New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-04-06
BOSTON,.
RIOTS AND MTLITIA-TTIE OLD SOUTH
CHURCH-POLTTICAL AND PERSONAL

RIOTS AND MILITIA-THE OLD SOUTH
CHURCH-POLTICAL AND PERSONAL.
IRON OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT OF THE TRIBUSEI
BosToN, April 5.--In the discussion of the
matter Of handling riots since the ut Cncin-
natl It has out that the militia officers OF this State
ana especially of Boston have made the most elaborate
and minute study OF the position I'm this city, taking into
their calculations all the elements OF topography, situa
ton Of points OF strength and points of danger. location
the gun stores and strategic lines Of defence and Of ap
proach TO commanding positions A riot would be
quickly held under command if II should break out and
develop itself IN any way that can be at present con-
ceived Of But II Is the unexpected that always hap
pens, and military skill can contend with the
newly invented explosives that the plotcrs against
society now make use Of there still clements of I'M
certainty
A little breeze has been created by the opinion
pressed by Colonel Edmands. commanding that crack
corps Of the militia the Cadets TO the effect thar the
school drill which all the boys in the public schools
over thirteen are organized and trained in marching and
the manu- =. does harm than good. Colonel Ed
mauds holds that the drill is hot practical, but Is just
tresomc enough scken the boys OF soldering that
they cannot afterTard be induced to enlist In the militia
of protest has arisen against this herctcal ana
surprising view. But General Wales, the superior officer
OF the militia In this part OF the State heartily agrees
with Colonel EdmandS aud an agitation has been begun
which may possibly terminate in the abandonment of tho
popular schOolboy soldering. One thing is admitted
that it is very hard for to create the interest
In the militia that Is seen In York
Another topic that has made a deeper stir in Boston
this week is the new departure taken by the Old South
pulpit in receiving young Mr. Gordon Its minister
After long and deeply moved session OF the council of
orthodox Congregational ministers he enters that
able pulpit declaring that lie rejects utterly the ounda
tombstone OF Calynsm the yicariOus atonement Christ
to, vot litght
cnor and emancipator of mans mind in religious faith
The young divine processes himself still student aud
his questOners that he does not know enough
about the world state precisely what goes on
there he is convinced ny his that punishment
cannot he everlasting unless sin is everlasting. He
finally received the of 10 TO Is against him. and the
Rev Dr. Webb refused to administer the oath to him. 1t
Is freely stated that had the council rejected him he
you'd been put into the pulpit all the same the up
holders OF the new departure in AndOver theology
having reached the determination to take their stand
here and now. The Roy. Dr. George f. Ellis the emf
ncnt Unitarian historian pointed ont in his speech the
installation supper which had been much delayed by tho
tough struggle in the council that this Old South Church,
like every other Of which he had ever heard began I'm
quarrel He also recalled the times when the gcntle
men only ruled in the business of the churches This
had particular pOntcdcSs from the circumstance that
the new minister was few years ago poor mechanic
frcndess young Scotch mni grant at work In South
Boston safe factory
The reform Mayor continues to show his independence
I'm his appointments ana redistribution or Onlcals HIS
course with regard 10 the Fire Commission f. looked
for with interest it will depend the checking or
tendency that has been developed to turn ii in for the
benefit OF Democratic city politicians the promotions I'm
having. il is claimed been too largely
OF late 10y them.
The Society for the Suppression of Vice brings evidence
show that the police authorities too compaisant
with criminals The Associated Charities are protesting
against the repeated sentencing of drunkards and ag
tatmg for a rcioTmatOTy for them An organized move
ent headed by wealthy citizens has been started To
vide better dwellings for the poor for fair rents and
formatory young criminals sentenced 10 prison IS
being urged upon the attention of the Legislature
Modicska brilliant season was sgnallzedby extraOr
binary suit for injunction against Nadlezda." the
sensational play written for her by Mr.. Barrymore, OF
her company Mrs Barrymore claims 10 be the owner.
the piece having been given her by Mr.. Barrymore to
satisfy certain claims against him. What these claims
can be- Mr.. Barrymore has fortune or his which
ho takes good caro- Of is hard to understand.
Mr. Hensche the retiring conductor Of the Boston
symphony Orchestra f. TO have farewell dinner before
his departure sort OF pcaoe-Orering from the pro
fcssOn apparently. for his too easy but Overwh clming
succcss here has made much rt-burning.