New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-15

svsr either captured or greatly disturbed
thereby" The woodchuck IN TINS case we sup
rose ,s President Cleveland. That he is in a
hole "a certainly true. But 1t Is little early
70 count on his never being either captured or
a,s.urhed Unless he has pulled the hole In
o,,or him he Is sure to reappear. And he Will
ro,nnear solely because Of the barking which
cha doc Noble. in the form Of the American
senate has been keeping up. There is already,
in fact. something very much resembling wood
ah,,o,,,s boad beginning to stick out Of the Ha-
waiian hole.
Tho story Of an iceberg eight miles long and
800 feet high Is a good second 10 t"e sea
serpent tale printed few days ago. IL "ouiu
almost seem as II the commanders OF incoming
vessels had entered into competition IN respect
Of "talr' narratives. At any rate, an cepers
story has rather more timelness in December
than a lurid account of the gyratons OF an al
legged sea-serpent.
sanator Morrill's speech wednesday
obounded IN good things which even the Demo-
Gratis who heard it must have enjoyed despl'e
the sharp rubs which he gave their party AS
pointed as anything else in the Speech perhaps
were his reference TO the 'sef-elected drum
ma iors'' in the Democratic camp, and his char
acterIza ton OF the Wilson Tariff bill as formu-
lated blind-mans -buff work" These are phrases
that deserve to stick Mr.. Morrilrs mental pow
ers are as strong as ever Notwithstanding MS
advanced years AS the author OF the Morrli
Tariff Of 1861. whatever he may have to gay re-
ga riding the present measure is Of special inter-
est
If Minister Willis had been in this country
would he have undertaken to deny the accuracy
OF an interview which had been submitted 70
him in proof for such corrections as he might
see fit to make? The fact that he was several
thousand miles away from home doesn't alter
the situation in the least
Some seven years ago the Canadian authori-
ties moved thereto by the baneful spirit or
jealousy. set up on their side of Niagara Falls
an imitation Of our own old original ana only
natural cave Of the Winds in the form of
tunnel over which they wckediy, malciousy
and fraudulently set up the legend, Gave Of the
Winds" For seven years this misleading In
scription has vexed and confused the traveller.
besides giving great annoyance TO our Board OF
Commissioners IF the State Reservation at
Niagara At n meeting Of the Board in this
city on Wednesday the subject was brought up,
but no definite action was taken. The Cana
dams have been repeatedly requested to take
down their sign, but up to date have done moth
ing about IT, II is not certain but that inter-
national complications OF the most intricate and
bewlldering character may result from the con-
tinued disregard Of our protests II the Cana
dian authorities persist in the absurd COMPETE
ton we may be compelled 10 resort TO the ex-
treme measure Of putting PETER and Stewart on
the frontier 10 talk 10 the Canadians on the
silver question. When IL comes to the question
which country has the real, genuine. original
and inexhaustible Gave Of the Winds can
easily demonstrate that Canada is mot in IT,"
The announced intention Of the Lighthouse
Board 10 transfer the light now at Fire Island
to the station at Hog Islam l. Va, and put In Its
place an electric light. the reflection OF which, 1t
is expected will be by vessels 100 miles at
sea- will. when carried out. be Of great benefit 10
and commerce. This big light, with
the projected light to mark the dangerous Dia-
mond Shoal off Cape Hatteras will give the At
lantc coast Of the United States one OF the finest
series OF night beacons in the world. and from
the twin lights at Cape Ann Mass. TO stormy
Hatteras. the mariner need have little fear in
the coast at nght.sas there VIII be
a flaming signal somewhere in sight.
The respectable Democrats in Jersey City per-
ceive the need Of radical reform in their party
organization and are taking steps 10 bring IL |
about The committee In charge OF the move |
rnent has sent out an address declaring that |
for many years the party has been despotically |
by a few selfish and corrupt leaders.
and that democratic voters have been denied |
all voice in the selection OF their party rulers |
and their candidates for public office" 1t Is as
suredly high time FOR a reform In Hudson
County II the better element in the party are
determined to throw the old bosses overheard
and take things into their own hands there is no
doubt that they can do It. The reckless and
criminal leadership" has gone on long enough.
but It will undoubtedly continue unless the men
who are now speaking out assert themselves
with vlgor and stern determination.
Governor I.ewelng OF Kansas Is indeed
great man. lie has passed upon law in refer
ence TO the punishment of Migrants. and has
issued a decree declaring that II is unconstitu-
iIonal and not 10 be enforced What the courts
simplest course would appear to be for them to
surrender their functions TO the Governor and
llsband. Then the way will be clear for an
amendment to the constitution providing that
so long as Governor Lewelling remains In power
he judicial and the executive functions shall
De combined in his august person.
PERSONAL.