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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26
THE ryLvpLF or THE TAILORS.

Persons whose honesty extends 10 the payment
of their bills are justified in feeling measure
or resentment against those who live on thell
dehts II does not. however, follow that they
are moved TO pity for the merchant whose de-
linonent customers flourish and are happy. The
reason for this is their belief that they are the
real creditors, inasmuch as they nave pald an
ovccssive price for food and raiment to cover
those had debts And so the spectacle OF New
York tailors in distress and wrath over lot OF
unpaid bills has not dissolved this community III
tears. If they are about to Introduce new
method of doing business, refusing credit TO men
who are Judged likely to abuse their confidence
and reducing their prices to customers VINO can
be trusted. this agitation will not have been III
vain. But j. will he safe to wait awhile Tor
devcopments. LIallelujahs at this time nigh;
be premature.
II must be acknowledged that yesterday $
auction sale of judgments was not so imposing
a demonstration of mortal fralticS as the pub
lie had been encouraged to anticipate. 1t dld
not como ND to the tailo!s' manifesto. II thclr
association had done TO more than blight the
prospects of this handful of delinquents 1t WOMB
non have been worth the trouble OF coming into
existence. But we DO not DcHc'a' lhdt WIS >oi"V
what bcggarly array includes ill the game that
it has bagged. No doubt its Golfers are full OF
money paid in at the last moment in anguish oil
spirit by well-drcSsed men who are convinced
that these proceedings are an outrage, hut VINO
had not the courage of their convictions at the
critical iunctrre. If it should presently appear
that the taorS are in good spirits and satisfied
with their campaign their example may be imi-
tated b. the grocel> and butchers. To all piac-
teal intents and purposes they are in the same
situation from which their brethren of the shears
are supposed TO have escaped Nobody ever
pavs his groccrS or butchers bill without sigh
ing 70 think of his wcll-fcd ncighbors who pay
nothing. Credit is a wonderful invention. II
makes the world go round. But 1t lacks dis
elimination The tailorS have spoken. Next
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26

The State Railroad Commission has MADE an
intelligent report upon the accident in the
Fourth-ave. tunnel and its recOmmondauons
are worthy of careful consideration by the iali-
road companies which use this tunnel IN COM
mon Two points will arrest attention in par
,iculor One is the conclusion of the commits
sioners that to light the tunnel by elecllici'y
would make the signals less visible than they
already are: the other that the gongS at me
"home signals should be so arranged as 10
sound with certainty in case an engineer laiis
TO see the green and red lights. There is scarce
" any doubt that the recent accident would NOT
have occurred had there been an audible signal
as well as the signal for the eye, which could
not he seen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26
THURSDAY, MARCH 26, 1891.
TWELVE PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreign.-Many members of the Newfoundland
House of Assembly showed their disapproval of
the English Governments policy by refusing to
attend the Governor in the Council Chamber. 80
John Morley testified in court about the Tpperary
riot - The British Government has accepted
President Harrison's invitation TO take part in the
Chicago Worlds Fair. - Queen Victoria has
arrived at Grasse.
Domcstic.-The steamship S,ratharly, of the
Earn Line, was wrecked on the North Carolina
coast of the crew of twentysiN nineteen persisted
- Governor PattisOn, OF Pcnnsy lvania asked
for a requisitiOn on the Governor OF Connecticut.
- The Senate at Albany passed Mr.. Nedder S
bill taxing direct heirs of personal property when
the value of the personal estate is more than
$4,000. - The State Railroad Commission
gave its opinion in regard to the Par-ave. tunnel
accident - EN- Congressman Mckinley. OF Ohio,
and Judge J. NJ Thurston, of Nebraska, addressed
the convention in Boston Of the Republican League
of Massachusetts. - EX-Congessman Mckinley
spoke at the dinner of the Young Republican Club
in Providence.
City and Suburban.-Tailors' bills were sold at
auction at the Real Estate Exchange. - Will
lam Brookield was nominated for chairman OF
the Republican County Com;1ittee. - Mrs.
A. F. jerks, the wife of the Corporation Couhsei
of Brooklyn, obtained a divorce from her hus-
band. - The possible reorganization OF the
Washington National Bank was announced. -
Stocks slightly more active at advancing prices
The final advances, however. were generally not
over IL per cent.
The Weather-Eorccast for to-day: Generally
fair and cooler Temperature yesterday: Hish-
est, So degrees; lowest. 81 average 40 Ia.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26
TILE IMMIGRATION ELL.

Among the numerous warnings and lessons
brought home TO thoughtful people by the shock
ing acts Of the NcwOrlcanS mob and by the
occurrences that led to those tragedies is the
overcoming reminder that our immigration
laws are still loose and unsatisfactory. The
Italian Consul at New-OrleanS acknowledges
that there is a considerable element known TO
be criminal in the Italian colony there, although
he denies that it is organized for the purposes
of crime. Here in this city, hardly pressed as
all knaves are by an unusually effective Police
Department. it is well known that recent Italian
immigration has brought us host OF Sicilian
rutlianS. This is more our fault than ltaly's.
The Government OF that country has put forth
praiseworthy eXeriOns to prevent rot only cnnl-
inal but all undesirable emigration. and ii is to
be doubted if the ruiiianly element OF our ltal-
ian population succeeded in embarking from
Italian ports Small difficulty, however, was to
be encountered in escaping to Marseilles, and
from that port embarkation was easy and wholly
unattended with risk
1t must be said, 100, that by no means Om
worst immigration comes from Latin countries.
Southeastern Europe furnishes horde of Great
ures annually who for viciOusness, ignorance
and disease are indescribably lower than the
meanest Siclian. Ii is hard 20 understand how
we have allowed ourselves to become so care
less in the presence of an evil so obvious so far
reaching and so pregnant with disaster TO every
social and political cause priced by Americans.
Our legislators understand the situation per-
fcctly. They have investigated il extensively
through at least four different committees fill
ing dozen volumes with the alarming evidence
produced at their hearings. They have been
ably assisted in their search for information by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26
THE EXCISE COMMISSIONERS TRI4L.

Il is given out that the trial of the indicted
Excise Commissioners for grossly violating thclT
oathS BY ncglcctinc to decide liquor cases that
had been brought before them is at last to take
Mace. II will be watched with keen interest
The administration Of justice in this city upon
political offenders has suffered severely since
the success ,ful "boode' trials. They gave the
people short-lvcd hope that political knaycS
were rot beyond and above the law. But IN
unscrnpuious Distnct-Attoncy and too
scrupulous Court OF Appeals. the one wlliulIy
negccting his duty and the other needing tech
ncaliticS rather than justice. have afforded such
aid and comfort to i1ScalIy politicians that the
puhlic is again at Il sad Disadvantage. The long
RESPITE which the Excise Commissioners have
cpiovcd since the facts demons trang their guilt
were brought ont by the supreme Court has also
operatcd 20 weaken the law. In every respect,
except hy the enforcement Of a penalty, the
Commissioners have already been condemned
Their criminal refusal to take the action imposed
mon them by their oaths was reviewed IN the
Supreme Court, where they had every oppor-
tunity to defend themselves. The evidence
against them was conclusive. It proved that
they corruptiy shielded liquor-dcaerS who had
violated the law, and that instead OF acting a
protectors o! society against crimnaly disposed
liquor-selleIs they were the defenders OF such
liquor sellers against society and its just pro-
cc>ScS.
The supreme Court il will be remembered
in setting forth these facts Stingingy rcbukcd
the Excise Commissioners for their fragrant and
shameful offence. and the action taken 10y that
court has since been confirmed by the Court OF
Appeals This ought 10 render Mr. NicolGS task
comparatively easy For the first time since he
became District Attorney he has the opportunity
to prove his capacity for enforcing law against
political criminals, and it will be hoped that
he has no; yet los; any part Of his right purposes
or able methods About the only thing that
can be done with the Commissioners is - con
Wet them by jury trial, for the punishment
fixed for such misconduct Is theirs is wholly
inadequate. They have ruthlcsSly betrayed the
public 10 gang of Iawbrcaltng inmill-keep-
ers, but the only penalty that can be cXacted OF
them is the payment of a small fine Of $3.50
This is altogether wrong. IF anything should
suffice to vacatc their Office il is the very offence
they committed. That, at the least, should re-
sniff
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26
PRINCE BTSMARCK'S NEMESIS.

lnasmuch as both the Cologne Gazette" and
the "Bcllin Bocrsen Zetung" are universally
recognized as semi official organs of the German
Government, their authoritative announcement
that Emperor William is about TO initiate an
inquiry into Prince Bislnarcks management Of
the Guelph fund may be accepted as trust
worthy The ex-Chancellor is publicly accused
of having miSapprOpriated 30, O00, 600 marks of
the money, and Of having burnt the accounts.
The fund in question consists OF portion OF the
enormous private fortune Of the late King Of
Hanover, which was seQuestrated at the time
Of his overthrow in 1896, and has since been
held in trust by the PrusSan Government pend
ing the recognition of the new order OF things
in Germany by his son and heir, the Duke of
Cumberland.
These charges Of miSappropriation against
Prince Bismarck constitute the Imperial re-
spouse to his recent attacks on Minister Won
Boctticher. The latter has been accused by the
ex Chancellor of ingrattude in connection with
a grant Of SS7, 900 which he claims TO have
made to him privately fifteen years ago out of
the Guelph fund for the purpose of saving a
near relative from bankruptcy and disgrace.
Herr Won lioetticher is much liked by the En-
perOr who has deeply resented the aspersons
on. the character of his most trusted Minister.
TIE young monarch therefore gladly availed
himself OF the opportunity afforded by his i'm
pending reconciliation with the Duke of Cum
berland, and consequent restoration of the lat
ters sequestered fortune, to exact from Prince
Bismarck an account Of his twenty.four years
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26

the Forty -second-st. reservoir and Bryant Park.
II these special commissioners can't do better
than this they ought TO be relieved OF their re-
sponsibiIity forthwith. An appropriate site IS
proclrable in the quarter where it is wanted, anu
it ought to have been found before this.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26

The committee of NewfoundlanGerS, reple3ent NJ
both houses of the Colonial Legislature ana Doth
political parties, named by our ST. Johns CORE
spondcnt as likely to be sent to England 10 pro-
test against the Knutsford Coercion Act VIII DC
unusually strong The Premier Sir Wliilam
Whiteway. who takes but passive interest IN inc
agitation. and declines to say or do anything tht
will hurt him with the British Government, VIII
lend it more dignity than strength, but Mr.. ohea,
Mr. Monroe. Mr.. Emerson and Mr.. Morlne are all
oh,o and resolute statesmen. The Opposition,
through Mr.. Monroe, a man of courage ana re-
source good Judgment and GOODNESS, and Mr.
Morine. an orator of conspicuous SKILL VIII De
particularly effective
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26

The East River bridge situation was not ma
terialIy changed by the hearing yesterday be-
fore the Senate Committee on Commerce and
Navigation. Both the Birkett bill and that IN
which Mr.. j. J. O'Donohue is deeply interested
will be reported for the consideration OF the Sen
ate, in accordance with the vote taken last
week. Several of the amendments suggested
to the Birkett bill were accepted by the preSl-
dent of the company which is supporting that
measure. and in its present shape the objections
to it appear to be removed. These bills will be
a special order in the Senate next Tuesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26

In the form in which it passed the Senate
the vote standing .. to 5-Mr. Vedder's bill for
the taxation OF direct heirs of personal property
is less Objectionable than when it was introduced
By an amendment adopted yesterday personal
estates of $4,000 or less are exempted from
the tax; and the bill does not apply to real
estate. The question has not been considered
in haste by the Senate, and the large majority
BY which the bill was approved is significant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26

Oro of the best things about the Ncw-Jersey
LEGISLATURE which has just adjourned was that 1t
oo,,oi,cd a man like Senator Mcdonald, who re-
s;,nod his scat the DAY before his term as menl-
Der of Congress began. If Governor I'M ha' oi'S
possessed as keen a sense oil what HIS ou'S ue-
ir,anlo1 81 him undcr similar circumstances, he
Ill no, hc in the absurd and nondcscript posi-
tion which lie occupies to-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26

Another petition against the Hill-Schaaff Rum
selling bill has been rejected by the Assembly with
scorn and contempt-that of the American Sabbath
Union When General Hustled presented the petit
ton, there were loud cries of /" | obect.' from
Messrs. SchaaG and Blumenthal and the docu-
mcnt was at once ANONYMOUSLY committed to the
tender mercics Of the Excise Committee. The
first petition which this Democratic Assembly re-
fused to listen to was signed by Catholic clergy
men: the second came from Protestants The
rumselers' friends impartial in the distribution
Of their disfavor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26

The officials charged with the duty of finding
site for the new municipal building have not
accomplished any tangible results thus far. They
claim TO have done good deal of thinking, but
the outcome, so far as disclosed. will not inn
press the public mind profoundly. Besides
thinking of tinkering with the City Hall in
some way, they have considered plan of add
ing several stories to the Court House and an
other Of erecting city building on the site Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26

Governor pattison, of Pennsylvania, is liable
to incur the wrath of his fellow-Democratc
Governor OF NewYork. He has issued requ
siton for forger arrested in New-Haven and
has addressed it simply to the Governor of Con-
necticut. That is the regular form in such cases,
no names being given. But it does not appear
that Mr.. Pattison gave any instructions regard
ing its. delivery, while Mr.. Hill, according to
the principles he has laid down, would be bound
to send a requisition to no one but Judge Nor
ris. Governor Pattison's action is a virtual
recognition of Governor Buckley, and Governor
Hill will consequently be unhappy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26

The town clerk Of WinSted, Conn. Is eh'''ia'-
inn thc bad example SET by Double barrei'e"
nan ., vev, Yorl, In other words. he has re-
cnsod "a recognize the hold-oVer Governor o'
r,roo,icrt Acting on that principle ne az
,lircd to Distribute the copies of the Official f"sV
Do, proclamation furnished 10 him for tlat pu'-
no.c and in consequence the proclamation was
not read in any of the Winsted churches l'S'
sunday This is by no means 50 serious hi''''l
49, the making of Ncwlork State place ol
refurc for all uhc criminals of Connectlcut' out
:, shows what results may flow from such
complication as exists in that State when an out
sidcr without a shadow of authority, lnteriercs
l., aroire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26

IIarper's Weekly strongly supports the views
expressed by eXMinister Phelps in his recent arti-
Gle on the Behring Sea dispute. 1t pronouncs Mr.
Phelps's arguments conclusive and his asser.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26

The Italian Government is taking action toward
checking emigration from Italy to this country.
If the officials will take especial pains TO prevent
those citizens of Italy who have led criminal Vi
DEGRADED lives from coming to the United states
they will win the gratitude of all good Americans
We don't object to Italians, but to Italian GRIM
inals and paupers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26

tions that the seal are property and properly ue
feasible even in the high sea as lncontestaoie
and irresistible 1t is gratifying to find Jour
nal so influential lIarper's Weekly anu
publicist so learned as Mr.. Curtis coming 10 the
support of the Administration and the puDllc H.
terest. Some expressions that have heretofore ap
pcared in "1he Weekly" notably with regard 10
the British Governments application for VIII OF
prohibition, have led lis TO fear that 1t falieu u
appreciate the importance not only OF the seal as
an American industry, but Of the maintenance oS
A Nation powerful enough to secure the consldera-
ton of its views of the principle that the freedom
of the seas does not carry the privilege OF moeshs
other peoples property. The rights our uoVerh-
mcnt is seeking to establish are necessary 10 pun
lie morals and to the welfare of every nation IL
the seal can be destroyed simply because tnc
ocean is open to the commerce of all natlons-ior
that, and only that, is meant by free sea-'neh
the rule of law is twisted to defeat Its own emu
IN declaring that the Government deserves ule
support of all the people and that this question
should not be made an issue in domestic parry
politics. "The Weekly performs pubic service
of much value.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26

corsidorcd in tho light Of the rules that nave oee
,otiIshcs nv the general consent OF mankind u VIII
no .cc that the freedom of tie sea Is EscS CO.. CO..
~ .rrrch II is not free. IL has never been Hec' pa
oov mrnoso whatever. injurious 10 the rignt', wy
rncrtv ar the honor of q nation able 10 delehu .scl
~ rvcn 20 those interests ~ nation Wlic arc p aai
,"ount In performance the mere prpiu 10 w nI"0
"rt 81 an otherwise lawful act that endangcrs % :,
tEx Minister Phelps the Beming sea cohtrV'ci's III
Iiarper's Monthly. T, :;
There can be no answer TO this doctrine ~ 10
one of the paincst principles of international law"
and is universally admitted. so soon' tllen' do
wc have proved that the seal are rlghtiulN oar
nropcrtv. or even that our right IN them Is ny
reason Of their relation to our coasts ana our ISL
onds and by reason Of our care ana proNlSloh ioi
tbem. n superior right. better and larger IMAM 'h''
derived bv all nations merely from the lacC 'n"O
,bev Journey through the open sea; ana WIEN We
have nroved that this better and larger rl1nt 10
irncrilcd. not to say in process oil de''ruc'ion'
h,. thc wanton and reckless condsct oil pI"-i'
seoIers.-this done. our case is estaoiShcu anu ~
Tho law Of nations we justified III prot,c'i''e
,ho, riqht This has been done fully. MI 1 "eIp'
Ala 4; in the first place. Mr. Blaine has done :. ]"
avon moro deliberately The duty OF the Nuuon
e clc,r and it should he performed frankly anu
couragcously.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-26

Mayor Chaplin IS no longer po'i''oa' ',,',',r :,
70 he taken into account lie Il "
=. o,,'ni,cd by the politicians of his own party
~, :, -, - out Of the running. and another Kings
'',,,,,. man * brought forward for place on me
c,a,, ,;ckct All that is wanted from Mt Chapih
.,,. :, .;Ience land mighty little of that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-07-24
JUSTICE JOINS COURT.
There Was a Decline Yesterday From the
Heights of Purity.

From the delectable heights of monumental
purity. which were obvious in the Police
Court on Wednesday. there was a decline yes
terday. The waves Of immortality rolled upon
the sands of time. and the spray dashed over
the saw-dust and fell just short of the
bench and TIKI TmKs reporter Some Of
these folks waded out into the immoral surf
with their trousers rolled up, some went
in with bathing suits on, and one
poor wretch got IN with less simple suit.
George Hall was the gentleman VINO went
in attired like this. For many months strange
rumors have been ah0at respecting the hide
ous actions Of monster clad IN the habit
ments of man. and many residents OF the
West End have been ahrighted 1T his caprces.
The police in various gulses have sought %
capture him, but as Elusive as the wind and
as fiendsh as the Prince OF Hades, he has
eluded them until now.
few DAYS ago he was engaged,at his trade
in doing some carpenter work At the house OF
Mr. Charles X. Evans on south Laurel street.
Here il is declared that Hall again engaged
in his atr0ciOus prOpensltes. Complaint was
made and Mr.. Evans caused the mans ar
rest.
While in court Hall was identified by Rena
Crawley. a colored nurse, as the man who tor
months had terrorlzed west Franklin and
Grace streets.
Justice John compelled him TO give $500
security 10 appear before the Hastings Court
b. f. Cosby and n. ID. Harris were accepted
as his sureties.
The case of Spike Haskell and Charles
Hutzler. charged with fighting in the billiard
room of the Davis House. was called yester-
day. Hutzler requested that the charge be
dismissed. but the Justice continued it to
August lst
Lima Hughes and Alex Claiborne doth
coored) had counter charges for cursing and
abusing each other. They were dismissed on
payment Of costs.
Charles Rosser paid SO 80 for being drunk,
and for being dsorderly and abusing the po-
lice at the First Station he was fined 70.
Powell Wilkerson. (colored) was charged
with being disorderly on the street, and was
fined 80.
X. j. Martin was fined 50 for being drunk.