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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-16
TILE MARCH AGAlNST EEL.

General Middleton has made dispositions
which appear To be well suited to the emergency,
though unfortunately their success will not de-
pend upon the skill with which they have been
devised. He is moving with two flying
columns, with the object of inclosing Rie in
the peninsula formed by the two branches OF
the Saskatchewan. If Riel stays at or near
Dnck Lake, this arrangement would force him
TO deliver battle, but it Is not ut all probable
that he will throw away all his advantages by
fighting a superior force in the open, and 1t
must be expected that he will decline to oDlige
General Middleton by remaining at Duck Lake
Retreat is perfectly easy for him. either by
penetrating the forest north of Prince Albert,
or by proceeding along the North Saskatchewan
by way of Battleford, Pitt and Edmonton, to
the Place River country, which Is now said to
be the objective OF the rebels. Once in that
region it would be almost impossible tn reach
him, and for n time at least he might carry out
his alleged purpose of establishing an independ-
ent territory there. General Mid iletOn has
made good progress tins far. but it il already
evident that the enemy intend % retard his al =
vance in the most etiectual way. by burning the
country as they pass. and driving oil all the
stock and cattle.
In this manner they evidently hope 10 make
the commssariat problem the controlling one
with their pursuers. and if the latter have to
carry all their subsistence and that of their
horses with them, their march will certainly be
DELAYED seriously The half breeds appear tn
have been worked mp to desperate condition
by the representations of their leader. who tells
them that they will be hanged if taken, and
that therefore there is nothing left for them but
to fight. His proclamation issued the other
day, after reciting the grievances of his fol-
lowers, repeats this assertion, and it is probable
that he has convinced those about him of the
uselessness of surrender. The difficulties Gen
eral Middleton has to contend WITH in trying
to hem in the band Of desperate men who know
every foot of the country. and are far too
shrewd to fight IN mass, are indeed even greater
than Indian warfare usually presents. since
Indians will often offer battle to troops, and
thus afford openings for striking heavy and
telling blows. The half breeds, however. will
only fight under cover and in skirmshing
fashion, and being unincumbered with baggage
they can move swiftly from point TO point.
The Canadian volunteers are likely to have
plenty of work of a tedious and harassng char
acter, and the prospect for getting Riel into
corner is certainly not bright
At this moment the danger OF general
Indian rising seems less than it was two weeks
ago, but it is still possible that many tribes are
only waiting TO see the result OF the first coll
lsion between the haf-oreeds and the troops,
and that if the latter do not obtain decided
advantage the revolt may extend much further
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-16
LAST NIGHTS MUSIC.

At Steinway Hall last night concert was
given for the benefit Of the NewYo-k Medical College
and Hospital for Women. The popularity OF the charity
and the unusual excellence Of the entertainment
lforeshadowed in the employment of Mr. Theodore
Thomas and his orchestra, Miss Emma Juch. Miss Emily
winant. Miss Adele Margulies and Mr.. Max Heinrich)
filed the hall with fine audience. The programme
was singuarly interesting. not OF its numbers being
hackneyed though there novelties. The orches-
pieces the overture to Benvenuto celiin by
Berioz Symphonic Variations Of Nicode which
much pleasure when presented by the Philharmonic
Society early In the season. the overture to The Flying
DuicDman." and LISTS twelfth Hungarian Rhapsody
Miss wipant sang air from sain-Saens Samson and
Delilah" and the same composers panofore concerto
in q minor was played by Miss Adele Margulies Mise
Jucn and Mr.. Heinrich sang duet from The Flying
Dutchman after the overture.
81 Mezeres is the chief attraction next 10 Mms Theo
I'm the performances oi Mr.. Grams French company At
the Star Theatre. He Is most admirable comedian
and his presence in a piece is indication that
nerrment will pervade the evening. Last night
representation OF La File du Tambour Major" was
given his benefit and his admirers turned ont nuer-
ousy testified their admiration by many hearty
tributes OF applause.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-16

country of the Akbals; and their title 20
Penjdeb and Herat, if those towns are perma-
nentIy occupied, probably would be as good as
the British title to Peshawur and Quetta. The
crucial questions to be decided are, hrst,
whether the Russians are not guilty OF Dreach
of faith in claiming territory which they nave
repeatedly admitted does not belong to them I;
and, secondly, whether they have not wantonly
proyoked a war and declined to submit the
noints at issue to pacific arbitration. On the
first point the evidence is very clear. When NJ.
de Gers in 1882 proposed to have the afghan
frontier defined. he conceded that all the places
recently occupied by General komaroff De-
longed to the Ameer. In March, 1884, he re-
pudiated military map in which PenJdeh was
placed north of the frontier; and even as late
as November, 1884. the official representative
of his Government, Colonel Alikhanoff, ac-
knowledged that the town was under Afghan
Jurisdiction. These and other concessions made
since the capture of Geek Tepe show that the
Russians have repeatedly recognized the terri
tory now claimed either as theirs on ethno-
graphical principles or as fairly debataole.
On the second point, NJ. Lessar, Professor
Martens and Nine. NOvixoff have joined issue
with the British Government. They aiflrm that
the Afghan title to Penjdeh was disputed that
Sir Peter Lumsden had authority to assign IL 10
Russia, that the Afghaus by occupying 1t In
force compelled the Russians to seize PULL
Khatum and Zulfkar, and that the Boundary
Commission would have begun and ended It's
work and pacific solution have been reached
if it had not been for this appropriation OF do
batable territory The evidence does not. how
ever. bear out this statement oil The case
Penideh was occupied June l6, 1884, before
the proposals for Joint Commission were ac-
cepted and at least two months before the mem
bers were named. From that date the BLUSH
Government have made continuous efforts to
settle all questions at issue peaceably. Sir
Peter Lumsden and his surveyors have been on
the ground in readiness to consult the Russian
commissioners who have never joined them.
A diplomatic truce was proposed from London
and determined efforts were put forth to refer
all matters in dispute to arbitration These
paci6c overtures have been met in hostile
spirit at St. Petersburg BY military concen-
tration stealthy advances, diplomatic dissimu-
lation and wanton aggression, the Gar has set
his face irrevocably against peace and forced on
a devastating war; For these reasons Russia
must be adjudged to be in the wrong; England
in the right.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-16
ENGLAND IN TIE RIGHT.

Several correspondents ask us whether
Americans ought to sympathize with Russia or
England in.the war now impending. There is
only one way in which to answer this question,
and that is to find out which side is in The right
Prepossessions and prejudices in favor of or
against either of the rivals for supremacy in
Cenural Asia ought to be laid aside. There is
a moral order in the affairs Of Nations which
determines whether war is an uaprOvoked ag-
gression on one side and n Just and necessary
measure of defence on the other. AS question
of morality, we have no hesitation in declaring
that American sympathies should be enlisted on
the English side-and not because it is the
English side, and ours is branch of the Eng
disappearing race I; but because the English are
in the right.
In considering this subject it is unnecessary
to decide whether England has played the part
of the strong robbei in India. or whether Russia
has been acting like rufiianly freebooter
among the Khanates of the steppes. Since the
dawn of the race the law of superior force or
civilization has been inexorable. The conquest
of India and the persistent advance of Russia
across the Kirghiz levels to Samarcand and from
the Caspian to Merv and Sarakhs have the same
justification as the occupation OF the red mems
hunting grounds by the English race in
America. The aggressiveNss of superior
civilization has triumphed all the way from
Orenberg to Calcutta. If the European rivals
are to meet face to face in Western Afghan
istan, it is because each has been powerless TO
avert It's own destiny. Each has been swayed
by tendencies which it could not resist There
they stand pitted against each other and the
question of moral responsibility for the out
break of war cannot be settled by comparison
of the results of British rule in India and of the
Russian conquest of Turkestan.
On abstract principles the Russians have the
same right or license to occupy Western Afghan
istan which they exercised in reducing Khiva
and storming Cock Tepe. There can be no
greater immortality in invading the Ameer's do
minions than there was in subjugating the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-16
NOPE Tp0IRIE

From The Neic- York World (Dea.l
There Is good deal OF adverse comment here to-day
upon Secretary Bayards appointment OF II: Sidney
Everett Chief OF the Diplomatic Bureau OF the state
Department. Mr. Everett is the OF Edward Everett
lie has a lifelong Republican and was appointed
"a a Republican by Mr.. Evarts. when he was Secretary
OF State the Secretaryshp OF the Berlin Mission Mr.
Everett about fifty years OF He has lived abroad
for great many years been In London for long
time. lie Is one Of the most extreme OF Anglo
naniacs and much aristocratc In bis nenations
than Minister Phelps. He Is worshipper OF Enghh
methods The Diplomatic Bureau under his direction,
will be run in the interests of English people He has
sympathy with his countrymen and little fond
ness for this country Mr.. Everett undoubtedly owes
his appointment To his family connection. The poll
ticans might forgive Mr. Everett his pedigree and HE
Angomania II lie only Democrat. but TO selecs
Republican OF this unfortunate type adds 70 the oppr
sition against Mr.. Bayard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-16
CIRCUMSTANCES ALTER CASES.

From The AtbdnN Journal
In the case OF Postmaster Palmer OF Rome Presdene
Cleveland explains that he summarly superseded ne
incumbent OF the office because he responsile fce
the delinquencies of hts deputy and he adds: shall "
all in my pow rid the public service OF officers Wa
hibit such loose their duty the Government
II cannot remove this delinquent postInastee
I can at least suspend him. This am determined 10 ac
promptly" This the action President Cievelsna
took in the case OF Republican postmaster OF hue
interior city Of NewYOrk who had not been cbarsea
with any crime shorcomiDg except that be was nos
yigllant in supervising the conduct OF his DEPUTY ~
this uxness on his Fart the Government was defaudeo
STA few hundred dollars, restitution Tor which wS
nromptly made Davidson, the other hand, Is tne
Democratic sheriff OF the largest city IN the state ne
l. a prominent Democratic politician. The manasemens
Of his office was VIGOROUSLY corrupt thar the
tre ordered AN investigation and found CONDITION o.
ame1ingly bad so bad that public restitution was
enforced Did Governor Cleveland say Al once when
This matter was laid bare before him: II cannoy
remove this delinquent can surely suspend MN Nos
word OF this kind. He let the case go by default 10 tas
astunishment OF those who had believed In his riga
Independence and thorough conseeniiousness Governor
Cleveland acted like coward In the Davidson case hS
was no In his understanding treatment OF Huben
o. Thompson. He ia no better in toleratng IN pnnns
ONCE Eugene Higgins, the Bsitimoro paiiot-ooA aP"
lator and gambler.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-16
THE ORA NA-MU SIO.
REMITTANCE OF Mr.. ROWE

REMITTANCE OF Mr.. ROWE.
Many playgoers assuredly will be glad to
welcome and improve the opportunity which is afforded
to-day Wallaeks Theatre OF greeting old fevorits
long familiar to the NewYork public both actor and
dramatst. Mr. George Fawcett Rowe appears at Wal
l~ks this afternoon acting in comedy Of his NOT
be ore in this city, entitled Beauty" capital
cast been provided. excellent scenery promised
and the return OF Mr. Rowe himself should be regarded
as al important theatrical event. This comedian has
given pleasure thousands by his rich humor and adj
mirable acting In such characters Acascoer and
Saas Wegg. and in notable characters OF 70
mantle drama, such as DArtagaan in "Ths
Three Guardsmen." His skill and elegance In
Sur Charts Coidse0n have not been forgotten nor II
public likely to forget the merit OF his contributions
to stage literature such his Geneva Cross and his
effective version of David Copperneld" Mr.. Rowe IL
an old school of versatile talent and he has been
long and deservedly popular In this community It's
understood that he Is soon 20 sail for Australia ana
therefore, in certain sense the projected appearance
in Beauty" may b. regarded as a farewell These
considerations point TO an event that should not De us
regarded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-16
FINANCIAL CONSULTATIONS

In many of the current calculations as to the
future. the financial weakness of Russia is con-
sidered likely to prevent war with Great Brit
ain, or to bring one to a speedy termination. 1t
is true that Russia is already burdened by heavy
taxes. The borrowing power of the nation has
been strained already, and its paper circulation
is already much deprecated. The prospect of
war has caused a further decline in Rus
sian securities in the Berlin market,
while the paper has also further Deprecated.
But the fact that these securities nevertheless
command the price that they do in Germany
proves that the nation has still power to borrow
a great amount of money German bankers,
who have hitherto invested largely in Russian
bonds, and who have bought them largely at
the recent decline, will be very apt to send more
money after that which they have already put
in, and will endeavor, by additional loans, to
aid Russia so far that they can recover their
past investments. Moreover there is vast
wealth in Russia, and the Government will be
supported in case of war with Great Britain
by the patriotic zeal of the nation.
But it is a fact of still greater Importance that
the Russian monarch will not have 10 reckon
with captious Parliament. Despotism has its
advantages. The Gar will not be Obliged to
make public the receipts or the expenditures
of the Government; can conceal its weakness
in many respects; and car borrow without
limit, and without asking leave from legislative
body composed in part, AZ in Great Britain, of
grumbling taxpayers. Issues of paper money
can be made without asking leave, and indeed
without public knowledge. Though the paper
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-16
New9lork Dailp Gribm,rs
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
NETWORK, THURSDAY, APRIL 16.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoRFIGN.-Reported agreement between England
and Russia 60 NatIonalists Kissed the Prince OF
Wales in Cork. - Retreat of Osnan Digna.
- Denial of report that NJ Bouree was to he
substituted for NJ. Patenotre. 80 General Mid
-dleton has planned general advance against the
Indians IN the Northwest.
DoMEsrIc.-The supposed st. Louis murderer
traced to San Francisco. 60 General Logan
spoke in memory of Lincoln at Springfield, IL
linois. - Prices tell in the Chicago market.
g. An insane man in Herkmer County kills his
wife, child and himself. - One vote for Senator
was cast in the Illinois Legislature.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-InspectOr DOench's re-
port on the fallen buildings; Baddensiek held in
$3.50, 900 bail. - General Grant still comfort
able. 60 Mrs. Z. ID. Moresn's will fled -
Marriage of J. II. Rutters daughter. - Meeting
of Williams College alumni. - Mrs. Dudley's
sanity discussed by the Medico-Legal Society. -
Gold value of the legal-tender silver dollar t412i2
grains). s2.79 cents 60 Stocks opened depressed
but quickly recovered, and were firm and buoyant
to the end.
THE WKATHER.-TRIBUNR local observations In
dicate cloudiness with occasional light rams.
Temperature yesterday: highest. 42'; lowest.
S4o: average, 3Sl2o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-16

may depreciate greatly, tho immediate effect
within the Russian Empire will be such an ad-
vance in prices as occurred during our civil war;
and the unreal prosperity resulting will enable
the people to bear for long time the sacrifices
involved by the struggle. The credit OF Russia
is vastly better to-day than that OF the Uniteo
States was when Fort Sumter was TAKEN
Though the nations are widely different in many
characteristics they are alike in this, that each
is industrially Independent in great degree,
and more nearly sufficient to itself than most
other nations. war between Great Britain
and Russia is not likely to be prevented, or to
be brought to a speedy termination, by the
financial weakness of either Power.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-16
THE PRIYCEjS PROGRESS.

The attempt of the Mayor of Dublin and
some of his friends to offset the welcome ex-
tended to the Prince and Princess OF Wales by
a disturbance at Mallow, does not appear 10
have had precisely the effect intended. 1t mas
been shown that men were brought from Cork
to Mallow for the express purpose or raising
row, and as the Nationalist aspects OF the
episode of course must depend upon its spon-
tanety, this revelation is calculated to place the
entire affair on the plane OF fractional art i1ce.
At Cork there has been some trouble, but IL
arose ont of loyalist procession, which no
doubt was very much in the nature OF challenge
to the other side, and one which the latter found
it impossible to withstand. But taking fully
into account all the symptoms OF untrlendliness
SO far manifested, it is evident that distinct
and even strong effort has been needed TO bring
out the hostile sentiment.
1t is no doubt easy to attach more significance
to this fact than it deserves, but on its face IL
appears to indicate that the Irish people are not
so implacably hostile to the English as has
been represented. aud that in fact they are
amenable to such fa'tery as consists in the
present royal visit. This may prove only
superficial exhibition of good temper, but 1t is
difficult to believe TN at it would have been pos
sible anywhere in Ireland had the Nationalist
views really taken as deep root as their advo-
Gates have claimed. At present it is open to the
Government TO claim that the experiment has
been a success, and that the National sentiment
is by no means so hostile as the NatO nallsts
reDfesent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-04-16

respect though tho discovery had not been mai.
renarking that hehad been faithful them and tiay
Press. '' ''''''' y A'' '''"''''' rn''a'e'ph's
Harrison the boy preacher" has converted prou-
inent plumber OF Chicago and feels very mach encour
aged.
The Barhold statue will leave for this country at TIA
en END o. the current month The pedestal Is not ready
put fortunately Bedioss isiand remains ia il plaza
Ihs Is somethng.-tPeoria Transcripts
The able granmarisn of The Is engaged IN an abts
controversy with several able EXAMINATIONS Of the stss.
press the question whether sr Irving was given
dinner" or, "A dinner was given TO Mr. Irving" rhas
dinner csst Sl5 plate. II the grammatical CONSTRUCTIONS
ists STREE and otherwise fail to settle their dcal,iea
the subscribers think they given away" In
stead Of the dinner.
Many regard the Southwest q country and
they look for things when visiting che far soth
western land But in reality the territory teeIned via
government In the knowledge Of manufacturing cen,
tures before Milton and Shakespeare Ccrvautes and
Columbus were born. IL Is possible. indeed. qu,e
probable, that Alz0Da a progressive anG p0puous
region when NOah tuilt his ark wien the battle Of
IhernopolJ@ was fought, when Homer his erica
in fact 1t an old country rich with hi tory that may
never be known sacked and piIIaged; elected and
portland CMe.) Transcript.
Whenever the police officials Of this city wish to ana
concealed contractor they should send for TRIBUNE
reporter to hunt the down. Buddensiek is given a.
reference.
LUIS WORN cnestnut as applied 20 stale Joke 0rfgf-
natrd at philadelphia with Louis Mestayer the comedian
VINO was disguised with the alleged witcisms pr0-
dnced Dy negro minstrel company the Chestnut street
Ineatre nearing an old joke repeated. he told
relaor nat tie Chestnut street Theatre had
on that one and the professionals caught up and
applied the term chestnut" every story that they
had before heard.-[springfeld Union.
CHEsTNuTsn
Oh, there's nothing under the sun.
And every conceivable pun
You might lind, If you look,
In some COMPOUNDED book
Written ages ago.
In the Greek.
Still the world viii insist on its laugh
Il must have its allowance Of cnan,
And the funny mans col
Umn OF bright. niirthful jol-
Lty's due. as you know.
Every week,
Then curse on those humorists old,
Who so long ago told and retold
Every possible jest
That now some one cries " Chest
Muir whenever you say
A bright thing.
Meanwhile let the old jokes be renewed
On the plumber, the ice man, the dude,
The young wife's squash pie,
And that faithful standby
or the hum0rst gay
Gentle spring.
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