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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-28

sion 10 not quite what England would pre-
fer. Neither is it quite what Pennsylvania and
New-York would prefer. But 1t has been APP
proved by the people as pretty fair and rqult-
able adjustment of burdens. Assuming that its
mere mistakes may be easily corrected without
q. going into prolonged wrangle between differ
ent interests, we believe that 1t still offers the
best ground upon which those interests can
meet. 1t is cautious, and yet it makes large
reduction of revenue. IL defends domestic In
dustry by increased duties AZ some points
where 1t is now successfully assailed, and IN
that respect would be infinitely preferable 10
continuance of the present tariff with uncer
tainty. But it also reduces taxes largely, ana
at the points where consumers will profit most
directly by the reduction. We doubt whether
the Con ference COMMITTEES can possibly 90
better than to take the bill of the Commission
as its guide, in most respects. Where the TWO
Houses are ut issue, it will generally be found
that the Commission-perhaps by reason OF
its greater opportunities for studying the subject
and maturing its conclusIons-was more pru-
dent, more careful of the interests of industry,
and at the same time more regardful OF pubic
opinion, than the two Houses of Congress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-28
NEw-YoRK DAILY TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY % 1888

aapd light to the path Of conference commit
stees of the House, or light to guide their
action (which keeps up, in way, the rail-
road feature of the illustration, minus its scrip
tuIal character. Then Mr.. Robson fastened
to say that the American people feel like the
Indian chieftain. 'Metamora Is like Hint ex-
"claimed the old chieftaip. Grite on him and
he will bear 1t i; but strike too hard, he Will
burst and show his heart is fire." He was
follow wed by Mr. Cannon, of Illinois, who said
the legislation proposed had the roar OF water
stunning over the dam, but there is no ma
"chlnery turned by it, and IL adopted 1t will
be found that, like the apples OF Sodom, it
will turn to ashes on the lips"
All of these 1t will be observed are very fine
and forcible figure, Of speech; the palm, how
ever, must be awarded Mr.. Cannon, whose ex-
uberant fancy pictured the roar Of water over
dam turning to ashes on the lips. The debate
on the Tariff bill may not do anything for the
industries of the country or increase the gen.
eral fund Of information upon economic ques-
tions, but who shall say it has not greatly
enriched the literature of the mother tUngue2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-28

in which the rights of all the voters OF al Sec
tons OF the State shall be scrupulousiy re-
spected, as against the Jacobs gerry "a"uor'
The result would probably be, since the Demo,
Gratis are In the majority In both the senate anu
Assembly, that the gerrymander would succeed
and the honest apportionment tail. All tne
same, let the measure be prepared ana the nsn'
made. The Republicans can well AFFORD 10
suffer defeat In such contest, while no parry
can be permanently profted by passing law
which can only be defended on the assumption
that might makes right.
When apportionment was before the Legisia-
ture last winter Mr.. Raines, OF Ontario Oh tne
committee to which the subject was REFERRED
on behalf OF the minority, the Republicans, pre-
sented bill to take the place OF the one re-
ported bv the majority OF the commiteee.
Owing to the quarrel between Tammany anu
Anti-Tammany the majority bill was allowed
to die, and consequently Mr.. Rainss's bill was
not moved. Tho quarrel between the two
Democratic factions has been compensation
this session-so that it is certain That the ma
iority bill will he pressed this year. Let the
Ranes BILL or if that should appear to be open
to lust criticism new one, be introduced
There Is no reason why the minority shonid not
assert their rights in this matter OF should not
exhaust all the resources known to parliament
tariaps in their defence. They owe IT to them-
selves and their constituents to make deter
mined stand for common honesty as opposed 10
uncommon and shameless partisanship.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-28
4 CONFERENCE ORDERED.

Having succeeded in sending the Tariff and
Tax bill to a Conference Committee which they
control, the Republicans have now resumed re-
sponsibility for decision of the matter. They
can no longer rest upon the plea that Democratic
speeches, or Democratic amendments, or Demo
cratic flibustering have rendered the passage
of bill impossible. If the Democrats refuse
to vote for such bill as may be submitted by
the Conference Committee. they take the re-
sponsihility and will be judged by the character
of the bill which they then reject. But the re-
sponsibility for the moment rests with the Re-
publicans, and they have to show whether they
can agree upon measure which ought 10 be
and can be passed.
The Republican members Of the Conference
Committee would do we'll to forget that the two
Houses have been at all at variance on this
question Their object ought to be to frame a
hill which can be- heartily supported, as II
measure of genuine reform, by the Republicans
of both Houses, and by all others who believe in
defending American industry. If they permit
the question to arise whether one House should
yield to the other, 1t is tOerably clear that they
will accomplish nothing. In seeking for fair
underground of honest compromise, can they
find anything better than the report OF the
Tariff Commission
OF course, the bill reported by the Commits
sion has some defects. Members of the Com
mission have admitted this, and have advised
some notifications Others have beeD made
clearly necessary by statements before the CON-
mittees. 1t is not possible that the Commits
sons bill will pass without change. But it is
carer the average opinion of the two Houses
tn an any other yet presented.
On some points both Senate and House have
determined TO depart from the recommends
tons of the Commission, and for good reason.
The Conference will be guided to some extent
by these decisions. But it will probably con-
sider that either House, tor the sake Of arriving
at some decision, will be disposed to modify in
some degree its expressed preferences. Agree
ment. and the passage of bill to reduce taxa
ton, can now be reached only by some concrs-
sion on both sides. But ii members on both
sides begin to cOncede something, and to con-
slider where they can most easily meet, they will
probably find that they come close to the plan
marked out by tile Tariff Commission. For its
recommendations still stand, in the main, the
best basis of agreement yet devised between
opposing sections and antagonistic interests.
The Senate, with two members to each State, is
not there TO, gotten nor the House. with its
large prepondernce of members from the CEN
trail and more populous States. England
had it's own way, it was thought, in framing the
Senate BILL New-York, Pennsylvania and Ohio,
with only six Senators, but with powerful
representation In the House, had their own way,
it is believed, in the shaping of the House bill.
But no bill can be passed that does not appeal
with some force to the good sense and iDtelli-
gence of both.
The bill recommended by the Tariff Commits
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-28
THE REPUBLICAN, LEGISLATORS AND AP.
PORTJONNENT

Two bills providing for the reapportionment
of the State into Congressional districts are
now pending in the Legislature. Senator ia
cobs introduced one of them and Assembyma
Dewitt the other. Both these gentlemen are
Democrats. Both bills are manifestly unfair
aud were drafted 10 serve partisan ends. Each
might Justly be entitled "An Act to revictual
the Democratic party" 1t is pretty generally
understood that the Jacobs bill is the bill that
comments itself to the State Committee and
other party managers, and that accordingly, it
is to be put through in preference to the other
And since, on the whole, it is an ADLER feat OF
gerrymaDdering than the Dewitt bill, the re-
port is probably correct We have already re-
ferred to some of the leading indefensible
features of this measure. 1t divides the City of
New-York in such q manner that the Repub-
lican voters, numbering between eighty and
ninety thousand, are practically DISTINGUISHED,
all the districts being made solidly Democratic !;
it violates the law requiring that districts shall
be formed of contiguous territory by the pre-
posterous union of Richmond and Westchester;
it breaks the natural bond now existing be-
tween Rensselaer, and Washington, and for no
reason save strictly partisan one makes dis
trct Of Rensselaer, and Columbia; it makes
another district of Duchess and Ulster, al
though, as The POu0hkeepSie News, the leading
Democratic paper of Duchess County, admits,
. the Hudson River being the line of separation,
sthe people of the two counties are thus really
widely separated and they are comparatively
strangers to each other; il violates the re-
uuirements of the law that districts should
severally contain AZ nearly as possible the same
number of inhabitants, by its excuses and de-
fciencies.
That is the sort of Apportionment bill the
Democrats IN the Legislature purpose to pass
1t will he made party question, and, If neces-
sary, will be rushed through to the cracking of
the party whip. Now what do our Republican
friends in the Legislature purpose 10 dc 2 The
Republican minority members of the Assembly
Committee on Apportionment filed II formal
protest against the report of the majority, the
report taking the shape of the Dewitt bill.
This protest was vigorous and pointed in its ex-
hibiton Of the inquities that characterized the
bill. But something more is needed. Why do
not this minority avail themselves of their privi-
lege and bring in a report of their own, consist
ing of a bill 50 fair, 40 free from craftsmanship,
as to commend itself to the sense of fair play OF
every memberf Let such a bill be drawn, if
not by the minority of this Committee, then by
some other Republican legislator who Is AM
bilious to perform valuable public service
And then let the fight be made for this fair bill
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-28
TARIFF RHET ORIC..

The debate on the Tariff bill ia the House on
Monday, though lacking in results and some
what deficient in coherency, was embellished Mt
some points with great deal of oratory OF the
belching sort and several rather uncommon
flashes of rhetoric Mr. Anderson, OF Kansas,
for instance, in n little burst of eloquence ever
the existing disagreement between the Senate
and House, said that the attitude in which the
Senate was putting itself was this; Z" 1t was
taking the position that it would defeat the
Post Office bill rather than let little bit of
aGod Almighty's justice flash down on these
railroad companies" The issue presented he
defined to be whether the House at the beck of
the Senate should say, We will recede in order
that at some future time when in the myst.ri-
GUS providence of God there may happen to
abe chance to amend the Thurman act we
amay take care of this question: Mr.. Ander-
son seems to be devout man. His figures of
speech are little diffuse, but they have de-
cided biblical flavor.
Then Mr.. Dunn, Of Arkansas, said he
ahoped the headlight Of locomotive would
"not always continue TO be u lamp to the feet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-28
PERSONAL.

Mrs John Mccullough and her sister spending
the winter at st. Augustine Fla.
Baron Nordenskj0ld will start this spring on
new Arctic expedition up the eastern coast of Green
land a direction in which few attempts have hither-
to been made.
Mr. Nathaniel Fl. Bishop. of Barnegat sneak-box
and paper-canoe fame, has reached his Lake George
home after long tour on the Pacific coast and In
the sandwich Islands.
Mr.. Ross C. Adams, the sculptor, has written from
Carara, Italy asking 10 be allowed to send n model
for the statue of Commodore Perry to be erected at
Newport, K. l.
Professor John Stuart Blackie recently leotured
on Luxury " in Glasgow and after describing q
dinner he had heard Of in which there were thirty
nine courses. he said that no considered such
spread" a magnificent call TO self-denal, because
each diner had to say " No " to every second disn.
Miss Edmonia Lewis, Baltimore sculptor of
African descent has completed at her studio in
Rome fine bas-reief in white marble for church
in Baltimore 1t represents the Magi adOring the
infant Jesus and of the three the African IS given
greater prominence than either the Caucasian or
the Asiatic. Miss Lewis has also recently finished
statue of the Virgin Mary for the Marquis of
Butte.
MIS- Dora Henninges, the Cleveland prima donna
who was reported TO have been lost ON the Cimbria
reached her home on Sunday after tedious Journey
from Paris, where she had been studying under
Nine La Grange She declares that she will never
again adopt Italian pseudonS IN, as she was once
persuaded by Colonel Mapleson to do, when she
was known as Nile Dorani.
Charles Courtneythe Union Springs oarsman.
has begun lawsuit against the makers of the boat
he used when he was beaten by George Lee at the
Saratoga regatta. ltwas he claims insu1iciently
braced anu the cause of his defeat was not sudden
sickness nor rough water, sunken wires, nor
malicious handsaw. but simply that tho too frail
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-28
Amnsements 60 Might.

AoADEMY OF MusIo-s-" othells'
R,.eu OPERA Ht gsE--s--" Heart and Hand"
= -ss THrAraE-S-' Monte Cristo."
CIsxo-s-" The Queen Lsoe Handkerchief"
CosropoIIrAs-2 and g." Old shIpnates'
b.L,.s IHEATRE-2 apds is" seven-r weaty- hisna =
krFTH AVENUE THEATRE-2-" Pirates OF fe"Ian0''
-" The Mascot"
an AND OPERA aousE-2 aud s." Streets OF New-forR
nIvrRr,y,s I4rH sfRsEr iHsArRE-2 and g." siberia
Romance of Russia"
JTrupERsoy's -raNpakD fHeATRr-s-" Mlcaeis'
MADISON SQUARE THEArRE-S:3O-" Young Mis- WIZ
throp." u..,.
NnLo's GARDzs-s-Thatcher rnnirose aoo "ee's
Ministries
"a. Rs.scBco OPERA HoUsE-s-san Francisco
Minstrels.
THA1A rHEArRE-S-" Luftschlosser."
TaxAfRE CoMIoUE-s-" McSoriey's Imitation
UNION SQUARE FHEATRE-s-" Partisan R'm ance."
wALLAcK's THgArRs-7:45-"The silver King
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-28

The Department of State denies response
bility for the action of Mr.. Partridge, our
representative at Lima, who Joined with the
Ministers of European States in asking their
Governments to unite to bring about peace
between Chill and Peru. The meeting of the
Ministers was held at the house of the United
States Minister AS soon as Mr.. Frelinghuysen
heard of it he sent word to Mr.. Partridge that
he could have a leave of absence to come
home Instructions were also sent to our
Ministers in Europe to inform the Govern
ments OF the countries to which they are
accredited that Mr.. Partridge had acted en-
tirely without orders or approval.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-28

Senate. His suce essor can now be chosen with
out delay, aud all chances Of trouble In regard
TO a successor to the Office Of Chief Executive
of the Nation can he easily removed. BY post
pnning the consideration of the treaty the
Senators give themselves chance to lind out
the opinions of the people on this important
matter. Next December they will be able 70
act inteligently on it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-28

Two wise decisions were reached in tbs Sem
ate yesterday. Mr.. David Davis announced his
determination to resign the Office of President
pro tenn on Saturday noon, and tho Senators
voted to postpone action on the Mexican Treaty
until December. Mr.. Davis's action disposes of
Ill excuse for calling an extra session OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-28

Although the Emperor made the first adj
vances toward the Vatican, he has shrewdiy
MANAGED to get the Pore finally in the posi-
ton of suppliant for Germany's friendship.
He has asked Leo XIII. to define precisely
how much he is willing to give to be on good
terms with Prussia. If the Pontiff does not
want too much Germany may condescend to
be friendly. When the Emperor singled out
one point of the May laws upon which he
would insist-the submission of ecclesiastical
appointments to the veto of the civil authori-
ties-he placed himself in the attitude of being
willing to yield something On the other clauses.
Under the circumstances it was hardly to be
supposed, therefore, that the Vatican would
foolishly respond to this advance without
knowing more precisely what the Emperor was
willing to give for its concessions But the
Pope strangely admitted willingness to con-
cede the point on ecclesiastical appointments
and then made sweeping remarks abont what he
must have in return. The POntif has been
beaten in this game of diplomacy. Instead OF
being in a position to give a rebuff, he is In
the position to get one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-28

Another reputa ton has gone down with the
wreck of the Fifth Ward Savings Bank in
Jersey City. This makes the fourth. b ice,
Shaw and Beach, who helped to ruin this institu-
ton as well as the City Bank of the same place,
are already serving out sentences in the State
Prison. Yesterday it was discovered that r.
l.. Cook, clerk in the savings bank, had
helped himself to $4,000. He has been ar
rested. has confessed his guilt, aud seems likely
to he on his way to prison within fortnight.
His fate is in striking contrast with that OF
Crow ell, his neighbor, who has confessed to
stealing 100000 from three women. The
authorities act as if they were paralyzed in
Crowell's case, and the thief seems likely to get
off without punishment Apparently New
Jersey justice. strikes quickly or it does not
strike at ALL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-28

The Democrats are trying to pass a ~"
authorizing the Governor to appoint nov sue
cessor to any State officer whose term expires
within the wear. This affects the Superintend-
euts of the insurance Department, the Bank
Department and of the Department Oh ruoh'
Instruction. II the plan succeeds, the Leg'Sia-
ture could adjourn in April. or course tine
sooner the politicians go home from Albany TIE
less bad legislation we shall have; but the
Democrats are influenced by no such excellent
motive in trying to shorten the session. They
merely want to make political capital for the
next canvass The scheme will not work. IL
will take mere than an early adjournment to
clear the records of this extravagant and spoils-
loving Assembly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-02-28

Influence is being brought to bear on
Governor Cley Gland to commute the SEN
tenee of one at least of the condemned
muIderers now in the Tombs. This is
McGloiu. who coolly shot down the French
man, Hanier, whose store he was robbing.
McGloin deserves hanging. To soften his
fate, awful as it is, would be direct encourage
ment TO hundreds of other young rutians in
this city who make burglary profession. The
Governor has now another chance to show
whether he is on the side of law, order and
stein justice, or of crime, misrule and sickly
sentimental mercy. The friends of justice
would have more reason to hope that Mr.
Cleveland would do his duty in this matter ii
he had not so lately been seen working with the
demagogues who are attacking prison manage
meut at Sing Sing and Clinton in behalf of con-
victed or imnals.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-30

Dr.. West. Dentist, II Pearl street
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-30
H RACES.
A Fine Day and Lively Sport.

Special Dispatch 10 rnr BEE
ATLANTIC, May 29-Two Thousand
people were on the ground to .day.
The track wal In good condition, but
. little heavy, weather fine. The
novelty a c was the first one called at
2 o'clock p. m four entries Gray
Grove, Rambler, Lizzie Eater and
Arabis,. half mile, Lizzie Enter Won
time 55 seconds.
First race, trottlpg, nine entries,
three straight heats, Trsmtolier frs,
best and winner; time 2:49A, GAG and
2:45; second best Maud, third best
Comsnche, fourth Sunshine.
Third race, four entries Maggie F..
Western, Kittie Fisher and Dutch
Girl. First heat, Maggie F. first,
Western eeeond, Kittie Fisher third
Dutch Girl fourth; time, $50.
Second hest, Maggie F. first, Kittie
Fisher second, Dutch Girl third and
Western fourth; time, 1888.
Third heat, Maggie F. first, Dutch
Girl s,cond, Western third, 81 d Kittle
Fisher fourth; time, 2:4l.
Prospects good for clear day to.
morrow.
Omaha daily bee., 1883-05-30

Ou New Loan anu Annprovement 10
investigation into the matter con.
vinoes rs that one Of the most equi.s
bic, reasonable and feasible plans Of
building houses 10 that proposed and
III operation by the Mercantile Loan
Trust and Improvement company Of
this city. BY investir & In shares In
this institution, which Is backed by
acme OF our best and most reliable
business men, 1t becomes possible and
comparatively easy for u man of mod.
crate a tn secure a comfortable
home for himself and family. In tax
ing q certain number OF shares, st q
certain monthly payment, In . few
years . man can OWE q house
Of his own for about the sans as
he pays monthly for rent. We
believe the Mercantile Loan and Trust
company, by organizing and opening
up for business, having filed q long
felt want In Council Bluffs. Their
plans and system of loans will bear
The most careful scrutiny and exam.
nation, and we have 40 hesitancy 10
pronouncipg them reasonable and
equitable, aud backed by gentlemen
If honor and integrity. As the com
psny exists 1t becomes at once an In
stitution of value and credit to our
city and those who desire homes.
Their president Is T. A. kirkland,
vice president, Judge Peske; sec.
rotary, 1 r Berry; treasurer, Col
Beebe, and their Office Is In the base.
ment of Shugart's and MoMshon's
new block, corner First avenue and
Pearl street. isn27.1y