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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14
COIN md PAPER REPRESENTATTVE

A correspondent writes that speaker nj n
SngleIax meeting which he attended stated
that farmers naturally were averse to accept
silver dollars worth only 80 cents instead Of
paper money worth face value" and in reply he
contends that:
Either dollar being lcgaltender is worth face value
unless the silver dollar IS sold bullion. as old
silver according 70 weight The Government says
both arc worth 100 cents In the market lcgaender
and they hence are equal as such.
There can be no reasonable doubt that the
silver dollar is legally worth as much as the
paper dollar, but the TRUE reasons for their
equality in value are worth separate cOnsidera-
zion. Cold is and has been for many years the
only standard Of value In this cmntry. No kind
Of money has passed current hero except for
the reason that it was practically interchange
able with gold and had equal purchasing power.
The silver dollar, thongh it he n coin Is in fact
nothing but token representing a value which
is that of a gold dollar in the worlds markets
Thc paper dollar, whether it be a certificate, a
lega-tender note, a Treasury note or a bark
note, passes for exactly the same reason-not
because il is a promise to pay one thing or an
other thing but because il was made and
has been maintained exchangeabIe on equal
terms with a gold dollar, and therefore accepted
as It's representative. Both are in fact nothing
more than representative forms Of money. The
lega-tender quality does indeed belong to the
silver coins as to the egal-tende notes but it
is matter OF history that the legal tender note
was not equal in value TO the gold dollar, which
was also legal tender, until the notes had
been lifted to equality by the approaching re-
sumption OF specie payments
1t is not true thai farmers or anybody else
have refused to accept the silver dollar because
they have considered its bullion value only.
If that were the case, it, representative value
would have been lost, and the silver dollar,
would meyer have been in general and free
circulation. But there is reason for prefer
ence which the correspondent and the Single
Tax speaker both Overwhelmingly, that OF the
two representatives Of certain gold value the
paper representative Is more convenient to carry
and more satisfactory to the customs of the
people. Most persons take both alike If il i
only question Of IL or ~, though prefeniug
the paper all the time because il is les bulky
But if the farmer has moro than one or two
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14

,,sbols If wheat to sell, he does not want to
load his pockets or his wagon with silver coin.
That il the true reason for the rigidly limited
nan of silver coin; it is incOnvenent, and the
noon,e prefer paper, even when the silver u
nracticaIy representative Of gold just as truly
nc the paper. and equally exchangeable with
,od The farmer or the workingman knows
that bc can use the silver in small amounts ex-
actlv as well, can buy as much with it, and can
nc readily get it exchanged for gold if he has
occasion hut it is less convenient. so there
oxists n barrier, which laws and prolonged
efforts of the Treasury Department have not
been able to pass, against the more extended
use of silver coins.
What would happen if the paper should come
N he redeemable in silver OnyP IL would
cease 70 be a representative of gold, exchange
able for gold, able to buy as much as the gold
dollar. and would at once be rated at the bullion
voue Of the silver coin. The legal-tender quail
inv would not save either from depreciation any
more than it prevented the depreciation OF
greenbacks during the War. Hence it is an
mneratiye necessity if the National prosperity
is 70 DO preserved that there should never be
suffered to arise any question as to the ex-
cbangeabeness of the paper or the silver com
for gold at the desire of any holder. Any step
which risks destroying public confidence in the
representative character of the silver coin or OF
the paper note, however little it may be so
intended. must in fact threaten to rob all wage
earners and to destroy the public prosperity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14

The political significance of the German En-
perOrs visit in England has been emphasized
by naval demonstrations in tho Adriatic The
saluteS fired from an English Warship at Fiume
in honor Of tho Austrian Emperor, and the
cOurtesies extended at Venice by the Benbow
10 the Kinq Of Italy were condolences that
apparently we're deliberately planned in order
10 direct tho attention of France and Russia to
the fetcs in London and Windsor. The Triple
Alliance On the Continent has been removed
with all outward signs of Enslands moral sup
port. The German Emperor has been received
in London with extraordinary tokons OF national
friendship, and has bren entertained not only
by the royal family and the municipality of
London. but also by the Prime Minister. Al
most simultaneously are heard the boom of the
English guns fred in honor OF the Emperor of
Austria and the clicking of glasses in the Ben
bows cabin while the King of Italy t0ass the
health OF the Queen.
These demonstrations were evidently designed
10 create the impression in 81. Petersburg and
Paris that the Continental military coalition
would be supported in crisis of European
affairs by an English feet in the Mediterranean
and the DaIdanelleS. The Triple Alliance is a
diplomatic agreement which was entered into
many years ago. lis renewal marks the con-
tinuance Of Bismarcks general policy of mass
ing the almaments of Central Europe against
France and Russia, the two Powers whose re-
sentiment Germany has aroused. Unless all
signs fail England has been virtually drawn
into this coalition. In sympathy with the Cen
trail European Powers before, and amost~certain
30 side with them in any outbreak of war on
the Continent. England has not heretofore been
formally committed in advance % decisive
action Whatever may be the nntire and ex-
tent Of the secret engagements that have been
made at Hatfield House, the inference which
France and Russia have drawn from the unusual
proceedings at Fiume Venice and London is
that the coalition has behind it powerful fleet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14
HERnLTT REARTNG FRUIT.

The iury who acquitted a notorious woman
of numbering her paramOur in this city few
weeks ago have not had to wait long Tor
striking indication of the effect which their
verdict was destined to produce. A Brooklyn
woman last week horsewhipped man whose
attentions had been diverted from her, and she
has since declared that she will shoot him on
sight. being inspired to that determination by
the example set her in New-York A criminal
purpose which is cherished in secret is more
likely, perhaps, to be carried out than one which
has been publicly proclaimed; but there Is no
reason to suppose that this hopeful ayenger OF
her own supposed wrongs announced a murder
Gus intention for the mere pleasure OF hearing
herself talk, or that she really considers the
acouittal of Ella Nelson Of no importance. The
verdict in that case undoubtedly did make a
strong and mischievous impression on her mind
as il naturally must have done upon the minds
of many other passionate and vindictiYe persons.
Sympathy with weakness overpowered and
virtue betrayed is instructive, and pity for tho
most hardened sinner is perfectly consistent with
the love and practice of justice but such a
precedent as that to which we are referring is
not only senseIess but dangerous and cruel.
NO JuryIDhh mas IlShu u" CoHSPlio "'7"'''O Wv
peace and safety Of tho community by assuming
that a victim has received no more than his
deserts and, on that pretence of equity uniting
in verdict based upon something besides the
evidence The consequences of such an act are
far-reaching. It's immediate tendency is TO de-
bauch public sentiment, and it finds expression
in general weakening of the restraints and de-
fences which safeguard human life, even though
no particula: crime can be directly traced to it,.
In this instance its influence and inspiration can
already be detected in a mrderous threat, and,
if bloody deed follows the relation Of cause
and effect will be conclusiycly established.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14
TWELVE PAGES
TILE NEWS THIS MORNING.


Foreipn-President Carnot was fired on py
mailman in Paris, but was not injured. -
Fmperor William took leave of the Queen at
windsor Castle and afterwsrd left London for
Scotland. - The delegates to the International
Conversational Council, which opens to-day IN
Iondon. elected officers at preliminary meeting.
- Mr. Sturgeon has chance of recovery -
The French naval manOeuvres in the Gulf OF Lyons
ended in the whole feet attacking Ioulon' =
The Spanish Cortes has granted amnesty 10 all
nolitieal exiles. - Mr.. Edmund Yates writes
of the World of London
Observation-Disclosures began TO assemble at Cleve-
land. Ohio. for the Democratic State C9nVenton
the outlook is favorable to Campbell - lhe
Trensurers of Pennsylvania and Philadelphia nave
secured over 81 100000 which was deposltcd In
bank by Bardsey's chief clerk in Bardsley's ao-
sence - f. c. Stark q Co., bankers OF Onelda'
~ Y. made an assignment. - MT. blalne 5
physician said his patient was now making ma1Keu
progress toward complete recovery. = Inc
White SQUADRON left Boston for New-YOrk. -
The President said that he could accept no invita-
lions 60 visit places near Cape May. - Dlde
were opened in Washington for 100 Dig steel guns
but no award was made
City and Suburban.-An enthusiastic conference
of representatives OF the National and STATE
Leagues of Republican Clubs and the County Com
u,ittee was held. - The will of Stewart Newell
was fled making large requests to charitable III
siitutions - The steamer Schiedam was lowed
into port in disabled condition -. Steps were
taken TO heal the differences between the veterans
and the active members of the 18th Regiment -:
stocks we're dull and fiuctuated in narrow limits
good crop reports failed 10 induce buying and the
close was generally lower.
The Weather.-Forecast for to-day: Fair and
slightly warmer Temperature yesterday Highest
sG degrees lowest, 6S average, rs IA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14

Some years ago an inquistive Member Of Par
lament moved for return of the revenues of
the State Church of England. These have now,
for TIE first time since 1882, been laid before the
public and show the Established Church TO he
one OF the wealthest corporations Of Its kind in
the world It's annual revenues amount in round
figures 10 SOS, 100000, which go far toward ac-
counting for the great power and influence which
il yields. The animosity and jealousy which
would be naturally aroused by the accumulation OF
so much wealth in the hands of one branch of the
Christian Church Is somewhat diminished by the
democratic character of the establishment. With
the ranks of its clergy open 10 all, it constitutes
a link between class and class, and charter OF
sympathy between the rich and the poor. II
NAV be regarded, indeed, as one of the strongest
buwarks OF social order in England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14
BEWARE THE BOOMERANG.
From The Boston Journal.


Democratic papers should be wary about attribuunS
the increase In business failures - the working OF tho
Mckinley law. 50 far political influences have any
thing DO with this matter, there Is veS much more
reason 10 infer thai the election OF Overwhelmingly
Democratic Congress last November had depressing
influence upon business Even temporary successes
OF the calamity party" often have mad such an effect
rs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14
ONE nEMEvER IN RLAINE,s HEALTH.

From The Chicago Inter Ocean.
Lord Salisbury Will moi be very really e. believe tho
cheering sent ont from par lnFbor OF secretary
Blaine's condition. lie KNOWS that there wees no
,lgns In llr. Blanes recent diplomatic WORK W any
disease that is likely 10 aect the mind and especially
the memory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14

Interest in the Worlds Fair is decidedly ad-
vancinc in England. "The Times" has spoken
favorably, and though it clearly pelceves the
disadvantages of holding the Exposition in Chi
cago, its tone is encouraging and hopeful, and
can hardly fail to stimulate interest among
Bnt6ns in the Columbus Exposition. Then the
Royal Commission to represent Great Britain
at the Fair has been constituted, and appears
to give general satisfaction to both Americans
and Englshmen. From present prospects Great
Britain will fill a not insignificant place at Chi
capo in 1898
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14

enough to make Campbell and his supporters
fear that their opposition may not cease with
the adjournment of the convention. Oonclli-
atory measures are therefore in order The
situation as whole increases the bright pros
poets of Major McKinley's triumphant election
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14
Amueements.

BROADWAY TREATRE-S-wang.
CASINOS :l5-The Grand Duchess
EDEN MUsEE-.wax Teblcaus
Ell DORADO (New-Jersey)-s 3o-King Solomon.
ROSTER & BIALS-S-CarmeDctts
LION PARK-1 t0 IL p. m.-Concert and ball.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN AMPHITHEATRE-s: rs
Theodore Thomas's Concerts.
PALMER,S THEATRES ;15-The Tar and Tartar.
TERRACE GARDEN-S-ThFee Pair Shoes.
TRINITY NJ. f. CHURCH-s-Muscal Entertainment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14
Ninnv of the New.Jersey ral!roads rnn throl

Many Of the New-Jersey railroads run through
large cities on a grade with the streets and IL is
not remarkable chat many accidents occur. The
number reported for one year on the two thousand
miles of railroad IN the State included 3i7 fatal
accidents Most OF the less serious accidents were
10 employees but large proportion OF the fatal aa-
cideuts were 70 people who were struck while
crossing the tracks. The imperfect system Of
guarding the railway crossings In some Of the
Ne,y-Jerrcy cities has often been commented on,
and when the deaths in the course Of year are
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14

added up the total is appalingly large. Some
means of protection for foot passengers should DE
carried into effect by the New-Jcrsey authorities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14

Persons going out Of torn for the summer can
haze the Daily and Sunday Tribune mailed to
thcm for $1.O0 per month, or $3.50 for three
months. Trareliers in Europe can receive The
Tribune during their absence for $1.e5 per
month, foreign postage paid, or $4.45 for three
months. The address of the paper wiH be changed
as often as desired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14

There is something worth thinking about in
the suggestion that the Obelisk should be re-
moved from Central Park and placed in the
glass Enclosure that will be erected for the
Botanical Garden which New-York is soon to
have in Bronx Park. Everybody knows that
the Obelsk is now being destroyed by inches,
and the process of disintegration must neces-
sarily 60 on 50 long it is exposed TO the rigors
OF our climate. The methods of preserving it
which have been tried have been only partly
successful. The plan to remove it from eX-
posure to the weather described in another
column deserves Thoughtful! consideration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14
NOT TAKING lis ADVICE THIS YEAR.

ITITITV0FVIT7
Utterly regardless Of Gov Boes's allegation that
the Iowa farmers lose - every Of corn they
raise they are cultvang 100000 acres more this year
than ever before.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14

The curious thing about the latest develop
ment in the Briggs controversy is that Pro
fessor Briggs has occupied a chair In the Union
Theological Seminary for ten years or more,
and has been teaching precisely the same things
which he proposes 10 teach as professor OF
biblical Theology. But for the accident of his
transfer 10 this new prCfessOrship there would
have been no Inaugural Address, no Briggs
controversy and, consequently, no question as
TO the validity Of the requests and gifts which
the seminary has received That the present
agitation may have bearing upon possible
fuvuc gifts is easy to he understood, though it
is hard to see what relation it can have to the
funds now in the seminaIy's possession and the
use OF which it has been enjoying for years.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14

THE WEATHER SERVICE SATISFACTORY.
From The l. ttsburg Dispatch
The Agricultural Department brand OF Republican
weather has beon very dellghtin IN most respects.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14

Senator Allsons remark that the crops are good
in Iowa this year is politically of much slgnif-
canoe. Republican prospects and the crops move
together. AS the buzzard betokcns carbon so
Democratic victory tells of hard times and in
dustrial GLOOM
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14

Russell Sage declares that he would not accept
spiritual advice from DIR. Briggs Under the cir
oumstances Dr. Briggs would be very foolish TO
accent financial advice from Mr. Sage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14

In the interest Of common decency, it Is to be
hoped that the maliciously untruthful reports OF
Mr.. Blaines illness will now stop. That he has
been a sick man nobody has pretended to deny
nor have the nature and extent of his indispostion
been concealed or minimized. lie has suffered
chiefly from a disorder due wholly so over
work in the State Department, and his tempera
mcnt being naturally of a high, keen order, his
prostratlon has been compleer than would be
possible 70 more phlegmatic natures But no
Justification or excuse has ever warranted the
cruel reports that he could not recover, that his
mind was giving way, that his memory had gone,
or that hc was subject 10 frequent state OF leth-
argy These are all falschoods and falsehoods Of
an especially dcspcable character. The truth
is that his progress at Bar IIarbor, while pro-
v9kingly SLOW has been steady. sure, and in view
Of his temperament most encouraging. The
probabilities all indicate TINT he will be restored
70 health completely before the summer is over and
that he will return 70 Washington in the fall az
yell and vigorous rs ever. We do not like TO
think that there are those whose partsanshp is q
mcanly malignant rs 10 render this news unwel-
come.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14

A Democratic leader thinks that Mills or Crisp
or Bynum or Wilson will win the SpealSership
prize, the chances being slightly in favor Of
Mills. What about Mr. Springer" oh !
regard him as an impossibility." If that isn't
rough, ungmteful and unforgivablc, what is ? A
leading Democrat may be justified in acknowledge
ing TINT Springer is not absolutely sure OF the
Speakership, inaSmuch as selfish interference some
times keeps good and great man from his just
deserts but 10 declare that he is ont of the ques-
ton, beaten already, excluded by common CON
sent, in snort, that he isn't in it," is truly 10
administer bitter draught.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14

II the Italian WHO stabbed The Allen knows
what is good for him he Is probably hoping that
the notorious dive-kceper will die. In that case
he will merely run the risk OF trial for murder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-07-14

When sir. Stewart Newell executed the will
which was offered for PROBATE yesterday no
assuredly meant well. The property which he
beaneathed is OF such a dubious character that
il is impossible 10 tell now whether the half a
hundred public institutions in NewYOrk and
Philadelphia which he aimed to benefit will
receive material advantage from the lcgacies.
Il il an established principle of moral philosophy
that the ethical quality Of an act resides in the
intention. Mr. Newell's intentions were of the
best; and hence he is entitled to the same de-
gree of credit whether there are several millions
or only an inconsiderable sum TO be applied in
charity under the provisions of his will.
There T. harmony Ut the true Democratic
stamp among the Democrats OF Ohio who arc
20 hold their nominating convention at Cleve-
land tomorrow. Governor Campbell is the
principal bone of contention, but his enemies
are in a comparatively small majority, and their
efforts TO prevent his denomination will be
futile. At the same time, they are numerous
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-05-28
KILLED AT FOSTER CREEK FERRY.
Charles Butler Greene, of Walla WalIa,
Meets Sudden Death.

WALLA WALLA. May 27.-[SpeeiaL IA tele-
gram was received today that Charles Butler
Greene was killed while crossing the Columbia
river at Foster Creek ferry. All the information
in regard to the accident is contained in the fol-
lowing telegram;
G.. c. Mccoy, manager of the Northwestern
Nail and Transportation Company: Charles
Greene was killed at Foster Creek ferry over the
Columbia river. Where are his folks? Please
answer quick. FRANK SErNv
DIVISION superintendent
The men in McCoys Office know nothing
about the family OF the deceased. 1t is said he
WAS distant relation of General BENJAMIN
Butler. They know not what part of the Fast
he came from. He has been long in the West
He drove stage for years at Wampa. Idaho.
ana came to- Walla Walla about two month.
ago and entered the employ OF the Northwest.
ern Mail and Transportation Company. He was
in their service when he died. He is described
as a tall. handsome man, standing six feet he
was unmarried. No arrangement has as vet
been made for the burial of the remains. Fos
ter Creek ferry IS said to be dangerous IL is
hard to understand how he was killed. The
telegram does not state he was drowned.