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New-York tribune., 1891-04-22
THE NATIONAL GAME,

With to-day another season of what has
come to be regarded as our National Game be-
gins For several weeks past there have daily
been contests at baseball on many fields serv-
ing as practice games or as struggles for the
supremacy in minor leagues; but only with to-
DAVIS battles between the clubs of the National
League is the great campaign for the champions
pennant opened. At the hour Of this writing
all signs are prOpiti0us for as fine day as our
glorious climate can afford and if such condi-
tons do prevail there will doubtless be many
thousands of SpOrt-lovcrs congregated on the
grand-stands and bleaching-boards in this and
other cities 20 applaud the brawny armed and
nimble-foOted run-getters Of their favorite
mines The greatest interest will centre, nat
uraly, in this capital where there will be o
battle between the bean-fed philosophers of
Boston and our own stalwart Giants But in
three other great cities will most noble army
of baseball cIanLs henceforth date all the
years events from this afternoon.
Baseball is prOverbiay game of fascipat-
ing uncertainties. Yet it docs not seem rash
TO predict that on the whole the opening season
will be the most brilliant in all its hiStOry-up
to date. 1t ought to be. A few months ago,
through foolish disSensions, the game was al
most dead. But wise counsels have prevailed.
Harmony has been restored The course which
The TRIBUNE increasingly advocated has Ceen
pursued, in the rehabilitation of the National
Agreement as the supreme law of the baseball
world and the rehabilitation, also, of the Ma
tional League, as the exponent and guardian.
as it was the creator, of that Agreement. The
result is that the game is to-day better Or
ganized and better disciplined than ever be-
fore, and is likely TO deserve and gain larger
share than ever before of public confidence and
favor. There is, moreover an assured prospect
of better playing than we have heretofore seen.
Never was there a league of eight clubs COM
parable in strength with those that now conf
prise the National circuit. Good games are
what the people want; and with such games
to be seen as these clubs can and will play, the
people will throng to the grounds till the turn
stiles whirl like buzz-saWs.
As to the outlook for the pennant, yaticna-
tons would be rash. 1t is far CRY to Septem-
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22
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.Is The Old Homestead.

1cAnFMy-o and s-The Old Homestead
AMBERG THEATRE-S-Seven suabians'
.MrRIcAN ART aALLERIES-o a. m 70 10 D H.
Russian Art Exhibition.
prup pROsl HALI.-3-Piano Recital
pIJotJ THEATRE ond s:15-The Nominee
BROADWAY THEATRE-s--Cleopatra.
cAsINo-s :lS--Poor Jonathan
COLUMBUS THEATRE-2 and S-Peg "omnetoh
nAI,Y,s TIIEATRE-s-Frederie Lemare, Barbara ana
The Tinted Venus.
EDEN MUsEE-wax Tableaus ,..,
Reception.
GARDEN Observation-Disclosures
GRANp OPERA HOUSE-2 and S-Myles Aroon.
uARIFN OPERA HOUsR-S-Paul Jones.
UARRIGAN,s THEATRE-2 and Shelly and the 4OV'
HERRMANN's THEATRES 15-An the Comforts OF
Home.
ROSTER e. BIAL'S-2 and s-Carmencita.
IYCEUM THEATRES :l5-Old Heads anu louhs'he"'s'
M.nIsoN SQUARE GARDEN-2 and S-Bainum q
Bailey's Circus.
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE-S-Alabama
MUSIC HALLS :l5-Piano Recital
NATIONAL. ACADEMY OF DESIGN-9 a. NJ 10 lO
D. Mart Exhibition
NEW PARK THEATRES :15-A Straight Tip
NEW POLO GRoUNDs-3 :S0-Basebal.
NIBLo's--2 and s-U. S. Mail.
PALMER'S THEATRE-2-Ironmsster S-sefap oil IA
PRoCToR's 2sD.sr. THEATRE ard s:l5-Mr. VIII
knson's widows.
STANDARD THEATRES :15-U e. I.
STAR ,THEATRE-S-The Power Of the Press.
UNION SQUARE THEATRE and S-Two OF hlnd
WINDSOR THEATRE-s-O'Dowd's Neighbors.
YOUNG woMEN's CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION HALL
-3-Authors Readings.
1iTH.ST. THEATRE and s-Shaun Rhue
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22
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RRIDGE LEGISLATION.

The question Of granting charter for the
erection Of another bridge across the East River
is again before the Senate, somewhat unexpect-
edy to those who have been watching the vari-
GUS efforts and counter-eiforts put forth by the
friends and opponents of a new bridge. The
question now is, What can and will the Senate
do about it? 1t will be remembered that the
Birkett bill, authorizing the construction of a
bridge by company in which the owners of the
Union Elevated Railroad in Brooklyn were
chiefly interested, after being once favOrably
acted on by the Senate's Committee on Com
merce and Navigation was subsequently the
subject of an unfavorable report, one of the
members of the committee having in the mean
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22

idea is to drive piles of the lake front and plank
may b. about two feet below the surface OF the
lake. The island will then be scooped of about
the same distance below the surface OF the sea
and removed in sections AMI placed On the plat
FORM Trees, rocks and other natural objects will
be carefully transferred and set up in the new
location exactly as when the island was among
the Bahamas. 1t is not thought that the people
inhabiting San Salvador will object 20 the change
1t will be a rare chance for them to improve their
minds by visiting the Exposition and to work OF
their surplus products without the burdens OF our
tariff unless of course, the island is brought here In
bond This will depend the attitude of the Brit
ish Government as will also the question whether
the island shall be returned at the end of the Fair
or made permanent feature of Chicago That
the natives may not suffer from the change oil
climate, 500 miles of steam-pipes will be laid In
the island six inches below the surface OF the
earth and the air and soil kept at uniform tem-
perature of so degrees Fahrenheit Bahama BANK
fish will be turned loose in large numbers around
the island and the water freely salted. Colum-
bus's three vessels. the Santa Maria, Nina ara
Pinta in papier-mache with the admiral himseh
in wax Thy kindness of the Eden Musee) standing
on the deck of the first named, will be anchored
near the shore. A ferry TO the island, passing
close to the dscoverer's feet, will run from the
foot Of Randoph-st. every ten minutes rare
cents.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22

Der, and under scarcely any circumstances can
it be safe to regard any team as sure ieauer
until then. But what team those Giants arc !
What stone wall nleld What an all-gath-
ering out-fed What catapuItlne batteries !.
What mighty cub-swingng there VIII be !
What sprintng and sliding for bases we
are not unmindful of the prowess OF the Bride
grooms, who now faunt the champions flag;
nor of the intellectual grandeur OF the Modern
Athenians, who visit us to-day. we know that
Baby Arson is tower OF strength ana we
have heard the Quaker City murmur lazily that
the race is not always to the swift. We have
much regard for the lusty Vulcans of Pittsburg,
and not less for the tuneful nine of Cincin-
natl. nor vet for the brave woodsmen from the
Forest City. But still we have faith in our
Giants, and it is in that faith that we say to
them, as we say to their seven rivals as WE'LL
pay ball
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22
TWELVE PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreign.-Lord Salisbury discussed the Irish
question at the annual meeting ef the Primrose
League. - Part of the Third Battalion of
Grenadier Guards, quartered at Wellington Bar
racks, London, made mutinons demonstration.
- The natives Of Portuguese Guinea have re-
volted and raised the French flag; they, have
defeated the Portuguese in two battles. - A
force of Manipuris has been defeated with heavy
loss by the British.
Domestc-The President was enthusiastically
received at FL Paso Texas. by Americans and
Mexicans - The deadlock in the State Senate
continues Governor Hill threatens to call an extra
session. - The convention of the League OF
Republican Gibbs met at Cincinnati. - General
BENJAMIN F. Butler was declared disOrderly in the
United States Court, in Boston, and was elected
bv order of the Judge. - The Court of Appeals
decided that the legacies OF John Guy Vassar were
not subject TO the collateral inheritance tax -
George c. Reiter, the old commander of the
Ranger, was put in command of the Thetis. -
Relics Of Washington were sold in Philadelphia.
City and Suburban.-The Steckler brothers gave
Tammany Hall hard blow by resigning from
the General Committee - Racing men declared
they had found a way to sell pools and cheat the
law. - The mortality yesterday was the largest
recorded in the city for nearly twenty years. -
Nine young women were graduated from medical
college. - There was lively scene at trial
in the Court Of General Sessions. - Stocks
fairly active. and opening strong closed heavy,
although the final losses were small, and few
stocks scored substantial gains.
The Weather.-Forecast for to-day; Fair fol-
lowed by cloudiness, and perhaps rain; warmer.
Temperature yesterday Highest, 60 degrees; low
est, As; average. 81.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22
THE ISSUE AT ALBANY,

The Democratic Senators still continue tC
Glibuster with the hope of preventing the pas
sage of the bill providing for canal inyeStlga'
tion. Taking ther orders from Governor Hill
they have evidently determined to tight IL ou'
on the anti-investigation line If it takes all tha'
remains of the session. Rarely If ever IN the
history of this state has body of Lawmakers
made q more scandaous exhibition. Here are
thirteen Senators banded together to shield ras-
calls. Their conduct is susceptible OF no more
creditable explanation. Level-headed men from
one end of the State to the other are saylAS, as
they follow the tactics pursued by the hllDus-
ters from day to day " 1t is perfectly eioar that
these Senators are dead set against the pro-
posed canal investigation because they are con-
vinced that the Democratic Department OF
Public Works is rotten to the core"
The Republican Senators, on the other/hand'
are still more firm in the maintenance OF their
position. They hold that the facts which have
been presented during the session-lncludmg
those contained in a report presented by the
Superintendent of Public Works in response to
q resolution of inquiry-attest that thorough
investigation ought promptly to be made OF the
management Of the canals. They hold that
fidelity to their official oathS demands that they
should make persistent fight to secure the IN
vestication. Thus holding our Republican
friends in the SENATE prepared to insist,
down to the moment when the gayel falls Tor
final adjournment, that until the investigation
resolution is passed no other business shall be
considered.
The issue as thus joined by the representa-
tves of the two parties in the Senate Is direct
and unmistakable. The Republican Senators
are battling for the protection OF the people
interests. The Democratic Senators are bat
Ting for the protection Of the Canal Ring. The
Republican Senators are on the side of the tax
PAYERS. The Democratic Senators are on the
side of the plundercrs. The Republican Sen
ators take for their motto, Turn the rascals
out" The Democratic Senators take for their
motto Keep the raScals in" The Republican
Senators believe that clean and economical
canal management must be secured at all haz-
ards The Democratic Senators believe that
corrupt and inefficient canal officials of their
own party must be saved from the consequence
of their own infdelity to public duty at all
hazards.
That is the issue If Governor Hill imagines
that he can afford to prolong the controversy
until the 3Oth of April, then let him give the
necessary directions to the reckless fiEbusters
in the Senate. In the spring OF 1889 the Gov
ernor was vigorously hIssed at public dinner
given in this city by leading Democrats to lead
ing Democrats. \ more emphatic rebuke was
never administered to public man in the house
of his friends, for the kissing began as soon as
he began TO- speak of reform. To-day the
Kissing might justly be renewed by every citizen
of the State, whatever his politics, who cares
anything for the public welfare. For the Gov
ernor stands revealed as the champion of the
Canal Ring.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22

time changed his mind. Nevertheless, the SEN
ate ordered the bill to be reported for consiuera-
tion, but on the vote on its passage 1t was re-
jected, 10 votes being cast against it to Ia LOT
il. That seemed to end the matter for this Ses-
sion, but those who reached that conclusion, IL
now appears, acted hastily. The provisions OF
This measure were substantially embodied In a
bill which Mr.. Sullivan had introduced in the
Assembly, and on Thursday this was passed by
that body by the large majority of SO to 10.
II there is an opportunity to bring the mat
Ter ND in the Senate, is there any reason to be-
lieve that it will reverse its former action The
answer to the question, we suppose, depends
unon the attitude Of Mr.. ODonohue as the
renrosentatiye of the interested New-Yorl Ferry
Comnany. That is most unfortunate, since the
decision ought to be made upon the merits OF
the hill and in accordance with the desire of
the neople most concerned in the proposed
bridge. On this point good deal OF light has
bpen shed since the Senate cast out the Birkett
bill. More than one meeting OF Brooklyn cit
izons has been held and an influential commit
Tee has been appointed to urge the needed legis-
Iation. The fact that the Birkctt bill was re-
iected does not furnish q good reason for like
treatment Of the Sullivan bill. The provisions
of the two are not identical, although, as we
have said, they are in substance the same. 1t
is greatly to be hoped, therefore, that the small
majority by which the frst-named measure was
lost will be turned into a majority on the other
side. At any rate, if chance is afforded by
the breaking of the deadlock, the Committee
IN Commerce and Navigation, having given the
Brooklyn committee an opportunity to be heard
ought then to give the Senate itself an oppor-
tunity to determine whether the measure shall
stand or fall.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22

Glhllan, and you are Mr. Carlyle, suppose.
have been lecturing about you all over England
Carlyle looked at him half moment, and then throw
ing back his shaggy name blurted ont: "what tho
dickens did you lecture about me fori" and slammed
the door In his face.
youthful daughter of the distinguished violInst
DR.. Joachim, whose wife. Frau Joachim, was
favore concert singer, has recently made her debut
in opera at Elbereld and has achieved such success
that the young Lady has been engaged for the winter
season at the more important opera house at Lelpsc
AT Eloerfeidt Fraulen Joachim sang the two trying
parts Of Aida in Verdi's opera, and Seglinde No
Wagners Die Walkure."
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22

The latest bulletin of the New-lorN Htorc
Library, entitled Legislation, No. J., IS pu'ii-
cation of unique and striking interest. IL gNeS'
in the compass of eighty-two large octave pug D.
a classified comparative summary, with subject III
dex, of the legislation of 500 in the various o'FS
OF the Union There are, under tWeheS-iooi
general divisions and scores Of subheads more 'ih
300 references, each indicating the tenor OF 'io
law and citing the State in which 1t was enac''u'
its chapter number and date of approval mus
the Saxton Ballot Reform law is entered as " EIec-
toral and ballot reform; " y, 262 May
The value of such a compendium of the new legisia
ton of all the States rs book of reference is
apparent. and the publication is fresh proof Of
the practica value of the State Library institution
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22

The greeting given to President Harrison at
I'll paso had an international character. Not
only did the people of the Texan city turn out
in force to welcome him, but many Mexicans
were present to offer their congratulations and
good wishes. Among the latter were the Gov
ernor of Chihuahua and personal representa-
tive of President Diaz. General Harrison in
his speech paid a graceful compliment TO our
neighboring republic and assured the MeXicans
that the United States had no desire for further
territory, either on the north or the south. The
speech as a whole was well up TO the high level
set by the President wherever he has spoken
during this memorable journey.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22
RATHER TOO MODEST A BASIS.

From The st. Louis Globe-Democra', .,,.,. Aha. Ia
senator Cocn is mistaken zen, II rds ne 'ap1 a two % Tor
can be rcFeced on cigars ~ 'V ch a. sell three for
cents He will have % furb1sh su0" 30 ~
10 cents, 70 say the least
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22

Short work was made in the Assembly yes
terday of the bill relieving railroads from suits
for damages to property unless begun within
two years. Ii was reported adversely by the
Judiciary Committee, and was killed outright
without voice or vote in its favor. This is
good riddance to the worst kind of rubbish.
1t is the Assembly which in this case has taken
the side of the people when the Senate had
perversely taken the other side.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22
HIS CRITICS ADMIRE HIM.

From The Springfield Republican (antl-Admns nstfationl
presdent Harrison is making some very happy
mia sreeches as he goes swinging around the circle
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22
TUE vu1RrJGIG OF FORTUNE

From The Chicago News. ..... ,n,.u.
Formerly II was Farmer PETER ana sSnST. s hes ~
Now II Is PETER who is senator WIG onS tha
hand tickles the Kansas soil INTO le'tn'S aiu 'n0
production o. potatoes.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22

Fifteen millions in twelve years! That is the
gigantic sum which the taxpayers have pald out
for canal maintenance and betterment What mas
become of all this money? During nearly all these
twelve years this work has been under the con'rOi
of Democrats-Slr. Shanahan and Mr.. Hammer nav
ing been the Superintendents of Public WORKS
Hence the eagerness of the Democrats IN the
Senate to prevent the investigation which the
Republicans propose.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22
,,op,r puL OF HEALTH.

Il
From The Binghamton Republican 4.
Foreigners should be required 10 SET PaS'pO''S '"
come into the United states 10 reside
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22

A long-deayed act Of justice was done by the
late Congress in raising the salaries Oh Chi'eu
States District Judges. Unfortunately through all
oversight that seems without excuse no "Ppio-
priation was made to cover the additional eXpehui-
ture involved. The Judges will get their mohey
by-and-by, Of course, but it will not ne lor.n-
coming in time for their summer vacauons 'ilS
year.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22

The Republican League Convention opened
in Cincinnati yesterday with large attend
ance. Among the 500 delegates are many men
prominent in the politics of their several States
about three -fourths Of which are represented
in the convention. The features of the day
were an address to the convention by the re-
tiring president, ex-Judge Thurston, and
mass meeting in the evening, at which Mr..
Mckinley was the chief speaker. An earnest
and hopeful tone pervaded all the speeches,
showing that the Republicans of the country,
so far as the League represents them, are
heartily working together and full OF conf
Gpnco
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22

The dual ofliceholder in the Executive Man
zion at Albany is still striving with might and
main to buldoze the Republican Senator'S into
abandoning the proposed canal investigation.
His latest device is 10 utter loud threats about
calling an extra session, ard to say be will do
this just at the time when Republican Senators
seeking reelection arc most busily engaged in
prosecuting their canvass. OF course that plan
would hurt Democrats as well as Republicans.
But such tactics will not intimidate the majority
in the Senate. They know their duty in this
crisis and they will stand firm. u. B. Hill has
bitten off more than he can masticate.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22

Whatever appointment Mayor Grant might
make to fill the vacancy caused By Park Com
missioner llutchins's death, it was certain that
the Department would remain under Tammany
control. AS il to make assurance doubly sure,
the new Commissioner is none other than the
Grand Sacbem of Tammany Hall itself. Ex-
Judge Tappen has had considerable experience
'n puhie Life. and il experience alone were
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22
THE NON secrARIAN ITINERAcY SYSTEM.

From Tho Boston AuVVTuSOI' -,
Were it not w the Methodist Episcopal brethren s +, the
custom OF moving on or about MAY "ou'" W III u"r
ger of falling into innocuous deSuetude'
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22

Mr. riold,nc in moving his Newfoundland resolu-
tions in +he Nova Scotia Legislature the other day
sod that the situation created by the island Colony
bait regulations most serious one IOI tg 90 900
Scotian bank fishermen There were probably 10
vessels he declared, awaiting seIuenenlnu V d ud'
question and the Newfoundland polcy VIII, II du i
hered to- bring absolute ruin 10 thaU heeI "i'h i'S
1900 fshermen-(Toronto MAIL
Then what does Canada mean by asking US TO
admit Canadian fishery products free in return
for the privilege of the free purchase OF bait at
Halifax? If you haven't bait enough to supply
vour own fishermen, how can you sell any 10
oursq If your fishermen must be absolutely
ruined.n as Premier Fielding puts it, by having
their supply of bait cut off by Newfoundland, now
would ours fare if left dependent on your Inc
truth is. as we said the other day, and as MI.
Fielding frankly confesses, Canada is coming mere
with false pretences Canada has no bait 10 SELL
except as she first gets it from Newfoundiahu'
This modus vivendi tribute which she has Deeh
lowing upon us is twofold Crime, for IL RODS
nc and Newfoundland at the same instant. Can
ada buvs the bait of Newfoundland at the Market
nr;ca and sells it to us at that price, plus her
commission plus the license fee. Ii TINS lee pe-
Ionrs TO any one it belongs to Newfoundland, anu
Canada has no more right to 1t than New oou'i
woIos or Hong Kong Sir John Macdonald'S
docIoration to the British Government that us
fishery nolicv must be agreeable to both Canada
and Newfoundland is thus easily uhdeIsCoou, ii'
mems that Newfoundland must furnish all the
s+oc, and Canada be allowed to pocket al Viie
proceeds.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22
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neces sary to equip him for his new post he
would be well qualified. That he will make
good Park Commissioner remains to be demon
strated. We notice that Mr.. Tappen has not
made up his mind regarding the further use OF
the Battery by the elevated roads. He may
have an opportunity to serve the public in this
matter, provided, when he reaches decision,
il is the right one.
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22

When the Aoueduct contractors were inveSti-
ro+od II was found that OBrien and Clark had
contributed 81 O,OO0 to make David D. Iiii "olei-
nor of New-York. Now let's discover how much
the Canal ring has put up" to make him Senator
New-York tribune., 1891-04-22

Another decision of the courts sustains 'he
+boorv that the streets belong 20 the people, ana
,sat a city ordinance cannot legalize their 90,
etruction. A previous decision declared Illegal
many of the distractions which have long annoyed
foot passengers, and the General Term OF the
Court of Common Pleas has Just expressed the
onipion that the streets are already inadequate
for the use of the public and cannot be given up
TO other purposes. The courts have lald down
principles under which citizens can Obtain rehet
from the evils which they have long endured ana
il only remains for them to make an earnest en-
deavor to have the laws enforced and thus 90 away
with many of the discOmfortS Of travel along the
public thoroughfares.