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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-25
SPEAKERSHIP AND SENATORSHIP.

Two Of the candidates for Speaker of the Assembly
| Frank Arnold and Fremont Cole, were in the city
yesterday Both expressed strong hopes of being
| elected. Mr.. Arnold said: 81 read with good
deal Of satisfaction recently Bulwers Lost Tales u
MiIetus,' and especially his version of the tale Of
ssyphus. You know Slsyphus condemned eternally
TO roll big stone up hill in Hades and eternally to
it slip from his grasp just as he reached the sum-
NIT of the hill with it, When Orpheus searching
Hades Eurydice he came Sisyphus hand at
work and astonlshed to that his face
wreathed with smiles How you be cheerful said
Orpheus to Sisyphus, and the latter replied: 4
cheated the gods above and cheat them below They
condemned me to everlasting despair, but l am not
desparing, for some day shall push that stone to
the top OF the hill and then, shall escape from Hades
But If you should never do so p SAID Orpheus.
"Ah-then have everlasting hope replied Sissy
plus
$50" said Mr. Arnold, Gin this speakershlp contest
have everlasting hope"
Mr.. Cole said: 81 see that some people are saying
that am not actual candidate for Speaker, that
1 am not in earnest. That is untrue. 1 am candi-
date in dead earnest and am confident Of my cleo
tlou."
There seems to be disposition on the part Of
some of Mr.. Arnod's and Mr.. Coles supporters to
look to General Hustled a compromise candidate.
Mr.. Bakers candidacy for Speaker sun maintains its
prominent position.
Ex-Marshal Lewis F. Payn, OF Chatham, said yes
terlay IL have taken little part in the contest for
Senator but some of the facts of the canvass have
into my possession. One thing i think Is APP
parent and that that the opposition to senator Miller
Is not o personal one. 1t is merely indication OF
dissatisfaction with his leadership. We were un-
successful in 1854 under that leadership. Can We
DO successful under it In 1885, IL Is evident
that Blaine ard Cleveland will again confront each
other then that many Of the conditions OF 1884 VIII
be repeated. We had good hand at cards then,
but did not play 1t with sufficient skill 10 win.
10 We not want better counsellor at the head OF
tho party in this State than Mr. Miller
showed himself to be in 1884? That
is tho question for the party TO decide
II we arc defeated in 1855 i SEQ defeat for many
wears before U.S."
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resisted with great obstinacy by Free Traders
IN the House, because it would take away
great part of their pretext for cutting down
protective duties. The Free Traders, with
other members who would oppose on general
grounds any attempt by the treaty making
power to alter tho tariff without consent OF the
lower House, would dou btless constitute q
majority in the House, and SO would defeat the
needed action.
The people elected the members OF the
House, and if the people want change OF
tariff, it is the especial duty of that body TO
give expression to their wishes A brief act
aboishng the duties on sugar imported from
all nations which grant certain commensurate
facilities to importations from this country
would test the sense of the House, and II that
body, as now organized, refuses to adopt such
a measure, or cannot even be brought to con-
slider 1t without thirds vote in its favor,
it Is probable that no better fate would meet
any bills designed to carry into effect COM
mercial treaty of similar purport.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-25
MR. CHAMBERLAIN CALLS d TRUCE.

IL
| MIR. Chamb eI lain is one of the first English
statesmen to recognize the change in the politi-
cal situation wrought by Lord Randolph
Churchilrs retirement. His speech before the
| Birmingham Liberal Council discloses keen
discernment of new conditions and forces.
Like the trained politician he is, he forecast 8
the approaching paralysis Of the Conservative
| Government, the impending collapse of the
Unionist alliance, and the ultimate triumph of
Home Rule. He warmly praises Lord RAN
dolph Churchill, but is evidently dazed and
alarmed by an unforeseen man9uvre which
alters the aspect of English politics. He does
not choose to await Lord HartingtOn's return
and to confer with him respecting their future
course, He boxes the compass with his usual
presence of mind and finds that the wind is
coming up afrcsh from the Home Rule quarter.
He promptly accommodates himself to the
altered conditions and makes distinct over
tules for the reunion Of the Liberal factions
Every speech which Mr. Chamberlain mad
made since his resignation from Mr. Glad
stones Cabinet had been markedly hostile 10
Home Rule Mark how sudden Is the transit
ton in his tone wrought by Lord Randolph
Churchill's exit He is conciliatory now. He
sees no reason why Liberals who agree upon
ninety nine points should continue to disagree
upon one. He is convinced that harmony can
be restored, if the Gladstonians will act wisely
and make good use Of the present Opportu-
nifty. AS for himself, he has been the victim Of
gross Misrepresentation respecting Mr.. Clad
stones bill. He believes that the Irish Land
question can be easily settled without throwing
an unfair risk on British taxpayers. He con-
siders it practicable for Unonists and Glad
stonians TO unite in extending local government
to England and Scotland. He thinks that it is
possible for them. when they have accom-.
plshed these reforms, /" 10 go step further"
in the direction of Home Rule for Ireland.
This remarkable speech dispels the illusion
that Mr. Chamberlain is acting as Lord Ran
dolph Charchirs "cOach" and meditatiug q
combination OF forces with him in the interest
of English democracy. There are advances,
made with ostentatiOus zeal at Birmingham,
but not in the direction of Tory Democracy.
Mr.. Chamberlain is evidently anxious to break
away from the Wings, now that the only pro-
gressiye man in the present Cabinet has sepa-
rated himself from it. His radicalism has very
tough fibre. He does not like the prospect OF
aiding the Moderate Liberals in keeping an
Tory Government in power. lie
longs for the reorganization OF the Liberal
party on radical lines, and knows that II the
question of Home Rule can be compromised
and put out of the way, he will DO the natural |
successor of Mr.. Gladstone. 1t IL certainly a |
very singular coincidence that Lord Randolph |
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-25
PLRSONAL

Iori Dufern,s recent visit to Pondicherry, where
he was received with marked cordiaty was the first
| ever paid by British viceroy to Frances almost
| forgotten holding in India
A day or two before the New-England dinner some
| one asked Mr.. Henry w. Grady, of "Ihe Atlanta
Const tuition" what he intended to say In his speech.
"The Lord only knows" he replied. ~ have thought
Of thousand things to say, five hundred OF which
If say they will murder me when get back home.
and il say the other five hundred they Will murder
me at the banquet"
King Humbert visited Signor Mingheti q few hours
before his death and heard almost tho last words Of
the ustrious statesman "If l regret to go, it Is
because will longer be able to serve my country "
Governor Robinson, of Massachusetts,, will give q
farewell dinner to his staff to morrow evening.
Prince Bsmarck's chimney recently took fire and
the Chancellor himself caught cold while assisting 10
extngush IL.
Mr. j. T. Trowbrldge is having summer cottage
built at Kennebunkport, Me.
The five Arab horses given to Queen Victoria by
the Sultan Of Muscat valued at SIT 800, but the
presents sent to him in return only cost $500.
This circumstance gives Mr. Lab0uchere renewed OPP
portunity to sniff at his sovereign's thrift.
The Rev. DR.. J. c. Hidden of Lexington, Ky, who
has been called to the william Street Baptist Church
Of New Bedford, Mass :, is reputed to be Of the
most brilliant orators the south. His mother is
a niece of James Barbour and sister of Philip T.
Barbour, OF Virginia
There seems to have been ground except In
fancy for the report that the Queen would open
Parliament in person.
Professor Harper who is to conduct the elective
course in Hebrew at Yale will not be there for the
first three weeks OF next and his place will be
filed by his brother, who was last year graduated
Pm. d. at Lepsc.
Lord Wolseley will complete his five years as
Adjutant General at tho close Of the present year.
but hs term will DO extended another year by the
decision not Ia count the time no absent the
Nile campaign
Mrs Grover Cleveland Is an Old friend Of Mr. Law
renee Barrett and goes to him act whenever she
has chance ~ do So
Tho Blood family, to which Lady Colin Campbell
belongs is not important Its landed estate Is
small, and there is manor house But its women
have for generations been famed for their beauty.
Representative Gay, OF Louisiana, is said to have
si,5oO,o00 invested in sugar plantations.
Sir Richard Burton desires To get on tho Clvl
Service pension list which Is not altogether unrea-
sonable after nineteen years In the Indian army and
twenty five moro In the Consular service: not TO
speak of his services TO literature science, his
tory OF twenty languages and his successful pass
Ing Of Official examinations In eight Oriental tongues
Senator 6abin, OF Minnesota, 10 o good business
and senator Mcmillan Is o good lawyer. but
neither makes any special prctenslon to oatory There
Is aspirant to Senatorial honors In their state who
can talk enough to suit Western camp meeting. but
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-25
Churchil's retirement from the scenes should
be followed Mt once by Mr.. Chamberlain's pro-
posals for Liberal truce.
THE hospital COLLECTIONS.

The Hospital Saturday and Sunday appeal is
one that should find warm response In every
generous soul. Always coming In Christmas
tide when hearts are specially open TO kindly
Influences and noble impulses, it ought to BEN
eft much by the feelings that pervade this
season of peace and good will and especially
so this vear, when the Saturday collection falls
upon Christmas Day itself Boxes for this COL
lection have been placed for some time in many
public places and their mute appeal has doubt
less touched many passers-by. Among the
various trades il is reported that much interest
exists, and arrangements have been made for
collections Tomorrow in large number of
churches. 1t is noticeable, however, that a great
difference has existed heretofore in the contri-
buttons from the various denominations, some
of which apparently prefer to devote their
charitable gifts to institutions directly con-
nected with their own branch OF the Christian
faith. They would do well not to leave out of
account movement which aims to benefit the
needy of the city without the slightest regard
to denominational lines. Purely sectarian
charity cannot be accounted the highest and
best form of this development of Christian
feeling.
New-York has much to learn in the way Of
generosity to its hospitals, if we may judge by
what London has done. A letter recently
printed in The TRIBUNE showed that the
English metropolis contributed last year
pound for every dollar that New-York gave
for this purpose, although but three times as
large, and that 1897 congregations made offer
ings in London against 220 churches, ETC.,
here The movement there, besides, is marked
by greater earnestness and enthusiasm. In
only one respect do We exceed our English
cousins and that is in the cost of aking the
collections the percentage being about four to
seven in our favor. The purpose of The Hos
ptal Saturday and Sunday Association is so
truly humanitarian. and the good done by the
money so raised is of such direct and prac-
teal nature that no one can doubt the wisdom
of the wo rk or the necessity of giving it gen.
erous support. TIE people of New-YoIk will
fail in their duty if they do not make the COL
lections to-day and tomorrow larger than over
before
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-25
CHRISTMAS THAT Is TO BE.

1t is fitting time to remember tfat, when
Christmas came into the world, might made
right The stalwart Roman soldier in the
painting 1Christ before PLATE" who thrusts
back the bowling crowd with his weapon, and
was equally ready at the word of command to
thrust the same spear into the side of lncarnate
Love- typifes what justice the world then
knew. The stronger made laws; the weaker
obeved or were crushed. In less than nineteen
centuries different world has come into being,
and mankind now knows thai there are laws
which Bismarck cannot disregard. In bust
ness and in industry, in social relations and in
the family, the sway of something mightier
than Might is known.
The employer can discharge whom he pleases
with reason or without, and yet he cannot if
he would prosper. The worker can strike
when he pleases and if strong enough can
dictate terms, and yet higher power than
that of any employer or any government pun
ishes him if lie EFFORTS too much. The worlds
sense of Justice is awake 1t ia beginning to
make short work of the buying of bodies and
souls; short work, too, of the denial of prop
erty, with all its rights, to him who has
earned it.
The aprsoner of poverty" who is robbed of
more than life by the greed of a dressmaker
will be robbed no longer when Christmas
means something to those who wear the
dresses. 1t is the grand feature of our time that
the sense of duty is coming to embrace within
its KEN not only those to whom we owe legal
debt, but those from whom we buy or to whom
we sell, and men are coming to understand that
every one of us is in a measure responsible for
the well-being of every other one, to the
utmost limit of his influence. The crazy
strikers who stopped railroad, and thereby
closed factory, and thereby took the bread
from hungry children who starved, committed
murder. The calculating employer who
brought Hungarians to this country to work for
low wages, and then turned them out of cabins
to freeze because they wanted better pay, was
guilty of the same crime.
Christmas means that property lie trust. 1t
is % much theft to use it selfishly as to get it
wrongfuly. Power is only the other name for
responsibility he who can do good, and does it
not, shall have his reward. The charity that
grinds the faces of many in order to head a
subscription list, in the clear light of Christ
mas morning, is only bargaining with the devil.
The justice that obeys not the law of love is of
the sort that was dispensed by Plate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-25
TREATIES ABOUT SUGAR.

Senator Aldrich proposes to obtain by treaties
commercial concessions in return for the re-
mOval of the duty on sugar. Ii American
manufactured products could be admitted free
of duty by Cuba and some other countries, it is
reasoned, the benefits would be mutual. This
country would gain larger markets fer its
goods, as other countries would gain through
larger American consumption of their sugar.
Meanwhile, il is held that the abatement of the
sugar duty thus obtained would get rid Of most
of the surplus, which now causes so much en-
barrassment.
The fatal obstacle to this plan is that it can
not be carried out without much delay.
Treaties cannot DO negotiated on the Instant.
Moreover, treaties have already been negotiated
with certain of the sugar producing countries,
which provide for free admission of many other
products into the United States in the case of
Cuba, for example, interests powerful in Cuba
and in this country seek the free admission Of
iron ore. These past negotiations, which the
Senate has declined to approve. would stand in
the way of any attempt to gain open markets
for American manufactured products in ex-
change for remission of the duty on sugar
alone. In time these obstacles might be re-
moved. But the surplus revenue will begin to
suck the currency into the Treasury at the rate
of about $1O,0O0,0O0 each month after July
l, if not sooner, and the remedy required to
prevent mischief is one which can be made
effective at that time. A commercial treaty
would have to be ratified by the Senate before
it could go into effect, and the Senate will not
be In regular session between March 4 and
December /.
1t Is true that the Senate could be convened
in extraordinary session to consider treaty of
such Importance. But here another difficulty
arises. 1t is possible, and even most probable,
that the contemplated treaties would require
legislation to make them effective, rs the
treaty negotiated with Mexico requires legisla-
ton which has to this Gay been refused. The
House is disposed, not unreasonably, to resist
the assumption by the Senate that the treaty
making power can change the taIiff at will
without the assent of the aw-makinR power
Any treaty of the character proposed would 20
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Qmusemeuts.

Buou OPERA HOUSE, aud s-Inrnea up.
CAsISo-c and s-Erminie.
pays THEArag-2 and s-Love IN HARNESS.
rccx ST. ER's-2 and s-Mnstrels
Tnrv MrssR-Waxworks.
81 1 p.s, oprRA HousE--2 ana s-Insidc Track.
HARpIoxvs PARK THsATRE-2 and s-rhe OReagans'
fxrEuN 'rHEATRE-2 aud ga Scrap OF Paper
J'n,sox SQUARE GARnEN-S--wild West
Gspisox SQUARE THEATRE aud Slim, the Penman.
Gansox-AyE AND 59rH-sr--o q. IN. 20 IL p. n-Merri-
mac and Monitor NAyal Battle.
METROPOLITAN OPERA HousE-2-Queen OF sheba.
Trnro's GARDEN-2 and s-The Lady OF Lyonsi
sraSDARp rHEArRR-2 and s-Rosina vokes.
erAR THEATRE and S-rne Gladiator.
TuAIrA THEAfRE-2 and Stink.
THEATRE CoMlQUE-2 and S-Geneyieve ward
WALiAcK's--2 ana S-Moths.
sTu AVENUE THEArRE--2 and s-Tangled Lives.
14rs sr THEA TRE--2 and S-CauCht In Corner.
rfIt-Ayr AND 55Tu-s1.-9a a. m. aud III y m.-The New
Cvclorama of the Battles OF Vicksbury.
23p-sr TABERNACLE NEAR 6TH-Av-ChrstBefore f1late.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-25
MR. BRowy TO PRINT THE CITY RECORD AGA ~

The Board OF City Record the Mayor Corporation Coun.
sci and Commissioner of Public Works. yesterday received
letter from Martin b. Brown Offering to renew the con-
for printing The city Record for lss7 at the same
prices for paper composition and press work us for tins
year. This makes atota of about $4,000 MI LacomDe
urged the acceptance OF the oer and on his motion tho
contract was awarded to Mr. Brown. He has printed
The Gin Record since 1878 and has given entire sat
isfacon by OF his promptness and accuracy lie
has facilities equal any establishment in town. and his
reasonable that scarcely ever has any
printer bid against him for the work of printing IN
AecOFd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-25

is nearly blind, and his supporters saying "Bct
ter have In the Senate blind man who can tan
than two dumb men who can see"
WASHINGTON Dec. 24.-secretary Endicott has gone u
his home In Salem, Mass. TO spend Christmas.
AUGUSTA, Me-. Dec 24-Mr. Blanes attack Of govt
was only for day He has entirely recovered and Is al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-25
ae,p9lorIs D;riln Gribm,re
FOUNDED HORACE GREELEY
SATURDAY. DECEMBER 25, 1856
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.


FoREIGN.-Reasons gwen for Lord Randolph
Churchips resignation letters sent by Lord Sails
bury 10 Lord Harrington at Rome; Mr., Matthews
not to resign his place in the Cabinet. 60 Thirty
lives lost by The sinking of French steamship in
the River Tagus - Two millions Of dollars lost
by fire IN Liverpool. - new trial asked by
Lord Colin Campbell - Locusts in Venezuela.
dered deaf-mute. found in the woods near Raleigh,
n. &. - Iickets arrested at Amsterdam, N. \.
- X. B. Cable. of Elmira, appointed superin-
tepdent of the Philadelphia and Reading and its
branches. - Rumors of renewed Anarchist
plotting in Chicago. - Reception and banquet
TO Henry w. Grady IN Atlanta. - man ar
rested in Dayton, Ohio, for carrying off a locOmo-
tive. - Mr.. Powderlys authority disputed by
Western knights of Labor.
CITY AND misunderstanding dissatisfaction
among Knights of Labor. - Comforting over
the Brooklyn te-up. - Mr. and Mrs McKeever
eloped. - Ex-Alderman Waite released. -
The widening OF Elm-st. considered. - Plans
for celebrating Christmas; feasts given to child
ren. - Three railway collisions caused by the
fog. - Professor Charles short and Louis S.
Hargous died. - Ferry boats in collision. -
Fatty" Walsh sure of his new place - Gold
value of the legal-tender silver dollar 41212
grains)-46d. per ounce-76.7 70 cents - Stocks
dull with small fluctuations closing steady.
THE Observation-Disclosures for to-day: Colder,
windy fair weather. preceded by rain or snow.
Temperature yesterday: Highest. $50; lowest, 40;
average 47o.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-25
GENUINE OBJECT TEACHING.

A school OF journalismf Hum, yes. But py ,ne MID
stice In the divorce court with the micst politician
and at the bali OF my lady between the wheels OF trae
man n AZ his best and worst whore he worshps God an
courts the DEVIL there jounaliss kindergarten thsr
YOU will learn its alphabet For what Is journasmi ino
lesson OF tomorrow In the story OF to-day,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-25
LOOK AFTER THOSE HEROES.

.
The Commissioner OF Pensions makes the disgracefui
there 1900 veterans OF tine civil
war at present IN almshouses or receiving aid from
charitable societies. To TIE NEwYoRK TRiBUSE's
geson that Congress ought TO provide in some for
the destitute there viii be hearty concurrence
IL is shameful that old soldiers should be- thus treated
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-25
US WISH OF HIS FOES
1AE GENER
LrOU|

1<E GENEROUS WISH OF HIS FOES
Frops The Ksse. Yesk Skaf.
That Mr. Blaine's illness may DO light and short
hone i'm which everybody will Join .Ihs Star. which o.
presaes the thought Of t Democratic supporters Ia 49,
Ing hcalth long fe 70 their Iness distinguished -
ponent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-25

The statement is made with some authority
that pulque does not intoxicate, but that single
glass Of whisl>ey, at the altitude Of the City OF
Mexico, is sure ruin. 1t is gratifying to have
pulque thus set right before the country, but tho
trouble is that pulque was never contemplated
as Minister to Mexico.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-25
WITHOUT coRDA y,s DAGGER. TOO.

Ihs kansds CIV Ittafs -.
Marats unmey bath cost him his life. and IL wouia
appear that Mr. Reagans bath Is likely To cost MIN
Dolitical preferment.
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don't admire the English will be eager to
wager, Of course, that the Yankees will Ind
themselves barred ont by some cunning British
device; but perhaps It will pot be 80 bad as
that. If it isn't, think of the glory Of humlli-
atng our English cousins in the year In which
above all others they will be most anxious to
prove that Britannia rules the wave.
Ex-Alderman Waite who has been let out of
the House of Detention for Witnesses, ia en-
tirely stripped of the little good reputation he
once had. 1t is not supposed that he ever got
any money for his part in the granting OF
Sharp's railroad franchise; the knaves who
MANAGED the bribery business did not think 1t
worth bile to waste their bills on him. Waite
considered himself good deal OF :" states
man." and he wanted above all things to be
Fire Commissioner. The mere promise of the
place dangling before his eyes made Charley
entirely obedient. OF course TECHNICALLY the
stupid creature was bribed, but the prosecution
has avaied itself literally of his services and it
is perhaps well enough to let him go. lie
should keep his bulky personality strictly from
public view hereafter although, if he wants to,
he can run to fires in the night.