New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-09-25

yenturous spirits who have been drawn into MS
ice-bound realm. One Of the first declarauohs
made by Lieutenant Peary upon his return 10
Philadelphia was an expression OF eager desire u
return to Greenland and to complete his expora-
ton Of the north coast. Ono thing can be SAID
In favor Of such expeditions as his lhey in-
volye the smallest possible risk to life ana very
large additions TO geographical and Scientiho
knowledge. 1t Is safe TO assume tnat announcer
expedition from the same winter quarters coulu
outline the entire northern coast Of Greenland
hom Cape Bismarck TO Lockwood lsiand III 'he
course of two years
With all the campaign issues Of 1890, such as
the Mckinley prices, Mckinley wages, the BILLION
Dollar Congress, negro domination anu husSi"h
dictatorship in Congress, smashed ana falrly pull
verized, the Democracy awaits with 1everlsh
anxiety the appearance Of Mr.. Clevelands letter
H. wants something fresh TO talk about-some
brand-new phrases, sonorous and symmetrical
Governor McKinley's speech in Philadelphia had
a fairly electrical effect upon his great audehce.
His appearance upon the platform was Iho sisiiai
for tuinultuous applause, put tnat was zephyr
co,nnared with the storm OF cheering and excite
ment when he closed his address. Veteran pollti-
clans assert that there has not been an equally
enthusiastic assemblage in Philadelphia since war
time Governor Mckinley, by virtue OF the Dig
nty Of his presence, his splendid oratorical powers
and the cumulative force OF his argument, ranks
with the lamented Garfield In mastery OF "ie
art of campaign speaking
IT, would seem that the Dutch have not taN,i
the whole Of Holland. One OF the Leading re-
views of that country candidly confesses that
Douglas Campbell, of this city, has shown IN
his recently published work. The puritan In
Holland" that "he is far better acquainted with
our history than many Of ourselves we con-
graduate Mr.. Campbell, incidentally remarKlns
that it is the function Of the proud Yankee
TO beat all creation, its own ground.
The officers Of the Republican State committee
seem to realize the importance of instIuctins
voters. especially in the rural districts, regard
ing the operation OF the new Ballot law. ms Is
tho first wear in which Presidential election has
been held since the new law was adopted, ana
experience shows that considerable number OF
voters will be likely to remain away from the
polls on account Of the change IN the methou OF
voting. 1t is TO the last degree important 'nat
measures should be taken to explain the simple
working Of the new system, and to induce every
Republican TO do his duty at the polls. Schools
Of the ballot are needed in all parts Of the State
Republicans can learn u lesson on this point from
their opponents, and should not be above doing
go Not vote for the Republican ticket ought
TO be lost through the hesitation of any citizen
to cast his ballot in accordance with the pro-
visions Of the new law.
An uncommonly bold burglar has been at
work in Brooklyn. One night last week he de-
,pf.. fh..h nj
Captain Dunn and stole handsome diamond
ecarfpin and number of articles Of wearing APP
parel The scarfpin was especially highly valued
because it was a present 10 the captain from his
admirers in the precinct. II is safe 10 assume
that the thief was unfamiliar with the locality
and did not know that he was robbine police
captains house II he perpetrated the robbery
with his eyes open, he wonld be capable Of plan
ming a burglary in Police Headquarters.
To Bool,worm: The phrase, This peck of
trouble originated with Cervantes. The other
phraseI "Our Peck of trouble" originated In the
aooni2ed breast Of the Democracy Of New-York
An extra session OF the Legislature OF Rhode
Island has been summoned ny Governor Brown to
meet on October for the purpose Of strengthening
out. il possible the middle into which Newport
has been thrown through the refusal OF the
Democratic Mayor, Honey, to recognize law
which, in his opinion not constitutional. As
matters stand at present, the voters Of Newport
will not he able to hold an election in November.
the effect of the Mayors conduct being virtually
to dsfranchse them The only escape from that
result appears to be through special session.
For small State, Rhode Island certainly gets
its share of legislation. Two sessions Of the
Legislature are held regularly each year. so that
each of the two capitals may get its due proper
ton, and now a special session is made necessary
by the presumption OF Democratic city official.
II will be strange if Republicans do not resent
at the polls this exhibition Of Democratic folly.
Mention Is made in Western newspapers OF a
progressive fish culturist who Is endeavorng TO
raise homeless shad. There can be no more
fascinating conception than a homeless shad. IL
is the bright particular fish for which man.
kind has ever been waiting with great expec-
tations and watering mouth. A student Of
contemporary civilization declared the other
day that the gifted being who would invent "a
self-swearing collar button would be hailed as
the worlds greatest benefactor. But these are
the words Of frivolity and extravaganza. A |
genius who wants to see the world at his feet