New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25

In any other Country than this, the con-
demned Socialists of Chicago would be feel
ing pretty low in their spirits about now, for
a week from tomorrow is December 3, the day
named for hanging them. Realizing, however,
that they are in the United States, they hope
for much delay. The chances are that they
will get it. The Illinois statutes like are
own, often require the judges of an appellate
court to act in the dual capacity of judge and
Jury by allowing them to pass upon both the
law and the facts in case when called upon
to do 90. In view of this condition Of things
IA it unfair to inquire why we have any juries
at ALI Would it not be we'll to give the case
to the Judges in the first place
The transatlantic travellers of late years
have remarked upon the advantages Of electric
ity on shipboard 1t makes possible food OF
light everywhere. especially in the staterOoms
which formerly contained only the ieeblest,
apologies for lamps; and the danger OF fire
is greatly reduced. 1t appears, however, that
the full benefits of this system of illumination
are only realized on board ships of war. A
moments thought shows this is So Hereto
fore for long weeks at time the officers and
men on war vessels have suffered greatly from
the heat, odors and depressing effects of poor
lights. Now, in the language of Commodore
Walker, electricity makes them happy and
contented, promotes discipline and prevents
crimep This is an immense gain from every
point of view.
THE TRIBUNE's special cable this morning
contains an important piece of news in regard
To Irish affairs 1t is, in effect, that General
Butler, who went to Kerry to see that the laws
were fiyidly enforced in behalf of the land
lords. has been converted to belief in the
iustness of the Irish peasants deman TO be
relieved from oppression; and what is more,
that he has frankly told his convictions to Lord
Salisbury's Royal Commissioners who ale now
investigating the state of Ireland with the ut
most secrecy. 1t is the Old story over again of
the clergyman who went to Rome to convert
the Pope and returned home a rabid Papist.
The Tories, who have recently been growing
puspicious OF their military agent, will be fran
bic now, and General Buffers speedy promo
ton out of Ireland may be looked for.
The President seems greatly stirred up by
The request of w. A. Stone to be restored to
ofice as United States District-Attorney for
the Western District of Pennsylvania. Mr.. Stone
Il q Republican and made two speeches during
the late canvass on the Republican side. He
neglected no duty, but was removed for "per-
nicious activity" So was Mr.. Benton, OF Mis-
souri,. Hearing that the latter had been REIN
stated. Mr.. Stone asked the same forgiveness
Did he get it'll BY no means But he " i'll at
least receive the thanks Of the country for fore
ing the President finally to make clear what he
means by pernicious activity and offensive
craftsmanship" II suppose" writes Mr.. Cleve-
land to the Attorney General. that Mr.. Stone
would refrain from pursuing such partisan
course a. would wantonly offend and irritate
the friends Of the Administration.
Good faith and fidelity forbade active partici-