New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-21

The crisis which now appears to threaten the
existence of the French cabinet, far from being
regarded as an evidence Of weakness on the
part of the Republican regime should be con-
sidered in the light of q manifestation OF It's
strength and prosperity. Both Of these are now
established on so firm basis that the various
factions of the Republican party no longer deem 1t
necessary to continue the sacrifice OF their respec-
tive interests for the sake Of cohesion. 1t is to
sentiment Of this character that must be at
tributed the recent rupture between the Admins
tration and the Radical party under NJ Clemen-
ceau This split leaves the Cabinet at the mercy
Of the ReactiOnaries, who now hold the balance
Of power. 1t appears to be considered probable
at Paris that NJ. de Freycinet will endeavor to
grappe with the difficulties which now beset
his Ministry by requesting President Csrnot TO
dissolve the National Legislatures somewhat
heroic measure which has only once before been
made use of, during the Presidency Of Marshal
MacMahon. 1t is believed by those who advocate
such action that general election, while it might
lead to fresh grouping of parties. would bring
to NJ de Frycinet and to his colleagues
large accession of new supporters composed of Con.
servatives converted to Republicanism by the
brilliant and successful rule of the present Admin
istration
General Latrobe declares that ne would rather
be Mayor Of Baltimore than President Of the
United States. His feow-citizens seem to feel
that way themselves, for they have just in
augurated him the sixth time. whereas it is
well-known fact that they have never once
elected him to the Presidency.
"The World" having recovered o little from
its excitement over the "cowa rdly' and in
famous innuendo" that nobody believed Mr.
Flowers affidavit that his election expenses did
not exceed $1,000, mildly remarks. in answer to
the question what it believes about 1t itself, that
"it believes Mr. Flower to be a man Of truth and
veracity.'" What we would now like TO know
is whether Mr.. Flowers payment for newspaper
supplements just before the election is included
in his statement
A rascally Mississippi lawyer has been Sentenced
to six years imprisonment for swindling negro
women out Of pension money. In this case the
punishment fits the crime pretty snugly 1t is
hard TO conceive O more contemplate kind Of
robbery.
The Aldermen have begun their amusing annual
farce Of passing upon the estimates. 10 all IN
tents and purposes they are poweress TO alter
the work of the Board of Estimate and AppOr-
tionment, and their treatment Of the budget
affords interesting and conclusive evidence OF the
wisdom of the lawmakers who made Aldermanic
action on this subject purely matter Of form.
This year the farce is TO be played In TWO acts !;
the second instalment Of the fun being due
on next Tuesday. The New-York Aldermen serve
q distinct purpose in contributing to the hilarity
of the community.
The cable brings the good news that Austria
he's officially accepted the invitation Of the United
States to make an exhibit at the Worlds Fair.
As one Of the Nations that have undertaken similar
enterprises in the past Austria realizes the value
of prompt and liberal cooperation
In the intervals of vocifcrating unkndly at The
Tribune, our excitable neighbor "The World has
recently taken up the modest task of re-
generating the city by uniting the Press and
the Pulpit" in a series of meetings held in
churches When our friends Of THE World y
took up this enterprise many columns Of double
loaded matter were devoted to the tremendous
movement" which was said to be on foot and
In connection with which the names Of various
wellknown citizens were misused with an artless
freedom which did not commend itself at all 70
those gentlemen. The first Of The Worlds great
mass meetings left plenty of vacant space in the
small Marble Church in Fifth-ave, in which 1t
was held. The Pulpit was scantily represented.
and the Press apparently not at all. So deeply
was The World disappointed with the result
of its efforts that it did not have word OF
editorial reference to the meeting yesterday.
Cheer up, neighbor! The faith that enables you
10 swallow Mr.. Flowers statement of campaign
expenses without a grimace may yet be strong
enough to move mountains