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Slave Raiders Defeated.

Welcome news has come from Nyassa-
land, ono OF the few districts in tropical
Africa which are SO high above the sea that
white men thrive there. This region has
been. however. a hotbed Of the slave trade,
and the fact has long been recognized that
progress would be paralyzed unless one or
two powerful chiefs were deprived of their
evil supremacy.
When Ii. ii. JOHNSTON returned to Ny
ashland in 1891 as British Commissioner.
he undertook to deal with the slave raiders
at and near the south end Of the lake. His
force OF two hundred Sikhs and Zanzibaris
met with serious disaster at the hands Of
Chiefs MPoNDA and MAKASJRA on the
south and southeast coasts. Several Eu-
ropeans were killed, and the prestige Of the
British was greatly impaired by their total
defeat. An attempt to retrieve this disaster
made early in 1892 resulted In another re-
verse; and early last year a third British
force was hemmed in for time and was
relieved from its perilous position with the
greatest difficulty. The native slave raid
ers had everything their own way until the
latter part OF the past year. when JOHNSTON
at last launched the two gunboats that had
been brought to Lake Nyassa.
There has been hard lighting since then
along the southern part Of the lake. and the
slave power has been completely humbled
British fort now stands on the site Of
MAKANJIRA's town where Capt MCGUIRE
and his comrades were killed. Next to the
expulsion OF the Arabs from the Congo
Free State. the success OF tho British in
Nyassaland is the most important result
OF the past years operations by the several
powers to put an end to slave raiding.
Three steel gunboats are now plying on
Lake Nyassa. Their presence there is direct
ly due to the discovery OF the Chinde branch
OF the Zambesi. through which heavy
freight may be directly transshipped from
ocean steamers to river craft. The heavy
sections OF these gunbOats were brought all
the way from Europe by steam. except for
eighty miles around the cataracts in the
upper part Of the Shire River. Ninety ma
tives hauled each OF the wagons loaded
with parts Of the boats over the hills Of
this difficult part OF the route. The labor
was very great. but the boats are at last
doing service on one OF the loYellest OF Afri-
can lakes. Two Of them are British; they
are OF eighty horse power and can steam
twelve miles an hour. The third is a Ger
man boat for service along the German
coast Of the upper part Of the lake.
The work Of making native tribes amena-
BILE to white control and useful 10 white en-
terprises is everywhere a slow process. but
It Is advancing more rapidly in Nyassalsnd
than anywhere else. The development Of
Blantyre. with its remarkable church edi-
iee reared by native artisans, It's newspa-
per. and Its trades school. where many ma
tiyes are learning the manual arts. is the
wonder Of present African progress. But
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-04

In the past weeks reports OF the Ice festi-
val at Quebec in the north. and Of the Midwin-
ter Fair at San Francisco In the west one Of
the things brought 10 notice has been the
weather. At San Francisco the weather Of
last week was mild. genial. and springlike; at
Quebec 1t was intensely cold From the former
place We hear OF the semi-trOpical luxuriGncs
OF the flowers and foliage; from the other
place We hear OF mountains OF snow and broad
fields OF ice. From the one place We hear Of
soft blue skies and perfumsd air; from the
other. OF gray clouds and swirling gales. In
the Californian city the people stroll about In
light attire. or set out on jaunt or take sail I;
in the Canadian city the people tTudgs around
In bsarskins and other heavy garb. or go out
skating. sleigh-riding or tobOggsning. Along
the borders OF the lower St. Lawrence the out
look Is bleak indeed upon the shores Of the
Golden Gate the view 10 gorgeous and fasei-
mating. " IL IL in our winter season." says
Californian writer. that the roses bloom the
brightest the palms take on their richest hue
the eltron and other choice fruits ripen. and
Rolds o. Powered AcaeiAs. dark eucAlypti flame
flushed peoples. and many more horal beauties
add glory to the foliage and the vegetation
with which they hAFmOniza"
Think Of the Province and city Of Quebec in
February Think Of California aud the bay Of
San Francisco In the same month
1t IL eOnSoling to know that the Canadians
Of Quebec eau enjoy life in their own ways In
winter time. and that the Americans OF Cali
foFniA can enjoy It otherwise At the same time.
1t is cause OF regret that a foreign royal nag
can be seen upon the Plains OF Abraham. It Is
cause Of rejoicing that the royal hAE Of Spain.
Whlsh ones hOAtsd over YsrbA Basna. has dis
appeared from theirs forever
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-04

erowi.r Favor Ter = Tr-. Rsv.s-. rsr,E

Grovying Favor fer = True Rsvenus Tsrig.
WASHINGTON. Feb 3-Lirht IL thrown upon
the future Of the Wilson bill IN the Senate By
the fact that. while the bill was being debated
In the House. Senator Voorhees,, Chairman Of
the Finance Committee. sent out nearly half =
million circulars to nearly every description OF
business men for information on points In
volved in the bill ITSELF II this does not mean
the bill IL to be overhauled what IL the mean
ing OF the ptocsedinR7
It is becoming the accepted idea that the
Wilson bill ns II passed the House. can never
pass the Senate. that without the elimination
OF the income tax. the putting OF a duty on
sugar. with perhaps other similar changes.
including the remodellng Of the free list its
passage will be impossible. But there IL no
certainty.
These and other changes will be fought for
in the Senate. and the fight will begin soon.
Should tho bill go back with these changes
made or materially changed in other respects.
what would the House do7
It is not too early to shy that opponents Of the
Wilson bill declare IL will never become .
law. that the result may be the Mckinley bill
will stand as It IL. and the question be remand
cd to the people next fall This would leave
the present Congress another opportunity to
act, and that under the fresh instructions Of
the election. The politics Of this course. IL 10
said. would be taking the tariff question out
Of the Presidential election.
Any decent tariff for revenue that was fairly
In harmony with public sentiment and bust
ness. and was con stitutional. would be accepted
all around In preference to the Wilson mon
strocity. This would give the Democrats the
opportunity for genuine tariff reform. thereby
settling the question. q consummation for
which capital. labor. and every interest de-
voutly pray.
But moro iorcibs than any other is the argu-
ment In favor Of final settlement on the line
OF a gen uine constitutional tariff for revenue
only" as 1t has from time to time been pro-
posed in The Sun. The possibility OF a Con-
gress next time that will be free from Clevs-
lands dictation 10 much talked Of as some
thing greatly to he desired and worth waiting
for as to the tariff. This possibility matches
we'll with the longing OF the country for a per-
manent settlement OF the tariff question. Even
with the present Congress- were II free from the
surroundings which influence It's action on
almost every question. It is now felt that a bill
levying an import duty OF 30 per cent ad
vslorem on every imported article would
command the requisite strength. For such
tariff there is an increasing disposition. es-
pecially among business men who are willing
to abide the survival OF the fttest with tariff
purely for revenue only.
IL docs not seem possible that a measure
weighted with the income tax. though agrari-
anism Is popular even with some Senators.
could pass the Senate. There Is desire for Q
period OF reflection. to the end that there may
be n tariff outside Of politics. something which
capital and labor can depend upon as bound
to stand.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-04

The death Of that accomplished woman,
Miss HELEN SHAFER. President OF Wellesley
College. is serious loss to that excellent In
stitution for the education OF young women. 1t
will not DO easy for the trustees to find. as her
successor. a woman of her broad scholarship.
administrative ability. personal power. wis
dom. and experience. or as able to guide and
win the affection OF the large body OF students
at Wellesley. All that Miss MARY LYON was
10 the Mount Holyoks Female Seminary half
century ago. Miss HELEN bHAFER was to
Wellesley College.
Miss SHAVER was one Of the many American
women Of whom the Italian LoMBRoso has not
tax en- due account In his speculations upon the
natural genius. qualifications. and powers OF
the female sex. The work OF her life was great
aud good. She was worthy Of the place which
she held. OF the distinction which she attained.
aud OF the admiration and cordial esteem OF
the youthful thousands whom she trained in
the right way, and whom she inspired with the
Hottest thoughts and feelings that can rule
womanhood. or human nature
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-04

ticulariy since March 4 1898, eleven months
ago, not ten, as our Rochester contempt
rary declares.
Granted that widespread industrial dis
content prevails at home. that abroad the
country has been Inundated by the insane
foreign policy Of the CLEVELAND Admins
tration, that the balance on the Treasury
books has been shifted TO the wrong side,
aud Is steadily growing. and that danger
ous, incendiary, and unconstitutional legis-
latlon in Washington is aggravating exist
ing evils: what them What Is done may
be undone. There is silver lining TO every
cloud, and It does not require in the United
States twenty years TO readjust matters
which have been mismanaeed. or TO reelect
principles and policies which have been
temporarily overthrown.
Our Rochester contemporary undertakes
the prodiglous recuperative energy OF the
people OF the United States. and the sound,
underlying common sense which is the
foundation OF all their conclusions and de-
Examinations.
We should say that the evils, troubles.
and losses to which the Democrat refers 80
reRretfully could be righted in one day.
provided that day was election day.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-04

What did It: Tom SHEARMAN, free trader.
attributes the defeat OF Fighting BILL BROWN.
free lance. for Congressman. to the lack OF
tariff reform meetings In the Fourteenth dis
trict. The anti-snappers who. to q man. with
the exception OF W. II. PECKHAM. voted for Col
BRowN. attribute 1t to the wintriness OF the
weather on election day. Snow fell In small
particles between the hours Of q A. NJ. and 1
7. NJ. fecking the sidewalks and keeping tho
anti-snappers indoors The Republicans attri-
butte the success Of Corporal QUIGG and the de-
feat Of Col. BROWN to industrial discomfort
produced by the national Administration in
Washington. The Democrats, unable, or IN
willing. to assign any sound and ufflcient rea-
son for the defeat OF popular BILL BRowS. are
going to give him a banquet. a complimentary
dinner. q LucULLus feast. from which QUIGo
will be rigidly excluded. The friends OF Col
BROWN are wise to thus honor the ex-senator.
He deserves well OF the Democracy. There is
no danger OF his becoming Republican or OF
his forsakinG the Democracy. But the principle
which underlies the dinner Is a correct one.
These are troublous times for tho Democracy.
and every man must be kept In the ranks
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-04
False to a Primary Principle,

The Democrats broke the party platform
In voting for the WILSON bill: and that Of
fence was the public Reputation OF
solemn obligation still fresh in the mind
Of every citizen. But they committed
n worse offence than that In voting for the
internal revenue amendment. Tho tariff
for revenue only. as a constitutional rather
than an economic dogma. dates from 1892.
and 1t has not been hallowed by time and
tradition. That does not mitigate In any
degree the severity Of the judgment that
must be pronounced against the Democrats
who have put their party into the position
Of o liar and q double dealer. and shown no
concern for Democratic honor or the fulfil
ment OF Democratic policy. But II this judg-
ment must be severe. what must the judg-
ment be against the supporters of the in
come tax Here no new tenet OF the Democ-
racy was set at naught. but fundamental
and necessary principle. Against the income
tax itself the record Of Democratic Conven-
lions may be quoted. but the essential fact
IL that the conception upon which the In
come tax 10 founded OF the province and
powers OF the Government is iInmitigably at
variance with Democracy. 1t is not Demo-
cratic doctrine that the State should
make Its citizens unequal and divide them
into classes. one of which should be taxed
for the benefit OF the other. 1t is not Dem
ocratic doctrine that the central Govern
ment. by means OF a host OF placemen and
spies. should NEEDLE with the private busi-
ness Of the citizen. These things may be
Chinese. Republican. Populistic. Anarchis-
tic. Communistic. or what not; but Demo-
cratic they are not.
The majority of the Democrats In the
House Of Representatives have approved
. policy that might become RepubIi-
cans or Socialists. or whatsoever else be-
heves In as much government as pos
sible. They have forsaken the primary
principle of Democracy. They have gone
over to the enemy. There is no rea-
son why there should be a Democratic
party II that party has given up Its own
theories OF government and equality and
individual liberty. and accepted the theory
that the more government the merTier
Fortunately, the Democratic party will not
be turned from Its lifelong beliefs by any
temporary madness ana panic Of leaders
whose idea OF leadership is to heel after
Republicans and Populists.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-04
Where Are They Going To Lane?

Free raw materials are ono great step to-
ward the abolition OF Custom Houses and
tariffs OF any sort. protective or for revenue
The income tax Is another step in the same
direction, whether taken consciously or not.
It would have been more logical for Tom
JOHNSON. a free trader. to defend or apollo
gize for the income tax. Such tax helps
the single tax idea, in which Mr.. JOHNSON
believes. The income tax Is reall y the signifi-
cant part of the financial plan now In the
hands OF the Senate. 1t Is not stop-gap
for deficiency. Tho deficiency was Great
ed that there might he an income tax.
Such members Of the Wavs and Means Com
mittee as Mr.. CLIFTON II. BRECKENRIDGE
Mr.. BRYAN Is the type Of the new Anarchist
Democrats who want an income tax as q
means OF Furnishing the rich and the East.
and pleasing the bowling Populists who
don't have to pay 1t.
The income tax Is not merely bad In itself,
but 1t would prove tho entering wedge OF
o now system OF taxation. Free trade and
direct taxation would DO the programme.
When you once begin to make the rich pay
special taxes. the temptation to 60 on and
make them pay more is Irresistible.
II the Senate doesn't squelch the folly
sent to 1t by the House. the Democratic
party will make q new departure in taxa
ton. 1t will start upon way into which
men OF property and substance might fear
TO follow 1t. The Democrats OF the Senate
have the chance to save the Democracy
from further folly and disaster.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-04

even these teachsble natives do not take
kindly TO some things required OF them.
For instance. the tax which Commissioner
JOHNSTON has imposed upon all the natives
Is a feature OF white rule which they have
not yet learned 10 tolerate with patience.
They will probably see In time that II white
government gives them protection and 9TH
or benefits. 1t Is only fair that they should
pay at least part Of the cost. II there Is
any part OF tropical Africa that calls aloud
for development with promise OF good re-
suits 1t is Nyassalsnd; and the recent over
whelmlng defeat Of the slave raiders Is the
best Of news. for It greatly brightens the
prospects OF the country.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-04
Senator Gormun's Instructive speech.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 2-When the Sherman
law was repealed at the extra session appro-
pirate LEGISLATION made necessary thereby
was promised. but none has even been recon-
mended. A bankrupt Treasury and q doubt
full. II not a positively Illegal. bond issue are
consequences that already put ana exert o
damnatory influence on the Administration.
Mr.. Cleveland would have only unqualified
repeal" and got 1t. and he Is now reaping the
consequences OF not keeping the promise Of
legislation which was then attempted By tho
compromise Senator German and a number OF
other Democrats specially urged but which
Cleveland wouldn't listen to- The result Is
his Administration. In the estimation OF some
OF the best hnapciers. is In disgrace. with an
Illegal bond issue. while the Treasury Is at
skies and sevens as TO the future.
In the Senate the other day Senator German
referred to these things. and in doing so left
room for people to infer what others know
is his opinion OF Mr.. Cleveland and the Ad-
ministration. The brief debate was q remark
able one. because the Dem ocratio Senators
were placed on the defensive on the bond
question. Some OF them defended the Ad-
ministration. but by inference condemned its
financial management. and all deplored the
condition OF the Treasury.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-04
JAMES BRYCE ON HAW4IL
HIs ODIsiOA OF Oar IAIsrsstII Those IsIsadl
Is that OF Most American.

HIs OpIaiOA OF Oar Iatsrest a. Those IsIsads
Is that OF Most Amsr:saR-.
To THE EpIToR OF The SUS-ST: In tho
American Commonwealth" by James Bryce.
IL this reference to Hawaii
There IL however one spot beyond the limits OF the
Hsrth American continent IN which Americans declare
that thsJ feel directly interested This 10 the island
group OF Hawai-. which lies 3OOo miles TO the south
west OF San Francisco Great this distance Is the
Americans conceive that the position Of these isles
ewes against their OWn western would DO 90
tnreAteAlng to their commerce IN a bet the
lnIsd states and Any naval power that they cannot
sunsT the Islands 10 be occupied BY fa under
The influence OF. any European nation. No EuruprAu
nation has 50 far betrayed any destgn Of acquiring
luch N influence However ths TIMED States TOW
eminent wishtul 70 provide against slneTEsneies h4s
sndrayOred 10 purchase land Pearl kiyeF Oahu.
Tsputsd the best harbOT iu the islands ELh
establishing nav Al station there
Are We still living under the same Govern
msut OF tho United states TO which Mr.. Bryce
referred or have We been translated to tho
hugwump heaysnf will thank you 70 in
form me JOHN IL bMITH.
sMIIHuILE. Coma. Feb. L
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-04

In his message to tho Common Council
last month. Mayor GILRoY said: Our exemp-
tion from the dread scourge OF cholera last
year was owing. under Divine Providence. to
the rigorous and energetic enforcement OF our
quarantine regulations by tho Health Officer
Of the port, and to the Intelligent vigilance OF
the Health Board" Tho Health Officer Is DIR.
W. II. JENKINS. who has certainly proved him
self worthy OF denomination to the ONCE in
which. for two years past he has rendered
vital service to tho city. II his name DO again
presented to the State Senate by the Governor
1t ought to be honored with unanimous vote
OF the Senator'S
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-04

The present House of Representatives
was elected in time OF extreme general reac-
ton. The unrest and dissatisfaction Of the
country spoke at the polls. In some cases
they didn't know what they wanted or didn't
get II The House bears the marks OF its
origin. 1t contains many extremists and
fanatics. Also some Of the Buncombe men who
turn up In periods OF great popular excite
ment There are some very queer fish In this
House: and q good many OF the Democrats
from the West and South are full Of the cant
OF the granger politician. and the political
economy OF the bush.
Remember these things In accounting for
the House. This obsession OF cranks will be
stopped at the next elections. We may eI-
pect conservative reaction. the return OF
sobriety. AMI the retirement OF a number OF
wind machines.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-04

On Sunday next we shall publish an i'm
portant and interesting article By HERBERT
SPENCER, giving his recollections OF the late
Professor TYNDAL1. The article 10 important
because II Ia the FIRST that Mr.. SPENCER has
ever contributed to a newspaper. Its subject,
and the manner in which that subject 10
treated. are interesting. Mr. SPENCER IL an
able and charming writer. q longtime friend
of Professor TYSDALI, and his "reminiscences
OF that distinguished man Of science cannot
fail to be Of great value as we'll to those who
are ignorant Of his labors as to those acquaint-
cd with them.
THE Sun Ia fortunate In being able to give 10
its readers this interesting article.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-04
THE DODNFlLL OF CLEVELASD.
Views OF q S'a,wart Democrat OF the Old
School

Views OF q s'a,wart Deaocrat OF the Old
School.
To THE EDIroR OF THE sUN-Sir: You will
remember that one year ago l predicted that
within two years President Cleveland would
become the most unpopular man In the United
States. His unpopularity has como sooner
then even | expected. The causes are not far
to seek. He has offended two branches OF tho
Democratic party. and OF course he has no
friends among the Republicans Among the
former class OF Democrats are those who. like
yourself. com plain OF him for not acting up to
the Chicago platform. which denounced pro-
lection as unconstitutional Among the other
class OF Democrats are those who believe in
protection and who have deserted Mr.. Clsve-
land because he has become free trader.
Then the Wilson bill. which Mr.. Cleveland 10
believed to favor. Is found fault with by some.
because 1t 10 to O large extent a protective
tariff. and by others because 1t is not protective
to any extent. Tho account which you pub
lished yesterday Of what Is said by the travel
ling agent OF Cincinnati firm reports a great
change In sentiment concerning Mr.. Cleveland
In the West The demoralized condition OF
the Democratic party and its inability to be
useful to tho country are strikingly eIempli-
led BY the vote In the House for and against
the Wilson bill 1t Is too late now for Mr.
Cleveland to save himself or for the Democrat
ic party to save itself by standing sluarsly on
its platform OF = tariff for revenue only. be-
cause the party is hopelsssly divided. How Is
Mr.. Cleveland to gain the confidence OF those
who. like THE Sun. consider the Wilson bill.
which Cleveland supports. bastard protective
tariff. And how is he to gain the confidence
OF those who onsider 1t free trade measured p
1t is very painful to me to Ind the Democratic
party In such q condition. but I have done ell
could TO prevent 1t. GEo TICKNOG CURTIS.
NEW YORK Feb g.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-04

To EDHoE THE sUE-sB: Among the many
EignI that tia Government Is becoming autoeFAgie
there u that muSE strongly impress careful Ilu
dsRts OF history ThL Il the ssuE Of honda secure
the means for mseting ths ordinary expenses Of the
Government Ths PEoVisioR Of the Federal Constilu-
tioR restricting the poser 10 borrow money 70 tue
Federal Congress vas regarded a important
safeguard b. the founders OF Ths public Il sec
0nd only IA Importance 20 the other PToVisSH giving
sxeaaiVsly 90 conzrsSs the power TAlss m0nsy b.
TAXATION. Il Vas Tor borFowinE money WithOHl al
shortly tEon PArhamenL ueu for leFying Illegal
LIE 20 year, y. h0aEoE
BosEsl. Fsh a