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New-York tribune., 1878-02-16
are very wise, and we doubt whether Mr.
Adams is prepared to improve on thec1
THE ENGLISH FLEET.


Has the Lion put his head into the Bears
MOUTH Will the British fleet of ironclads,
now in the Sea of Marmora, ever get out
through the Dardanelesf Always brave, Eng
lishmen must be bravely governed, and the
British Ministry hasstaken brave step but
the same kilograms which announce that Brit
ish ironclads are near COnstantinOple also an
nounce that Russian forces ARE near Gallipoli.
Tho Notifications along the DardaDelles are
strong, but it has been said by competent
German critic within the past year that an
ironclad fleet might pass them with some loss
of ships. TOrpedOes, however, have been used
by the Russians with great erect
against the Turkish feet in the Danube, and
If the Russians make lOdgmcnt on the Euro
pean shore of the Dardaneles, as they appar-
emily intend to do in answer to Englands
menace it is not easy to guess what loss
British fleet might meet in trying to get out
of Turkish waters. Theoretically, the act OF
England in entering the Straits, notwithstand-
ing protest by Turkey, is one OF war, and
one which Russia, as conqueror OF turkey mas
ample warrant to treat as an act OF war against
itself. The thin pretences by which Ministers
excused the advance of the fleet were 80
trivial that The London Times promptly dis
owned them, avOwing that the presence OF
the fleet was not to protect the lives and
rroperty of British subjects, but to protect
d British interests" in the navigation OF the
Straits, and in the ultimate settlement OF
questions between Russia and Turkey. The
protest of Turkey lifts the veil. II Kussla
chooses so to interpret the advance or q
British fleet, it is an act of war which Justi-
fes the destruction of the fleet by any means
known to modern warfare.
Ironclads cannot be held IN hostile waters
without supplies. The British authorities have
already demanded free passage for coal ves-
sells to supply their steamers in the Turkish
waters. But if Russian forces seize the de-
fences of the Dardaneles, and sink the coal
vessels that attempt to pass, what neNf In
the Bosphorus kilograms state. Russian tor
pedoes already stop the passage OF vessels
toward the Black Sea. Will England be COM
PEELED to transport an army, and to hght on
land, in order to clear the way for safe re-
turn Of its feet? The secret instructions
tclegraphed to Admiral Hornby, January 23.
which have probably been repeated, were not
only to "protect life and property OF British
"subects," but to "detach such vessels as he
might think necessary to preserve the water
"way of the Dardanelles." He has detached
two vessels, it Is stated, to remain at Galhpol;
but when Russian army appears on the
shore, above or below, what are they to dot
How many hours after Russian possession
would be needed to render the Straits lmpass-
able with safety for English ships without
consent of Russia 7 1t is quite possible that
these may prove to be grave questions, in the
course of a few days.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-16

A recent decision of Judge Blatchford gives some
timely information which seems apropos OF the late
disasters at sea. The decision shows among other
things that old and experienced shpmasters may
be profoundly ignorant of the duties of their
profession. The suit was brought to relieve
the libel on q schooner, the Belle OF the
Bav. which had come into collision with and
sunk the schooner Benedict. In fog east of
PolIock,s Rip Light-shp. off the coast OF Massa-
chnsetts The Belle of the Bay was coming from
Boston 10 New-York and was sailing with the fog,
which enveloped her; she was pointed toward
little north of west, and was close hauled on her
port tack. The Benedict c0ursing toward the
northeast and was on her starboard tack, having
the wind free. Under these circumstances it was
the duty of the Benedict TO keep out of the way Of
the Belle of the Bay. Neither vessel saw the other
till too near to avoid collision. On the
Belle, two blasts of fog-horn were
sounded at frequent intervals On the Bene-
dict there seems to have been wild con-
fusion as to what were the proper signals to give
with the foghorn. although her captain was no nov
ice in seafaring business. When the libel was OBJ
tanned, the Benedicts captain stated that repeated
blasts of foghorn were given from his vessel one
at a time. But under the examination of the ccun-
sci for the claimants, Messrs. c. & N. ID. Lawton, 1t
New-York tribune., 1878-02-16
instead. The pestered bugaboo has been buried "a
long now that it smells unpleasantly.

instead. The pestered bugaboo has been buried "A
long now that it smells unpleasantly.
Notwithstanding their frank avowals that they
"have had enough of Tiden," the Democratic Con.
gressmen are evidently troubled with apprehensions
that they may be forced to take some more Of him
whether they wish to or not. Just now they are
worried over a curious rumor that he proposes to
run again for Governor of New-York in order TO
show that he can carry the State by large majority
and thus demonstrate the necessity of renominatng
him. Mr.. Tilden 10 too shrewd to try any such
doubtful experiment that. He has used this State
once as a tlnkling cymbal to beat his "ref0rmn
music upon, and he is wise enough not to try that
little game again.
Collector Simmons has arrived IN person at
Washington to press his claims for retention. He
has had two protracted interviews with the Presi-
dent, and has loaded him with q bushel two of
memorials setting forth his merits a regenerated
civil servant. Boston is looking on in breathless
agitation, and the newspapers of the BristOw per.
suasOn are bombarding the White House with col
umn essays on true Civil Service reform. 1t is a
thrilling moment for Simmons and for Boston. IL
he is removed, the President will commit himself
to the terrible doctrine that repentance and zeal
in good works cannot save o hitherto erring civil
servant from condemnation. If he is retained Bos-
ton will have fit.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-16
Aewllork Daily grita,,e.
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1e, 1873.
WITH SUPPLEMENT.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Fopricx-Four OF the British ronclads were of
Princes Islands. in the Sea of Marmora, yesterday
morripc -- Lord Derby has warned Russia
AGAINST nenacng the communications of the heet.
g. Russia has asked Germany 10 exercise her in-
Auence in favor of peacS == The Greek troops
ara likely to reoccupy Thessaly and Epirus =-
King Alfonso opened the Spanish Cortcs yester-
day. =-= Hopes of peace in Cuba are entertained
OF Madrid.
DoursrIc.-Jean Iandreau, a resident Of New
York is in Washington, TO ask this country to help
him collect a claim Of S1O0,000,OOO from the Gov
ernment of Peru. == President Hayes and Fred
erick Douglass made remarks at Howard University
at the presentation of picture. - The docn-
mentary record Of the Metropolis shows that she
was once struck from the register TO be broken
nnp= Governor Mcclellan has signed the bill
rearranging the wards of Newark. - The com
mittee TO investigate the charges against Mr.. Kel-
sew the Secretary of State of New-Jersey, heard
testimony yesterday.
CoSGREss. The President sent to the Senate yes
terdav. the nominations of Bayard Taylor to be
Minister 10 Germany, VIM. G. Goodoe, Minister to
Belgium, John Baker, Minister to Venezuela, and
.Jndge Blatchford TO be Circuit Judge; the report
of the Smithsonian Institution was presented; ; the
Senate took up the Silver bill. struck out
the free coinage 'clause by vote OF
40 TO %, and adopted tne pio'Isaoh ioi
monetary conference by 40 to 30; at 2 a. IN. the
Senate was still in session = In the House. Mr.
Stephens presented joint resolution for monetary
conference; proposition TO appropriate $4,000
10 pay Southern mail contractors was debated with
some Zest.
Cry AND SUBURBAS.--Willam i. Riley. Will
lam-st. clerk, and his brother, have disappeared,
after cashing forged checks for $1,000. 80
There was great stir at the Custom House yester-
day over the change in the system of entries. -
Miss Susan Dlckie was released from all restraint by
Judge Brady. - Joseph 5. Rown recovered his
boy. who has been missing for two years == Sug-
eestions in regard to the proposed tariff are
made by prominent merchants and 9th
srs. - Cammeyer & Mason. shoe dealers
failed yesterday for Sls0.00o - More of the
letters of Mrs Merrill to her adopted son were read
in the contest about the estate. - Officers OF the
Homeopathic Life denied any financial difficulty
= Directors Rose and Preston, OF the Merchants
Loan and Trust Company. of Paterson were con-
yicted of conspiracy. - The Z" Hermit OF the
Rock at White Plains is dead. - Gold, 1924
1929 1928. Gold value of the legal-tender dollar
at the close, 9771o cents. Stocks dull. but Iregu-
lar, closing without feature.
The WEATHER.-TRIBUNE local observations indi-
cate clearing weather, with little change of tenn
perature Thermometer yesterday. 29', 80, $50
New-York tribune., 1878-02-16
GENERAL NOTES.

William E. Marshall's line steel engraving OF
Pope Plus TX has just been issued by the Atlantic Ar
Union The engraving made from large but mani
festly not recent photograph There are few traces oi
age and feebleness In the face the expression Is mo
than kind and benevolent IL Is positively merry, as -
HIS Holiness found 1t difficult to keep from laughing OUT
right
Two dogs have been buried with Christian
rites in the old Cnque port of wnchelsea They oe'
longed TO the English rector and had been senehceu
death by hanging for sheepworrying Collins were n''
for Them and they were laid out deceny and IN order
day was fixed for the interment and the children VI
the National schools were summoned to appear AZ ,n'
rectory The collins brought out, covered WIN
white cloths and borne by men TO the graveyard '"'
children following and singing sundaySchool ny "n'
The remains inferred the boundaries OF the co
ctery and slabs be erected in memory OF the tSS
dren, even II they unbaptzed or their parents
Dissentors, the same Christian privileges "h'oH NV
thrown TO the dogs OF the parsonage. .
Professor John w. Burgess does not ADM.
the soft impeachment of having intimated that Amer
can women are little below the negroes in in'ei'
gence He writes: 81 have never uttered anywhere.
TO anybody word which would justify In the remo'e
degree your upcourte0us structures, anu must deau
YOU, therefore, to retract the aront which you youi
have offered to the better half OF our saxon oo"
Inunity under the cover OF bunshng INV.
pretation OF bungling bit OF heaIsay. ~
the public have had the enjoyment OF your advice W %
please give them the like opportunity OF knowing tha.
have cancelled my Indebtedness TO you" He also aa'y
THE TRIBUNE to seek in the future better basis OF cru
cism than garbed extracts from boys lev
per-" Now A" garbed " Is an unpleasant woIu, nsper
tract In question taken from The Spectator, P"5I
Conducted by the students OF Columbia College, W a ma
the editors OF that little sheet nave =, he'd
Professor, they ought to be spanked ana pa'
White has always been considered the COZ,
rect color for angels departed spirits cleansoa
ghosts and such like, but New-Hampshire meaa~ "n
who belongs to the sisterhood Of woman insists
entering the mysterious cabinet where . maters''''
New-York tribune., 1878-02-16

this Office. Mr.. Taylor has always been an
earnest and active Republican from the very
formation of the party. The years 1872 ana
1873 he spent in Germany but on his re-
turn to this country he resumed his residence
at his country place, on part OF the Ola
homestead, at Kennett Square. IN Pennsyl-
yania-passing only his Winters in New-1ork'
New-York tribune., 1878-02-16
amnsemento ano alesiinss 60 Night.

AcApEMY or MusIc-i30; "lohengrln. ,,o.r.
hooyrs THgArRE--2: "Ruy Bias" 3: King Lear
Booth. q
BRoAnwAr THEArRE-l:30 The Governess o.
FIyfH AyENrT HALE and 2. ueller's Wonders,
IYCFUM TuEATRE-2 East Lynne o. i"o"""
I'LL" Count Joannes go -, ~. . oto
NIrIo's GAEpYS-2 and l. Peep o. Day. ete. -. u,
PARk rItATKE-2 and :; "Chamgaghe anu "''''
I.S r g., ,Sv ii,EAiaI-I:3O and Celebrated
Case" ,o,o oeohooi"
AcApFNy OF DFsIGN-Water Color Exhibition. -
RRooKIYN ACADEMY oF MUsIC.-Phharm0nic concert
NIw.YoEK AQUARIUM Day and Evening
New-York tribune., 1878-02-16

Fraudulent banking is growing to be as un-
profitable as some other forms of stealing. A
Missouri banker has been tried, convicted of
felony, and sentenced to two years imprison-
ment, all in one day; and q bank director aud
a bank secretary in Paterson have been con-
victed of conspiracy. And these are not
likely to be the last.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-16

A most interesting chapter in the early his
tory of the New-York press Is recalled by the
recent death of James j. Wilkie. the old pilot.
He was first-mate of the pilot-boat which The
tribune, in the eager newspaper rivalry of
New-York tribune., 1878-02-16

Miss Dickie is free woman, and the shock
ing anomaly of seven years Imprisonment
in an insane asylum without an order of court
is ended, let us hope not to be repeated.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-16

The ladies in charge of the Mount Vernon Endow-
ment Fund have arranged novel and attractive
entertainment for the evenings of the 25th and 10th
Of April. II is dramatization OF Tennyson's
"Sleeping Beauty" to be performed by number
of Ladies'. gentlemen and children. of weli-known
New-York families. ave are assured by our stage
manager" writes one of the ladies of the committee.
that the mise en- scene will surpass anything ever
before placed upon q NewYork stage" Here is an
alluring promise indeed. and society will wait
eagerly for It's fruition.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-16

The entertainment for the benefit of the Washing
ton and Lee University, (Which we have alre ady
referred. will take place at the Lyceum Theatre on
the I'd of March, 1t is to be an amateur represen-
tation OF play entitled George Douglas" written
by Mr. William Mnturn, and there is little doubt
that apart from the interest attaching to the drama
and the acting the festivty will be a notable event
in society," The price of boxes for this occasion has
been fixed at S25 and $50. Tickets are to be sold
at 80 and So each, and can be had by application to
the secretary of the committee, Mr.. William Min
turn. at No 90 Fifth-ave.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-16

That hot-corn kitchen is fated never to cook. E1-
Governor Mccormick has been informed that there
will he no room for it. But what is to hinder MIR.
Hewitrfrom setting up in his private capacity,
and furnishing France with unofficial corn-dodgcrs,
were
New-York tribune., 1878-02-16

No better proof that Mr.. Wood has made mess OF
mis- tariff bill could be asked than the fact that such
well-known Free-Traders az Howard Potter, Manton
Marble, r. b. Minturn, G. ii. Marshall and Mahon
Sands have prepared and forwarded to the House an
elaborate protest against the bill i'll its present FORM
Nh Wood is an ayowed Free Trader, and this Dill
was TO work wonders in reforming the tarh, and
vet all the leaders of the old FreeTrade League rise
up to object to it. They submit to the Ways and
Means Committee no less than thirteen long sched-
ules of amendments which, when adopted, VIII
render the bill satisfactory to them. They object
most strenuousy. and wisely, to the imposition OF
duties on raw materials. a direct blow to the man.
ufacturing interests of the country but confess
that their surprise at this proposition IS heightened
by the fact that whereas the whole value OF I'M
ported goods made free only amounts to less than
$4,000 900, and the duties relinquished thereon to
less than 81 800 900, yet the value of imported raw
material now free, which the bill proposes to tax
amounts to $l7, sos, $50. and the taxation imposed
thereon to So 15s,91O.n Mr. Wood has failed TO
please the Free-Iraders, failed TO please the mer
chants and failed to please the manufacturers lie
may as well retract the bill altogether.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-16
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a desire % see them SOLD p' - d. "ilD'"
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thirty years ago, sent across the Atlantic to
take and bring back news II was an adyen-
turous voyage, and is graphically described on
another page.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-16

was shown that very different series OF occurrences
took place on the Benedict On that vessel, first
three, then two blasts were blown, and AFTER
ward one blast was blown at intervals. The
testimony on that point is almost as foggy
IA was the weather discussion took place
on the deck of the unfortunate vessel
as TO what were the right blasts to be blown.
The vessel also appears to have been unprovided
with proper signal lights. The result was that the
Belle of the Bay was msled and ran into the behe-
dict, sinking her with her cargo in the Atlantic
The Judge dismissed the libel, and lays all the blame
for the collision upon the officers of the Benedict.
II seems probable from this occurrence, that al
though the maritime law about fog-signals Is
quite plain it is possible for ship captains to have
very dim notion of its provisions.
When the Fuegian or FIJI Islander persuades him.
self that he has o controversy with a fellow bar
bariap he promptly hurls himself upon the party OF
the second part, and begins to gouge and pull har'
unless he is restrained by some dread OF superior
prowess on the part of his adversary. And II any
other gentle savage neglects an inviting opportunity
to cnch with him. he can conceive OF no other rea-
son for this forbearance than that the o1her Is
afraid of him. and he dcmeans himself accordingly
Imperfecy civilized persons frequently retain thcse
primitive instincts to degree which makes them Un-
comfortable neighbors. They are quite pOsitiVe
that people who are not everlastngy quarrellng OF
fighting with them are parayzed with fear. lhey
never dream that there is such state oil mlnd as
sincere desire for peace for the sake OF
peace. or that there may be moral or social
objections to strife of kind or another.
The fact that our Southern brethren are
still under the domination of these sem-barbarous
instincts makes them very disagreeahle persons TO
conciate Troops have been withdrawn, virtual
amnesty proclaimed, and the past forgiven by the
North because the North believed this course to be
lust; and it is not little exasperating to be re-
minded now and then, as We have recently been re-
minded, by the words deeds of some hot Southron
that the North weakened into these mild ways De-
cause it feared the solid South and its allies Ii is
not pleasant to be compelled periodically TO knock
COMPANION down and hold him there awhile in order
to win his respect, and in the long run 1t Is not
pleasant for the person who insists upon being
knocked down.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-16

England looks hopefully to Austria, but the
discouraging intimation is given from Berlin
that the imperial alliance is intact, and that 1t
i, frutless to calculate OH any rupture 1t
IA announced from the same quarter
that Germany has been asked to make
her influence felt at this Crisis, ana
that she will do so in the Interest of peace
From these and other indications, it is bccom-
ing evident that Austria will maintain a
passive attitude, and that she will not even
cmbarrass Russia by vexatlous protests against
the occupation of the Turkish capital.
New-York tribune., 1878-02-16

The promotion of Judge Blatchford to the
vacancy caused by the lamented death OF
Judge Johnson. will be received without sur
prise, and with general approval. The Judge
stood III the natural order of promotion,
and he had that most creditablc OF all IN
" fuences" to push him-a thoroughly satisiac-
tory record in his present position. 1t VIII DC
a matter of general congratulation If the va
cancy caused by his transfer shall itself be as
mnll GlInl
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-05
The KirnIfy's Latest Enterprtse.

Interview with Edison in the New
York Sun "Kiralfy, the actor, was
here last week, said the professor. "He
was in ecstacies over the phonograph.
He wants me to make him forty or fifty
large cylinders, which he proposes to
take to Paris. After securing the finest
musical performers, each one will be in-
vited to play into different diaphgrams,
and the notes are to De recorded by the
cylinders. The greatest prima donnas,
tenors, contraltos and bassos are to sing
and their words and melody transcribed
by the photograph. After securing cop'
per matrices Kiralfy proposes to bring
the cylinders to this city and put them
on the stage of the academy of music.
They can be run by Baxter engine a
whole evening with fifteen cents worth
of coal, and the opera given as produced
in Paris without musician or canta-
trice. What do you think of that =?
Only imagine the orders that would be
given between the acts. Touch up Patti
with little oil Grease Capoul.' oil
UP the first violin and Tighten the
screw in the oboe'-what treat that
would be for New York audience. !
tell you Kiralfy has it on the brain, and
says he shall go to work Immediately "
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1878-05-05
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