New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-08-08

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to vote The Nothing party was an organization
pe4isi:ed an Gssraee addenoe here Of five years ia
sttuipns 90 make them intelligent voters, II is not best
70 sci up property qualification for the right OF SUI
II Is enough il men VINO ask to vote are ahc 10 vote in
tel1gently Il they are, they VIII not be likely sell
!. DO you agree with Lord Macaulay in bis famous
pfophecy that when we have 200 inhabitants so the
Tcci Ne the country yin so to ruin, corruption
-" donot know that the number of inhabitants to the
square mile has anything to do with It. peril from
90 fs Gspo5e Il T IS PreseP @ p2 ' be-
'Hfoush INC influence OF religion and the schools"
EDUCATION At THE SOUTH.
''Ihe education of the negroes is of great
problems is 1t notR"
The work among the colored people for both the
church and the school very great. Tho negroes at
the south have much to learn. Their ideas to the
latlons OF the sexes shocking, among their
chufch members To educate them morally is more
difficult task than to mpart the knowledge required to
make them intelligent citizens What makes their
hopeful their eager desire to learn With adequate
facilities ana generous encoura cement they would
doubtless make rapid progress great difficulty is that
the whites do not seem to wish to see them attend
school and improve their education I hope this will
soon De changed and quite as wonderful changes have
years The need Of good schools throu the South,
Doth Tor negroes and Tor the whites. very urgent
NATIONAL. AID FOR SOUTHERN SCHOOLS.
"Doyou approve the recommendation of President
Hayes that an appropriation from the National Treas
ury be made for the reestabshment of schools in
communities of the South which unable to support
them Q"
1t act of self-preservation for the Nation to
adopt measures for the encourag cement of education
among all the people. Private benevolcnce has done
much for education at the South. The Peabody fund
has accomplished a noble work and the American Mis-
sionary Association is rendering invaluable service,
pecially in its normal schools for colored men and
women. But they inadequate for the work which
needs to be done at the South and If temporary asss
tance can be given from the National Treasury South
ern communities which destitute of schools and
unable to establish them, it would wise to
adopt that plan. Every community in the United
states states should have not only public school, but
lie schools do train the young thoroughly IN tho
elementary studies as do the public schools of Germany
high grade of excellence within the last twenty five
on Of rnq the ner OF n should se the aen
United States but to have good school"
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS.
Do you consider the United States from attacks
by European Powers2"
There is no adequate protection for seacoast
the great cities especially exposed hope that no
conflict with another nation will occur but ia matter
OF common prudence to strengthen coast defences
1t is beneath the dignity of the Nation too such
ar Insignificant 1t would increase tho respect
flag abroad if vessels the first class were
added TO naval force to represent foreign ports
We do not keep great standing army and we do not
need navy like that of England, but should have
stronger naval force than had since the war"
Is not the OF arbitration sufficient to war
rant the prediction that neither this Republic nor Eng
land will engage in another war with great powera"
England likes arbitration less than before the
Treaty OF Washington. She has been able to
stomach the four rules adopted time 1t is mpessi
BILE to write history in advance Peaceful as is the PROS
pect for both the United States England in relation
to the other great nations OF civilization vast changes
may occur at time 1t is unwise for Government
to overlook the possibility OF war"
"What, in your opinion, should DO the policy of this
Nation as to the acquisition OF territory o.
We have territory enough There not likely to be
any disposition to acquire unless circumstances
should arise favorable to securing Cuba scheme
of annexation for Canada fewer advocates
in this country than formerly If Canada ever comes
into the Union 1t will probably be at her urgent
States. The establishment Of an independent nation
may be something the people of the Dominion will prefer
Z" DO you agree with Mr. Gladstone that our Republic
can ReTf@s England and all the other nations at
i" In some things surprising other nations, I'M
doubtedly but in Others we are falling behind them.
For example our shipping continues decline. spite
The restoration of ag place nigh seas
VIII be slow even Congress opens the way by early
provision for free ships But to features
pery, our country compares very favoraby with others
but few have greater pers to meet Therefore our fu
ture is to be regarded with mingled hope and anxiety"
THE INCREASE OF POPULATION.
" What limit OF population do you expect tho Nation
will reach Z"
" No definite opinion be given as to that It is
probable that the growth in population will be very
rapid as long the prosperity of the country continues
Although feel confidence in the prosperity of Great
Britain under the administration of Mr.. Gladstone (which
was impossible whom the government was in the hands
of person of Lord Beaconsaes asncere and artificial
character, the distress In Ireland is likely TO
continue so great that shall receive vast
number OF Irish immigrants for many Years
to come Bismarck, that strange man of
mrerOus will and great boldncss and sagacty althonh
no nas created an empire, does not able to make
its people contonted, to compel them desis from
emigration, and Germany is likely contribute vast
and from all directions immigrants are pouring in upSn
us so rapidly that it is impossible conjecture what
IL Is safe say that the United States viii become
inc hrst OF civilized nations as to population"
THE MONETARY PROBLEM.
Have you followed the proceedings of the Monetary
Conference in Parisl'
"Not with especial attention"
What is your opinion the proper relation of gold
and silver money!"
formed my opinion on that subject some years AGO
think that gold should be the standard, and thai silver
should not be leealtendcr except small payments
1t might be well to fix the at which il shall be
egatender high $50, although 80 is more fire.
quently suggested proper limit. with gold as "A
standard and silver lcgal-tendcr amounts not
exceeding $50, tho monetary problem would be solved
as to the metals think, and do need to wait for
the cooperation OF other nations for the adoption OF such
a system"
" What is your view as to greenbacks ~
They are very dangerous, and more of them
should be Issued On the contrary thoee now In circu
i shouid De wlthdawn the policy OF Congress to
ISSUE heIH u recognized at all there is temptation
tanper Win the currency whenever the are bad
such emergency as that of the war could Justify their
use, Ihe NATIONAL bank notes make the best paper
money the couatry has ever had"
" But some complain that the National banks have TOO
@ ~. power ana 100 many privileges"