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IRON The rRYiNG Pm TO THE fIBE

IRDh IHE hfIN6 raw ~ LbE fInL.
Nearly all the revelations OF extravaganza
and fraud in canal management which we
have hitherto published relate to the class Of
"extlaOrdiuary repairs OF new work. There
arc as great abuses connected with the Ordi-
nary repairs and superintendent. For twenty
on thirty years the State has vioiated from one
to the other Of two systems ol canal mainte-
nance, VIZ, the superintendent system and the
contract sy s,eIu. No system Of agriculture has
yet been perfected whereby men may gather
grapes OF thorns or figs of tbistles No system
of canal management can secure faithful and
honest service from corrupt men,
IN old times, ns now. the superintendent sys-
TEN was in vogue. Thirty or forty superin-
tendcnts were appointed ly the Canal Board,
each oil whom had charge of IL section Of the
canal, which it was his duiy 10 keep in order.
The post OF superintendent became, of course,
one OF the prizes of politics. The patronage of
which the superintendent had the giving WAS
disposed Of likewise where it would do most
good 10 tho giver. The system gradually be-
came enormously expensive, and every year
the Amy OF pensioners became more numerous
Next the superintendent system was abol-
ished, and the system of repairs and main-
tenance by contract was substituted. At first
this worked beautifully. The contractors
agreed to tend the locks and keep the ditch in
nayig9ble condition for very moderate com
ponsaion. It was found. however, that they
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-15

been ohecked by decree from tho CssS ordering tas
tho Tartsrs who have recruited this year shall n
formed into special squadron This order has sasAAA
the Tartas whose chief objection 10 military service ~
that thoy wero drafted into regiments Of Russians whss
they wore not able TO hold Mohammedan religious scr
Woes According 10 tho census Of 1870. Russia has
AGA O34 Mohammedan subjects, Of whom 127082 i've
In ts Crnea The jews OF Podolia and yolhynia have
10 tho barracks where tho jewish soldiers live.
A lecture upon "Th0 English Establishment.
and 10 what extent has satisfied tho objects hoee who
founded IT," reccnty delivered at the Congregational
Memorial Hail. London under tho auspices Of the Hbers-
ton socety by Mr. j. r. Thorold Rogers, late Professor OF
Political Economy In the University OF Oxford In tho
course OF bis address, Mr. Rogers spoke Of the ownerhp
of the Church property and said that regards the
preat bulk OF Church property 1t nc0ntcsbls thss
n was IA much the property Of the state az the wsods
and forests were Il might have been originally given
BY private individuals but the State wH hoir all
grants In mortmain State could never allow grans To
corporations uess under tho condition that those grants
wcro liable to tho discretionary snrsrxi.on and
IN the Church England allied itself TO the Tory party
would become pSGa r. Wsl az Is o"
Tho speech OF Bright st Birmingham he looked upoo
W the beginning OF tho end
The Rev. Edward EgglestOn explains in The
yndeperdemt what he meant when he testified In the
Beecher Tilton case that no MehOdst preaching
to congregational church. lying around loose soss
rally" Ho did not that he was loose In morals
moral theories or that no belonged TO the fast style
preachers who delight to make nutter by walking o
the brink Of thu preoipoo six days 10 tho week aud
preaching feroci0usy the seventh But, let mscon
fess he continues "that for many years have found
n jmpossbls TO fence myself IN had the misfortune
to labor for years in union work, and 1t has spoiled
mo. This thing Of cooperative work Ia fearfuiy
destructive TO UNCONVENTIONAL feeling. Now II you want
10 preserve the flavor of sectariansn In man, yOa
wust keen him corked up and Dramatically sealed 40
that no fresh air will reach him. Mover let man browne
in the forbidden fields OF the communion OF the saints
Won don't want him to grow too big for tho seotaan
barnyard A few Evangelical Alliances and few Sun:
day-sohool conventions might anect the constitution Of
Prof Patton himself"
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employed inefficient mon at the locks, and did
next to nothing in tho way Of repairs. The
condition of tho canal constantly deteriorated,
and whom the contracts came to DO relet, much
higher prices wero exacted. Breaks became
alarmngly frequent and expensive, tho State
paying the cost of repairing them, provided the
which it usually did. In short, the navigation
became much moro difficult under the repair
contractors than it was under tho superintend-
ents, and the canals were rapidly going to de-
struction. Finally the Legislature abandoned
the contract system, and came back to the
superintendents. This plan, in practice, has
proved expensive. and source of multitude
of petty frauds, but under it the boatmen have
enjoyed better navigation, and breaks and
claims for damages have become less fire.
ouent. The true and only way to secure
honest and efficient canal management Is to
purify politics.
We do not speak of purifying politics after
the manner of UtOpians, but we simply mean
to assert that there is o better and worse iii
all matters connected with popular government.
Republican government, if 1t is to be worth
having, demands Of the citizen some effort to
put the right men into the right places. Our
voters have too much neglected the sources OF
political power-the petty caucuses and con-
yentiOns. If government is to engage in such
vast undertakings as our present postal service,
the wholesale construction of public build
ings, the universal improvement of rivers
and harbors, and the running of canals, the
people cannot shirk their political duties with
impunity. 1t is for them to decide which is
preferable, the labor of governing themselves
by earnest efforts to select the best men, OF
the ever growing burdens which they take
upon their backs by permitting the unsGupu-
lous and rapacious to rule them. Under our
free institutions the people can always make
their government better, if they earnestly
strive to do so. If they will not take this
trouble there is no limit to the impostions
which they may have to put up with.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-15
CONTRACTION or BANK CIRCULATION.

CONTRACTION or BANK CIRCCLI1ION
A slight contraction in tho aggregate circu-
latinn of National bank-nOtes begins to DO
visible and calls for explanation. February u,
1874, the outstanding bills of banks doing
business and having authority to issue notes,
were returned at 339,415,695. March 1,
1875, they are returned at %324 ,618,914,
being decrease in twelve months of nearly
fifteen millions. This decrease is partly ap-
parent and partly real
The apparent decrease is the result of the
operation of the bank redemption bureau.
That establishment, which did not exist year
ago, is now returning to the banks their own
notes at the rate of three million dollars q
week, or, let us say, three million three hun
dred thousand dollars, or one per cent OF the to-
tai. We may, without violence suppose that the
banks which,, during the ten days previous to
the date fixed for making up their statements,
had received from Washington packages of
their own notes, did not reissue them, and did
not therefore include them in their notes out
standing on the list of March. This will nc
count for about five millions Of the decrease in
circulation. But this decrease is wholly fcti-
tious. The five million idle notes are just the
same to the banks which hold them as so much
legal tender and are in reality, if not in law,
part of their reserve.
The answer to the question whether this
part of the contraction of the bank-nOte cir
culatiOn is real or apparent depends upon
what answer is given to another question, viz,
IS the cash reserve of the banks greater or
less than it was year agOY Including in the
reserve bills Of National and State banks, frac-
tional currency, United States certificates for
legal tenders deposited with the Treasurer,
and the amount on deposit with the Treasurer
for redemption purposes, we find that the
reserve was less on March 1, 1875 than it
was at the end of February, 1874. The total
in 1874 was $l62,234, 12S, and in 1875,
$I58, 792, 400, of which $17,OO0OOO are
permanently locked up in the rcdemp-
ton bureau. If we included specie, which is not
under existing circumstances entitled to be
classed as reserve, We should get much greater
difference, since the banks held in 1875 but
$16, 667 900, and in 1874 $33,3G2, 900, or
lust double the amount. Tho liabilities of the
banks to their depositOrs are more than $780,
900, 900 greater this year than they were last,
80 that more reserve should DO held now than
in 1871.
The true decrease Of tho National bank cir
culatiOn. amounting, ~ We conjecture. to about
ten million dollars. is due to banks which
() have failed and arc in the hands OF q
receiver. ca have voluntarily retired from
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-15
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

PoREIGN.-The Prissian Government organs give
tranauiliiying assurances in regard to the foreign
t,elicy of Prussia. - In speech in the Prrseian
Diet Prince Bismarck said the Catholic bishops wore
merely the Popc's projects.
substitute for the Absolute Removal bin was re-
ported TO tho Senate. and after delay was made
the speotsl order for to-day. provides for the sus-
pension Of State officers by the Governor and trial
by the Senate - The Legislative Committee on
Canal Frauds continued their investigation. -
The Louisiana Legislature met in special session
the Conserv alive members OF the House were sworn
in. and contested claims referred to the COM
mittee on Elections.
CrfY.-The crosse xaninatOn Of Mr.. Beecher was
continued, and the circumstances Of the interview
Of Doc. 80, the writing of the apology, and the
pistol scene were rehearsed. - The murderer
Sharkey did not arrive as expected. - Charges
OF gross Encouragement were made against the
officers OF the Chicago, Danve and Vincenpes Rail-
road. - A California banker committed suicde.
- Thermometer, So, 43o 400. Gold, 115's,
1i6L. 1t5is. Gold value OF the lcgaltender dollar
ut tho Close sc $40 cents.
Tux WYAIHER.-The Government report predicts
generally clear aod warmer weather.
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A CENTENNIAL RE.fSS BIND.

The country will learn with great thrill of
satisfaction and delight that the number OF the
Marine Band is to be increased to seventy five,
and that the Secretary Of the Navy will de-
vote his own time, blood and treasure, ~ well
for his department for proper representation
at the Centennial celebration. to promoting
the efficiency and usefulness Of that able
bodied organization until II shall DO without a
rival. the best brass band that stands in red
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Dusiness Notices.

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RiILROAD INTERESTS.

rEorG;ED REORGANIZATION OF IHE PHILADELPHIA
AND READING RAILROAD.
PHILADELPHIA, April 14.-At meeting OF
the bondhoiderse CT the Philadelphia and Beading Rairo
to-day Committee was appointed TO act fof Tie vvua
holders with power to forecioso the mortgage eel Nv
road buy 1t in AZ they may think advisable: 10 TAX"
the necessary steps for corporation and also 70
C,iirv into the past management OF the road
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DINING 10 the oOnstonty-inereos,aQ circulation
OF Tx DAILY TRIBUNE ne find it more diff
cut than usual, and indeed generally Impossible,
to furnish back numbers. Readers ~ho do not
rant 10 lose any Of the proceedings Of he Beecher
Ir,al can hare Tue DAIIY sent By mail (post-
ogs bdid) for 81 a month.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-15

The representative body OF one Protestant
denomination has entered a foilual protest
against the proposed admission of the Catholic
Parochiai schools TO the benefits OF the public
school system. We publish on another page
this protest; it comes from the presbytery OF
New-YOrk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-15

The Removal bill returns from the Judiciary
Committee Of the Senate in new and mate
rally different fem. As originally drawn, the
bill provided that the power of removing GER
tain state officers for misconduct or malvcrsa-
ton IN Office should be vested in the Governor.
1t is now proposed that the Governors power
in the premises shall be limited to the suspen-
sion of an officer, while removal cannot be
effected without the concurrence of two-thirds
Of the members of the Senate in the Governors
recommendation. The Governor cannot even
ill pro tempOre the vacancy Occasloned by sus-
pension without the concurrence of the Senate.
1t is very apparent that there is in the l-egis-
lature wide diversity Of opinion as to
the merits of the pending measure rs COM
pared with the original bill, but we fail to
see any evidence OF such divided thought
among the people. I'm the branch OF the Re-
form movement TO which the Removal bill be-
longs, what is wanted is the simplest, speed
lest, and most effective method Of relieving
the State Of the dangerous burden of unfaith-
full officers, if any such shall be discovered in
the course of the investigations now going Oh.
Aside from the fact tina. division Of respon-
sibilty is not generally conducive to prompt
ness in matters OF this kind, the people greatly
prefer TO trust Gov. Tilden, on the faith Of
his integrity and bis known and approved rec
ord in respect to Canal Reform, than to make i'm
pOrtant steps III this movement dependent upon
the uncertain sentiment of body which en-
braces in It's membership not n few men who
are the open OF suspected friends of the Ring
against which the Governor and the people
have declared war
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-15

NORFOLK. Va. April 14.-During heavy s9aLt
Last night eight from Gloucester County WV
drowned by oyster boat capsxing
AUGUSTA, Ga. April H.-JaGOb Printup OF MO
Dus County sudo,ly this ossrntRs hsac neM
Thomson. raorcd .hst ho esmnttS sets ey tssAas
sak,oa.
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Amussments ano tileeiinSs.

0oOrR's THEATrn--" Henry ""
DAlv's Frrru Avsxvg TnxArCR." The BIG Bonanza
GaASp OixRA HoUsE-"A Ahmed"
LyoxSn TbsAIrR-" La Joue Parfiuneusc himee'
OLvnrtc IHxATsR--voriety katertanioeh''
PARK TuxArea-"Dsvy Crockett"
AN rp .rcxco ACKNOWLEDGMENT and Wambold
Ixnos souAss TuENTEp.-"The Two Orphans"
VAI.ACXS THsATkR.-"Ratael"
AcApEMr OF Dissatisfaction OF Paintings.
Kuxr1 ART GAIIIGr-Sale OF Paintings.
METROPOLITAN MusxUN or AEr.-Paintincs, stsfuary
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-15

Some information is given on another PAGE
OF the Exhibition which is to be- opeped in
Chill next September. Persons in search Of a
comparatively new field for recreation during
next Summer and Autumn, will find it par
tculary advantageous to go TO Santiago at a
tlno when this Exhibition is in progress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-15

The word-battle in the Assembly yesterday
between certain prominent Democrats was
Creditable to neither of them, and will serve
only to confirm the prevailing impression that
the temper and the manners Of the leaders of
their party are sadly in need Of Improvement.
II is pity that gentlemen on the floor have
not better exsmple.in the Speakers chair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-15

As soldiers long after the close of war in
which they fought good fight meet to re-
oOsnt the eloiies Of their campaigns, the
PenDsylyabia Aboli6onists gathered yesterday
~ th,!adoipha to celebrate tho centennial of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-15

their Anti-Slavcry Society. The proceedings
were highly appropriate. and our report OF
them will be read by old Abolitionists every
where with a sympathetic interest which other
PERSONS may not easily understand. The
record of this venerable Society Is full OF
honor and as told by :vice-President Wilson
and DIR. Elder, it will command deserved
attention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-15

The proceedings of the Louisiana Legsla-
iure Yesterday encourage the hope that, after
all, the Wheeler compromise may be accepted
peaccaby, and carried out in good faith by
both parties, if not by all factions. The
Conservatives, weary of striving for all
that is their right, have concluded
to take what they eau got, and the Radi-
Gals are brought into line by the knowledge
that the Administration has fixed limit he
yond which they cannot go, and that Gen.
Sheridan and his troops will support them
only SO long as they are in harmony
with the revised policy Of the party
leaders in Washington. Gov Kcllogg's
message shows an appreciation OF the deplor-
able condition of his State, and Of the causes
of its condition, which is far from consistent
with his own official acts in the past. but
which we would he glad to construe as a
pledge Of Il change Of policy with a view to the
restoration of prosperity to the people whom bis
party have reduced almost to despair. Ii is
probable that The legally elected members Of
the Legislature, whose claims were rejected by
the Returning Bond, and who were expelled
by the military, viii he to-day admitted TO
their seats.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-15

Mr.. Beecher encountered yesterday the full
tofrors of the cross-examination. We do not
mean to say anything either disparaging tho
value of his testimony, or depreciating the
effect of Mr.. Fullertons efforts; but it will be
generally felt by the readers Of the report that
the tactics of the REORGANIZATION somewhat
confused the witness. Still, there is no reason
to suppose that they have yet succeeded in
doing much. if anything. toward impairng the
weight of his testimony.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-15

When old and powerful railway lines, on the
one hand, are seen engaged in suicidal cOmpe-
titiOn, and mismanagement, not to say rascal
ity, is developed in the affairs of new
enterprises, it is not surprising that there
are doubts as to whether We have not too
many railroads in this country. Possibly these
doubts were shared by the bondholdcrs OF tho
Chicago, Danville, and Vincennes Railroad,
whose proceedings yesterday are re-
ported on another page. The officers
of the road were accused of diverting the earn
ings to their own benefit, and Of adding insult
| to injury by attempting TO hide their improper
practices under fictitious entries. 1t was dis
| covered. it is alleged, not only that the earn
| ings had been taken, but that every detail OF
the cost had been increased, probably by the
same rule applied to the city bills 10y Tweed
| and his followers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1875-04-15

The Commissioner OF Public Works com
mends himself to public confidence by his
views Oh the proposed amendments to the
City Charter. He favOrs the contract system
10 public work generally, only excepting street
repairs, which he thinks can be done more
properly by days work. In his desire for re-
trenchment he even approves of the limitation
of the appropriation to his department. for
street improvements. He also favOrs the en-
larccInent of the CrOtOn water storage ca
pacity, the necessity for which was so plainly
demonstrated last Winter, when the receiving
reservoir was drawn down fourteen feet below
it's ordinary level.