New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-08-05

ment in regard to Zu fkar Pass. The Marquis
of Salisbury has reafirmed his statement that
the Pass must belong to the Ameer' ana ne
adds that the British will not relax or alter
this polcy., These are strong words; ana ii
Russia should reply with equal firmness they
are words that may lead to blows.
More slaughter at the crossing on the level
is reported from near Summit, \. >. Ihree
Dersons driving over the track OF the MOTIFS
and Essex Railway were killed instantly yes
terday by a train and three others were seri-
0usly if not fatally injured. 1t should be said
in behalf of the Delaware and Lackawanna
COMPANY, which manages this branch road,
that gates are now being placed at the cross
ings along its line, but. unfortunately, no gate
had vet been built at Summit and this sad ac-
cident was the result of the delay. Blame for
the deaths of these people, however, rests d.
rectly upon the railway employees who lett
freight cars standing on the track so that per-
sons driving there could not see the approach
ing train. The coroner will undoubtedly In
uuire carefully to see if the law in regard to
trains standing near crossings was violated.
Their sin seems to lie the only chance of forcing
the company to hurry up its gate'bulldins
For the last four days the frut-handers at
curling Slip have been hunting with boats,
barpoons. boathOoks. and lassOes, for Florida
alligator .three feet long which escaped from
n tank on the deck of the steamer Alamo ana
has since enjoyed the freedom of the East
River The owner offered $40 reward for him.
hence the diligence of the fruit-handlers. The
small boys who live in the neighborhood think
of increasing the reward. This part of the last
River is a favOrite swimming place for those or
their number who do not heed Sunday School
warnings. and who battle in bare skins In spite
of the proximity of big policemen. Since the
creature escaped they have sadly renowned
bathing, not wishing to interfere with the
pleasures of the alligator. But it is possible
that the reptile is even now captive. On
Monday afternoon some lads in bathing at
Bayonne saw an lligator, and one bold little
fellow promptly captured him.
Mr.. Hamilton Fish, ir adds his opinion to
that of other prominent Republicans in favor OF
n short, sharp and aggressive camoaian; and 1t
seems probable that the State Committee will
be governed by this view. His suggestions as
TO the character of the candidates to be chosen,
and concerning the construction of the plat
form. are in line with what has been said on this
subject by other Republicans. The unanlmity
of opinion on these matters points to an har-
monious and energetic canvass. Mr. Fish Is
none too severe in his criticism of those mem-
bers of the Legislature whose course at Albany
has brought reproach upon their party, and If
they are in future left at home good deal will
have been gained in the way of legislative re-
form. The zeal of those Democratic officials,
such as the Postmaster at Albany. in turning
out efficient men to make room for Democratic
workers, may be checked perhaps if they stop
to consider Mr.. Fish's words about the duty OF
the United States Senators in reviewing the
acts of these men when their names come up for
confirmation.