New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-14

In his speech at Newark Mr.. Thurman made no
attempt to explain his remark about the hopeless
ness Of genuine reform in the Civil Service until
the onc-term principle in reference to the Pres-
dency is adopted Mr.. Thurman once very
selections about the incumbent OF that high Office
using his immense patronage to procure his renom-
nation and secure his reelection. Where is that
soiicitudc now? Has Mr.. Thurman forgotten, or
mas he changed his mind lie owes it to the poo
pie to clear up this point After his unfortunate
experience in Ncw-York and Newark of course he
cauuct be expected to make speech of eXplana-
ton But he Is not yet too feeble to write or
dictate letter
Lord Derby once suggested that It would ne very
with lui.l ed liIJaiiy.-lfoude Spectator
In that happy event, retaliation upon Canada
would probably be looked upon with more equa-
nimity than it is to-day by the mother country"
II the decision Of Judge Ney that under the
Iowa Prohibitory law man cannot lawfully
manufacture cider for use in his own fimily, sho Ill
be sustained by the Of highest resort, it will
become the manifest duty Of the State to pro-
vide for a bonded warel. ouse in each town, in
which farmers may store their cider until, as
vinegar, it becomes a legitimate article Of con-
sumption and commerce 1t would be strange
condition Of affairs II the apple-grower should be
compelled to let his unmarlletable fruit go to
waste, and 70 purchase for himself and his family
the compound turned out by the vinegar factory.
II meaning Grover Cleveland and the
Democratic party" have entered upon crusade
of free trade" why is it that radical Free
Trader as Henry George, who would sweep every
custom house from the face Of the earth, Is
earnestly supporting Mr.. Cleveland for reelection
am for Grover Cleveland because l am Free
Trader Mr. George said at the Cooper Union
Anti-EIill meeting. Has Henry made mistake
The Presidents check isn't circumstance in
bigncss TO the check which the Democrats will
receive in November.
Chaunccy VI. Depew, \. NJ, LII D., N. Y. c. II.
T. H. r. is ba~lk from Europe He needs not the
assurance that the town is glad TO sec him. Man
haitian Island always feels rather lonely whilc he
Is away from her and pending his absence nobody
has any appetite for dinner, or at least for after
dinner The reception which he met with yoster-
day was 50 hearty that it Must have convinced him
that the progress of time serves merely TO add
iervency to the friendships which he inspires The
season Is now open.
There has been no Improvement yet IN the side
walk IN front Oh the dtmOllSHcu ITtHtHo iiONcl'
During the sharp showers Wednesday night 1t
was in - bad d condition ever, and the only
safety for the pedestrian was to walk along the
narrow curbstonc or take to the pavement The
Tribune has already called attention to the shock
ing neglect of the builder, or whoever IS respon-
sible for this state Of things Why do not the
city authorities see to it that decent temporary
sidewalk is put down here while the improve
ments are in progress? Something ought to be
done without any further delay.
To Inquirer You ask what Mr. Cleveland meant
when he wrote in his letter of acceptance OF com
plcte and solemn self-consecration.' Why. OBJ
,iously lie was referring to self-consecration so
complete and solemn as to enable President to
support David b. Hill for reelection.
The undersigned beg leave TO announce that they
have fo:uled partnership for the dissemination
of reform and anti-reform rackets. The Wash
ington member of the firm will give his attention
10 the reform rackets and the Albany member TO
the anti-refcrm racllcts. but the proits-if any
will 20 into common pool for the benefit of
both The partnership will expire on the first
Tuesday after the first Monday IN November at
sundown. The firm 6atters itself that cheaper
set OF rackets Of both sorts never offered 20
the pcop.e of New-York. Our motto is all things
70 all men" Racl1ets for the marines speciality.
c. Cleveland. Washington
D. b. Hill. Albany.