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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-12
THE LEGISLATURE OF 1883!

The Legislature of this State which ad-
jOurned sine die yesterday, was Republican in
both its branches, and the record of the ma
jority is as whole, Of character to command
the public approval The financial exhibit OF
the session is peculiarly well calculated to COM
mend the majority to the taxpayers. In max
ing appropriations the Republicans took care
to be neither extravagant nor niggardly, and to
resist demands upon the treasury that were at
all doubtful. As result Of this wholesome
policy the tax rate for this year will be even
lower than that of last What makes the re-
duction appear the more credtable is the TACT
that this Legislature was required to make two
large appropriations which did not figure in the
budget of 1887. One Of these of $4,000,
was for repairs on the Capitol, and the other,
of $4,000, for repairs at Quarantine.
The course of the Republicans in regard to
the great reform measures which came before
them was equally creditable. In the face OF
stubborn opposition they passed carefully
drawn and sensible High-Lioensc bill, an Elec-
ton Reform bill that throws additional safe
guards around the exercise Of the right OF suf-
frage, and resolution providing for the SUBJ
mission Of a prohibition amendment to the
Constitution to the popular vote. Back OF
these measures was strong non partisan pub
lie sentiment and the Republican legislators
justified the confidence reposed in them by
giving them their hearty support Still an
other reform bill which is to be placed to the
credit of this Legislature senSibly reduces the
fees of the Health Officer at this port and in
other ways improves the condition Of the
Quarantine establishment. 1t is to be regretted
that an appropriation for the prisons designed
to keep the prisoners at work during the entire
year should have failed. But since the State
abandoned the convict contract labor system,
it has been at sea in regard TO it's prisons The
canals have been well taken care of. and the
elevator charges at their termini have been re-
duced.
Of course some measures that ought to have
passed were defeated, and some that ought to
have been defeated got through. But there
were not many of either sort, while the legis-
lation TO which reference has been made stands
for much good and faithful service. 1t is to
be regretted that in their most laudable efforts
to promote the public welfare the majority re-
ceived no assistance from the minority. The
Democratic members fought reform, especially
temperance reform and election reform. tooth
and nail, and the Democratic Governor has
already killed the High-License BILL Whether
he will also veto the Election bill remains to-
be seen. True, it is worthy, public-spirited
measure, distinctly in the interest Of honest
voting. Nevertheless, Mr.. Hill may slaughter
1.-THE is that sort of Governor.
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COMMISSIONER C. Fl. MARSHALL RESIGNS
HE HAS NOT TIME ENOUGH TO DEVOTE TO TIE
DUTIES oF THE OFFICE.

HE HAS NOT TIME ENOUGH TO DEVOTE TO TIE
DUTIES OF THE OFFICE.
Dock Commissioner Charles II. Marshall has 70
signed hts position on that Commission, his resignation
to tsko effect as soon Mayor Hewitt shall appoint
his successor The letes Of resignation sent to
the Mayor . few days ago. Tho Mayor has not yet
that Mr.. Marshaps successor will soon be named
Nr. Narshslps resignation was known only to few.
At tho Commissioner meeting Wednesday, when
tho annual election Of officers took place, Mr.. Mar
shall was nominated for president but declined to
stand His retirement from tho Commission was
greatly regretted by his associates who had found him
to be the right in the right place. and the CON-
mission took Official action yesterday on Mr. Marshafs
resignation by adopting resolutions which expressed
regret at his retirement from the Commission
Mr.. Marshall appointed Dock Commissioner
about q year ago. He was seen by reporter and
said, in reply to a question to what had caused
him to resign that he going abroad with his wife
they would sail week from to-day. "You see,'
said he, laughngly 1 have Just been getting mar
rsd and my wife is anxious to 90 to Europe. Man
pro poses but woman disposes We shall sail week
from tomorrow. We go purely for pleasure
Mr.. Marshall said further that he accepted bis
position Of Dock Commissioner at the solicitation
OF Mayor Hewitt The Mayor had offered him
tho place the winter before no took his com
mission Mr.. Hewitt had strongly urged hm 10
tako tho Office, as he believed that the placo
called for man who mad ba1 colsIuels az liz
nlastor and my father before me- SAID Mr. Marsna'
But there IS much work hero, detal anu e'orS-
thing that, In my opinion We ought 10 ha.e ,hai ILL.,
men who gvo their entire attention 10 'neir
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-12
TIE FISHERIES REPORTS.

| The two reports on the Fisheries Treaty
presented to the Senate by the Committee on
Foreign Relations are essentially defensive in
form and argument. The majority report is
cogent, logical and exhaustive defence OF
American rights, The minority report Is q
specious and barely plausible defence Of the
Administrators un-American policy in ne
gotiating a convention against the advice of
the Senate and in abandoning the principles OF
maritime reciprocity. The Republican Senators
scrupulously avoid partisan tone in discussing
the questions Of national right and ipterna-
tonal law involved in this controversy. The
Democratic Senators have recourse 10 petit
Jogging devices and partisan appeals in plead
ing for their Client the State Department.
One report is lucid and eloquent commentary
on the law and the facts, while the other is
political defence of the Presidents unfortunate
and unpatriOtic course.
The majority report opens with historical
review of the fisheries and commercial relations
of the United States with Great Britain ad-
mirable for clearness and comprehensveness
The tenancy in common shared by the Amer-
can colonists in the fisheries before the Revo-
luton and formally recognized in the Treaty
of Peace and again in the Treaty Of 1878 is
made the foundation of the argument. Fish
ing vessels alone had any rights in Canadian
waters from 1918 to 1880. and consequently
the prohibitory clauses Of the treaty could not
be interpreted then, nor can they now, as in
volving determinations between that class Of
vessels and trading ships. The opening Of
American and Canadian ports in 1880 and the
subsequent international arrangements armed
the vessels Of either nationality with CONNER
cil rights. The Administration by consent
ing to the Fisheries Treaty has abandoned the
ancient fishing franchises for which John
Adams was willing TO continue the War Of
Revolution indefinitely after Yorktown. 1t
has also agreed TO a remuneration Of those prin-
ciples Of maritime reciprocity lying at the
foundation Of modern commercial progress
These are the general counts of the Indictment
against the State Department
Every phase Of this complex controversy is
examined in detail, and conclusions wholly in
accord with those formed in these columns are
drawn. Great stress is laid upon the right Of
transshipment of cargOes, which was spccif-
cally guaranteed by Article xxx Of the
Treaty Of Washington and Is now unneces-
sarily surrendered. The question of delimita-
ton Is considered with painstaking care and
the assumptions of the State Department re-
saActing the settlement Of the headlands con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-12
SAFETY At SEA.

The loss of the Eureka and the narrow es-
cape Of the crew furnish case in point Tor
the proposed International marine congress.
The steamer was struck in fog by the Benson
about noon last Sunday and went to the bot
tom in less than half an hour. The steamers
whistle and bell had been In constant use but
the collision was not prevented. If there had
been any means Of indicating the Eureka's di-
rection in sailing as well az her presence
there might have been different result. At
present there is no method of conveying this
information to approaching vessels when
steamship is in dense fog and making prog
ress either fast or slow. The whistle and
bell give warning of danger without intlmat-
ing how collision may be avoided.
An international conference is requisite be-
fore new system Of precautions and safe
guards for the navigation of the beaten tracks
of the high seas can be generally introduced
A bill authorizing the holding of such an as
sombly at Washington is now buried In com
mittee In the House OF Representatives and will
not be enacted unless strenuous ell orts are
made to put It forward and to press it upon the
attention of members. With the long session
devoted almost wholly to partisan debate there
ought to be found few minutes leisure for
the passage of this bill before the dog days in
teryene. 1t is becoming every year more nee
essary TO concert measures for promoting secu-
rity of life and property at sea, and there can
he no possible reason for obstruting the pas
sage Of this measure
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-12
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY,"

H. Le Grand Cannon gave q costume dinner at MS
studio, No. 1853 broadway, last night HIS guests
included Frank Hopkinson Smith, Augustus ST eau
dens, W. NJ. Chase, c. Y. Turner Louis "eDo' IL
Madison Jones. stanford White, George Bird, Percy,
paul and Leon Moran, Theodor Bjorksten and Cooper
Hewitt
Mayor Hewitt gave dinner in honor Of Minister
Phelps last evening
A Iarze reception will be given by tho Lawyers
Club in their new club rooms, No. l2o Broao"ay'
Equitable Building, this afternoon.
The wedding OF Miss Georgia Remsen TO Charles
Hillhouse will take place in the fall, on tho return
Of tho Remsen family from Newport
Mrs Burke Roche gave . dinner at tho house OK
ber fstber Frank Work North Madison Square, last
evening. Tho Duke of Marlborough was one VI 'no
guests. 49,. 4. ,t,r,s,a,
Mrs. w. X Vanderbilt will give dinner 10 Mihistei
Phelps on Wednesday evening next
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POLITICAL NOTES

~Isn't all this what THE Ncw-York Tribune calls
goose food ps Is the Lewiston (Mel Journals" COM
mont on that story about Blanos writing letter to
Conkling, asking for the latters support, and tho
nsslve being suppressed. In 1854.
jefferson Davis has been invited to speechify at the
laying of the corner of Confederate monument
In Jackson, Miss, this month
State Treasurer Bureigh, Of Maine, is said to have
the largest share Of delegates to the coming state
Convention But Governor Marble and General
Cleaves who are his rivals for the honor Of heading
the Ticket are crovdlng him closely.
Tho resignation of Superintendent Nash, of the
Railway Postal Service, is construed by The lndi-
annapolis Journal meaning that Don Dickinson
means to make a wholesale sweep In that branch OF
the service. Nash and Villas, It is said has opposed
the wido open plan of removals -Four thousand
clerks are employed TO handle tho malls on board the
railway trains.
The picture Of Mr.. Blaine recently printed by
Judge" is being reproduced extensively In western
newspapers, notably in Minnesota and Wisconsin.
Private Joe. Fifer's boom for Governor Of Illinois
started they say, with insulting attack upon him
mads by tho present Pension Commissioner year
ago 1t appears that General Black, who was then
An ssprant for Governor Culoms place, tried to mako
capita. out Of the latter gsntlemans Endorsement of
Flfcrs petition for an increased pension allowance
He probably realizes now, II he never did before,
what boomerang Is.
From leading editors in all parts OF the country
"The Cincinnati Enquirer has obtained answers TO
the question who will be the nominees Of the Repub-
lican and Democratic National Conventions. There
rs no dissent among them from the notion that Glove
land will be renominated. Except In Ohio Indiana
and Illinois most OF tho replies name Blaine for the
Republican candidate. although In several cases In
ability to guess is admitted Buckeye Republicans
expect shermans success.
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the soundness of the wheels on their trains which
Is not q lamcntabIe mockcry.'


An Albany special to The ST. Paul Pioneer"
Press states that il seems from present indica-
lions that the Gresham men will comprise three
fouH.hs of the delegation from the state OF New
York to the Republican National Convention.
Say what you will, there is a large amount OF
interesting and exact political information perco-
lating through tho Northwest these days.
In response to an inquiry propounded by TINS
journal, - The Sum explains that high muck-n-
muck, the term which LAWYER Moak, OF Albany,
lately dedicated to Governor Hill, Is not OF an
mplinentary nature. " 1t is pure American
The Sun states, and means person OF dis
tinction, power, or exalted position Thanks
awfully. But II that's what high muck-s-muck
means, how did it happen that SO learned Judge
as William s Learned, sitting at General Term
reproved Mr. Moak for using IL ? 1t would seem as
though Mr. Moak in case he agrees with The sun
as TO the Significance Of the compound, ought to
oarry high muck-s-muck to the Court OF Appeals
Most of the eulogistic nouns In common use arc
worn threadbarc, and the extrajudiclal opinion
Of the General Term should not be allowed TO
shut out high muck-a-muok, IL the Court OF APP
peals hands down decision reversing Learned
Governor Hill was already a political corpse
The high. license veto merely drove another nail
into his coffin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-12
nrArH oRA NEpHEK OF MRs BLAINE

George s. stinson. nephew Of Mrs James :" oisn,'
died yesterday from pneumonia at st. Vineents h0.pa
He had been employed for several years IN inc ih'I
Revenue service In this city under CHER Inspector ~
Brooks Mr.. Stnson attended to his duties as 49, =,
Inspootor on wednesday He had been complaining Of
not feeling we'll and was absent for few days. ous 70
turned the oniee "Wednesday. lie Lived ~ w. 80
West Forty second, st I'm this city.
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THE NEVIS THIS MORNING.

Foreign.-John Dillon, NJ. p, was sentenced %
six months imprisonment under the Crimes Act
- Lord Salisbury. in denying tho reports OF
Englands weak Army and Navy, sharply criti-
ciscd General Lord Wolseley; it is thought that
General Wolseley will resign. - Dom Pedro
suffered relapse. - The Brazilian Chamber OF
Deputies has passed bill for the emancipation OF
slaves 80 The difficulty between France and
the United States over the drafting Of American
citizens into the French Army is in a fair way to
adjustment - Two agents Of the Anchor Line
were imprisoned in Vienna for sending men to
America who were liable to military service.
Congress. The House only in session Mr.. Scott
denounced the Randall tariff bill as an unjusti-
fable monster and upheld the Mills bill. 80
In Committee: Before the Senate Committee on
Indian Tradershps Colonel Knight testified that
Secretary Villas was a large stakeholder in the
Superior Lumber Company.
Domestic. Governor Hill vetoed the bill pro-
eidsng for the election of Quarantine Commits
sioners by the Legislature. - The Prison APP
preparation bill failed of passage and an extra
session of the Legislature is thought probable. -
Ex-Mayor A. J. Bryant Of San Francisco, COM
mitted suicide - The survivors Of Quantrells
band Of guerillas held reunion in Missouri. 49,
Marion Martin accepted the Prohibition nomina-
ton for Governor of Texas
City and Suburban. Brooklyn Grand Army men
aroused over the attempt OF Democratic Office
holders there to turn the Memorial Day exercises
into a boom for Cleveland. - Mrs Scoteld and
her husband held by the Coroner at the inquest in
the case OF Mr. Hatch; the woman released on bail
furnished by Mr.. Ferris, but the man sent to the
House of Detention - Delegates chosen from
the city Congress districts to the Chicago Conven-
ton; nearly all are for Blaine first and Depew
second ===z The Central Railroad Of New-Jersey
held its annual election Of directors. - May 23
was set for tho trial Of the DiSs Dsbars. =-==-
Charles III. Marshall resigned his position as Dock
Commissioner on account of lack Of time to attend
TO its duties. ==--r A collision between passenger
trains ON tho Now-iork and Greenwood Lake Rail
road in Jersey City resulted IN injuries to sixteen
persons none OF them fatal 80 farmers wife
found dying from pistol shot, after quarrel
with her husband - brooklyn Republicans
elect State Convention delegates - lneman
of the Brush Electric Light Company killed in
Broadway by contact with an arc light wire. ---=
Three Of the walkers in the Madison Square Gar
den turned the 5O0-mile point in tho six days go
as-you-please. Stocks dull fluctuations small
till in the last half hour the advance was sharp and
the closing strong
The Observation-Disclosures for today: warmer,
with rain, followed by fair weather Temperature
yesterday: Highest IS degrees; lowest GO: av-
elage, GO.
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amnsfmfnls.

AcaprMr or Music S--Ths Mystery Of Hanson CAD
BROADWAY TugATRg-S-The Queens Mate.
CAslxO-e-Erminie.
DAIr's THEATRE s:15-Miss Rosina Vokss
EDEN MUsKx-Erdelyi Naczi--Buttcrhy Exnthtion
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-2 ands-Hsletn the Ground
LYCEuM THEATRE--5-rne Vile
MADISON soUARg THEArRx-s-A Possible case.
NIBIo's GAgpgS-s Reno do Moray.
NATIONAL AcApsMr or DEsIex-0 and 73o-Exhibition.
STANDARD THEATRE shell BURGESS
wALIAcKs-8:15 -The Lady or Tho Tiser
STAR Observation-Disclosures Monkey Actors
THALIA-s-Possart
5TH AVENUE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Cos
14TII-sT. THEATRE--S-rhe still Alarm
4TH-AyR. AND l0rII-sr-Gcttysburg
1ss 9TH AVE. Day and Evening-Art Exhibition.
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,ouvJIC0B AsroRs LATEST GIFT

The piece Of land adjoining the Aston Library VI ~.
south which John Jacob Astor has transferred 70 '
library Us announced yesterday was acquired oy nm
short time ago and the chief purpose OF placing AZ w
DISPOSAL OF the library Is for greater security asns
The library had already yard on the north ana on M
Of the east side, and the new lot nearly soiSe
,, buildings and prevents the erection Of any structure
in that direction ut least that might endanser the nO'
The land Is OF present occupied by small saoe s"a
driveway leading 70 1t and the stable may % uea V
storage or some other purpose There are no pi's"'
MANS OF building Oh tho lot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-12
pRrrpSBURG MUSICAL FgSTIVRL.

Petersburg, Va, May IL (speciaD.-The seventh an
nual musical festival OF Virginia and North oaronhs
was brought to close TO night with ono OF tine nnoo'
musical entertainments ever given In Pc'erspurs
Among those present was Governor Scales, OF North
Carolina The audience in the afternoon was so large
that many ladies and gentlemen had TO occupy ses's
IN that part of the hall set apart for the eoiorce
people -Four hundred children took part III TINS on
tnntn nrnorn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-12
OFFICERS OF THE BABIES HOSPITAL

Al the first annual meeting OF the Ma"ako' -
Babies Hospital. held at No. $50 Lexins'0nss., w,s
day afternoon the following officers We" go,
Andrew II. Smith, fret dreetfessi MiA - Ma
Tonr~ treasurer; Mrs Robert Waller ir'
secretary Miss August, Morris corresponding .'c,s'.
and Drs sarah j. aud Julia G. MeNu'e neaieSi
Mrs. poher, Hoe r. has endowed bed in the hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-12
vrrrp,yS ,ssocrA rroy FOR THE EIoHrh

At meeting Of the veterans OF Company = on y
msnt n G. s. n y. held evening in the 'is" n
Broadway and Thry.sxth.st. the preliminary .ssIl n
forming permanent veterans association wn,'" ss..s,I
clude all the veterans Of the iegimens 49, 4. ~
The veterans number about 500 anu ." W."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-12

Irish leader. Should Mr.. Dillon lodge an ap-
peal, the recent course Of things would fore
shadow an increase of his sentence 10 year at
least, under the dsused statutes which Sir
William Vernon Harcourt has denounced as the
rusty weapons Of brutal tyranny"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-12

1t is not likely that the attempt to turn the
Grand Army parade in Brooklyn on Decoration
Day into demonstration in behalf of the
Democratic candidate for President will sue
coed to any large extent. Decoration Day
occurs only six days before the ST. Louis Con-
vention meets, and Mr.. Cleveland cannot con-
ceal under the cloak Of his official position the
fact that he is to be made his party's candidate.
The plan to have the President review the
parade and Pension Commissioner Black (who
has an uncommon anxiety to be the second man
on the ticket) deliver the Grafton at Green
wood has been shrewdly worked by three
Democratic officials in Brooklyn. When tho
Memorial Committee meets tonight there will
be something said and done which will leave
the various Posts in no uncertainty as to the
well-laid scheme which it is expected that they
will assist in carrying out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-12

Deaths from contact with eectric-lght wires
are becoming entirely too frequent. These
wires are continual source of danger. which,
in spite of numerous warnings, good share Of
the public does not fully appreciate. The Line
man who lest his life yesterday appears. in
deed, to have been the victim of his own care
lessness or forgotfulnoss; but the occurrence
accentuates the danger which threatens not
only the men whose business it is to handle the
wires, but everybody who walks the streets
through which the deadly currents are carried.
Some more adequate protection is demanded
and the sooner all electric conductors are placed
underneath the pavements the better.
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TILE POPE AND IRELAND

From The Yew-York Erosmans Journal and Catholic
Register
1t Is unfortunate that almost every really impor-
tant document emanatng from Rome should reach tho
public before it Is road by those TO whom IL Is al
dressed D.. Until the Irish Bishops interpret
this document about the plan OF campaign we arc
justified in concluding that 1t does not exist.
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MORE FORMIDABLE THAN THEY LOOK.

From The Detroit Tribune.
About tho most dangerous opponents OF the Mills
tariff bin arc the sheep that frisk over the green
pastures OF Michigan and Ohio.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-12

There is talk in Albany, according to the in
formation received by our correspondents there,
that the Governor may call an extra session Of
the Legislature in order to act upon tho Prison
Appropriation bill. 1t will certainly be lament
able if provision Is not made for keeping the
$500 convcts In our State prisons at work.
The State account system of employing pris-
oners Is not perhaps the best method, bat any
method is better than idleness. which is de-
moralizing in high degree,
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