New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-05-02

NevYorlSn This is one of the hardest blows
that Mr. Cleveland received in the house of his
friends But, il the indictment be correct how
comes it that the present Mayor of Albany is
generally recognized, without his protest. as
Cleveland Democrat?
The United States Constitution was not de-
signed to be a screen for condemned murdcrers.
The people of this city-all the people-are
anxiously waiting TO see what will be the outcome
of the conference of the two houses OF the lHgls-
latnre at Albany on the Rapld-Iranslt Dill. IL
is the one measure OF the session In which they
fake \ profound personal interest. Why should
they not There is no boon which could be con-
ferred upon the metropolis which would do so
much 10 add TO the comfort and happiness of its
citizens as rapid.transit and unless the pending
measure becomes a law rapid transit will be in
definitely postponed. The latest news from the
Capitol warrants the hope that the conference will
not be in vain. that report will be reached
which both houses will agree to. 1t is The Trib-
mos opinion that the public interests would be
conserved if the bill should be sent to the Gov
ernor in the shape in which it passed the Senate
Tho moro the "home-rule" argument-upon which
tbe chief Assembly amendment is based-is eX-
amincd. the weaker it looks. But at all events
we cannot doubt that the Senate and Assembly
must get together. Republicans have way of
doing their best when confronted by an emergency
and this is an emergency.
The Mayor suffers dreadfuly from bad advice
and the crowning misfortune is that the worse
the advice the surer he is to take IT,
inn trials in RrOoElvO is not
encouraging On this point District-Attorney
Ridgway must be accepted as good witness, and
his testimony is important Referring to the
verdict in the case Of Architect Eastman. accused
of nrosentinr n false and fraudulent bill for work
done for the county, who was acquitted on his
eocond trial Mr. Ridgway declares that there
was absolutely no doubt as to Eastmans guilt
and saws. dcspairngly: 1t seems impossible TO
get an intelligent honest jury In Brooklyn Inc
fault in this instance does not appea: to lie with
tbc District. Attorney whose zeal in prosecuting
the accused architect was commendaDe. Perhaps
marc care should have been taken IN selecting
rho iurors however. Mr. Ridgway will have
onotbcr chance when the Supervisors who were
indicted in connection with the Eastman transac-
ton are brought to trial, and he promises to push
the cases with yigor The county was undoubt-
cdv the victim Of n gross fraud, and IL Will be
nocrant miscarriage OF Justice if all Of those
concerned in pcrpctrating it escape punishment.
II is estimated that 1873 innocent citizens
CAUGHT cold last night by sleeping on mattresses
which had Just been transferred from van 10
sidewalk when The storm came.
The Intcrnational-C Copyright bill was called up
in the House Yesterday, and 1t is expected that
vote upon II will be reached to-day. He measure
has been so thoroughly discussed that It's merits
are now we'll understood There should be no
doubt Of the result of the voting It's advocates
include authors, composers, educators publishers
printrrs-the intellect and the conscience OF The
Nation The American Copyright League has
labored in season and out of season 10 ehace the
stain which the theft Of foreign books has afiiNed
TO us as a people May It's efforts meet the sue
cess which they deserve
New-York wants rapid transit, and Will not ac'
cont moor excuses for a failure to agree from the
conference committee The Legislature which
.eroblcs two persons TO ride up and down Man
haitian Island comfortably and swiftly where one
rode slowly and mscraby before VIII nave Hs
reward now ard hereafter.
Mr.. Breckenridge Of Arkansas is not sta'eS-
man 81 delicate scnsibilltcs If he had been' ne
,yo,,h NOT have sought To establish his claim 10
scat in Congress secured by fraud, outrage ana
murder. Still he may be in possession OF few
nerves. and we do not envy his sensations III
listening az Little Rock 20 the shameful recltaS
Of criminal NEGLECT on tie part Of the Arkansas
officials to arrest and prosecute Claytohs muir
dcr,rs. Mr. Breckenridge is a consistent Free
Trader. and 50 also are his constituents ana
nolit;cal allies in the State. They believe in
free trade in ballot-boX stealing, clectlon-cheat-
i'm, midnight marauding and political murder
When the attempt was made 10 place restrictions
mon free trade in political crime, they resented
il as an atYront to the dignity of the State and
AN unwarrantabc interference with their methods
Of transacting political business
Lost. strayed or stolen, valuable client.
Doesn't answer to any name, but sometimes winks
mystcriouSly when lie hears the word dynamo.
For further particulars address Roger NJ. Sher-
man. no 40 Nassau-st.
The cause Of the pos'oflcc clerks who ask that
eight hours may be regarded n days work goes
marching on. They have enlisted in the support
Of the law which they want TO see passed pretty
much everybody VINO Is worm ohllS'uhg' 30 'h"o
public sentiment may be said 20 back their efforts
hy a large majority. Colonel Robert q. lngerSoll
is among the prominent men who heartily SYM
nntbize with them. In letter TO the National
Association OF Postonicc Clerks the Colonel eN-
nnsscs himself follows: "Of course
am in favor Of law making eight
hours n DAYS work, and postoillce clerks should
work no longer than Others. II there is not
money enough received by the Department 10
inaugurate this act Of justice. let them charge
more postage. | do not want thousands of men
working twelve hours day. simply 10 allow