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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-10
THE. POSSESSION or HERAE

Should the Russians consent to withdraw
from Akrobat provided the Afghans retire
from Pcnjdch, little change in the situation on
the Afghan frontier will result. The presence
of Russian troops in force at Sarakhs or Pail
lkhatum is only less menaclng 10 the English
power in India than their open advance upon
IIerat: for they will still be virtually within
striking distance Of the latter, aud since the
experience Of twenty years in Central Asia
proves that Russia pays no attention to diplo-
matte assurances and treaty stipulations when
onuortunites arise to fulfil what she considers
her manifest destiny. it must always he believed
that she will take possession of the key of
India if the occasion offers. The latest
delimitation map made by the Russian staff
advances the frontier line within thirty miles
Of UeTat. This, therefore, would invade the
celebrated Plain Of IIerat, which for ages has
been regarded as belonging to the jurisdiction
of the city, and it would also bring the Russian
territory into dangerous proximity. The
arrangement of the frontier line upon that plan
would almost compel an English occupation of
Uerat. and certainly would render neglect TO
garrison it with British troops an inexplicable
hinder. But the same necessity may be held
tn exist wherever the Afghan boundary is
drawn, for there is but question of a few
miles either way involved, and the neighbor-
hood of Russian troops would have the same
general significance in either case.
There is the more reason for British occupa-
ton of Herat because the lleratese are really
not Afghans, but a people of Persian strain,
and not hitherto particularly well affected
toward Cabul and its ruler. An Afghan
garrison might perhaps hold the place foi
time. but it is evident that if real security il 10
be had the garrison must be British. Another
point of consequence is the sort of suzeranty
long exercised by Herat over a great number
of nomad tribes like the Salar Turkomans.
These could be gathered in scores of Thousands
for the defence of the place and the adjacent
masses by whatever Power held tho city.
Russia knows the convenience of pretext for
hostilites against the Salars. Punitory expe-
ditions against such wandering tribes can be
pushed far beyond the frontier and may at any
time lead to openings for more solid conquest.
With only Afghan posts over against him, a
commander like K0maroff would be tempted
to ignore the work of the st. Petersburg iiplo-
matsts, but if Herat had an English garrison the
case would be altered, and the frontier be
respected.
Recent events ought to convince the British
Government that the only way 10 insure the
fulflmcnt of the pledge given to protect the
Ameer's territory is to occupy its main strategic
points; and az Herat once in Russian hands,
would beyond doubt DO transformed into a
Sebastopol. while In conjunction with q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-10
PERSONAL.

Under the terms OF the liberal grant Of money made by
the German Government for the prosecution OF his in
vestigations OF the cholera and related subjects,
DR. Koch 10 admit thereto small classes OF the medical
OF GERMANY Through the efforts OF Minister
Kason and the courtesy OF Prince Bismarck Dr. George
". Lewis of Buffalo, n. Y. has also been admitted TO
these interesting end important studies
Dir. Henry Willard recently attended the dedication OF
the DinkOnssen House founded by him at speyer Ger
nifty patients and hundred Sisters OF Charity.
Professor Alexander sgassiz Is In the Hawaiian
ISLANDS, studying the formation OF the islands and out
lying reefs with view OF ascertaning appro xilnatey
aud obtaining concerning the introduction
to the archipelago OF vegetable, animal and human fe
Mr.. Booth and his daughter will spend most OF the
coming summer at their Newport cottage.
The late Jules Wales. the Paris Communistic Jour-
Dalist at the beginning OF his last engagement wrote
have accepted the ODER OF a window TO talk to the
bourgeois rom. pending the arrival OF the time when
shall be- able lire upon them from IT." Exactly twelve
hs afierward tile bourgeois stood at their widows
to see his coffin borne by.
has been placed in Calvary Presbyterian Church. Phila
dephia II consists Of nine panels. and is pronounced
OF the finest pieces OF artistic stained glass In the
United Tue chief picture is Raphaers St. Paul
preaching on Mars Hill" In the lower panels Is the
inscription: Albert Barnes born December l. l7oS.
Died December ~, 1876"
Miss Elizabeth Stuart Phelps still suffers from in
sounil
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-10
THE VAR FOE PLACE.

The tactics of tho Presidential campaign are
continued by those who prevailed III that con-
test, in the hops, that the voters may still be
blinded and deceived. Regardless OF facts
which become known to every intelligent
reader. the especial defenders of the new Admin
istration have maintained that there is and can
he - no open fight by the spoils-huntersn upon
the Administration or its policy. Yet he who
reads any daily journal of either party must
have discovered that an exceedingly bitter war
fare has begun already, and is going on without
any prospect of abatement.
The clamor for Office is as fierce and loud IA it
ever has been at any previous time, and sub
stantia,ly the entire Democratic party il to-day
engaged in demanding from Mr.. Cleveland the
appointment of persons who can be PUT INTO
office only by most unblushing disregard on
the principles which Mr.. Cleveland has pro-
fessed. He has publicly declared that the
principles of civil service reform must be faith
fully observed and carried out and yet he is
asked. by nearly the whole of his party, to
turn out Republican officials whose personal
merits and proved fidelity entitle them TO
retention if civil service reform is anything but
farce.
1t is not necessary here to specify the names
of such officials. There are scores of them
whose instant removal from Office is demanded
by Democratic Senators and Representatives
with scarcely an exception, TO make room for
fayorites of their own. Not a few of the
fayorites SO zea!ousy urged are men in the last
degree untitled for the duties to which Mr..
Cleveland is asked to assign them, and some of
them are conspcuously unworthy in character,
havips really no other recommendation than
their partisan activity. Nevertheless the
recommendations for one or another OF these
men, and as n consequence for the bcheadinR
of one or another of the many faithful and
worthy officials whose places are sought are
signed and supported by substantially all the
Representatives and Senators OF the Democratic
party in Congress and by nearly all its active
workers throughout the country. In effect,
pretty much the whole party formally demands
of Mr.. Cleveland that he shall put aside his
professions, disregard all his pledges, and
treat with contempt the assurances given by
him and by his party in order to secure an
election.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-10

entered upon. and when the military prepare,
tions making in England on a large scale couid
be directed against Russia. Enforced inac.'on
in the Nile valley until autumn left the Clad
stone Government &C leisure to dispute the ao-
vance toward Herat and to give the Ameer as
surances of resolute and immediate support.
The wary Russians were themselves taken by
surprise and forced to choose between peace anu
war, when they had confidently expected 10
profit by England's msfortunes and necessities
That the advance toward India will be uiti'
mately resumed there is no reason TO douo';
But it is reasonably certain that the opwaru
movement has been temporarily arrested ine
determined attitude of the British Government
has decided the fate of Herat for at least
decade. The Ministry have acted promptly anu
wisely and done much to restore their impaired
reputation for sagacity in foreign affairs: DIS
credited as they were by the petty mvo'i'y w
tanned against the vote of censure, they nave
greedly caught at the chance OF retrieving 'i'c''
fnrtupps
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-10
TRIBES VNIOyISH TESTED.

The peculiar influence of trades unions oil acer-
tain sort was curuusly illustrated IN the demand
made in the typographical Union that those printers
who have rernar and stealy work should refrain
from working one day out Of the six in order to gvea
better chance TO tine less Industrious and steady men
who have not been able TO secure such POSITIONS
Tbi, brought before the Union directly the question
which i. more or less involved in nearly all ITS I'M
dertakings viz whether the earnings OF the better
class OF men should be restricted or cnt down IN
order 10 give more opportunity to those VINO arc
les, tealy "A ;hrir habits less competent. or more
disposed 10 change. In the Typographical Union IL
IA noticed that tire better class of workers for once
had a majority. and the proposal to cut down the'r
work for the benefit OF Others who are less faithful
or capable was defeated. But there was n great
deal of excitement about the matter for tho tlme
and tho fact that considerable number oi the
members OF the Union thought it proper to use the
examination for such purpose, and indeed CON
ceiyed that the organization really had no other or
higher object than To work If possible to those
II Is members who could not secure II otherw'pc,
will he to many n revelation OF the character and
tendency OF such an association.
IL when worklngmen combine together 1t Is Tor
the purpose of securing something which tho INDUS
triou- zosious and faithful worker can get without
any organization, and which the other class Of
workers cannot get through organization except
nj the expense Of part of their associates the good
work ingmen may we'll wonder where the hclp to
them comes IN. Sometimes the demand is in one
form aud sometimes in another. but the spirit and
meaning il too often to deprive good workers OF
their Independence and their reliance upon merit
for success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-10
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THE STATE CENSUS.

Secretary of State Carr has appointed MIR. >.
n. ID. North, of The Utica Herald, superintend-
ent of the census that is to be taken TINS year.
The selection will generally be recognized as al
admirable one. Mr.. North has already demon
strated his fitness for such position by good
and faithful service on the last National census
work. He prepared the division relating 10 the
newspapers of the United States, and by COM
mon consent performed the task IN thoroughly
intelligent and satisfactory manner. under HIS
supervision the State census OF looo can
scarcely fail to meet the highest requirements.
We observe in some quarters disposition I'd
find fault with the Secretary OF State Tor naming
a superintendent of census thus early in the
year. But such criticism is based upon mlsap-
prehension of his official duty in the premises.
The Constitution provides that a census shall be
taken in 1885, and at the end OF every ten
wears thereafter" A law passed in 1919 pro-
yides that the Secretary of State shall appoint
the necessary enumerators and send OUT the
necessary blanks to County Clerks by the ISL
of May in each census year. IL is further pro-
vided IN the same law that the work OF enumer-
ating shall begin on the LIST OF June. IL Is EVIL
dent therefore that Secretary Carr has not
named a Superintendent Of census too early ana
would not be justified under the Constitution
and the law in waiting to see whether the Legs
lature will pass and the Governor sign census
appropriation. 1t is well known that Mr.. Carr
and Governor Hill do not see eye to eye. when
it comes to the census. But it is idle to argue
from that circumstance that the former in nam
ing superintendent evinces a desire to place
himself in conflict with the former. The Secre-
tary is merely obeying the mandates of the law.
His selection of a superintendent has no other
signincnnce thnn that.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-10
uR GI1DSTOYE7s OPPORTUNITY.

The Gladstone Ministry could not afford to
take the risks of another debate on their foreign
policy. I'm the Afghan crisis they have acted
with courage and determination, and are
heartily supported by public opinion They
have sent to st. Petersburg a demand at once
unequivocal and emphatic for the immediate
withdrawal of the Russian troops from Akrobat.
The London press regards it in the light OF an
ultimatum and assumes that its rejection will
be followed by war. Ministers have been so
outspoken in their Parliamentary explanations
that it will be impracticable for them to negoti-
ate on any other basis than the retreat of the
column that has been stealthily approaching
Herat. That this will be the outcome of the
present crisis there is every reason TO believe
The hostile sentries are so near that conflict
may be precipitated by indiscretion or want of
discipline on eitker side but accidents being
left out of account, Russian craftsmanship will
undoubtedly decide in favor of peace The ad-
vance will be suspended; negotiations respect
ing definite frontier will be resumed and a
more convenient season will be awaited for the
onward movement in the direction of India.
Russian intrigue miscalculated the Soudan
crisis. The concentration of large army at
Suakim and an immediate march across the
desert to the Nile were regarded as inevitable.
England's sorry plight tempted the Northern
Power to strike another blow in Central Asia
and to secure commanding position on the
borders of Persia and Atghanistan. So con-
fident were the Cars advisers that the Glad
stone Ministry were both unable and unwilling
to offer resistance to the invaders that ordinary
caution WAS dispensed with. No attempt was
made to repress the ambitious projects of a
headstrong commander, and intrigues with the
tribes on the border land were pressed with ILL
considered haste. The occasion was seized be-
fore the arduous .Soudan campaign had been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-10

Russianzed Persia and the Caspian line OF
communication it would afford an almost I'M
pregnable base for aggression upon lna'a'
failure to guard this most vulnerable ana I'm
portant point would be nothing less than
faulty. The only question is whether there Is
yet time to save the situation. AT present
England is perhaps most favorably situated
having 10000 men in the Quettah district VINO
can be hurried forward in all probability
more swiftly than the Russians can bring any
thing like that number to the Afghan frontier.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-10

. FoRrIGN-The British flag IN an Enghsh town
IN South Africa hauled down by Germans -
French losses at Thuyenquan. - General Bnl-
lars forces arrived at Kort in poor condition. -
Contracts for carrying transatlantic mail renewed
in England. 60 lion-tamer attacked III
lions cage in Paris.
sEyATr.-Mr. Van Wyck attacked Mr.. Teller, the
late Secretary of the Interior, who replied Win
vigor
DoMEsTIc.-Two men were killed and one hurt
nv the explosion of powder mills near Newburg.
= The opponents of woman suffrage in Massa-
chusetts met at the State House in Boston. - A
voupy woman was married to a highway robber IN
ial at Troy - Twelve thousand GOLFERS quit
work in Western Pennsylvania - An internal
machine was found in freight office in Cleveland,
Ohio. - Governor Marmaduke, of Missouri &C.
cuses Colonel Ranwater of having accepted
br,be. - The Departments at Washington were
besicged by office-seekers.
Cry AND SUBURBAN.-Genera1 Grant had an
other sleepless night. - Brooklyn womans
elonemen, with plumber - The reorganiza-
tion hill adopted with some changes by the Bridge
Trustees. - The steamship Alamo believed 10
he lost. - Bellevue Medical College graduated
1a4 doctors. - Meeting of the Language Ciuo.
- Testimony by Mrs. Hoyt - DR.. Bur
chard retired by the Presbytery. - Oradnatme
EXERCISES of the New-York College of Dentistry.
- Gold valne of the lega-teDder SILVER doiiar
A12lo Qrains, 80 20 cents. - Stocks dull, with
some sharp and irregular fluctuations. aud closed
feverish.
Tur WEATHER-TRIBUNE local observations IN
dictate slightly warmer, partly cloudy weather,
growing cooler and fair. Temperature yesterday
Highest, $50; lowest. 13o: average 24i2'.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-10

the Cabinet is that it was completed on feoruaH
81, whom Mr. whitney was in Albany, ana accepteo
the Navy portfolio. IL was announced Is comP'e'o
in The TRIBUNE of February %. and did not appear
in The World until March 1. So that IN the matter
of the publication of facts az well a. guesses Inc
Uorh was again behind. p. S.-The Democrats
will continue to find the latest, fullest and fairese
news about their administration in The Tribune.
They will find with 1t a body of sound doctrine that
will be immensely good for them-if they know
how to use it,
If the sands upon the seashore are exceeded In
number by any other aggregation. it is by the num-
Der of " Ex's' that have turned up in washington
during the last week From excOnstables 70 ex-
Senators, they all there with their tongues ont'
Ii would appear thar mans best recommendation
for Federal appointment is the fact that his own
people have tried him and found him wanting.
An uncrring indication of seventh-day malaria is
the weekly con- lecture by dcmorazed Washing
ton correspondent that Mr.. Cleveland has something
nice IN reserve for Carl Schurz and that the only
question is whether the travelling statesman will
deign to accept it.
Those papers which speak of Secretary Manning
as good man are disinclined to record his weight
On mugwump's conscience he weighs several
tons.
The hungry and thirsty party has only one idea
about Civil Service reform. This is to turn every
Republican office-holder out and to put Democrats
in power in order to introduce business methods IN
public administration. In the elegant metaphor OF
Tie UOrid Civil Service Reform demands that the
chiefs of departments shall scrape of the barnacles
aud get rid of every single of these worthless,
Treasury sucking Republican crustacea."
The Central Labor Union has resolved to boycott
the beer of hostile brewer. This is well enough so
far as it goes, but the Union ought to resolve to
boycott beer altogether That 10 the truly coinpre-
hensye and practical policy for them to adopt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-10
ably have been expected to check their frlgnt
before it carried them into panic.

Mr.. Shaw Lefevre, the new British P0stmas-
ter-General, thus far seems to be as helpless III
the hands of his subordinates, the steamship
ring and the Treasury as his predecessor, mr.
Fawcett, was. He has Just announced In ral
lament that his efforts to get the mails sent 10
America by the fastest ships have failed. nn.
a honeful feature of the situation is his request
that n committee of the House OF commons
shon investigate the matter. The Post once
subordinates will hardly be able to dlsregaru
the recommendations of Parliamentary W"
mittee 80 easily as they can baik the WISHES u
the head Of their department.
Most Of the questions relating to the future
control of the Bridge and. the construction OF
the approaches to it on both sides OF the river
were settled Yesterday at meeting OF tne
trustees, for the bill which they approve VIII
probably be passed by the Legislature WIN h'-
tie change. On the whole 1t is SATISFACTORY
especially in regard to the control or the struc-
ture. The extension on the Brooklyn s1de' IN
our opinion. would have best been made by
way of Adams-st.; but if the Brooklyn people
prefer to surrender Westinghouse. that Is tueir
privilege. Now, let the measure be prompuy
nassed and the work on the approaches Degih.
-
II is close race for nOtOriety between the
coachman and the plumber of the period. Inc
latter has long been famous for exOrDltant
charges and for the carelessness with hghted
candles by which numerous buildings nave
been DESTROYED. The coachman, however, has
led him as the hero of Opponents; but now we
have story of Brooklyn plumber who ran
awav with a married woman in whose houses
he was employed in repairing the water pipes.
His bill is the largest thus far rendered. MOI
content with the ordinary remuneration Tor
such services as he furnished, he has carried OF.
the owner of the premises, leaving her husband
and two little children discOnsolate.
Persons anxious for proof that bad results
have followed the Democratic habit OF HING
non-partisan boards with partisan Democrats
should read The TRIBUNE'S Trenton dispatch
this morning. Therein is described the
wretched management OF Governor Abbetts
net institution-the Reform School at James
burg. the managers of which are appointed
by him. The boys are not taught useful trades
as the law requires and the members of the
Assembly who have visited the institution re-
port that its inmates are badly fed and not
properly disciplined. The bill to take the
mower of appointing the board of management
from the Governor and place 1t iii the JOINT
session of the Houses of the Legislature con-
tains promise that this reform school will soon
be reformed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-10

An interesting case of heredity is reported
from Pittsburg. A man named Graves. whose
father not only did not pay his debts, but
stole money and committed murder, has just
returned to his old home to pay off his fathers
creditors. Considerable difficulty was met with
in finding them; but the son persisted and
finally was able to remove the financial blots
from his fathers memory. Anth ropOlogists
might find it worth their while to inquire If
there was not some particularly worthy ancestor
in the Graves family whose honesty has cropped
out ia the present generation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-03-10

1uxR,cAN INsnTUTE-Roler ssauns'
61x0U OPERA HOUSE," Adonis
ksSSSo-.The Pirates OF PenEanoe-
0oSEpy THEATRE" 1x1op
6xlYs THE ATRE-" Night on. ,,,rp.ra
EpFN MUsEB-WaxworksIh Hungarian "'P'' D
61Ssp OPERA HOUSE." Fedora s..o,.rs
EIpysoS SQUARE THEATRE-"The Prve'e secre,ars'
SIEIo,e a ARpEN-" The Shadows OF Great City'
&rAH THEATRE" Eugene Aram
STANpARD THEATRE-"Gasparone
9pAIIl THEATRE" Urel Aosta ,,..,
OUON SQUARE THEATRE-"A PRISONER ior HA''
IAN sTRFrT TWHITRE--.. McAister's Legacy.
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News comes from the west coast of Africa In
effect that the Germans have hauled down the
British flag at an English settlement near the
territory of the CamerOOns. This Is perform
ance that no Englishman relishes, and 1t is sure
to be strictly inquired into. 1t is probably sus-
ceptible of some explanation from Germany,
however, and if this is at all plausible the
Liberal Ministry will doubtless accept it.
England has all the complications on her hands
she wants at present.