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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-10-14
THE STATE CANVASS.

All the silly talk about Ira Davenport and Pleasant
Valley isn't going to prevent tho Democratic ticket
bringing up in the Valley Of the shadow OF Despair.
In reference tho Democratic nominee for the Assem-
by tho TIId Onondaga District The SyrIcUSe nd Ui
says: "Mr Bangs Is new Democrat. training aow
with that party for the first timo IN his life and he ia
the sxtlcs Mr. Bangs made his exit from the Rep Ibl
OF United Mugwumps."
For 200" years, sagely remarks The Montgomery Dis
patch, thcro has been de plume which
pare with Taxpayer" David II. I'm always grows I'M.
easy when that ssnaturc. lie and Taxpayer
never were friends Bat he has always made himself
solid with "TaEeater"
The Democratic Senatorial Convention for the Albany
District passed IA resolution expressive OF its "un-
limited confidence In David b. I'M Governor of
this State" Note the limitation. These Albany Demo
could bring themselves assent that they had
"unllUed confidence In I'M the partner OF Tweed
in Hill tho supporter Of profgato and corrupt legisa-
ton OF Hin the advocate of crooked canal claims No.
they compelled to let by-gonos be bygones and
cOutino their unlimited confidence to the shortest
chapter OF HIPS record. II looks ike "A case OF unn-
tied embarrassment consequent upon Hi being an nm
limited load
The Kingston Freeman the rank and file of
the Republican party in Ulster County more united
prescott than they been for years. The County
Convention will be held to-day.
There are Hills and Hills In Chemung. Charles T. nlll
the Republican candidate for Assembly that county
does not resemble David b. Htl, OF Chemung nasmuch
he, the said Charles t. worthy Of the unqualified
support OF voters who desire pure and frugal govern
ment. Writing OF the coming Assemblyman The ElDird
AduriiSer test1os that ION the Of the Union
the peaceful fields OF his serving his town in
responsible positions serving the county upon tho SEES
sons bench aiding his party In campaigns or at the
Polls-whereyer you 500 Charles I. Hin you see an
honest. frank generous, energetic, brave man."
The Democracy IN Central New-York," observes The
Syracuse Journal, where in local politics they are in
hopeless minority. do nothing rash treating their allies
kindly. In onondaga County they nominate a Mug
wump, and In Oswego Prohibitlonst, for the Assem-
bly, -
This said be the idea that the candidates
has OF tho Democratic ticket since he got place
Democratic Ticket.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-10-14

eral Cushing, Mr.. Lowell, Mr.. Hamlin, Gen
eral Fairchild and Mr.. Foster successfully as
certained, legal acumen and diplomatic expert
ence are required. The American Legation in
that capital is constantly employed in conducting
most laborious negotiations. A lawyer rather
than clergyman is needed there. Secretary
Bayard, instead of sending one of the ablest
American iurists, who would be competent to
deal with the complex questions that constantly
arise, has introduced to King AlfOnsOs Court
an estimable preacher, whose brOther-in-law
happers to be permanently retained on the
Spanish side.
The principal subject matter of the diplo-
matte business between the two Governments
at present is found in the proposed commercial
treaty. the so-caled cmbargoed estates and
various unsettled claims not disposed of by the
Commission recently in session in Washington.
Without desiring to deal unfairly with DR..
Curry, we submit that the appointment as the
representative Of the American Government of
man destitute of legal knowledge and expert
ence respecting these important questions can
not be commended. More than that, his init
mate relations with the family OF lawyers who
have been retained for many years by the
Spanish Government will seriously impair his
usefulness. He probably already knows too
much of their side of the case to represent his
own Government with impartiality, ability and
success. 1t is not necessary to impugn his in
tegrty in offering these criticisms. He is evil
IDENTIFY untitled by profession, experience and
his intimate relationship with the lawyers en-
ployed by Spain to discharge the functions of
this important office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-10-14
THERE ARBITRATION VAS A DUT

THERE ARBIIR1IION WIS A DUTY.
Another city is disgraced by Labor rot For
some days st. Louis has been in a state border
ing on anarchy. The authorities have proved
unable or UNIV illng to preserve the peace, or to
protect life and property. The fierce passions
of the mob, once reused by the belief that the
car companies were acting uniustly toward
their employees, have now been fed by conflict
and bloodshed The lawlcss enemies of all law
and of civilized society have seized the oppOr-
tunty to make all the mischief in their power,
and the business men. utterly disheartpnrd and
diSgustcd by the conduct of the Democratic
Mayor and city government, are considering
whether to appeal to the Governor for prOtcc-
ton. In their speeches and resolutions, the
Knights of Labor are bitterly denounced. but
no proof is given, nor has any proof been made
public, that the organization as such has
countenanccd the acts of violence or the rioting
which have brought discrcdit upon the cause
of the workers On the other hand, it is undc-
niablc that the workingmcn and their organiza-
tions are in a measure responsible. if they have
unlocked the forces of disorder and anarchy
without first making an earnest effort to settle
the difficulty by arbitration.
Precisely the same criticism applies to the
car companies and to the citzcns who are in
tcrestcd in them. The merchants who met at
st. Louis and passed strong resolutions,
appear to overlook the obvious fact that it was
rs much the duty of the employers as of the
employed to avert a disastrous and destructive
struggle by any pcaccablc and fair means.
Neither can cast the burden on the other. 1t
was the duty of both. before entering upon
contest which wa5 certain to stop the mean, of
travel throughout great city, to disturb its
trade and to lead to violent outbreaks dc>truc-
ton of property and the shedding of blood. to
exhaust all reasonable means to reach an
agreement As il was the duty Of either, so it
was the plain duty of both to propose arhitra-
ton before beginning such n struggle. The
published reports do not show how far, in this
instance. either of the parties did its whole
duty. But it is perfectly clear that the struggle
might have been avoided, and the cnormou,
loss to st. Louis ard 10 individuals prevented,
If both sides had in good faith cndcavorcd to
reach settlement by arbitration. II the
merchants and business men Lad made their
influence felt ut the outset, to compel
pcaccablc settlement by fair and inst arbtra
ton OF points in dispute, they would have
served their community and themselves better
than they possibly can now, by any resolutions,
however vigorous
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-10-14
TIE INDItN QUESTION:

The Mohonk Conference on the best methods
of cvilizinG the Indian proceeded on the whole
smoothly and with advantage to the clarihca-
ton of the question. 1t seems desirable, how
ever, that the full implications of the platform
which has been adopted should be realized by
those who are discussing its planka, and it does
not seem that such realization il sufficiently
general to prevent one OF two strange contra
dIctions. Thus while it is agreed that the best
way to civilize the Indian is to admit him to full
citizenship, it is in the same breath proposed TO
subject him to restraints and regulations in
compatible with the possession of civic liber-
ties. 1t is gravely recommended that his chill
dren shall be taken from him and compelled to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-10-14
PERSONAL.

The late Lord Tcignmouth remembered seeing Perez
val Canning and sheridan, all I'm the House OF Conn
together.
Mr. Joseph Arch explains chat he has had the privilege
OF reading tho works Of Shakespeare, having been
born and bred within short distance o. that wror 3
birthplace
Palmer Nevada is what the prma donna with hence
forth call herself.
The Row. Thomas Pope Hodnet OF Chicago. is on his
way TO visit his mother whom lie has not
since his ordination TO tte priesthood.
After the review at stuttgart. tho Emperor William was
told By Prince Hermann Of SAKE Weimar that ninety
veteran vino had under him sixty
years ago present having made long journey ju'
20 SEQ hls commander again In this world Kaiser
Wilhelm was much moved, aud Insisted upon aghting
from his carriage and walking over to that In which the
veteran seated, when he held some conversation
with him and shook hands cordially ut parting.
Mis-. Kate Ficl, who ia in capital health and fail OF
enthusiasm over her anti Mormon crusade will lecture
In this city next month
Edward Eggleston is with his family at a little town
in Canton Yaud, switzerland. Io has been taking two
or three weeks vacaton-almO, the first rest lac has
had suce no began work upon h' history OF Lie In tho
American Colonies five or six years ago His health Is
Improving tut lie IS not able to work more than three
hours day.
Dr. ODOnncll. of san Francisco. the antChinese
crank announces his intention OF running for the Gov
eruor5hp OF California and has started organ cal cd
The Anti COOiie Dynamite.
Lord Woselcy ought to be the stanches defender Of
Mr.. Gadstones Egyptian policy for it has brought him
two peerages within three years Such hOnors come
cheaper than they used to. A VIscOuntoy which
wosoloy now enoys-was considered d sufficient reward
Nelson for the Baltic and the Nile wolscey too. has
secured h!s title With special remainder his only
child, daughter, something the illustriOus C0llugwOOd
was unable got his we'll descending
his tomb instead OF TO his daughters head.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-10-14
rLLlS ~ LKE SOnrH

Civil Service reform rs conducted by the
present Administration is an interesting study
in all parts of the country, but nowhere else,
perhaps, is it worthy OF such close attention rs
at the South.
In General Order NO. 1876, issued on March
81, 1855, Postmaster General Villas struck
this noble and patriotic attitude: Railroad
"Dostal clerks who have become efficient and
"vIluable men, against whom no just COM
"plaint of neglect, inattcntiOn, or want of iidci
"ity, honesty or efficiency can be brought. and
"wh0 have not turned their attention 20 politi-
zeal labors during their service, need have no
"fcar of being disturbed 80 long rs they con
"tnuc to render mcrtOrous and faithful SER
"vice.' One OF the persons particularly inter
csted in this order was John K. Hawkins. 4
Young colored man who had served as a postal
clerk on the route between Raleigh and Norfolk
since February l, 1854. Entering upon his work
with a becoming sense Of its responsibility,
Mr.. Hawkins made himself 40 useful that ne
was soon promoted, and accepting this promo
ton "a an encouragement TO zeal and prof.
cheney, he thcnccforth Surrendered all his time
and strength to the Government, and became,
Is he terscly expresses il, "A slave to the rail
way mail service" He never felt inclined to
political activity, and if he had felt 50 inclined
he never had the time 10 spare.
Such devotion rs this produced the natural
result Mr.. Hawkins became known rs Il par
ticularly valuable clerk, and rs late rs August
10 of this year the report OF his division super
mtcndcnt made it clear that the Government
could not afford to dispense with his services
except on one condition, namely, that some Gu
thusastic Democrat should apply for his place.
Strangely enough this identical contingency oc-
CURED, and on September PIG Mr. Hawkins re-
ceiyed his official discharge. However, citizens
who depend upon an efficient postal service be
tween Raleigh and Norfolk will be glad to
know that at the request Of the Department,
Mr.. Hawkins has consented to instruct his sue
ccssOr, Mr. J. d. Grant, in the duties of the
position, and will remain on the route until
that ardent Bourbon has acquired a few of the
most important rudmcnts. Verify Reform is
great and Villas is its Prophet!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-10-14
CURRYTNG SPINISU FAVOR.

Secretary Bayard has taken pains to avoid
the repetitior CT the Kelley episode, The Rev
DR.. Curry, who has been nominated as Minister
to SPAIN will undoubtedly be- well received in
Madrid The fact that he is a Baptist divine
and an officer of prominent Protestant mis-
sionary society will not prejudice the Spanish
Cour; against him, although he is accredited to
a Government under which freedom of pubic
worship is unknown He will 90 to Madrid
with his credentials countcrsigncd by his
brother-in-law, Mr.. Caldcron Carlisle, who has
been retained as counsel for the Spanish Gov
eminent in the United States. Mr. Carlisle and
his father before him have been the legal ad-
visers and representatives. Of that Government
in connection with various claims and itiga-
tons arising from the navigation laws of both
countries. This relationship by marriage will
secure for the new Minister the strong support OF
the responsible agents of the Spanish Govern
ment in Washington. 1t also commands the
personal favor of powerful family in the high
est circles of Spanish society, even in the Royal
palace, since Mr.. Carlisle is nephew of the
Marchioness Calderon dc la Barca. Under
these favorable circumstances there is every
reason to believe that the United States Minis
ter Will be cordially welcomed in Madrid.
After it's recent vicisst udes with the UNI
fortunate Kelley the State Department is to be
congratulated upon the promising outlook for
the reception OF its new candidate for diplo-
matte honors. We suspect, however that Sec
rotary Bayard, in his nervous dread of blunder-
ing into another cul de sac of foreign etiquette,
has allowed one or two plain facts to escape his
attention. For the new Minister at Madrid we
entertain feeling of high respect as a dis
tinguished preacher and learned divine in the
Baptist Church and the accomplished and
efficient agent of the Peabody Educational
Fund. But on other than personal grounds WE
cannot help regarding the appointment as
serious mistake. That DR.. Curry might have
succeeded fairly well at capital where the
work of the American Legation is not involved
in any intricacies. We are quite willing to adj
NIT. But in Madrid, as General Sickles, Gen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-10-14

MR. HILL AND MUNICIPAL REFORM
Governor Hills recent record on the question
of municipal reform is what might be expected
from the champion of spOiSmcn and the foe
of Civil Service reform. The burdcnsome
debt and the excessive taxation that have re-
tarded the growth of the metropolis since the
days Of Tweed have been largely due to Mr..
Hill. His vote alone in the Tweed Legislature
wond have defeated those measures which
have borne down 80 heavily upon the people of
this city
Not much was to be expected from man
with such a record, and his recent acts will
therefore cause 10 disappointment What
those acts have been is partially set forth in
our Albany letter published elsewhere in to-
days TRIBUNE. In the hurry Of the closing
hours of the last session of the Legislature .
number of bad measures were quietly slipped
through Some of them lcgalizcd claims OF
fourteen years standing, growing out of the
Tweed Ring. Although defeated in the courts
and opposed by the Mayor and the city authori-
ties, the Governor, at the request of " Tim
Campbell and others of his associates in the
days of Tweed, deliberately signed those bills.
A number Of them unjustiaby increased the
salaries of city officials, and Others were for
purposes opposed by the Mayor, Corporation
Counsel and Controller. The Governor disrc-
gardcd the protests of these officials to please
his political friends, in this way adding largely
and unnecessarily to the city's burdens.
At time when municipal reform is an i'm
pcrative issue it is hardly possible that the
people will care to intrust the question to the
mercies of an official who publicly declared
that high taxes in Ncw-YOrk did not add any
thing to his burdens as a taxpayer in Chcmung
CouptV
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-10-14

attend schools and learn trades. But IL so
broad swath is to be cut through the indian
rights of citizenship, it is clear that little VIII
remain to linn. The truth is that this plan Is
really an old foe with new face. 1t is prac-
teal reversion to that mischevous and futile
paternal system which has hitherto stood be-
tween the Indian and civilization, and which,
no matter how disguised, is certain always to
hay the same effect.
What the Indian needs is citizenship; plain,
simple admission to the rights and privileges
accorded every foreigner who is willing TO ac-
cept the statutory conditions. There arc scores
of thousands of immigrants who know no more
about American institutions or politics when
they land than the Indians do yet they become
citizens in due course and it is not found
necessary to put them in leading-strings The
Indian must learn the duties and restraints or
citizenship by actual experience. He cannot be
TAUGHT these things effectively out of text
books Mr. Oberley and thUse who think with
him to the contrary Notwithstanding The idea
that schools can civlize the Indian is fallaclo1s
They can do nothing of the kind, though per-
haps it is natural for schOomasters to think
this method infallible. The civilization of the
Indian by any means must be gradual, and it is
only possible by making him civlllze himself,
as other peoples always have had to do. Cod
ding and meddinS with the Indians have been
tried too long already. 1t is to be hopad that
the next experiment will be in the line OF far
field and no favor for him. Then if he succeeds
there will be some guarantee for the per-
manence of his elevation, and if he fails the
fact will prove that he was hopelessly at odds
with his environment, and 50 destined inevta-
! bly, to extinction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-10-14
THE STATUTE or LIMITATIONS.


The Democrats, who as a party rcbelled
against the Government Of the United States
because Abraham Lincoln was elected Prcsl-
dent, are disturbed about the temperance OF
an apparition which they call the Bloody
Shirt. The cOnsplrator5 who murdered Caesar
were troubled, we are told, in similar way.
No one who has done wrong since Adam ever
liked TO be reminded of his wrong doing
The Democrats admit the facts but enter the
defence that they occurred some time ago.
They plead the statute of limitations But do
all crimes cease to be crimes after two
decades? The Democratic rebellion was net
for few years or for twenty years, wrong,
but, as Garfield said, cyerastngly wrong"
The killing of Judge ChisOlm and his children
was barbarOus, bcastly murder seven years ago
and will be seventy years hence, and very
live issue is whether the vote of an unpublished
Mississippi murderer or rebel shall equal In
National affairs the votes of two New-1o or
Ohio Cnonsts. So long as the ballots OF the
triumphant friends of the Republic count less
than the ballots Of its bllllcd enemies, this
issue will be agitatcd. SO long as negroes
votes are counted for representation IN the
Electoral College and in Congress and not
counted at the polls, just so long will Il loyal
pres, and people cry out against such injustice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-10-14
THE LAMENT or THE WARD g0SS.
4 Ia ne HikGdo.

What's this talk VI Civil Service hear! Ira Ia.
No rascllS turned out! Why how can this be-
No poils to the victors this year, that's queer Ira Ia
Ny hoelers and voters won't like it fear Ira Ia,
And whats 20 become OF such gentry Is mot
Ch0ras-So that's what mean. when say or sing,
II will troub.o un uS pure patriots bring.
Ira Ia Ia la-la.
Civil Service Rc:orn's Il contemplate thing
Oar Grover was 'lec;ed to Office last fan. Ira IL
OF the Dem-Oc-ra-soe and the MuSwumpj the chsce,
He's IN by majority terribly small Ira Ia.
We Thought that wo'd captured an Office for ALL TIA IA
And visions ot boolle our hearts did reloicc.
Ch0rUS-And that's what mean when say o. sing,
Civil Service Reforms a contemplate thins.
Ira IL Ia la-n.
Civil Service Reforms 4 contem otiblc thing.
Have worked like an ass for nothing At all Ira Ia
And sot up the drinks, both beer and whis-lee
Can't get any Office, no matter how small Ira 10.
For sOmo soedy banner whose vote N tho fall Ira IA
can use with the Others at the ward pri-mtrosf
Chorus-And that's what mean when IN anguish stag
Civil Service Reform 70 tho drYIl IA ding.
Ira la la la-la,
Civil Service Reform, this coutcmpublc thns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-10-14

Every citizen should register He may not wish
to vote when election day comes round but unless
his Is the registration list it will be impos-
sble Tor him to cast ballot on November 3, no
matter how much he may desire 20 do 80. The Sec
ond opportunity for registration in this city will be
given to-day. Tho books will be open from a. III.
10 9p. IN. There will be two more chanCes-on Oc-
tober % and "a. But don't put it off until then.
You may be sick or out of town at that time. Bear
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-10-14

describe It. He has used fused 10 for himself used 70
Tor the bosses OF political rings without regard to Ito
dignity and responsibility used 1t basis for political
combinations. used to promote petty partisan ohjects
used 1t to compensate for personal fayors gvon %
pr omised to be given"
OF the late Senator +. NJ Madden Is running for
the Assembly In the Hid Orange District
Ex-Distriet Attorney Benjamin W. Downing, who wac
removed from Office by Grover Cleveland has been nom.
mated for County Judge by the Democrats of Queens
County Commenting upon this fact, The Albany Jour
nal remarks that "the nomination or David b. fil IN
having most exharating effect upon the Democra no
rascals all through the State"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-10-14

The suspicion grows that the transactions OF
Warner and Work do not stand separate and
apart from those of most other people who dealt
with Ferdinand Ward. Here is the case OF T.
Il. TObey, whose name figures in Wards ac-
counts and whom TRIBUNE reporter has re-
Gently been trying to find. Some years ago. 1t
is said, he was a clerk in the Windsor Hotel
but he has since been so fortunate i'll his trans
actions as to be able to withdraw, rich man,
from the firm of w. r. Grace 81 Co. MIR.
Tobey ought to hurry back to town and show
that the present state of the public atmosphere
has not warped his view of his former transac-
lions with Grant & Ward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-10-14
JONES OF BINGHAMTON."
IL l L l.

lie scales 1t down in this way so to speak.
1t announced apparently by authority that John c.
Jacobs will not for the Senate this year. lilo has had
long career as q legislator. lie Assemblyman
continuously from 1867 1874 aud he has served six
terms In the senate.
The Utica Herald concludes a roview OF Mr.. Hllps
course Governor follows; This nine months
career In the executive chamber oraumed full acts
which show that the Governor OF not oagrown
the weaknesses of tho most youthful Assemb ysn OF
1871 lie has made the same uso Of the higher Office
that he made Of tho naor That the only word 10