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

senyer boy is not getting under the feet OF ousi-
ness men he is stepping on old ladies' dresses
which a'so is repIehensible. /.
Now, we do not ask the Governor-elecl 70
suppress and abolish tho messenger boy utterly
He is sometimes useful, and he frequently gets
tbcre But what we would have the Governor
elect do just as soon as he gets seated IS 10 ss"O
proclamation requiring District Messenger poys
to keep in line and not be always breaking up
the procession. When this is once done ana ,no
District Messenger boys have ceased Tipping
people up the Governor-elect should ask tn ne
Legislature to pass law against whistllng' II
Roswell Flower will do all this he will be able
in his Thanksgiving proclamation in 1s92 TO
point out as one of the occasions for gratuude
that the District Messenger boy has at last FOUND
his place in the line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-11
THE NEIV com DESIGN

It is to be said with regard to the cuts that
have been printed representing the new coin
designs that they are exceedingly crude and only
marc or less suggestive of the coins as they Will
actually appear after January l. Criticisms
based on these pictures are quite valueless. The
new designs have not been lightly chosen, and if
they are less than ideal, it must be remembered
that those who drew them were embarrassed in
the exercise of artistic fancy by the requirements
of law specifying precisely what must appear IN
figure and inscription upon each coin. Their op-
portupity was limited to the production OF two
dgupes one an eagle and the other an emblem OF
liberty. This is unfortunate, for If it were
worth while, as surely it was, TO do away with
the old designs, they should have been replaced,
not with something merely good Of its kind, but
with the very best models that our artists could
supply.
Congress did not take this view, nor did it
authorize such financial arrangements as would
render possible the competition Of our best artists
The Director of the Mint was empowered to offer
$500 for each accepted model but that was
scarcely fair price even for the successful artists
work. while it left that of all other competitors
without any compensation whatever. IL was
scarcely surprising In these circumstances that the
competition which did take place produced no &C
ceptable result. Each Of the offered models was
rejected as no better than the very poor designs
now in use. The matter was then committed to
Mr. Charles f. Barber, the engravcr of the Mint,
whose professional experience Is certainly inferior
to that of no other engraver in America. AS a
designer, too, Mr.. Barber has achieved a good
reputation. Undoubtedly, Director Lecch adopted
the wlscst practicable course in employing Mr.
BARRIERS services. The adopted designs may not
in every respect commend themselves, but they
are notably superior to those which have APP
pcared Oh our subsidiary coin during the last fifty
or sixty years.
The mechanical conditions under which coin
age is carried on by modern nations are somewhat
adverse to the sculptor's art. The relief must
he the mercst film in order TO prevent loss by
abrasion. The irreeularity and high relief Of
antique coins admitted Of many artistic effects
which are not possible to-day. Perfect uniformity
as a protection against the countcricter must now
lie secured. Tie immense number OF coins which
are required for modern trade is another con-
sdcration embarrassing to the artistic humor OF
designers. Modern coiIs are struck by automatic
steam machinery, the dies coming together on tie
planchet in many cases as often l40 times a
minute Simplicity and regularity are therefore
imposed upon the designer as invariabc conditions
and they necessarily hamper him. When to them
are added the legal requirement that there
shall be upon side impression enblcmatc
of liberty, with an inscription Of the word Lib
erty' and the year of the coinage, and upon the
reverse the figure of an eagle, with the inscrip.
tions United States of America and Z Pluribus
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-11
OWE THING NOPE

1t is probably true that the election of Mr..
Flower has delivered many timd people from
the fear of satiaps, which for few days threat
ened to depopulate the town. There were not
so many of them, of course, as was at first
feared, nor were they so imminent, but there
was no installing the terror which was inspired
by 1.-THE Worlds" announcement that they were
lurking in the woods above Harlem. Ii was
about as bad as if they had actually been there.
And, although the excitement subsidized some
what after it was seen that "The Word' had
withdrawn them, As it were, there was no mis-
taking the fact that the candidacy of Mr.. Flower
did great deal toward restoring public con-
fidence. There was very general feeling that
his election would ward off the danger. That
this confidence was not misplaced has been shown
already in the appointment of Thomas +. Grady
as Police Justice-a juris- consult who is as little
liable to be taken for satrap as Tammany
Wisknskie would be for captain in the Saliva
ton Army Gentlemen who 60 to the Island
or the sanitarum on Centre-st. for short terms
will 20 much more cheerfully upon the invita-
ton from the bench Of such jurist as Grady
than upon the solicitation of the average satrap
But that being settled, and the election of
Mr. Flower having been so effective In bringing
about the result, we have another favor to ask
of the Goyernor-elect There is one other de-
liverance which he can effect for an oppressed
people. The Governor-elect has no doubt noticed
in his travels about this town that he can never
20 anywhere without stepping I'll District
Messenger boy. II he starts to 60 upstairs into
an elevated railroad station be finds the mes
senger boy on the stair just above him. II he
comes down the stairs the messenger boy either
obstructs the way in front or jumps on his neck
from behind. If he essays to take vacant seat
in an elevated railroad car he invariably sits in
the lap of sudden and unexpected messenger
boy, who has emerged from the Lord knows
where just. in time to get in ahead. If he gets
comfortably seated and undertakes to read a
newspaper or commune with himself there's a
messenger boy in the next seat who whistles
And he never whistles a tune; never anything
but the most exasperating "reminiscences of an
amateur trying to tune violin. If he ATTEMPTS
to take an elevator in public building mes
senger boy slides in ahead as if fired out of a
gun, and no matter at what floor he gets out
the messenger boy plunges out just ahead. II
he crosses the street he gets tangled I'D with a
half dozen of them, and if he turns corner
suddenly he is sure to bump against one The
orderly and well-behayed citizen can 90 nowhere
except to church on Sunday without stumbling
over the messenger boy. And when the mes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-11
ATHANASIU.S OR ARIT.S.

Lord Salisbury's speech at Guildhall was ex-
ceedingly acrd in its references to the economic
relations of England with its colonies and the
world. 1t is the singular fortune of the Free
Trade Kingdom to have as its Prime Minister
a statesman whose own convictions are not in
accord with the accepted policy of the CONNER
cial classes. Political considerations have made
it necessary for him to conceal his doubts re-
speeding the success and expedency of the Free
Trade system, but it is well known that he. has
never been entirely satisfied in his own mind
that the destruction of the agricultural interests
of the United Kingdom was necessary in order
that the manufacturing and commercial indus
tries might he largely developed. His secret
thoughts can be read between the lines Of his
calstic references TO the isolated position in
which England is now found Golden and
Bright assumed fifty years ago that all Chrisen-
dom would be converted to Free Trade if Eng
land would make firm stand for principle.
The policy was adopted and has been tenacious
" maintained, but the whole world, including
even the circuit OF English colonial possessions,
is arrayed against it.
1t suits Lord Salsbury's humor we'll to sum
up the situation with sardonic cynicism in the
phrase "Athanasius contra mundum.'' The
loyalty OF a single Australian colony to the Free
Trade gospel enabled English colonists to claim
at least one convert among its worldwide pos
sessions, but New-South Wales is now in SYM
patty with all the earth and has ceased 10 repre-
sent the policy of the Mother State. The Ameri-
can elections last year encouraged the chief
priests OF the Golden Club to believe that Eng
lands great industrial rival was experiencing
change of heart but the triumph Of Mr.. Ne
Kinley has now undeccived them. The only
consolation which the English Prime Minister
can offer to his country is philosophical contem-
plation of its isolation and Loneliness. Free
Trade England has the advantage, he grimly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-11
PERSONAL.

The palace and even the bedcharlber OF the young
King OF servia recently invaded by huge monkey
which had escaped from menagerie and had climbed
in window while his Majesty's bed was being made
The startled maid fed but locked the door on the out
side thus rendering the brutes capture more easy than
1t otherwise would have proved
Opinions which are uncomplimentary to Senator
Trpics taste I'm selecting cigars are often expressed
by MS fellow lfoosiers with whom he shares them.
Emperor william has taken a fancy to brass bed
steads lately.
The Lawyers Club of Albany has Just entertained
Judge Learned of the state supreme Court, at din
ner In recognition OF his long and honorable service
on the bench. from which he rctircs on January l..
Forty guests were present.
The young wife of Mr.. Nildsch is so much OF
musician herself and is such fascinating woman other
wlse that Boston society is greatly In love with hsr.
though her home Is in Brookllne. Prior to her mar
riase she sang in light opera, having studied In the
Cologne Conservatory but she has abandoned the stage
altogether except for occasional appearance
concerts
According foreign papers the Queen Regent OF the
Netherlands will visit Berlin next spring. Great prep
aratIons will be made TO receive the Royal guest and
repay her Tor the hosplablc reception accorded TO
Emperor William upon MS visit TO The Hague. 1t Is
uncertain yet whether she will be accompanied by
the little Queen
Now that Miss Jeanette IIafoid, daughter OF tho
Presidents private secretary has been relieved Of her
duties rs nurse, shc VIII tsuhc hcr STUDY OF vocal
music. She Is already well known for the skin with
which she Uses her voicea voice of wide compass and
unusual sweetness.
Tho Grand Duke OF Mccklcnburg Schwerin, who WAS
thought Ia be the point OF death several months
rapidly recovering his health at Cannes where he is
staying. A few days ago he was we'll enough 20
take u long drive.
Prince William Of SAKE Wcimar has been restored
to the army since the accession o, tn, new King of
Wucrtemberg. Until last May he WIS lieutenant OF
IIussar regiment. owing 10 the fact that he
owed about 500 900, which he unable TO pay his
uncle. the Grand DIXIE OF saNe-Wclmar had him placed
under curatel, or guardianship BEING no long 4 his
master. not having even the privileges OF an
ordinary minor the young Prince obliged resign
from the gray. lie was a spcadthrift. II 10 said
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Tnum.' and designation Of the value OIL inc o",'''
4, ,vIl bc seen that creative genius has mucn N''
than fair chance ,a nv
Tho diverse Of the new coins. as designed Wy
Mr. Barper. Is certainly great Improvement on
tho seated figure of Liberty, whose place ~ va"
take II is an ideal head, somewhat SEVERE, W.
are afraid. but certainly handsome ana i"i' "
serene dignity The hair is confined IN rnrSsis"
cap and the head Is crowned with laurel wrea'i'.
The worst that can be said of this is that IL
lacks originality and that criticism has pcep
already discounted. We should be very conten1
10 see the Phrysian cap and the laurel wreath
abandoned. with all other emblems borrowed from
orcicnt ort if their places could be taken by truly
o,tistic figures suggestive of our own Natloha
origin and aspirations. But the merit OF ME-
Barber's figure is not to be denied. IL mas
strength. high and fine expression. much grace
and classic beauty. The reverse shows the urea'
Seal of tie United States with the heraldlc eagle
carving O. shield on its breast and In Its claws
an oliye branch and sbeaf of arrows. Inc em-
nIovmpnt of this design Is educational and appro-
nriate though more impossible eagle In more
nainfu position was probably never invented
Still. upon the whole, these coins are great ad-
vance On those to be retired. and the DIRECTOR o'
the Mint and his engraver are to be comphmehOeo
for their work From hard conditions they nave
nroduced result as satisfactory as could De ex-
pected But the United States are still, as they
have been since 1882, in need of an artists ser
vices. Neither the great seal, nor the coins, nor
the greenbacks, nor the postage stamps OF our
Government are, from artists point OF view
what they should be.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-11

II the rict-Attomey Of this city does his
duty. the numerous cases of violation OF the
election laws by colonization and in other ways
will speedily be brought to the attention of the
Grand Jury and vigorous prosecution of the
offenders will follow. The evidence which has
been published makes out clear case against
many of the lawbreakers. 1t is much to be
hoped that the men really responsible for state
of things which reached intolerable proportions
prior to last Tuesday may be punished. Cues
tons of politics should have no weight in a
matter of such grave Importance to every citizen
who values the purity of the ballot. What does
Mr.. De Lancey Nicoll mean to do about it
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-11
TWELVE PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreign-The Province Of Grao Para, follow
ing the example of Rio Grande do Sui. has de-
cisrea It's independence Of the Brazilian Republic
- The workingmen of Lille paraded the streets
in honor of the release from prison of NJ Lafargue,
the newly elected Socialist Deputy; the police
afJerward dispersed the paraders - Many
vessels at anchor near Calcutta were wrecked
nv the cyclone which caused the Joss of nearly
$50 lives on thc Andaman Islands.
Domestic-In the argument before the Supreme
Court on the Sayward case, it was brought out
that an agreement had been reached between
the United States and British Governments, to
submit the Behring Sea dispute to arbitration: 1t
is in the form of treaty TO be verified by the
Senate. - The returns from the recent cleo
ton were canvassed in the counties Of this State,
the Democrats using efforts IN several to count
in, their Legislative candidates. - 1t is said
that the collateral on loan Of $4,000, made to
a former director Of the Maverick Bank, BOSTON,
is now practically worthless.
City and Suburban.-The committee to secure,
by action of Congress. the use Of safety appliances
on railroad cars met in the Chamber of Com
nerce. - The new Lenox Avenue Unitarian
Church was dedicated -, Stuart Robson. the
actor, and Miss May Waldron. of his company.
were married in the City Hail. - The corner
stone of ST. Lukes Protestant Episcopal Church
was laid Leonard A. Giegerich was ap
pointed a Judge Of the Court Of Common Pleas
by Governor Hill. and W. j. McKenna was named
as his successor as County Clerk. - Stocks
rallied from the opening on buying for the short
account. both here and in Europe. The closing
was strong and confident at the highest figures
The Weather. for to-day Warmer
with rain. Temperature yesterday: Highest,
So degrees lowest, 80: average, SO Ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-11

II ,ciU be Of interest to our friends, the ddrer-
tisers, to knoc the fact that the number Of copies
of The Tribune printed and published to ansrer
the demands upon as during the ccek just past,
ending Saturday, November 7, prored TO be one
million and sepenty,teur thousand u,O74,0OO,
a daify Average of one hundred and tfty-three
thousand four hundred and heavyweight
Q53,42S).
Signs of the Democratic plot to steal the SEN
ate were visible here and there yesterday, wher-
ever Hill, Murphy & Co. found Democratic
Boards of Canvassers on whom they could bring
influence to bear. The most suspicious incident
is the holding back Of returns in four districts
in Rensselaer, County. The absence of returns
week after Election Day can be interpreted in
only one way. In another place certain returns
were sent back on the ground that they were
defective" All these schemes are being close
" scrutinized in the interest of honesty, which
in this case is Synonymous with Republicanism.
There were some differences of opinion as to
de,e,,,s in the conference held yesterday to con-
slider Uniform safety appliances for freight cars,
but on the main question there was no disagree
mcnt. The importance Of some action, whether
by Congress or by conserving action ON the part
of railroads, to prevent the suffering and loss of
life which constantly arise from the present
method of coupling freight cars is too obvious
TO require argument. The railroads generally
admit it. It seems doubtful, however, whether
anything can be accomplished in the absence OF
law mailing it compulsory on the railroads to use
proper and uniform appliances. The matter was
urged on Congress by President Harrison in his
last message, but at the short session there was
10 opportunity to take it up.
1t is not common thing for an important
piece of news TO be given to the public through
casual and inadyertent remark of Government
officer when engaged in making legal argu-
ment. But it happened yesterday during the
hearing on the Sayward case before the Supreme
Court. In the course Of his argument Solicitor
General Taft lei fall the statement that an
agreement for submitting to arbitration the dis
puted Behring Sea questions had been reached
by the United States and Great Britain. De-
tails are not yet forthcoming. but the bare an
nouncement is the essential fact and is an i'm
portant step in the adjustment of this interna-
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tional controversy. The points to be submitted
to arbitration are not yet divulged, but the
Administration may be safely trusted to protect
thoroughly American interests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-11

Some Of Our petulant neighbors are working off
the remnant Of political excitement caused by the
recent canvass in coarse abuse of our London
correspondent. There is no other journalist con-
nected with the American press so entirely COM
petent to take care Of himself as Mr. Smaley. II
is not necessary for us to say word in defence
Of ar American writer so we'll known in the United
States and in Europe as incomparably the best
writer for the daily press of this generation. We
would not have referred to the vulgar attacks
upon him if stress had not been laid upon the fact
that his views respecting Irish Home Rule and
English Liberalism are not followed by the journal
in which his letters are published That is true
The Tribune does not share his opinions on these
two subjects; but it has been the habit of this
journal since it was founded by Horace Greeley to
allow not only its correspondence but any one who
wished to have hearing. TO express his own con-
victiOns. To that extent. The Tribune has been
and will continue to be an independent journal
inviting discussion of public questions from all
sides. Partisan sheets, which make an aheotation
of independence, may be startled by this habit Of
ours; but we shall continue to welcome Mr..
Smallcys letters on any and every subject.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-11

is THE SILVER QUESTION ELIMlNAIbp'
From The II Louis Republic DEM ,.a
II the revival OF the sectional iSsns Wou neaSur~
Grim. the forcing OF the silver issue would DC i"''
less folly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-11
rn AccONIMopATE THE MEMS EpIrOK'

From The Milwaukee sentinel. .y,
Can't these bank failures and South Amere,w. s,ase
olutons be arranged that they viii GONE Oh A'''
daysf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-11
UNCLE JERRY's7 REPORT.

From Tie Baltlmore- AmefIcan. ,.at he
Secretary Rusk shows by his annual report her u
IL a very industrious and hard working menu MEM man
the Cabinet rs well a. genial. whole sun. ., the
with u warm spot In his heart for every UNI "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-11
Tammany Assembly District leader got .thI

Tammany Assembly District leader got the
81 1000 County Clerkship yesterday, ana .ne
former County Clerk, also Tammany Assembly
District leader, was made Judge OF the Ooul'
Of Common Pleas by Governor HILL Mr. "raoy
has just been installed for nine years In place
worth SIS, 900 year. The Tammany. King In tne
Brooklyn Bridge management proposes 10 ralee
Tammany salaries all around. In the lammany DiS-
trct Attorneys office there was a recent Iammany
raising Of salaries These be fat times for the latin
full sons of Tammany. At this rate, 1ammany VIII
soon be asking the Legislature for Dig issue OIL
city bonds to pay salaries with. Ihats the lam
many trick to keep down the tax rate whicn ~
wasting money by the millions. Issue nonds LOT
everything.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-11

The British Postmaster-General takes a gloomy
view of the outlook for universal penny postage
among the Engsh-spealSing peoples OF the world
No doubt this will be virtual impossibility for
q long time to come. but some steps in that d.
recton between Great Britain and the United
States may easily be taken in the near future.
Why should it cost two and half times as much
to send letter from New York to London as from
New.YorlS to San Francisco?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-11

The Bureau of the American Republics has
published very valuable illustrated pamphlet on
Mexico containing historical Sketches chapters on
the industries resources land system, and political
system of the country. and the latest statistics Of
its trade. The bulletins of this Bureau are in
valuable publications to merchants seeking to en-
large their trade with Southern countries. The
highest compliment paid to this branch Of the
State Department has been the organization of q
similar bureau in England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-11

that Emperor William interested himself in IN. -.
tlon Of the Prince, who Is his distant oousin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-11-11

The Rev. John L. Scudder, of Jersey City, is not
only live preacher, but he has taken and is TAX
ing an earnest part in improving Tic welfare OF
the community in which lie lives. He has not
hesitated on occasions to denounce ballot-box
thievfng and political corruption from his pull
pit, and he has lent hand in the most vigorous
manner toward purging Jersey City of the rascals
who have made it's name byword. The last
form his energy has taken is the erection of
Peoples Palace" The buildings comprising it
were opened on Monday evening. They are
equipped with various attractions designed to
draw people there and to keep them away from
saloons and other low places of resort. Mr.
Scudder says that this enterprise is to be run
in opposition to the liquor-shops. The Peoples
Palace starts with balance in it's treasury; and is
to be managed on strict business principles. 1t
promises to be a success, it assuredly ought to
be- Both Mr.. Scudder and Jersey City are to be
congratulated the good work that IS thus being
done.