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the people. and probably much injustice done,
IN the selection of tax-collectors and other
subordinate officials under the foreign commis-
sioners who had control OF the hnances IL ID
alleged that many of these were guilty. Oh eA'
tortion. and, in view OF the history Oh lhuia'
the thing is not impossible. BE the causes
what they may, the army was practicany
united. and the populace apparently not less so,
in intense hostility toward foreign rulers ana
influence only few weeks ago. 1t Is hardly
nossible that the bombardment of Alexandria
has suddenly changed hate into affection
Neither is it good sense to believe that
Arab acted without plan, forethought or
preparation. He probably knew quite wen
what he could count upon, both az to religious
and popular feeling and as to armed support
before he resolved to stake everything upon
resistance. He has built and Thoroughly
equipped fortress commanding the approaches
to Cairo, about twenty miles distant
where it is believed that great force can be
collected. 1t will take tho Europeans longer
to settle affairs in diplomatic confer
ences and then to get armies INTO
positjon. than it is likely to take
the insurgent leader in Egypt to prepare Tor
resistance. The English cannot advance by
water, because the bar at the mouth OF the
Nile excludes even their transports. The roads
in that region are not the easiest for an army,
being often mere paths in deep sand. Much
of the country can be inundated, long before
the European armies can reach Cairo, and, In
the event of q reverse, the insurgents have an
open line of retreat up the Nile to regions
which hostile army will penetrate with great
difficulty.
Already the public crier should be an
nounclng daily the height of water in the
Nile, as the yearly rise begins about the first
of July. In about two months the inundation
will have reached its greatest height, but it
will be possible much earlier to make the adj
vance to Cairo almost impossible to an in
vading army. The dams and other arrange
ments for regulating the inundatlOn will not
be under British control, unless the forces
move with unexpected rapidity. After the flood
comes the period of greatest danger to the health
of Europeans. The region through which troops
must pass, though rich and fertile, will not help
greatly to support an army at this season If the
inhabitants are hostile, while the insurgents can
receive their supplies by the Nile, from the
fertile tracts far away to the southwark. The
defence of the Suez Canal will be extremely
difficult, too, if Arab has at command few
bold and intelligent men with torpedoes and
electric wires, for the sinking of a single ship
by an explosion under it would block the
channel. The canal by which the necessary
supply of fresh water is brought to the ship
canal can also be destroyed. All these crcum-
stances will make the work of invasion and
subjugation a difficult one, if the populace is
inclined to sympathize with the army against
the invader.
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THE EGYPTIAN PROBLEM

The worst sign of weakness is an indisDosi-
ton TO face facts. This unhealthy sign ap-
pears, it must be confessed, in some of the
comments of British journals and statesmen
upon the Egyptian difficulty. For instance,
there is lamentable anxiety to believe that
Arab has no support, and has fled in boat, al
most deserted by his followers. Ii this were
true, the army and the inhabitants of Alexan-
dria would have remained, for they could have
stopped the British fire at any time by raising
a white flag. The massacre of Europeans, and
the plundering and burning of houses in the
European quarter, do not indicate that the
populace had no hostility to foreign influence,
OF was hostile to the British only. Moslem
fanaticism has several times been moderated
by Western nations, never to their advantage
There is much American testimony, too, Tor
the claim that great offence had been given TO
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engaging in wars that are unnecessary, I'M
iustifiaple and Improbable. The time has
gone by when she can fight, as In the eigh-
teenth century, for dynastic ends OF out OF fell
lowsbip for former ally. Her experience
since the Napoleonc wars has repeatedly dem
onstrated the folly of waging wsr without
cause and for indefinite or illusory ends The
last Afghan campaign was war OF which the
English people were weary week AFTER IL nad
been begun. IL was war without cause and
without reason-a campaign costing over
800, 900, 900, every penny OF which was ike
water poured upon the sand. The Zulu ana
Transvaal campaigns were equally unne-
tessary and Improbable. The wars with China
Persia, Abyssinia, and with the Kalfrs, Ash
antees, Burmese, Goorkhas and other barbarous
tribes, enforce the same moral. The English
people have learned to count the cost OF such
campaigns. They lost patience with Lord Bea-
consfed when they found out how barren were
the results of his foreign policy. Their prac-
teal instincts as we'll as their moral sensiblltles
were shocked by the vagaries and illusions OF
his diplomacy
The English people are willing to fight, but
only when there is good cause for fighting
effected by it and naturally they are not dis
pleased when with good reason they can exert
their influence in Europe and demonstrate that
their prestige is something more substantial than
a historical tradition. The warlike instinct re-
mains in the blood, albeit tits kept under such
restraints as a sober Judgment, an enlightened
self interest and an efficient conscience impose
Mr.. Bright in denouncing the intervention OF
the Government in Egypt stands alone, as he
did when he opposed the Crimean war. The
nation recognizes the supreme necessity under
which Mr.. Gladstone is acting. Egypt is the
true centre of the British Empire. The defence
of the Suez Canal ID absolutely essential to the
prosperity of England and its dependencies
Convinced that the action Of the Government
is both necessary and justifable, her people
have sense of exhilaratiOn and patriotic
pride in breaking away from the precedents
of neutrality and inaction favored by the Man
chester school, and in resumng their old place
In Europe,
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Business Notires.
Buy always
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.
"ALDERNEY BRAND
CONDENSED MILK.

FoRyIGN-The British troops are closely Waton'
ing Arab Pacha France, it is reported VIII JON
England n protecting the Suez Canal anarc y
prevails in the Egyptian provinces and Europeans
are leaving Cairo. - Walsh, who was arrested
in connection with the seizure of arms IN Clerken-
well. has been committed on charge OF treason
felony. - The first arrest under the Repression
bill took place Saturday.
CoNGREss-The Senate passed bill prov1dine
for new public building at Haverhiil, Mass
new conference committee was appolnteu Oh .no
Legislative Executive and Judicial Appropriation
hill. the Internal Revenue bill was further de-
hated. - In the House there was sharp per-
so,al colIoouy between Messrs. Hewitt and Robe
.on the bill providing for the sale of the old Post
Office was passed.
DoMEsTIc-Favorable crop reports con-
tinue to come from the West -
Wapakoneta won an unexpected victory
Mt the Saratoga races. g The details Oh
the Colorado railway traffic pool are given. -
George A. Wheeler, prominent Chicago gram spec
ulator failed for an amount supposed 10 De large
- Richard Garland, who shot and killed Joseph
Addison in Lynchburg County, Va, was committed
for trial 60 The arrangements Tor Mrs ABRAHAM
Lincoln's burial at Springfield are announced. =
Senator Hill. of Georgia, isprobably dying =
fatal riot occurred at railway tunnel In Georgia
Labor troubles cOublnuc III DocVoh, "h AA'
and Cincinnati. - The grain market III
Milwaukee was excited and panicky.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-Sullivan and Wilson, the
pugilists. had glove-fght at Madison Square Gar
den last night, and Wilson won F; an immense crowd
was present. - The particulars of the charges OF
Mr. Hotehkiss against his brokers. Messrs Hutchin-
son a. Kennedy were disclosed yesterday. 1.-Two
more parties of children Of the Fresh Air Fund started
for the country 80 Testimony was taken IN the
case of two Racquet Club members against the
policemen - young Venezuelan committed
suicide - An arrest was made for incendlarlsm
in Jersey City. - The mandamus proceeding
brought by Attorney General Russell against thu
railroads were postponed until to-day. - Cole
value of the legal silver dollar (412t
prans). s7.l7 cents. - Stocks opened strong and
advanced were active and buOyant despite
heavy realizing sales until near the close, when
reaction left prices generally small fractions higher
than they were Saturday.
THE WEATHER.-TRIBUNE local observations In
dictate partly cloudy weather. with slight changes
in temperature and chances of occasional rain
Temperature yesterday: Highest, $50; lowest, 20
average, 76o.
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spectacle of public business hindered oy
the obstinacy of tho minority is becoming zoo
frequent in this country as well as In England.

The followers of Mr.. Tilden have difficult
problem to solve in this State. To find can
didate for Governor that will place his pat
ronage wholly at the disposal OF the Tilden
machine, and one whom Tammany will support
while having no voice in his selection, is a task
that will bother even the Sage of Cipher Alley.
Yet this is what his followers are wrestling
with. Mr.. Tilden himself apparently mas
no desire to submit his claims as the Great
Defrauded to a verdict of the people who know
him best. After canvassing the size OF the
barrels and the other available points of a large
number of candidates, the leaders have secureo
the approval Of Mr.. Tilden to the candidacy oi
Controller Allan Campbell, and Mr.. Nelly
decision is awaited with painful anxiety. Inc
Democrats certainly could make worse seie0-
ton but as.it is not altogether lmprooao'o
that Governor Cornell may continue I'D ONCE ~,
another term, we advise the Democrats 10 Seie''
the man with the largest barrel and the sni'i'-
est brain, and to give themselves no iui'nor
concern except as to the size of the bunghoie.
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quence Is that European innkeepers prosper at tho
expense Of their American brethren in the trade.
The Egyptian episode has suggested an effective
means of relieving the endorsements of the sum-
mer-hotel people. The clearance which has been
effected on the Nile might be indefinitely extended,
II there were any prospect of q general European
war. The American tourist would stay at home
and not waste bis money on foreigners. The land
lord is already toying with thechances of war; and
in hotels where there is alarming degree of quiet
civil discords IN every Continental country and
the ravages of piratica cruisers on the high seas
are the fctions of an unwholesome imagination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-18

Sir Charles Dixie has been forced to modifyIhs
declaration in regard to the most important of the
European Powers. The German Government has
not expressed its approval Of the bombardment of
Alexandria The time waS-and not so long ago
when Prince Bismarck tipped Lord Beaconsheld the
wink and suggested that Egypt would he nice
property for the British Government to hold. III he
recognized the right of the Crown TO occupy the
delta aud to control the Khedive's Government
when there was peace in Egypt it is not easy to UNI
derstand why he should object to a naval demon
stration against a rebeious Minister who was defy
ing the public law of Europe. 1t is not clear that
he has expressed disapproYal of the action of the
British Government HIS eyes have been fastened
upon France and now that a Joint military expe-
dition seems TO have been decided upon he may ex-
press his purposes without ambiguity.
The most belligerent men in the country are the
proprietors of the summer hotels. In June they
attributed their l-luck to the backwardness Of the
season. but now that the middle of July has come,
aud the urban mercury has been among the nineties
day after day. they are at loss to explain the va
cant seats in their dining-rooms-the deficits in
their current expense accounts There seems to be
plenty of money in the country, and a universal
disposition on the part Of the well-io-do classes TO
enjoy themselves during the heated term. Yet the
hotels are only half filed The unfortunate pro-
pretors can only account for the absence of the
pected throng in one way: the exodus to Europe.
Every year of prosperity brings a Continental tour
within the reach OF larger class. and the conse-
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TIE VALUE OF A VOTE.

IfOH The WtHIefSeI lIVWuI MdutsVHtuH NI''PI
To show on how slight "a circumstance mat
trs may turn sometimes the recent contest Tor the don
inaflon of District Judge between Judge LeOnaru an.
Mr. sewers is an APT illustration year ago one OF tno
eitizens OF Greenfield had difficulty with another ono.
HIS name the ticket as one OF the delegates W ~
Mr. Sewers The person with whom he had dineuiy
voted the Sewers delegation except this msb ~
he serached on. Tue delegates were electeu
majority vote, except this man, IN whose PsS
a Leonard delegate was elected py Que vote S az
Comfy the delegates stood 20 Tor
and III Tor Leonard and Leonard got the whole dees
lion which gave min nomination III the man nst
MOI the delegate, the number woas
nave been reversed and the delegates STOOD "a ~
ssvers ana 20 aud Sewers taken the wnolo
deleratiou which would nave secured him the noh.ns
nan 80 II will be that tins one vote cast AT tne VA
ary I'm Creanted really decided the whole matter aa
usrat the necessity VI always getting ali the 'o'es
you eau.
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LEAVING THE MERCHANT MARINE SEVERELY

p,o,n IN, Rost0n Herald (Ind.l


There are some very proper Things winch
Congress might DO without regard TO party ana We ns.
urally that IL neglects then NE opsel
biz of All the bis brought before Congress when
from a National standpont-R Republic ans anu Dehuv
crst mite IN mt IN through selfish motives are sure
TO work But on important subject OF building up
live No committee cares anything about It, says sens
tor FRYE The ruies are used keep such subject IN
the background; but the same rules ylelu Iea" ~
the whole our material interests need 10 he LEI aions
They suffer too much legislation Inc hlgn ttiaa
and the burden of taxes have driven our naS from lns
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-18
MIR VOORHEES, ADVISED TO EMIGRArE.

IF Mr.. Voorhees, expects To be President nc,
surely made mistake. The only man 10 can 10
cure the Democratic nomination for the Presidency
the man on the ience Mr. Voorhees, Is not only mol On
the fence but he has embed clean over from Que sue
TO the otner plain sight OF the whole country NO sn
VINO has been guilty suoh decided act as that can
become the Democratic candidate. He must either 70
cannot understand out which IL point 10 with pride,
as Mr.. Tilden is, he must keep his mouth ehurey
closed Mr. Hendricks cones nearer possessing ~. ~
reauisite qualifications than any other lndianai he
has ascerained that the tarln Is not political
AL, and no fairly smiles at the luea vi people Me-,
besn deeeiyed IN that respect long. Take II Ato
gether Mr. Voorhees, had better move To Pennsy ss
they do actually need 50 much orsory IN UNA, IL
IA the Ial sycamore possesses, but they VIII EMO! a
atyle of argument and may do something Tor him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-18
TOO MUCH BRASS BAND.

We notice by the dispatches that three brass
bans have been engaged for the Democratic state Con-
yenuou One band too many II the musicians are W
ne admitted 70 the hall. The brass band IN politics
nuisance At the state Conventions the leader OF Tue
brass blowers usually turns his back TO the chf
and Ills tne air with poor music al the times when the
convention frantcaly trying 10 transact Dusless anu
goes Obstnaely asleep or across the street Ior oeer
when there nothing 10 do and the delegates are aA
inIia IN he enterLalDtd.
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If the striking freight-handlers could control
Castle Garden they would have better chance
of success That is the source of their defeat.
Germans are now taking the places of the
Italians, who have not the strength to handle
heavy freight with ease. This is the most
discouraging feature of the struggle at pres
ent from the mems point of view. They
have counted largely on the inability OF the
Italians to do the work and the inability OF
the companies to find men to take the Italians
places
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1t is notifying to people who try to have a
good opinion OF their fellow-citizens to know
that IL, 900 men can be gathered together in this
city to watch brutal prize-fght-for that is
what the disgusting exhibition in Madison
Square Garden really was. The walking
matches were bad enough, but this was worse.
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Persons Tearing to'cnJor the season, and sum
p.er trarellers, can hare The DAILY TRIBUNE
mailed to them, postpaid, for 81 20 per month,
The address being changed as often as desired
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PUBLIC OPINION.
THE TRUTH ABOUT 1T.



In Pennsylvania, the Cameron candidates for
State officers perfectly wiling 10 resgn PROVIDED
they can be certain OF a denomination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-18

SUBSTITUTING DIBBLErRY FOR GERRYMANDER.
Prom The Boston TTageler (Rep1
The name of DiDble should certainly Do
commence .ated. 1t is time that gerry mander was
superseded in the vocabulary. and that "diDDeIy
took It's place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-18

If the charges against Mr.. Tower, the Super
yising Inspector of Steamboats, for this district,
are true, his resignation has been properly de-
manded. 1t is no tri]ing matter to direct sub
ordinates to disregard the rules of the Board
of Steamboat Supervisors as to Plife-saving
equipments, especially in this city, to and from
which there are so many excursion boats ply
ing. Many of the owners are only too prone to
neglect the requirements of the law, and when
they find an ally in an official appointed to
see that they do their duty. it is high time for
such an inspector to step down and out.
Lessee Commits influence in the House of Rep
esentatives began to wane recently, and yes
ferday it was not strong enough to prevent the
passage, by a vote of more than six to one, of
Che bill for the sale of the old Post Office site
In Nassau-st. The opposition came from
Mr.. Conant and from Representatives out
side of New-York. Every member from
this city-six Democrats and one Republican
favored the bill. 1t has long been apparent
that this property ought to be sold. The measure
now goes back TO the Senate for concurrence
in the amendment fixing the minimum price
at 5000, 900 instead of 100000.
The Democrats in the House have already
brought down good deal of trouble on
their heads, and they seem likely to
bring down more. They defeated yes
terday resolution to fix the date for the
consideration of the OAK ota bill. although a
majority of the men bers present voted in its
favor. Unless the rules of the House are
changed, therefore, this important matter prob
ably cannot be considered by the present Con-
gress. There will be lat Republican members
present to-day to attend to the contested cleo
tion cases. Opportunity and ability to alter the
rules, therefore, will not be lacking. The
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-03-31

In the re-division of the congressional
districts OF this State, which has been agi-
tated with much interest of late, ii is said
the committee will recommend no changes
in any OF the congressional district lines ex-
cept in those districts included in Baltimore
city, and that the committees report will
therefore nix the congressional districts as
follows:
First Dis,rict-Worcester, Somerset, Wi
comico, Dorchester, Talbot, Queen Annes,
Caroline and Kent counties, (unchanged)
Second District-Cecil, Hartford and Car
roll counties, and all of Baltimore county
except the first and thirteenth districts, Jun
changed)
Third District-All the seventy precincts
of Baltimore las redivided) lying east of
Jones falls
Fourth District-All the remaining new
precincts Of Baltimore except the 104th,
l05th, 1O9th TO l20th, inclusive, (uiaking
ninety six precincts in all.)
Fifth Dstrict--St. Mary's, Charles, Cal
vert, Prince Georges, Anne Arundel and
Howard counties, the first and thirteenth
districts Of Baltimore county, and the lO4th
and 105th precincts Of Baltimore, (part OF
the old eighteenth ward, and 109th To 120th,
inclusive, (the old seventeenth ward,) the
city precincts including all that strip Of
Baltimore bordering on the middle branch
of the Patapsco river from the western city
limits 70 Fort McHenry.
SIKH District-Allegany, Garret, Wash
ington, Frederick and Montgomery coun-
ties. lanchanged.)
Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1882-03-31

The first great fire from which Richmond,
Va, has suffered since its evacuation by the
Confederate forces in 1865 occurred on Sun
day last, when the bridge Of the Richmond
and Petersburg Railroad across the James
river, nearly mile in length, together with
ii number Of tobacco factories, stemmeries,
mills, tenement-houses, etc, were consumed.
The fire originated on the Manchester or
south side of the river, and under the quick
ening influence of heavy gale blowing at
the time rapidly swept across the river upon
the buildings adjacent to the Richmond ter
minus. The loss upon the southern side of
the river seems to have been comparatively
slight. The entire loss Is estimated at about
100000. There remain two bridges across
the James ut Richmond, one that of the
Richmond and Danville Railroad, the other
bridge for Wagons and pedestrians The
loss OF one life is reported. The burned
bridge, built originally in 1888, destroyed by
fire in 1865 in the evacuation of Richmond
by the Confederate government, rebuilt in
1866, was wooden structure, upon which
the Richmond and Petersburg Railroad will
incur loss ofabout $4,000. A large num-
Der Of working people ARE thrown out of
employment by the burning of the mills
and factories.