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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20

Republican members Of the Committee OF Ways
and Means any opportunity TO be present. or to
take part when the bill was famed, the Demo
Gratis want better bill for some localities than
| the Democratic ma jority will consent to report.
The Republicans haH most properly declined
10 be used as catspaws in that way. and have
Informed the kicking Democrats that they can
help 10 defeat the bill If they choose. II seems
, 10 be- sound policy in this instance To compel
Democrats TO choose between the bill Of their
own party and the Republican tariff. The coun-
try really wants TO know what a Democratic
tariff is like II gave the Democrats majority
i'm order to find out. Recent elections make it
clear that the people would vote The other way
to-day if they could, but it is the business Of
voters as well Us Of Democratic Congressman
10 learn the important truth that they cannot
give power 10 the Democratic party without
taking the consequences.
If the Democrats from Northern States have
grain Of sense they will easily defeat the bill
submitted and by doing so can restore prosper
ity more quickly than it can possibly be re-
stored in any other way Within Il week after
such Il VOTE it is safe to say. manufacturing
works would be starting up all over the land.
could not pass a destructive tariff bill ut this
session, they would be even less likely 10 pass
such bill after the people have Il chance 10
express their opinion definitely next fall Men
would still have to face the risk that Demo
Gratis might yet agree on measure, either nj
this session or ut the next. which, II better than
the Wilson bill for some districts, would be
bad enough 10 do great harm In others. For
full restoration Of confidence there would be
needed Il distinct declaration that. in the pres
ent condition of the country and in view Of re-
cent expressions OF the popular WILL any change
Of tariff is undesirable, and pledge by Demo
Gratis enough 10 make a ma jority with the Re
publicans that they will not vote for any change
by this Congress-
1t goes without saying that step so sensible
and So helpful 10 business interests Is not likely
to be taken If the iifty-thrcc Democratic mem-
bers of the House from Ncw-lork, Massach-
sets. Connecticut. New-JerSey, Pennsylvania
and Ohio would agree in that course. they could
command the situation. without speaking OF
other members who are equally dissatisfied
Because fifty can do il II they will, each man Of
them will be- held 10 personal responsibility by
the people if he permits a rIinous bill 10 be
passed. But the cry of party fcalty Is 50
potent the tcrrorS Of caucus discipline and or
Presidential disfavor are 50 great and the habit
OF slavish submission To The Southern majority
is In the Democratic party 50 strong. that III
all probability the bill will be- forced through
the House no matter how bad il Is. Many men
who vote for II will mentally kick themselves
for doing so. but they have chosen 10 be Demo
Gratis and must take their medicine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20
FITHER MlHONEY,S GRATE Error.

Father NahOncy. of Brooklyn, In what was
undoubtedly intended rs an earnest effort 10 aid
distressed and suffering people, has made Il
serious mistake, which is likely TO defeat his
ends His testimony that he has personally
found In his city hundreds OF eases of actual
starvation should be- m appeal 10 every man of
means 10 consider the needs of the poor aud
the unfortunate. But his assertion that the
misery of the tens Of thousands who are out of
employment has been caused by Il conspiracy
Of manufacturers to force up prices by shutting
down mills and factories IS so far from the
truth that his thoughtlcsSncss becomes Il mat
ter for severe rcbukc. When Father Mahoncy
makes such reckless statements he Injuries his
own cause. II must be plain 10 any reasonable
man that no one can know better than the
manufacturer that If no one has money with
which To buy. prices cannot go up but
must 20 down So much for lie "con-
spiracy." In saying, however. that he does not
appeal 10 the rich because he fears that II
would be useless, Father Mahoncy commits
even n more serious offence. He must be blind
Ing his own eyes. lie asserts that which Is
dlsprovcd on every hand. If the people of any
nation owe benefits To the generosity Of the rich
1t Is certainly In this country Nowhere in the
world do men VINO have the means give more
freely. nowhere Is their lIbcraliiy more spon-
tancous. and nowhere TX the right hand So kept
from knowing what In" left hand does.
When priest from his pulpit makes basclcss
accusations such rs these he ceases 10 be
force for good. lie Is rather marking himself
rs one Of those 10 whom 50 much of the mis-
fortunes Of these times are due When he nj
tcmpis 10 array the man who has nothing
against him who has something which he Is
willing 10 share with others. he IL robbins those
whom lie processes to hold as friends. When
he encourages people To believe that the hand
Of every manufacturer. every banker and every
business man Is raised against them he en-
couragfs them 10 those thoughts which have
brought to the lazy. the shiftlcss and the most
unworthy Of Europc's population that violence
and that crime which have made them the most
miserable and the most degraded of all the
classes under the sky. Father Mahoney Is SO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20

far from the truth that for the good Of those
,vhose interest he should have at heart he ought
~ once TO correct himself In no unmisfakaDie
way. >.
put however wrong Father MahOney is in
IT.. oorc,usions as 70 the causes of the wide
s,rcod suffering. there seems to be no DOUBT
tbot the distress exists as he pictures u. we
nrcfor 10 think that the warmth OF his heart
has led him TO err in lis conclusions ana NOT 'h"t
he has deliberately melted false Dcliefs III me
bc,rts of his people. And so we urge mar his
Testimony rs to the facts be taken as m appear
TO men of means TO consider the needs or the
DOOR and The unfortunate. This Is Inc time ol
vo,r whom Christmas the day Of giving, es-
noci,IIv warns ones heart toward his fellow
men and leads him 10 share som" oi his Soon
fortune with others. TO the generous man II II
u delight not To enjoy bis blessings sinSly; p"'
pcrlaps some Of us thinking that TINS
Christmas we can afford TO DO less for others
than in previous years. for there are few peo-
pie. rich or poor. who have not felt. ut least in
= measure the burden Of hard times resting
upon their shoulders. But if those who have
moderate means yet feel the pinch OF financial
depression. how much must they want who had
so little at the beginning. long winter with
so many thousands ont Of employment must
bring great misery. and perhaps much crime
No one can tell. for the American Is proud and
hides his grief, how deep Is the suffering to-day
in many homes how dismal the future looks TO
the unemployed. the cold and the hungry. ana
what hopeless thoughts are in their minds. so
let the generous repeat their good deeds this
year us formerly. and lct them add thereto Il
good measure of Increased benefits No man Is
better for suffering the pangs of hunger, but
every man is better for relieving the wants of
the miserable The fault Of Father MahOney
may not easily be forgiven, but the wants OF
starving men. women and children touch the
hearts Of their fellow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20
TO HONOR ROBERT BONNER.
rnrEyrs AND ADMIRERS TO GIVE HIM STAT

FRIENrS AND ADMIRERS TO GIVE HIN STAT
UETTE or sUN0L HIS FAMOUS TROrTER.
Robert Bonner. the owner OF the fast trotterS
Maud : and Sunol and enthusiastic admirer OF
trctting stock VIII receive present hand
some silver statuStte OF his famous mare Sunol at
n dinner to be given IN mis- honor on Thursday
evening at o'clock At the Fifth Avenue Hotel
The idea OF presenting such testimonial TO Mr.
Bonner WAS conceived about two years ago "a
Chicago and 4 committee ras been working 10 Sc
cure subscriptions work which II found ex'
Gee dinghy easy. The statUette Is the work OF L n.
Dailln OF salt Lake city. and those who have seen
Il pronounce II model OF beauty. SunOl Is repre-.
scented ;he model in the act OF trotunS, hltehsa
= an old-fashionel high-wheel suky, driven py
Charles Marvin. ,,..
The following among those who contrioutei
10 the fund FOR the purchase OF the statuette ana
many OF whom will be present at the dinner; :.
W kellogg T. c. Kellogg, ~ b. DARING Lucas
Brodhead. Henry W. T. Mali. William Russell s
Allen J. .. Siblev. Leland Stanford L. j. Rose
j W DAILY & }. Hamlin. : \. Browne. j. =. Nc
Ferran. H. c. Mcdowell, Charles Robinson mares
Miller Charles Marvin. J. r. Simmons, W. y. sam
born and W. III. Wilson.
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PERSONAL.

The Rev. Calvin Fairbank. OF the bravest
OF the heroes OF the antisavery struggle. and one
OF the most active OF the daring men who helped
escaping negroes To reach freedom in the North by
the Underground Railroad is living. at the
age of seventy-seven. I'm Angelica. Penn. lie IL
struggling against poverty and the inirmtes OF
old age. which are increased In his case by the
hardship he underwent in prison. and Is dependent
for support upon the sales or his book.
NJ j. Bertrand, a member of the Institute OF
France. will have completed next March nifty years
OF teaching In the Polytechnic School OF Paris lie
was also I'm lSO-52 ''repetiteur." tutor OF math
ematics at the famous College Ste Barbe. as Is well
remembered by OF his pupils residing In
New-York. A committee composed OF members OF
OF NJ Bertrand has been formed TO celebrate the
anniversary Of his half century OF teaching and to
offer To the illustriOuS SaNant medal, 10 be exc
tuted by the celebrated artist. Chaplain.
John H. Llttleheld. who has just return I'd from
a two weeks lecture trip In Ohio addressed the
V. NJ G. \. at Reading Penn. Sunday evening
and Monday evening ectured In one OF the churches
there ON personal Recoections OF ABRAHAM Lin
The death OF Professor Tyndall recalls quaint
episode in connection with his famous Belfast adj
dress. An indignant cleric. resenting the agnostic
doctrines therein promulgated, indted "A letter to
Dublin paper. and signed II In English letters 'Tou
gar kai genos esmen." This the printer converted
into Ton gar kai geros soner." and the next day
a letter appeared in which the writer alluded to
your correspondent. Mir. r. q. *. soner.'
The Hon. Watson r. Spcrry. ex-Minis'er OF the
United states TO Persia. is recovering from
severe attack OF Persian fever In Dresden. Mr..
spcrry. who Is son-in-law OF the late Isaac Hen
,erson Of this city, was editor OF 'rhe Wilmington
,Del) News Mt the time OF his appointment near
the end OF President Harrison's term to the Per-
sian mission. He reached Teheran early In January
OF this yer, and. at the request OF me stare De
partmen remained at his post awaiting the ar
rival or ms successor until the last OF August
The fever which he contracted there Frustrated
him In Dresden his way home. AT latest &C
counts he was still under his doctors care. though
apparently conyaescenL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20
UE.WOCKAIJC UOUG ERS.

The Congressman who take the lead in or
ganiZing Democratic opposition 10 the Tariff
bill, but will not pledge their votes against the
bill as IL stands. only making themselves
objects OF dcrsion. The straigh-Ont Free Trad
crs read behind all these mcay mOuthcd cx-
pOstulations the slavish submission 10 party
which will make most of these Congressman
vote for the bill, no matter what il may pro-
vide One outstanding" man like Congress
man Gcary. who does not mind saying that he
will beat the bill unless ii takes care of oranges
and champagne, the committee IL afraid u. and
there are others ike him who have yet 10 be
placatcd. But the men who intend 10 crawl
behind the action Of Il party caucus when the
time comes and who kick now only in the hope
that they may get Republican help TO save
themselves from the wreck, ought TO be re-
garlcd. and doubtless are, with supreme in
difference by Mr.. Wilson and his associates.
The attempt Of these Democratic Congressman
to get Republicans To aid them in fixing the
bill, so that they may have better chance Of
carrying Northern districts by the votes OF Pro-
tectionists. Is not wanting In the fine Demo
cratic virtue of impudence After denying to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20
TWELVE PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreign-The question of England's naval
strength was debated in the House Of Commons,
the Governments policy being approved by a
vote Of e40 to 2O6. - Codina, the Anarchist,
arrested for throwing a dynamite bomb in the
J,yceum Theatre Barcelona. on November 4.
made a confession - Strong testimony was
given against Monson. who is on trial at Edn-
burgh for the murder of Lieutenant Hambrough.
- The Italian Chamber Of Deputies re-opens
to-day; Signor Zanardelli will resign the presi-
deney Of the Chamber. - Sir Philip wade
house Currie has been appointed British Am
bassador TO Turkey
Congress-Both houses In session. 80
Senate: Mr. Hoar announced that he would
not call up the Hawaiian question; Mr. Berry.
Of Arkansas, spoke in favor Of the repeal OF the
Election laws; Mr. PETER advocated the free
distribution Of s63 900 in silver dollars. --=
House. Mr. Boutelle attempted to secure I'm
mediate consideration for his resolution on Ha-
wall but was overrued; the Wilson Tariff bill
was reported.
Dcmestic-The warships San Francisco and
New-York have been ordered to proceed to Rio
Janero as soon as possible. - John p. Hop
kins Democrat defeated George g. Swift. Re-
publican In the election to fill the uncxpired
term Of Carter Harrison Mayor Of Chicago.
- Wayne MacVeagh was nominated as Am
bassador to Italy. - An express messenger
on a Southern Pacific train was shot dead by
unknown person and of the safes in his
was pundered. - The City Council Of Jack
sonville. Fla, passed ordinance permitting
glove contests 1t is not known what action the
Governor will take regarding the Ccrbett-
Mitchell fight. - Olneyville strikers have
cepted the mil-owners' concessions. and over
5000 persons will again be self-supporting.
City and Suburban.-The Committee In
vestigation and Reorganization appointed by the
Republican County Committee reported that the
present organization was worthless, and recon-
mended the election district plan. - Fred
May was fined $500, paid it. and was released.
- The election and dinner OF the Society Of
Colonial Wars were held. - Croker adopted
q new plan Of organization for the Tammany
Superintendent Byrnes whitewashing Captain
O'Connor was adopted by the Police Commits
sioners. and the Captain escapes trial. -
Judge Cullen reserved his decision on the motion
to grant a stay in the case Of John Y. McKane.
. Walter Damrosch dismissed the members
of his orchestra. - Stocks slightly more
active at lower prices New-Engand fell about
S per cent. but other declines not inn
portant. The closing was weak, although last
prices were not the lowest. Money call steady
at about ~ per cent.
The weather forecast for to-day: Generally
fair: a moderate cold wave Temperature yes
terday: Highest. AZ degrees: lowest. 81; average.
RITZ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20
vJcrJvs or WASHINGTON CABLE CAR.

Washington Dec l9-Mrs Jennie Ferguson WHO
of Major r. B. Ferguson ana daughter OF 'he ia'e
Governor Swan. of Maryland. who was run over
hy a cable car Yesterday and so severely injured
that amputation OF one of her legs was rendered
necessary with little hope of saving the other 10
still alive. but the attending physicians entertain
no hope OF her recovery Mrs Ferguson Is Wen Ssn
known In society. both here ana IN Balumotep LII o
il n sister In law OF the present Mayor OF bae,.
more Her husband Was formerly Assistant sIsn
C.omrnssioner They have four children, three
girls and one boy the latter. Dubois. being stu.
dent at Lehigh University. He was summoned ah h
arrived in the city last night 4 daugnser' NV
wife of Or Shirley :. Carter OF leesDurg, Val
and another. the wife OF Mr. John Whipple 9t
Newport, Il. l.. were both sent for by telegraph
and arrived this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20
,JrDGE BiLLIyGSS REQUEST TO YALE.

New-Haven. Conn. Dec. 10 (specaD.-rhe VIII OF
Judge Edward Coke Billings was admitted 10 PRIV
bate here to-day. The estate was estimated oy mo
testator to be worth s3ll.oo and on that basis no
divided It, The only public bequest Is that OK
SO 900 FOR the establishment OF chair OF Ensnsn
literature at Yale. rs has previously been an,
nounced. This chair Is to be known as the Hr Ths
Sa nford Professorship of English Literature. M
executors named are George Bliss and Ge9sse =,
Bliss. of New-York; Henry T. Blake ana p Mnr.r"
A. Spalding OF New Haven. and Mary H. fnl,Issn,
OF New Orleans. The Messrs. Bliss. L Is uhde.
stood will decline to serve Judge Billing, nItei
States Circuit Judge for the Vth judicial Oas"'e@
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20
UESTON FAR on HIS ViY.
TIE PEDESTRIAN PASSES PEEKsKILL IN GOOD
cO\DITION

THE PEDESTRIAN PASSES PEEHSKILL IN GOOD
CONDITION.
Edward Payson Weston. the pedestrian VINO -
walking from New-Yorl 10 Albany, expecting 10
make the trim I'm seventy-two hours. arrived IN
Workers at 100 O'Clock yesterday morning lie
walked down broadway. IN that city, at RAPID rate
He stopped for IA few moments TO get NOT cup
of coffee from an al-nght stand, ana theh pro-
ceeded on his journey. He said that ne ieit ires-
yvos,o, arrived AT Sing Sing at $50 o'clock. lie
stopped at the American Hotel and had breakasC
consisting Of graham crackers ana conee ne rts
the town AT 10 a. m. for Peekskil whlct no
reached AT 9:5j. He went to the Eagle Hotel where
he took n bath md ate breakfast. He theh re-
tired 10 his room where he slept two hours Hs
said he was slightly tired and fel, ' bs st fnr
walking He left the hotel FOR Fishkill. his next
stopping place. at | o'clock; His step was or ns,
and he seemed refreshed by his snort sleep ana rest
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FOR THE NEU-ENGLAND DINNER.
wELI.KNowN spEAKErs WHO WILL RESPOND
TO TIE ToAsTS.

TO THE T9AsTS.
E.ihu Root. the pres.lent-e.ect of the New.
England Society Of New-York. hls completed tho
list OF toasts and received acceptances from the
speakers who are to respond thereto az the annual
dinner to be given at Sherrys Friday evening
next. The ,ime-honorei toast. "Forefathers' Day."
about which 50 many eloquent things have been sad
by 50 many eminent orators IN the past. will b
treated Of by the Rev. DR.. Me'anctnon Woo!sey
Stry ker. now president Of Hamilton College az
Clinton y. Y. Dr. Sirykor. though s; young
man. has already acquired wide fame as popu-
lar public speaker For many years he was tho
pastor OF the Fourth Presbyterian Church. in
Chicago. the leading church OF that denomination
on the North Side Charles Dudley Warner VIII
tel some OF the things ne knows OF The Way
Of the Pilgrim" st Clair hcke.way may be eS-
pectcd to speak IN an entertaining manner. as ne
does all subjects which he handles, about The
Puritan and the Duichman.' The members or me
society viii have an opportunity 10 hear about
The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts," from the
lDs Of tho popular young Democratic Governor
William r. Russell Governor Russell has rarely
appeared before 4 New-YJTk audience. He is 4
pleasing orator and the e1rs Of al present are sure
to be licked whether by MS humorous reference
By his serious praises OF his native state which
has crowned his young Ire With - many honors
Senator Charles 7. Sexton viii say "A Word for
the state We Live In. There VIII be speech
by General Horace Porter on "New-England Pa
trio,isn." and the Rev. Or. David H. Greer. rector
or s. BarthOOmew's Protestant; Episcopal church,
OF this ely Will speak tor The Adopted Sons OF
New Eng land"
retiring president OF the society. Mr. Rollins
witty speaker and an admirable presiding officer.
At the c.ose OF the dinner Mr. Rollins will sur
render the gavel TO his accomplished successor.
Mr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20

The election for Mayor Of Chicago took place
Yesterday and resulted in a small majority for
the Democratic candidate according TO the face
of the returns There is abundant evidence,
however, that this result was not obtained with
out extensive and barcfaccd frauds Our MS
patches say that Mr. Swift. the Republican can
didatc. will contest the election. lie seems to
have plenty Of reason 10 do so The Democrats
of Chicago have outdonc Tammany Hall and
are n close second TO John y. Mckano
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20

After all. the Police Commissioners. by
vote OF 3 10 !. have decided not 10 place cap
tain O'Connor on trial. The minority Of one
was Commissioner MacLoan. who unsucccSS-
fully urged that it was the duty Of the Board
to have charges Of neglect preferred against
the former commander Of the Nineteenth Pre-
cnct A report on the subject was made by
Superintendent Byrncs which virtually eXcul-
patcd O'Connor. Mr.. MacLean bluntly pro-
nounccd it defence Of the Captain. and limited
that it might be necessary to put the Superin-
tcpdent on trial also The majority Of the
Board. however are disposed to stand by both
the Superintendent and the captains. This
action is in keeping with their decision 10 allow
Captain Devcry TO continue on duty in spite Of
his Indictment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20

thing about this plan prior to their mee''ns
they adopted Mr.. Cookers resolution "h''n'
mously. 1t was bitter dose, OF courSe-ior
each of them thereby halvcd his power-pu'
they swallowed il without wincing. Croker Is
Boss. and wncing is not permissible III laih-
many Hall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20

I'VE can get rid Of our surplus only by for
eign trade" cXcaims Statesman Wilson. Then
he seeks to undermine a series OF twenty treaties
negotiated In the interest Of the export trade.
and gives away the American market to all
ccmcrs instead Of making the best possible
arrangements FOR opening foreign markets by
reciprocity treAties
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-12-20

When the Foreign Relations Committee comes
to consider the new nomination for the Italian
Embassy 1t will doubtless ask Secretary Gresham
whether in his opinion, certain Judge Gresham
was wrong in practically declaring a certain
lawyer named Wayne MacVeagh 10 have been
guilty Of dishonest practices. The answer Of
Secretary Gresham ought not to be kept an
Executive secret.