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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25

British islands in Western Europe. ana with
the prestige which will b. developed from their
energy maritime skill and military valor In the
present war, a great destiny rs commercial
China on the other hand has received crush
ing and humilang defeat which may have
revolutionary tendencies. 1t may be premature
10 forecast the dissolution Of the vast Empire
which, with its swarming hives of population.
has been stationary. if not rcacionary white the
world has been steadily advancing in civilian
ton But il is safe to assume that tremendous
political and social changes are inevitable as the
result of Japln's triumphant progress
What part Europe is 10 play in this Asiatic
drama cannot be forecast with any degree Of
assurance Great Britain and Russia jcal-
Gus and watchful rivals there as they have been
on the Afghan border. on the Balkan and in
Armenia and France. with its large territorial
conqueSis in Tonquin. Anam. Cambodia and
Siam. is in position to join in any future
scheme for the partition Of China. Japan
energies from the present war maritime and
fighting Power. which will have TO bc taken
into account in all future coalitions and ALI
anccs for foreign domination in Eastern Asia
Out Of the darkness Of the Far East light
shines. and il is the light of civilization evolved
from conditions Of native progress.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25
LIGHT IN TIE EAST.

The capture Of Port Arthur by the Japanese
forces is again reported. and certainly not
prema turely this time. The victory is fully con
tend to heighten the spendor Of the achieve
ment The stormng Of this stronghold will
probably bring the war to an end If not Il
final il Is a complete demonstration Of the
superiority OF the Japanese arms In every
branch Of warfare. The Chinese troops have
been outgcneralled and beaten in the open field
In several battles The Chinese fleet has been
outmanoeuvred ard outfought in in general
engagement and driven into harbOrs where 1t
WAS powerless for coast defence. Finally has
followed the successful investment, lombard
ment and capture Of the strongest naval arsenal
garrison and protected by Krupp guns, subna-
rine mines and torpedo stations. SO brilliant
an achievement ought to satisfy Japanese am
bitIon, and to predispOse the Government 10
grant peace to China on honorable terms, with
ample financial indcmnities and guarantees Of
Corean independence. but without territorial
conquests.
This Eastern war is one Of the supreme events
Of the century, with far-reaching trend Of
consequences and tendencies stretching far into
the future. 1t establishes Japan in relations OF
unchallenged supremacy in the Yellow Sea. and
opens for 1t as a maritime and industrial Power
progressive career rich in promise and fraught
with influence The Japanese islands occupy In
Eastern Asia a position similar to that Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25
SOMETHING NEW ~ DENMARK"

In view Of the fact that Hamburg and Bremen
are indebted for their phenomenal prosperity
and commercial importance TO the former Tree
dom Of their ports, the establishment Of free
mort at Copenhagen must be regarded as IN
exceedingly shrcwd and farsghtcd move on the
mart of our friends, the Danes. Writing just
two centuries ago, the British traveller and
diplomat Robert WORDSWORTH says Of Copcn-
hagen in his book about Denmark: Its siia
"tion for trade Is one Of the best in the world
"because Of the excellence of It's port, so that
without a doubt were Copenhagen free city
eft would be the mart and staple Of all the traffic
.of the Baltic" 1t was not, however, until the
Baltic Canal. which is intended to serve com
mcrcal as well as srategical ends, was begun
nv Prussia. that the Danes took TO heart the
recommendation Of Mr. Wordsworth and deter
mined to carry into effect his advice. The prof
Get received the sanction Of the Legislature In
1890. and within the short space of four years
the scheme has been brought to satisfactory
completion.
With n wharfage length OF nearly five miles,
n mean depth OF 81 feet Of water. thus render
ing even the largest transatlantic steamers indie
pendcnt of tide. protected alike from the fury
Of the sea and from that OF the wind and
equipped with every modern appliance In the
SHADE Of huge elevators, electric cranes. ware
houses, etc. the free port Of Copenhagen. when
now constitutes to all intcnts and purposes
slice Of neutral territory, belonging in common
70 the commerce Of the world, stands practically
without a rival. The entire area. amounting 10
over 81 900 acres Is treated rs lying outside the
customs control Of Denmark. Vessels are eX-
cmpcd from the payment Of shipping dues to
the State and Of harbor dues and will only be
charged at n nominal rate for the Use OF wharv"s
and machinery, and coal will be- furnished at the
lowest market rates from the large depot main
tanned for the purpose.
In fact. everything that is possible has been
done to render the free port OF Copenhagen the
great central emporium Of commodities of West
crn Europe and America. from which the Sean
dinavian countries and Baltic ports will draw
their supplies and Il system Of fcrryboats fitted
for the transfer OF railroad cars has even been
established with the Swedish seaport OF Mnimoc.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25

,,uuo, .oxercjse their voting power and return
.r,o, 70 Congress pledged to make timing 'he
., Of tho land II is the GOd-g moue vi
..ocrotinc the accumulation OF wealth anu Vi
.,,a,.,;,,, Tho mon who from no fault OF their
..o,,,r have to walk life in lowly places ana
Dboavilv weighted" We hope the Dean VIII
,oat ,r;,h some announcement in his holy cru
sade. for we should not want him to be so dis-
courag ed as to stop writing. But we NUS 'on
foss that he has a large contract on his hahds'
lie can however always be trusted 10 Use ~
rho occasion. He did not hesitate last year 10
dcnounce the Mckinley law as goddess o''"''''
+, lovied duty on cassocks and pew rugs I'M
norted from England, a feature OF mat parp'i
OILS law that bore with cspecal force "S"ln''
the Far West, where, rs IS well kho"h Ems
lish-madc cassocks and pew rugs are Absolutely
essential to worship. We fear that Dean fiar'
must have neglected to send Governor McNihiey
4 marked copy of his article on that SUBJECT
for the misguided man still goes on preaching
Protection az though there were no such person
rs the Dean Of Denver. And. Judging by 'helr
votes in the last election. the people seem 10 DO
~ ignorant of the Deans Illumination as the
Governor himself
Now that the Dean has spoken. the RESPONSE
blitv rests upon Congress. We hope II VIII not
shirk it, But TO prevent that the Dean ought
10 draft a 1.-THE bill and ask some Congressman
10 Introduce it-Iafc Pence would be just the
man BY all means let such bill be introduced.
Then if It should be passed -and with the pres
emf Congress all things are possible except WIS
dom-the public as one man Will name the Dean
AS the Grand High Cockalorum OF the Clerical
Tithc Board But would he serve! Alas Ihere
is doubt on that question. doubt that constitutes
the one spcck in the amber Of our happiness.
We appeal to the Dean to take pity on ms
adopted land and declare that he will take the
Grand High Cockaorumship if it Is offered to
him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25
THIRTY PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreign.-China has sent commissioner to
Japan. to sue for peace on any conditions ex-
cept that Of the loss of territory; Port Arthur
was taken after simultaneous attack by sea
and land The French Chamber Of Depu-
ties by a vote of 800 TO 112 decided to discuss
the clauses Of the Madagascar credits bill.
- Another victory has been won by the
Dutch over the Balinese in Lombok.
Domestic-The Yale football team defeated
the Harvard eleven at Springfield. Il to 4.
g Bids for the new $50 900 900 loan We're
opened at the Treasury Department; proposals
aggregating s154 $40 900 were received. ==
The funeral Of William T. Walters took place
in Baltimore. - Winners at st. Asaph: Lo
Bengula, Drebund Miss Dixie. lndra. High
Point Belle and Nero == Robbers at Sinner,
Tex. blew up a vault containing large sum
Of money which they secured the explosion
caused fire which did 100000 damage. =-
Ex-Congressman John Raines was nominated
TO succeed Senator Saxton in the XVIII state
Senate District.
City and Suburban-Samuel c. Seoly. book
keeper Of the Shoe and Leather National Bank,
was found to be a defaulter 10 the extent OF
ss540oO: he had an accomplcc named Frederick
Baker who was an old depositor in the bank.
- Two men lost their lives by being crushed
under train at the Cortlandt-st. station Of the
Sixth Avenue Elevated road. - the STOCK
market was firm covering Of short accounts
and at the close was strong and higher
the Weather.-Forecast for to-day: Fair; cool
er; high west winds. Temperature yesterday
Lowest 80 degrees; highest 46; aveTage' IA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25

prising testimony to the Increase Of both surplus
wealth and the appetite for Injuries Not the
least remarkable feature about this yield Of stones
Is the fact that their market is in no way glutted
the average price per carat last year showing an
increase Of almost so per cent over the average Of
twenty years ago. Inasmuch the official re.
turns above quoted record that most Of the stones
go to America, where, in the words OF the London
Spectator" diamonds are treated as a necessary
addition 10 full dress" II would appear that 1t Ia
our country which enjoys the greatest degree Of
nrosperity. since we manifestly have the largest
amount of money to expend on luxuries and
personal adornment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25

by means of which merchandise dscmbarkcd
in the free port ut Copenhagen VIII be loadu
directly on board the freight trains provided 10
convey it to its destination in Sweden and Nor
WAY. Inasnuch rs the United States does
large export trade with the countries washed ny
the Baltic ranking third in importance on me
import returns Of Denmark. Scandinavia west
Prussia and Northern Russia. our commerce
and industry are likely to be considerably bene-
flied by the opening Of Copenhagen to the I'M
trommcllpd trade Of the world as a free port.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25

The climax Of the football season of 1884 was
reached Yesterday when AT Hampdcn Park,
Springfield. Yale defeated Harvard by the score
Of T. to j. The weather conditions were perfect
and the battle of brains and Drawn was fought
ont in the presence Of a great throng OF en-
thusiastic adherents Of each Of the two great
universities Fair women were there by the
hundreds and the waving banners of blue ana
crimson and the cries that spurred on the con
tending ccvcns TO renewed endcavor made the
spectacle picturesque and inspiring one Har-
ward fought plucky game, If losing "he'
and twice she narrowly missed chances OF III
crcasing her score. once by few inches ana
again bv few seconds. a few men were hurt,
and hurt seriously: but their chief sorrow Is
probably that part of the general puoilc VIII
make their injuries the basis for a fresh CON
demnation Of the sport. 1t is 10 be regretted
too. that two players had TO be ruled on the
field for smuggling" of which there were no
cases in last years Springfield game.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25

true and. if so, it promises a speedy ending OF
the war There Is no reason to suppose that
japan will impose any eXOrbitant terms OF
peace: certainly not that she will demand any
ccsson Of Chinese territory. The most she has
ever been suspected Of seeking in that direction
is the island Of FOrmosa. which cannot justly
be regarded as an integral part Of China. lf
she should also insist upon occupy ing some posts
in China Itself until The stipulated indemnity
were paid in full. she would not go beyond the
common practice of civilized nations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25

While the people of New-1ork are ehGaSeu III
celebrating the anniversary OF the evacuation
OF Manhattan Island by the British troops ou'
French fellowcitizens will be taxing part III
the elaborate ceremonies when they nave vi
ganized in honor of the beatlhcauoh OF 'heii
national heroine. the Maid OF Orleans. AMONG
other features thereof will be grand pontncai
mass at the Church Of 81. Vincent de faui'
which will be attended not only by the Lara
yette and Rochambeau Guards, but also by he
French Ambassador and his entire mission III
full uniform
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25

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they Will scan closely the advertising columns
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25

Much oboquy is being leVeled AT the Local.
Government Board In England for permitting the
various warehouses; in the mining districts 10 APP
nrontice pauper lads to pitmen. the indentures
practically converting the boys into slaves until
they attain their majority. The reports OF the
safe INSPECTORS concerning the system read al
most Ike pages OF Dickens and evoke memories
~ Oliver Twist Il seems that only few q the
lads serve their full time. the greater number OF
them absconding. while others succumo To the
unhealthy condition Of their surroundings ana 10
the brutality OF their treatment by the pltmen
who no matter how honest and well meaning,
are scarcely fitted TO train and educate youth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25

Evidence Of the enormous amount OF money
lying practically idle in London and awaiting IN
vestment is 10 be found In the announcement
that the new Canadian per cent Government
loan was covered five times over within Jew
hours after being placed on the market-thls too,
IN spite OF the serious and persistent attacks
that have been recently made upon the financial
credit Of the Dominion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25
bosses.

The people of New-York State have repudiated
bosses. So will they repudiate the servants Of
bosses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25

Devotion 10 the old Shinto faith Is not extinct
in japan and a great temple at kioto on whlch
ten years and many millions have been eN-
pended is still incomplete. and work upon IL not
suspended even IN the time OF the greatest war
which the country has ever had upon It's hahds.
The women of that country give sign or the.r
r,ous zeal IN this work by contributing portions
Of their hair. which are braided into cables ana
rsed in the transportation OF material to be
employed in the construction or the Duildlhg'
or these a large number have been worn out in
the work accompanying the structure at kioto'
but more are forthcoming. showing spirit OF
yeal and sacrifice among the women there not to
be outdone by any of the missionaries among
thcn or by the builders OF shrines and temples
anywhere Shinto!sm Is the old faith OF Japan
before the introduction Of Buddhism and the
Confurian philosophy and does not now absorb
q large part Of the religious inspiration OF the
country but still preserves measure or vitality
enough 10 build a new temple now ana theh
amidst the ruin II KS old ones. and supply testi-
mony that in spite Of the inhltration OF newer
faiths the lamp OF It's older one Is stl trimmed
ard burning II has no theological scheme and
no specific code OF morals. intoxicating in general
obedience IN and reverence for the Mikado. who
,r that country IS the direct representative Of the
gods: and as a religion really amounts TO little,
not enough to Justify the erection to Ii OF SUCH "a
spacious and costly tabernacle. Japan is going on
AT such a pace in the adoption OF modern usages
that she will no doubt have President before
long after the American pattern. and then there
will be nobody for the new Kioto altar to burn
its incense TO-
There are sorry days ahead for those foolish
members Of the Legislature who entangle them
selves in the meshes OF bosses.
line opened about two years ago between Jaffa
and Jerusalem that the company has been
couraged to propose to the Ottoman authorities
TO build at its own expense an entire system OF
quays in the port of Jaifa. besides a custom
house. That such offer should be made. and
that there should exist railroad company in
Palestine capable OF carrying II out are favorable
evidences OF the progress Of railroad enterprise
in the Holy Land.
According to the official returns just issued
corning the trade OF Queen Victoria's South Afri-
colonies. 1t appears that the value OF the total
export OF diamonds from the Cape OF Good Hope
during the last twenty years has attained the
astounding sum OF $3.50 100000 II we remember
that this Is the exporters price and that the
wholesale buyers pay at least 80 per cent more,
while the ordinary public. after the stones have
been cut and mounted, pay at least four times
that gum. the figures thus reached constitute sur
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25

Mayor Gilroy has shown commendabie courtesy
IN inviting Mayor-elect Strong TO attend the
meetings OF the Board 80 Estimate next month";
at which the final estimates are to be considered.
Al these meetings. the amount to be expended
by the city during the coming year VIII be de-
term.ned Thus Mr. Strong will not only see now
the budget is made up but he will ct a clear
idea as to the expenditures which vii be pos
.ible in the first year Of his administration. The
experience will be valuable to him in more ways
than one.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25

New-York is quite able to take care OF lis
own business without the voluntary assistance
Of Brooklyn lawyers with a limited local reputa-
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25

New-York will be literally overrun with wheel
men during the coming week They are ar11y-
ing from every part Of the continent, and even
from Europe. TO attend the Grand international
R,cvc,e Tournament at Madison Square Garden.
Not only will the professional champions of the
New World and of the Old be pitted against
each other but there are also to be large mum
her of amateur races, for which many hundred
entries have already been made. Indeed the
tournament bids fair to prove great an at
traction 10 the bicycling world as the annual
Horse Show does TO sportsmen and TO society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25

Colonel Fellows's simple Christian life seems
sadly out Of place in these tr0ublous times.
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Nrtp:pork D,rilr Gribruts
SUNDAY. NOVEMBER %. 1894.

POUNDED BY RoRRcE GREELEY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25

There are sorry days ahead for those foolish
members Of the Legislature who entangle them
selves in the meshes OF bosses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-11-25

Der OF amateur races, lpI NHitH man!
entries have already been made. Indeed, the
tournament bids fair to prove as great an at
traction TO the bicycling world as the annual
Horse Show does 10 sportsmen and TO society
I, sDeaks well for the sodity Of the Shoe
and Leather Bank that in the unanimous opn-
ion Of the Clearing House Committee the dis
annoarance of 1854 900 from its funds by EN-
bezzlement in no way affects It's soundness or
imnajrs its ability to pay its depositors. The
defalcaton, (which is the largest robbery OF the
kind since the theft Of S4J0OO0 from the Ninth
National Bank by its president. was only made
public Yesterday afternoon. The perpetrators
of the steal are Samuel Seely the bookkeeper
of the institution and one Of its Oldest and most
respectcd customers Both men, who have been
working in collision in this matter during a
period Of nearly nine years, are now fugitveS
from justice.
Judge Ingrahams decision that policeman
Is IA public officer has had something of the
effect Of bombshell among our Finest. For
it has the effect of putting an end TO all the
free transportation on railroads and horsecar
lines that they have hitherto enjoyed as one
of the most highly priced perquistes Of their
office. Henccforth they will be compelled by
any failure to do so being attended by penalties
not only for themselves, but also for the com
pany which can be shown TO have granted them
favors in the shape Of free rides 1t Is est-
mated that in this way Judge Ingrahams de
cision will have the effect Of taking at least
500 year directly out Of every policeman's
pocket. and great is the gnashng of teeth In
consequence among the Force.
Eminent authorities, certainly not partial TO
Japan. have said that the fall Of Port Arthur
must end the war. 1t certainly should. No
where Is there evidence Of any ability on China's
part TO resist further aggressions. Wei-HaWc
her one remaining stronghold, is In utter de-
moralization. So is Moukden. So are the Taku
forts, Tien-Tsln, and Picking itself. Even the
most purblind fatast among the mandarins
must realize that China is beaten, and that the
time has come TO sue for peace. Indeed, 1t Is
reported that an envoy has already gone to
Japan on that very errand. instructed to accept
any terms short Of actual ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF
the Chinese Empire. This report may well be