New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-09-26
lished by Hill and his followers the Abolition OF
which Mr. Belmont so rhetorically depores.

iishef by Hill and his followers, the Abolition OF
which Mr.. Belmont so rhetorlcally deplores.
.orhe New-Yorl World" seems to be distressed
because some OF the Tammany leaders at sym
cuse wore derby hats with frock coats Ihe
World" IL becoming censorious in matters OF Coz
tune 1t seems to think that no Tammany states
man should be permitted to wear frock coat nn-
less he wears with It black silk hat Tammany
statesmen as a rule, do not concern themselves
with these small matters Such trifes do not APP
peal TO them. Patronage and pelf and plunder on
great scale are more In their line. II they get
into office again and subject this city once more
TO the rule Of blackmail and thievery. they will
not bother themselves over any captious criticism
OF their clothes
"New-York city cannot vote for the kind OF Ex-
else Commissioners 1t prefers. cries David Is.
HIPS mouthpiece THE Mayor is supreme In the
appointment Of them" Well, who elects the
Mayor? Would you really have the city vote Tor
each individual commissioner. and clerk. and
scr,lb-woman Mr.. Belmont? Don't be nom
sensical
The reform government doesn't seem TO have
ruined York's credit yet, when per cent city
bonds are eagerly bid for at fine premium
A faith cure preacher in Jersey City declares
that he recently descended into Hades ana had
conversation with Satan but ne refuses to repeat
the remarks made to him by the prince OF the
powers Of evil This Is sadly disappointing If
the preacher could have given to an eager world
the opinions Of the ruler of Sheol on the Hudson
County ring every word would have been received
with intense interest.
William J. Gaynor Is at his country home on
Long Island. and at latest accounts still be-
lieved himself to be ''n the hands OF Provi'
dence"
II Is said that Russia France and Germany
have Jointly requested Japan to evacuate Leao-
Tong without delay We do not believe they have
done So But If they have, we do not beneVe
Japan will comply with their request until she
gets entirely ready to do so, which VIII be wnen
the stipulated indemnity is paid and the terms OF
the Treaty Of SimonoseSi fulfilled
Democratic patriotism shows Itself in the abun-
dant use of bunting in the convention halls but
1t is cheap bunting and cheap patriotism TOO
How the Tammany delegates must nave
chuckled over the resolution favoring economy
"ln public expenses-no puOlc money ioi PiN"'
purposes or political jobs; but Of course every
man lack Of them voted for 1t with might and
main.
The burning Of plantations and towns by Cuban
revolutionists Is a bad thing. But what are we TO
say Of spaniards who attack Cuban hospitals and
slaughter the attendants and inmates?
There was no lack OF water In this city Tor
baths and for household uses generally in the
course OF the recent fiery term. In many cities,
towns and villages much suffering has been felt
this month on account Of the scarcity OF water
due to the long drouth. NewYork Is exceed
inely fortunate that It has a supply OF 25O0O00OO
gallons day.
When Josiah Quincy read Mr. Cleveland's Con-
sular Service order he must have had thoughts
too deep for words.
All good citizens hope that Mayor Strong Will
appoint n Park Board which will rid the Park De-
partment OF the last vestige OF Tammany misrule.
The Tammany barnacles and rascas who remain
in the Department-and there are many Of them
ought to go promptly.
The fatal accident at the Little Silver crossing or
the Long Branch Railroad on Tuesday Is not the
hrst occurrence of the kind at that point. Several
years ago carriage was struck there by train
running at high speed and three or four persons
were killed whereupon there was loud demand
for the better protection of persons driving and
walking at that crossing and many others Little
has come. however, from the agitation Of the
10 oino In mos of