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dynasty degrees Of rank are distributed
| among the Princes OF the imperial house.
| Tho sons, however, OF Prince OF the first
order become Princes OF the second order,
and so on the descendants of tho twelfth
generation sinking into the commonalty.
SO in England the younger son OF Duke
would be styled by courtesy Lord JOHN or
Lord GEoRGE, but the grandsons would be
commoners without any handle to their
names. Besides this qualified acceptance
of the hereditary principle in the case of the
relatives OF the imperial family, there are in
China four Marquises whose title descends
to the eldest sons instead of declining q
grade with each generation. One OF these
hereditary marquisatcs was conferred on
TsENG Kwo Fow, the father OF the Marquis
TsENG, in recognition of his incompatible
services during the Tapping rebellion. or
TsENG Kwo Fow, by the way, L1-HUNG-
CHANG, the present Viceroy OF Petchili, was
at one time the Secretary, and another Of his
protGgGs was tho late TAO TsUNG.TANG, the
reconqueror OF Kashgar. Aside from his In
heritance OF his fathers marquieate, the late
Ambassador to Great Britain, France, and
Russia belonged to one OF the oldest and
most ilustrlous families OF China, being n
descendant OF that companion and disciple
OF CoNFUCTUs who composed the Taheo,"a
work possessing not merely n classical but
a sacred character.
1t might have been supposed that such a
man would entertain an exaggerated rever-
ence for CoSFUCIUs and for the civil service
system which makes knowledge OF the Con-
tucian literature the sole qualification for
Official employment On the contrary, the
Marquis TsENG refused to submit to the cx-
amlnatons which are usually the sole gate
ways to official employment His father
procured for him admission to the kwa-Tzu-
CHEN, or Imperial College, entrance into
which carries the privilege of gaining official
rank without examination. 1t is not to be
inferred that the Marquis had no literary
tastc. AS a matter OF fact, he attained no
inconsiderablc rank as poet, and was noted
for his skill in all the various styles OF Chi
nese caligraphy. 1t was, however. his opin-
ion, and he never hesitated to proclaim it,
that literary proficiency was no test OF
fitness for official employment and that it
would be well for China could her civil SER
vice system be swept away. The high func-
lions intrusted to the Marquis TsENG con-
sHtuted memorable instance OF the indif-
ference to that system occasionally dis
played by the imperial house, but he is not
by any means tho only recent example one
very eminent official having been notorious
ly unable to read or write. We may add
that the Mongol dynasty, which reached its
eliminating point in kUBLAI Khan CA. D.
1256-129i(, paid scarcely any attention to the
literary examinations, appointing even for
eigners, like MARCO Polo, to most impor-
tant offices. Yet never was the area of tho
Middle Kingdom 50 extensive. or its prestige
so great, as under the great Tartar Emperor
whom CoLERIDGE has immortalized.
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MIR. CrokeE's Utteranco.

The brief but authentic interview pub
lished In The Sun OF yesterday with the
Hon. RICHARD CROKER makes 1t perfectly
clear, from his own declarations, that Tam
many Hall will DO deprived OF the BEN
fit OF his personal leadership during tho
municipal election which 10 approaching.
While Mr.. CROKER utters sentiments OF
conhdenoo In the wisdom and fidelity
OF those who In his absence have
charge OF the concerns OF TGmmAny.
his words cannot conceal tho tact that a
great Democratic organization cannot long
continue 70 be successfully led bya chief
tain, however able or earnest. who Is en-.
gagged in pursuit OF health In foreign land.
The words OtsAKVEL y. InDE on the sub.
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A Chinese NObleman and tho Chinese
Civil Service System.

The recent death OF the Marquis TsENG,
who was long the Ambassador from China
to Great Britain, France. and Russia, will
recall attention to the exceptional position
occupied by that statesman, and to his indie
pendent views of some of the traditional in
situations OF his country. 1t is generally
beloved In the Western world that China
has no hereditary nobility, and that Govern
ment Offices arc exclusively distributed
among those who successfully pass exam
nations calculated to test proficiency in the
national literature. The Marquis TsENG
offered the proof in his own person that both
assumptions are unfounded, and We may
add that, although himself descendant of
one OF the chief disciples OF CoNFUCIUs, he
regarded the civil service system Of his
country with contempt.
AS regards the institution OF an hereditary
nobility, the history OF China presents a
counterpart to that Of France except that
in tho former country the downfall OF the
privileged aristocracy took place about two
thousand years earlier. Under the Chow or
KAN dynasty, which ostensibly ruled for
very many centuries preceding date con-
temporaneous with the first Punio war, the
Celestial Empire was divided into seventy
two feudal States. What CoNFUCIUs saw
around him In the sixth century before
CHRIST was feudalIsm as loose and COM
pick as that which existed In France under
the earlier successors OF HUGH CAPET. Tho
Chow dynasty fell In b. O. 1855, and nine
years later began the reign OF CHI HwANG-
TIE, who may DO described as the Chinese
NAPOLEON. Tho planning and beginning
OF tho Chinese Wall was the least OF the
achievements OF this remarkable sovereign.
He not only AnnihilAted tho feudal system
and suppressed all hereditary distinctions
but he ordered q holocaust OF the literature
which held up to admiration the institutions
OF tho past. A portion OF this literature. In
Guiding some OF the writings Of CoNFUUUs,
LAo-TzE. MRNcIUA and their disciples. WAS
nevertheless preserved. and brought TO light
under the HAN dynasty which began TO reign
in B. @. 2O0 But tho feudRl system and
hereditary srtstoOracy were not reSstAb-
lshed. That part of the work undertaken
by tho great Chinese reformer had been
enectuRlly done.
To tho rule. nevertheless. that rank and
privileges are nOn-transmLssible. there
nave always been exceptions. Under
lie DEsseat &GDGbu VI Great Pure,
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To THE EDITOR OF THE SUN-SI: MY offer
OF my hand IN marriage 70 Mas Palms took place In
this city under her fathers roof in 1894 and while he
was AiVs UGI moi Indignantly rejected, nor dA Ne
kick me out OF doors As stated By cartoon in the
HdGhVtOn Post At that time the organ OF tho late Ad
minatTation expect TO be able to show that during
tho interval OF two JeArs that followed and UP 70 tie
time Of my coming here In 1875, was pursued ~ AS
Sassns who sought my lifS Il the consciou
Of this fact and the temporary dsrAnGemsnt OF mind
produced that caused leave the senate and TO
decline reelection tOlthat body Fortunately there 10
Law OF the uutSd states, highly penal that covers my
which In due time hope put into operation
~ AinGt the compilations The public eau well under
stand the policy Of enemies In trying make 1t Sp.
pear that my insanity vas permanent
CHAELEI W JoHII sE Senator
DTIEOlL NGT D. 1880
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SIcCann's Charges Against Mayor Grant.

AT tho session OF the Senate Investigating
committee over which Senator FAssETr
presides, on Saturday last al extraordinary
spectacle Was presented, one which has prob
ably never before been given in the Court
House. 1t was spectacle which one could
Imagine might be seen in some Irish court
while an informer was on the stand. The
spectacle was that Of wtncs, on cross.
examination openly and boldly threatening
that II no were attacked in any way. he
should volunteer to testify again and make
new charges as TO certain matters still un-
revealed by him.
The person who, unrebuked, INDUCED In
these threats WaS MCCAIN, who thus fur.
nlshed conducive evidence rs to his aninus
and stemper N the proceeding. Much has
bean written and said about the charges
made by this man against Mr.. RICHARD
CRoKKR and Mayor GRANT. but tho positive
or legal svtdenco In the whole case is en-.
brsosd within very nAIIoV limits. Tho two
specific charges made by MoCANN are In
SubStAnooi First that Mr. CBoKER raised
the SUm ot1leo 900 With which 70 bribo tho
Board OF Aldermen TO confirm HUoH J.
GAANf A. Commissions Of Public Works In
December. 1854 Secondly. that MI. GIANT
gave TO q little daughter of Mr.. CBoKKR
presents amounting In the aggregate 70 the
sum Of $4,000.
Afurther and additional charge against the
Mayor was made By NooAhH on bis SrOAs-
examination on Saturday and this ives
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-06

From published letter to the Tariff Re-
form Club OF Hagcrstown. dated at s16
Madison avenue on April 80 and signed by
yours very truly, GROVER CLEVELAND"
we quote this indsputabe sentiment:
"nisa glorious thing to DO true Democrat In these
dayA"
true Democrat. wn suppose, Is a Demo
crat who tells tho truth.
1t is indeed a glorious thing to bo a Demo-
crat who tells the truth; who will not pre-
varicate, or equivocate, or misrepresent the
truth, or utter or consent TO the utterance of
Il falsehoOd for the sake OF supposed political
advantage; who. let us say, having been be-
trayed by foolish rage into an exhibition of
discreditable personal qualities, is man
enough to stand by his words and face the
consequences OF them, rather than allow an
innocent person to suffer unjustly; who
would rather SOC his private ambition and
his selfish hopes disappointed than consent
to benefit by the deliberate sacrifice OF an
others good name.
In these days or In any other days 1t Ia q
glorious thingto be such Democrat; for
such Democrat is not only a true Demo-
crat but also true man, and he is sure OF a
warm place in the affection OF honorable
people, whether Democrats or Republicans.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-06

Mr., Wanamaker is said to have told a near
friend that Ito was beginning to believe tina: he had
paid pretty steep price when he gave S+OOOOO for his
present Job And Sir. WAnGmHker ouEht to know too
for he has had great deal OF experience in bArgAlL
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-06

The Prohibltlonists of Iowa are going TO
make fight In every Congress district In tho
State on the question OF q Federal IlaW provid-
ing that articles OF commerce oontrRbRnd in .
State shall not be imported from another State
and sold therein. The decision OF tho Supreme
Court OF the United States In the So-called
original package case LERsET against HARDEN
makes It necessary for the friends OF prohI-
bition to strive for tho enactment OF such
law. Without II q big hole 10 left In every pro-
hibitory law. We suppose that the Prohibit
tionistS everywhere In the country will now
direct their efforts 10 tho Congress districts.
They have had long BerlOS OF defeats before
the people. and even In the strongest prohibit
tlon States. Ike Kansas. they seem to be los
ing ErOund In the Congress elections they
might make considerable trouble. There are
. good many close districts. and the Republl-
can candidates would be willing TO make large
pTomissG The Republicans seldom go beyond
promises In their relations with tho Drys But
In State likOiIoWA. for instance. II might be
dan ESrouS'for alcAndidAto 10 promise TO support
such LEGISLATION A. the Prohibitionists orr for.
TkSEO u 10 ge0a deal ei 6isAALlbtaGH0R GR0nk
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-06

1t Is q commentary on life TO aver that BAR
NUN 10 the most successful living man-G. l. TOGHSeHd
IN The Cincinnati Enquirer.
The man who Is so years old. who Is rich
through his own abilities. and is still strong
and active, able to think to work. and to enjoy.
certainly cannot be called a failure.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-06

Two important steps in the development
OF Columbia College were taken by the trus-
tees at their meeting Yesterday. One Is the
establishing OF a School Of Philosophy; the
other the creation OF University Council, to
be composed OF representatives OF all the
Faculties. The University Council will repre-
sent all the schools and promote the growth OF
union and solidarity in all the branches and
among all the scholars of tho university. The
School Of Philosophy will be virtually post
graduate school devoted to high scholarship.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-06

Governor HILLS message recommending
the Legislature to pass concurrent resolution
submitting to the people of the State a consti-
tutional amendment vesting in the state
courts the decision of contested legislative
elections, and also recommending the Legsla-
tureto urgeCongress to refer the decision OF con-
tested Congress elections to the decision OF the
Federal courts. is n forcble and well-reasoned
paper. Legislative bodies, however. are always
loath TO part with any OF their powers and privi-
leges, and 1t is not Justice but a majority that
the Republicans are looking for. In view OF
the Montana steal. Governor HILLS recon-
mendation isnot calculated to please the Re-
publicans. Few OF his messages are.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-06
Az IatsrsstIaE social Co.pstlnos.

There will be q baked bean supper At the
BsRt4t weary thlS evening from 70 ~ foIloSin6
which viii be what 10 thSWA - . W0KklnE RaFtE n
WRlsb ~ VA b L9TiLOa " BETAelgAtG
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-06

The proclamation last week by the British
East African Company announcing that here
after It will not recognize the institution Of
slavery. and that slaves in its territory will re-
ceive their freedom without compensation to
their owners is very likely the result Of a de-
bato in the House of Commons fortnight ago.
Strenuous objections were then made to grant
ing a subsidy to n steamship line In which the
chief officials In the East African Company are
largely interested. on the ground that much Of
it's freight is brought to the coast on the backs
OF slaves. and that thereby tho institution is
encouraged and promoted
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-06

The Germans are losing no opportunity to
enlist in their service any expert in African
work whom they can secure. Their latest &C.
QUESTION is Capt. CAsATI. the Italian explorer
and EMEN's comrade. who. htter he has visited
his friends in Italy. will help EMIN to look after
some OF Germany's interests in Africa. Ger
many has. within the past few years. lost more
flrst-rate explorers in Africa than any other
nation The list includes such famous mon rs
NACHrIGAL, FLEGEL. WOLF. P0GGE. TAPPENBECK.
JuELCKE, and others. and the loss OF these mon
has been a severe blow to German enterprise,
for 1t has not been found easy to replace them.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-06

The conference OF Republican members Of
the House yesterday resolved to take UP the
Tariff bill to- morrow and keep at 1t in general
debate for the rest OF the week. giving the
evening to speeches. Then eight days are to
be given to taking it up paragraph by para
graph under the five minute rule. The previ-
GUS question on the final passage will be or
dered May 81. The River and Harbor bill was
sat upon twice by a majority OF the conference.
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There was meeting of the Democratic
Congressional Committee ut Washington last
week. According TO the Chicago Herald there
was general conviction that the Democrats
are reasonably sure Of controlling the next
House, but TO make assurance doubly sure, it
was decided 10 raise liberal campaign fund
and carry on the work OF educating the masses
in the principles OF tariff reform and honest
government"
Tho masses are toletably we'll educated In
the principles OF honest government already.
1t has been proved by grim experience that
they are not anxious to be instructed in tho
principles oftarir reform on the free trade plan.
The Democrats are reasonably sure OF con-
trolling the next House, but they are not so
unreasonably sure as to mako it worth while
to try the educational campaign once moro.
The trouble with the educational scheme ia
that tho Democrats get the education and the
Republicans get the votes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-06
THE SUN, TUESDAY, MAY 6, 1890.

the Iowa Republicans about the prohibition
question. Many OF them want the prohibitory
law repealed. Many more are displeased with
the resolve Of the party to regard the question
as settled. The liberal element in tho party
will object to national Legislation prohibiting
the importation and sale OF liquors brought
from another state. The extremists will he
content with nothing else. So there the poor
RepuOlican Congressman OF Iowa are. be-
tween the devil and the deep sea.
The prohibition vote in q great many In
stances has been absolutely thrown away.
1t may have a decisive effect in some Congress
districts this year Tho Republicans have to
fight good many things this year. They Will
have TO hurry up with that election law.
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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-06

One OF the many improvements which Mr. Norris has
decided for the West Chester track is covnred tan.
bark galIop for the yearlinRs. Tho designs tho
structure shown TO a few horsemen yesterday by
Secretary Kock at the Jockey club rooms The huge
building viii afford ample exercise for tho young horses
during the winter months The ventilation and heat
arrangements are on scientific scale. that tom
peratUre be maintained ut a regular point rro.
spectve Of the condition OF tho weather This indoor
exercising ground will only do away with the great
danger from exposure to which young horses sub
jectei their trips South avoid the severe weather
OF the climate here but 1t will save great deal Of
money in travelling expenses Moving n string OF race
horses from section of the country to another 10
something that only n millionaire can consider with
"omplA, ency.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-16
From Vicksburg to Baton
Rouge the Mississippi Is
Rising Steadily.
Citizens of New Orleans Now
Realize That They Are in
Danger.
Swollen Streams Wash Out
the Very Foundations
Of LeVeeS.
Wild Beasts Driven Out Of
the Forests by the
Floods.

NEW ORLEANS, April 15.-Reports
received here show that the Mississippi
river has risen fifteen points during the
last twenty-four hours at all stations
from Vicksburg to Baton Rouge inclu-
sive. The Nita crevasse is now 1.5O0
feet wide and 8 to Is feet deep. West
Melville reports are to the effect that
the water in Atchafalaya river is
rising steadily. There are four
new breaks reported in Bayou
de Clause. Yellow bayou levee,
eighteen miles north of here,
is reported as giving way, and water is
running over two miles of the levee
Just few miles above Turner's bayou.
How New Orleans is going to escape its
seeming watery fate is now the all
absoI bing question. A press repre-
sentive visited the overf1owed section of
the Illinois Central railroad to-day for
distance of more than twenty miles.
From the marsh, two miles south of
Pontchatoula, the water is within an
inch of the top Of the rail down to the
fOrty-four-mile post. From there it is
over the iron, and at the North Pass it
Is said to be eight inches oversthe rail.
The water is running through at the
rate of about thirty or forty miles an
hour, and is washing out the foundation
very badly. Work done in the morning
is nearly all washed out in the evening.
The railroad company is doing all possi-
BILE: they have an immense force of
hands at work, and rock, gravel and
sacks OF earth is being constantly put
into the washed out places, and every
tie is being pinned with wooden
stakes. Large numbers of deer. driven
out of the swamps for sixty miles from
the Nita crevasse to this section, are
running all over the vegetable farms,
eating cucumbers and young corn. Ten
OF fifteen are killed each day.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-04-16

manufacturers of ingram carpet say
that the change in the duty proposed
in the schedule as published
will increase the price of their
product from so to SO cents
a yard and practically wipe out their
business, silencing 1000 looms and ell
forcing idleness upon $4,000 workmen.
The signers of the protest, it is under
stood, are from all sections OF the coun-
try, and while nothing of the kind is
contained in the documents, an under-
standing exists among them that in its
present shape they will not vote for the
bill in the committee of the whole of the
house. Another Republican member.
Mr.. Coleman, of Louisiana, says he
goes further than the SlgnerS OF the pro-
test, and unless further advised by his
constituents, he will not vote for any
reduction on sugar. That question. he
says, came up in the campaign, and he
was elected upon his assurance that he
would not vote to disturb the sugar duty.
The Republican members OF the ways
and means committee were In session
understood that they devoted the entire
session to the consideration of the sugar
and wool schedules of the bill. The
bounty proposition, as applied to sugar,
was presented definitely by the sugar
manufacturers. They will accept a
bounty in place of the present duty if
they can be assured that it will be con-
tinued for fifteen years. The protest
of the sixteen Republican members OF
the house against the large increase OF
duty Oh carpet woods is having some
effect on the committee. Another meet
ing will be held tomorrow morning, and
it was announced that the reports
would not be made to-day.