New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-09-05
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE MONDAY SEPTEMBER s. 1881.

etary Conference in Paris. In one word, II
may be said that England and Germany would
be greatly pleased if all other Powers would
adopt bi-metallism. Perhaps by next spring
they may come to the conclusion that this will
not be done without their concurrence, and in
that case they will be able to act more intelli-
gently than now. Mr. Eyarts returns in ex-
cellent health and spirits, as our readers will
be glad to learn. He comes to resume his
place in the ranks of his profession, and to
occupy once more the large space he enjoys In
the thoughts and the hearts of his fellow-citi-
zens.
It was expected that the Cambridgeshire
contest would lie between the Conservative
candidate and the Marquis of BlandfOrd, the
son of the Duke of Marlborough, who had en-
tered the field as land law reformer, and
had renowned TOryism to espOuse the Liberal
cause. But the Marquis is clearly no Mirabeau.
After misleading the Liberals into withdraw
ing their candidate, he has suddenly retired
from the field, both because the Liberals
are disunited and he is uncertain as to the
ultimate cost of the canvass. Mr.. FOrdham,
the Liberal candidate, has again come forward,
but his prospects are evidently impaired by
over, the constituency is Conservative, having
been represented since 1874 by two members
of that party and one Liberal, all of whom
were returned unOppOsed at each general cleo
ton. Still, at this juncture in British politics,
it will be interesting to note how the 10000
electors will cast their votes.
The fact that the President held his
own yesterday in spite of the depress-
ing influences of Washington is something
to be grateful for. But the fact that
he gained nothing, and the proofs of his weak
ness shown in the slight gastric disturbance, the
higher pulse, ETC., will make the country
anxious to see his removal to a
cool, salt air accomplished as speedily
as possible. All the preparations have
been made for this, and seem now only to
await decision as to the day and hour.
There is no reason to doubt that it will Jake
place not later than tomorrow. Meantime
1t will do no harm to repeat caution already
given-that the people along the Presidents
route can best avoid the possibility of disturb
ance or shock to the President by refrain
ing from gathering in crowds at stations.
There will be nothing to crafty curiosity but
the sight of a moving train. There can be no
cheering or demonstrations of any kind,
ened man. And if the people will re-
main away from the immediate neighborhood
of stations, the little accidents or mishaps that
might easily occur through the presence of
large crowds will surely be avoided. This
need not be impracticable advice if those to
whom it is addressed will but take it,
There Is, unfortunately, no more reason to-
day to hope that the reports of the massacre
OF General Cars command were much exag-
gerated than there was yesterday. In fact,
confirmatOry evidence is now coming in which
shows that the first news was probably
sadly correct. For the first time the
report of an eyewitness is received
that of an Indian who saw the fight
and says the whole command was slaughtered
with the exception of few men who are try
ing to fight their way back to Fort Apache.
The fact that an Indian of some note was
seen riding General Cars horse in the
attack on Fort Apache which fol-
lowed the massacre must be taken as
conclusive proof, in the absence of any init
nation that he has escaped, that that brave
and accomplished officer has been butchered
by his cruel and treacherous foes. 1t is plain
that there are fears among the best informed
persons of general outbreak of the Apaches.
Inns Nhite Mountain tribe Is known as the
most warlike among them, and the fact that
the massacre was begun by the Indian scouts who
were with the troops turning and firing upon
them is significant. 1t tends to show general
disaffection. 1t may also help to explain the
ability of the Apaches to overcome our
troops. General Hancock expressed doubt
in yesterdays TRIBUNE that Gilt soldiers
"could be killed by any number of
"Apaches that could be raised in one tribe in
Arizona" If the report putting the number
of the Apaches at 400 is correct, and the fight
began with treachery among the Indians the
troops had been accustomed to trust, it is easier
to understand the massacre.
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