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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

The latest dispatches from Constantinople
this morning are far less pacific than those
OF the last few days. 1t may be remembered
that Turkey. by her delegates. agreed to
consider the propositions of the pre-
liminary Conference on the condition
that she should be permitted to submit
counter propositions of her own. 1t is
found that these are such that their
very submission is simply n sly and subtle
method of rejecting and denouncing the
propositions of the Conference, so that the
body finds itself called on to deliberate
upon propositions which assume the nullity
Of its labors and set aside its opinions as to
the remedies to be applied to the troubles
that af1lct the Ottoman Empire. The result
is therefore not surprising, considering the
pacific temper of the Conference during Its
most important sessions and the general de-
sire displayed by the plenipotentiaries TO ar-
rive at a peaceful solution Of the difficulties
under consideration. General Ignatief hav-
ing taken the ground that his instructions
did not authorize him to take any part
in the discussion of the counter proposals,
them was therefore determined by the rep
resentatives of the neutral Powers. This
fact alone lends considerable gravity to
their decision, for it removes from Turkey
all semblance of that moral support
which she received up to certain
stage of the discussion from certain
Powers. The unanimity which charac-
terized the action OF the preliminary
Conference showed that Europe was
disposed to deal with the question OF
Turkey in broad and liberal spirit and
was ready to subordinate the interests OF
the sessions in which Turkey took part
the Porte showed no desire to yield point,
and, as before stated; simply presented q
substitute proposal for the mature deci-
sion of the great Powers. This sort
of contempt Of the Conference has
given rise to great deal OF irri-
tation. The Marquis of Salisbury has been
informed by the Sultan that he cannot ac-
cept the propositions Of the Conference, but
has laid them before the proper "constitu-
tional body" which has them under consid-
Grafton. This action of the Porte is accepted
as an evidence that the work of
the Conference is null and void, and
that further discussion is almost USE
less. 1t is reported in our de-
spatches that the representatives of Russia,
England, Italy and France have demanded
their passports, and that unless to-day's
session Of the Conference brings more
peaceful aspect of affairs the ambassadors
will leave Turkey to her fate. In the latter
event nothing can prevent war, and we
will look for it's declaration by Russia the
moment she is ready.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03
The Mexican Revolution and Amer
lean Claims.

Ino ulexlc0n REVOLUTION auU Amex-
lean Claims.
If General Porfirio Diaz has raised the sum
of three hundred thousand dollars he called
for few days ago he will probably carry it
to the American Legation in Mexico and offer
it to the United States Minister rs the first
annual instalment due under the awards of
the American and Mexican Claims Com
mission. If our government accepts the
money it will thereby recognize General
Diaz as the dc fdcto ruler of Mexico, which
it is probably not prepared to do. But ifit
refuses to accept the money it will, as
matters stand, cause complaints from the
claimants to whom it is due, and perhaps
another silly cry for intervention. For
tunately it is not probable that Diaz will DO
able to get together three hundred thousand
dollars. The latest accounts from Mexico
relate that he has hard work. by forced con-
tributions, to feed his troops and maintain
himself.
The balance between the awarded Mexi-
can and American claims stands at
nearly four million dollars in favor
of American claimants. BY the law
under which the commission acted the
total amount awarded to Mexican citizens
was subtracted from the total amount
awarded to Americans. The balance is. as
we have stated, somewhat less than four
millions. This sum Mexico bound herself
to pay in annual instalments Of three hum
bred thousand dollars, without interest
President Lerdo being fugitive, has not
probably this sum about his person. Cen
eral Dinz, who has driven him out. has no
money except what he can squeeze out OF
the merchants Of Mexico. "Take nothing
from nothing and nothing remains.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

THE REPORT OF the Bureau OF Vital Statistics
contains considerable material which should he
studied by other persons beside physicians That
more than one-haf OF all the deaths of the year
occurred In tenement houses reveals dreadful
state Of affairs, the cause OF which cannot always
be traced TO the occupants OF this class OF buildings
but must be sought in disgraccfu defects In drain
age and ventilation. That the highest floors are
the hcalthcst Is overwhelmingly proved by the Blu.
reau figures, for barely ten per cent of deaths In
tenement houses occurred noors above the third.
1t is startling to learn that in city with New
Yorks peculiar natural facilities for perfect drain
age maarial fcvers stand highest on the list Of
causes of death. The great preponderance OF
deaths over births Is a discouraging indication.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

Every person compelled to use the rail
ways has deep interest in the answers that
competent persons will give to the inquiries
suggested by the slaughter at Ashtabula;
therefore the communication Of q capable
engineer, printed to-day in another column,
should have the particular attention Of the
public while this subject is prominent.
Our correspondent considers the problem
whether iron bridges can be so constructed
that they shall be as safe as masonry bridges,
and holds that this is possible. he further
holds that there is no necessary limit to
their endurance of wear if properly con-
structed, with view to what they are to
bear, and properly watched. He recognizes
es to the effect of cold that while the cold
the Intervention of any other agent, it
also produces in wrought iron con-
dition which renders it liable to fracture
on the sudden application Of force, though
refined iron or steel is less likely than COM
mon iron to be affected in this way. 1t need
that the admission in regard to the effect of
cold wealsens decidedly the assertion that IN
iron bridge may be made as absolutely safe
as one Of masonry. Any bridge constructed
of a material that is made brittle by extreme
cold can rever be regarded as absolutely safe
in northern climates. In the communication
to which we refer it will be seen that a
proper distinction is made between what
may be done and what really is done through
the ill judged economy, or rather criminal
parsimony, of railway companies.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03
conservative ana Sensible Words.

We call attention to some remarks from
Senator Bayard and Mr.. Lamar, two Of the
most prominent and influential democrats in
Congress, which will be found in our Wash
ington correspondence. They speak, it will
be seen, upon q proposition, foolish and
childish rs IL seems to us, which appears to
have been made by somebody and to
have attracted attention in Washington
that, upon the announcement of
the election Of Mr.. Hayes, if such
an announcement should be made, the
House of Representatives shall refuse to
vote the supplies necessary to carry OH the
government, and both Mr.. Bayard and
MIR. Lamar unhesitatingly condemn this
crude project as unwise, revolutionary
and unjustifable. Both concur in
the opinion that peace is the
first object that the constitution pro-
vides all necessary means to solve the pres
ent difficulty, and we are glad to notice that
Mr.. Bayard thinks he sees better spirit
prevailing on both sides in Washington.
Our own information confirms his impress
sion.
| In time of political trouble like this
wild and foolish propositions necessarily
appear on both sides. We wish the repub-
licans we're as prompt and decided in frown-
ing down the violent nd illegal proposals
made by their extremists as the democrats.
! 1t is an unpleasant fact that, on the repub-
lican side, extromc and unconstitutional
measures and proposals have met no such
rcbuko as they deserved. It would
DO we'll for the honor and credit
of the party and it's leaders if some of them
would speak out us frankly against the
violent and doubtful projects enter.
tanned by republican extremists rs
Messrs. Lamar and Bayard have spoken
against this project, which they condemn, and
as other democrats have done against othel
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

way trains and vessels navigating waters
within the jurisdiction of the State.
Governor Robinson passes over the sub
iect of rapid transit. so vital to the interests
of this city, under the impression, perhaps,
that the legislation of last winter does not
need serious amendment and that the re-
cent decision of the Supreme Court
gives substantial protection to the COM
panies. We think, however, that some
changes will be necessary, especially
in that part of the law relating to the use
of private property. Methods should be
provided for insuring fair compensation
to private owners and preventing them from
interposing distractions to a great public
necessity through the action of the courts.
The city has right to demand that all re-
naming obstacles to rapid transit be
promptly and effectually removed by this
Legislature.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

KEEP OrEi, THE CrLvERTs.-"When this snow
meIteth there shall come food, as Richclcu
says, and II the thaw Is sudden 1t Will be such a
food Us even New York streets have not known for
years. Now Is the time for the city authorities to
prepare for the event. They should that all the
cuIvcrts are kept open, that the torrents Of
thawed snow may now rapidly from the streets
We cannot prevent the snow from falling ana
blockading the travel OF the city, but it is in our
power to hasten It's departure.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

Is SPITE or LONG SEASON Of the greatest exhibi-
ton ana worst drinking water in the world Pha-
dclphia Is not too proud to learn of her neghbors.
She intends to follow the example OF New York and
have loan exhibition OF paintings, and in another
column we name some famous pictures already Sc
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

:. THE HECoNMENDATIoE Of the Pilot Commission
ers as to the disposition to be made of garbage and
ashes should receive more attention at Albany than
previous documents of similar import have done
While upon the condition Of the rivers and harbor
or New York depends the commercial supremacy OF
he city the interests even of garbage contractors
are OF secondary Importance.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

WALL STREET observation-disclosures were mod
erately active ana higher especially the coal shares.
The principal business was developed IN Michigan
Central and Lake Sfrore Gold opened at1o7is and
closed at lO7, with intermediate sales at 1868.
Government bonds were steady and railway mort
cages firm. Money call loaned at and per
cent.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03
WITH SUPPLEM E N T
NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1877.
NOTICE TO COUNTRY DEALERS.

The Adams Express Company run special news
pus,er train over the Pennsylvania Railroad and Its
connections, leaving Jersey City at quarter past four
A. N. daily and Sunday, carrying the regular edition
OF The HERALD far West Harrisburg aud South to
Washington, reaching Philadelphia at quarter past
Six A. n. and Washington at one p. N.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

OUR DESPATCH on the Indian campaign indicates
alter all.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

TIE MEDICO-LEGAL SOCIETY liz discussing the
sanitary condition o. the public schools II all the
members tell all they know nervous parents will
;ecl justified in emigrang to some place beyond the
Jurisdiction OF the Compulsory Education act.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

FEW MORE TERRIBLE STOKES OF shipwrcck an
consequent suffering have ever been told than tn
pne we give to-day entitled ION Floating Wreck.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

From our reports this morning the probabilities
ave that the ,ceother in Ne,o FORK today acW be
cold and clear. party cloudy.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

A GENERAL REOPENISG OF the city schools took
place yesterday and the hearts Of New York mothers
lghtened perceptbly.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

THE FIRST OFFICIAL STATEMENT OF the infuenc
of hard times upon crime will be found in Judg
CT derslceve's charge to the Grand jury
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

JUDGE BARRETT YESTERDAY limited that even law
yers should know how to write and punctuate cor.
rectIy. The profession should study the newspapers
more closely
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

THREE YEARS IMPRISONMENT Is mild punish
mcnt for the wretch sentenced yesterday for in
decent assault upon little girl
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

measures of like nature. A party cannot
hope to retain the confidence of the people
which has no leaders courageous enough to
condemn openly at such time as this the
wrong doing of their own side.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

CRoAKERs WHO COMPLAIN that character amounts
to nothing nowadays should read OF the sympathy
extended to the weak but honest bank cashier at
Elizabeth, n. j., by his solid fellow citizens.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

THE SToRx KING could not prevent the coming OF
"Ladies' Day." but wicked idea struck him as
he remembered that ladies do not wear snow shoes
or cavalry boots.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

WHIsKEy DID lT.--This is the gst.of the statement
OF Blake, who shot man on New Years night
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.


BOOTHS ThEATRE.-DAs'L DnucE
BOwERY THEATRE.-Tns THREE GuARpsxEx
GERMANIA NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
GRAND OPERA HoUsE.--uxpxn THE GAsLIcar
LYcEUM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
PARK THEArRE.-LirrLE NELL
FIFTH AVENUE THEArRE.-THE AMERICAN.
wALLACK's THEArRE.-THx sHAucHRAuS.
BROADWAY THEArRE.-Rir VAN wiSKLE.
UNION SQUARE THEATRE.-MIss MUTTON.
NIBIb'S GARDEN.-AzUGrSE.
EAGLE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
NEW YORK AQUARIUM.
SAN FRANCISCO MINsrRELs.
GILMORE's GARDEN.-GaAND EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL.
KELLY LIONS MINsTREIs.
HELLERs NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
EGYPTIAN HALL.-ANERIcA's Hoxx OF MYSTERY.
COLUMBIA OPERA HOUsE.-vARErv.
THEATRE CoMIQUE.-vARrErv.
OLYMPIC THEATRE.-vARiErY AND DRAMA.
TONY PASTORS Observation-Disclosures
TIvOLI rTfEATRE.-yARiErY.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

SNOW on THE RoOFs.-The housetops OF New York
are burdencd with snow, and the overhanglng
masses threaten to fall upon the sidewalks A
strong wind or thaw would easily precip,ate
these mimic avalanches upon pedestrians Little
Peter was Sunday school boy who was Knocked
down bya brick from chimney. and when he re-
covered from the blow he said TO the merchant who
had rescued him, at comes rom above" and the
merchant was much pleased with his plcty that
he took him into his employ, made him partner,
gave him his daughter in marriage, &c. But the
man who is Knocked on the head by hundred
pounds OF ice and snow from the parapets of n
broadway store need not expect such benefits even
II It does come from above. The prudent citizen
will see the danger and avoid 1t.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

THE OLD, OLD STORY, the railroad war, has ended
again.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

Cool EXCUSE FOR NOT HEATING THE CARS
The solIctude Of the street car companies Tor the
health of the public is q touching spectacle. They
IRE opposed to heating the the grounds that
when they are overcrowded the air would be oicn-
stve ana that delicate persons would be Liable to
get pulmonary complaints on emerging rom over
heated cars into the cold. II they are 80 anxious
sbout the health OF their patrons why do they not
provide enough cars TO prevent ovcrcrowdIng AMI
why do they not adopt our suggestion for heating
the 0oorss 1t is not necessary TO have furnace;
frc principal need is to keep the feet OF passengers
warm. The argument that 1t would be dangerous
4, no from warm car into tho open air Is partcu.
Iarly absurd. II IL Is sound then The Theatres,
churches, stores and even private houses should be
kept cold for the preservation Of the general health
BAT the public 10 not to be deceived BY such Shallow
exeuses on tho part Of the companies for their long
ucne,~uad naalect OF an imperative duty.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-01-03

cests that they be forbidden to estimate
their securities above cost or above par,
even when their market value is greater
He would compel them to keep
the custody of their own funds and
restrain them from making loans to other
banks. He would reduce the amount of
permitted deposits by one individual from
five thousand dollars to one thousand dol
lars, or at most two thousand dollars, and
forbid savings banks to receive deposits
from any corporation or association. He
thinks they should not be allowed to pay
higher rate than five per cent,
since high rates of interest are O
temptation to risks. He disapproves that
provision of the present law which requires
a division Of any surplus exceeding ten per
cent, rs q large surplus increases the ability
of the institutions to meet n sudden cmer-
oencv These recommendations and the
reasons assigned for thcm in the Message
show that Governor Robinson has care
fully examined the subject, and we trust
il will receive early attention in the Lcgis
lature.
Another recommendation of local rs wei
as general interest relates TO the safety o
lile.i theatres and public buildings. The
recent terrible warnings should not pass I'm
needed, and in the same connection The
Governor recommends efficient legisla
ton for the protection Of life on rail
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-04-19
Nrx.MEMBEk OflHE LEGlsLA'
TURE IN JAIL.

THOMAS W. MASNIoS, who VIII DC
,,bared IS \ member ofthe House of
n.rs,.es from Wetzel county, at the
An oftbe winter Of 1868, was arrested
&C. before Yesterday, tor dealing in
,,np,a-ieI. money. The arrest was made
BPEREINS, II government omcer
&, ma sscre, service, in Greene county,
,,o the prisoner WAS taken to Pittsburgh
,,3 lodged in j,ii. While in this city,
u,Svroy established for himself the
,,,-.c,er Of 81 untrustworthy man. lie
,,net 70 re = sor. OF preacher, but
,.,c,ieed meanness and corrupt way,
g.b uablu.biug ettroatery. He Is sn
.7ni,i .s.et scamp, and boasts to the
alrrrs Of MS trausgressions.
gor = long time this gang Of counter
alters has infested this State, having It's
:lpe. IN ali Of the counties from here
sex 10 the interior. There are other
-,nbers of the gang still at large, whom
Ia detectives are Laying tor, and
,.a.e arrest will create n profound SEN
q ., one of these days.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-04-19

are in 3 shaky condition to day, in conse-
quence Of which WORK was suspended.
This afternoon about 4 o'clock two of
the inner walls, running q. right
angles with Walnut street. fell
with crash, but no one was
injured. Shortly after this wind and
rain storm passed over the city, and part
of the south wall of the west wing fell,
crushing the one story stores on Fifth
street, Just south of the wall, one OF which
was occupied as saloon called "The
Moneys" the proprietor Of which re-
fused to obey the Instructions to vacste
given him yesterday by Fire Chief Sex
ton. This afternoon the chief had him
arrested and his premises closed, and
fifteen minutes later the wall fell and de-
molished the house. Another wall fell
about six o'clock this evening, and TO-
morrow all the higher walls will be par
italy taken down so that the search for
the bodies can be resumed without dan
ger to the workmen. The remains OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark were sent to
North Adams, Mass, tonight.
Advance in Freights.
l.. A. Clarke, late Chief Engineer of
the Illinois Central Railroad, and who
has been appointed Chief Engineer Of
the Lake Shore road, has stated on good
authority that freight rates from here to
the East and sesbosrd points, will be I'D.
vanced within five days.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-04-19
ihE WAR OF THE CENTURY.

-''ope seems to be drifting into what
'A' 10 be the greatest war of the
."''! 1t not of many centuries. At
'-7 emphatic note of Turkey, declin-
'ae Conditions OF peace presented by
"'*s and the other Powers of Europe,
-.-..uGt to understand how war can
s'Aled. Therefore, it is well for us
"0A uD our biographies and gather
,~'V-Igent comprehension of the "lay
'-ss'oand.' 4 glance at the map of
S! IN both continents will en-
any one to see the situa-
" present. Turkey in
:, i 'ofdered On the north by the
- 'ea' on which Russia has a feet
-. mean; match for the Turkish
.!'1s IN front of Con s,an;inoplc in
:. 70 pass through into the Black
80 VI 'ne esst it has the strip slope
n. An territory upon the eastern
" 'He bsucs'sion mountains, where
s'ao!e Russian force has been con-
,. ''ei in readiness to enter Turkish
=. .1S' Below this lies the Persian
p..'s' .ae'' IN the ne,ghborhood of which a
=. = army Is gathered, whether TO aid
-. |l'''ans or to protect Persian terri.
A. NON both belIigerents is yet uncer.
linn D IL Europe Turkey is separated
ag,,' "4'''s BY the neutral principally
=. 1DSnls' BOUNDED on the Russian
1r., y 'ne river Pruth and on tn,
40 a'n 4 side BY the river Danube. 4
Pm, ''lsn army is close to the
i and fumors are current that j
a,,i. is'ps''ng to cross into Rou
9..' a Apowertul Turkish .rmv hold
D..a,, N various points along tn,
b+i,, S,'a ana it is reported bridges are
soun.". "4'I' Tor a Turkish advance int,
hsp,.. ROumania is pomipsll,
turkey, but is svidsntl,
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-04-19
Masonic Gathering.

CLEVELAND, April lS.-The Masonic
fraternity OF Cleveland are making
extensive preparations for the tri ennial
conclsve tt the Grand Encsmpment of
Knights Templar for the United States,
to be held here on the 2Sth of August
next. The Grand Commsndery of Ohio
has exteaded an earnest invitation to all
the subordinate Communicates in the
United States and Canada to be present
on the occasion. Quarters have been
provided tor 10000 knights. Many
citizens not members of the order have
protfered to the committee the freedom
of their residences tor the entertainment
Of visitors. 1t is confidently expected
g. ,-'.L;- will be the largest gathering OF
the kind w held in this country.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-04-19
nNANCIAL MEMORANDUMi

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