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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-14
THE IMMIGRATION SERVICE
Absorbs the Entire Attention Of Assistant
Secretary spaulding While Abroad.

Absorbs the Entire Attention Of Assistant
Secretary spaulding While Abroad.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10. Assistant Secretary
Spaulding, who has just returned from q
visit to Europe, resumed his duties at the
Treasury Department yesterday. He said
he had visited London. Liverpool, Antwerp,
Rotterdam, Hamburg and Bremen, and had
obtained much valuable information in re-
gard to the immigration service. He was
much pleased with the system of inspection
of immigrants at the ports named, and
especially with the precautions taken
against the spread Of contagious
or infectious diseases. The principal
transatlantic steamship companies. he says,
put all their steerage passengers through a
them on the vessels. Not only are the immi.
grants compelled to take O bath provided
for the purpose, but they are also compelled
to submit their clothing and effects to
thorough disinfection. General Spaulding
said he was satisfied that the steamship
companies are cooperating effectively with
the local immigrant authorities in their ef-
Immigrants, and that they are especially
vigilant at the present time to prevent the
shipment Of persons or goods from all
cholera-infected districts.
In General SpauIding's opinion, the prin-
cipal obstacle to endorsements of Immigration
laws is the peripatetic tramp steamer, and it
would be his constant endsavor. he says, to
bring this class of vessels under the same
system of inspection at the foreign ports as
that specified by the regular passenger
steamers. He thought that existing laws
were sufficient for the purpose, and he pro-
poses to prepare regulations at once, with q
view to remedying existing evils so far as
possible. General SpauIding said he had
devoted his entire time to the study of the
immigration question, and had had no time
for the consideration of the other matters he
had originally intended to investigate.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-14
frontier if bent on giving US the advantage

frontier if bent on giving Us the advantage
of their presence In the country.
Such measure as our correspondent
proposes would have the defects, first, OF
uselessness,a as set forth above; and, second,
of departure from the spirit of our in stitu-
tions. We already have law excluding
criminals, and such Anarchists as come
within its provisions can be excluded by 1t
as well as by further legislation. Beyond
that there is good policy in the traditional
rule that men are not to suffer for their
opinions so long as they yield obedience
to the law. To punish men for opinions
even of the mildest character would be to
make martyrs of them, and Anarchists
might prove more dangerous when gwen
the position of prosecuted sect than when
only punished for overt acts.
We believe that there is only one way 70
meet this danger. That is to make
the laws so vigorous that every overt
act of anarchy will be promptly and
adequately punished, and at the same
time to make our system so equaDle anu
Just to the masses that there will be no
fertile ground for the despicable teach
ings of that sect. The doctrines OF an
archy are so repulsive that there would be
little disposition to give them the protec-
ton of the laws they attack if there were
any way of making laws against them
efficient. But as it is practically certain
that an exclusion act would keep no An
archists out, it is wisest to adhere to the
old policy of the country, which makes no
discrimination against the political crimi-
nails of the Old World, so long as they be-
have themselves while in this country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-14
GREsHAMs ANNOUNCEMENT.

Judge Gresham's contradiction of the
rumor that he would take the stump for
the Peoples party will no doubt carry
some disappointment to such members of
that party as had put faith in it, On the
other hand, the majority of Gresham's s
friends will be gratifed by his announce
ment. That the Judge is in sympathy
with some OF the desires OF the third party
can be understood. And even that he
NAV on the whole prefer to vote for its
candidates to supporting those of
the Republican party is quite possible
But anv public speaking on behalf of so
illogical and contradictory matter as the
Peoples party platform as whole, would
by no means rebound to the credit of a
man of Gresham's hitherto acknowledged
integrity and intelligence.
In conjunction with the bogus kilograms
alleged to come from Gresham at the time
of the Omaha Convention, this latest
runner may be consigned to oblivion after
demonstrating that certain of the leaders
in the Peoples party movement are all too
rone to adopt the tricks of the worst
'iticians in the organizations they so
b terly condemn for unscrupulousness
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-14
MIR, HoLMANs ECONOMY,

Mr.. Holman's defense of the Congress
just closed is unique in two points. In
the first place the Indiana statesman COM
pares the expenditures of this Congress
with the second session of the blllion-dol-
lar body, and finds thereby reduction in
appropriations of $33, 529, ,291. This, Mr..
Holman asserts, is a saving of s1OO, 900 for
each Congressman; which way Of putting
it is likely to make many Congressman
wonder how they let that $100, 900 each
escape them.
Mr.. Holman's comparison with the
second session of the last Congress will be
proper when this Congress has held its
second session-and not sooner. Expert
ence has taught. US that the outcome Of
appropriations in second sessions is past
provision. If when this Congress has
completed its second session reduction of
S33, 600, 600 is shown on each session Mr..
Holman can claim credit for it. But It is
not wise to anticipate results, especially in
the matter of appropriations.
Mr. Holman's other point is even more
unique. The last session of the Fifty-frst
Congress made no river and harbor ap-
preparations. This session appropriated
S21, ,153, ,61S for that purpose, including an
appropriation for Mr.. HoIman's own
town. Therefore, claims that economist,
this Congress should be credited with
real reduction of $54, ,6s2, 900. In other
words, because the Fifty-second Congress
made $21, 900, 900 appropriation it is to be
credited as if it had not made it. This
brand of economy il original with Mr.
Holman. 1t is pitytthat the economists
of the previous Congress did not get that
idea sooner, or they hight have claimed
that as their approl lriations were larger
than ever before, dut credit for that fact
would show an actual reduction in eX-
penditures.
This style of economical figuring gives
an additional jar to faith in what the next
session will do. What is to prevent it
from passing some lew kind of appropri-
alton to the tune of fifty or a hundred
millions, and Mr.. Holman from figuring
out by the same method that it has saved
that sum?
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-14
DEATHS HERE AND ELSEWHERE.

DIR. WILLIAM A. YoHN, the distinguished medi-
cal authority and once professor in the Dunn
Medical College Of Chicago. died Friday night in
Valparaiso, Ind.
DANIEL NJ. ZIMMERMAN, for many years Secre-
tary and Treasurer of the Camden and Atlantic
Railroad Company, is dead at Pontresna, Switzer-
land. He was 50 years OLD.
MRS. MARY WALLACE, wife Of George W. Lam
oree of New Castle. and daughter Of the late DIR.
James Wallace, died Friday evening after lin
gering illness ut the age Off.
WILLIAM PETIT TRowBRIDGE, Professor Of
Mining Engineering N Columbia College. N. Y,
died at his home in New Haven Friday. Prof.
Trow bridge was born in Michigan In 1928. He has
been Professor of Mathematics In the University of
Michigan and was Adjutant General of Connecticut
from 1873 until 1876
THOMAS e. HOWE, ex-County Treasurer of Cam
bria county and a leading Democratic politician,
was found dead in his room at Johnstown Thurs
day night after he laid down to rest He was
prominent memberHf the Iroquois Club of that
city, and .is the first member Of that club to die
since it:was organized three years ago.
MICHAEL Hawkins. one of the Fenian conspir-
ators of Manchester. England. who served a long
term Of Imprisonment for completely in dynamite
plot died In Philadelphia Friday at the residence
of his daughter. Hawkins was pardoned about
year ago BY the British Government the plea
that he was dying Of consumption, which disease
finally caused his death.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-14
A COMPENsATING DISCRIMINATION.


A new feature of the presence of women
in public service has arisen in New York
City. A matron in one of the police sta
ton houses has developed the possession of
a liquor habit to an extent which called
for her resignation and she had to 90.
The indulgence in liquor by a woman is
happily unusual, but that is not the
especial novelty of the case. The really
singular feature of it is pointed out by the
recall any case of male official in New
York who has been retired from Office on
account of his devotion to liquor. If the
rule enforced in the case of the police
matron's habit were applied to both sexes
1t would work decided official mortality
in New York. The esteemed Advertiser
therefore regards the case as one of rank
discrimination against sex.
:, This is true on the surface; yet the dis
elimination against sex is one to be en-
couraged in the interest of the sex. 1t
may not be so intended, but such rule is
the most powerful influence in favor of
enlarging the number of women in
public position. After time the long
suffering public will grasp the idea that
women are not allowed to indulge in the
masculine devotion to cups, while poll
tlcians with pulls cannot be denied that
privilege. Then it will be only step to
the obvious conclusion that we must have
the women in all offices in order to enjoy
the pleasure of sobriety there.
Let the discrimination against sex go on.
If stuck to long enough it will give us an
exclusively female government, and rele-
gate politicians to their legitimate func-
tions of earning an honest living.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-14
COSMOPOLITAN CULLINGS.

GEORGIA CAYvAN and party have reached
San Francisco on their return from their
Japanese tour.
AMONG Miss Ellen Terry's most valuable
treasures is a diamond bracelet bearing this
inscription, "Ellen Terry, from Alexandra,
Princess of Wales"
GOVERNOR MCKINLEY has appointed
Mr.. Edward c. Weaver, of Washington, to
be Commissioner of the State Of Ohio within
the District OF Columbia.
RICHARD HARDING DAVIS, whose
nGanegher'' is in its twenty-second thou
sand. was educated at Lehiyh and Johns
Hopkins universities. He is 2S years old.
DR.. BLYDEN, the Liberian Minister to
England, is six feet high, OF coal-black COM
plexion and an intelligent appearance. He
became Minister for the black republic in
1892.
EUGENE KELLY, the New York banker
to whom the Pope has given the honorary
appointment of "Guardian of the Cope and
Sword" landed from Ireland with sa Ten
million Is now about his size. He Is 7S.
UNITED STATES MINISTER SNowDEN
has passed through Berlin en- route. to
Roumania and Greece to present his letters
of recall. Mrs. Snowden has gone to
KlSSlngen with ner sOu, WIN Is JuSI Tecofcr-
ing from an illness.
"OUIDA" never writes at a table, but
simply sits in low chair with an inkstand
beside her and q blotter on her knee, with
sheets of manuscript strewn about the floor,
each page containing very few words, so
extraordinarily large is her handwriting.
CHARMEAGNE KoHLER, an actor and
teacher of elocution and dramatic art, has
decided to become q monk. He was several
seasons with Booth, and achieved success in
prominent roles. He left Cincinnati yester-
day to enter the Dominican Order of Black
Friars at Louisville, Ky.
CHESTER DoLPH, a son of United States
Senator Dolph. of Ogden, passed through
Tacoma yesterday with Miss Armstrong, of
Seattle, en- route to Portland, where the
couple will be married. The parents of the
young lady objected to the marriage on ac-
count of the youthfulness of both parties.
Mr. THOMAS J. WISE, the Hon. Secre-
tary Of the International Shelley Society,
to whom collectors are already indebted for
several privately printed volumes. is now
preparing q volume Of Mr. Ruskin's unpub-
lished letters. The volume will be for
stricrly private circulation, and not more
than 3S copies will be printed.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-14
WEST POINT MANNERS.

The experience of a cadet whose reslg-
nation at West Point was forced by the
ill-treatment received during his first year,
affords an interesting illustration OF the
survival of barbarity and stupid prescrip-
tions in the Nineteenth century.
No classes are more thoroughly bound
by conventionalities than children and
savages The similarity goes further in
that both classes are prone to acts OIL
greater or less cruelty by their inability to
think how they would feel the suffering
they infict on their victims 1t is singu-
lar that these qualities of half-developed
order of humanity should appear so
prominently in institutions of learning;
but it is fact that is placed beyond dis
pute by the struggle it has taken to pre-
vent hazing The hazing of freshmen and
the tyrannies inflicted on the "plebes," !"
in civil and military schools, are sim
ply an exhibition of the savage streak in
human nature, and the stupidity
which establishes traditional privilege to
give that savagery bent.
Nevertheless it is an evidence fprogress
that the experience related in the article
elsewhere does not come up to the old
style of hazing, while it shows the preva-
lence Of petty tyranny and the half-civil-
lied pleasure in abusing stranger, 1t con-
tains no case of the actual physical tor
ture, which was formerly 30 prevalent
The world appears to move even at West
Point. There is room for the hope that the
day will come when the officers educated
by the nation at West Point shall learn as
a first lesson that the way to teach others
to be gallant gentlemen is to set them the
example of courtesy and kindliness to-
ward those who are unable to defend
themselves.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-14
STEEL ARM0R MUST so.
A Canadian Discovers the Lost Egyptian
Art of Hardening Conner

A Canadian Discovers the Lost Egyptian
Art of Hardening Copper.
QUEBEC, Aug. 13.-Local scientists say
that one of the most wonderful discov-
cries OF recent years is that made by poor
blacksmith Of this city, Ferdinand Allard.
1t is the long lost art known to the pyramid
builders OF Egypt, Of hardening copper.
Axes and other edged tools made OF hard
ened copper have been exhibited by him,
which in edge and temper rival the best
steel of the present day. Allard prepared
sheet of his hardened copper ~ OF a tine In
thickness and had it tested at the Govern
ment rifle range here. At the first shot fired
from 40 yards distance, the bullet was
shivered into thousand fragments; on the
second, the missile, striking the copper more
fairly, was completely fattened, but re-
NAMED embedded in the plate, which 10
mere dented lightly without cracking 1t in
any way.
This is claimed by experts to be vastly
superior to anything the best steel could 90
under like circumstances, and the matter Is
to be brought under the. immediate notice
of the British Lords OF the Admiralty. The
leading military authorities here express
the conviction that If on further trials in
the English dock yards the discovery main
tains the same superiority, most important
results must follow and the existing sys-
TENS be completely reyolutionized.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-14
GLADSroNE's CABINET.

Time-honored precedent forbidS pub
lication Of Mr.. Gladstone's Cabinet until
the list lhas been submitted to and ap-
proved by the Queen tomorrow. This
accounts for the incompleteness of the
makeup of the new Ministry as outlined
in our cablegram. The secrets of Cabinet
appointments are so securely guarded
that, until the new Premier has kissed the
Queens hand, the whole matter is
problematieal and can only be guessed at
by the public. The two positions of
which most definite information is OBJ
tainable are the Chancellorship of the
Exchequer and the Irish Secretaryship.
These two offices filed by Sir William
Harcourt and John Morley respectively
are likely to prove the weakest
and strongest in the more important ap-
pointments of the new Ministry. Harcourt
is clever debater and an adept at the art
OF discomforting inconvenient opponents.
But he has hardly shown depth of states
manship necessary to the duties of budget
maker On the other hand, John Morley
is far and away the strongest man to
handle the affairs of Ireland, until it gets
control of them itself. He has the conf
dence of the Irish members and reputa-
ton for honesty of purpose, besides men,
tai ability second only to that of Gladstone
himself among the statesmen of England.
Besides that, he has the advantage of hav-
ing filled this office with success for the
brief term of Gladstone's power after the
election in 1885,
Lord Roseberry is in many respects ad-
mirably fitted to become Foreign Secre-
tary, but there may be some difficulty in
that appointment owing to the difference
between his opinions and those of his
leader on the Egyptian policy. With regard
to the remainder Of the Cabinet, great
deal of uncertainty exists. For some
reason the names of Sir Charles Russell,
Mr. Mundella and Sir George Trevelyan
are omitted from our correspondents
schedule. The two former are almost
sure to receive Government appointments,
though the latter may have refused Office
for personal reasons. Sir Charles Rus
sell is more prominent as a law
yer and Gladstonian politician than
ever before, and cannot be overlooked
Mr.. Mundella is aged somewhat, and has
shown no great enthusiasm on Gladstone's
Irish policy, but his good work on behalf
of popular education, and the sterling re-
spect he commands from the masses as
man who has made his way from their
ranks by his own efforts and ability, make
it improbable that he has not at least re-
ceived an offer Of Office. Gladstone has
not the'best of material at hand for the
construction of his government, and he is
sure to have some frictions to overcome,
choose he never so wisely.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-14
CHRISTENING THE CRUISER.

fNorHER great American cruiser, the Mar
blehead, was yesterday launched into the
waters she will help to rule. We are not
getting there. We are there.-Ne,0 York Re
corder.
UNCLE SAM has deflcd all sailor supersti-
ton by allowing q new cruiser to De chris
tened by married woman. Now let the
Marblehead look out for sQualls.-Bufdlo
Express.
ANOTHER splendid cruiser was added to
the new navy yesterday. No mishap oc-
Cured at the launching of the Mnrbleheao,
which. when she is equipped. will be one of
our best fighting ships.-Balfnsore Ne,os.
EUROPEAN respect for the American navy
is keeping pace with that navy's own re-
markable development. And it is such re-
spect that sometimes serves admirably as
a preserver OF peaceful relations.-NeU York
World.
ANOTHER battle armored cruiser, the Mar
blehead, has been launched from the ways
of Boston shipyard. The work of rehabili-
tating the American navy thus goes merrtly
on during a Republican administration
Ohio State Journal.
In time OF war the MarbIehead will be OF
value as q commerce destroyer, as q scout
and Tor operations in comparatively shoal
water. She carries a good armament, and
compares favorably with foreign vessels of
her CLASSIFICATION Herald
BOSTON has her own share Of pride and
honor at the launching OF the gallant Marble
head, for Boston men have made her what
she is-a strong, well-protected, swift-sailing
cruiser which is sure to prove q most valu-
able accession to the new American navy
Boston Globe.
SHE is not q vessel Of any extraordinary
fighting qualities; but she has the requisites
of strong fast cruiser, capable of keeping
an enemy's shipping on the run, and with
her main battery OF two six-inch and eight
five inch guns would be q powerful oppo.
nent Of any vessel of her type afioat.-Phfla-
delphia Bulletin
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-14
FLIGHTS INTO FUNNYDoM.

Trayers-I've Just got a letter from my
mother, and she wants me to come up to my native
village and pay her visit, but (sadly) don't
how can.
Dashaway-Can't you get away7
Travers-Oh, yes. But the village tailor once
made me a suit of fclothes.-Detroft Free Press.
The boarders rose in terror
But she clasped her poodle tight
And said. as she wiped her streaming eyes,
''It Is only the horseradish bite"
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The waiter was a little nervous, and
dropped the guests steak upon the floor. Then he
grabbed 1t, gave 1t q wipe with his apron, and
placed it on the plate.
victim.
.'ohl Excuse me. forgot. You see." conr1n-
ned the servitor, ~ used to be cook. k."-h1dfon-
opolis Journal.
ODE TO BufURIrY.
It isn't the deed we've recorded of yors
That furnishes minds with text;
The m ain spring of interest now, as before,
Is wondering what they'n do next.
Neither Gladstone. nor Dana. nor Baby McKea
Nor HILL nor Platt leave us perplexed.
o,er things Of the past; all the trouble you see,
Is ordering what they'n Il do next
What PETER and Holman have lately achieved
Are matters o'er which we're not ve1ed,
But the minds OF the world would be greatly -
lieved
1--WE ouly knew what they'll do next.
-Wdshinoton Stry.
He was telling about his extensive trav-
els.
THE natives or that country" he said, ''su
practice polygamy"
.sThatis singular - said young woman.
..No.n he answered, II beg your pardon, but
II is excessively plural, ''-Bdltimore Rsscs.
Life to some, these days, is dreary;
Work and vacation make them weary;
Rut the happiest man in town to-day
Is the hot corn man. with his awful bray.
-Helo Fork Press.
Editor-Have We any babies pictures?
Assistant-None but that old cut Of Baby No
Kee.
Editor-weIl run It In In the middle Of that
Cleyelau interview and label It .Miss Ruth at the
Interesting age of9 months. ,'-Byookl1n EdGh
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-08-14
HOSE APPROPRIATIONS AGAIN.

Elsewhere in this issue will be found
some interesting expressions of opinion
by Senator Allison on the appropriations
made by Congress. He is not inclined to
blame the lately adjourned Fifty-second
Congress for extravaganza, and rather de-
tends the size of their appropriations as
necessary TO the growing expenses Of gov
erninC o growing country. THE DIS
PATCH has frequently pointed out that
both parties are to blame in the matter of
enormous increases in the running ex-
penss5 Of the country. And has indicated
that the Democratic majority of the last
Congress was rather at fault for its utter
disregard of the pledges made to econo-
mize than for the actual total of appropri-
ati0as passed.
The fact is that neither party is at
all inclined to carry on the Govern
ment on a real business-like basis.
Neither cares to seriously resist the temp
tations to log-rolling But the Democrats
before the last election went out of their
way TO make party cry of economy and,
as 1t were, secured a number of votes on
that plea under false pretenses Economic
reform must come sooner or later for, al
though expenses must increase in
some ratio, they need not be
added to the present rate of waste
fulness. The Democratic party and the
Republican party both must learn sooner
or later-and the sooner the better-that
in the long run national business can only
he carried on successfully and honorably
by a due regard to the natural relationship
between revenue and expenditure. And
in the meantime both of the dwellers in
glass houses will do well to abstain from
verbal stone throwing, and confine them
selves to a practical demonstration of the
manner in which expenses can be cur
tailed by reasonable attention to careful
business principles.