The New York herald., 1872-07-11

HiberniAns Il only they vim kindly ssek sons
other battle Aeld for the settlement ofthsir dis
puteA While they continue 10 abuse our
hospitality We shall extend 10 them the pro-
lection Of the strong arm Of the law for the
sake Of our own dignity and the peace Of our
city. But though American arms viii to-
morrow guard foreign faction in is parade,
the stupid band Of fanatics viii b. regarded
with disgust and contempt by the liberal
minded men Of al nces Last year public
opinion sided with them. because loud-mouthed
domagogaes among their opponents dared 10
insult the majesty Of the American people by
threatening 10 crush an expression Of opinion
by force under the shadow of the Stars and
Stripes which thousands had died 30 make
o flag Of protection 10 all men. This
year no such issue N involved. and
the Orange parade stands out in
its naked deformity. an unnecessary
challenge 10 the worst passion Of the ignorant
classes Of our Irish citizena No sophistry
can strip IL Of its provocative character or
explain away the insult IL Is intended 10 con-
vey. II is one Of the most undesirable of
the foreign celebrations which are rapidly
becoming nuisance. We have no objection
to citizens Of foreign birth cherishing love
Of their native land. hut We think that the
holidays commemorating the glorious birth
of freedom in their adopted country furnish
the only legitimate occasions for public
parades. We. therefore, hope that tomorrow
will be the last occasion on which we shall have
to address words of protest 10 the followers
of King William, and that when they retire
from the public gaze the votaries Of ST. Patrick
will not delay long in initiating them. On
next Fourth of July let these long-strugglipg
factionists fall into line, and blend their colors
of orange and green in honor Of the independ-
ence of the land which affords them refuge
and bread. and by their peaceful conduct
endeavor TO make the American people forget
the dislike and contempt which these con-
stantly recurring strifes have brought upon
the champions of both Orange and Green.
Sir Alexander Cockburn-His Great
Services Rewarded by His Govern
ment.
A cable despatch, which we print this
morning, informs us that Sir Alexander Cock
burn, in consideration of the great services he
has rendered his country as public servant
of the Crown, and particularly in considera-
ton of his services as Lord Chief Justice of
England and as member of the Geneva Court
of Arbitration, is to be created Peer of the
United Kingdom. This, we think, is very
we'll We honor England for rewarding the
meritorious services of faithful public servants;
and we congratulate Sir Alexander Cockburn
on what he no doubt considers his good
fortune. Having been born in 1902, Sir Alex
ander is in his SEVENTEEN year; but as he is
still hale and hearty and full of mental vigor,
he will be an important addition to the House
of Lords, and it may be his privilege in his
new sphere for many years to come TO render
useful services to his Queen and country.
It is useless to deny or disguise the fact
that Sir Alexander Cockburn has been singled
out for special honor mainly because of the
services he has just rendered his country at
Geneva. If anything were wanted to convince
us that the British government is satisfied
with the issue of the recent contention regard
ing the admissibility of the indirect claims we
should find it in this very fact-that Sir Alex
ander Cockburn, the British member of the
Court of Arbitration, has been deemed worthy
of the highest honor which it is in the power
of the Crown to confer.
The example should not be lost upon u.s. An
is afforded us to prove that repub-
lies are not necessarily ungrateful. Our repre-
sentatives at Geneva have claims upon us.
They look to us for the rewards which are so
justly due. We recommend President
Grant to consider their claims,
and to proportion reward to merit.
Beyond all question Mr.. Bancroft Davis has
the first claim to national honor and 'Presiden-
tial favor. As we have no titles to confer, let
place be made for MIR. Bancroft Davis. Why
not send Mr.. Davis to Ujiji? Our cor
recently in the heart of Africa ex-
perienced much difficulty from the rivalries of
contending nations. 1t is not at all impossible
that the work of Dr. Livingstone may be in
definitely prolonged by these same rivalries.
AS peacemaksr and healer of international
dihiculties Mr.. Davis could not fail to find
suitable employment among the tribes of Gen.
trail Africa. 1t is, we think, at least desirable
that Mr.. Davis should be permanently re-
lieved from all such onerous and responsible
duties as those which devolve upon him as our
agent at Geneva.
The Release or DIR. Houard-Thc Never
Ending Cuban Troubles.
It will be seen by special despatch to this
paper from Madrid, published in another COL
umn, that DR.. Houard has been set free by an