New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-22

but pcrh,ps not sinrc one with 90 compact
and convincing an argument for tho progress Of
Christianity rs can be- found in the page, OF Tho
Tribune Almanac. Tie census returns showing
the remarkable increase Of tho various religious
bodies in the United States during the last dec
adc make an exhibit which is most impressive.
Lieutenant Pcary is an Arctic explorer whose
methods are 10 be heartily commended. lie ac-
composites remarkable results with minimum OF
expense and risk. His methods are scientific; his
base OF operations is always accessible; and his
equipment il precisely what lie needs. His sue
coss is reaching high latitude aud making inn
portant discoveries woul have warranted his
asking aid from the Government or from infiucn
tal friends in enabling him to continue his work
But he does not adopt that course. He is making
a determined effort to defray all the expenses Of
his next expedition by his illustrated lecture
courses. lie is O model explorer from every point
Of view.
NJ. Andrcux remains tho great mystery man
of French poltics Yet his Importance is not in
crraSng, but diminishing. Tho state secrets may
DO large but the pattern OF the casket inclosing
them L. small
"Gat1cn and Forest has an approciativc arti-
c'e on the battle-ground in Prospect Park. to
which il refers a. most instructive example of
what can be accomplished in Landscape garden
ing with the simplest elements. II il one of the
loyelicst scenes in that great pleasure ground. By
artistic treatment natural beauty imparts natural
and peaceful beauty to battle-ground Of great
historic interest. Prospect Park, if all the op-
portunitirs were improved, and If its maintenance
were Systematically and intclligcntly ordered,
might easily be converted into the model pleasure
ground OF the country. Unfortunately it's man
agcnent is largely political, and it il allowed to
suffer from persistent neglect. 1hr approaches
70 the Park are simply disgraccful The great
arch, which was erected in badly selected site,
only serves to render the unSightly knobs and
neglected hummocks surrounding it more con-
spicuOus.
IL ought 10 DO clearly understood and posi-
lively guarantee ed that. if the Manhattan Ele-
waited Company is to gain extensive privileges anu
advantages nom the Rapid Transit Commission,
il must furnish a great dcol faster trains than
it now furnishes, and great many more of them
ut all hours of the day and night.
The last fortnight has hccn fortnight OF misery
and even Of actual suffering &c hundreds OF
thousands of ..cw-Yorkers Frozen water pipes. |
cloegcd gas pipes, slippery "idcwalks, extreme
discomfort from Arctic cold, and worst OF ALL the
irightml accumulation " uncmptrd garbage |
barrels all over the cty-these have Furnished!
ample cause for tho most serious farlt-iinding. |
Is it impossible for this gtnat metropolis in this
era of civilization ard progress TO obtain its just
rights in the prompt removal or offensive refuse
Long limos of foul-smcing barrels, hcapcd over |
with rcpulsive garbage and oisoourings, have |
disigured and disgracci streets and our ave |
nucs Tammany Hall ought TO set aside all |
thoughts Of new city buildings of new speed |
ways, of now schemes Of public plurd"r, until |
il has put in successful operation satisfactory |
system Of Kidding the city of the disgusting masses
Of filthy stun which have added new terrors TO |
existence in the city during the recent cold |
weather.
Typhus fever has found foothod even in the
municipal Offices. This fact is highly discrelit-
able 70 the Tammany Board Of Health, which
ought to have kept these public offices in proper
condition.
II is undoubtedly advisable that the water
sunply of the metropolis should he protected from
contamination quantity of land about the
reservoirs the streams and the springs from which
NcwYorll gets its water sufficient 10 prevent tho
pollution of the water supply, ought certainly to
pass bvcr 10 public ownership. in order that all
nuisanccs and al sources of contamination may be
removed But the commission 20 appraise the
value of the land tai.cn for this public purpose
ought to be- made up with the greatest care in tho
interest of the Taxpayers, and not in the interest
# Tammany Hall The members Of the Tweed
Ring added enormously to their great fortunes by
buying for low prices private property which was
aftcrward bought by the city from these members
Of tho Ring at enormous figures for improve
|. IL aiu hat fnpmhprS
rnmmany Hail have. not been making already
extensive purchases OF land in the neighborhood
Of tho Croton River aad the reservoirs in oder that
they may obtain vast profits BY selling il after
ward to the city The Commissioner Of Public
Works ought to have nothing to do with the ac-
luring of the land for the protection OF the water
supply Commissioner Daily is man OF limited
intellect Of little valuable experience, Of mca.,re
capacity, and OF scanty executive ability. He was
apportcd Commissioner Of Public Works TO be
mere servile agent OF Mr. croker and Mayor Gilroy,
without will or mind of his own. He is not man
Of the right sort TO oppose jobs and schemes to
plumber the taxpayers The bill at Albany for the
protection of the water supply ought TO he opposed
with the utmost energy by the Republican mem.
ers Of tho Senate and the Assembly until Comm:s
,ioner DAILY is amended out OF II altogether and
the rights and interests of the taxpayers arc thor
DuShiS NhhiioHs up"H lilly |
be dishonesty drawn from tho public treasury I'M
Ter this bill as il now stands if it should become
law.
Mr. IIalford's appointment to he paynas.er
in the Army is fitting recognition OF the faith
lul public service he has rendered for the last
tour years. In the DELICATE and trying position
he has occupied, modcsty, courtesy and good
sense have always distinguished his conduct He