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New-York tribune., 1891-05-26

the strikes in this city, nor the phase OF IL
which the parties most frequently present. on, ,s
it is the one which ought to arrest anu nolu
public attention. The unions appear from
their own action and declarations, to be usurp-
ing powers to which they have not the slightest
right powers which do not belong to the whole
neonle in their governing capacity; powers
which no freeman can suffer anybody to exer-
else. The unions have right to act according
to their own decision If they voluntarily choose
to do 50. They have right to persuade others
by argument or by sympathy to join with them
If they can. They have right to deny the
benefits of their organization, whatever those
NAV be- to the persons who do not wish to abide
by its decisions. But they have not right to
attempt to drive such persons from livelihood
or employment, or TO compel anybody TO rei'se
them opportunity to work. 1t is simply CRIME
for them to take from any other man, worker or
employer, his freedom to act for himself accord
ing to his own sense of duty or of interest.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
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PERSONAL.

Judge schofeld, of the Court Of Claims, Is now
eligible for retirement pay, and no less than eght
annlicants for appointment In his place nave nled
papers with the President.
Lady Pauncefote wife Of the British Minister in
Washington Is great pedestrian, and takes her daily
constitutional" regularly before nooh'
The late Colonel L. NJ. Dayton, staff officer OF
General sherman, left estate valued at over
$500 OOO Among his bequests, outside Of the family
circle are these: To the Home OF the Fiendess and
the ChIldrens Home In Cincinnati, each So,ooo' 10
the society of the Army Of the Tennessee SS9OO ana ana
TO the Ohio Commandery OF the Loyai LesL1n HAS
portraits OF Generals sherman, Grant ana shenuah'
The Hon. Robert T. Lincoln, United States Minis
ter 10 England writes to the Worlds Fair managers In
Chicago SAYING that he is Of course, glad TO DO all
he can officially 10 help the Exposition but ne wants
the limited facilities at his disposal understood; me
meagre clerical force ana once room az n or
bureau outside.
1t is related Of Dlsrael, in new BOOK that al
though he deeply attached To his wife, some OF MS
most cynical sayings had reference to marriage In gen.
eral Coming away from a marriage occa-
sion, he said This is dismal business II always
depresses me. After funeral am cheerful ieei
that one has got rid OF some one Dlsraen nelu tne
theory that man was regular In his attendance in
the House OF Commons until he was married
German papers have recently announced that Thomas
A. Edison is at present engaged in writing novel;
The novel is to appear In two volumes Edison the
papers also say, will dramaze his book soon after It's
publication,
According to his present plans, Emperor William
will travel far and rapidly this year as last He
has already decided TO visit Norway again. He will
go to Christiania after his return from England and
Scotland In July.
The failure of Prince Bismarck TO appear at the
funeral Of the late Count Moltke was generally
supposed TO be due TO the desire Of the exChanceor
to avoid meeting the Emperor. To the surprise OF
many people, however. the Hamburger Nachrichten,"
BismarcRs organ, announced few days ago that the
Prince received Invitation 20 attend the obseQuies OF
his friend Invitations were sent, however. 10 many
officers Of the army.
Mr. Gilbert Fraser, who has been connected with the
British Consulate General Of New-York for nearly
quarter OF century, has Just been promoted 10 the
and meritorous services TO his Government
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
Arwalprk pailn Gribn,te
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 1891.
TWELVE PAGES
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreign.-The delegates measure passed its sec
ond reading in the Newfoundland House OF AS
semblv: the Knutsford bill will be pushed in the
House of Commons - Many convicts in Siberia
will have their sentences commuted on the Czare
vtch,s arrival at yladivostock - The Austria,
liam colonies will join the International Posta
I1nion in October - Mr. Edmund Yates writes
of the world of London.
Domestic-In the Presbyterian General Assem-
blv the hearing of the report of the committee
on Dr Bricrs's case was set for Thursday morn
ing: the drift of opinion in the Assembly is
hostile IN the professor. - Potter, White &
Ravlev. shoe manufacturers Of Boston, assigned
With liabilities estimated at 100000. -
Congressman L. c. Houk, of Tennessee, died from
the effects of arsenic taken by mistake. -
The Federal Supreme Court upheld the constltu-
tionality Of the Original Package law - John
Rardsley. ex-City Treasurer of Philadelphia, was
charged with an additional embezzlement OF over
$3.50 900 of the State funds.
Citv and Suburban.-Several undertakers
brought charges of misconduct in Office against
Coroner Messemer - One soldier fatally shot
another after a quarrel at Fort Hamilton. 60
The inouest in the case of the victims OF the
Tarrytown explosion was begun. = New
Jersey farmer was robbed of certificate of de-
posit for $4,000, and Bowery steamship agent
who presented it for payment was arrested. -
Prominent clergymen expressed their views on
the cases of the Rev. Drs. Brooks, Newton and
Bridpman. - Winners at Gravesend: Fronte-
nae. Senorita, Airplant, Portchester Disappoint-
ment and Masterlode - Stocks were dull, and
after a strong opening small losses were caused
by foreign selling.
The Weather.-Forecast for to-day: Generally
fair, but with little rain; growing cooler at
night. Temperature yesterday: Highest, os de-
grees; lowest "a; average, 81.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
THE WHITE CAP BUSINESS.

Scarcely a day passes without news OF some
act of persecution threatened or pelpetrated by
rascaIs who call themselves White Caps. When
that appelIation came into use few years ago
timid persons imagined that a secret order OF
cutthroats and marauders had been organized
all over the country-a sort of American Malta
which held life cheap and revenge dear. But
no proof exists to justify such an apprehension,
though outrages ascribed to White Caps seem
to be growing more common The truth prob
ably is that the name has caught the fancy Of
miscellaneous rufians, and is used by them as
convenient means of inspiring terror and
escaping detection. That the numberless gangs
of lawless scOundrelS who sign their DEGREES
after that fashion and execute them under that
guise have any connection with one another or
obey any central authority so far from being
established is not even credible.
This being the case proposed victims may
adyantageously and without added danger show
more courage and independence hereafter than
have generally been displayed hitherto. Many
a man has suffer- himself TO be scared by a
warning and afterward maltreated without much
resistance because he has imagined that a
secret order of desperate men was sworn TO
carry out whatever its members might decree
Occasionally somebody has taken advantage Of
a warning 10 make suitable preparations for
resistance, and has given his assailants warm
er welcome than they bargained for. Ii has
seldom happened in such cases that the man of
pluck was finally worsted. The White Cap
business would soon be played out if everybody
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
ROBBED OF FREEDOM TO LABOR.

Concsely stated a question of considerable
interest to the people just now is whether the
walking delegates own this city. The strikes
in the building trade are the ripe fruit of years
of interference and dctation by men who have
no personal interest in the work done in shop
or on building, either with the employers or
with the worSingmen, but who have assumed
power to order both at pleasure; to order men
to cease work when they do not wish to do so
and to order employers not to give work on
any terms to men whom the dictators wish to
punish.
There is no occasion to apply harsh terms to
this performance The naked statement of
things done, not once nor twice, but repeatedly
and almost constantly for years past, must be
more impressive than any strong phrases. In
the BucIzi case all the men of yard wanted
to work and were satisfied, but the walking
delegates ordered them to cease Some of them
had families, possibly in sickness or Distress to
whom cessation of work would mean incal-
culable suffering and wrong. 1t mattered not;
the walking delegates must be obeyed under
penalty of ostracism from the ranks of industry
in this city. The employers were satisfied with
the men and with the wages paid. Perhaps
they had important contracts which it would
cost them heavily to neglect. No matter; the
walking delegates must be obeyed or no worker
in any building trade in New-York should he
allowed to handle lumber from that yard. If
this were an isolated case ID would certainly
cause much excitement. The fact that similar
acts have for years been so frequent that the
public is no longer amazed at them dscloses
the gravity of the issue.
The time has long gone by when sensible
men, whether employers or not, questioned the
right of wage-earners to organize and act to-
gethor for their mutual. interest. That is not
question in these days. The right to do what
members may agree among themselves to do
is not denied But the right of all Of them o.
of any of them to rob others of their freedom
is and must ever be denied, cost what it may.
If the employer who can entirely satisfy those
whom he employs is never safe, even then, from
interference by walking delegates, because they
choose or may be directed by some outside body
of men to insist upon new rules or regula-
tions; if the men who do not choose to Join
any union, or having become convinced that
one does not help them, wish TO withdraw, are
to be hunted out of livelihood and out of town
at the pleasure of others who have agreed TO
seize and hold monopoly in particular avoca-
ton ; if the individual workingman can no long
er enjoy his freedom, nor secure safe and perma-
nent and well-paid employment by his superior
efficiency, then indeed the so-called Organiza-
ton for mutual defence becomes an organiza-
ton for unlimited and ntolerable tyranny.
This is not the whole Of the issue raised by
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
Amnarmenta.

RrJoU THEATRES :1o-Aunt Rridgets Baby.
BROADWAY THEATRE-s-wanE.
CASINo-s 15-Apolo.
COLUMBUS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
EDEN MUSEE-wsx Tablesus.
GARDEN THEATRES :8o-Don Juan.
GRAND OPERA HoUsE-s-n Trovasore
HARRIGAN'S THEATRE-s-Reilly and the 400.
ROSTER BIAL'S-S-Carmencits.
LYCEUM THEATRES :15-The Yelled Picture.
MADISON SQUARE THEATRES :3o-The Merchant
NEW PARK THEATRES :15-A Knotty Anair
PALMER'S THEATRES :15-The Tar and Tartar.
PRoCToR's 23D-ST THEATRES 15-Mr wilkinson'
Widows.
STANDARD THEATRES 16-Ship Ahoy.
TERRACE GARDEN-S-Beggar Student
UNION SQUARE THEATRES :15-The Henrietta
l4TH-ST. THEATRE-S-Later On.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26

people were finally brought in from the scene OF tne
fire on the Overland Express from Denver q little
after midnight. II is proposed to arrange seVera'
such fires during the Worlds Fair for the dement,
Of foreign visitors. Part of the Colosseum VIII
be set of on the prairie and reserved seats sold
for these fires After the ground has been once
burned over it will be fitted with artificial grass
made of hemp and straw well soaked In kerosene
turpentine and so forth. Admission. 25 cents.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26

II General Jones really feels that degres OF de'
yotion to his fellow-men which hopeful candidate
for Governor would naturally desire to have at
tributed to him, he will write another letter to
somebody. There isn't so much innocent fun In
the world as there ought to be.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26

The Federal Supreme Court yesterday rem
dered an important decision upholding the con-
stitutionality of the se-calied original-pack
age" legislation of the List Congress. This Is
a victory in which prohibitionists will rejoice
TlN original package" it will be remembered
was device to circumvent the Prohibition laws
in such States as had enacted them, liquors
being carried into those States in bottles and
other original packages, and thriving busi-
ness being carried on. On April 2s, 1880, the
Supreme Court decided that no State had the
right TO interfere with this traffic without Con-
oressiona permission" The 0riginal-Package
Act declaring that the States had full authority
70 nrevent the sale of liquor in original pack
ages was soon brought forward in Congress, and
passed both houses by large majorities. 1t be-
came law on August of last year, and It's
constitutionality has now been upheld by the
highest authority.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
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New-York tribune., 1891-05-26

The disabled Veendam has arrived in safety.
Although her shaft broke once, and gave way
a second time after being repaired, she was not
in danger at any time and was under tow only
a few hours. One of the advantages which the
twin screw has over the common type OF pro-
peller is that the breaking of shaft would
mean only the partial disablement OF a vessel
The Veendam, however, had good luck in beng
able to reach port without assistance, and no
little credit is due to her captain an6 officers
for their admirable conduct under trying cir
cumstanoes
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26

Coroner MESSENGER is wanted. To all appear
ance, when last seen, he was man OF robust
health and in full possession of all his faculties,
but the other Coroners more than hint that he
has lately been disposed to shirk his share OF
the duties which devolve upon these officials
though he is never beaindhand in drawing his
salary when payday comes round. More than
this certain undertakers allege that Mr.. Mes
semer is overoonsderate of the business Of one
of their fraternity. An explanation from the
Coroner, they think, is clearly in order and
little more devotion to business would doubtless
be acceptable to his associates.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26

The Briggs case is the only remaining topic
of universal interest to come before the General
Assembly at Detroit. DR.. Pattons committee,
which has the matter in charge, has asked that
it's report be made special order for Thurs
day morning, and on that day the great debate
of this years Assembly will take place. An
adverse report on Professor Briggs's appoint
ment is expected. but the Professors friends
have not yet determined what course to pursue.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26

There are those who think that the question Oh
opening the Worlds Fair on Sunday might as well
be postponed until after the question OF opening
IL on the other days Of the week has been settled.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26

opinion signed by him, but which, he explains
was oareIessIy drawn by one of his subordinates
Of course. if the railway company believes 1t
has good cause it will be a matter OF indlner-
enca as to which set of officials its application
;s 70 coma before.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26

Attorney -General Tabor has drawn up an
opinion to be presented at the meeting of the
Commissioners of the Land Office on Thursday,
in which he holds that not these officials, but
the Forest Commissioners, have control over
the States forest lands, and that DIR. Webbs
application for permission to construct his Adj
rondacIx railroad across State property should
be made to the latter body. In reaching this
kecision Mr. Tabor has had TO reverse former
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26

The celebrated case of Jarndyce VS.. Jarndyce Is
recalled by the fact that case which has peer
before the New-Jersey and the Federal courts foi
the last nine years has just been finally decided
It was a suit against the Essex County hoao
Board and involved a question Of assessments
passed in succession before the State Circuit Couro
the Supreme Court of New-Jersey. the State Coui'
Of Errors and Appeals, the United States Oircui'
Court and the United States Supreme Oourc. Inc
decisions were uniformly against the Road Board
but it was determined to contest every point, and
did SO, despite the fact that the man VINO oegan
the suit is dead, and although there nave oeen
many changes in the composition OF tpe boaro
itself The claws delays" in Shakespeares ume
couldn't have begun to compare with those OF inc
last years of this century: nor the lawyers ices
either, for that matter.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26

The Mercantile Library is to be congratulated
on returning to business at the old STAND. AV
one time it was seriously proposed to make
permanent removal uptown, but the decision 10
rebuild on Astor Place is generally admitted 10 De
wise. The new building bears little resenolance
to the old Clinton Hall, which was a lanunlaih
of many years standing. 1t is SOLO, suDstan'Aai-
looking building, without great pretehsions "
architectural beauty. but well suited for tne pui
pose for which it is to be used The part 10 pe
occupied by the library and reading-room Is COM
modious and well lighted. New-York's great free
public library seems to be still some distance
in the future. While awaiting it's coming, we
can all rejoice In the Mercantile and wish 1t en-
larged success in its new home. -
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26
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Business Nnflres.

Parties desiring to engage rooms at tne oo:
lawrence Hotel Cape Vincent Thousand ISLANDS can see
the proprietor Mr.. W. Potter at windsor ho'ei' now
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New-York tribune., 1891-05-26

Secretary Foster Is increasing the force OF IN
spectors engaged at this port in preventing vioia
lions of the immigration law, thus furnishing
another assurance of the Governments deter
mlnation to enforce the law with the utmost
strtctness. The immigration business here has
now been In charge Of United States officials Tor
more than a year-the change from the State
N the Federal system was made on April 1s,
1seo-and the results have abundantly justified
the wisdom of the new arrangement.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26

Ex.Mayor Cregier has grown peSsimlstic since
he failed of reelection in Chicago. He says tnao
nothing has yet been done toward erecting tne
buildings for the Worlds Fair, and that IL Is
impossible to get them ready by the date set iOr
the opening Of the Exposition. In his opinion
a. postponement of the opening for several mon.hS
will be necessary. 1t will be nouced tnaO MI.
Creger did not give utterance TO theSe gloomy
prognostcations until he was at sale distance
sron, Chicago: and his statements have met with
. nromnt and sweeping denial from the Fair
officials.
The Hon. Roswell P. Flower says that ne is
sicl, of politics We have noticed that statesmen
seldom talk in that strain until they have begun
to surmise that politics may possibly be getung
sick of them.
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26

II there were more sermons like that preached
by DR.. Parkhurst last Sunday, there would b
fewer complaints about the dulness OF Monday
newspapers
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26

The Republicans Of the oswego-Jefferson Sen
atoral district are confronted with serious duty
George B. Sloan having determined to withdraw
from public life, they will be called upon to name
his successor; and they must realize that to lind
a man who will do as well by the interests OF
the district and of the State at large as ne mas
done will be no easy task. Mr.. Sloan has been
q member of the Legislature for ten years and Is
generally recognized as one Of the best equipped'
efficient and most faith public servants that ever
were sent to Albany. His vote and his inhuence
have invariably been found on the right side. Al
Sneaker of the Assembly and chairman OF ways
and Means of that body: and as chairman OF the
Finance Committee Of the Senate. he has COM
mended himself to the taxpayers by his intelligent
and conservative treatment Of the fiscal legislation
which has come before him. His course on general
legislation has been equally public-spirited and
satisfactory. The retirement Of such man rom
the PEOPLES service is greatly to be regretted, and
in common with the rest of his fellow-ci'lzens
we will venture to hope that it is merely tempo
rary
New-York tribune., 1891-05-26

When Mayor Grant gave Miss Flossie Croker
81 O 600. not necessarily for publication but as
guarantee of good faith, it does seem as II he
earned the privilege of making an occasional ap
rointment without consulting her father
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
Bishop Knights VIII.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, June 15.-The will of
the late Bishop Knight which has been
made public, disposes of an estate valued
at $1,000 The entire property goes to
his wife. 1t includes cottages and
grounds at Saybrook, Conn, home in
Lancaster, Pa, an orange grove in
Florida, together with $40, 1000 in life in
surance. Mrs. Knight will continue to
reside in Milwaukee. The fact that
the bishop was possessed of any amount
of property will be surprise to his
friends, as the diocese did not pay an ex-
travagant salary, and he was exceedingly
generous to charitable and educational
institutions under his direction.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1891-06-15
SIXTY WERE KILLED
A Bridge Falls With a Train
in Switzerland.
REsCUERs RUSH TO THE SCENE.
ALI the Trainmen and Passengers in the
Submerged Cars Drowned

Not Less Than One Hundred Persons In
jured-The Excursionists Were on Their
Way to n Musical Fete-Several OF the
Cars Saved by the Breaking of a
Coupling.
BERLIN, June ia fearful accident is
reported from Switzerland. A railway
bridge across the Moenchen, . small
afauent of the Rhine, at Stein, in the
canton of Basel, not far from Germany,
gave way yesterday under the weight of
an excursion train crowded with throngs
of people who were on their way to a
musical fete.
Two engines and the first car, with all
its passengers, first plunged into the
river, while cars remained suspended
over the stream.
All the trainmen were killed, and
every passenger in the submerged car
was drowned. Thirteen cars were saved.
The number of killed was at least go,
and of those injured not less than 100.
The fearful calamity has caused a ter
rible shock in Switzerland and Southern
Germany. Rescuers hastened to the
scene, and the injured were taken care Of.