the nature of that It is a force that has followed the | destruction of the old-time forests along the hmks’ of the rivers and in the mountains from which come their tributary streams. Records of high water mark of the Ohio River at Cincinnati have been kept for forty-five years, and the | figures show that the tendency has been higher flocds. toward times, has been cleared of many shoals and obstruc- tions, and therefore cught to carry the waters with less flooding. The floods, however, are not the whoh:l for it is said that in many places where former times the river boatmen never found water of less depth than fifteen feet the river now falls to a depth of two feet, and teams have been knov\n to ford it, while steamboats and other craft are forced to lie in idleness for as much as months at a time. While the evil effects of forest destruction are | most notable on the larger rivers, they are also ob- servable on all the rivers of the East and South where | the original forests have been largely cleared away. At the time the bill establishing a national forest reserve in the Appalachian Mountains was under con- sideration evidence was submitted to Congress show- ing the enormous waste caused by the flood waters flowing down from the denuded hillsides. In some cases whole farms were swept away, and every year the damage amounts in the aggregate to an enor- mous sum. Statistics collected by the Forestry Bureau show that the annual loss from forest fires in the United States is upward of $50,000,000. The damage by This obvious neglect of duty on | floods resulting from the destruction of the forests | That is what we are | will certainly exceed that sum. The increase is the more notable be- | cause the river bed is wider than it was in former in | | will have to do it himself. system of conser\'mg our forests, and until such a system is adopted the annual losses will increase from year to year. An interesting suit has arisen in New York, where a wholesale candy dealer has brought an action for damages against the Confectionery Jobbers’ Assolcia- tion for ruining his business. He claims that the jobbers' association charged him unjustly with violation of rules of the association and drove him eut of business, as they control the candy trade of the city. If the case be not compromised out of court it is probable that testimony will furnish evi- dence enough to enable the Government to bust the candy trust and make caramels cheaper for the sum- mer girls. D CONTRABAND OF WAR. HILE the British people are in no immi- W nent danger of a European war, they are dis- cussing military measures as earnestly as if war were at hand. It is with them no longer a ques- | tion of taking the offensive—they are not debating | ways and means of landing an army on the Continent as was done in the days of Marlborough and of Wel- | lington, but of preventing a Continental army from ! | landing upon their shores as was done in the days of | Wiltiam the Conqueror, and of providing for an abundant food supply in case an alliance of two or | more Continental nations should put upon the seas ! a fleet strong enough to endanger British commerce. By way of guarding against an attempted.inva- sion it is proposed to increase the army and strengthen it by substituting regular troops for the volunteer corps, of which in times past the people | have been so proud, and establishing on the coast of Scotland a formidable naval station to serve as a base | of supplies for fleets operating in the North Sea. With such measurc we have no concern, but the discussion on the point of maintaining the food sup- ply of the kingdom s of interest to us because most of such supplies are drawn from American farms. In considering that issue a point of large importance is raised by the question whether corn and grain are regarded by civilized nations as a part of the contra- band of war and liable to seizure even in the ships of a neutral nation. The alarmists in Great Britain argue that if once British supremacy on the ocean were lost there would be no way of feeding the peo- ple because the foe would declare grain to be con-| | traband and would seize every cargo of it consigned | to British ports, no matter under what flag the ship was sailing. In a recent speech on the subject in Parhamcm Balfour declared that he had not the slightest doubt that under the law of nations corn is not contraband. Taking that ground he argued that Great Britain would be in no danger of losing her food supply, even a formidable Continental alliance were formed | agai her in war. He went on to sa America, which is by no means the largest owner of neutral ships, possesses enough steamships of its own to carry to our shores from its seaboard all the corn we re- quire. I do not of course mean to say that settles the whole question, but it is just as well to remember that the tonnage of American steamers is sufficient to keep s supplied with corn at the rate at which we are sup- | plied now.” From that point the Prime Minister went on make a curious statement value to Great Britain of fleets as compared with those of nations would be neutral. British ships of course would be subject to seizure by the foe as soon as hostili- ties were declared, while neutral ships would be free from danger, and consequently as a war measure it would be of advantage to the British to have a very large neutral fleet to rely on. Mr. Bal- four said: “I am brought by this line of argument face to face with the larger issue—that of the supplies of our raw material of all kinds, of which corn is only one, and I quite agree that the neutral ships of the to the relative commercial concerning her own { world would be hardly pressed and could not supply view the supremacy and magnitude of | phase of the anomalous position Great Britain now | war it would be of advantage to her to have her entire | ocean trade carried in neutral vessels. | be transferred to neutral flags would be a marvel of { enough of them to distribute for decorative purposes. makes one gasp at the thought of his punishment. | paying for the lack of a comprehensive and scientific | us with all'we need in that way. From that point of the British mercantile marine, though it is a source of wealth and pride, is not a source of military strength; in ccrlainf respects it is rather the contrary.” The argument is a valid one, and it presents a new occupies among the empires of the world, In time of peace she needs her merchant marine to carry on her commerce and sustain her industries, but in time of In case of war, therefore, the rapidity with which British ships would the age. Then it would be up to the foe to decide how far they should attempt to make contraband out of all sorts of raw material, including corn, and | the results would be interesting to the whole world. There is a growing belief that the St. Louis Expo- sition will be a big campaign object lessomn in favor | of Republican rule during the Presidengial year, as it will show such abundant evidences of prosperity | all over the country that every intelligent man who' sees it will perceive the advisability of letting well | enough alone. In fact, the national apple-cart is so | abundantly loaded that it requires the strength of thc clephant to haul it. The Democratic donkey couldn’t keep the wheels moving and would have no other recourse than that of kicking the cart and upsetting the load. The British Government has resumed the purchase | of mules for South Africa, having found that the ani- mals are needed for the victories of peace as well as | for those of war. There were some objections to the | sale of American mules for African service during the war, but there will be none now. Boer and Briton alike will welcome the animal on his arrival in the Transvaal, and if there be any kicking done the mule The Moros have admitted the sovereignty of the United States over them and are now asking for American flags. We can readily understand that they feel that they have been whipped into a fearing re- spect for American arms, but what in the world can they want of our flags? Besides, we haven't Some of the denizens of Chinatown have instituted legal protest against the cleansing operations of the Board of Health on the ground that they are inspired by race prejudice. The protes‘tams have mistaken the word. The prejudice undoubtedly exists, but it is against a filthy, diseased collection of individuals, not a race. An Oakland man who says he couldn't stand two weeks of his wife's cooking and expect to display that rational interest in life becoming to an Oaklander wants a divorce. He should be barred forever from the society of chivairous husbands and well-meaning wives, that | P in the morning by the Rev. | anthems of the Paschal sea | New York. He expects to be gone sev- | eral weeks, returning in time to partiei- o | Signature of 1903, IMPRESSIVE CA THOLIC CEREMONIAL WILL MARK OPENING OF NEW CHURCH RESNO, April 3.—Easter Sunday has been chosen as the day for holding the first services in the new St. John's Cathelic Church at the corner of R and Mari] strezts in this city. The ehurch has just been completed and is one of the most costly and handsome temples of warship — Price. Mrs. J. W. Gearhart will act as organist. The new altars bave not yet been put in place and so for Sunday's wcr\u‘brsha beautiful temporary ore has af It is of perfect pr portions an der column .AY;“fd‘ quisitely decorated with daints filmy white material, spreading at s A0 f “ ST. JOHN'S NEW CATHOLIC TERESTED IN THE EVENT AND W CHURCH AT FRESNO, IN WHICH THE FIRST MASSES WILL BE N WHO TICS. BRATED ARE IN- ILL BE AMONG THE PARTICIPATING ECCLESIAS mass, | Ange here. At the services Sunday beaut monies will be carried out with all the solemnity befitting such an occasion. The first mass will be said at 7 o'clock in the morning and will be celebrated by the pastor, the Rev. Father McCarthy. The various societies sodalities of the parish will receive holy communion. The | children’s mass will be offer 9 o'clock | mon er Frund. | geles, junior cholr of | lant sing the joyful | There on voice: ul cere- sub-d Very | the " eventng there win During this service the St. Joseph's School will Carthy, | solemn benediction, eral weeks under the direction of W. H, — nto a fan shape. The altar is surmounted The construction and dec the temporary altar is due to c skill of the Rev. Father . assistant pastor, who, though he has been a resident of Fresno but a short time, has won goiden opinions from all who have had the happiness to meet him and to profit by his zeal and charity. The dedication of the new church will not take place until June, when many noted ecclesiastics will be present. Bishop Conaty’s first official act ja his new dio- cese will be the dédication of this edifice. The erection of the church is due largely | to the untiring efforts of the Rev. with the Rey. C. les celebrant; the Rev., J. M. Me- deacon; the Rev. G. G. Frund cacon; Foin, master of cere Masters A. Kienborts and J. M wcolytes. The sermon will be by the eloquent and learned Rev. H. Farrell of New York. In' be vespers ana followed by a ser- by the Rev. C. Maloney of Los An- considered one of the most bril- | young clergymen of California. > will be music by a cheir of many | s which has been In training for sev- Maloney of Los 2 ‘clock there will be solemn high | Father At rioaloe ek ! g 3 MeCarthy, who in the structure of the @ il iR @ now building has shown his esthetic = taste, his varied culture and his great M. Gatz and wife, at lhe.\l )na J. | love for his people and his ealling. PERSONAL MENTIO? S Schweizer, at-the Metropollian: e s | lins, at the’ Gi M. El E ® | Gardener, at S ailuiten: De Iy T How | Faster eaaw. b Towielis . J. A. Sinclair, a prominent railroad and | kin and E. Hobart, at the Murray Hill | Dt sabspicty oo ik lumber man of Eureka, is at the Lick. | Mila, at the Albert; L. Alexander and M Notice—Best eyeglasses, specs, 15¢ to 3¢; | Alexander, at the Gregorlan; J. Fay and ool ‘ot St i Trenk st 3 Charles A. Dean, president of the Na-| 2o 5l Bliidere: . H. Harder, at the Astor: | 100k o h, front barber and grocer. y ny of New York, is| G. P. Lyons, at the Grand Union; J. ell Honal Suiaty, CoMSnY lml J. H. Sponn, at the Herald Square; Mr=. at the Palace. Martin A. Ryerson, American represen- tative of the Krupp Gun Manufactory and his wife are registered at the Palace. D. H. Martyn, superintendent of the| Pullman Car Company at St. Louis ar-| Hved from Bouthern Callfornia yesterday | and registered at the Palace. Baron von de Heyde, the newly appoint- | Smith, A Calif Renner, Californians in Washington. National- Los Angeles Hall of San W the Central; F. the Broadway avatre. in artistic fire-etched nt for Eastern frienc Moved from Palace Hotel building to 713 Market st., two doors above Call bullding. + 5 i s 2 Lt Specifal information supplied dally to business houses and public men by the Press Clipping Bureau (Allen's), (0 Cali- fornia street. Telephone Main 1 at SHINGTON, April 9.—The following rntans are registered at the hotels: At the A. M. Sayler and C. H. Dubois of at the New Willard—Frank M. rancisco. ed Charge @' Affaires of Belgium to C hile, | | arrived yesterday from Washington, | where he has been attached to the Bel- gian legation, and will depart on the next steamer for his new post of duty. Mrs. Alfred Boote and Miss C. M. Shep- ard of East Orange, daughters of Presi-| dent Shepard of the Goodyear Rubber | Company, -arrived from the yester- | day, accompanied by V. E. H. Hoagland, son of the president of a big plate glass | | concern, and registered at the Palace. Major Jared L. Rathbone departed last | evening for New York as the guest of Ogden Mills and the latter's daughter in their private car. It is some years since Major Rathbone has visited the East, where his relatives rank among the more prominent residents of Washington sxld} pate in the local welcoming of President | Roosevelt and party 1 S | Californians in New York. NEW YORK, April 9.—The following fornians are in New York: From Ean Fran- NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. STERILIZED BARBER SHOP. A Famous Shop in the Carrollton Ho- tel, Baltimore, Maryland. The barber shop in xm Carroliton Hotel, Baltimore, sterilizes everything it uses in the shop, The sterilzing is done by heat. The towels, the razors, the strops, the soap, the combs and brushes are all steril- ized ‘before being used on a customer. Where there is no sterilization, have the barber use Newbro's Herpicide. It kilis dandruff germ, and it {s an antiseptic the scalp and for the face after shav- ing. Al leading barbers everywhere ap- preciate these potent facts about Herpi- cide and they use it. *‘Destroy the cause, you remove ‘the effect.”” Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c in stamps for sample to The Herpicide Co Dptrc\it Mh:h. CASTOR IA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the M——: Bhrs CUT NEXT SUNDAY OUT NEXT SUNDAY ok, 4 | R Great Easter Edition OF THE «.SUNDAY CALL.... Is a journalistic triumph of pictorial art and modern color press work. Besides the usual wide array of up-to-date maga- zine articles, there are pages and pages of special Easter features. The Garden 13 Sepulcher By EDWIN MARKHAM. A Magnificent Easter | The California Easter Frontispiece Girl By ARTIST CAHILL By SARAH COMSTOCK AVANNS LX3N 1NO HOW TO DECORATE THE EASTER CHURCH AND A NEW AND REAUTIFUL EASTER CAROL The last installment of THE THI TEENTH DISTRICT and a thrilling short story by Robert Barr The King’s Tryst OUT NEXT SUNDAY