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RACKWARD. AGAIN.

And now we have aU last a Secretary OF the
Interior-a man who is expected 10 10 tne
nractical work of the Department, whlie oecre'
tarv Lamar afilIs the position" with honor
The name of the assistant thus auspiciousy
selected is Edward B. Clarke, but tine other
information in regard to him is unpleasantly
,;mited THE Sun has discovered that he Is
q a Young LAWYER from Mississippi u; The Herald
has no light to give on the sublect' except tha'
he is member of the bar "ot very h'gh s'anu'
ing.r But as he has not been heard Oh ou'siue
of his own State, even by his own party TRENDS
and has never held public position, and appears
to he unknown even to most !Mississippians, 1t
saoms that his high standing is due to his
appointment, rather than his appointment 10 MS
high standing. What sort of Secretary he VIII
make is of course matter OF conjecture.
Rut this ia certain, that more hard and faith
sul work ia needed in the Interior Department
than in any other branch of the Government
service, and amore extensive and varied knowi-
edge of public affairs, and of the bearing OF
administrative ,acts upon pubic interest III
various parts of the country. The thing partlc-
ularly conspicuous in the appointment OF Mt.
lamar was that man was chosen for that
position who certainly did not have either the
knowledge or the experience or the habits OF
industry required. 1t was hoped that e.would
fortify himself by selecting assistants who were
strong where he was weak. And now he has
selected as his right-hand man and chief
assistant a man who necessarily knows less than
MFR. Lamar does himself of the public business
in its various branches, who has had no e1'
perience whatever in connection with such
business, and has no reputation for especial
ability or industry. This is @RefOrm "-Of the
Cleveland variety.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-13
,,JyOpyTy REPRESENTATION.

There is pending in the Michigan Legislature
q bill providing for the representation OF
mnorities in corporations. on the cumulative
plan. Every stockhOldcr is to have the right
TO vote. in person or by proxy. the number OF
shares of stock owned by him for as many
persons as there may be directors to be elected,
or to cumulate such votes upon such candl-
dates as he may please Under this provision,
with equal effort and skill on both sides. the
representation in the board will correspond as
closely as possible to the relative strength OF
different interests. The minority will then
have, rs they have not now, the right TO De
present at meetings of the directors, to examine
the books, to know what is being done In the
company, and to be heard in opposition to any
measure which they consider adverse to their
interests similar provision was put into the
Constitution of Illinois in 1870 and has worked
we'll ever since was Incorporated III the con-
stitutons of West Virginia in 1872, Pennsyl-
vania in 1873, and Missouri in 1873, and has
been of marked service in all those States.
This measure is opposed only on the ground
that it is desired by the minorities In certain
important corporations for their own defence.
But this does not seem to bc reason ior
rejecting, but rather q reason for adopting IT,.
Even in poltica. matters, the tendency OF
progress has been toward greater defence and
recognition of the rights of mnorltes, while
in a business corporation il is q wcll-understood
principle that each individual stakeholder has
rights of which he cannot be lawfully deprived
by the action of a majority. But tho defence
of those rights through the courts is at all times
difficult. costly and attended with delay. and
moreover the injury to the corporation result
ing from litigation and exposure of its opera
tions is often so serious that minoritics endure
great injustice rather than resort to such
remedy. In all parts of the country the abuse
of corporate power has become fruitful source
Of financial and industrial difficulties. 1t is
reasonable to believe that the adoption OF the
measure pending in Michigan, by preventing
such abuses, and giving minorities power to
protest against them in season, and ii need be
to defend their rights by timely legal proceed
ings would prove incidentally beneficial to
business interests and would promote the
welfare of the State.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-13

year, and exports not greater than those OF last
wear. there remained about 189,OOOOOO
bushels to find market abroad during the Six
months beginning with January 1. With two
months exports amounting to 25,OOO,OOO or
30. OOO, 900 bushels, the amount remaining 10
find a market abroad March would be about
16O, 900, 900 bushels. But the report OF the
Bureau on the one hand does not deduct for the
consumption from March to July 1, and on the
other hand it does not allow for wheat in the
visible supply" or held by Others than farmers
nor for the enormous quantity OF flour In the
country. With 169,OOO,OO0 bushels in the
hands of farmers March 1, and 43,4OO,OOO
bushels of wheat in the reported visible supply
February %, beside all that is in the hands OF
local dealers and in elevators along the rail-
roads, and all that is held by millers, and all
that is represented by the flour now in the
country, it is safe to say that the supply re-
naming for export seems likely to be quite as
large as was estimated in December.
The statement of the Bureau estimates that
fully 37l2 per cent of the last crop of corn re-
mains in farmers hands, or about 100000
bushels. The exports thus far have been
% 900, 900 bushels, against 81, 900, 900 bushels
for the same date last year. This ought to in
sure an abundant supply of cheap animal food
for the country during the coming year. But
unhapply the influence of the speculative
markets is such that it is by no means certain
that the supply of meat food will be COM
mensura.e with the supply of food for animals.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-13
RORRLRY IND RESULTS.

The French philosopher, when any trouble
occurred. asked, "Who is she 7" Nowadays,
when any difficulty arises between employers
and employed, between capital and labor, or
between corporations and the people, It Is safe
to look to some Legislature for the cause.
Accordingly, great strike having begun on
Western railroads, the cause Is sought and
found in stupid and communistic legislation by
the State of Texas. The object, of course. in
the minds of some wise legislators of that STATE
was to benefit the people," the trifing circum-
stance that those would be robbed who had
invested their money in enterprises for the
benefit of Texas seemed of no consequence.
Hence an act was passed cutting down railroad
charges, Notwithstanding the fact that most of
the railroads to which the act applied were Mt
that very time unable To pay any dividends to
capital, and many of them were unable to earn
interest on their bonds. Being compelled by
this legislation to cut down expenses to the
utmost, or else to go into bankruptcy at once,
certain railroads reduced wages and then the
men whose wages had been reduced took
possession of the property and stopped the
trains.
1t is n nice region in which to rnn railways,
where company has to deal on the one hand
with strikers who refuse to submit to reduce
ton of 10 per cent in wages, when the earnings
of the company have been reduced 80 per cent,
and on the other hand, with Legislature
which considers that when anybody has been
foolish enough to invest oney in the State he
ought to expect to havehis property cOnfiscated
by legislative acts. Many millions have been
spent in Texas already in making that vast
region somewhat less inaccessible and vaueless.
Most of this money appears to have been fool
ishy spent; spent in foolish belief that the
people of the State would behave decently
toward enterprises by which they were meal
cuiably benefited.
1t woulh not be strange if for twenty years to
come the amount of railway building in Texas
should be exceedingly small. IL the State
stands STILL if it's lands do notincrease in value.
il settlers prefer region where the facilities
for commerce are increasing more rapidly, after
a generation or So perhaps people may grow mp
in Texas who will realize that honesty is the
best pOicy.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-13
Netu9lork DAILY Iribnate
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY
NEW-YORK, FRIDAY, MARCH 13.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoRFIGN.-Inquires were made In the Engnsn
Parliament as to the intention of the Ministry re-
.noc,ing Afpbauistan - The French captured
q large number of cannon and small arms at ke-
1nnc New arrests of Anarchists were made
in Switzerland.
THE SENaTE-The grants OF lands 10 floiida
railroads were discussed in the Senate.
DoMEsrIc.-Governor Hill vetoed the bill TO IN
crease the membership of the Board OF Aqneduct
Commissioners. - The strike IN the West ~
likely TO be compromised. - The striking Penn
sylyania miners are weakening 60 Three regu-
larJy organized bodies of socialists are reported IN
the West - Troy iron manufacturers are re-
sumiDg operations.
CRY AND SUBURBAN.-The Broadway Railroad
Commission reported in favor of surface COM
pany. - The trial of James d. Fish continued
- General Grant had a bad day. = ne
Union League Clubs Committee on ADMISSIONS
censured. - The Purm Ball held. - fhh-
aral of Park Commissioner Olliffe. - Lectures
nv Professors Fiske and Bishop Lay. - God
value of the legal-tender silver dollar I4lZA9
orains,. 1920 cents. - Stocks were irregulariy
active and dull at declining figures and CLOSED
weak.
THE wEATHER.,-TRIBUNE local observations IN
dicate colder, followed by warmer partly cloudy
weather, and light snow or rain. Temperature yes
terday: highest. 49o; lowest. 16': average 3ziS''
New-York tribune., 1885-03-13
THE MUSURGIA.

At Chickering Hall last night the newest OF
our singing OF high aims, the Musurgia gave iu
second concert The club is only few months old Jet
last night attested forcbly than on It's nr
appearance claims to serious consideration among
the organizations devoted to musical culture The uiu
mate good OF institutions that practice music simply a
the edhcaton of themselves and restricted number
friends consider open to question: but there can DC n
doubt that they bring keen pleasure to the favored
few. This the Musurgia did last night The two scon
or more male voices composing the choir are wei oai
anccd and their singing gives evidence OF zea ans
study their part and skill on the Pa
OF the leader. Mr.. William II. Chapman.
Az is usual in concerts OF this character vare! ws
given to the programme by calling in the aid OF oui'
talent Miss Zce de Lussan sang air from tni tsins
Saifo and Elegy by Masseuet with violin oocsgn
aud NJ. Divide Musn played rarn's variations @ ~, NV nv
violin gavotte by Corelli. Prelude and fuxu9 ~
Bach and Paganini's Introduction, and Arpessivs, NJ.
NJ Musin's playing varies greaty In merit Win ,;h sa
moods and last night he played Ia his best STYLE InS
is thoroughly admirable The pieces sung by tne y
were Wake Lords and Ladies Gay, by Genleissss ssaa
"The Music of the Sea- aud sailors Song oy Mp'I nv
thai; "Great Is Pharaoh" by Schubert tarragoar n,
Iiszt); THE Lovers" by Koschat; "Eyenipg sony,
Iachner; Annie Laurie" by Dudley BUCK Az"
martial hymn by Gomez.
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THE URAMA-MUSIC.
MME. DE ROTCHKoFF AS CAMILLl

NINE. DE ROTCHkOff AS CAMlLLE.
A small audience, mainly composed OF actors
and journalists, assembled iu wallacks Theatre yester
day afternoon to see Mime. Nadia de Rotchkof II
the character of Camille 1t expected that the 90
cason would disclose actress Of unusual power or
least of talents with the boldness OF az
ambitious effort. This expectation was not funled
Nine. de Rotchkoa, however gave An Intelligent ane
moderately effective performance OF the afflicted
French heroine and she compimented by many out
bursts friendly applause and many gifts OF howera
The impersonaton TO be recorded bad failure,
and yet it not in any important sense, success
Mme dc RotehkoR seems to be eager, impetuous,
sensitive little creature suited to dramatic art by tenn
permanent, but not by talent. and impeed toward the
art OF acting by a desire which Is not sustained
by ability She seems also, to have had some little ex-
perence. although her invarable manner OF fatenng
the dramatic point the end OF considerable
speech accompanied i is by total lapse out OF tho
character was strongly indicative OF the novice.
Nine de Rotchkof is foreigner, but she speaks Eng
lsh inteigenty except at moments Of excitement when
she emits series OF meaningless sounds. Her vocal
powers this occasion were weak. nor did her per.
formance at any moment exhibit marked dramatic
lcaton Of the woman who at with herself Even
in the great In the fourth act there was not tho
SELF any past suffering 1t has been usual to suppose
that Canies miserable condition Is that OF innate
virtue, shpwrecked and cast adrft by the passionate
recklessness OF despair Something in the quality
of the has usnuay been relied on to redeem tho
y,
duct Nine de Rotchko presented her. the contrary,
without touch of even the glamour OF highly strung
physical organization. Furthermore the hectic element
OF physical disease. which is part OF the Cdme per-
sonslity. was absent from the psrfornanceEtne only
cough this occasion being the one found IN the pro-
gramme. r..
cannot play IL with great power ana feellng-lor lhe
play repulsve u the last degree and nothing snort S
be pleasing actress, were she more fuy experienced;
in lighter line of business Mr.. j. Hsriie ,sd emerged
for certain quiet intensity Of demcanor which Is his
chief pecuiarity. His performance Is OF the robust
order and his idea of excellence In dramac
art he the alteration OF violent vocal outburss
with physical collapse Mr.. Hardie fell frequently upon
the furniture. His demeanor In the gambling scene.
however, and his ievulsion at Cdntue's deceptive
ayowal OF love for his rival. were manly and fraigbt
with genuine feeling. No serious result ensues upon
representations of this kind they are tax upon friend.
ship and a vexaton to all who are compelled TO thnk OF
them Mrs Eldridge cast gleam OF sunshine over the
proceedings by her oyal performance OF the heartesa
old sinner, Mae. Prudence
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1RHNU1kT GRAIN.

The report of consumption and stock on hand
issued by the Bureau of Agriculture confirms
in a striking manner the estimates prepared
some months ago and published in this journal.
The Bureau reports that the wheat remaining
in farmers hands is about 169 900, 900 bushels,
or third of the entire crop, aud 50,O00.0OO
more than the stock held In March. 1884. At
the close of December it was estimated that, on
the basis Of the average consumption for the
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whose. name Is Hendrion Cleveland a-isaa AasssAt

whose name ID Hendricks Cleveland -fsAA AatsaI(
Cexss) Ttmea
When earth nom winters 10y grasp escapes
And geese their flight 70 northern regions wing
IT'S then the editorial basket gapee
TO ostch the poets Ode TO gentle spring.
-lBoston Courioe.
nth Professor Proctor lecturng on astronomy. an1
Professor Boynton locturtng on geology, heaven aul
earth II being moved to get Southern people out Il
Lectures -(NeW-Orieans Ptcayune
Il must be dreadfully irritating to Mr Hendrcks h
see thathe war China 10 getting space In tn
newspapers than he.
the chin swhy am like the r. You are not lifS
the moon John Henry, in any particular" Why, hoV
do YOU mako that out, my dear r. Because the mooS
has been full but twice this month" He says that sS
the right answer.-[Newman Independents
New-York tribune., 1885-03-13
THE IDEAL OPERA COMPANY.

An English version of the capital opereua'
lies Mousquetaires au Convent for whicn "'
varnes furnished tho musical pieces. was perorm's
last nigbt nc the Fifth Avenue Theatre by the Boston
Ideal Opera Company. The operstta is comparative.
An unfamiliar work. Mr.. Grau's French eo'nei'sn'
performed 1t three years ago. but for an
able reason unless IL bo that tho name OF tho conp'
is not sufficiently familiar TO give currency to MS o"
positions 1t has waited long while for an II ss.
drcss II any OF our managers who devote their enes
10 operettas heard "1he Musketccs" last nisn' ~
must have wondered at their lack Of penetration. M
comedy is full of drollery tho situations are str'se
the action Is quick ncisive and provocative OF
and the music Is almost uninerruptcdly Dngn. gn.,ncJ
pleasing In the adaptation the book has been lfs sr
Of portions which nave too much pauancy nut ths
healthy hunor Ia left with almost It's iu ~ -
Tho Ideal Company entered INTO % actsr nS what vAs
the cause OF tho soemrty which gervnaca sno ps "a
miraOiy seconded BY Mr.. W. r. Masdcnadl Inv. wsoS e
clevcr comedian and Miss Geraldine Ulmss, 49,
Marie Stone and Miss Lizsie Burton ""
New-York tribune., 1885-03-13

News from Egypt continues dull and very
little is said now of the necessity OF Engiands
going into the Soudan to avenge Gordons
death ana recapture Khartoum. Indeed, ltlooks
as if the Nile campaign might presently be en-
t;rely abandoned if its only object is to restore
British prestige in the Mahometan world II
there should be war with Russia, England
would certainly gain or lose enough prestige to
settle her case with the Mahometans. And II
war should not come, possibly her firm attitude
in the present crisis may answer the purpose.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-13

The number of persons who are falling heir
n fortunes in foreign lands is legion just now
This is a much easier way to get fortune than
to work for it, but it is not so sure.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-13

An occasion of deep interest and of moro than
common significance will occur presently at Cam
bridge Mass Henry Irving has been invited TO
sneak at Harvard University, on the general Sub
ect OF the stage and dramatic art, and he has ac-
ccpted the invitation. MI lrving's address will be
delivered in the Saunders Theatre, on tho morning
of Monday March 80. The actors art could not
have a more authoritative voice to speak its mis-
sion aud advocate its cause. The audience VIII be
worthy of tho speak for it will represent of
the foremost institutions of learning and of the
most refined and cultivated communities of this
country. Harvard University listening to a great
and famous actor descantipg on All art that once
was forbidden under the laws of Massachusetts,,
but which he and men like him have made power
ful and iustrlous, will present an impressive spec
tacle.
The story that John Kelly is after the Collector
shin of New-York is probably false. If Mr..
Cleveland is little disturbed with begging by the
rest of his party rs he will be by John Kelly. his
pa,h will be much loss thorny than present prospects
indicate.
Fine stories being told of the reduction in
executive clerks since Mr.. Cleveland took his coat
of, and got to work. Following this comes the hint
of The Uorlds correspondent that Colonel Dan
Lamont does not receive enough salary, and that it
should DO raised from $3.50 to $4,000 or $1,000
wear. This would seem to imply that tho Demo-
cratic idea of reduction is to take from Peter to pay
Paul.
Central America constitutes very little puddle.
but its waters contain n number of aspiring frogs
President Barross notion that he Is the biggest is
III some danger Of being exploded.
A hopeful sign OF Improvement in the Board Of
Aldermen is afforded by the action of its Law Com
nit tee in deciding to report an ordinance for the
suppression of the theatre-ticket speoulator. How
IL came about that committee of Aldermen re-
solved to do 10 just and sensible thing will
probably forever remain mystery. That portion
Of tho proposed ordinance which looks most prac-
ticable makes 1t misdemoanor to charge morofor
ticket than the regular bor-ofice price, aud every
offence Is to be punished by dne Of 500. To take
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amusements Co. Might.

AuxRycAr INsrITUTE-Roler sIatihS
E,JoU OPERA HOUSE." Adonie
S,sSySo-"The Pirates of Penzance."
COnRDY THEArRE-"I Ixion o~,
DAYS THEATRE-" Night on .
Gexrp OPERA HOUSE," Fedora" so.,...rvs
MADISON SQUARE THEArReI"The Pryase st seirSI fxtvS
NM D,s a ARpHN--"The Shadows OF Srest Visy'
srANpARD DTHEATRE-"Gasparone
erxp rHEATRE-" Twelfth Night" -, ,uu,.
TTv,os soUARr THEATRE-"A Prisoner for L,ie.
SExIIA THEATRE--" Die Tochter des Fabricius'
WAILACK's THEATRE" Impulse oov
BTH AVENUE THEATRE" Girohe-Girona.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-13

II is matter for anything but congratu,a!lon
that the measure directing the sher,9 ol ninso
County to make an accounting OF Ills iooT,p's
was 30 pearly defeated. 1t Is an eAcenons O:%
bill and there is no reason why any oh0in
sbould not be willing to comply with lts re-
nu,rements unless he is trying to do sometnins
dishonest. 1t was mistake on the part Oh 'h0
Republicaps to oppose the measure, as tney
seemed to see after they had done so, for ia'er
thew oave il another chance of life. we trus'
that by next Wednesday the majority Will DC
nersuaded that it should become law.
IT, ia pretty evident that sooner OF later
broadway is to be given up to surface rail-
way. and Judging from the decision OF the
Supreme Court Commissioners, it Is TO DC
sooner than most well-informed people had
expected. On the whole, this report which
practically recommends that the highway shall
be made over to the Broadway Surface Com-
panv. contains some extraordinary views. 1t
saws that the annual rental of $4O,OOO winch
the company will pay in addition to certain
small percentages of its receipts Is q sur
ficient remuneration for the franchise. Ihat is
not the opinion of most impartial men VINO
have looked into the matter. Ihey thinA 'na'
the Common Council in agreeing to that maoo
an uncommonly bad bargain for the CITY, o'her
companies would have given million dowh
for the franchise. as well as certain percentages
of the receipts Moreover, it is nowhere pro,
vided in the report that the company shall Dind
itself distinctly and unqualiaedly to operate
the road in compliance with proper conditions
founded upon the laws and ordinances OF the
city. So far Mr.. Sharp has the best OF the
city.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-13

The Assembly Committee on Ways and
Means have acted in harmony with the best
public sentiment in the State in reporting Ia
yorably the bill appropriating 81, ,4OO,Ooo to
pay for the land about Niagara Falls. IL Is
disgrace to the people of New-York that this
wonderful and beautiful spectacle should re-
main IN private hands SO that it cannot be en-
loved by any one except after paying lee.
TO redeem it the tax upon each property-own-
er would be so slight that no one could object
to it when the good to be accomplished is taken
into consideration.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-13

Jail deliveries down South are becoming tedious
in their frequency. Three have already occurred
this week No recoveries have been announced, for
the conyicts are supposed to have gone direct to
Washington, where. OF course, there is no hope OF
their identification.
New-York tribune., 1885-03-13

1t is evident that conspiracy exists to ma Ike
smokers uncomfortable. The newspapers are being
crowded with mortuary stories in which cancer in
the mouth caused by smoking is the conspicuous
feature. These tales lend a mouldy flavor to the
best Havana