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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-08

Randall can control ut least half OF the Penn
sylyania delegation. il he chooses. The lead
crs of the Democratic party in New-Jersey are
warning about many things. but they arc prac-
tically united about one thing. that MIR. Clcvc-
land cannot safely be nominated. Mr.. Barnum
OF Connecticut is said to have similar con-
yction based upon what he knows OF his State
Governor Hill and his followers have a power
in New-York which the President is just be-
ginning to realize. About this time he wishes
that Mr.. Manning or Mr. Thompson were alive,
that Mr.. Tilden had not been angcred that
Mr.. Hewitt was not Mayor of New York, that
Mr.. Smith Weed could again be induced to
persuade Democratic manufacturers that
"Oicveland was as good Protcctionist as any
BODY. Win short, that he had some one COM
petent friend of influence to manage affairs
for him in his own State.
But one cannot cat his cake and have it too.
Mr.. Cleveland cannot expend his friends by
sclfshncss or stupidity. and yet have them
alive, Jealous and willing II it depended on
any efforts in these four States. by men who
personally care for Mr.. Cleveland. his nomina-
ton would not be probable. The fact is. how
ever, that it does not depend upon his personal
friends, but largely upon the "pernicious ac-
tiyityo of his oflice-holders. They are quito
aware that a change of Administration. in view
of Democratic passionate love for Civil Service
Reform. would mean change for them. We
shall see how effectively they will work.
Behind all this is the larger fact that the
party really has no other candidate upon whom
il can unite with any hope Of success. 1t is
folly to talk about Mr.. Hill. not because he has
not strength with the workers. but because,
If he should steal the nomination from Mr..
Cleveland. Clevelands friends would at least
have the power and the will to stab him in tho
hack Among many suicidal and foolish things
that the Democratic party might do. perhaps
the most clearly foolish and suicidal would be
the nomination of Hill in place OF Cleveland.
Int what other candidate can be named for
whom the delegates from New-York can be
secured? /
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-08
SLAVEAY AND ALCOHOL.


One of the best points in the Rev. DIR. III. X.
CAROLS admirable speech ON the hIrd-pal W
Prohibitionlsts, which we print in iull on an
other page, Is in the way he dlspUseS ol The
claim that the Prohibition party hhdS Justi-
ficatlon for its existence in the history OF the
an,i-slayery conflict A few earnest men
formed the Liberty party in 1910 because they
became convinced that there was no hope OF
the abolition of slavery through either p1 the
established parties, and that organization hnally
developed into the great Republican party.
This analogy is constantly used by the Prohi-
hilton advocates, and with considerable eject
among persons who are not accustomed To-
think for themselves. But. as DR.. Carroll
shows, there is not the slightest resemblance
between the two cases. The anti-slavcry men
formed separate organization because Chao
was the only way in which slavery couid DC
attacked. No md can truthfully say that IL
;s necessary TO form a Prohibition party In
order TO attack the liquor evil In many states
IL has been restricted TO remarkable extent,
and in most cases this has been done by tho
Republican party In every State the regula-
ton Of the liquor traffic so as to diminish us
evils within the narTOwcSt possible ilmlts' Is
the constant care of the Republican party.
In some of the States it has gone so far as to
mt on the statute books general prohibitory
laws. Does.any sane man suppose that II inc
old Wing party had done against slavery WhaV
the Republican party has done against lntcm-
perancc, the anti-slavcry leaders would have
formed a new partyP
The ProhibtiCnistS seek TO strengthen this
manufactured parallel by insisting that tho
sale of liquor is form Of wickcdness with
which there can be no compromise any moro
than there could be with slavery. The analogy
is utterly fallacious. Slavery was essentially
sinful, violation Of nature, not to be justified
under any circumstances or by any limitations.
No man could own another for an hour without
committing great moral wrong. But the pro-
ducton and sale of liquor ire not only morally
permissible, within certain limits, but are alb
solutely indispensable. Liquor is used to
great extent in tho arts, and also in medicine.
Here are two fields, at least. in which it would
be absurd, and even cruel. to prevent tho use
Of alcohol The ProhbtiOnists themselves
would probably admit this, but to admit that
the use of alcohol is ever to be tolerated is to
destroy utterly the likeness they wish to cstab-
Gsh between slavery and the drink evil
We give space to the Rev. DR. CarrolPs
speech because il is one of the best exposures
that has been made Of the sOphistrics and in
consistencies in which the third-party Pro-
hibition movement finds its sole support. a
COPY of il ought to he put in the hands of every
voter who has ever so much as thought that
the way to diminish the horrors OF the liquor
traffic was to vote so as to throw political power
into the hands of the liquordcalcrs and their
,cI;i;co1 f,iopdc
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present the nations fear the Almighty and
fight not and Prince Bismarck is overcome
with religious emotion.
The nations fight not, yet arc bending TO
Garth under the burdens of war taxation the
yearly expense of peace establishment OK
ceeding the. cost of Napolconio campaign.
II American criticism Of Prince Bismarck's
speech be tinged with cynicism, it will be be-
cause feeling of profound distrust is excited
in this free. industrial Republic by the spirit OF
militarism now rampant in Europe. peace
which ten millions of soldiers are kept under
arms to defend seems as unreal as one of mad
(nhclias dreams. Most unreal and unnatural
docs it seem when Prince Bismarck, who Is
himself largely responsible for the present
system of national ornaments, pleads for an
increase of 700. 900 reserves. yet confcsscs that
he has formed coalition with two OF the great
military Powers and is convinced that neither
Rnssia nor France intends to attack Germany.
n the nations continue their ornaments at
rninous cost. they must exhaust their indus,
trial resources sooner or later and repudlate
their debts Prince Bismarck cannot tell how
he can get the $4,000. 600 needed for his new
reserves. with war taxes already an intolerable
burden upon tho Eatherland and the finances
of all the military empires are in extreme dis
order. Yet 50 accustomed has Europe become
to this costliest of national Injuries. peace with
enormous ornaments, that Prince BlsmarcA's
army bill passes to a second reading with
rounds of applause, and eulogists in every
capital hail him with loud acclaim as the pro-
tector of the Continent.
This tone of cyncism in American criticism
will be deepened as the Chanccllors references
to what Is really the burning question in Euro
pean diplomacy are closely scanned. He is
candid and outspoken in discussing the i'm
probability of a rupture in Germany's relations
with France and Russia. and he has leisure Tor
copious "reminiscences Of the last fifty years OF
diplomacy, but when he comes to Bulgaria he
ia az vague. uncommunicative and ambiguous
rs the Delphic oracle Even with the speedy
prospect of getting two millions Of soldiers
the best in Europe-undcr harness. this cham
pion of peace does not venture to say anything
that is either reassuring or decisive respecting
Bulgaria Obsequious fatterers assert that ne
has built golden bridge for peace in Europe.
The approaches to that bridge do not lead from
tho Balkan, where the clash of arms has been
expected year after year. II is in that quarter
that the air is "clcctric with suspicion" If we
NAV borrow another Of Carlyle's characteristic
phrases and the "viccregent on earth" of the
bcllicose gospel Of peace with ornaments so far
distrusts his own nfallibity as to keep silence
when a continent is eager to have him speak.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-08
PERSONAL.

The fine new library given by Mrs. Eliza b. Wheaton
20 the town Of Norton, Mass, was oedica't" is'1
wednesday a poem by Miss Lucy Larcom being foaa
that OCCASION
Mrs. Harriet Lano Johnston Is visiting "aSnin9'oi'
but does not 90 INTO society.
Professor Mary W. Whitney, who takes Professor
Maria Mitches place at Vassar College, is an aiumna
~ vassar and not of Harvard as has boon stated She
has studied, however, at the Harvard Observatory
Tho largest and finest dog In Augusta, Malne'
according TO Tho Boston Globe" is nash belonging
10 Miss Margaret daughter OF the Hon James "
Blaine. 1t is ten months old and weighs l39 pounos
The late Sir Robert Gardens interest in Tho
London Times" began, says "The World p"ndoh,
before no was born. His father barrlster, married
Jemlma walter daughter OF the first and sister OF the
second John walter, propriotors Of The Tines The
paper had but lately changed Its style and title, having
been aforetme known az The Daily Universal Regis
teri At the wedding breakfast Of Mr. Garden and
Miss Walter the father of tho bride and proudly
endowed her, as a marriage gift, with column OF
advertisements IN the young and rising journal Inc
particular column was the third, OF, as 1t IL sOIne-
times called now tho "ag0ny column )" and 1t IS SAID
that the family lawyer, who present, but had not
been consulted in this important matter, not we'll
pleased with Mr.. Walters mpulsive generosity Wna'
ever the column in question was worth at that uno,
It's commercial value must have vastly increased as
the wears rolled on and little Master Robert came ihIo
the world proprietor Of an pndeveoped goio nino'
The announcement is made that Etelka Gcrster is
now In Cincinnati with friend taking rest; that her
voice Is as good as ever, and that in April she will
make public proof Of 1t by appearing IN MUSIC Hail. III
q concert with Compannis Concert Company
Senator Sherman has telegraphed his acceptance OF
the invitation to respond to toast at tho Lincoln
Day. banquet of the Ohio Republican League at Co
lumbus, February ID.
Tho German Crown Prince, next to the Emperor
has the largest number OF decorations In Germany
namely seventy-fou Next In order Is the Court
Marshal Count Pucklor with fy-one decorations; fol
lowed by Prince Bismarck with forty nine Fleid-Mar
shall Count Moltko with forty four; Chiof Of tho EN-
peror's Military Cabinet General Won Albedyll with
rty-thrco; Adjutant- General Count Lehndorf with
forty Prince William with thirty-slx; Prince Henry
with twenty seven; Count Herbert Bismarck with
twenty-sx; Prince Friedrich leopold with fourteen
and Count Wilhelm Bismarck with thirteen decorations
DR.. Asa Gray used to describe himself az OAR
winan, Thest, and aocepter Of tho Nicone Creed
NJ Cemenceau never used to go to tho Elysee when
A. Grcvy was there but no is now frequent ana
welcome visitor at tho ex Presidents HOME
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-08
PE4Ck WITH MENTS,

CARLYLE decrced Prince BIsmarck's infallibil-
ity in European craftsmanship as long ago as
1866. "The only man," he wrote, appointed
by God to be His viceregcnt here On earth In
these days and knowing he was so appointed
and bent with his whole soul on DONG and
able to do Gods work, is NJ. dc Bismarck"
The Chancellor has been omnipotent In Ger
many and Europe for twenty years or more.
He was never more powerful nor more con-
scious of his strength than he is to-day; and
apparently he accepts Carlyies ascriptlon OF
divine purpose in his mission in Europe.
Knowing that he alone acts for the Fatherland
in the diplomacy of the Continent, and that
at his word the effective army is to be increased
until there shall be million soldiers available
for service on the eastern frontier and another
million on guard beyond the Rhine. he remarks
with unction: awe Germans fear God and
rotbino else in the world The fear OF God
makes us wish to foster peace. lie VINO aVtacks
Germany will find ii armed to man. every
man having in his heart firm belief that God
is with usn The maintenance OF peace Oy
means of the most formidable armamcnts and
mcnaces Of war ever known Is thereby pro-
claimed to be the Providential order Tor The
government of the modern world. At tho
same time, the prophet of this new dispensation
Of diplomatic grace predicts an era OF peace
and tranquility. Neither in the eastern nor
in the western horizon is there cloud to be
seen even as small as a mans hand. In 1899
tho Eastern question moves in cycles OF
twenty years-there may be war; but for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-08

rapid transit, street pavements, dock improve
mcnts. ETC., and urged that they be carried out
in the fullest degree possible The Mayor
speaks the truth in his letter to the Exchange
when no says that sunless these recommended
tons shall in some way receive the public ap-
prevail they viii doubtless fall to the ground
without effect" That should not be their fate.
They are too wise and too well-considered to
20 UNDECIDED. But we pointed out yesterday
why, with the city government so largely under
the control OF the grog-shop, the people are
unwilling to spend their money for great i'm
provements. Ii there were any assurance that
i. would be honestly used it would be readily
nroyided
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-08
TIE TALK or THE DAY

A Kansas man objects to the designation "Gardon
of tho west for that State. lie says "Call It tho
SunAower State, and you'll hear our horn.
The secret of his success."s SO you are now editor
ard proprietor Of 'The Boys Champion
Yes, and making fortune out Of It,"
81 don't see how that can be. 1t is positively the
worst Jim Crow paper over saw"
81 know 1t, but each subscriber gets toy pistol
and twenty yards of string '-(Lnc0ln Journal
A correspondent complains in "The Boston Trans
crpt" that tho cultured people who attcnd the SYM
pbony concerts mako nulsances Of themselves by
Mostly leaving before tho concert Is over. and he ad
vocates tho vigorous Kissing Of such cultured and
representative Bostonians.
stray picture Of Mr.. George W. Chlds Ia travel
ling about tho country the picture of Lyman
Abbot. A picture Of Sir Charles Tupper, ofsCanada,
Is also performing the same duty
The European stuatIon-Foroign Premier-YOur
majesty the people arc grumbling about tho military
The King-what children tho people are They
ought to know that tho army cannot live on less than
SThey know that, sire, but they say tho army can
be rcduced Thov want it reduced one hail. not
Very well. Declare war"-(omaha World.
wink from tho Czar sneeze from Bismarck
now adays f. sufficient to set aoat columns Of rumors
that peace In Europe IS imminent But
Americans needn't look for any serious trouble until
big dallles begin sending over their war correspond
ents Then look Out for tho fun 10 begin SO says
old campaigner.
An Awful scarc.-Society Belle Mother Mr DO Bras
has proposed and have accepted
Motber-Wbat3 Oh YOU wicked, ungrateul girl,
after all we've done for you. Mr. DO Brass hasn't
cent to bless himself with and won't havo until bis
father and grandfather die
"The Mr. DO Brass am referring to Is tho grand
father"
"Bnt there "a no noed to fear tho hatred Of Rus
sa. No wars wagcd from moro hatred for 'ther
wise Franco would have to DO at with Italy and
tho wloe world" There is scarcely a living French
n an, Max Ri, included who will ever forgive Bis
marck for having thus they Will say, COMPOUNDED
England with Franco
Stranger ito Office boy-Dd you tell the editor there's
a man down stairs what wants 10 knock him down an
drag him outf
Office boy-Yes sir: an no says VIII you kindly step
up at once as no wants TO go to dinner.
Stranger somewhat mdor)-W oll-er-I don't want
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-08
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC NOTES.

Tho Kneise Quartet, OF Boston, will give our public
an opportunity to judge of Its merits on Saturday
evening in Seinway Hall Tho members are four Oh
Mr. GercIes best players the leader being his prin-
cipal violin. Tho programme consists of Schuberts
quartet In d minor Schumann's quartet In major,
Op Al No 8. and RubinSten's trio, op. 81, In which
Herr Ansorge Will play tho panofOrte.
Tho fourth concert of tho Philharmonic Society Il
for next Saturday evening at the Metropolitan
Opera House. The programme comprises an overture,
"Prometheus.r by Bargr Bachs concerto In G major,
Cor strings, tho Eroca7 symphony and two vocal
numbers sung by Herr Emil Fischer. Tho pubic re-
bearsal will take place as usual on Friday afternoon
Edwin Booth and Lawrence Barrett are enjoying
q prOdigous In the South where they draw tho
largest audiences known In that
part Of tho republic. They are now playing an
engagement Of one week in Now Orleans, after which
they will traverse tho large cities OF Texs, on their
way to San Francisco whore they TO act for three
wees beginning March O.. In tho latter city t hSS
seats and boxes at the theatre where they play VIII
be sold at auction
Tho German actress, Nine. Niemann Raabe, wiz
come back to New-York on February ~, appearing
at the Star Theatre The dirty drama OF " Fran
clon,, by Dumas, IS then to DO offered here for tho
first time. Nine Niemann Raabe Will saul for EUROPE
on February 49, aboard the Vera This performer
has met with considerable success In Chicago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-08
to tske no advantage OF man with an empty stomach
Toll him TIL In again@EpOch

TO tske no advantage OF man with an empty stomscE
Toll him I'll como In again-tEpoch.
Tho generous applause with which Father EIiisO
was greeted by the Republicans @of pure Americas
stock" he himself called them, at tho big High
license meeting In Ohickerng Hall, takes the grounl
from under tho fect of those "DImmycrats" who asu
preparing during the coming campaign to launch theh
Charges OF Know N0thingism against the party %
Lincoln to tave of II possible the tremendous desetiou
OF lrIh Democrats who in November next will holy
give back the rens Of National Government into homes
hands.
Deceptive Appearances. -washingfon lady tshowing
visitor the sghs)-Thst gentleman who Just sat dowa
Is an old member Tho ono now speaking
Mrs. AIlwool-You don't sayi wen now, he donN
look DIT uke pugilst LTD Bits.
Another British echo Of tho recent meeting Of ths
American Board in Springfield: rural paper in ons
Of tho northern counties Of England tho other day
gave emphasis to its assertion that all Americans
board by saying that largo convention of American
Boarders was held in the State Of Springfield shors
tmo ago
In soclety.-Oh. Hattie, you should have attended,
Hattie tsur,,SSu;ly-Paradlseserman' What lind q
Eoile (rapturousy)-why, don't You knowi HS
ono whore there are ever SO many moro gentlemeA
Hattie (tearfully,-How lovely I'm sory
missed it.-(Washington Critic
This would be good time for some ono to testify
to the simple Christian Life Of "Fatty' Walsh and
Rollln Marble Squire.
Many desertions continue to take place from the
French army in Tonkn All tho deSertefS who asv
recaptr,red are shot without conjunction Lately
oghteon soldiers Of the Foreign Legion ran away Iron
Sonthay with Q lot OF arms and accoutrements. The{
were caught in the mount de6les ater chsso which
lasted Considerable tmo and tho eighteen were con
demned to be shot at 1t is said that whom Tho
mon wero drawn up In single file In front OF tncR
graves the adjutant who was In charge OF tho nnas
party DRIED out with OATH on seeing some OF the
doomed mon fall slightly out OF ther alignment, Cana
follows keep your dressing better than thai, .yss
than tho prisoners with paradelko punctualty sragh>
ened Themselves up and obeyed as they were on tn
drill ground or at q review Thon the fatai comms sn
terrible volley. Tho sd1utants words-tf they were
ever uttered and It Is probable that thoy were-shov
that an iron discipline stu prevails In tho French
Foreign Decentralization Telegraph.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-08
The American Register OF Paris, is greatl

"The American Register Of Paris. is greatly
ANNOYED by the appearance in the French news
papers Of n circular from Secretary Whitney
questing plans for the construction of a submarine
steel naval vessel. 1t cannot understand why he
should take it for granted that the superiority OF
Americans to citizens of other nations in inventive
genius is myth. 1t does not hesitate to say that
whatever may be the motive of his action the Sec
retarys confession of the dcarth OF constructive
genius at home is most humliating to the National
pride. Americans are fully capable Of building
their own vessels without recourse to foreign ma
tons. and we do not want their plans. But what
we do want Is a Secretary Of the Navy with o
few elementary notions respecting the national
dignity. and capacity of his oounfrymen." 81 The
Register is perhaps unduly severe upon the Sec
r.fnry. who taken ny bIin~'lf Is h,t S. hal or
American. but whose misfortune 1T is to be con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-08
TEN PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGN-Europe's CENTRAL figure; what Prince
Bismarck said and what he left unsaid in his
great speech before the Reichstag; what Europe
thinks Of the speech - France and Russia
have no such confidence In Bismarck as Bismarck
reposes in the Gar. - The Jockey Club has
directed Sir George Chetwynd to bring suit for
libel against Lord Durham. - Archbishop
MscEvily denies the rumor that the Pope is OPP
posed to the legitimate aspirations OF the Irish
people. - The Military Loan bill has been APP
proved by the committee of the Reichstag with
cut modification.
CoSGREss-Both branches in sesson.-Senate:
Mr. Platt concluded his speech on the Presidents
message. - Mr.. Eustis spoke strongly against
the Extradtion treaty. - House: Various
committees reported bills. - bill to amend
the internal revenue laws passed.
Observation-Disclosures William Means, president
Of the Metropolitan Bank Of Cincinnati, Was
arrested. charged with Incorporating over
$500, 900 Of the funds Of the bank of which he
was president. - Strikers were quiet at Shen-
andoah Penn, but the BEADING collieries were
unable to continue work. - 1t was rumored
that Governor Hill will appoint General James
McIeer Quarantine Commissioner. - The
Excise Committee Of the Assembly gave another
hearing on the Crosby High License bill -
An agreement reached among the stockholders Of
She South Pennsylvania Railroad. - The trial
Of Mrs. Robinson for the poisoning Of Prince A.
Freeman began at Cambridge.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-An old man committed
suicide by placing himself in front of an elevated
train at Forty -second-st and Ihird-ave.; he was
not identified. but his name is probably Callahan
- The Cotton Exchange approved Mayor
Hewtt's suggestions rapid transit, streets and
piers. - A pigeon shooting match between two
Wall Street men. - Greenweu, accused Of
numbering Lyman S. Weeks, of Brooklyn, to have
Q new trial. - Mrs. William Hamilton began a
suit against q Naw-Rochelle real estate dealer,
charging him with swindling her. - Assistant
Superintendent Harrison of the public schools will
resign ON account of i'll health. - Stocks dull
with Irregular fluctuations closing steady at figures
The Weather. indications for to-day: Light
rain or SNOW, followed by colder, fair weather.
Temperature yesterday Highest, SO degrees;
lowest, "a average, 80 7-S.