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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14
DICTATOR AND CONGRESS-.

Mail advices from Rio de Janeiro have fur
nished an Ineligible account OF the clrcum-
stances under which the military dictatorship was
established. From the date of the adoption OF
the Constitution there had been signs OF an
irreconciabe conflict between the President and
the Legislators. The enemies of General da
Fonseca declared in the spring that he would
never have been elected by the National Assem-
bly, if military intervention in his favor had not
been dreaded. An attack upon a newspaper
office which was led by his nephew caused much
il-feeling, and in August Deputy made pub
lie charge that he had been singled out for
prescription, and challenged the Government to
arrest him. Charges and countercharges respect
ing the mismanagement of the Bank OF the Re
public were followed by denunciation Of the
Government for scandalOus revelations respect
ing corrupt proposals to the Paulista Company
for the payment of $750,000 for securing a
Ministerial signature to the official purchase OF q
railway. The passage of two measures over the
Presidents veto speedily involved q constitu-
tional crisis and the establishment OF military
dictatorship.
The first of these measures was an act de-
caring the Office of Minister Of State to be in
compatible with other public functions. This
was blow aimed at several obnoxious Ministers
and personal adherents OF the President. He
vetoed it On the ground that it involved inter-
ference with his constitutional right to choose
his own advisers When the veto was consid-
cred in the Senate there was one vote short OF
the majority of two-thirds required for passing
the measure. AS the vote was 20 to Is, it was
only necessary to disqualify one member OF the
minority in order to secure the passage Of the
Act. As one of the Senators was the Governor
of Alagoas, the Presidents brother, his vote was
arbitrarily thrown out on the ground that he was
double-of1iceholder and not entitled to pass
Judgment upon it. The enactment of a measure
defining the crimes for which the President was
liable to impeachment was vetoed on October
20 on constitutional grounds. The President
! argued with great force that the measure sub
iected him to the jurisdiction OF the common
courts. whereas he was entitled under the Con-
stitution to judgment by the Supreme Federal
Council on criminal charges and by the Senate
for political responsibility. The passage OF this
bill over the veto on November 2 precptated
the crisis. Ii was necessary either for Congress
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14
YESTERDAYS POPULAR C0XcERTs.

Both the popular concerts last evening onereo r's
ures Of especial interest, and both proved potent ~
fractions to many people. At Mr.. Damroschs ooH'e'.
In The Music Hall, Mr.. Brodsky, the concert nss'es
the orchestra gave delightful performance Oh ",I.
delssohns violin concerto. strong and vigorous IN ~
larger proportions, yet elaborated with revern' %
aeotionate care, and charged with sound ana oeaaA
full sentiment. Mr. Brodsky's work was highly spp,v
ciated, and he was recalled with enthusiasm WI.
Danroschs programme included also 'nree part sous,
by Swedish composers, sung by the Lnttemah s"o.i-
Male Sextet and the bolelo from Ncrds "scihan W.
persp by Mrs. Seabury c. Ford.
The second part of Mr.. Seidl's programme was s,''
up to a performance of six Of fie principal nuhDo'
OF "Cavalleria Rusticana,' the vocal pieces vas
sung by Nine. Tavary and signon CampanHh ."
Galassi. 1t was disappointment not TO hear hnD'
Fursch Mad who had been announced for tnis ~.
cert but her place was not unacceptaoy nneu !"
Nine. Tavary. 1t Is needless To say thai hasas
glowing music received an Interpretation lrOh Nv.
singers, and from Mr.. Seldl and his orchestra ~"
revealed TO the fullest the beauties Of It's lyric 1885,
and It's dramatic power and Intensity hns; 10 4
and Sienor Galass also sang solos ~ the NJ X an
the concert both to the great satisfaction VI Wv
dfaOep
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14
MONDAY, DECEMBER IA, 1891.
TWELVE PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreign-A fierce fight between the Irish fac
tions occurred in Waterford City, during which
Michael Davitt was badly hurt. - Much dam
age was done by storms in Great Britain. -
The London advisory board on the Virginia State
debt has declined to approve the American scheme
Domestic-It is understood that reciprocity
negotiations with Trinidad, Barbados and
Demerara have reached satisfactory conclusion
- A letter found in the Office of Norcross, the
Boston note broker satisfied his parents that
he was the New York bombthrOwer. - Professor
George G. Smith; for twenty-five years preside Mt
of Drew Seminary, died at Carmel, n. y. -
Active steps are being taken in Chicago to
abolish the Garfield race track. - The Yale
catalogue for 1899 has been published.
City and Suburban.-A man was run over
and killed by an elevated railway engine at
Eighty nnth-st and Third-ave. - The Central
Labor Union condemned the bad paving work
in Broadway. - Daughters of the American
Revolution set foot plan to establish colonial
exhibit at the Worlds Fair - The Rev. DIR.
Bridgman, formerly of the Baptist Church, was
ordained as Protestant Episcopal deacon.
The Weather.-Forecast for to-day: Slightly
warmer and fair. Temperature yesterday High
est, 80 degrees; lowest, 80; average, IA l-S.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14
WORK OF THE CHRISTMAS SOCIETY,"

BY the close Of this week the Christmas soeey 49,
that IL will have nearly all the boNsalls n The a.
the Madison Square Garden filled with pre'she n.,
30 900 Door children be entertained on Chfis' "a
On Friday and SATURDAY the contributions Of honv :,
largely increased and this week begins win 80 ,ss
hand There are still seventytwo boxes Tor save \,
soclety believes that nearly all q these VIII DC 20
ncxt Saturday evening so far the presents n"' al
contributed are just the Kind required by he M,
many OF them are valuable without beins too eos s
Te,ll stI continues to receive encouraging letters ~
well. wlshers Of the work. Persons VINO h'e' yu,usl
tribute presents to the society can send heu tu
District messengers free OF charge All s,.,e,
boxes aud seats should be made 70 hetoo' -, ~ a.
secretary Presents and communication snoa ,,.a,.sa
dressed b oliver sumner Tcal president. At the N'D''
Souzre Garden
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14
HEARING THEIR cHapLaN PREACH.

O., r.,,,0,on.,v,s church AZ Madl.on ave ana -
,tnrh.., was allied 10 ovcrnowns YESTERDAY ,ssr
with the rank and nle of the 9th krg'"',. Sewsnf
friends who hid e,tc t. hear the NV. ~ Precisely
MAYNARD chaplain preach the annual seru'ol - cSad
at o'clock the regiment; under the e0p' ,s. soesreea
william Seward. H. entered tho church anu W. -. .on.
,na NV enc choir lang ia, proees'oaa hyH@
I'D ch,,sthn SOLDIER" The usual aieFh'"l .ss,s,
a. tho episcopal Church read by the "a "a ss
,h, n.x Or p,yid H. 3FeeF being away NC n pr
eagement to preach at Trinity chvreh. ~ osh. ard
Maynard spoke briefly OF ue noNe hs's ,.ssd an am
o. WV ma Saor"a, sermon rom the words wo, uao s,,
ma, e, e, good and good evil that pot ans % via
. ,as darkness fir Hight" which Wa is,sneu an.
n,e, a,teuton Among ;hos' pr'sen, were o,.esu
,ai,,ant. General Porter, ,icaerh hu''s"r'
,,a.'" IA r.n,aln p.,ld Wilson. Of Cd pstssu'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14

There is little room for doubt as to what the
decision of the United States Supreme Court will
be in the case of McIlvane, the murderer OF Luca,
the Brooklyn grocer, two years and half ago.
After hearing the argument Of his counsel, the
Court said that there was no necessity OF an
answering argument by Attorney-General Tabor.
Everybody knows that the appeal had no other
object than delay. McIlvaine should have been
executed long ago. In spite Of the unmistakable
character of his crime and the fact that he was
virtually caught in the act, he has had two trials
and is alive to-day. This is leaden-footed justice
with o vengeance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN PROTESTANTISM

Last summer distinguished American clergy
man preached a sermon before the International
Congregational Council in London so intensely
Calyinistic in its tone as to amaze even the most
conservative of English Congregationalists, who
did not imagine that any representative clergy
men to-day held such views. And when the
Ecumenical Methodist Conference was held in
Washington last October the theological lberality
of many English Methodsts amazed their Ameri-
can brethren, who would classify as heretics men
in this country holding similar opinions. These
two incidents emphasize fact not generally
understood, namely, that English Professionalism
has left American Professionalism far behind in
its attempt to adjust itself to the needs Of mod
ern life. ave have" says Dr.. Conder one of
the most distinguished of English Congregation
alists, "lost orthodoxy, but have gained Christ.
The old theology did not perish under the as
sault of rival system; it did not quail before
logic more rigorous than its own. 1t expired
because an atmosphere had been created in which
it could not breathe" Similarly Professor
Simon, another distinguished English Congrega-
tonalist, describes the results OF this Ievolu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14
An AMERICAN ZOLLVEREIN.

The important commercial arrangements made
with Germany have covered what is next to the
Spanish West Indies the largest source OF the
imported sugar SUPPLY of the United States. 1t
is now only necessary to conclude series OF
treaties with the British West Indies in order to
obtain reciprocal trade concessions for three
fourths of the sugar importatons admitted to a
free market. 1t is now stated in Washington
dispatches that satisfactory arrangements have
been reached with all of these islands also ex-
cepting Jamaica. The following table shows the
valuations and percentages of these importations
for the year ending June 80, 1890:
SIG AR Nd MOLASSES IMPORTATIONS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14

crops marketed has not been accomplished WIN,
ont very heavy return purchases of manufsctured
goods.
Railroads are doing good business. Earnings
10 lao IN November exceeded last years by
9.42 per cent, and In the hrst week VI
December the increase from roads reporting was
a 40 nor cent. The car famine which prevails
so widely limits this increase, but also proves
that IL Is mainly due to enlarged movement OK
freights and not to higher rates only. The exT
changes at all clearing houses outside New-fork
have been per cent greater than year ago 1or
the second, and 81 per cent greater Tor tne
inst week Of December, and yet the aggregates in
that month last year was 81 100000, or 4l-2
Der cent larger than in any previous year.
But money is plenty and growing more plenty
and cheaper in spite Of the activity OF trade' lor
the volume Of circulation was never surpassed.
and another million in gold came from Europe last
week, further shipments thence were announced
and the Treasury paid out SS0O,oo0 more new
notes for silver while taking in about 81 100000
of other money. The meeting OF Congress Causes
no alarm. and the reduction of rates by the
Bank of England to 1-2 per cent is interpreted
40 evidence that fears of trouble from Russia, or
Berlin or South America no longer Disturb.
Clearly foreign countries have to solve difficult
problem before they can pay for the enormous
quantities of grain and cotton they require win
out financial trouble But so far trouble does
not appear, though imports of merchandise at
New-YorlS for two weeks have been per cent
less than last year, and meanwhile the increase
in exports for two weeks has been Al per cent
But the excess Of exports over imports last De-
cember was over S37,OOo,Ooo. If Europe can
stand so much, there is no telling how much more
it may stand without serious consequences
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14
MIR. BLAINE AND RECIPROCITY.

From The Boston Journal.
Mr.. Balne's acceptance Of the invatio, Of the
Boston Merchants Association TO attend its banquet
January will make that occasion Of great sg nif
canoe. For Mr.. Blaine will probably take advantage
of the opportunity to speak at length than he has
vet done OF the reciprocity policy which Is being
cessfully carried out by the Republican Admnlstrs
ton. The merchants Of New-England and OF the
country will await his address with very lively interest
1t would be well II President Harrison, whose name Is
also conspcuously identified with reciprocity, could be
present. too
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14

Everybody was sure, Of course, that the scheme
to count out Deane and count in osborne
originated with David B. Hill. Unmistakaole
evidence of it was furnished by the dispatch from
Hill to Poughkeepsie lawyer which we printed
yesterday 1t must be gall and NORWOOD TO-
the Goyernor-Senator that his plotting has been
brought to naught by just Democratic Judge.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14

Naturally Speaker Crisp will be subject to criti-
cism a. the hands of members of his own party.
The bitter antagonisms aroused in connection
with the contest that ended in his election will
not die out in day. But it is entirely too
early to find fault with him for taking good
deal of time in making up the committees. In
the Lth Congress Speaker Carlisle did not CON-
plete his list till January 4 ; and with the large
mass of raw material on his hands MIR. Crisp
cannot be expected to make as rapid progress
As Speaker Reed did two years ago. r. Q. Mills
e. Co. ought to give the new Speaker falr
chance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14

Six days of such superb weather as we nave
had beginning last TYesday-perfect edays and
uncomfortable nights-ought to put everybody
in the best of humor, even If Christmas were
more than q week and half in the future.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14
s6i,1s2,704
l4,O84,7S
Valuation.
oAE Gl4 1O-


The general effect Of the Reciprocity policy
will be to create an American Zollverein similar
to that which has been formed by Proectionist
countries in Central Europe. Very much as
Germany, Austria Hungary and Italy have dis
eliminated in favor of each other and have COM
bined to protect themselves collectively against
rival producing countries in Europe, the Ameri-
can system of Reciprocity operates to promote
exchanges between the members of the group
without general levelling of tariffs and
abandonment Of home industries in the interest
of English free trade. AS Germany has drawn
Belgium and Switzerland into the Zollverein, so
also the United States is bringing the British
West Indies into the sphere of its commercial
system. As France, England and Russia are
excluded from the economic circle of the Triple
Alliance, so also Canada is shut out from the
benefits of the American Zollverein and forcibly
reminded of the disadvantages of the British
Imperial connection. Reciprocity is very in
teresting economic problem which Americans can
study to great advantage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14
PERHAPS HE EXPECTS SOMETHING BETTER

From The Chicago Inter-Ocean.
Springer would not accept the chairmaDship Of the
C0lnag,, Committee. Not much Springer knows the
hot END OF the poker especially when the glow OF heat
Is stlIi on it from recent roasungs. He Will not
monkey with silver.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14
ELIGIBLE FOR THE PLACE, ANYHOW.

From The ST. Louis Globe Democrat
Speaker Crisp has three definite claims to the
respect and admiration OF bis party, TO wilt: lie was
born In England. he served In the Confederate Army
and he Is indorsed by Tammany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14
ONE WAY TO EXCLUDE TIE CHINESE.

China must build railroads and teleeraphs. construct
canals and curb ovetiDwing rivers and engage In
thousand and one interior imprOv which Will
keep iabor employed at home. Our best hold r. IN
When they can do that they viii not be tempted 10
gtrn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14
ANOTHER ADMINISTRATION TRIUMPH.

Secretary Proct0rs policy OF making soldiers OF the
Indian marks a new era for the red man and gives
the Army recruits who well adapted for work in
the Western country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14
Go SLOW WITH ARIZONA AND NEW MEXICO.

From The Boston ALvefUs.t
Every Representative or Senator who believes In
sound money and the avoidance Of issues should
hesItate bcre he consents to incorporate States
tho two Southwestern Territories which remain from
the Spanish cessions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14

The identification of the man who dropped
the bomb in Russell Sages Office as Henry L..
Norcross, Boston note broker, although strong
in some points, is not entirely conclusive. 1t
would be "a qualification to have the question
settled beyond dispute, and especially reassur-
ing to know that the man who made the insane
demand upon Mr.. Sage was not one OF gang
of conspirators seeking to make rich men their
victims.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14

SOME OF THEN WOULD CHANGE THE MAN.
From The Detroit Tribune.
And now the Brizllans are rising against Pcxcito
il Is hard 10 tell what l. the trouble this time but per
aps would be We'll for the new President 10 change
bis mama
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14

fail to be delighted, and their dissatisfaction with
their English rulers, increased by what occurred
seven years ago. will DO replaced by different
sentiment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14
md MoLAssEs IMPoRTATIoNs.
Sl0I.2G3,327

The remainder of 1885 per cent was i'm
ported in small volume from twenty countries,
the Philippine Islands, Dutch East Indies and
Austria Hungary furnishing about IL per cent
of it. The conventions now under negotiation
with the British West Indies will raise the per-
centage to S615. This will represent the
amount of sugar importations for which valuable
concessions to the export trade will be acquired
in return for free market for sugar. If the
free-trade Democracy had been managing this
business on the English plan they would have
taken off the duties done nothing for domestic
sugar interests and given away the free mar
ket without getting anything in return. A Re-
publican Congress and Administration have
ndther sacrificed home industries nor neglected
exporting interests. They have cheapened sugar
for the benefit of American consumers, have
protected the Louisiana and other home indus
tries by bounties, and have opened large mar
kets i'm Germany and in the South for American
farm products and manufacturers.
The full effect OF Reciprocity with the coffee
countries has not yet been produced, since only
one of them has made a convention. 1t is prob
able. however, that the bulk of the coffee i'm
ports will be regulated by equitable concessions
to the American export trade before the end OF
the year. Treaties with Venezuela, Mexico and
the Central American States are confidently ex-
pected in Washington, since Brazil will be en-
titled to a discriminating duty against them after
January l., 1892, if they neglect to enter into
reciprocity engagements. The following table
shows the importations of coffee into the United
States for the year ending July 1, 1890:
COFFEE IMPORrATIoNS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14

Keeps Dress Shirts to measure, for 50. None
better ct any price. 500 and sll broadway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14

A poughkepsie letter to-day discusses the
question of a special election to fill the vacancy
caused by Senator Deane's death in the Duchess
Putnam Columbia District, and the interesting
possibility that Governor Hill may neglect his
pain duty in the premises. If he thought there
was any chance of electing Democratic Sena-
tor, the intensely partisan Governor would not
hesitate a moment about calling special cleo
ton. Will he have the tenierity to do so when
the chances are all in favor of Republican sue
cess? OF course the Republicans cannot win
without strong candidate and hard work, but
we think they can be trusted on both points.
The indignation felt at the wicked Vaccinations
of the Democrats TO deprive Mr.. Deane OF his
seat furnishes powerful campaign argument
against any candidate they may put up.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14
juoex 10 ADVERTISEMENTS.
Business Notires.
NO 2 ASTOR HOUSE.

A NO. ASTOR HOUSE,
NETWORK, December 1, 1891.
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books ortone and up TO january next
in appreciation of their confidence and powerful support
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DIAMOND POINTED "BANK'' PEN AND HOLDER,
handsomely mounted before Christmas next
To facilitate delivery customers will kindly call or send
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Yours faithfully, o~ ,-o
CAUTION-Imitation Pens bearing nv name and sold In
my former House and other places TO secure
he goods be careful to call at or SEND to my new
address, Astor House.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-14

A brief dispatch from Washington this morn
.ng is of special interest when read in con-
nection with the first Of series of letters from
a staff correspondent of THE TRIBUNE who is
studying the subject Of Reciprocity as affecting
tie British West Indies. Writing from st.
kits. he calls attention to the circumstance that
seven years ago our Government made the same
offer as now in regard to the removal OF the
sugar duties. England would then have none
of il, on the ground that such an arrangement
would contravene British free-trade ideas. But
now. according TO the Washington dispatch re-
ferred TO. it is probable that agreements under
fine Reciprocity clause of the Mckinley bill have
beer, made as to all the British West India
ialaads. except Jamaica. The colonists cannot
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