New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-06-09

there is still occasion for the presence OF the
military in the coal regions in order that the
men who have resumed work may be pro-
tected in the exercise of their rights. In
letter from Pottsvlle printed on another page
our correspondent forecasts the future policy
of the coal operators. II is predicted that the
price of coal will be kept down at a reason.
able rate, and since their own interest as well
as that of consumers will be conciliated Oy
such course, the prediction is not without
promise of fulfllment.
Another United States District Court pro-
nounces the Civil Rights act passed by the last
! Congress constitutional. Judge Nelson OF
Minnesota comedies with Judge Morrill, OF
Texas. We ase told that Judge Nelson Is
Democrat. His opinion is given III charge
to the Grand Jury. in which it is clearly held
that the law is CONSTITUTIONAL while the Judge
takes occasion to express his personal opinion
that such legislation is impolitc and I'M
necessary. In the Texas case motion for
new trial has been made, and the editors ar
rested for contempt in commenting upon Judge
! MOrrill's decision have made answer denying
the jurisdiction of the court but affirming the
prOpricty of their remarks.
Ex-senator Schurz receives very different
treatment Oh his return to Germany from that
| which he had just after the revolution OF 1919.
! Then he was obliged to fly i'll secrecy from
| the country. Now a banquet, given to him IN the
capital. is attended by the presiding officers
of both Chambers of the Prussan Diet and by
Privy Councillor Butcher, who is on the most
intimate terms with Prince Bismarck. The
Chancellor, at least six years ago. showed
high appreciation of the merits of Mr.
Schurz Herr Bucher, in attending this BAN
harmony with the wishes OF the Chancellor
which is no small matter considering MIR.
Schurzs revolutionary record.
At a late hour yesterday afternoon Mr..
Fvarts concluded his remarkable address in
defense of Mr.. Bccchcr He began to speak
on May 81, has occupied the entire sessions
of eight days, and yesterday spoke for six
hours, holding the attention OF his hearers I'M
broken to the very last. Whatever may he
its effect upon the issue of the trial, the
speech will undoubtedly be rated among
the very best IN Mr.. Evarts's long and dlstln-
guished career; if not also among the most
remarkable legal efforts of recent times. Great
expectations have been formed of the final
speech for the prosecution which Mr.. Beach IS
to begin to-day. He has the advantage OF the
closing word, and he brings also to his work
special oratOrcal gifts.
The Board of Visitors at the West Point
Military Academy this year seem to have
turned over a new leaf. The wonder is that
such careful Investigations as are noticed in
our dispatches have not been the rule all
along but that they have not been is proved
by the revelations now made as to the treat
ment of the cadets at mess-tablc and in quar-
tiers. Potatoes kept in store for eight months
and butter of the same age bought at low
price do not suggest the idea of wholesome
fare for Young soldiers. OF course the story
given in the dispatches has another side, and
we are anxious to hear it but the fact that
| these abuses are reported by the Board OF
Visitors not only entities the charges to re-
| spectful hearing but would seem to demand
/ for them thorough investigation.
| The proceedings Of the Police Commissioners
! and Board of Health yesterday show that the
popular Outcry about the Harlem Flats
nuisance has not been without good effect
! The Board of Police took no decisive action,
but considered the subject attentively, and
heard words of advice from the police
surgeons, some of whom have so stutifed
themselves heretofore in tins very matter, but
nearly all of whom now admit the serious
nature of the situation in view of the
approach of warm weather. In the Board of
Health less was said and more was done. The
resolutions adopted took hold of the subject
boldly, reciinc the dangerous condition of the
district lying between Ninety and One-hun-
dred-and- ninth-sts., and Fifth-ave. and East
River, showing the causes of the danger, and
calling the attention of the Board of Public
Works to a remedy which is believed to meet
the requirements OF the case. The rcpcdy in
wolves filing the slinkcn areas with, clean coal
ashes and fresh earth, a comprehensive system
of drainage, aud the thorough disinfection of
the tainted district. We hope these are not
mere words; what the public want is to have
the nuisance abatcd, and no time should be
lost in doing it. Decisive action by the Board
of Public Works is next in order.