New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1879-02-13

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was M square as brick the opinion was enc not
to be quarreled with, whatever might be said Of
his way of expressing il.
The House Committee on Appropriations seems to
think that the Bureau of Education can worry
through another fiscal year with $4,000 less than
the amount which Mr. Eaton has been strength
cncd to estimate" necessary to keep himself
in smooth working order. There was some debating
over this clause on Mo day. and 1t Is Noteworthy
that one member of G. ing ess seemed to be under
some apprehension as 10 the future OF education IN
the United States III case Mr.. Eaton failed to secure
all the money he asked for. Congressman should
remind Themselves that Mr. Eaton is not
burdened with responsibility for "our edn-
catonal interests" exc pit in his own con-
ceit His anomalous Bureau is not the head
Of nor has il any organic or vital union with, any
system of education State or National; ana TINS
cry, uttered once wear or oftener for more money
TO save the Nation from sinking into ignorance is
rather insulting than otherwise. If the entire con-
corn as al present administered, were eXSeced III
lump, few people outside of Washington would ever
find il ont
II Mr.. Tildcn had lived for sixty or seventy
years in racUO. or even in clustered inno-
cence or If he were an uutred infant, the
excuses of his friend, for his conduct would
have different value froU what they now
have with people who are aware thar ne ba>
career bchind him. HE'S known TO have been tanl-
lar with wOrdlv-minded men like railroad wreokers
tax evaders, politician. and Democratic politicians
mt that, and has always managed to keep little
ahead of the game whatever 1t happened 10 De-
HIS sweet harmleSsness, latterly so con-
splcuous according 10 the theory, was al
ways united 10 and somewhat ovcrshadowed DIV
wisdom Of the most serpentine sort mp to 4 certain
fixed point in his history. Weed and Peton could
not have overreached him, IN October. 1876, as
they did a few weeks later. The cOparceucrs ought
TO be called on to state as an essential part of their
case the exact date when Dir. 1Ilden met with a
change.
4 member of Congress never forms a really APP
preciative estimate of the magnitude and import
ancc Of he streams which flow through his district
until hc finds himself engaged III the general
scufle for a share of the river and harbor plumber
This is a kind of knowledge. too. which grows with
the experience gained at each ucceSsIye struggle
forIts attainment The Hon. Miles Ross of New
Jersey, has to-day a more comprehensive and.
familiar knowledge of the value of the
Raging RaT.tan as an artery of Commerce
than any other living American. After few more
terms Of service Mr. Ross, in classifying our rivers
according to their proiuctveneSs in his special line
would probably rate the Rartan mp among the five
hundred thousand dollar streams.
II has been well known in political circles for
some time 'hat the cipher dispatches sent by Will
liam T.. Chandler in Florida, and Colonel Carter in
Louisiana 20 the Republican headquarters IN this
city, during the count IN 1876. were carefully pre-
served Tie ErepiDg Post now publishes a report of
sn interview with Mr.. John f. Davenport who
states that the kilograms, rs well "a the keys OF
translation are in his possession or within hS reach
great deal has been said about the anxiety 81 the
Democrats To obtain this correspondence. Here Is
their chance. The Cipher Committee can have the
dispatches for the asking, ami in the Interests OF
truth and Justice we hope that they will call for Mr..
Dayeupoito budget without an hours delay
The stockholders OF the KccIy Motor Company
held their regular annual meeting in Philadelphia
lay before Yesterday. aud cheerlully elected
board Of directors for the coming year In spite OF
DELAYS and failures they stll have confidence III Mr..
Kcclv and Mr.. Kecly declares that he still has
faith in his Motor. The stockholders in the
iildcn NOV cment are also hopefully organizing for
tLc cgm,airu of 1850. The unfortunate expert
mcnr Of 1916 has not weakened their confidence IN
Nr Tildcu, and Mr.. Tildon declares that hl, trust
in Hi. kind of moral forces remains absolute and
uushahcn.
The quarterly statement Of the Ncw-I"rh ilosp-
tai show, HAT most useful institution 10 be doing
Larger work than usual, and unfortunately, on
smaller revenue. The increase in ths number Of
patients IS reported as extraordinary and the
falling oil ia the receipts has been very noticeable.
THIS most deserving charity is the only inst tuition
of this kind which furnishes surgical apparatus
without charge it clothes and educaes the poor
childreg under Its care while 1t cures them. It's
usefulness should not be impaired for the want Of
support