New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-09-28

chant prince is at the head of one OF the en-
rollment committees. In this troubled state OF
things ii is notable that no one proposes that
international arbitration which was to nave
rendered war impossible.
It ia a sign of progress in Spain that the
elections for the COrtes are to take pace
shortly. Fear of the popular verdict, 1t Is I'M
derstood, prevented the late Premier from or
dering n general election. But Gen. Jovellar
is more progressive than his predecessor, who
it now appears was willing to reestablish the
COncOrdat
The break in the Direct Atlantic cable has
| occurred at an unfortunate time, as the cable
steamer Faraday is on the other side OF the
Atlantic, and, probably, considerable time
will be required for repairs. The injury Is on
one of the fishing banks off this coast, ana IL
! is thought may have been caused by the anchor
of fishing vessel.
The arraignment of two teachers for brutal
treatment of scholar of tender years
would seem to indicate that Jersey City
needs q Society for the Prevention of Cruelty
to Children, like that which, though in its in
fancy, is quietly doing such good work III
this city. The case against these teachers is
an ugly one, and it demands the most search
ing investigation.
Whether the performance of Matching treaties
with the Indians amounts to anything or not,
is to be decided quickly, as the Black Hills
Commissioners are making preparations for
adjournment At last advices the Indians
seemed more willing to come to terms than
before. Bat whether they do or not, there is
to be no further prOlOnging of the risk that
the farce may wind up with tragedy.
The estimates for 1876 which have been
submitted by the departments of the City
Government do not show that zeal for economy
which the overburdened condition of the city
should inspire. Many of them call for much
| larger sums than were allowed last year. The
charitable institutions have caught the infec-
tiors craving to deplete the municipal treasury,
and call for largely increased appropriations.
The lesson of the imperative need for re-
trenchment in city expenditure seems to have
| been little conned. The hopes of taxpayers
must lie largely in the Board of Estimate and
| Apportionment, which will be expected to cut
deeply into these swelling estimates
The decision of the Commissioners against
an open cut through Third-ave. gives further
hope of early rapid transit. 1t is suspected
| that the scheme was suggested with view TO
| cOmplicate and retard measures which prom
Used success. At any rate it was not a plan
which would have recommended itself to
property owners along the selected route or to
capitalists. 1t is impossible to build an under
ground or depressed road of the character
indicated by the projectors of this line for any
such sum as they have named. The Commits
sioners will do wisely if they proceed to adopt
| a plan to which either of the two authorized
| lines can conform. In such an event one or
the other will he built, as capital will be
attracted to any good plan when assured that
| its franchise is not to be made valueless by
| the granting of similar privileges to some
| rival company. Capitalists cannot be expected
| to invest in a rapid transit road if others are
| to he permitted to come in and divide
traffic whose value is still a matter of specu-
| latiOn.
| The resignation of Secretary DelanO seems
| to be received by the press of the country,
| irrespective of party, with feeling of salts
faction, not to say of relief. 1t must be gratif-
cation to that statesman to find that his last
official act is so universally approved. and the
qualification must be heightened by the candOr
and frankness with which his wisdom in offer
ing his resignation last November is recog-
nized, and the mistake in its nOn-acceptance is
charged to the President. His successor in the
| Interior Department, it is believed, has al
ready been appointed, but his name has not
yet been made public 1t is hoped that
the President has in this appointment
continued the policy he has pursued in the
last two or three Cabinet changes, and selected
some one who has the public confidence and
the will and the ability to carry forward
necessary reforms. The designations of the sub
ordinates in the Department, who have been
more or less smutched in the recent investiga-
tons will be quite in order, and the announce
ment that they will be offered shortly will be re-
ceived with satisfaction. There is preva-
| lent belief that the whole Department needs a
thorough Overhauling, and a reorganization
| looking to that end will be received as an in
dication of the earnestness of the Administra-
| ton in its professions of reform.