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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-31

and Of the Reformatory authorities ought to be
the same-the ascertainment of the truth with
out bias or prejudice, in the interest Of the
people Of the State at large.
Who can doubt that baseball IS enjoying Il
boom of large dimensions? National League
games were played yesterday in Ncw-York.
philadelphia Boston Brooklyn and Washing
ton-two in each city; It raincd In Pittsburg
and there was no playing. The attendance at
the two games In this city mounted up to 3210O;
and mt the ten games the total attendance is
reported as S3O99 II Is to be noted, Of course,
that the League games are only small frac-
ton Of the entire number Of Decoration Day
baseball contests one cannot but ask, II this
is what happens in hard times, what would the
record he if ordinary good times prevailed?
Popular interest in Decoration Day does not
decline with the passing yeaM The military
parade Yesterday was perhaps less extensive in
numbers than some of its predecessors, but the
evidences of satisfaction in II. as manifested IN
the watching crowds and the enthusiasm 10
which they gave vent. have not been surpassed;
and the same is true of the Brooklyn demon
stration finer day for the militia and
Grand Army men to march, and for outdoor
exercises generally could not have been d'
sired Al numerous cemeteries. statues anu
graves there were the usual Interesting eN'r-
ciscS At General Grants tomb Il vast crowd
gathered close by the partly reared monument
and listened TO an eloquent address, pitched III
n key Of lofty patriotism and full OF suggestion
and inspiration. delivered by favorite orator
of BROOKLYN the Hon. \. w. Tcnney. An inter-
estng incident Of crowded day was the
unwilling Of the printers statue OF Horace
Greeley. at Broadway and Thirty-third-St.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-31

1t is not believed by observers at Albany Of
the political drift in this State that there has
been any break between Flower and Shcchan
as had been surmisel on account Of the GOV
ernor's removal of the Erie County Sheriff Tn
doubtedly Mr. Flower intended 10 make brave
showing Of virtue in cutting off Bechs head
although 1t took him long to decide on that
step; but the character Of the man chosen as
Becks successor destroys whatever credit the
Governor might have been thought entitled TO
for the removal OF Beck. Taggart is the father
in-law of Norman T.. Mack, who was put on he
State Committee by Sheehan. Ergo. Taggsrt'S
appointment is entirely acceptable to the Lieu
tenant-C;overnOr
The tranwreckcr is getting IN his fcndi~h
work in the West. There appear 10 be unmiS
taxable evidences that the disaster on the Wis
consin Central Railroad early yesterday morn
ing was the result of deliberate tampcring with
switch. though 1t Is possible that employees Of
the company have a motive Of their own for
putting forward this theory In order 10 escape
the responsibility for The loss OF eight or more
lives If there IS. us there ought IN be. Il proper
investigation. the facts will be brought out; and
II the wreck is shown 10 be the work OF human
hands. no pains should be spared by the rail-
road and the State authorities In hunting down
the mscreants and bringing them to justice
Traln-wreckers and traln-robbcrs are as unde-
serving Of mercy as any criminals known to the
law.
The commission appointed by Governor Flow
er to Investigate the Elmlra Refornatory. hav-
ing held one preliminary meeting. began lis
real work yesterday. The high character OF the
members William L. Learned. OF Albany, for
merly Justice OF the Supreme Court DR. Aus
tin Flint. OF this city. and ex-Asseinblyman
Israel T. Deyo. Of Observation-Disclosures the cx
pectation that thorough and impartial inquiry
will be made with the single object Of learning
the exact facts. In matter Of this nature II
Is unfortunate that such terms as ''prosecu
ton" and defence are employed; the public Is
likely to be msled by them, though probably
the members Of the commission will not be-
The purpose both Of Mr.. Brockway's accusers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-31

There are good many persons In the country
who would have been glad 10 decorate yesterday
the political grave Of Democracy. II they could
have done so. they would have used Canada
thistles, imported eXotics and foreign nags.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-31

rust,ce and not mercy, was demanded in the
oo,o % Sutherland The Judge let him off too
easily in view OF the enormity OF his crimes ana
the long series OF them. The offence OF when
no was FIRST convicted was aggravated ty his
nigh,. but ~ he had not taken to his heels the
odd,t,onal indictments would probably not have
boen found The effects Of his flight were very
d,r,erent from what he expected. and instead OF
defeating Justice he helped to promote 1t. The
Ora vesen1 prosecutions are closed. They form a
renarl,abIe record--a record OF complete success.
renactIne honor upon the able lawyers who have
served as special counsel for the people Graves
ond ia now a part Of Brooklyn, and such a
nhenonenon as McKane and Mechanism is, We
NAV hone. an impossibillty henceforward.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-31
Jnocr TO Advertisements.
Business Noiilcs.

Roll Top Desks and once furniture
Great Variety OF Style and Price.
T. C. sELLEW.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-31

The way I'm which the old nigh wheeled bicycle
Ia. been driven from the field by the safety
f. phen lnl-ual though hardly less 50 is the scorn
~ some Of the od-iime riders for the wheels
which are now so popular. II Is only five or SIX
Years since the wheel In Its various forms cane
10 be- recognized as a vehicle and as such en-
tltlal - the free use ~ park roads and other
highways The prejudice against II on the part
~ drivers Of horses has BOW almost wholly van
ishel The latest triumph Of thu bicycle IL In
winning recognition from the churches. pas
tor I'm Newark recently announced I'm his church
paper that provision would be- made a. his church
r,r the storage OF bicycles during the morning
service: and now DR. Scudder the pastor OF the
Tabernacle In Jersey city. has made similar
announcement lie has also from his pulpit ad-
yised the members Of his congregation that the
bicycle IS an excellent aid 70 health during the
week and may be- used with advantage on Sun
day by those living at distance from church
The bicycle may thus be- said - have received
benefit OF clergy. and It can no longer be de-
nounced as unhallOweI. The church which Will
not only take care Of wheels during service. but
Will welcome cyclists In their riding costume
WILL II It il advantag eously situated, be sure OF
considerable accesslons to its congregations on
pleasant Sunday mornings
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-31

and Of the Reformatory authorities ought to be
the same-the ascertainment of the truth with
out bias or prejudice, in the interest or the
people Of the State at large
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-31

That ~ certainly an anomalous condition Oh
things which has been disclosed on staten lslana'
where John J. Kenny. Democrat. who mas heii
the Office u County Clerk since the lst OF jan
uary. has surrendered the place for the reason
that H. has come T. the conclusion that ne was
not fairly elected Kenny l. indeed marvel.
I, r. only fair - add. however that his R'pID-
Han opponent was making contest for the
Office. with a good show Of success at the time
Kenny made up his mind 10 withdraw. THIS
fac, can he brought forward "a a mitigating cir
cumstance In case the Democrats OF Staten
Island should undertake - read Kenny out OF
the party on account u grossly un-Democrauc
conduct
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-31

Another reversal for Gresham. late OF the
United states bench: bu. not this time from the
Supreme bench \ two-thrls majority IN the
Senate against the cuckoo resolution opposing
Hawaiian annexation was an uneQuivocal repu-
dia,ion OF the Cleveland Gresham policy OF In
,orv TIL. Secretary ~ state must have BE-
come accustomed 70 It. Hardly week passes
without his being reversed somewhere.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-31

The Dock Board IS keeping pretty quiet these
days What new amusements are 'he Commas
sioners pannng2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-05-31

Dlstrict-Attorney Fellows has incurred the
violent and explosive wrath OF the Hon. DRY
Dollar" Sullivan II appears that one OF the
subpoena servers discharged was a henchman
M SulIivan's. and when he learned Of the treat
nent 10 which this person had been subjected
II Is said that DRY Dollar gave vent 10 MS
reellngs in what nay be mildly described as
unneasurad terms How Colonel Fellows re-
co,ved the outburst Is not recorded. Probably
no wac not aware before how much OF anger
could he stored up In a mind like DRY
Dollars"
II is consollng - learn that the dead ush which
were lately observed drifting In large numbers
from Haires's pond into the Croton reservoir did
not die OF dlphtheria II Is painful disease
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-10-12
THE INTREPID FISHERS.
They Ftshed just for the Real Sport of
Angling.

The French people are extremely
fond OF angling, though their streams
are comparatively destitute of fish. and
their lakes and ponds are few. Many
Frenchmen. nervous and excitable ON
other occasions, are content TO sit by q
stream with a pole and wait all day for
bite
In a certain country town not far
from Paris there exists an ancient FISH,
ing club. named the Intrepid Fishers
Of Marpignon. pretty stream goes
through Marpignon, but for many,
many years not one fish had bean seen
in this stream. So the intrepid fshers
had nothing to do.
The excitement may be imagined,
therefore, when Abe word ran through
Msrpignon that a large bsrbela very
tough and gamy fish-had been seen n
the stream. The intrepid fishers turned
out and having ascertained that there
was indeed a barbel in the stream, i'm
mediately stopped the water some little
distance above and below him with
gratings, so that he could not get away
Then they ranged themselves jov-
fully along the stream with hook and
line, and all went 10 fishing for the ono
fish
BY and by one intrepid fisher caught
him. and Immediately threw him back
into the water In the course Of time
another caught him and did the same.
For three DAYS the intrepid fShers
kept at work, catching this one barbel;
aud al the end OF that time the fish died
OF exhaustion and loss OF blooJ Then
the intrepid fishers counted no the
notches that they had made on their (
fsh-poles. and the man who had caught
tie barbei the most times was declared
The champion fisherman OF Msrp. gnon. +
and received great hOHors-Y outh's
Companion
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-10-12
SHOULD TAKE ALEssoS FROM CHINA.

suOOLD TAKE LESSON FROM CHINA
The relation of the United States 10
the great military powers OF Europe low
EXHIBITS far greater disparity in resp CT
TO preparations for war than that which
Eas existed between China and japan.
W i'll the yeep.e of the United States and
their Representatives have the modesty To
appreciate and the wisdom TO profit by
this lesson
Now that modern science has so radio
ally changed the conditions of military
and naval success, how impossible has Sc
curity for peace CONSTANT with honor, BE-
come except through thorough preparation
for war
1.-The time has fully come when the peo-
pie OF the United , ates should dismiss
the overconfidence born of past experience
and look the future squarely in he face.
The most liberal appropriations for this
purpose will be the wisest economy. Ia
this, the last annual report which expect
To be called upon TO write, l Geem II my
duty to make a last and more emphatic
presentation To my fellow citizens AID 10
their government OF what l consider
requisite to place their military establish
lnent IN all respects on footing commen-
surate with the interests. dignity and
honor OF a great nation"
General Sheffield recommends the in
Crease OF the supply OF modern arms for
regular troops ana organized militia, aud
appropriations Tor heavy arm tmSnt Tor sea
coast defense and provision for add tional
cavalry for service in the territories trav-
ersed by the railroads.
Concerning military education he says:
INCREASED DEMAND FOR MILITARY IN
sTRUCTIoN.
THE constantly increasing interest in
military education is manifest ed By an in-
reused demand upon the army for officers
for duty at colleges, universities and other
institutions OF learning throughout
the country. Another gratifying feature
Is the awakened interest in the policy
recommended many years ago by which
military education shall be extended to the
public schools so that "A very large number
of young men will be well qualified for the
positions of uon-commissioned officers
and hence for the moulding of volunteer
force into reliable army in the shortest
possible time. 1t Is believed that no better
employment can be given to the officers OF
the regular army in the time OF peace than
in this wide dissemination of elementary
military education and If any justification
be thought necessary for some
increase Ia the aggregate number OF COM
nissioned officers, il Is fully supplied BY
this demand for such important services"
He cOmmends the work of the regular
military establishments and approves the
changes of law regarding terms OF enlist
ment IN the army.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-10-12
EMPEROR'S DECREE.
What tbs Son Of Heaven Had to Say
About a Defeat.

WASHINGTON, Oct. lin the Chinese
mail which reached the state department
today was communication of date Of
Aug. %, from United States Minister
DENLY, enclosing a translated copy OF IA
decree issued 10y the Chinese emperor in
relation TO one of the battles Of the war.
The decree is as follows:
Some time since our forces under COM
mand OF General Yeh Cheh Choo gained a
victory IN battle against the japanese aud
us stimulus TO valOr, her majesty. the
empress Cowager graclously bestowed
upon them Sra uity OF tiels, 20, 0v0.
We have Low received "A tr!egraphc
memorial stating the forces of our army,
whNe moving to kung Chow, were sud
denly surrounded by over 20 OOJ japanese
troops who made surprise attack upon
them. Our forces had TO bear the brunJ
of bloody fight which lasted twelve
hours, resulting III loss on the Jsptue>e
side OF over LOO men against 80 and
more killed anu wounded on our side
The said general aud others, with a small
force, as compared with the greater one of
he Japanese, were In an extremely en-
barrassIng coalition, but they effected u
retreat from the enemy.
The n.eritOrlOuS conduct DISPLAYED fully
equalled the errors committed, ami, as an
act OF grace, 1eh Cheh Choo should not
be punished requested. The officers
and men displayed warlIKe courage. lie;
the names of those who particularly dis
tinguisned themselves be reported 10 u,
as we'll as those VINO Were killed in
battle, WI h the request that rewards may
be b. slowed as a mark of our favor. Let
all the commanders of the forces act to-
gether aud with warlike Courage meet tbe
enemy IN battle and without loss OF lite.
memorable us whereby achieving great
merit and thus CRAFTY our iongings."
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-10-12
CHESTER IS CHALLENGED.
Pratt Populists Think They Have Ma
terial for a Joint Debate.

Special Dispatch to the Daily Eagle.
PRATT, Kan, Oct. 1L-Hon. Chester l..
Long last night addressed the largest au-
dience that has embed in this city to
hear any speaker il the campaign. Dur
ing the afternoon he received a challenge
from the chairman of the Populists county
committee, wi ich reads As follows:
zion. Chester I. Long. Pratt Kan.
DEAR SIR-We understand that you
have expressed the desire 10 meet any
Populist in joint debate, and we think we
have the proper material III this city to
accommodate YOU tonight.
Respectfully yours,
- i. GEBHART,
Chairman County Central Commit e."
The above is not word for word rs the
challenge was written. but contains the
substance of the note. In his opening
last night Mr.. Long read the challenge
and then remarked that he did not under
stand what the gentleman meant when he
referred to the proper material" to ac-
commodate him. Mr.. Long declared that
on the 18th day of September, 1894, he had
publicly challenged his opponent. Mr.
Simpson, TO discuss the issues of the cam
paign together with him throughout the
district, but that challenge had not yet
been accepted, and, until it was accepted.
be could not be accommodated" by any
one else. He further stated that he had
never made the proposition to meet anyone
on the platform, but he was ready at any
time to meet the Nopulist candidate for
congress from this district.
He then proceeded TO deliver the very
best speech which has been heard in this
county this year, and the Cunningham
Glee club favored the immense audience
with numerous selections.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-10-12
WeEPs FOR BOSTON.
Town Topics sorrow over the Advent oi
Modern boastro.tti~..


! blush and | weep Tor Boston. The
one great city Of the country where tho
love of the aesthetic, reverence OF the
historical and cultivation OF the truly
graceful have survived the fever %
modsrnity. has At last been untrue "a
its principles and surrendered itself IN
the vsndals Of enterprise. The thought
of an elevated railroad in Boston comes
with terrible shock 10 those that re-
spect the dignifed beauty Of that fine
old city. Among all tho horrors OF prac-
teal nineteenth century civilization
the elevated railroad Is the most devil
ish and disAguriug. 10 represents ira
its complete hidcousness the triumph
Of mechanics over art OF riot over
order. of discord over harmony Whor-
ever an elevated railroad j. there YOU
VIII find humanity ia its least beauti-
ful aspect, excited. rumpied soil.d AMI
impolite. The sight OF an elevated
railroad structure Is as the sight a
crutches. Of a scaffold. Of all uugainly
and depressing things. Wherefore. [
ask. did Boston vote to insult itself
with such a whitening. roaring blight
Boston, the land OF good English aud
good beans. the land 81 unequAilsi
broiled lobster. and incomparably
musty ale No more shall those cir
CAUTIOUS back streets. true replicas a
London alleys, tempt ne 20 muse q
antiquity and Of faces that have passed.
away. The screech - iron wheels will
sssail ny ears So though ! walked
along. deadly liEe % sixth avenue
In New York. and "a at a. windop
ia Billy Parks while the tsTillgtt
creeps down Bosworth street the sol.
emn JOY q perfect peace viii no longer
brood above my pewter mug as u WAS
won't o. D. when Boston was Boston.
Eheu. Would that lad we'd before ms
scisntists oyeriaid this earth with time
saving monstrositiss lam ashamed q
the city b. the classic Charles Town
T0u5s.s
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-10-12

There are no PC hi ic schools iu Sersu'.
The cons Of princes sBa nohl~s svss
our young king. while hs j. get .oniy
boy are iaught a nome By TIE gurz
or household priss; who ss supposef =
- a puudif. or vcrT lsavu@t n&n-
Later. me Young men - rank 40 ssst
% pa.ns. Bcusr~s. ~ Calcutta where
thsy learn - speax Engi.sh and .
wear Erzl.s5 c.y-ses al 70 tel tic
time q day ~ aa Eaglish clock. For "a
Srpaul flns "a measured BY mean g
copper vsss~ vits sTnali hos~ n
~ D1ttoro. a.f agiost oa tank or poi.
SIXTY tiues = dzy tais kettls sils aod
sEse. aa1 sve-T siaz~ :. sinks q gong
sirpes- - ;Hsi me esT j. divided ins1
ExtF goeEs' ~ bslls." a. asfiors res :.
On time sbosra ship TAs poor Mo-
TIA snrphers-s. or 10 Sewrar sso-u~a
80, maize pottery IN tie Sid. -
thsi 'hs dag - t~gun wh~n th-y ca
count che tiles On The root % aoas-,
OF when they can Sc The hairs 7n 'hs
back q a mas had 81 hs.i1laz = -
ag<lnsZ Tie iiYt;-s S-eao.s
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-10-12
HOW JOHN SEES IL
CHANG YEN H0ON TELLS CEINA'S
SIDE OF THE STORY.
Chinese Force Sent to Corea TO QUell
Riots-Japancse Force Also Sent
But Stayed AFTER the Trouble Was
Oyer-Chinese Claim That Japan
Forced War without Just Cause.

WASHINGTON, Oct. IA prominent
diplomat. for u my years connected with
the state department, has received from
Chang Yen Hoou, the -x-Chinese minister
to the United States. who is now the SEN
ior member of the board at Pskin Sung
Lsmen) which corresponds To the foreign
Office III other countries. the following let
ter which gives the first explicit statement
OF the Chinese version of the CAUSES which
brought about the present war batween
China and japan:
PEKIN, China, Aug. q, 1884
MY DEAR FRIEND-ld the month OF
j e last. riots of rebellious character
broke out In the southern part OF COrsa,
aud as tuat country is tributary To this
government, It sought from as military
assistance. Accordingly. 500 troops Were
dispatched DJ the vlcerOy 10 this vicinity
of the trouble. with no other aim but to
restore peace 10 those unfortunate people.
The Japanese government immediately
sent n large force, took possession OF the
COrean capital and fortified themselves in
ali The important positions.
When he Chinese troops arrived at Va
Shan the rebels dispersed and peace was
restored. In accordance with treaty be-
tween the TWO governments the forces of
both countries should tie Immediately
withdrawn after riot or rebellion had
been suppressed and the imperial govern
ment was about u withdraw its troops
but Japan Insisted on permanently sta
tioninS her military forces in that country.
On an lntimatlou OF her Britannia mai
esty's minister that the withdrawal of tue
troops Of both would assist in a speedy ar
rangement, we expressed our perfect read
mess To recall our troops. Inc japanese
minister a, SEOUL informed our representa-
tive there that he would advise his govern
meut TO withdraw its troops, but Japan
would not listen TO reason and arbitration
and entered upon war.
In the fear that the exact causes of
this unhappy trouble would not have been
properly presented in the American news
papers, L write you In the hope that you
Will be convinced that my government has
done the utmost to maintain friendly re-
iatlons, and that it was not China that
commenced the hOstilitles. IL il be not
improper and not against the usual prac-
tlce, would like to have this letter pub
lished In your leading newspapers, hoping
that its publication may gain for my
country the sympathy of the great Amer
lean people.
Il remain yours very truly,
"CHANG YEN HOOSD