New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-04-09

dry-docks' in which foreign vessels OF war can
quietly 20 TO the bottom when hurricane comes,
and then be pumped out and brought TO the surface
in fine weather.
Objections 10 Mr. Egnn's appointment as Min
ister 70 Chilli have been raised in some quarters
on the ground that there are many Englsh-born
residents in that country who will be affronted
by his presence ut the capital. more illogical
plea was never offered. Those residents have been
British subjects, and so has Mr.. Egsn. II they
take offence from his appointment they virtually
declare that Ireland does not belong in the UnStad
Kingdom, since they discriminate against him on
account Of his Irish birth. Mr.. Egan IS now an
American citizen, and will represent not them, but
the Government OF the United States; but If they
object 10 his appointment because he is an Irish
man, they assume that his native island is not
an integral part Of the United Kingdom. Very
moor Unlonists are they, IL they consider an Irish
man something less than British subject. When
n British Minister is appointed to Washington no
body asks whether he is q Scotchman, Welsh
man, an Irishman or an Englishman IL Is enough
for any American 10 know that he represents the
British Government. Mr.. Egnn is an American
and represents the United States The CHILEAN
Government win not think the worse Of him for
having been born on one rather than on the other
side OF St. Georges Channel.
II the fight between Herrick DEM, of Albany,
and Murphy (Dem.), Of Troy, becomes much more
serious Governor Hin may regard 1t as his painful
duty TO summon them 70 O reading Of the riot act
at the Executive Chamber. 1t is sad TO see
brothers camping on each others trail with their
respective bootlegs filed with rAz0rs.
II there were no other reason why the Senate
should not postpone action on the Excise bill there
is excellent in the fact that the Republican
strength In that body will soon be diminished by
the retirement Of Senator Van Colt TO assume his
duties as Postmaster in this city. The loss Of one
Senator will still leave the Republicans enough
votes to pass the measure with some to spare pro-
vided that they present an unbroken front. In
view of possible contingencies, however, 1t will be
the part OF wisdom to pass this bin while Mr.. Van
Colt is still in Albany
There is news Of a new kind Of glass that
will enable us 10 distinguish tho one-two-hundred-
and-four-milli on-sevcn-hun part
of an inch' by the aid Of this glass person
with good eyes will be able TO see Just how
much chance the Democrats have OF carrying the
country in 1892 on the tariff reform" ISSUE
For once o fugitive criminal has succeeded in
conceallng himself cffectually. Allusion is made
10 William r. Foster, IT,, who ran away in Sep
TENDER last, after having embezzled $4,000
from the gratuity fund of the Produce Exchange
According to the annual report regarding the fund.-
all the efforts TO trace Foster have been I'M
availing, In spite Of an offered reward Of $4,000
and the distribution OF 5000 circulars describing
the fugitive. Foster was one Of the meanest
Of criminals, but against the blachness OF his
depravity stands forth with conspicuous bright
ness the act Of his father In presenting to the
fund $4,000 as partial Offset to the infamy
Of his son.
The United States Navy was known to be in a
bad way, but startled country was not prepared
for the sinking Of the ancient Pensacola in o
dry-doek.
Ex-Alderman Edward T. Fitzpatrick is looming
up as candidate for appointment as Dock Com
missioner. At any rate II not looming up, In the
strict use of language, no has attained to the
honor of being mentioned in some Of the news
papers as o possibility in connection with that
Office. Does any reader ask Who Is ex-Alderman
Edward T. Fitzpatrick? Alas, how feeting is
Famel Only six short years ago ex-Alderman
Edward 7. Fitzpatrick carved his name las he
supposed In enduring characters on tablet In