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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-24
SMITH or RKL1LSH cOLrMBLA.

The peace and security Of the United States
have been threatened from an unexpected quar-
ter. One Smith, premier" or "Prlme Minis
tern of British Columbia-Phebus! what Il
name for n Prime Minister has announced
the coming dissolution of this Republic, and
the annexation Of such portions OF it as Smith
finds desirable to his own densely populated
empire of 10000 souls, by the census of 1881
(estimated) Smith did not choose the most
favorable time for promulgating these opinions.
He had been invited to luncheon with the news
paper section of the Northern Pacific excursion
ON board of their steamer, then lying ut Veto
ria There came with him the Provincial Sec
rotary and the Mayor of Victoria, and the ed
itor of one Of the four newspapers published
in Smiths imperial domain. In other words,
the local and provincial governments were
present almost in body, and II great oppor-
tunity was lost when the enterprising journal
lists on board failed to send boats crew
ashore and annex the province to the United
States, rs they might have done without strk-
ing blow. or even striking for higher wages.
The Queen was toasted, and Smith was called
upon to respond. There have been I'M
kind intimations that tho lobster salad
had flown to his head, and that the
scalloped oysters had brought a strange flush
TO Smiths classic features. But the report
of his speech gives no sign of an uns,eadiness
of intellectual condition. He informed his
hosts that so far from the annexation of Brit
ish Columbia, or any part Of it, to the United
States being possible, the future would inev-
itaby bring about the annexation of part
of the Pacific coast section of the
United States to British Columbia He
spoke of its vast deposits of coal, exhaustless
timber, unparalleled hlrbors and illimitablc
wbeat-felds, and otherwis, stretched the lam
cuage to its utmost tension. 1t did no harm
for Smith to praise his own magnificent terri
tory, which teens with everything but
Inhabitants, and would no doubt TEEN with
them sooner if immigrants were not deferred
by the prospect of having Smith as prime
Minister" Still, laudatiOn of ones country on
international occasions is usually held
in bounds by persons of good taste.
But Smith seems to be OratOrlcally
considered species of calliope, and if it was a
relief to him to sound all his steam whistles at
once. it would have been ungracious in any one
TO object. He was not content, however, "
praise his own country he attacked that OF
the gentlemen who had just been supplying
him with scallOped oysters and lobster salad.
He predicted the certain dissolution of the
American Union. Smith said it was a matter
of deem conviction with him and many Others
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-24

localities certain details have not given salts
faction. But, behind all these and other causes
of harmonious cooperation, there IL one Oh
universal infuence-the earnest patriotism and
sound common sense of the mass of Republican
voters. These voters feel that the success OF
the Democratic party would involve evils infin-
itely greater than can flow from the precedence
of this or that man or set of men within the Re-
publican party. They want not less than before
to make the Republican party pure ana worthy,
wise and in the highest degree useful. But
they realize perhaps, more keenly than ever
before, that Democratic success is the one thing
they do not want.
AS usual, this feeling is greatly strengthened
by the exhibition the Democrats have made OF
themselves. In Congress and in State Leglsla-
lures, In the press and in speeches, in their own
primary meetings and conventions, and in their
shameless disregard Of principles whenever
spoils may be gained by wrangling or elections
carried by fraud, the Democrats have labored to
make the country understand them thoroughly
They resisted tariff reform and Civil Service Re
form, in utter contempt for the interests OF the
country, by most dscreditable methods, ana
with palpable display Of the basest selfish
ness 1t was nothing to them whether Offices
were well filled or ILL., whether duties imposed
were helpful or ruinous, so long as they could
get better grasp upon the spoils. Their legis-
latiye action, regardless of constitutional OBJ
legations and of decency where new appor-
tionment could be made or prevented, as in
Pennsylvania, and of professions and pledges
where rum-shop influence could be counted,
as in Ohio, Indiana, and Iowa, of the self
respect of decent Democrats, as in M2ssa-
chusetts, and of the rights of the people against
the corporations, as in ew-Jersey, has taught
the country that the party has not changed Its
nature. Then the shameful use OF corrupt
means in Ohio to defeat a Democrat who had
been guilty of favoring Civil Service Reform,
and to elevate men whose principles are carried
in their pocket books, has helped materially to
enighten upright men.
The Republican party has the best OF reasons
for being united against such party. Had
there been any clean. honest, and decent OPP
position having sincere convictions and sense
of paramount regard for the public welfare,
Republicans might not have agreed so readily.
ButsNhen they see what the Democratic party
is, and remember that Republican dissension
would help such party as that to gain the
power it is not strange that Republican voters
come together with great earnestness, and Teso-
lutely suppress every leader whose personal
aspirations, or unwise counsels, or private likes
or dislikes tend opromote Democratic success.
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that the Unssed States could not remain un-
divided It's elements of population were TOO
varied, the interests Of its different sections too
diverse. "The day will come" cried Smith,
"when it must go to pieces, and when that day
"comes British Columbia will be glad to take
Unto her arms that fragment Of 1t which is
cher natural neighbor."
1t Is to be feared that "Premier" Smith is
not true representative of the views OF his
own people. The Provincial Secretary, or
Minister of Finance. who spoke after Smith,
deprecated his sentiments. This gentleman,
it appears, was one of many who signed
petition to President Hayes for the annexation
of British Columbia to the United States,
which is now on file at Washington. 1t is
well known that there has been strong feel
ing in British Columbia in favor of annex
alton to the United States, and it is easy to
see why it should be so. The western portion
of the Dominion, consisting of British Column"
bla Manitoba and Saskatchewan, is separated
from the eastern portion by sterile belt of
country extending nearly eight hundred miles,
There is little sympathy between the two Sec
tions, and, so far as trade and commerce are
concerned, the western portion is part Of
the United States. Puget Sound, Duluth and
Chicago are its real outlets. The completion
of the Northern Pacific road will only make the
ii lie of business run swifter in the same direc-
tons, and will strengthen the sentiment in
favor of annexation which seems to exist on
both sides Of the boundary.
One thing is puzzing. 1t would have been
interesting to be told just what Smith was
Premier or Prime Minister" of. British
Columbia has four executive officers, among
them Governor. 1t does not appear that
Smith is Governor. There is a territorial
Legislature of fifteen members, and tits doubt
less in this imposing body that Smith Is
Premier" and there gives full play to his
powerful mind and his peculiar eloquence. 1t
is easy to understand that Smith would be
glad TO annex the United States to British
Columbia and then DO Premier " of the
whole thing. 1t is painful to learn that Vic
toria was hotbed of Secession sentiment
during the War; and that Smith was one OF
the most virulent Secession sJmpathizers there.
This suggests another reason for his course.
But possibly this was only another manifesto
ton of Smiths ambition. Perhaps he expected,
when the Union broke up, to annex few
more States and be something more Of q
" PREMIER
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-24
Nep'Uork Daily Gribmaae.
FOUNDED sYH HORACE g r EEL Ely
NETWORK, MONDAY, SEPT. "a.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoRrIGN-Russa Is making military prepare
tions along the Austrian and German frontiers.
- King Alphonso has been appointed to the
command OF a Schleswig-Holstein Uhlan regiment
- Sir Edward Sullivan has taken the oath
of office as Lord Chancellor of Ireland. - Re-
ports from the West Indies state that Jacmei and
Jerem,e arc in the hands of insurgents. -
The Princess Louise, it Is stated, has become I'M
popular in Canada.
DoMEsTIC.-It is claimed that the Cleveland
Manning faction will control the Buffalo COnven-
fion by a large majority. - The Republicans of
Ney-Jersey will make an earnest contest on the
State ticket - Mrs. StOckwell died III Vermont
last week at the age of one hundred and four. g.
MoDsignor Capel pronounces statements made by
DIR. Fulton recently false and libellous. 60 Judge
Hoadly's physician says that bis health is entirely
restored. - A reception was given TO Pliny L.
Sexton at PALMYRA on Saturday evening
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-The Fourth Provincial
Council was opened with imposing ceremonies IN
the Cathedral yesterday. - 1t was learned that
the frauds in water rents reached more than $4,000
- The Democratic organizations concluded
their arrangements to go TO Buffalo. - The
Rev. X. F. Clarke, of London, preached at ST..
Francis Xavier's Church on Christian marriage.
60 The steamship Alaska of the Guion Line.
made the fastest trip on record from Queenstown.
The wEATHER-TRIBUNe local observations in
dictate slightly warmer, clear or fair weather and
possibly light rain. Temperature yesterday: High
est, go; lowest. 57o; average 500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-24

Free traders are recommended to read critic
ally Mr.. Robert p. POrter's letter this morning
on the history of the faxspinning industry OF
Germany. Half century or so ago, Germany
controlled the linen markets OF the world.
Then the industry was crushed down by war in
the Fatherland, and Great Britain stepped in
and monopolized the foreign business Wars
having ceased, Germany gathered herself to-
gether, and what is the result During the last
twenty years the industry has increased IN Ger
many 800 per cent; in Great Britain 1t has
decreased IS per cent; Germany now employs
200, 900 persons in flax-spinnlng and Great
Britain $780, 900; the wages in both countries
are about the same, but the purchasing power OF
the money is greater in Germany and the con-
dition of the operatives is III every way better
than in Great Britain. Plainly, therefore, the
control of the foreign markets which the free
traders have said so much about is not SO great
a thing after all. Moreover, with this condition
of affairs both in Germany and Great Britain,
where would our linen industry be without Il
protective tariff
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newspapers of this State have unanimously 70.
solved that they will never condone the Rich6sll
Springs Convention.
"Tomn Grady John Reilly, General Spincla
"Tomn Brennan, Nick Muller, "Andyn Green
Harry" Ford, " Nelss" Waterbury. Luke Conan
Hubert o. Thompson. "Nick" Haughton, Marks
Lanigan-these names somehow have
familiar sound. We find them amouf
number of others only q little lea
familiar, who are spoken Of as delegates
from Tammany, Irving Hall and the County Dem,
ocracy to the Buffalo Convention. When we come
to think of it, tits connection with the dutis
for the last fifteen years. that, they have grown
so familiar And somehow they have been con,
stantly heard in that relation. alike through all TIE
Ring and all the Reform movements.
We doubt If the four camels that lately came into
tho possession OF John w. Garrett will give himons
tenth of the trouble that single elephant named
Tammany has given and is giving the Democracy
of this State
The County Democracy has been recognized az
the regular organization of this county by DEM
ocratic State Committees and Democratic State
Conventions. And Just so John Kelly has been
recognized az the most irregular of irregulars. All
the same John Kelly laughs the County Democracy
to scorn, and tells a reporter that Tamnany will
not only send delegates to the Buffalo Convention.
but that 1t will not be satisfied with any less repre-.
sentation in the Convention than the County
Democracy receives A bold man that Kelly. The
leaders of his party are forever matchmaking
him. but he always manages either to have his war
or to break things.
General Tom " Browne is prominent Republs
can Representative for Indiana, and probably
knows more about Indiana politics than the East
ern editors who are trying to persuade the Dem
ocrats of that State that Holman is really the ms
they wanted to run for President. although theJ
NAV have been under the impression up to this time
that IL was Hendricks or Mcdonald. General
| Browne saws the movement for Holman IS too
| absurdD to De seriously considered and when b
was asked what the Indiana Democrats thought Of
| the exotic boom, be replied, :" IL makes them
Iapphp This is treating q solemn subject with
sacrilegious levity, and we hope General browns
will be able TO come out and deny that he SAID
1t makes them laugh"
dispatch from Brattleboro Vt, announces the
death of Aunt Sally Stockwel In the 10Th year Of
her age. The fact that being 1O4 years old she
passed away will not cause any surprise. out there
will be good deal of curiosity felt on the supecs
| of her real age. IL is problem which the social
! science associations of the country might grappe
How old is lady to be supposed 10 be who con-
| iessed To l04 yearsf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-24

The painful fact has long been known that
New York City pays more than her share of the
State taxes, but it Is now discovered that We
are taxed twice on the same property. Certain
corporations of the city pay directly to the
State Controller, for State purposes, tax on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-24

; The Department of Agriculture has been
doing better of late in regard to sorghum
sugar experiments. Sixty-ive acres were
planted last spring near Washington. and al
though the field was damaged greatly by the
storm of September IA, enough cane was left
standing to insure q number of useful exper-
lments on disputed points. Doubtless valuable
results viii be obtained.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-24

We feel authorized to state that the Democrats
newspapers of this State have unanimously 70.
solved that they will never condone the RichHsN
Springs Convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-24

The stealing in the Water Rates Bureau OF
the Department of Public Works is pretty
well exposed. One clerk is under arrest for
forgery and seems likely to get from one to
five wears in State Prison. Another employe,
no longer in this State, is under grave sus-
melon. as also are two or three other persons
nearer at hand. The thieves have secured
about $4,000; but the city will not lose
much more than $4,000. The general method
of the criminals was to go to business men
who owed heavy bills for the use of Croton
and offer to settle for much less than was due.
Dishonest debtors of the city were quite
willing to share In this dishonesty; but
they will find that it was not the best
policy, since what they owe can still be col
lected. 1t will be interesting now to see what
the Aldermen will do about this unpleasant
business. VIII they try to investigate Com
missioner Thompson as thoroughly and I'M
mercifully as they did Controller Campbell
Perhaps, also, Senator Grady will revive his
Senate Investigating Committee which once
took Mr. Thompson in hand so vigorously and
then dropped him so quickly.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-24

Mr.. Daniel Manning has been doing good
work of late for Governor Cleveland and the
Tilden wing of the Democratic party, but ne
has put in several strokes for himself at the
same time. 1t would be particularly disagree
able for him not to be reelected as Chairman
of the Democratic State Committee this year,
and devices of all kinds have been apparently
resorted to by him throughout the State to
insure his success. These devices do not
reflect any credit on his management. Inc
dscredit of the thing, however, will not
disturb Mr.. Manning, so long as he is conf
dent of remaining in charge of the committee
and of controlling the convention itself in the
Tilden interest The slate of candidates
which Mr. Manning and the Governor have pre-
pared is given in our Syracuse dispatch. There
is no name on it calculated to cause the
Republicans any great anxiety. But 1t will be
interesting to see how those Democratic poll
ticians who are unfriendly to the Governors
administration will stand it,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-24

We doubt if the four cames that lately came into
the possession OF John W. Garrett will give himons
tenth of the trouble that a single elephant named
Tammany has given and is giving the Democracy
of this State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-24

c.,argast ana lowestprced frat class Dental once 10
10 oysr 400 square feet devoted TO dental
Exceedingly fine Sets perfectly go naip
sss with pure fresh nitrous oxide or &
d,rect from the cy nder improved method HAN price,
and no charge artificial teeth are 20 De b cold
81. iaiy attendance Teeth nled WIN goiu.
xnis HTr Teeh repaired IN hfy minutes Sets mace
sss Eating bo2 and 5O4 Spacious and private
sptrapce brst below 34thst
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-24

t,;.y m.liaas of personal property. Inc
amount is about $4,000, yet in fixing our
proportion of the State tax no credit has hereto
fore been given to the city for this thirty
millions which has already been taxed. 10
that extent, therefore, we are taxed twice. Inc
matter is to be promptly represented to the
State Controller and the State Board OF Equah-
cation, but it is feared that ne shall get no
relief. An effort should be made at the next
Legislature to amend the law so that the CITY
may receive full credit for all taxes no matter
to whom paid. 1t is important therefore 10
take care in selecting the next legislature
We don't want it composed of such men as
were at Albany last winter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-09-24

The council of Roman Catholic preia'es
which was formally opened in the Cathedral,
Yesterday, aside from its ceremonial, VIII
hardly attract so much popular attention aS
gatherings of kindred nature in the otner
denominations OF this country generally DO.
One reason is that it has been announcer 'na'
the business ia to be transacted in La'in-ai-
though we suspect this does not mean that
the brethren may not occasionally drop inoo
English in the heat of debate. Moreover tno
DEGREES which the council will pass must DC
sent 10 Rome for approval before they can be
promulgated here, and this delay will have a
tendency to dull the interest which would
otherwise attach to the proceedings OF the
congress. There are, however. many suo)ects
of importance in connection with the well
being of the Roman Catholic Church In TINS
part of the country which the Cardinal and MS
councillors will consider, and the results VIII
doubtless have beneficial influence on the
future of the Church.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-15

A GREAT many clear headed people
in New Orleans have come to the
conclusion that the annual Mardi
Gras carnival does not pay in any
sense. The States is publishing a
series of interviews upon the subject
representing both Sides Many Of
those who have been most active in
getting up the balls and pageants and
have spent their money lavishly aud
cheerfully feel that they have had too
much of a good thing, and that the
returns in money and pleasure do not
justify the effort or the outlay.
This sounds like something strange
to come from New Orleans,
but it is common sense and will, no
doubt, ultimately prevail. The carni.
val, of course, will not be entirely
abOli-hed or ignored, but it will be
modified to simpler and less expensive
ceremonies. Memphis found out by a
very costly experience that Mardi
Gras celebrations on large scale do
not pay in a financial sense, and are
morally anything but beneficial, We
favor multiplication of holidays and
public demonstrations, but not of this
kind, They have proved an unproft.
able farce, and will not likely ever be
attempted here again.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-02-15

Our Dubuque friends have been
Hospitality entertained and left with
seemingly pleasant impressions Of the
people Of Memphis, 1t has been quite
pleasure to have them here and for
our leading citizens to return some Of
the courtesi@ extended at Dubuque
to the Porter Guards and their
friends. The two cities have thu:
been brought together face to face
the second time and friendships have
been formed that are to be worth re.
membering and cherishing in the
future. The cordially that has thus
almost by accident as it we're, sprung
up between two distant points moi
having any close commercial or socia
ties, and no apparent community o.
interest, illustrates the great Ameri.
can idea that we are a people of one
flag, one language, universal sympa'
thies and agrand common destiny. W.
are one great family and nation, and
the better we become acquainted Will
our neighbOrs the more we think o
each other