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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-08
A GOOD BEGINNING.

The formal work of the Republican Conven-
ton was begun yesterday, and well begun.
The first session was short but il clearly dis
closed the purpose of the delegates TO perform
their momentous task deliberately and faith
fully. The right spirit controlled the assembly
the spirit of loyal devotion to the highest in
forests Of the party and the country The
scene was full of animation and intense interest.
But there was no display of bOisterons partisan
ship. The Republican leaders, of whom the
united party is proud and for whose services
to the common cause it is grateful were greet
ed with impartial enthusiasm as they took their
seats and the preliminary organization was
effected in harmony and with perfect decorum.
For the time the eager struggle for the ascend
ancy was abandoned by general consent. Dele
gates and spectators recognized the Obligations
of courtesy and goodwill which rested upon
them, and the proceedings began under the
most creditable and encOura ging auspices.
The speech of the temporary chairman was
both prudent and inSpritng. MIR. fassett
preferences are we'll known. and he has strenu-
ously advocated them at all proper times but
in his opening address he fully justified the
confidence Of the convention. lie made no APP
peal to passion or prejudice, but eloqucntly
reviewing the splendid history of the party,
he impressed upon the delegates the RESPONSE
bilities and opportunities of the present. He
rightly said that they were met together for
the express purpose of reaching ultimate unity
through the contest of present differences :;
that at the end of their labors they would " have
only one choice, the nominees Of the conven-
ton. and only one purpose, their election :;
and that the ensuing campaign would not be
the campaign of the candidates, by the can
didates. for the candidates, but of all the party
nv all the party, and for all the party in the
interests of the whole people" That is pre-
ciscly the sentiment which ought to govern
the convention and inspire the coming Strug-
Gle. and we confidently believe that it will
Those who predict that dscord or indifference
will result from the close and keen competi-
lion at Minneapolis have not learned, OF choose
TO forget, that in the Republican party such
ardent rivalres promote generous emulation IN
well-doing and that good cause is most zeal
ousy and Loyalty supported by allies who have
proved each others temper and skill
The convention meets again to-day at II
O'Clock. The varying phases of the contest
still leave ample room for speculation as to the
result But if the spirit which prevailed yes
terday controls succeeding sessions the issue
is sure to be satisfactory. If there was at any
time danger of nconsideratc action, that peril
would seem to have been surmounted The
party is safe in the hands Of its representatives,
and will unanimously ratify their action.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-08
PERSONAL.

Tho trouble with his eycsight from which Senator
liolr is suffering IS reported, "Thc Boston
Advertiser says. 10 be more serious than was b..
lcved at first.
The Rev. DR.. Mcleod u Albany. who WINS re
Gently under consideration DR.. Crosbys successor
I'm this city, preache on lIrresy Hunters la,,
sunday and declared that this appcllaon should not
be applied TO those persons who called to account
minister's that no longer he'd the beliefs OF their re
,pcctivc churches "A man has a. hight to change
his creed. Of course. said lie. out II IS NOT many
act for a Christian minister for example, Ia chang,
his creed unless he also ut the samc time changes
his church relations
General Charles W. Darling. Of Utica. has signIfed
10 the faculty Of Hamilton College that he means
soon 10 endow a now prize for students Mt Clinton Ia
be known ~ tue Darling Prize In history.
II seems Tat W. 5. Gilbert who wrote the lIbrettos
Of PinaOrc' and 1.-The Mkado.r Is the author OF the
air "Ta-ra-ra boOm-dc.ay,' which is having such u
rnge Just 10th Sides of tie Atlantic. The
music adapted 10 It's present use without the real
authors consent, having been sold to some Amerca an
publisher aud not copyrighted When, by chance
Mr.. Gilbert discovered the Identity OF this new song
with his old one be had interview with the plratl
cal London publisher who is selling II and stated tb,
case At first h. offered two guineas a. compen.
saii)n Declining this and consulting IA solicitor he
was able eventually TO obtain hundred guineas.
The young King OF spain is learning to ride
both a pony and bicycle lie and his little sisters
with queen 'hriNuhe' are now NJ Nanjuez their
summer residence. The latest portrait Of Alplonso
XIII represents him In Lord Fauntlcroy snt Of
black velvet standing beside his mother. The
Queen stu wears hnll mourning for her husband
whose death occurred over seven years ago.
The recent visit OF the nonogcnaran ex Senator
from Iowa. George W. Jones, 10 Washington. Il
the grant Of a pension to him as a veteran Of the
Hack Hawk war. cvokcs this remi from m
Iowan who knows him aud who was recently inter.
viewed by a ST. Louis reporter Mr.. Jones was
Euchanans Minister to Columbia ard did good service
such but he greatly aided the then ncipent
Secession movement. Secretary Seward recalled him
In November. 1851, and when Mr.. Jones reached
Washington he invited 10 dine with tho rev
head OF the State Department. He accepted and was
courteously entertained. but the next day no was
arrested for treason aud sent to Fort Warren. Ths
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-08

narrator adds: "This was almost pafaMSt q Sinety
cumstances In ono OF Victor Ilugo's nover. and in
The urist Of il big gun breaks loose on sh,s ,oina
The ship is in danger Of being sunx oy TSe ofaccr
monster breaking n hole ~ her sac. lie anauv
through whose escnce the accident ocours nr"%ery
and nj great personal risk ond BY ervsm sumSsr OF
Captures AMI fasteas the gun: The .nn n,,arter
the ship, after all e over calls hun 20 then shoots
h,m-decorates; him for his bravery "a tnsm noin Mr.
him for his negligence iust as On smae' .,rIomntc
seward first entertained Mr. Jones for MS uyio I'm
,.Tyicc and then sent him to prison i'r "' WV
fcdcrate sympathy"
sousa leader Of the Marine ba ID In "asn'ns''. y.
bas decided 10 accept the offer OK sS o'"S
remove to Chicago aud conduct an oreh'e"" ~. aro
~ T. o,oron,eed n salary OF $4,000 year for nVe
years with an interest in the profits OF the OF
sanitation lie hopes TO he freed from ms xs
ment In washington, where he has ven twe, tour of
hcfnrc August / and he intends making d 49, "a
thc rountry TO pick up material for his new ncto
ton which It Is his purpose to compc,e swo,rn az
Der /. The syndicate which hires Nun IL ""'"'
the Blakely Amusement Company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-08
THE DOTETFTL STATES DTTIDFD.

Estimates Just before convention are not
often Of high historical value. But they fire.
auentIy teach something, nevertheless. Three
published estimates have been observed in con
tiast. the first representing a neutral opinion,
the second made public by the ardent support
ers of Mr.. Blaine at Minneapolis. and the third
by the supporters of President Harrison. II is
Of no consequence whatever to show wherein
each OF all are erroneous. Tho comparison il
nevertheless instructive, because il shows from
what quarter different candidates arc expected
TO receive their support.
II is well known that in part Of the States
there cannot he any fair election, and the Re-
publicans have small reason to hope that their
utmost efforts in those States will be Of any
avail. 1t has been made matter of reproach
against President Harrison in some quarters
that he has much support from that region
though his earnest advocacy Of honest elections
abundantly explains the fact. At the other
end of the line there are seventeen safe Repub
lican States which can be carried for any Re-
publican candidate. If any one of these States
is in doubt it is only because the readiness Of
this or that manager to do his best is sup
posed to be problematical. But it is the right
of the party to expect that those who join in
It's great council will do their best for the can
didate selected as the strongest and the best
by the majority. 1t is not the States which
cannot help in any way. nor the States which
ought to be carried in any case, that are apt
to have most weight with those who seek to act
for the best good of the whole party and of the
country.
There are four Northern States which have
been reckoned as doubtful in Presidential cleo
tons for many years. The delegations from
these four States. New-Y0rk, New-Jersey, Con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-08
THE PRESIDENT IN THE BEST SPIRITS
REAssURING NEWS FROM NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
HAwLEY CONFIDENT OF HARN
Sa<'S SUCCESS

Washington. June (Spccian.-Senator Ha"icy
said to night that he su felt confident OF l1esdem
IIarrison's renominaion. This opinion was oased Oh
private dispatches received here from MinnespohS'
other friends OF the President expressed the same
opinion.
A Tribune correspondent who visited the "h'e
House this afternoon found assembled there moi Only
the officials Of the household, but a number oil alS
ingushed callers. and II cheerful counenances ahs
breezy manner are evidences Of satisfaction ana con
tentment the news from Minneapolis must b. reaS
surfing and encouraging. Indeed. II was SAID oy q
Official at the Executive Mansion that ns.eai OF tneo
being a mere confirmation of former good news tho
wires reported details which were said TO Indicate an
hourly increase In the Presidents adherents ana inv
the first ballot wonld be surprise to those who nav
doubted the Presidents strength.
The President and Secretary Ekins were out dn'lns
this afternoon. both seemingly in good spirits. iho
President showed Iens OF doubt or anxiety out
the contrary he seemed 10 be In mood OF compiaS
eucy, bordering upon eAultatlon.
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to be the chief glory of Chicago and genuine
art product Of America.
OREGON rOLLOWs RHODE ISLAND.

OREGON FOLLOWS EHODE INLAND.
Oregon has repeated the augury of Repub-
rcan success which cheered the National Con-
| venton four wears ago Now, as then the de-
lberations of the grand party council have
oncned with news of victory from the distant
/, pacific state The Republicans have carried
the election Of both members OF Congress by
sweeping majorities: they have elected their
candidate for Supreme Judge by at least 5000
| plurality. and they have both branches OF Inc
7 o,;sIature In the June elections OF 1888
held the day before the assembling OF The con-
| vontion which nominated General Harrison. the
nlurality for the Republican candidate for Con-
cress was 7.4OS. Under reapportlonment TWO
members are now elected in place of one. but
their joint pluralties exceed that OF iiern'ahh
obtained four years ago. The plurality on the
State ticket is about what 1t was IN inc June
elections of the last Presidential year oregon
has practically repeated the verdict IN FAVOR
of the Republican party which was rendered
ON the eve of the last Presidential Convention
II has responded vigorously to the call OF Rhode
Island in the East. and has recorded in unms-
taxable terms its approval of that broad ana
enlightened Republican policy which protects
the products of its forests and mines
All the early signs Of the Presidential year
have pointed umerrngly to Republican VIC
tory in the autumn. The spring elections IN
the Empire state revealed a widespread revolt
against Democratic rascality and fraud, and
indicated a political revolution in November
which will restore it to the column of Repub-
lican States. Rhode Island Democracy pro-
claimed its preferences for Mr.. Cleveland ana
was importuncd by him to enlist under his
banner of Tariff Reform bnt the Republicans
carried the State by increased majorItcs ana
set the music to which Oregon has marched
with FIXING colors. The Democratic House has
been dallying with legislative projects for free
wool and free lumber, but Rhode Island ana
Oregon, one a great n-manuiacturne
centre and the other with vast resources OF
forest wealth have rcatfirmcd their falth III
the Protective policy. From Narragansett bay
and from Puget Sound have come the same
stirring tidings of Republican organization ana
victory 1t is Republican year. Let the
convention at Minneapolis name whom 1t may
the great principles of the party are stronger
and more popular than any leader ana are
destined to carry it 20 triumph.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-08
AN TNEX1NPLED HORROR.

The later the news from the stricken region
in PENNSYLVANIA the gravcr the SITUATION APP
pcars. The first estimates OF the loss OF HE
and property, which seemed surprisingly low
in view OF all the circumstances, it is now clear
wore sadly within the mark and Pennsyl-
yana. for the second time in four years. Is the
victim Of an appalling calamity that must sur
the deepest sympathies of the entire country
The exact number of human beings VINO per
s1cd in the terrible fiery food that has stIewn
the Oil Creek Valley for eighteen miles with
death and ruin cannot naturally be asccraincd
for many DAYS The fire had burned itself
out bv Monday morning; but the valley re-
mains partly under water and Is choked with
mud and rubbish and another rising OF the
creek. il is feared. may sill further impede
the search for the dead.
In circumstances of accumulated horror the
present catastrophe is unexnmpled. and
far surpaSscs the visitation OF 1889. In that
case the sudden onrlsh OF mighty volume
Of water brought instant death to thousands
and those who passed through the awful night
Of suspense that followed in the flooded city
at least escaped the peril Of wholesale dcNlrnc-
ton by fire At Oil City and the villages above
il the burning oil was the cbef agent OF harm.
Whom the food overturned the tank N the
oil Crccl; Works the oil noatcd down the val
lev for half a mile, then its yapor was igntcd'
other tanks and stills exploded. and smok-
ing. flaming torrent sped on rs devastating
way. The condition Of the bodies so far re-
covered points to an appalling struggle with
death in its most dreaded form. When the
blazing oil approached the doomed dwellcrs IN
the valley those who hcsitatcd at the risk of
fight were speedily imprisoned in burning
houses by lake OF flame, and either persisted
pitiably or were cruelty MANNED for life llor-
ror such rs this is not to be dwclt on. It's
lesson is too dreadful.
For the wretches who are prcying on the
property of the dead 10 dcnunciatiOn can be
too severe and the stcrneSt measures are war
,antcd for holding them in check. While the
brunt of the calamity fell upon Oil City and
its OUTLYING suburbs the business OF the whole
region has been severely crippled, and COM
munication with other places is rendered dini-
cult. Fortunately, the residents themselves
are not more eager to succor their neighbors
than the whole population will be to second
their heroic efforts. In the face Of calamity
like this all men are one. Mayor Emerson
appcal for financial aid will meet with prompt
and generous response, in which Ncw-Iork will
perform it's full share. Meantime the fcrvcnt
hope is expressed that the present grave apprc-
tensions concerning the result IN the Isolated
hamlcts along the creek may not be realized.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-08
NepTprk DAILY Gribm,re
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY
WEDNESDAY, JUNE s, 1892.
FOURTEEN PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

ForeiQn-The Emperor William received the
Gar of Russia at Kel with elaborate ceremonies
- President Carnot returned the Grand Duke
visit: Paris papers were elated over the coidaliy
of the meetings between the two.
onQress-Both branches in session. - Sen
ate: The Diplomatic and Consular bill was
nassed. - House: The Urgent Deficiency bill
was passed.
Domeetic-The Republican National Conven-
ton opened in Minneapolis: j. Sloat Fassett. of
New-York, was chosen temporary chairman with
out opposition; committees We're appointed AMI the
convention adjourned to IL a. NJ to-day. -
The search for the dead at Oil City and Titusvlle
showed that the loss Of life from the flood and fire
had not been overestimated. - The Republicans
have carried both branches of the Oregon Leeis
lature, and have elected the Attorney-General
their candidates for the Supreme Court and for
Congress are probably elected - fertile
district in Illinois, twenty miles long by four
miles wide, has been flooded by the giving way
Of Mississippi levee; the Red River is still
rising
City and commencement exercises
Of the New-York Law College were held. -
Louisville defeated New-York at baseball anc
Brooklyn defeated Cleveland. - Ev-Secretary
Blaine passed around the city on his way {,
Maine. - NlUncTs al MOTIFS IdIS
Fidelio 1awless, Julien, The Pepper and Air
rlant - Tie annual meeting of the Actors
Fund was held - Stocks little more active
but the selling was chiefly for the short accoun
on predictions that large amount of gold would
be exported on Saturday.
The Weather-Forecast for to-day: Fair o
partly cloudy; slightly cooler. Temperature yes
tertlay: Highest, so degrees lowest, 62 aver
age. II Is.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-08

No impartial observer of affairs at Mime
apolis will venture to predict with certainty
the result Of the first ballot. Nothing but the
calling Of the roll for the first time will reveal
the actual preferences of the sos delegates.
The candidate who wins the nomination must
secure $50 votes. The best estimate procnr-
able by our correspondents on the spot last
evening gave Harrison 473 votes and Blame
423, there being two absentees. Subsequent
developments however may alter these cal
culations materially. Ozark horse' talk was
freely INDUCED in yesterday, but most OF the
stories set afoat about this, that or the other
possibility" were quickly shown to be made
out of whole cloth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-08
MEETING OF THE NETWORK YACHT CLUB.

special meeting OF the New-lork lacht Siuo w.
held last night at the clubhouse. No 81 Madison-aVe
Commodore Eibiidge T. Gerry presided. and between
thirty and forty other members were present, repre-
senng twenty yachts II was decided that the yach.'
which participate in the annual cruise OF the cruz
SQUADRON should meet at Glen Cove. L. L. on Angus.
. The commodore authorized to sign sene'~'
petition I'm favor of bill which has been dra"n W
and will be presented by Clarence T. burss W.
enactment by Congress. providing for the pro,e'".A
Of distinguishing club nsgs II was also decideu "
admit active officers OF The United states Navy to me
club on payment OF IN initiation fee OF S2o' ana !"
exempt them from the annual dues. several un. ..
pOrant changes made IN the racing rules Vi '''
club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-08
AmusemenIs.

ANBERG THEATRE-e-Soven Suabians.
BIJOC TnEATRE-9-8 :16-Bport McAllister.
BROADWAY THEATKE-S-Kng Kalko.
CAeINO-8 I6-Chid OF Fortune
COLUMBUS THEATRE-2-S 1b-My Colleen.
EDEN MCSEE-Wax Figures.
DLDORADO-S 16-Egypt Through Centuries.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRES 10 obber OF the Rhine.
GARDEN THEATRES :l5-Robin Hood.
REMNANTS THEATRES :30-Elysium
HOYT's MADISON SQUARE THEATRE BOA Trip
70 Chinatown.
ROSTER BIAL'S-2-s-v Vaudeville.
MADISON SQUARE GARDENS I5-Concert
PALMERS THEATRES :15-Jupiter.
PARK AVENUE HOTEL COURT-7-Royal Hungarian
Orchestra
POLO 0ROUNDS-<-Baseball.
PROCTORS THEATRE-2-S 1S-Old Jed Prouty.
UNION SQUARE THEATRES 15-Ihe faorica'of anu
AdYft.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-08

Through 6lunGerng amendment OF the former
ENci,c law. when tho new one wa, enacted. loop
hole was left open by which the indicted Excl"
Commissioners escaped the punishment that was
Justly due them. This circumstance has aroused
hopes in the hearts OF Other criminals that they
might get fee through somewhat analogous amend
mcnts OF the laws In one instance a modiiica-
ton Of tho Penal Code has been brought forward
as good and sufficient reason for seeking arrest OF
Judgment in ease of manelaughter The Judge
appealed to did not take the lawyers view of the
matter and asserted that the Of the Excise
Commissioners did not constitute a precedent. Ii
would no unfortunate if thcy, after having sot OIL
scot free Themselves should open the way for other
criminals to go unwhppcs of justice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-08
THEY SEEM TO WANT TIE BEST.

From The Minnenpo Tribune.
John Dwight says there IL not solitary kick com
ing from the New York delegation IN regard 10 their
accommodations. When Ncw-Yorkers don't kick
things nrc coming their way with exceeding smooth
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-08

II would appear that in these four States
taken together the President has at least as
much. if not more strength than any other
candidate and yet not decisive majority.
Next there may he taken body OF seven
States which are by various persons supposed
70 no doubtful in the coming election, though
in each instance the Republicans believe them
selves able to prevail with any falr candida'e'
These are Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois Iowa.
Kansas. Nebraska and Montana. The same
three estimates classify the delegates from
these seven States as follows:
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TRIBUNE TERMS TO NAIL SUBSCRIBERS.

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and SUNDAY papers more than week old an extra price
Is charged. - nall. IA Su,t.r
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Sem Weekly n foreign countries, Ill WHICH
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Cash or Postal Note sent in an unregistered letter
Main uptown office, 1.oa2 Broadway. Main ONCE o.
The Tribune, ISL Nassau-st New. ork. Auoiess Il"
correspondencc simply '~Ihe Tribune. New-fofk
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A GRAVE LEGISLATIVE ERROR.

From The Baltimore American.
No matter how Objectionable may be the dealings In
"optons" and futures the passage Of IN uncop-
sttutonal law to prevent them can opy bring dscredt
2 the Government and more firmly rstrenoe such
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-08
GElIFNNA OUTCOME.
From The Hartford Courant,

From The HARTFORD Conrant.
II u Dore had stood the high ground at OH City
last sunday the sight before his eyes would have
given him new Ideas for the illustration OF the In
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necticut and Indiana, upon which the election
will probably turn, are thus classliied Ill '"t.o
distinct estimates, one wholly neutral one ny
the supporters of Mr.. Blaine and one o' '"0
supporters of President Harrison
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-08
THE VIENNA MUSICAL EXHIBITION.

Now that the great and admirable collection Of
musical exhibits has been made II should not be n
difficult matter TO secure at least portion OF II for
the Chicago exhibition, and In competition With that
showing II would be quite feasible 10 have whatever
exhibit Is TO be made OF American musical eh0rt
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seriously depcte the ranks of the majority tor
week or more. Therefore, Mr.. McMilllns
concurrent resolution must be accepted simply
as a piece of bluff.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-06-08

From The indianapolis Journal.
The Journal" Is convinced that somebody at Min
ueapols Is mistaken Harrison and Blaine will not
both be nominated.