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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26
TIE TRIIyIyG or ArDJEycFs

1t is an excellent idea to have schools of act
ing, so that actors can be taught many things
they ought to know without having to learn
them, as an eloquent man said he had learned
oratory. at the expense Of his audiences. But
there are things which the audiences should
know too, and there ought TO be some way Of
training them.
There is an unmistakable charm about a
GOOD listener SO to an actor or musician Of
genuine artistic feeling there must be a real
satisfaction in playing to an asscmblage Of
good listeners discriminating audience, one
which the artist knows will not lavish ap-
plausc upon him unless he deserves it. Amer
lean audiences are noted for cordially, and no
one would wish to discourage this amiablc
trait. which is certainly national character
istic. but it is worth considering whether a
little more reserve on their part would not
make their praise more valuable.
One abominable trick, which our audiences
have in common with the Engish-for they
are very much alke-is that OF recalling an
actor who goes off after a strong scene during
The progress Of an act, and making the play
wait until the prolonged applause forces him
to rcappcar and bow his acknowledgements.
This utterly destroys'the illusion. and ~ with
out any excuse whatever. But it is not an
uncommon thing to see orr best actors respond
to such calls, simply because they know that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

tho greater number OF which have been organ
lied since the convention in Chiclsnring Hail.
In the Northwest the idea has taken deep root
since January 200 clubs, with membership
of 10000 men. have been started in Minnesota
alone From West Virginia and Kentucky
word comes of the most gratifying character.
The question of protection is having marked
effect there, and the Republican clubs efforts
to educate workingmen are certain to bear
abundant fruit The club movement is not an
cphcmeral affair; it has caught the popular
fancy, and there is every reason to believe that
from II results of large significance will flow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26
ENGLAND AND ARBITRATION.

An influential body of Englishmen presented
few months ago to the President memorial
in favor of establishing an arbitration court for
the settlement Of international disputes. From
time TO time the cable dispatches have con-
taincd references to resolutions passed at public
meetings in England expressing approval of
this Christian method OF sctllag differences
arising between nations. The advocates OF
this pacific movement will find the Venezuela
question exceedingly useful as an Objcct-lesson
by which their Government may be taught the
advantages of arbitration The diplomatic
correspondence between Great Britain and
Venezuela shows that in the territorial and
boundary disputes which have arisen during
the last forty years the weaker State has
pleaded in yam for this precise method OF
securing permanent peace. Great Britain
has been repeatedly asked to refer the ques-
lions at issue to arbitratOrs and has persist
emily refused 10 do so. Meanwhile che terri
torial claims of British Guiana have steadily
been enlargcd one river after another has
been designated as the proper boundary; and
the discovery Of the rich gold fields OF Caratal
has finally led to proclamations Of exclusive
sovereignty and threats OF military occupation.
A study Ct the diplomatic correspondence VIII
convince English friends of the arbitration
movement that their Foreign and Colonial
Offices are excellent fields for their missionary
enterprise.
without attempting to enter into the details
Of this international quarrel, we may briefly re-
cite the essential facts. Great Britain's title
to her possessions in Guiana was acquired
from Holland in 1914, when the three colonies
of Esscquibo, Demerara and Berblce were Tor
mally coded. That the Dutch did not consider
themselves to be in legal possession OF terri
tory beyond the Essequibo is apparent from the
fact that they did not include in their ccsslon
any colonies but those specifically named.
Venezuela claims the districts in dispute by
virtue of succeeding to Spain in all rights to
what is known as Venezuelan Guiana. The
Essequibo is the boundary recognized in the
first Constitution of the Republic, but The terri
tories 10 the north and west Of it have gradually
been encroached upon by the enterpnsng set
tiers of British Guiana. When in ls41 COM
missioner for the British Government set up
boundary posts and asserted dominion over
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

rigBal sketches, aided Mrs. Botta IN making to
Album intended for tho benefit OF the women and
Children of Paris after the disasters OF the Francos
pruss.an war The four thousand dollars which 70.
mancd from the of tho work after dcducting the
expense, was given to the French Academy In 1874,
With The condition that every four yoars whom the
interest should reach the sum Of one thousand dvlsss
that amount should be awarded 70 the author Of the
best work on the condition Of women No competitor
for tie prize appearing for the present year. the
Academy proposed to Mrs Botta TO place the fund IN
the HANDS TO use in the interest OF ntcfatore To
this she consented, and she has received the fono"ne
lcitcr from VI. Camille Douced, the permanent sec.
rotary Your acceptance Of The proposal snomttsd
to You was highly appreciated by the Aeahemy ana
an charged with the duty Of conveying 10 YOU Us
thanks Authorized by your letter, mas passeu ING
following resolution: Thereafter the Itotta Prize "
1000 francs WILL every three years be devOied 20
such uses as the Academy may deem pest 10 promote
the interests Of literature Por tho next year ohy,
the whole amount of this prize, from the occrpcd IN
cfest Will be 5000 francs In the succeeding years
II viii alternate with the two trlennia prizes OF 3o
francs EACH established by NJ. Theirs and ~ Guizot'
Thus, you see, Madame, that your prize Is place 10
honorable com paBy and be assured the Aesoemy
Will make tho best use of It,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

Barima and Amacuro there was an indignant
remonstranco from Venezuela. The posts were
removed by order of the British authorities,
but the pretensions and greed OF the colonis's
were in no way relaxed. Then followed long
series of negotiations for the establishment Of a
definite frontier by arbitration, in which the
British Government on one pretcN after an
ether declined to make terms with the Republic
As late as 1888, after the Morocco, the
pomaron and the Amacuro had been named by
The British Foreign Office in response to Ncne-
zuela's historic claims to the Esscquibo, pro-
gross in the negotiations seemed possible.
Lord Granville proposed that the three qucs-
tions of boundaries commerce and pecun'ary
,,oims should be brought forward smultane-
ously for amicabc settlement. General Blanco
obtairod in London after negotiating a treaty
OF commerce, distinct promise from the For
c,en Office that all remaining disputes should
be referred to arbitrator. This promise has
not been kept by Lord Granvilc's successors.
The claims of Great Britain have been extended
as far rs the Orinoco River. The territories
in dispute have been occupied by British col
onists. Venezuelan officials have been dis
placed and prosecuted, the gold mines have
been seized and the right of dominion has been
exercised in various forms. While the Re
public has never failed to protest against these
invasions of territory and usurpations Of
authority, her Ministers and ncgotiatOrs have
invariably protested willingness TO leave every
uucstion at issue to the decision Of a third
Power. Great Britain in its dealings with this
feeble little State has never consented to sub
nit the case on its merits to the arbitration Of
a third Power.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26
TOUCHING syMpArHy-IN WHICH EVERYBODY
SIIAIF<.
FROM The Ne %. York sun

Tas Ne0 fgFN SUM-
We NAV announce that the Larry ooahin sie ,ass
meter stood Yesterday at TO- tbs hsnos, rcs''c' sn''
Very meritorious aud practical suggestion "a ms
nlshed By corres onden no oa sns' sv0, NV
re- easct of strengthening ami sustaining Larry
in his fierce struggle with his dyy,c dsscrSes
~ hand oisan we're realty good one. and II care
mi censorship were exercised az to tho music rem
der.d within Larrysp hearing, the insult wouia "
ponocci.i to him and bad for tho divvle.
All such practical suggestions, when onered ~
eooa faith and IN spirit OF sympathy With " Larry,
4, tbe terr,be stress OF his undertaking. VIII 90 wer
coined by The sun. Our columns are open 70 az AZ
t,ea thai seems likely 10 be useful TO Larry. lpS
fiends aud supporters Of ths divve, X any sSsn
there tc, should address thcr COMMUNICATIONS 49,
whera
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

the audience will not give over until they 40
A French audience, which has finer arIistlc
sense than an Anglo-Saxon one,-is better
trained. in other words. not be guilty OF
this offence against good taste. Any auditor
who helps to force an actor to rcappear at such
a time by persistent applauding, simply exhibits
himself as an gnoramus and person OF bad
taste. If this could once be well understood
there would be an end Of the habit. for every
man and woman likes to be considered we'll
informed and discriminating.
There are other bad habits of which our
audiences are guilty, but which arc not always,
perhaps, peculiar to them. One is that Of
bullying conccrt-singcrs and players into an
unreasonable number of cncorcs. People are
known to count upon these in advance II
they are to have three pieces from celebrated
prima donna, they'll feel sure of at least sM'
and they'll try to get nine. Then 1t often nap
pens that when an audience has insisted upon
an encore, it is satisfied with that and does not
reward the performers compIaisancc with
single sound of applause. This is ungrateful.
The performer should not be allowed to feel
that he has OycrtaXcd his welcome There are
people who hum all the music at concert or
the opera Their case seems to be hopeless,
except for one remedy. which few would nave
the courage to attempt. They have been sat'r-
led caricatured, vilfed frowned upon and
glarcd at but still they so on humming. Then
there is the man who keeps up a steady stream
Of audible explanation to his companion at the
theatre as TO what is coming next. and tho
woman who repeats every word as it is said,
interspersed with the frequent dear. dear"
and the iluminative swell we'll" The people
who come late are gricvous offenders, but the
worst Of all are those who. by loud and persist
ent talking whether in the theatre, or at the
concert or opera, destroy for Others The pleasure
they do not care to enjoy themselves.
There is one way in which the better trained
norton of an audience can control the re-
maindcr-that is. by Kissing. Tho American
shrinks from kissing performer. 1t seems
10 him cruel and brutal, especially as the per-
formers livelihood depends upon the favor OF
his hearers. II a number of persons, however,
who arc disturbing the audience by talking or
bv iniudicious applause or other offences
should he Kissed. no one individual would DC
spccially singled out, and they would snlicr
only an injury to their feelings which they
undoubtedly deserve But will any one nave
the courage to begin?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26
THE GRACE D4RLTNG or NEBRASKA.

THE GRACE D4RLTNG OF NEBRASKA.
Edward Thomson. writing TO " The Central
Christian Advocate. from BARLEY, Kansas, gives
a Craphic description of the escape or the heroic
school teacher, Minnie Freeman, with sixteen
pupils, through the terrific snow storm on jan
nary 49, The wind blew in the door OF her
school-house she fastened it with hail ana
piece of kindling wood. When the air became
bitterly cold she marched the children rouha the
ROOM singing lively songs, to keep them from
freezing Then part of the house gave way De-
fore the blast, and she saw that there was no
hone but in flight The children were panic
stricken. Fear and excitement were calmly
ouelIed by the intrepid teacher In cheerful
tones all were ordered to bundle on their wraps
and prepare TO face the storm. Miss Minnie in
spected the work and saw that each child was
as fully protected possible.
Then the march began. There was no tying OF
the children together the early reports stated,
but all Joined hands, and with the teacher IN
front prepared TO face the storm. The nearest
house was half mile away, and the WIND was
in their faces most of the distance. No one could
see more than three or four feet ahead, and 1t Is
inconceivable how this slender girl kept her
charges within her control. There was not stone
or a tree or a stump to guide them. Some OF the
drifts were three feet deep, and they had TO let
go each others hands in struggling through them.
| Some became exhausted from cold and nervous
| fright, but all along the line sounded the CHEEKY
| voice Of Minnie Freeman. little boy got stuck
| in o drift; she pulled him out, and shouted to all
| to press on. A little girl fell behind and the
| brave teacher took her in her arms and carried
her a short distance still cheering the others II
is Il mystery how she got through herself; it is
a far greater mystery how she saved the sixteen
| children 1t seemed as il her spirit Of heroism
was contag lous and inspired each little one to
efforts that strong men struggling alone could
| hardly have made. She we'll deserves the title
| of the Grace Darling OF Nebraska
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

Tho attractions which Florida holds seem to
be especially strong for not few well-known
citizens since the Trust investigations were set
on foot According 10 President Cleveland,
Florida at this season abounds in "the balmy
air. the bloom and verdurc OF summer" He
did not mention the additional feature that no
Congressional or legislative committees are
holding sessions down there. Doubtless this
point will be included in the next edition Of
the guide-bOoks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26
The Liberal setback in Doncaster is not a

The Liberal setback in Doncaster is not
greater triumph for the Unionists than the re-
cent election in West Southwark was for the
Gladstonians. In fact. the Liberal gain in the
London borough was proportionatcly larger
Still, the Unionists are greatly encouraged and
everything indicates that Home Rule is not to
be won without protracted struggle. The
secret thought Of the Tories is that they can
wear out Mr.. Gladstone. and that with him out
of the way Home Rule will fall to pieces. They
forget that great principle founded on justice
always survives the man who advocates it.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

Mr. Depow's statements about the effects OF
free trade in Holland, reported in an interview
had with him in Chicago, are commended to all
Free Traders and to those Protectionlsts, II
there are any such, who may be wavering IN
heir faith. Under free trade business In
Holland has become unrcm,meratiye, and pow
srty, distress, labor troubles, etc. have 1oi-
lowed This ruinous policy, MIR. Depew was
told last summer, is persisted in because tho
men at the head of the Government "are all
theorists" Theories that do not stand the
test of experience are worthless Protection
has stood that test and cannot be regarded as
theory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

According to correspondent of I" The Albany
Times" DEM no true Democrat can he Free
Trader Now let this correspondent proceed TO
demonstrate that " no true negro can be black
man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

Some OF the earnest friends Of the canals would
seem to be laboring under the impression that
those favoring any smaller appropriation this year
than 81 900, 900 nnfrendly to the policy Of
canal improvement. This is an unjustifable mis-
take A number of our legislators at Albany who
advocate an appropriation of say 100000, are
MS truly devoted to the canals as the men who are
strenuous for the larger sum. And they are legs-
lators. too who, while bent upon economy, are not
bent upon parsmony. II every worthy object
which presents itself in the Legislature this year
should receive all it asks for, the sum total would
he apt to frighten the taxpayers. 1t might
frightcn them so badly that they would turn
around and send men to the Legislature another
year pledged to keep the strings Of the public
purse drawn absurdly tight. There is such a
thing as pursuing policy which will cause the
golden-egg goose to stop laying
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

Highly acceptable reports of the progress of
the Republican club movement were received
at the meeting of the National Leagues Ex-
rcutiye Committee yesterday. The secretary's
records show that there are more than thou
sand clubs in existence throughout the country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

Mayor Chapin's proposal that Brooklyn shall
issue bonds to a large amount III order TO lay
better pavements, erect school-houses and pro-
vide small parks in the rapidly growing sections
of the city, is doubtless made IN good 1alth; ana
if the money was certain to be honestly expended
the proposition would probably not arouse Vast
amount ~ opposition. But so long as political
ring of such character as that which dominates
Broolxlyn is to control the laying out Of such a
large sum, the Republican majority IN the Legs
laturc will do well to give the matter more thah
O cursory examination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

."The change is enormous" says our London
correspondent in his dispatch this morning,
speaking of the revision Of the rules OF pro-
.edure in the House of Commons. A significant
circumstance about the revision is the rapidity
with which it was accomplished. On two
previous occasions weeks were spent in amend
Ing the rules without securing absolute control
over the time of Parliament. Now radical
changes have been effected after single even
ing's debate. The revised rules enable divi-
sion to be reached at midnight and put an end
10 late and all-night sessions. In matters OF
procedure Parliament has been behind every
other legislative body in the world. 1t has
until now retained cumbersome forms OF lcgis-
latiOn, of which the Nationalists have taken
advantage when necessary to do so to call
attention to the Irish cause. But that neces-
sty, happily, no longer exists.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

1t is stated that some enterprising opponent Of
sumptuary laws has discovered way OF putting
up job on whiskey so as to age it beautifully
in few days. He can, for example, take whislley
of 1888 and by subiccting it to his racket for
week age it into whislley bottled in 1892 II
has been suggested that some of the statesmen
who are placing Presidential booms on the market
just now would do well to get at the secret of this
genius. Their booms are raw green, overyoung.
They need aging very badly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

Partisans Of the Administration are not salts
fed with Secretary Bayards treaty Of capitulation
abject and humilating as it is. They wish to
make an absolute surrender of the historical and
treaty rights acquired by the United States be fore
and after the Revolution. The Herald of this
town published yesterday a chart protesting to
show the general lines of exclusion from the coasts
Of Canada and Newfoundland within which Ameri-
can fishermen not to take fish. Singularly
enough these lines include those portions Of the
coasts Of the Gulf OF st. Lawrence where the
Americans have undisputed rights to take dry
and cure fish BY the Treaty Of el5 The Her
ad' with amazing generosity gives away the
treaty rights Of fishing OH the southern shores OF
the Magdalen Islands, on the coasts Of Newfound-
land from Cape Ray eastward to the Ramean
Islands and northward to the Quirpon Islands,
and presumably on the seaboard OF Labrador from
Mount Jolly through the straits OF the Belle Is
lands We are not aware that Secretary Bayard
has surrendered these privileges IN territorial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

II Is monstrous that such treaty should ever have
been even suggested, much less approved by the
President 1t is a clever political dodge the part of
Canada 10 force her goods into the United states mar
kets. on tho part of our own country II IS merely
anoi her spec linen Of the limp and infane diplomacy
which has characterized the foreign policy Of he
United States since the mantle OF Secretary Of State fell
upon the shoulders OF that incompetent local celebrity
Mr. Thomas F. Bsysrd. Of Wilmington, Del Il Boston
Commercial Bulletin.
This is the deliberate judgment, not OF politi-
cal organ, but OF purely commercial and nom
partisan journal which is singularly well informed
respecting the fisheries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

Angostura B,ttcrs have been for over 90
ytars The standard regulators OF the oGes'e
orgaps BE sure you get the genuine article
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

The verdict Of sherf's jury upon the question
of sanity isn't worth the paper 1t Is written upon
and where it is woman's sanity thst is Doing
INQUIRED into, the whole proceeding is likely to be
absurd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

The sufferers by the cyclone which nearly de-
stroycd Mount Vernon ILL.,, have had their misery
increased by drenching rain and are III IL moSO
pitiable condition. A large sum has already been
sent to their relief but the response to the appear
for assistance has not been as generous Is couIu
be wished The situation of those whose homes
have been destroyed is such as to arouse sympathy
in every benevolent breast. What Is needed Is
immediate relief, and the entreaty for 1t should
not be in vain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

waters which were acquired By the Treaties oil
1913 and 1918. Probably he would have been
elad 90 do so II the British Commissioners had
asked the favor, but they lacked the efrcntery
required for SO monstrous demand Would 1t
not be well for Tartisans of the Administration to
have some little knowledge Of the subject before
they nrenarc charts and try 70 explain them1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

General Newton prefers serving the United States
to bearing the wear and tear of the County De-
mocracy collar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-26

A.-BoBER's BITTEEs since 1923 ack, owl
,feeA &c FAR the and FISRsT stomach Dtters
rnahc. whether taken rUgK O with wines or LIQUORS