New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-04-18
made a poor political bargain when ne re''Seu
the Ordnance Bureaus report.


The Republican majority in the Legislature
Will make q serious mistake If In their desire
for an early adjournment they leave the"sei'e'
too little time to accomplish all that they are
in honor bound to do. The people will not COM
plain about the length Of the session IL their
orders are obeyed, but they will punish diso-
bedence. whether the session is long or snort
The reports which published in the
Tribune Of the recent Methodist Episcopal Con-
ference held in this city have been Warmly
commended by well-known Methodsts. The
meetings Of Methodist Episcopal conferences
are always of especial interest. as the
Methodist churches have accomplished results
NJ the highest value and the greatest Importance
in this as in other countries. The membership
of tho Methodist churches of the United states
is enormous in numbers. and 1t Is made up al
most entirely Of men and women Of exceptional
intelligence public spirit and patriotism Inc
Methodsts Of this country have been a ire
mendous power for good. ana IL ~ the intention
OF The Tribune at all times to give careful ana
respectful attention to all subjects or puDic
interest with which the members or Methodist
Episcopal churches especially concern them
selves The great majority of Methodists IN inc
North are Republicans. and this fact Is the
strongest evidence OF tneir loyal and Jealous
support Of American institutions. their grasp OF
public affairs and their devotion to the highest
interests OF the Nation.
Great Britain is in position to appreciate the
remark OF a public man in this country few
years ago that a surplus is much easier thing
TO handle than deficit.
For despicablc coward!ce Admiral Mello OF
Brazil holds an evil pre-eminence. II ne IS
cqptured by the Government forces. condemned
70 death by court martial and shot promptly. the
general verdict Of the civilized world will be.
'Scrvcd him right" He has displayed almost all
the bad qualities that can be displayed by
rebel against n constituted authority. He has
brought about great deal Of bloodshed and
suffering without any reasonable excuse, has
interfcred with commerce and trade. has caused
an enormous amount OF mischief. while con-
stantlv betraying qualities the most con-
tcmptible and dastardly II he Is put to death
as he richly deserves to be. the world Ill be
well rid Of him. Practically. he has been only
pirate.
Another stale Democratic issue has been OK
plodod Exit Reed the car. Enter Crisp the
Car with two tellers to count noses for him.
MI Kilgorc. OF Texas. Is liable 10 be trifle
free with his feet when wants to go through
a door but he knows how 10 make proper
use Of his hands he showed yesterday when
he congratulated Mr.. Reed on the passage Of the
notwithstanding resolution.
The Roche bill providing for a railroad in Fifth
ave below Twenty-third-st was evidently intro
duced with the idea that its real purport would
not be discovered before its passage. Now that
the plot has been exposed the men behind II can
have no nope OK success at present. New-York
will have no tampering with this thoroughfare.
Woe unto the man or who attempt TO In
wade Fif,h-aye. with railway tracks!
4 whole arsenal OF burned campaign powder
was surrendered by the Democratic Congress
yesterday when 1t agreed to count a quorum
The Chamber Of Commerce Rapid Transit bill
il the only measure at present before the public
that Is in the least likely 10 give New-York any
relief It's enactment Is demanded by the best
interests Of the city.