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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20
A .SEALLOW DEVICE.

The disruption OF the sO-called Commercial
Congress at Kansas City is the exposure of
Democratic partisan trick. The mask was
dropped when incautious dispatches to Eastern
Democratic papers announced with glee the
arrival of " the belated Democratic deegationsn
from the South, giving that party a majority
in The body. Thereafter only those who wished
10 be deceived or to deceive others made
any new prctencc that the body was non-parti-
san, or looked toward a new party in any other
sense than rs a tool to assist Democracy. For
obvious reasons men will still assert that the
gathering represented the farmers OF the North
west. Those farmers are less likely to be duped
in that matter than anybody else and unless the
so-called Congress succeeds in duping them, it
will succeed in nothing.
1t happens that at the same time several Of the
most influential Southern leaders of the Alliance
in attempting TO justify their position, publicly
declare that they will have nothing to do with
new party, because they expect to find the Demo-
cratic party doing all that is necessary to satisfy
the wishes of the Alliance. If il does not, they
will consider the matter next year, but as it will
rest with them 10 decide whether they are salts
fed the public may safely take it for granted that
the Southern wing Of the Alliance will avow I'M
mense satisfaction with whatever the Democratic
party may conclude To do II western farmers
can meanwhile he deudel for another year with
expectations Of new party, and on that pre-
tence be drawn off from Republican affiliations,
the object will be accomplished.
"In vain is the net spread in the sight OF any
bird" Those who believe that any bird has
more sense than Western farmers ale liable to be
painfully undeceived. Some there are, no doubt,
whose hostility to the Republican party is so in
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20

dealing with the United States Lord SailsDui!
felt himself to be dealing with Nation whlch
would endure vast amount Of imposition pe-
fore it became angry. He felt that he could
RELY on a large and powerful support from
among the American people themselves he
knew that there was numerous body OF Ameri-
can newspapers who were immensely more
anxious that Mr.. Blaine should make no'aDie
faihlre than that American rights in distant
soa should be maintained. And so he felt Sc
cure IN refusing to execute for us in Behring
c. +ha very same modus vivendi which he
h,,nhIv agreed to execute for France along the
.horos of Newfoundland even at the risk of driy-
~, tho colony into rebellion. He told Mr..
pIoino that he was constitutionally without the
no,rer 70 restrain the Canadians from acts al
Icoad bv Us 10 be trespass, when only six months
hoforo ba had agreed with NJ. Ribot to restrain
.ho Observation-Disclosures from acts against which
France was protesting on precisely the same
ground. Mr.. Morine may well say 'ha0 Loru
SoIishprv has one law for Canada and another
Cor Newfoundland, and one diplomacy for the
limited States and another for France.
There is only one way by which England can
settle this Newfoundland affair, ana that is py
the repeal of the treaties In international la"
this course would be completely justified. They
are impossible of execution. They are not now
being lived up to by either side They were
made with reference to a state OF facts which
no longer exists and which can never return
They impose immoral conditions conditions una,
obstruct the natural development OF the island
and that doom its people to material suffering
These circumstances would render declaration
Of repeal entirely lawful and proper. But IL
is far from likely that England will dare avail
herself of these principles, and the reason i, IS
that she is herself offending against them ALL
to Frances serious injury in Egypt, at Gibraltar
and at Hong Kong. She dares not appeal 10
morality and law because they would oonaemn
her far more than France.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20
MUSICAL NOTES,

An cratic entitled "The Captivity" By Max Vos>
rich a talented resident composer, will be hearo iof
the first time on Tuesday evening, April 20 al tne
Netropolitan Opera House, whore Il Will be produced
under the auspices Of the Metropolitan Musical so
cctv. The new work will be performed by distin'
eushed solo singers, a large chorus and ORCHESTRA
under the leadership of william h. Chapman, VINO
has secured the co operatlon OF enough local and out
oftown choral organizations swell the choral forces
70 over 600 voices. The societies 10 take part are
the Metropolitan Musical Society the Rubnstein Cluo
and the Musurgia, OF New-foTk; the Phliharnohlc,
OF Kingston; the Melopea Of Plainheld; ths Chorsl
Club of New Rochelle, and the Oratorio society. OK
stamford.
The singers intrusted with the solo parts are
Mcsdames Vogrlch and Essighe, Messrs. Dippel j.
billiard and Emil Fischer. The orchestra VIII DO
that of the Metropolitan opera House. Mr.. Vogrchs
co,nposton has been published by Mr.. Schrmer, ana
LOOKS like an interesting work. 1t has the advantage
Of a book which is admirable from literary point Of
view being the work of no less writer than oDvef
Goldsmith.
Apropos OF this publication, Mr. Sehirmer deserves
commentator also for several other WORKS re'onuS
nut out by him, among them being several compost
,ions NV Iosenh Mosenthal for mems voices Inc
chief of these is setting OF Drysnts "Thanatopss'
which Mr. Mosenthal made while enjoying MS rc0en'
ncrIod Of rest I'm Vienna and which was sung Oy ti'
Mendelssohn Glee Club at its hrst concert ai'ei '
resumed active work with 1t last 1aH' ]hlci
splendid euphony and the sdmlraole oiH'i"''S' VI
It's part-writ.ng special merit worthy VI Po.S
is It's easy handling Of the prosocc ioril Vi
PO., n - ciaGness OF Nature and the uaISiauon
rom the spanish entitled The slesta. oo,,I In
aon0id f$odowsky will give planoiorpe rooH e ~
Recital Hall on Friday evening, at winch SsS E'H'S
Heckie will sing some sohss. 10000 las, Wednesday
, hl1 .{ ni.Ss I'm Recital Hall tomorrow evening"
Mr. Van der stucken will conduct the oFeheSus'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20
MONDAY, APRIL 20, 1891.
TWELVE PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreicn-Lieutenan Wyse he's made report on
the Panama Canal; he says it will take five years
and $40. 900, 900 TO complete the work. go
A baronetcy has been conferred on Justice Stephen
- General Miles has left Mexico to return to
Chicago
Domestic.-The President passed quiet sun
day at Galveston; General Harrison made the
longest speech of the trip so far on Saturday
evening, - The United States and Belgium
have entered into an agreement respecting the
CONGO Treaty - The reasons for an investiga-
ton of the Canal Department of this State are
set forth in the Albany correspondence. -
The body of Alexander Dunn, the missing hard
ware merchant of Trenton, was found in the
Delaware River. - Strikers in the coke regions
held several mass-meetings. - Rear Admiral
Alfred Taylor, L. S. N, died in Washington -
The old eth Regiment Massachusetts, Volunteere
were received and entertained in Baltimore.
CITY and Suburban.-A case of malignant typhus
was found on La Bourgogne and about 800 i'm
migrants were quarantined. - John Thompson
the well-known banker, died. - Father 1gnatius
made public attack upon the Rev DR.. r. Heoer
Newton. - The Rev. John L. Scudder preached
sermon against the Guttenburg track.
The Weather.-Forecast for to-day Fair ana
cooler Temperature yesterday: Highest, 20 DO
grees; lowest, 81; average 60 3-S.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20
NpVFOUNDLAND,S PROTEST.

There is certainly nothing in the language
of the protest adopted by the Newfoundland
Legislature against the Knutsford Coercion Act
which should offend the English people or their
Government. In substance it is unanswelable
It shows that the situation which has grown up
along the so-caed French Shore" has result
ed from forces for which civilization and time
are responsible, and which no army could now
dissipate or even check. This is literally true.
Tie French demand is impossible OF acqul-
essence. To ask that shore 600 miles long
behind which lie the main resources OF the
island, populated by $4,000 people, shall for
ever remain an unemployed waste for the bene-
tit of foreign nation, $500 miles beyond the
sea, is to ask what no might could give or
ought to attempt to give. 1t is TO deny the
lords of the soil the right to live, and that denial
is both odious and immoral. 10 talk about en-
forcing such a treaty is TO talk the widest folly
When Mr.. Morine, one of the Newfoundland
delegates now in England, instituted compar-
lson between the mild and timid methods by
which Lord Salisbury has been pleading New
foundIands cause before the French Ministry
and his energetic and almost hostile champion
ship OF Canada'S right 10 steal and destroy
American seal in American waters, telling and
significant argument was made Our long
suffering character and defenoeless condi
ton laid us oDen to Deremptory demands. In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20

A word Of credit and commentator is due 10
April. For the week ending yesterday the month
has given us seven days of almost ideal spring
weather. The first thunder shower Of the season
came, to be sure, Saturday night but 1t only pre-
pared the way for o Sunday without flaw Inc
mild atmosphere turned many thoughts ana many
feet countryward yesterday The country Is hoV
looking at its best yet-though it is well worm
looking at-but every day makes difference III
its appearance. and in two or three weeks more
it will reach the acme of its glory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20

The President spent quiet and restful Sun
day in Galveston yesterday. Late on Saturday
night, in expressing his thanks for the cordial
reception rendered him in that city, ne made
the longest speech he has delivered since he set
out on his journey. 1t is of special significance
because he referred at some length to the policy
of Reciprocity and to the action of Congress in
taking steps for the rehabilitation Of the ooun-
try's shipping business. General Harrison's re-
marks on these topics were clear and pointed,
and will be particularly well received by the
country. Of special interest was his statement
that, without letting out any State secrets, he
could say that the treaty with Brazil :" is not
likely to abide in lonesomeness much longer"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20

Readers of The TRIBUNE are familiar by this
time with the scope OF the Brussels treaty con-
corning the slave trade in Africa. and the failure
of the United States Senate to ratfy it before the
session expired last month. The hope has been
expressed in these columns that an arrangement
might be made whereby the ratification required
from the United States should be postponed
A special Washington dispatch this morning
brings the gratifying intelligence that an ar
1angement has been made by Secretary Blame
and the Belgian Minister for an extension OF
time, 50 that the ratification need not be made
until reasonable period after the meeting OF
Congress next December.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20

Public interest in the closing of the city pool
rooms was permitted to abate somewhat last
week owing to the sensational developments
caused by Chief Inspector Byrness free speech
about the prevalence Of fraud in racing, but it is
said by those who know" that all these dens OF
wee and iniquity have been forced to lock their
doors, and it is even asserted that they will not
be opened again this season. This assertion
need not be swallowed without reservation until
the General Term passes upon the appeal OF the
convicted Fisher. II the sentence of Judge Bar
rett is sustained, there will be no poolroom bust
ness worth mentioning If it is reversed, the
dens will thrive again. Fishers counsel con-
fident,y expect a reversal. In the meantime let
il 90 on record that the police are doing their
duty.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE MONDAY, 90 lsslTwELvE PAGES

bursements by the Treasury and issues OF new
silver notes together were 100000. AS inc
Treasury must provide for the redemption OF IL
per cents in September, and its available surplus
is running low, it can hardly disburse as ireeV III
the future as it has been doing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20

rose TO leave the Pacharcssed him 10 remain. and
kept him upward Of an he, until, indeed messenger
entered the room aud pl9d small bag on the tabls
before Ahmed when Il debtor next rose, Ahmed
took tho bag from the falkland gave II TO him, stating
"'fhis Is yours YOu owe so much TO this poor man.
have sold your horse lGld him, and this Is the
balance belonging 70 YOU
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20

Some suggestive facts are set forth in an AL
bany dispatch concerning the wide discrepancy
between the number OF citizens who register and
those who vote. The figures show that at the
last election 450, OCO registered voters failed to
90 to the polls on Election Day. The greatest
number Of delinquents was in this city-some
10000: Brooklyn shows about 20, 600 and But
faIo IL, 600. In almost every county there is a
marked faling-oiT. Why? Possibly the new
Ballot law had an effect on some, but it cannot
account for the big total. The politics Of all the
stay-at-homes cannot be determined, but there is
reason to believe that a good proportion of the
100000 were Republicans In this city, GER
tainly, if ali the registered Republicans had
voted. the TammaY ticket would have been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20

The sift of property worth over S4OOooo Dy
humble Catholic priest Of this city to the Ca'honc
University at Washington is as praiSeworphy DIS 10
is surprising. Father Mcmahon hos vlndieateu
the virtue of thrift in remarkable way. years
ago he came into possession of small legacy
only a few thousands-and by careful ana
iudicous investments it has grown to the generous
proportions mentioned. The priest has lived mod
estly. but has used none Of his salary TO increase
this property, which is the usufruct OF the re-
quest which he received about half century ago
His wisdom in outstanding and investing the
money is only paralleled by his good Judgment IN
turning over the property to the university dur
ing his lifetime and making certain that it will be
used as he intended.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20

badly defeated. These figures convey lesson
of supreme importance to the voters throughout
the State. The duty OF registering is pressing I;
that of voting is paramount.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20
DON'T FORGET OUR HONE MARKET

From The Pttsburg Times
The word that the tonnage Of Internal commerce ON
a., r.otervavs Immediately about Detroit Is greater
than that OF all the imports OF our whole sesboard
nor new but IL IS worth frequent repetition IL should
Vsgast somethiug 10 those who crying cut after
the markets OF the world and Ignoring the magntaae
OF our OWE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20
u,vnp THEY GENUINE FARMERsi

From The Boston Journal -.xo.. a
II q rather surprising that the granger menoers On
the Pennsyvana Legislature have voted IN caucus Stv
oppose the bill looking 70 the improvement S ~ ,Dtr.t
roads, a matter when ID WY N'-' -
of ali rural residents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20

A hearing is 70 be given in Brooklyn this week
bv the State Railroad Commissioners upon the
application of the Atlantic Avenue Railroad Com
pany (surfacc for permission to substitute electric
traction for horse power on its several lines IDS
will be the first time that the question has been
brought before the Commissioners as TO the use
of the trolley system-for none other IS proposed
TO be adoptcd-in the busy and crowded streets
of great city. Any way, we suppose that these
officials regarded the case of the Fordham ana
Morrisania Company as that of a suburban road
though in truth it runs through well-bullt-up
region Beyond doubt the lOng-headed Deacon
Richardson will make brave plea in favor OF the
trolley His ardor in it's behalf was shown by his
recent offer Tor half-ofTcr) to take the entire
Brooklyn Board of Aldermen to Boston. In order
to prove to them that the trolley system is one
of the most benefcent inventions of modern times.
People have to get up early to get ahead OF the
Deacon Nevertheless we hope there will be
a strong demonstration against his application
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20

In connection with what we said yesterday re-
garding the use Of open cars early in the season,
endangering the lives Of passengers we are glad
to note that DR.. Griffin the Health Commissioner
of Brooklyn. has written to the president OF the
City Railroad Company, which controls large
number of surface railroads in that city, urging
him not to bring out his open cars until the
establishment Of summer" DR.. Grifiin's language
may not be all that is desired. but his purpose
is clear, and is altogether commendable. IL Is
to he hoped that his suggestion will be heeded'
not only by the company 20 which it is addressed
but by all the other companies which use this
STYLE of car. Still it is not likely that it will be-,
unless authority is given to the health officers
to control the use Of open cars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20

1t is not strange that Speaker Sheehan was
anxious TO suppress the report of the minority
members Of the Excise Committee on the latest
of the liquor bills. For the report demonstrated
that it was one of the worst measures ever pre-
sented at Albany. If David B. Hill and the rest
who are back of it were frank they would name 1t
an act to subyert public morality and to promote
intemperance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20

IT MIGHT DO THE LATTER THE MOST GOOD.
From The Boston Herald 49,
secretary Blaine has taken Will OF sea gu. Svw.
n the Maraus Rudni would fOiloW SUM- PeF""P' @'S''
thing would be lovely.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20

A bill has been prepared at the DlStrict-At-
torneys office to expedite the extradition OF GRIM
inols who take refuge in this State. 1t provides
for arrest on Geographic dispatches and for send
ing back the criminals without trial as to their
actual guilt It will fail, however, Of its object
in making extradition easier and surer, because 1t
does not contain any provision under which
foolish Governor can be prevented from turning
himself into a returning board for another State
and refusing to honor the rcquisition OF its
lawfully constituted authorities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20
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Newalprk Dailn Ssibn,fe
FOUNDED BYH HORACE GREE LEY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20

The Assembly of this State is sometimes bad
and sometimes it is worse. The present Assembly
is however, entitled beyond dispute to the use OF
the superative. 1t is the worst on record.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20

II is understood that Governor Hill is not TAX
ing kindly to Speaker Sheehan these days that,
in rrct. he is inclined to snub him. The report
NAV well be true For Sheehan by rudely deny
ing to a large number Of influential citizens Of
NewYork the right of petition has done his best
TO pave the way for Democratic defeat at the
important November elections.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-20
It is perfectly amazing what number of words
Mr.. Cleveland can put together to express total
absence Of ideas!

The Court of Appeals has just sustained con-
tract under which Buffalo man agreed TO give
his nephew 80, 900 if he would not smoke, drink
or gamble until he became twenty-one years Old
The young man exercised self-restraint until he
became Of age ard then tried to collect the money
from his uncle 1t was not paid, but the estate
has been held responsible for the payment Of the
sum, which has now by interest and costs, Dc
come nearly $4,000. Virtue may be its own
reward, but this young man is probably glad that
it is not the only one which the courts recognize.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-08-08

flour trade Of Cuba when the Reciprocity Treaty
WAS negotiated, we were rapidly losing the
market, only q small amount of the highest
Grade being used by the bakers to mix with
Soanish flour. In place of having the best OF
the commerce in breadstuffs without Reel
procity, we were going from bad to worse The
discrimination of 81 so not sufficing to bring
in Spanish -four in competition with American
the duty was raised to IS SO IL in order TO
drive us out of the market altogether. What is
true of breadstuffs applies equally to all other
imports of the island Twenty per cent was
added on July 1, 1891, to the duties on all
imports from other countries than Spain.
In the face of these facts how preposterous
is the Free Trade journals statement that our
exporters "would do better to rely upon their
natural advantages than to count TOO much upon
this defective Reciprocity agreement" II they
had been forced to do that, they would nave
been driven out of the market. Reciprocity
has interviewed, and the duty on American nour
is reduced from So 81 IL to 90 cents Ina'
will give our exporters absolute control OF tne
market. IL 81 80 did not avail to keep ouO
American flour, 90 cents will be merely reVe-
nue. duty imposed on largely increased I'm,
portation into the island. Reciprocity VIII
cheaper enormously the cost of living IN Ine
island and double the consumption OF all 1ooo
products. AS the treaty contains long lree
list and reductions of so and % per oen' OIL
large classes of manufactures, it will add ma
terialy to the volume of the American export