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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-29

CHINESE HOBS md "FOREIGN DETTLS."
1t is one OF the difficulties of the Chinese
Government that it cannot control the anti
foreign sentiment among the people. This diff
fculty has undoubtedly been increased by the
traditional policy Of the Government, which
neccSsitateS the assumption OF a national super
iOrity altogether prep0ster0us. 1t may be
thought by the Chinese rulers that the mainte-
nance of this fiction is necessary to uphold the
popular reverence for the Imperial dynasty,
but one decidedly awkward result Of it is the
popular tendency to class all foreigners to-
gether as interiors and outcasts, and so 10
encourage mob attacks upon all foreigners
whenever the Government happens to have a
quarrel with II particular foreign Power.
This Chinese lack Of discrimination has always
exercised very prejudicial influence upon the
foreign policy OF Pelin; for as such mob attacks
as have recently occurred at Canton have been
the almost invauable accompaniment of exter-
nal difficulties, it frequently happens that China
finds herself saddled with half-a-dOZen quaTels
at the very moment when she needs all her re-
sources to deal with the primary one. At this
juncture she is subject TO the Old danger. The
mobs of the treaty ports cannot be restrained,
and it is on the cards that If they break out
they will make an indiScriminate attack upon
friends as well as foes. This, OF course, would
not greatly displease France under Che eircum-
stances, as it would, by compelling England,
Germany and the United States, and other
Powers, to take hand in the game tend to
force the Pekin Government to terms on the
TOnquin question.
This danger must always impend over the
Chinese Empire so long as the antiquated and
absurd theory of its foreign relations referred
to above is permitted to survive. China has
preserved her isolation tOlerably well thus far
though at the expense of her progress, but she
will not be able to maintain her old position
much longer unless she realizes the necessity Of
fully recognizing not only abroad but at home,
the equality of the Western Powers. There may
be some danger Of domestic revolt from any
lowering of the traditional standard Of national
assumption, but it is practically certain that
refusal 70 encounter this risk will sooner or
later compel the Western Powers to administer
chastisement which will leave the Imperial
dignity in the dust. Even now it is quite prob
able that the mob may neutrtlize by it, stupid
iusular barbarsm all the efforts OF the Pekin
diplomatists to find cheap and at the same
time honorable way of escape from the Tonquin
dilemma.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-29
otcNS an TVPROVENENT

II seems not impossible that the worst OF inc
long period Of depression in securities has Deeh
passed. That reaction has come Tor the pres
ent at least. those who had sold the property OIL
other people learned yesterday to their SORROW
The question in which substantial investors
and the business public have greater interest
is whether the recoveryis likely to be sustained
whether the conditions now favor real ana
lasting Improvement in business
There seem to be some indications that sub
stantial Improvement has begun. We have,
first. n material increase in the demand for iron
In various forms, which, though it has but little
effect upon prices as yet, suifces to give fair
employment to the works now in operation.
The orders for steel rails have been especially
large at the decline in prices, and some OF the
principal establshmentsnow have contracts COW
ering their full capacity for a large part OF the
wear. Another sign OF great importance is that
the cost of production is being materially re-
duced. in several branches of industry, by new
arrang ements as to wages. The strikes Ill
progress or threatened will cause more or less
local disturbance and individual loss, but VIII
help to clear the markets 80 that production
will be possible hereafter with chance Oh
profit.
Another encouraging indication is that the
controversies Of Democratic leaders ut Wash
ington bid fair to prevent any mischiev0us
legislation regarding the tariff or the banks
Indeed, there is a possibility that the McPher-
son Bank bill may be passed, and 1t would give
substantial assistance, though not all the ala
that would be desirable. As to measures
threatening war upon important railroad cor
porations, there is less chance OF their success
than there seemed to be some time ago. Inc
Congressman who joins in legislative raids on
stocks is apt to have his virtue considerably
restored by Jumps of 10 to 30 per cent a day III
the value of securities, and begins to think 1T
very wrong to sell short" The temper OF the
business world, moreover, is becoming less de
pendent upon Congressional threats and vaSa-
ries, and that of itself is good sign.
The railroads have not settled all their con-
troversies If they behave foOlshly, there may
be more trouble. But the tone OF the market
yesterday gave reason to hope that most OF the
managers of important properties are now dis
posed to conservative and conciliatory action.
If the public concludes that it can place conf
dencc in their efforts, the investment OF the vast
accumulation of idle capital must cause
substantial Improvement, not only in securities
but in many industrial enterprises which have
been waiting for revival of confidence. No
one can positively predict the future with safety
but the visible signs certainly seem little more
favorable than they have been for some time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-29
ONLY \ QUESTION.


If an article IS generously protected by tariff
legislation and its home manufacturers frequently shut
down their mills work treequarters time % keep
scarce and hfgh how bOrer and CONSUMERS bene
flied! As Il seeker OF Light we turn rRIbU NEwarts.
fare they better OF working on three-quarters
time or having no work at all, the business being
carried on abFoadR That would seem to be the iH
mediate point to consider. Afterward it IS well to
notice that nobody who has inye ted his capital ID
manufactures does it with view 10 running OF
three-quarters' time permanently, and that never
the permanent result. Over-producuon may iead
to It for time but the inevitable result IN the ohs
run Is the steady cheapening of the product. Inc
argument in the case should be based upon the rule
not upon the eXeepti0n.-Ed.I
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-29
SAYING TINE AND LOSING LIVES

salOr's explanation to a TRIBUNE re-
porter of the wreck of the City Of Columbus
was to the effect that all the steamers run in
close to Gay Head in order to save coal and
time. We do not believe that considerations Of
economy ever influenced owner or captain of
passenger steamer to choose dangerous course
through Vineyard Sound. In construction and
management American steamboats, and foreign
steamships which ply to American ports are
lavish, not parsimOnious. They are in truth
floating palaces, in whose equipment and opera
ton expense is not spared. 1t is impossible to
suppose that the expectation of saving few
pounds of coal could be a sufficient induccmeut
to court the perils of Devils Bridge.
But the sailors remark, 50 far As il relates to
a saving of time is entitled TO consideration.
Time is the one thing of which American cap
tains are ordered to be economical. Whatever
else is in danger OF being lost, time must be
saved. We neither accept nor discard the sail
.Or's theory as respects this particular disaster,
for the facts on which to defend any theory are
not yet at hand. Until a searching investiga-
ton has been concluded it will be impossible to
determine whether it was with or without the
knowledge of her captain that the City Of Co.
lumbus was out of the course which all naviga-
tors of Vineyard Sound agree in declaring the
safe course. We do maintain, however, that
the sailor has stated belief and assigned
motive which are not, Oh the face of them, alb
surd. Docs any one suppose that day passes
in which upon some lake or river, or along the
coast, risks are not taken for the sole purpose
of saving time7 One ferIyboat will not give
way to another until the last moment before
an otherwise inevitable collision; the steamers
of Long Island Sound rush through gales and
fog to make their appointed connections with
the railroads. the champions of the Mississippi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-29
GENERAL NOTES.

The statement of the Etna Life Insurance
Company of Hartford for the last year which il printed
elsewhere, SHOWS gain Of l,225 IN membership and
gain ofsjO 36s in new business The assets OF the CON.
pany on January $40 os055J 80, and t1e surplus
81 747 728 5S by the Connecticut and Massachusetts,
Standards and So 1900 by the Ncw-York STANDARD
In the absence of one of the actors in the
burlesque of Prospero" lately performed a London
theatre the blind daughter OF Of the properykee
ers took the part OF A directing her action entirely
by sound. More than this, nc one performance she
played the role Of the heroine Handa and although Of
necessity often prompted and occasionally even spoken
FOR by another actress, she went through tue play
without causing the audience the least suspicion th aA1
was b lind.
The trade in frozen meat from the Australasi1n
colonies OF England has advanced within three years 70
a most important condition In 1850 only 400 careasse3
were imported, while in 1888 fewer than 1865
were landed in England. G2,733 from Australia and
1912 from New-Zealand. Twenty-One carsoes ar
rived in perfectly satisfactory condition, seven were
quite 50 good and three bad. Colonial mutton
is in greater demand than colonial beef.
In his biennial message to the Iowa LeglSla-
ture Governor sherman alluded TO the prevalence Of
rlero-pncunlona in various localities As the cattle
wealth OF Iowa is nearly S23 100000 such statement
naturally disquietnS and the Governors attention
was called facts directly controverting his opinion It
now appears from letter over his signature that the
reference ia the TO pleurO-pnenmonia did not
rer Co the contagious form OF the disease and that
there is reason to suppose that disease exists OF ever
las existed in tue state
A bill has been introduced in the Kentucky
Legislature for the establishment Of a crematOry IN
louisville. The company asking for charter prIys 20
be exempted from State municipal taxation and 70
possess exclusive privileges within Jefferson County.
The promoters desire for the present TO ooneeaSheir
names but The Courer0Hrndt IS assured that they are
men Of character who intend to conduct the business in
decent manner and especially IN way 10 commend ere
nation persons upon whom the expenses O funeral
a heavy burden.
The recent death of a worthy Shropshire
man weI hed APO pounds aud whose collin ten men
with difficulty carried the grave, recalls the memory
of william Lewis Welsh squire OF the last century who
died bile the act Of raising to his lips quart pot Ut
ale ais favorlte beverage of which he IL supposed to
have consumed during his life enough To hOat nlanOf
war and which no doubt contributed largely 10 his
enormous size. He weighed $50 pounds. and a crane
had for the special purpose u getting
his body his house To his grave But even squire
Lewis q small shadow In comparison with that OF
Daniel Lambert probably the latest Record who
weighed 739 pounds at the time Or his death
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-29

race down its tortuous and shallow channel !;
and everywhere profit or glory, or both. are
sought, and usually found, In beating rival or
conforming in the face Of all obstacles to an
exacting schedule.
But arc owners and captains exclusively to
blameY Does not the responsibility, when an
Ultimate analysis has been made, rest upon
public which virtually demands that danger
shall be ignored when it threatens delay The
restless impatience of American society Ia the
quality which all foreigners first observe II. this
country, and Of which we are ourselves more or
less aclltely conscious when we are reminded or
It. An English clergyman, not long after hrs
settlement over n New-Yorl church, was asked
which of the common sights of the city seemed
to him the strangcst. He replied: "'fhe
"strangest thing is to see gentlemen at quiet
uptown crossing run through the mud into
the middle of the street and so around the
@heads Of passing horses, when, by waiting UNI
til the vehicle had gone by, they might spare
their breath and their boots, and actually save
time a. weIl' Any one who will stand for
moment at Il Fifth Avenue corner can see that
sight every day Of his life. 1t is a familiar H.
Iustradon of the spirit which will not tolerate
a halt even long enough to reflect that motion
is not always progress. Americans have not
learned the truth, however trite the aph0rism
that haste makes waste-nOt always waste OF
time and money, but waste OF mind and body,
of enjoyment and serenity. Is it not IN re-
spouse to this spirit that ferrybOat5 contend so
obstinatey for the right of way, aud that on
river, lake and ocean impending dangers are
encountered at full speed May it not be true
that the navigatOrs of Vineyard Sound, IN re-
Spouse to the same spirit, are accustomed to
skim too closely the reefs off Gay Head
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-29
T1YPdVFPS ATTENTION.

The Aauetuct Commission has not yet reached
q decision on the question Of undertaking at
this time the erection of the proposed Quaker
Bridge Dam. 1t has decided to build the aque-
duct to the present site of the CrOton Dam, and
thus obviate the necessity for the enormous
structure at Quaker Bridge, at least for many
years.
But Commissioner Thompson, who is anxious
to identify himself with this project and to secure
a share in the contracts, if not their actual
control is urging the Commission to begin nc
once the erection of thi. dam, the size and cost
of which will exceed anything Of the kind ever
before known. We trust that before deciding on
this serious question the Aqueduct Commission
will weigh carefully the arguments Of Con
gresham o. b. Potter Mr.. f. s. Jaaray and
the many other leading citizens who have
spoken in opposition to it. 1t is not needed
now, and may naver be; and besides good
reasons have been presented to show that it will
be a dctliment rather than an advantage to the
city
independent of this dam the new aGueduct
and reservoirs will cost from 8l5 100000 20
800 600. 900, and the Bronx River conduit will
cost about $j,O0O,OO0 more. The Mayor is
urging an outlay of 81, 100000 or 32,O00,O00
for new municipal buildings; %S,0OO,00O IS
asked for the purchase of new parks; the Dock
Board is seeking authority TO eXpend $4,000
900 on the East River water front; and there
are various other calls for money which are
more important than that for the erection OF
gigantic dam ut Quaker Bridge. This should
by all means be postponed. Otherwise there
is a prospect that taxation will be increased to
such an extent rs to greatly retard the growth
of the city,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-29

steamer NJ Liverpool when no found the mszins
paper in the pocket of the coat he had been wearoa
all the time He had not noticed il there before he
cause be had been 80 deeply absorbbed IN the prob.
Ions, how to- turn hollow sphere inside ont with.
ont breaking the surface and how to separate
linKed rings without cutting thern-both of which
fcatJ he claimed would be possible il only mathe
mates dealt with four dimensions instead Of three
WAsBIyGT0S, Jan. 28.-secretary Lincoln, ac.
compaued by General Wright, General Psrk and
Colonel Craighill, Of the Engineer Corps of the
Army. left Washington this evening for Whining.
ton. n. C., to inspect the engineering work Oh tho
Cape Fear River.
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WHERE THE STARTLING sTO les COME FROM
L-.--l cla An.l...lIL. n = L-LLlL s,l-d.,I-e.

A few days ago correspondence OF some OF ny ny
city papers hilug from Lowell Mass Wa etugh ~ ~ ~
act OF sending teegraphic dispatches when were ueiy
baseess one OF these related To an rOp, hieht nva
North Chelmsford second TO triple uaSe ~ IN
ters hit the dust: third gave an account OF 49,
ing between physician and an And0yer mo-" rbs
expanaf0n -iven by Mr.. Addison the y0ahg h I'M
circulated these stories, thai he furnished paperS WIN
tygo rlsses OK news-OEc Of watch Is legitimate news
matters OF fact; the other fiction, which NJ prOeu'V
New York and Western people" Io says he Is wei pam
for h storie and does prop0setO stop nlshn lem
because the Massachusetts people have dsceTtleu -
they are untrue This party bur sample Of the scores
OF such INSCRIPTIONS Tascals who niest neary eSey
county ia the Unon. There Was time wneh Ihf ~
Tg,k Times seemed 10 b the victim OF a. su,h -,
lows NewJerscy. Its press dlspatches were 1919
within guushot OF the truth. But aside rom tnc ,'s
tonal disregard Of truth the part OF the
il Is also true thar many Of the dhes taAe ~ pans ,S
the true from the false In the dispatches 1 el.rs
receive They give the excuse OF this LSwriI LII, !,
h NEE x the wants OF their resIer. NOH, 'ua b,,
journalism IL ilegituate. III Is NOT H~'"''''9 Jun ~
erin AGAINST morality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-29
Amusemcnis DO Might.

AMERICAN MISUNDERSTANDING Rink.
BIsoU OPERA HOUSES" orpheus and Eurydico'
CasiNO-s-" The Beggar Student'
CMcKERgSG HAIL-S-Lecture-
DAYS THKATRE-2-" Seven rwepty- Eight
GRAND OPERA HOUSES" Edgewood Folks"
MADISON CLUB NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
MADISON SQUARE 9ARDES-Fanciers show;
MADISON SQUARE TaRAIRE-s-"The Raglan
NEW PARK T1IEATSE-S-"ThatM Man.. A., ,,,u..,
NETWORK COMEDY THEArRS-S-" fun on inc Dhe'o"
NIBIos GARD.N--S" Richard III
STAR THFATRE-S--" Wanted a Partner"
ITALIA THEATRES" Afrikarcise' ,-.,.~.y
THEATRE CoNQUE-2 and s." Cordellas AspuaL"Ass
IIxIox sotABE TYFATRG-S-"S Separation"
WIIIAck's THEATRE--s-"Dcception. -.
an AyRNTTE THEAIRE-S-"O One OF the Finest
5TH AVENUE THBATRE--S-" Confusion
lam STREET THEATRR-S--" Unser FTitz.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-29
New2lork daily Gribn>re
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
NETWORK. TUESDAY, JAN. %.
TIE NEWS THIS MOANING.

FOREIGN.-NunerOus disasters in England and in
the North Sea and Eastern Atlantic were caused by
the recent gale. - Herr La5ker was buried yes
terday in Berlin. == The labor crisis in Paris was
discussed in the French Assembly. @- Two men
We're attacked by mob in SPAN for selling Bibles
- Two bodies Of persons killed by an explosion
in a Welsh mine were recovered. == General
Gordon has ordered suspension ofoperationsabout
Khartoum. "A statue of Garfield has been
ordered at Berlin, for San Francisco.
CONGRESs.-In the Senate yesterday joint reso-
luton of the Ohio Legislature i'll favor of the
restoration of the tariff on wool was presented;
petition was presented from Theodore d. WOolsey
and others, praying for the passage of law to pro-
vide for the co lection of divorce statistics; Mr..
HoaT, from the Committee on the Judiciary,
reported an antI-polygamy bill = In the House
the death of Representative Mackey, of South
Carolina was announced and appropriate action
taken.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mackey, of South
Carolina, died yesterday = A Cleveland mans
invention, he says will revolutionize photography
- A cremation society has been organized in
Boston -- Governor Albeit sent a special mes
sage to the New-JcrSey Legislature about colored
mems burial rights -= A number of New-Eng-
land cotton mills are running on half time toreduce
production === The hull of the City Of Columbus
is so broken as not to be worth saving. - Epi-
lepsy and insanity set mp RowelPs defence.
- Governor Cleveland sent his first veto for this
winter
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-Contractor Brady and a
former emplOye of the Department of Public Works
testified yesterday the Thompson investiga-
ton. -. Before Mr.. R0Osevet's committee, Reg
lister Reilly gave testimony regarding his fees. ==
Joseph II. Choate begun his argument for General
di Cesnola. = The Willard stocks advanced
sharply. === Bishop Potter has assigned his full
powers to the Assistant Bishop. - The annual
meeting of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton was held. - A meeting was held in
Brooklyn in favor of the high license
bill. 60 The second Patriarch's ball took
place. =-= The suit against George Alfred Town
send for lbelling the editor of Truth, came to trial
- Elan II. Cory told the story of the con-
spiraey against the Legion of Honor in Jersey City.
80 Gold value of the legal tender silver dollar
(412l2 grains), $500 cents. - Stocks opened
higher aud made further advances; but they were
feyerish and fuetuating and closed steady at some
thing below the best figures.
h, The WEATHEB-TRBCNE local observati Ons in
dictate cloudy and warmer weather. with chances
of snow or rain followed by clearing weather.
Temperature yesterday Highest, 330; lowest,
%; average, 2S7s".
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-29
PROSPECTS OF REPUBLICAN sUCcTas.

JGres D. Warren, or ByGGio, Chairman Helr- FORK Pc.
publican Sgie CoBjBiHce.-Will the Republicans carry
NewYOrk This fall Yes. sri VIII they cauy the cogn-
ryl Yes street! Whom viii they do It with The Ian
that is nominated 1t Chicago
NOT ASKING CONGRESS FOR AN APPROPRIATION
General Z. =. SORs.-The Executive Committee Of the
Bartbodi stdtue only notified Wednesday last that
member Of Congress would solicit the OF $4,000
Or them 10 enable them 10 complete work The mem
Der never had any conference with Them nor I'D he think
it necessary to ascertain what steps they taking TO
obtain money and what likelihood there that they
would not be able TO raise the needed II has been
from the commencement OF their responsibilities the aim
Of the committee to raise the money in small
possible. and from wide possible Appeals
have been for this purpose all military posts all
posts 81 the Grand Army Of the Re- pnblc, to all nsttu
tons Of learning and to all large cities. IN the circulars
sent TO the Grand Army Of the Republic and to military
posts the request made that only 10 cents should by
any individual 81 by any officer The responses have
been In the majority OF instances hearty and prompt It
is the hope Of the committee that the proposed
grant Win be unanimously refused.
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erty IN the trusts they hold and that they can
not only carry away the records but refuse III
formation which 1t Is unpleasant for them 10
give. A sharp lesson to them will be OIL great
public service
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-29
THE SUPPRESSED ON OF PoLyGAMv

saaspe! d. COa,er, Of Utah, mining e'e,-The ques-
ton % poiygsToy VIII settle itself II LEI alone under
present laws. The ehdrcn OF former poygamous mar.
riages shoad be declared legitimate aud heavy penalty
put upon any further marriages. Of that kad Public
sentiment h the best regulator however.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-01-29
A nnrRrrIrL COMPLIMENT.

from Tie Hdshinq SoS Lsta' cfuftf Y's""'
There is not a really Democratic newspaper III
Ncw-Y0rk City Our correspondent while IN tahin IN
Will 10 well to real The Post xcusivey IL believes ia 90
Iuocr.Fy on general principles When be goes over 70
NewYOrk he Will find me Heyd, he Times me hfe"Hy
T0St and Harpei's Weekly advocating the same Ideas