New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-08-28


the trouble calmly and dispassionately to con-
slider the case. While 1t is perfectly true that
the Kow -Shing was flying the British flag. there
can be no doubt that she was carrying munitions
Of war and troops. Now neither the British flag
nor any other for that matter, can according 10
Information law, cover the conveyance OF contra
hand Of war by neutrals in time OF war. There re-
mains the point as to whether or no state OF
war was prevailing at the time. II Is true that
there had been no formal dec aration but surely
an overt act Of war must be regarded as the
eouivaIent thereof: for there Is nothing 10 pre-
vent two Powers from being we'll at war with
one another and TO go on fighting without any
formal declaration. Under the circumstances IL
ia manifest that the British ship Kow-Shing was
violating international! law on the subject OF
neutrality and that neither It's owners nor the
British Government have any GROUND upon which
to make a demand for compensation from Japan.
What ia the difference between the perfdy OF
n PARTY and the peridy OF President elected by
that party?
The Democrats In this State are taking good
deal more interest In the Republican candidates
FOR the nomination for Governor than In their
own candidates Thus do they admit that the
election is foregone conclusion
So the Hon John +. Russell Is going TO accept
the doubtful honor Of tie Democratic nomination
for Governor Of Massachusetts, again. II Is TO be
hoped that he Will begin work early In getting
his voice flexible Last year in order TO accom-
plIsh this result he resorted TO shouting across
pond To his hired man on the other side. no
doubt thinking the while OF Demosthenes de-
claiming by the shore OF the many-sounding sea
Ty all accounts Mr.. Russell worked up consider
able voice nex ib.lly before the campaign closed.
but this time he will have the great advantage or
beginning early Just why Democratic candi-
date for Governor OF the Old Bay State needs
flexible voice has not been explained. but Russell
knows and the country Is waiting TO see him
pitch in voice OF that description is all that
he is likely TO get Of the campaign. Blu. that Is
something.
Flushing as we'll as Long Island City is stirred
M on the subject OF the soft coal burned in
the engines of the Long Island Railroad.
The practice Is a most offensive 1t Is
10 be hoped that the people who have entered
on this crusade will keep II up until they Win
decisive victory.
..The Americans must be uncorrmonly fond Of
examinations when commodores cannot be made
admrals without undergoing ONE remarked an
English admiral a few days ago. after reading a
review OF the recent proceedings FOR promoting
several commodores and retiring them as adj
mlrals In order that Commodore Erben might be
promoted before he should reach the retiring age
next month. The examination OF each OF these
officers IS required by the United States statutes.
which provide that in time Of peace no COM
modore can be promoted until he shall be ex-
aDA al
fitness to perform all his duties at sea. And yet
the English admiral only wonders what 1t means:
why an elderly commodore should be examined
AT all and II such examination Is required. In
what subjects. Naval regulations and Congress
have commanded the procedure
John W. Gofr comes back in good condition
10 go on with the Lexow Committees work. and
the spirits OF corrupt police officials are corre-
spondingly low.
Some moralst Is getting ready to point to the
suicide OF William Day. the champion amateur
runner Day was undoubtedly one OF the most
remarkable athletes OF his time. and his fieetness
OF foot made him famous. II his moral fibre had
been as strong and wiry as his muscles he would
not be mourned to-day. Overindulgence In attn
letic sports had nothing to do with Days death.
lie became an atnIeuC nero anu he Ieil IL ElCuH,
as so many others do to hero worship. VIII
not our young athletes heed the lesson?
with a sufficient number OF pneumatic guns
capable of throwing half ton of dynamite to
an indefinite distance and lifting acre Of water
some hundreds OF feet into the air. like that one
tested at Sandy Hook day two ago. the
American Eagle ought for the present to be able
to roost in security. so far. at any rate. as his
coast line rs concerned
Holman has been nominated for Congress
again. though 1t Is doubtful whether he has not
outllved his usefulness. He Is man with
hobby and he has ridden It to death. 1t was
we'll enough for time for a Congressman to keep
a constant watch against needless expenditures.
and no doubt Holman enjoyed q certain pride In
the title which he won Of Watch Dog Of the
Treasury" But the thing has been carried too
far. Homanism has become synonymous with
cheeseparing, and " Holman could have his way