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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13
r,,r orppprxsJoN or FOREST FIRES.

THE SUppRESSION or FOREST FIRES.
The forest fires now raging in different parts
Of the country carry stern warning OF WhaC
may happen if we continue to neglect measures
for their prevention. This year they are uil-
usually widespread. Only two weeks ago dwell
ers among the New-Jersey pines were neeihs
for their lives. Now lumber and farming towns
in PENNSYLVANIA are threatened with annlhlla-
ton. and many oil and gas wells have been
burned. In Rhode Island WoOnsocket has been
surrounded with fires. In Wisconsin con-
siderable town was saved only by wind and
rain and the digging Of trenches. In Mshlgan
many villages have been wiped out, and men,
women and children are fighting the flames
dav and night. At Manistee, on Lake MIchi-
oan. there has been no rain since the snow dis
appeared and results are feared as disasorouS
as those of the great fires OF 1871.
The fact that these fires occur year atter
wear with every spring drouth, and Ole ouO
only from lack of material or because OF oppor-
tune rains, shows clearly that there is a lack
of definite convictions on the subject. Inc de-
struction is enormous. In the census year OF
1890 more than 10, 900, 900 acres were burned
over in the United States, and over 92o'OUo,-
600 worth of property was consumed. WIN
proper precautions nearly all this mght nave
been saved. Most of the present fires have
doubtless sprung from flames kindled by farm
ers to clear their land, at time when the floor
of the woods was thickly strewn with tinder-
dry brush and leaves. A few weeks later, when
the trees are leafy and full of sap this danger
would have been greatly diminished. But
fire which, through c9relessness or inadvertence'
once gains Roadway in dry forest may utterly
DEFY human efforts to arrest it.
The time to fight forest fire is when 1t be-
gins. That, unfortunately, is just the time
when nobody pays any heed to it. what Is
everybody's business is nObody's business, ana
il is only when homes and lives are endangered
that those threatened unite in common cause
A net theory favors the creation OF broad alley
WAYS in the forests, designed to break the jour
nov OF the flames. These have been tried In
Europe, and are part Of the forest-planting
scheme in Kansas. But what alleyway could
stop conhagrations like some Of those i'll Mlchl-
gan, where blazing brands are caught up by
the wind and carried for hundreds OF yards
An organized iire-patrOl, on the other hand,
could probably perform effective service. There
is always smoke from a growing fire to show
its whereabouts, and immediate recognition OIL
duty to extnguish it would be an important
first step. Years ago forests in this country
were considered an inhOSpitabe incumbranoe, to
be got rid of as cheaply as possible Now, then
value is better appreciated. But comprehensive
measures for their preservation have yet to be
deVispd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13
THE OCEAN RECORD.

To-day the famous City of Paris starts from
Liverpool on her first voyage since the singular
and memorable mishap which betell her niue
more than a year ago. This steamship holds
the championship pennant of the seas. she has
made the fastest voyages on record in both d.
rectons between Fastnet and Sandy Hook, and
has reduced the transatlantic record to five
days. nineteen hours and eighteen minutes. Since
undergoing repairs she is believed to be capable
of outdoing herself. On her recent t1ai-trip
she behaved in a manner that gave full salts
faction to her owners and officers, and Captain
Watkins is not without hopes that he may soon
be able to reduce the Atlantic passage TO five
DAYS and half. That would be to cut seven
hours from the swiftest trip hitherto made, and
in these DAYS. when the reduction of the voyage
is counted by minutes, such triumph would
place the Paris so far in the lead as not to give
her present rivals ghost of a chance OF over
taking her.
The putting of the Paris into commission
AGAIN recalls some remarks on the question OF
speed at sea made in 1.-The North American
Review about a year ago by Mr. James H.
Thomson, a member of the firm which built the
City of Paris and the City of New-4olk, and
which first introduced the twin-screw principle
in order 10 increase the speed of steamships.
Mr. Thomson was of the opinion that "ln a
very short time the record will probably be re-
duced to close OH five days" lie declared the
superiority of the twin screw for high-Speed
sbips to have been demonstrated beyond dis
mute, and considered this together with fur
Their development in the system OF forced graft
rs the chief factor in securing such reduction.
Some improvement of this sort as we under
stand. has been made in the City OF ParS-the
fires being supplied with hot instead OF cold air
and the result will be awaited with interest.
At the same time, in the judgment OF this ex-
merit shipbuilder, while a still further increase
Of sreed is possible from the engineering point
Of view. it is rather a question of earning ca
pacity than of engineering achievement. Mr..
Thomson did not believe that It would be
prudent for any company to build vessel to
exceed the speed mentioned five days and
twelve hours), on account of the grave doubt
whether such ship would pay Doubtless it
il this consideration which will prevent the
reduction of the time of thaiAflantio voyage to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13

were making an improper and dangerous use OF
the Federal tribunals, and one which the Circui'
Judges should not have permitted. III Is oi'y
fair TO Judge Lacombc to say that IN granting
the last writ he was at pains to show that ne
looked upon the application for 1t as irivoiouS'
bui, he did not perceive wherein the law per-
mitted him a discretion when such an applica-
t;on wa made in formal compliance with the
statute. The Supreme Court was not impressed
with this view. However liberll were the pur-
nosos Of Congress. it does not consider that
tbey can be made to include proceedings OBJ
yiousy intended to gain delay and coniesSediy
bringing up matters which are only to be prop
ery got into court upon regular appear from
the State tribunals This is common sense,
form of law which our highest judicial author
itv so often vIndicates. 1t is particularly re-
fresbine to the lay mind, whose crude views
upon the law are the subject Of such frequenV
and learned jest, to find the Supreme Court 50
constantly asserting that the law is not aSinlne'
There is a way of Furnishing attorneys VINO
under the shallow pretext OF exhausuhg Cne
remedies allowed by law grossly abuse Cneir
rights, and by contemplate if not tricky prac.
tice impose upon the courts. Had the OhieI
Justice set in motion the machinery which Is
designed to enforce the lesson that this kind
of business cannot be followed with IMMUNITY
be would have done no more than the. right
II is not only the dignity of the courts that these
lawyers have tritied with, but the sovereignty
of the people of NewYork. Their CONDUCT
cannot be excused by any specious plea Oh duly
10 their clients They do not owe 1t TO duVy
to plague the courts with motions that conceal
an unworthy purpose nor to appear for cllent'
who have not sought their services Ihelr
duty was done before the appearance OF H. NJ
sherman at Auburn. Every step they nave
taken since then is an outrage upon the otate
of New-York. 1t is to be hoped that the de-
cisions Just rendered will convey to their MINDS
salutary warning.
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WORK DAILY TRIBUNE WEDNESDAY, MAY IselTwELvE PAGES

its lowest possible terms for long ume 10
come, though enthusiastic believers IN aium-
mum are talking of ship Of that maternal "hich
shall make the trip in three or four days.
A quick voyage is good thing Dus Saie
voyage lis a better Speed and safety are Dy
no means Incompatible, though probably inc
swift-going vessel has the smaller chance OF d
escaping if obstacles lie in It's pain OF II !,
should meet with collision. Inc increased ),
facility with which the course may be cnangeo
by the aid of the twin screw is, however
strong point in favor of the latest improvement
in steamship-bulding. SO long as seaslckness
remains the bngbear that it is to many the 1aSt
ship will be the most popular with the great
majority of travellers. The City OF Pans mas
set the pace. When she comes into New orN
Harbor next week nobody will be surprised 10
find that she has taken off few minutes az
least from her splendid record of 8: 10: H.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13
PERSONAL.
society.

Mrs Custer expects to 90 abroad soon and spaA
six weeks IN London. To literary people In England
she has several letters of Introduction.
b. p. Hutchinson tells a Boston reporter that he
reo,nis the elder Cornelius Vanderbilt rs the brightest
business man this country has ever produced.
Annie Lotlse Carey, at one time considered among
the greatest Of contTaltos, Is large blonde woman
I'm whose handsome countenance beams the oenevoencs
OF her heart Domestic affairs and cfanty work now
engage the greater snare Oh her oaiA' ~H0 "1 A'n'
ton.
General Miles on making his recent visit TO Mexico
was met at the Rio Grande by Mexican officers and
escorted TO the Capital and back again on his return.
In the City OF Mexico he was entertained In royal
style by President Daz, and a fine review OF troops
was held In his honor
The Presidents original schedule gives him only
forty-rv minutes in Indianapolis, which he expects
m reach Thursday afternoon but his fellow t0vnsmen
have nrged him so strongly 10 make longer stop thai
he has takefr the matter under consideration.
Senator Cullom has leased the house in Washington
owned by exsecretary Baard, which since the atters
departure from the Capital has remained unoceupied
The new tenants however, will not take possession
until next fall
Professor Nathan p Seymour who has been con.
nected With Adebert College Cleveland for fifty years.
formerly as professor of Latin and Greek and more re-
Gently as lecturer upon Englih literature removes to
New Haven this spring 10 make his nome ~lth MS son,
Professor Thomas Day sey nour
The spanish sculptor Queroi is at present engaged
in modelling a bust of the young King OF Spain. lie
had great difficulty in getting pose which was TO
his taste. While Studying the little sovereign one
day however the troops passed by the studio AT
the sound of the music His "Litle' Majesty pushed
IN the window crying: THE flag, the nag! salute
the Aags suiting his action 10 the word' me bog
King held his hand to ms ioreheaa s u'1 Ing sIe H S
soldier had passed INC "lioo"' S"ei'A A'1u '"
Dose for the King
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13
FRJVo1oUs PRACTICE CONDEMNED.

When the Federal Supreme Court gives
notice 20 the Circuit courts that writ of
habeas corpus is not to be used to serve the
purposes of writ of error and that the law
does not contemplate its employment as an OBJ
struction to the ordinary administration of JUS
tice in State courts, the Federal Judges in this
Department must not complain if sharp things
are said of any further proceedings that may
be had before them to resist the application
of the new execution law. OF course we do
not imply that an adverse judgment by the
highest court necessarily argues that the in
ferior court was wrong in the methods it per-
mitted for reaching the appellate tribunal. But
in these cases the Supreme Court has adopted
distinct tone of protest in its decisions, and
has clearly indicated that it regards the pro-
ceedings as frivolous and the court below as
wrong in toleratng them.
lt is the chief credit of our Supreme Court
that in the entire century of its existence, while
always closely guarding its own jurisdiction
and the authority of the Federal Constitution, it
has been equally jealous OF the rights of the
States and of their officers 1t has marked the
line where State authority ends and National
authority begins so plainly that no rational
student of its commentaries can make serious
mistake. There has been no room TO doubt
| that the lawyers for these convicted murderers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13
IN ILL.0MENED LOURNEY.

It would be difficult to imagine a more i'll
omened Journey than that on which two sons
of the Car set forth in November last. Their
departure from Russia was repeatedly post
poned in consequence Of the serious misgivings
not only of the Czarina, but also of the con-
sentative element of the Muscovite population.
No Czarewitch had ever before been known to
travel beyond the boundaries of Europe, and
the projected tour around the world excited
all kinds of superstitiOuS apprehensiOns From
the very outset everything appeared to 90
wrong. The attitude of the Sultan toward the
Armenian and Greek Orthodox churches at the
time rendered it necessary to abandon at the
very last moment the visit to COnstantinople,
while beth in Egypt and in India the welcome
accorded to the Imperial party was of the cold
est In the first place, the English and native
officials were in perpetual state Of dread lest
some attempt should be made on the Care
witch's life, and then, as an English paper very
! blunty put it, sit is not altogether agreeable
to be forced to show the young fox around your
farmyard and to be obliged to make him ac-
quainted with your prize chickens"
Nor were these sentiments confined to the
English occupants of Egypt and Of India. For
similar feelings were openly expressed IN Chlna
as we'll as in Japan, both Of which countries
are accustomed to regard themselves as the
main object of Russian designs. Indeed, the
powerful Viceroy of the Province of Kiangsu
absolutely declined at first to receive the Care
witch or to accord him any official welcome,
only yielding with exceedingly bad grace after
the receipt of peremptory commands from
Pekin.
All these unpleasantnesses, however appear
insgnihcans in the face Of the serious mis-
fortunes which have befalien the Imperial party
On reaching Bombay the younger of the two
Grand Dukes was forced by illness to return
to Europe, and so serious is his condition that
it has been impossible as yet to permit his
travelling SO far north as Russia. The malady
from which he is suffering is consumption. at
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liners BNl and Ny Lord In Livery
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13

1t had been supposed that the Rapld-iransl'
Commission was nearly ready to make us re-
port and relieve the anxiety of the puohc' VINO
have been waiting patiently for the COMING
solution of the transit problem. This supposi,
ton seems to be erroneous, for Mr. Jay uou'u
was before the Commission yesterday WIN al
elaborate plan for supplying what is so much
needed He proposed an extension OF the eH-
listing elevated lines so as to form complete
network on the western side of the city. hoaus
are projected in West-st in Broadway Snorth
of Thirty -third-st) and the boulevard, ana Ill
various other streets to connect the present
lines, including connection between the Bridge
and the West Side system through Centre ana
Canal SITS. This scheme has some obvious
merits but the Manhattan Company has not
served the community so well that the people
are eager to accept its promises at their face
volr1n
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13

COnvicts have before now planned TO obtain
their release by forged pardons, but it was left
for the inventive genius OF Western convict to
forge both pardon and draft by the proceeds
Of which he might make good his escape to a
distant country and maintain life there The skill
and ingenuity Of this particular convict were 50
great that if the community would not he harmed
he would almost deserve a pardon. II he had
turned as much ability and industry 70 the carry
ing out Of some legitimate enterprise he would
have been more than ordinarily useful member Of
society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13

The lack of cooperation between the Police
and Fire departments respecting the stopping
Of elevated trains on Sunday is a subject Of
serious consideration by both sets OF officials.
A conference between them is probable, when
the duties of policemen and firemen in such an
emergency will doubtless be clearly defined.
A plain understanding on this point is demand
cd in the interest of public safety.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13

Governor Hill has not lost his grip upon the
Iiplor-dealers of this city. They had meet
ing yesterday, but, though there was evidently
a good deal of dissatisfaction over the Govern
or's playing fast and loose with the excise cues
tion in the Legislature, there was no open de-
nunciation of him. Seemingly the liquor men
realize that their only hope is in him, and since
he NAV be Governor again, they desire to re-
tain him as their "Friend" for some time
longer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13
SYMPATHY WITH DIR. BRIGGS.
From Tha Rnstnn

From TIC BOsIOn AuVeItIstI'
One thing is nearly certain, and another quite so.
The first that the prosecution results In driving out
OF the Presbyterian Church all who are OF Professor
Brlggs's way Of thinking the denomination will DO
rent in twain. The other is that he would not be con-
vlcted votes were weighed Instead OF being counted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13

The enthusiasts who desire TO form third
party have decided to delay organization until
next year With good crops. fair prices for
produce and general prosperity there will hardly
be enough left OF the third party by that time
to make it worth while 10 organize.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13
Tho Grand Jurv,s criticism of the Essex Mark

The Grand Jury's criticism of the Essex MarheO
1oiI calls attention to one of the worst evils In
the care of the city'S prisoners. The IonioS Is
often overcrowded and lacks many OF the con-
veniences of modern prison buildings out MANY
Of the persons confined there are not OF the lloSC
sonstive class. as some of them have already oeen
convicted of crimes and are undergoing uheir
punishment in that place of confinement lho
iais attached to Police Courts are used as places
for the temporary confinement OF persons WIN
freouently after one nights detention arc ds-
charged rs innocent. The highest degree OF care
should be used in keeping them free from tne
objections which may be raised against "il .no
prisons of the city. These jails are however,
worse than the Tombs itself, and the unfortunate
person who is arrested even without good cause
finds himself imprisoned in lOathsome cell ana
among surroundings which the Orand jury u'-
nounces as unfit fer human beings. a close III
yestigation should be made of all these places
and the abuses existing therein should be cor
rected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13

The cold weather last week furnished an excep
tionaly good opportunity for displaying the other
side Of the shield Since the reports continue
favorable. It is fair TO conclude that this market
will be well supplied with peaches two months
hence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13
MUCH THE WORSE MALADY,

From The Washington Post.
Secretary Blaine Is suffering slight attack OF indi.
gestion but Salisbury has aggravated case OF seal
skin dyspepsia on hand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13

There is still hope for the peach crop. At
least Maryland hangs ont its banner on the outer
walls and proclaims that in Kent and Queen Anne
counties the peach trees are all right the fruit
being too Ear advanced to be injured by the recent
cold snap. Just month ago the peach prospect
generally was pronbiinced uncommenly fine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13

the interest of economical administrator anu
we are glad to say that Governor Hill appro'eu
the bill yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13
A MISTAKE OF THE LABOR PARTY.

From Texas Slftngs.
Why should labor choose for its emblem the red fas
OF war? Labor Is peaceful. and It's coor snouM be
white typical OF pur..9, innocence and peace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13

1t was a good suggestion of the Governor of Penn.
svlvania that the schools of the State should on
Arbor Day plant trees to the memory of William
Penn. To no single individual is any of the
American Commonwealth so deeply indebted as
the Keystone State 10 the man whose name is
imbedded in its own name. IL is few years
more than two centuries since William Penn
crossed the Atlantic to found the colony which
has become great and powerful State. It's sons
and daughters are bound TO hold his name in
reverence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-05-13

Despite Mayor Grants unqualified assertion 'haU
the streets of New-York are IN prime cohui'lon III
point of cleanliness, being not only CLEANER 'I'ii
those of any other city on this NonCneH'' - D"'
connornc favorablv with European cities, Com
,niasioror Pcottie is cast down because the LegS-
latura did not give him more money to spend
ON the streets and is trying hard TO use for other
nurnoses the 100000 allowed him for new
nlant last winter. His first application to this
eH1 is now before the Board of Estimate Con-
siderinq the ideal state of our thoroughfares I'm
the Mayors mind, Mayor Grant is in duty bound
TO oppose it, On the Mayors theory Beattie cannot
possibly need more money