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Yunnan into Burmah, o few years ago, we
knew scarcely anything of the country, except
what Marco Polo had written of ii in tho
Thirteenth Century. In 1880, Tal-fu was the
second city in Carajan, or Yunnan, and
q grandson of Kublai Khan, who reigned
over that part of the province or kingdom,
made his seat of government at the city just
now sadly recalled to the memory OF the out
side world What is the state OF affairs in
that densey populous regionf What are the
manners and customs Of the people, and what
theirpoliticnl theory of governmentf These ques-
tions are moro impossible of intelligent answer
than similar inquiries concerning inhabitants In
the heart of Africa. The people are warlike ana
unfriendy Their treasures OF gold ana
precious stones arc very great. In tho time
of Raschlduddin, Persian contemporary OF
Marco Polo, the country was called that OF
the People of the Gold Teeth" To this day,
in Western China, an extravaganza person IL
loosely asked if his father is Governor OF
Yannan just as we inquire OF our gllded
youths if they have relatives in the puDlic
service We throw out these hints abont the
Province of Yunnan, in passing, for the dement,
of such of our gold-seeking adventurous anu
disciples of Manifest Destiny as may fancy an
exploration of the region with view to tho
possibilities Of annexation. 1t is very clear
that China cannot govern these outlying
provinces with any dignity and firmness
China is an enormous polyp. To lop of
huge collOp here and there would not seriously
affect the vital center. There are neither
newspapers nor public opinion in the empire
The absence OF these .cOrrelative forces is
sufficient explanation of such an abnormal de-
velOpment as that which has just provoked
bloody blow in Tali-fu. Yet, it cannot be said
that the imperial power is crumbling into
pieces while such frightful punishment OF
rebels is possible.
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Tile CENTRAL PIX.

Mr.. Olmsted's admirable reply to tho stric-
lures of q correspondent on the management
of the Central Park will go fac to reassure
the public mind, and to increase our esteem
for the gentleman who has had the chief share
in the creation of the Park and the organization
of the force. 1t is one of the notable points
of his frank letter that while no discredts
sensational stories of outrage, disorder and
vandalism, he admits that there are. certain
particulars in which the existing regulations
might be improved, and that both the keep
ers and the visitors have changed OF late for
the worse. "Within five years." he says, " it
ais notorious that the Park-keepers have lost
"much OF their original character; it is per-
chaps not equally notorious, but it is equally
true, that visitors to the Park are less anne
enable to the requirements Of bookkeeping"
Mr.. Olmsted only hints at the cause of this
change 1t is undoubtedly the increase OF
political influence III the appointment OF
keepers and other officials and the cOnse
auent destruction Of discipline and lowering
of the standard of character among the force.
Until the Commissioners return to the old
methods Of management, separate themselves
entirely from the politicians. cease to appoint
men merely to oblige this or that leader of
the party, and teach the men themselves that
a Jealous and intelligent attention to duty,
and that only, will secure them in place, mat
tiers will probably go on from bad to worse.
The opening of the Park at night Mr.. Ohm
sted regards as great mistake under any
system Of management, and we entirely agree
him
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liberated monthly from the three state Prisons, ana .
these moro than ~ per cent 20 directly 10 1ood =.
pOyers, under dreOsion Of tho Association Ernay..
that tho greater portion Of thess DISCHARGED .
oners try 10 DO well The penitentianes dlsoharxe m
ward Of 800 prisoners monthly, and for many OF thn ~
Association finds employment aud extends such "a
and counsel they need. In the CT county ian
this system OF duty has become measure es,,A
lished, and, by local agencies each vissd we.k
Upward OF 800 employers OF organized labor ana
trade industres arc aiding this effort for the ban.
1T OF discharged prisoners and for the representa- a,
crime IN all parts Of tho State. The known resnt =,
these efforts are remarkable. Por example, At the Gin
Sing Prison these duties commenced the 18Th !,
August last, and from that date until May period -
81 months out Of the entire number l95l Of prisoner,
discharged. only three hayo been pesentcncei 20 tn
prison and at Auburn Prison, out Of 2g] prisoners a.
charged during the nine months ending May l. only an,
has been returned 10 the prison. and hs was man nh
persisted in bis old habits OF inebrioty and had nor a.
cepied the offer OF employment"
Hope and Industry, plainly enough, are Ii.
anchors necessary for saving our conyicss from
utter wreck, and it was wise movement Of
the Prison Society to undertake a duty "A
arduOus and fOrbidding. Nearly half the con.
yicts in our prisons to-day are mere youths
many under twenty, and some under sixteen
years Of age. Surely the task Of saving such
youths is not hopeless, when at the great
RcfOrmlatory for young criminals at Mettray
in France, only about five in hundred return
to criminal courses after their discharge Tina.
State Prisons also can produce reformatory
results is proved at the Ohio Penitentiary and
at the Russian prison at Moscow, fewer than
FIVE per cent of whose graduates have re-
lapsed into crime during the past five years.
Yet those mOlel prisons not only pay as they
90, but also return to all well-behayed con.
yicts q share of their earnings.
Until the prisons Of New-YOrk are them.
selves reformed, they will neither reform
their inmates nor pay their own expenses;
and until such reform comes about, tho en-.
plOyers of labor, the citizens at home, and
the Prison Association of the State, AZ tho
agency of the people, must not shrink from
the duty of helping to save the unfortunate
wretches whom the State so cruelty neglects
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04

What disposition shall be made Of Capt.
Jack and his Modoc comrades appears to dis
turb the Government. 1t is reported that
it is generally agreed that the captives are
prisoners of war, and, therefore, not punisha-
bic by the United States authorities. If we
rightly recOllect, Capt. Jack and several OF
the ringleaders of the band are under indlct-
ment for murder. The natural inference is
that these will be turned over to the judicial
authorities of Sisliyou County, California,
the indictments having been found in
their jurisdiction. If it is possible to
separate the guilty from the COM
paratively innocent, this course seems
most just. Possibly Capt. Jack anticipates
some such ignOble termination of his bloody
career, as he has been reported insane. His
CONDITIONAL insanity" is like that of cunning
Apache, who, arrested for stealing cattle,
emOnstrated-"Whyy you say ! stealf Me heap
"crazy" An enforcement of our laws, both
as between Indian and Indian, as well as be-
tween whites and Indians, is reasonable
proposition on its face. This plea is urged by
Bishop Whipple of Minnesota, in a recent let
ter. The Bishop, who is thoroughly CONVEX
SAINT with the subject, argues that until the
nomadic life of the Indians is changed, and
they are brought under the same laws that
regulate civilized society, the Indian problem
remains unsolved. Capt. Jack and his COM
rades are good subjects with whom to begin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04

There seems q cheering prospect that the
appeal for the widow of Gen. Candy is not to
be entirely without result. The City of Port
land, Oregon, has raised already $500 for the
fond, and we are informed by Gen. ingalls,
that some action In the same direction will be
takea Immediately by the Army and Navy
Club Of this city. There 10 no life in all our
history which deserves more richly than that
Of Cen. Candy such reasonable commemOra-
do. "a would Lilo IN decent uSsViaion for his
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04
Neto:Ilerk DaiIu Gribm1te.
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
- WEDNESDAY, JUNE 4, 1873.

Thirty thousand Asiat1cs msssacred by the
Chinese at Tah-Fu. President MacMahon has
tsSuod proclamation to the French army.
A new Commission on steam boiler explosions has been
sppoaDted. 49, The United Presbyterian General As
eembly continues in session at Philadelphia -z The
capture Of Capt. Jack is officially confirmed
weIl-knoWn author was murdered by his son. -
Two fremen were buried under the ruins Of burning
building. zs- bark was run down BY an ocean
steamer. So Retrenchment has been instituted in
two municipal departments. =- Important changes
are effected by tho new murder act. 60 Gold liza,
Il7t 1i7f. Thermometer, go, TOP, $50.
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On another page Of THE TRIBUNE we print
a vigorous letter from Mr.. Geo. McHenry of
London. giving his view of the American rail-
way transactions of Messrs. Bischofsheim 81
Goldschmidt Where there is such volume
of controversy as that on the subjects trav-
ersed by Mr. McHenry's letter, it is merely
necessary now TO submit his statements for
the intelligent examination of the reader.
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amnsrmenls. sis.. ahls Gpsnins.

Rooru,s THEArER-"A ANY Roesart." Mics Nelson.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE" Corslcan bro'hcrS N'''
NV FrPTu AVENUE TnnATER.-" Madclein MoreL
NiRIo's GARDEN.- Azrdei; or, The Magic Charm. . .,
OIYMTfc THEATRR.-At and at s; "HumpV DumpV'
Geo. 4. Fox. ,,.,,,, .o,os r,,boi
WALIACK's THBArEB.-" Mora
f,r,,rRAL PARK GARDEN Summer Nights COMFORT
TheOiore Thomas.
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FOREIGN ENDORSEMENT OF THE STANDARD
ToSIc or ANERrcL.

limit the celebrity Of HosTErEss
BSEEs BveY the demsnd for increases AMI the territorial
popularity has long been the standard tonic and
approved remedy epidemic Republics Of South
,ud Central hmenea in Brazil and the West Indies SDd the British
this Continent More recently merits have beeo
pscd the anhpoies and shpped large Quantities
Australia TIE 10 maxine such extra
ordinary regions. well In America
simple and lie nuisao It's MEDICINE uitei TO all peoples all
,lna aud all ordinary disorders sud disabilities 1t prevents sni
mssrou, diseases relieves Indigestion the nerves.
proves the appetite clears the brain regulates the liver, arrests
strengthens the physqae and nVgOrGes the
stanton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04

Some time ago DR.. Louis A. Sayre was reported
in THE TRIBUNE as saying that the site Of the old
New-York Hospital "had been sold and the money
never accounted for" We are satisfied that this
charge was entirely unfounded and that DR.. Sayre.
while critcisng with great force what he regarded
a pcrversOn Of the funds of the institution from
their original design, had no thought Of saying
that any property had been sold without being
scrupulously accounted for. DR.. Sayre, in reply
to a note from Mr. Merritt Trimble, the Of ono
of the governors of the institution now deceased,
sent us a public letter which was understood as
tacitly admitting the correctness Of the report Of
his language We have seen. however. letter
from Dr. Sayre to Mr.. Trimble expressly disavowing
the accusation of pecuniary fraud. and stating that
he had accidentally omitted to make this disayOwal
in the letter which he sent to Dr. Sayres charge
is that the people of the city have been defrauded
by the closing of sss old hospital down town. which
they had a right 10 have kept open, and for which
the endowment of the institution was originally
gwen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04

genteel female swindler, Miss NJ f. Perry 10
distinguishing herself at the West She assumes to
be newspaper correspondent and reporter for
whichever of the Chicago newspapers circumstances
may suggest She left Nashville after vain a.
tempt to dodge her hotel BILL and next appeared q.
Jackson, Miss. where she made the acquaintance Of
an estimable literary lady who was there from
Chicago for the Winter with an invalid daughter.
She represented herself as having been robbed and
as being destitute and her new friend took her into
her own room and treated her kindly. Miss Perry
requited this by stealing from her benefactor over
1900 in money jewelry, and clothing with which
she absconded. Miss Perry is represented having
"a fitting gait, quiet assurance of manner, and
a smooth and insnuating voice"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04

Jones is a collier at Dudley, Eng. and Jones, 81 .
model bad and most unreasonable husband shall be
introduced to the American public. He is q collier
of an epicurean turn of mind, and very much he
must dislike las most of do to be disappointed
about his dinner. Not that most Of us. we trust
would do as Jones did for having ordered Mrs Jones
to prepare boiled fowls for his Sundays meal, be
went home perhaps from church, only to fnd ready
for his resussitation boiled leg Of iyeal! In the
rage and bitterness of his heart he went for MIS-
Jones and violently belabored her. Called upon ID
court for his defense, all he had to say was that
ne was sick Of veal" He was sent for fourteen
days to a place where, suspect, be will get no
chickens
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widow, and the money ought to be raised
without any further delay.

An important decision was made III the
Macdonnell case, in the United States Court
yesterday. The technical objections raised by
the prisoners counsel seemed to imply that
the United States Circuit Court must consider
the question as one arising under its appellate
jurisdiction, and that 1t should be examined
under rules applicable to writ of error. The
Court decided that, although the Commissioner
before whom Macdonnell was originally e1-
amined may have erred in his admission of
evidence, the proceedings wero not therefore
void; but there was evidence enough to hold
the accused. This case is curious one, and
it's termination seems to cut sharply through
Che maze of technicalities which have inva-
.riably surrounded extraditions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04

On the 96th Of May, just as the steamer Contra
Costa was about to start from her landing at Point
San Quentin, Cal, wagon was driven down from
the prison with what seemed to be a box Of wagon
spOkes This was soon trundled on board and set
on deck end up, when one of the deck hands heard
voice say, Turn the box over on its side-tun it
on the side" The man surmsed that the order came
from the captain but that functiOnary upon being
questioned said that it did Mt Again came the
sepulchral and mysterious words For Heavens
sake turn the box over-turn it Overt" voice
from the tomb is impressive, but voice from box
of wagon spokes is narrowing. The captain thought
the thing looking into and when he looked into
it he found in this box only four feet long and two
feet deep and wide, two conyicts who had secre;ed
themselves for the purpose of escape. As the posi-
ton of the box brought one of the convicts head
downward with his companions weight on top Of
him. it may be readily imagined that both came cut
bathed in perspiratiOn and nearly stifed Very glad
the gentlemen were to get out and go back to their
old quarters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04

Diplomatic advices from Japan are to the
effect that, although perfect liberation in re-
ligous thought is not yet proclaimed, there
are signs of an official relenting toward the
native Christians. Large numbers of these
converts were deported from their homes, 10y
order of the Government, seven or eight years
ago. and they have since been kept in penal
colonies, it is supposed, in portions of the
empire from which foreigners are excluded
The exiles are now to be permitted to return
to their own homes and the most offensive OF
edicts yet in force against Christianity are to
be revoked. This is certainly progressive
enough to alay the Impotence of Christian
propagandsts in Japan; and it will so FAR
toward reassuring the civilized world that the
Government is in earnest in its purpose TO hb-
eralze the whole country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04

1t win be good news to all lovers Of the drama to
learn that Mr. Bret Harte and Mr. Dion Boucicauls
have begun to write play in collaboration, which
is soon TO be produced at one of theaters. The
result of so strong q combination has never before
been seen upon our stage. The skill and dexterlty
of Mr.. Bouoicault in dramatic construction, his
mastery Of all scenic resources combined with thas
delicate insight and power of Characterization
which Mr. Harte possesses in such an extraordinary
degree, offer guarantee Of great success. We
NAV confidently look for play from which the IN,
telligent public will derive positive pleasure ana
the stage lasting advantage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1873-06-04

An unfortunate eulprit was recently brought Do,
fore An Iowa Justice charged with assaulting ana
battering maiden. Investigation showed thar inc
defendant had merely saluted the damse against ner
win. She was in court and gave her testimony
looking so very beautifully that the Judge was com
pelled to make special ruling. BE could not no
said In conscience fine the man for doing wna' was
done for said His Honor, 4 have been oOhso1 70
hold ON to the arms Of my chair 70 keep rom 49,,
ing the complainant myself" Never uu fNN"
give moro rational dsslsiaA
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-19
Mr.. Anna -. Brooks

New Millinery StcTe, two doors South Of the
Fenrud Adams House. An entirely new ass nrt
ant Of Ladi-s and Misses Hats and BCnnets
trimmed in htr own iaimitahle style also on
sale til" finrst Feathers. Ribbons, and every
description N Millinery Goods. HITS trimmed
to olutr. Remember her N W address. de-
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-19

JoHN-:le Lones:-st and best Booth
we know of-came this way yrst.r L. ).
He proceeded through 10 NIr-inia AMI
returned from there last evening an /
Will move on t. Austin to-ni-hr H., j.
about establishing 1t Belmont, he
Weekly CrVisr, and has been he,,w
par hAsins Hpes and things Tor tit
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-19

BENTON will run sleigh or two or
bus for the accommodation of the
Adelphi party goers tonight. (Therc is
no warrant for making this read so rs to
convey the idea that the Doc will run
a sleigh or two or bust But he will be
On hand, all the same.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-19

THE second OF the regular winter
series of select parties will be given by
the gentlemen OF the Adelphi Club to-
night, at Corbett Hail. 1t will be an
elegant affair, of course-their parties
are. Guests should remember that the
dancing will begin at O'Clock and give
Ger at midnight
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-19

AUcrIoN.--The sales Of auction goods
at II. l.. Higgins Auction Rooms will
positively close to-day. There will be
two sales-oDc this afternoon and the
closing sale this evening.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1873-12-19

THEATRE. A fair attendance last night
Camille was the chief attraction. Tn
principle parts were presented with char
ac!er:stic yivac!ty by John Templetol
and Aiice Vane. The spectators wer.
mach ncv d by the pathetic situation;
o: the piece and made generous bestowa
OF applause. 'pareps Rosa Was re,
pesisd amidst n whirll,ind of laughter
aud applause. Little Fay Templeton is
rs graceful, musical and peert as hel
father is funny and Miss Tane is attrac
tive III The Part OF Par-pa's big brother
Ir-ni -Es il hlll of extraordinary at.
trAc,ivt Hess is otfertd-a TO less tempt
X rrnsranllne than East Lynne, with
Alice VAN il Lady Isabel and Mad
anne Vine John Tempeton as "Archi-
bald Carlyle Isabel Naue rs "MiSs
C1rrey. and Fay Templeton as viii
he. - HE ether characters by the entire
strength If ihe company. The perform
anre viii End with the new Bo3,tf;e Ex-
travaganza Little LIcc,t" in which Cur
p lite friend Fay will do #alnc Of her
most attractive Dulle-quing ana sweetest
singing ANA Miss Nane ana NJ Temple
ton Will su>ta!n a brace Of very enter
.aiuins AMI amusing h sictcrs. (They
say that T-mpieton Is hinge as the
country II annger.") Secure seats early
The DAYTON NIcT-as. K Concerning
The Victims of the fatal fire 1T Dayton,
the Ctr"atc!e of last evening SAYS:
The book n.ent Clystnr. Who fell a
victim to the Dayton fire yesterday
morning was i II tsOn. and was travel
ing ngrnt tor 4. l. Bancroft 1, Co. Of
san franci-ro. and had bat recently re-
turned from Arizona. which Territory
h bad been carvn~sing for Bancroft 4
Go. Oyster spent several days in this
city pr T II his departure for Dayton,
and had taken quiz. Il humber Of orders
Tor b,iok~. Nj. Kirby. mother Of the
yonn; lad Goaia, Zone Of the victims Of
the fire J, wts ont Of h.r mind all day
yesterday, and her agony is said TO have
been most mt n5'- She was kept Under
quad al day and night, but was al
lowe! the liberty Il 4 large room. Hour
after hour sh- paced the floor calling for
l-r boy. ana nj times would seize chairs
or whntt v,r other pond Galle article she
couli get hold Of and would buri them
abnut h. runm in the most violent
MANNER. She Is sad to have been IA
Ii nal but seemingly EeGrt-hIokcu TIL,
n ming. Ms. Nash. who vas saved
from the burning iu!ldinC and who Wa,
M aunt to the boy Could. was also
d, cg.ly affected, both ty the death Of her
1t PHI, ~ and that ot her trother-in- law
( OF cousin 10y marriage. We are not c-r- /
tliu wh!ch). Hiram Nash. Mrs GoulI. !
of !ouuG G. u!i. lad, /