New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-07-27

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Silver continues to decline IL value with ex-
trsordinary rapidity. 1t WAS quoted in London
yesterday at 43 7-16d. per ounce. Two weeks
ago the quotation was 44ssd. Such rapid
decline ought to be a warning that Congress
should heed. The silver dollar Is now worth
1910 cents, and yet Congress is about to adj
journ leaving nnrepealed the law providing for
compulsory silver coinage.
It will be fortunate thing il the scoundrels
who sent the threatening letter to the managers
of the Sea Beach Railroad, and followed 1t by
an apparent attempt % blow up steamboat
loaded with passengers. are brought to Justice
Whether the bottle with the lighted fuse,
which was discovered and thrown overheard,
contained explosive material or not, cannot now
be determined. But 1t appears probable IN
view of the threatening letter that it did con-
tain something of the kind. 1t is almost incred-
jble that we have men among Us who would
commit such hendish deed.
In disposing of traderships to "impecunlous
friends" in Tennessee and Mississippi Commits
sioner Atkins appears to have had two objects
in view. One wac to benefit himself ana MS
political friends, and the other to transfer
trade from St. Louis to Memphis. Mr.. Atkins
belongs to the Garland Harris school of finan-
ciers. who cannot divest themselves OF sordld
considerations in administering public trust.
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class in the present Administration, and II Mr..
Morrison and Mr.. Randall would only devote
themselves to reducing 1t they might De for
given for many sins of omission and commits
sion.
Mr.. Moore, the County Judge Of Kings, seems
to be unduly sensitive concerning the preroga-
tiyes of his court. He severely lectured
Grand Jury not long ago because it presumed
to differ with him In regard to the failure of the
Democratic District Attorney to perform his
duty. Another Grand Jury came before the
Judge Yesterday and mOdestly inquired who
was respousible for the failure to try the indict
ments found by the previous Grand Jury. The
Judge Immediately declared that be under
stood his business" and that he did not mean
to be "browbeaten," and that he was response
Die himself IOF lilo w w '"~ '~~N
ments. 1t Is we'll to have somebody In au-
thority assume this grave responsibility. 1t Is
doubtful, however. if this excuses the District
Attorney.
In the death of Mr. Thompson, and in the
flight Of John keenan,, the County Democracy
has lost the two men who had the most TO cay
in its management. Mr. Thompson's death,
coming at q time whom the organization 10 under
d deal Of o cloud, will be Q double blow.
v 1,e not man to be held up for the admirs-
ton Of the rising generation, Mr.. Thompson
was Id his way skilful politician. SO far ~
We know he did not pretend to be Civil Ser
vice or any other kind Of reformer, and 10
that respect was at least frank and manly.
This, combined with trait Of sticking by his
friends through good and evil report made
hlm stropg man In his organization. He had
unusually good opportunities of bsusatinR
public administration In this city, and 1t must
forever remain blot upon his name and record
chat hs did not make better use OF them.
Mr.. Hewitt haa reached the point WheFe he Ia