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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21
TWELVE PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreign-A critical division is expected in the
House of Commons to-day on the Indian cotton
duties question. - The japanese repulsed an
attack by the Chinese on their outposts at kumo-
Cheng. - The Reichstag passed the resolution
repeating the Anti-Jesuit laws - The amount
Of new United States bonds allotted to the for
eign members of the syndicate was largely over
subscribed in London. - General Trochu the
wel-known French soldier. is seriously ILL.,
Congress-Both Houses in session. - SEN
ate: Mr. Jones. of Arkansas. declined 10 press his
Free Silver BILL and it and Mr.. Wolcotts resolu-
ton went to the calendar the Indian Appropria-
ton bill was considered. - House, The Naval
Appropriation bill was passed
Domestic-The Troy Police bill passed the
Senate at Albany; the CHARACTERIZATION Free
Pass bill went to third reading in the Assembly.
- p Bogdanoff. First Secretary of the Rus
sian Legation at Washington, committed sui
eide. - Receivers of the Whiskey Trust and
distillers conferred in Chicago and decided to
advance the price of spirits. - The State
Board Of Trade met in Albany and elected Off
GERS - A destructive con1agration occurred
AT Hamilton y. Y. - Daughters Of the
American Revolution held a lively session at
Washington.
CITY and Suburban.-The new per cent bond
issue was largely oversubscribed the books Of the
syndicate were open only twenty-five minutes
and many would-be bidders were unable TO make
proffers for the bonds - Mrs. W. 5. Rains
ford the wife of the rector Of St Georges Church.
was made school trustee. == Mayor Strong
announced that he would appoint Messrs. Har-
burger Woodman and Murray Excise Commits
sioners - There was large and fashionable
attendance at the dog show and large number
OF awards and special prizes were distributed
- A number of stockholders of the Long ISL
and Traction Company met TO consider its affairs
- The committee appointed a year ago in
Brooklyn made report on the proposed shore
driveway - The stock market was dull. but
firm, with slightly better prices at the close.
The Weather.-Forecast for to-day: Fair,
slightly warmer; south winds. Temperature yes
terday: Lowest, rs degrees; highest, 81; average,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21
Hmnsements.

~
ABBEY6 observation-disclosures.
ACADEMY OF DESIGN-Day and evening American
Water Color Society's Exhibition
ACADEMY OF MUSIC-si3-Rory OF the hih
AMERICAN THEATRE-s-The Disrict-Attorhey.
ATLANTIC GARDEN. so to "a Bowery-E'eh'hs-Ooh-
and Vaudeville
RIJOtJ TIIEATRE-s-The Goth Century GIRL
RROADWAY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sans Gene
-S:15-Vaudevile.
COLUMBUS THEATRE-Sl5-ln oid heh'u'NE'
DAIY's TiIEATRE-s:15-The Orient Express anu a
Tragedy Rehearsed
EDEN MUSEE-S-NaudeVille.
EMPIRE THEATRE S:15-The Masqueraders
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE-s-Gismonda
GARDEN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. christopher
HARRIGAN'S THEATRE-s-The Major.
HERALD SQUARE THEATRE-s:l5-Rob Roy.
uOYT'S THEATRE-S:30-A MIX White flag.
IRVING PLACE -s:i5-Godische
ROSTER & BIALS-S-Vaudeyille.
LYCEUM THEATRE-s;3O Case OF Rehehious
Susan.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-Dog Show.
PALMER'S THEATRE-S-The Fatal Card
PROCTOR'S-lO a. IN. TO 1890 p. m-NaudeVHe'
STANDARD THEATRES: 30-Too Much Johnson
STAR THEATRES :l5-The Ola Homestead
'14TH STREET THEATRE s1O-Humanity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21

ous resistance would be offered to consolidation
from Brooklyn: and that is the policy which the
old Commission has seemed 10 favor.
In brief we would recommend the retention
Of the present Commission its reinforcement
with new men without salaries. the speed!
preparation Of charter dealing with brookl!h
on the most generous terms. ana announcer pop
Mar vote in the event Of strong pubic aSHa-
ton against the completed measure. IL hiuS'
not be- forgotten that the yeas have it on the
main question. The voice of the people Has
been heard. 1t j. now too late 10 DISCUSS 'i''
cxpcdicncy Of consolidation The work 10 DC
done under instructions from the November eiec-
tors is the preparation of "A good WORKING chai'
ter for Greater Ncw-Iork. and it ought not 10
b,, lpfprr,1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21

the committees bill was not liked we can see
no reason why a larger Board than twen'y-ohe
members should be arranged for. especially as
that is the size OF the New York Board. both al
nresent and as provided for in the bill OF the
Committee Of Seventy. Another change reduces
the mowers Of the proposed Commissioner OF
Education the official who is to be charged with
the care of the business side Of the educational
administration: as now arranged. he i 10 oc
onnolnted for two years only. instead Of five.
and he is to have no control over the Sulerhi-
,endent Of Public instruction. who will be- ap-
pointed by the Board of Education ana he SUD
iect 10 removal by a two-thirds vote of its mem
bers. 1T is also provided in the amended Dill
that assistant supcrintendents shall be removed
by the Board only upon charges preferred anu
further that principals who may be snSpehh'u
by the Superintendent shall have hearing be-
fore the Board. The removal OF teachers whose
work or conduct is unsatisfactory Is lhtr'ls'eu 10
the Boards Committee on Instruction.
We do not expect that the changes made In
tbc bill will meet the objections of those who
have criticised the work of the Advisory Com
mittee with severity; nor are we dlspoScu 10
think that the measure in lis present shape i
in all respects an Improvement on the commit
tees product But we entertain no doubt that
the present measure If enacted, VIII produce Il
decided improvement in the administration OF
the educational department in Brooklyn II VIII
extirpate the worst evils of the present system,
bring the educational department into closer
relations with the city government and' WIN
good appointees 10 the Board OF Education. 9"
far To prevent the introduction of politics into
the public schools. II is rather late i'll the srs-
sion for IA bill Of 50 great importance To be
brought forward. but not too late for lis enact
ment if reasonable diligence is used by It's pro
motors Undoubtedly there will he considerable
oppostion from those whose relation with the
present system or whose mental attitude leads
them to contemplate any change with horror.
Such opposition should not be- allowed TO stand
In the way of reform that is sadly needed. The
existing school machinery in Brooklyn is anti
oua,ed and cuinbrouS The opportunity is now
afforded for vastly improving il and bringing II
up TO the times We hope to see this bill pressed
vigorously and passed by both houses before the
end of the session.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21
THE BROOKLYN SCHOOL BILL

The bill recognizing the Brooklyn public
school system which was prepared by Mayor
Schierens Advisory Committee has been con-
siderably modified since 1t left the commit
tees hands and has at length been introduced
In the Legislature in the form which presum-
ably meets the wishes Of Mr. Schiercn and his
official advisers In general the plan drawn up
by the committee, which devoted several months
to this work. has been followed, but there are
some important departures from 1t.
The most significant change is in the increase
Of the membership Of the Board OF Education
from fifteen to twenty seven. One-third TO be
appointed by the Mayor each year. The pres
cnt Board contains forty-fve members, and
there has long been feeling in the minds OF
dsinterested observers of its workings that
large reduction in the number was exceedingly
desirable II does not seem to us that fifteen
is too small n number. but IL that provision Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21

trail region, including all States between rem.
svlvania and the western borders Of Iowa ana
Minnesota was nearly as unanimous Tor re
publicans and Democrats were opposeu 10
the measure, while only the Democrats from
Indiana beaten in their own State favoreu IT,
In this great region, from the Atlantic to the
western border Of Iowa, embracing more than
half the population Of the country, more 'hai
half the Representatives, and ~ majority or
the electoral votes. there were 81 Senators OPP
posed TO the measure, while only 3. not with the
s,Ipport of their States favored 1t.
ON the other hand. the West from the Iowa
line to the Pacific, gave Republican votes
against the measure. while II Republicans,
2 Democrats and > Populists favored 1t.
I'm the entire South Democrats opposed the
measure. while 90 favored it. Thus these three
sections. Of which that called the Nor'h Is
larger and more powerful than the other TWO
together voted a. follows Il column being
added 10 show the electoral votes east by
each section:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21
THE GOVERNOR UNDERSTANDS THE STU
4TION.

From his Message OF January |.
In submitting TO the Legislature OF New-fork my
first annual message | am profoundly impressed
with a OF the far-reaching responsibility nat
devolves to-day upon both the legislative anu
executive branches of our State government Ihe
public power and authority has been transferred
from political party TO another. and this trans
ference of authority has been made In the horS
and firm reliance of the people who ordered AM
wrought the change that great benefit would muir
to the whole Commonwealth from the new orueI y.
things To realize this aspiration or the sovers ss
people should apart from all partisan oih,cr
attract and crafty the highest ambition OF hn.t
We are capable and stimulate us TO the iui "'e''
effort OF human exertions. ~.
The Legislature. no doubt recognizes tnat Il, o ~
of its most solemn and imperative duties WIZ v
10 cooperate with the representatives OIL teio I'm
sentiment and action In New-York cry anu III
form Its legislative acts to the desires OF the peope
at the earliest possible day. a Power OF tenivsss.
bill for the city OF NewYork. placing In the haI i
OF the Mayor absolute and unquestionaple autho.,y
to any of the appointive officers OF the e,u
government and to appoint their successors 70 al
Immediate requirement at your hands. Inc sP }sa
mttee, which has been investigating tne ciyy
partments for some months past. VIII doupu.rss
submit its report TO the Legislature carry III wy
present month, and IL expected also 10 reconi'ena
various measures plans for needed REFORM =.
the mean time the duty Is incumbent on YOU unde'
the Expressed will of the people OF the metropolis
to give to the Mayor of New YORK tne requlst..o
power OF removal and appointment without waa..
ing for the full details of the reform pan. uev ,
il proper, however to counsel WISDOM anu cam AN
discretion when dealing with this question so tnSs
the dominant and responsible political party max may
be credited with a lofty purpose and not charge
with a lust Of what are regarded as the spo"'
Of victory"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21
was the product of his times-times which' nap
ply are forever past.

The Plat journey to Albany must be set down
as a complete failure The TiOga Boss has come
back a wiser and much sadder man. IL Is
not surprising that he cut his visit short. There
was no reason why he should linger In the cap
ital. when every hour would only serve 10 make
his humiliation more complete and conspicuous
Whatever may be done in the Legislature, II Is
evident that all hope Of rctaliatory legislation
against Mayor Strong has been abandoned.
Doubtless an effort will be made TO hold up the
reform bills whose passage Is demanded by the
people OF this city but II is very doubtful II IL
can succeed even temporarily. Mr.. Platt claims
that he still controls the Senate, and that eighty
five or lightweight members Of the Assembly
will stand by him. Such claims carry no weight
now. for the facts are against them Platt $
power is unQuestionably broken Governor Nor
TONS attitude toward him and the uncquivocal
manifesto signed by eleven New-iork Assem-
blymen on Tuesday furnish conclusive evidence
on that point.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21
THE FISH FOR BONDS.

The tremendous rush for American bonds.
both here and in Europe. demonstrates beyond
all question that the same bonds would have
been eagerly taken in sufficient amounts If they
had been offered directly 10 the public by IN"
President But in that ease n small syndicate
would not have made the profit Of several mill
ions which is now figured for them The claim
that the President WAS forced TO appeal 10 IN
ternational wrcckcrs 10 haul the ship on me
rocks is seen to be entirely without foundation
He could have done il any hour hmSelI. IL h'
had been in the least aware Of the peoples ialtl
in their country and would have done II. II lie
had not preferred 10 pose hcfor" tn" w"rlh IL
the champion Of gold bonds while negotiating
with foreign bankers for sale oI the com
bonds now so readily taken
This is one Of the most Illuminating passages
in the whole history Of American hnah'' tha'
bonds for which holders now refuse ll6 should
have been sold 10y the Government at only
1OiIs. because it was claimed that nobody wonla
buy them II offered directly 10 th" people. or
all the performances of this Administration ms
is perhaps the most diScrcdllablc in financial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21

The League of American Wheelmen took wise
action in deciding to devote one day at each
ntal meeting hereafter to the discussion OF the
question OF road improvement in the various
States and to the determination of plan or plans
for the effective co-operationof the State divisions
"in the further advancement of this branch Of
League effort" The importance Of this subject
justifes the action taken. The League has oppor
tuntes for rendering great service not only to its
members and other riders OF the bicycle, but to
the community at large. Its influence has hther
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21
THE SITTER BILL DROPPED

The silver bill has been abandoned. and a
dcclaratory resolution substituted which would
naturally receive the votes Of some who were
not prepared To take the risk involved by prac-
tical free coinage in any form yet suggested.
When a man is content to state that he would
like free coinage but will not AT present try 10
find ont how 10 get at il safely. he is compare
lively harmless. Even this resolution seems
now 10 be- practically abandoned Nor does it
impress public opinion much To know that there
il now rs there has been for years, a majority
in the Senate theoretically In favor of the meas
IRE The people have come 10 understand quite
we'll that the majority In the Senate represents
only minority of the population. of Represent
atlvcs. and of Presidential Electors That this
minority is not increasing the latest test makes
clear. This was the first vote on taking mp the
silver bill 80 10 - and including eleven pairs
as they were understood. and the absent mem
bers as they are supposed TO stand, four on each
side the vote indicated that the ~ members Of
tie Senate at that time were divided thus:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21
Total Republican. DemocratIc. Top
Electors Ave No. Aye No. Aye. No. Aye
North ..S5s 3 80 / g =;
South .....lB -


I'm the North 3 votes for the Dill not sup
portcd by their States. are just Diiahced ny
votes against ii from the WEST. 1t -
thought uncertain whether Mr. Faulkner Oh
West virginia. or Mr. Blanchard OF LOUISIANA
who were paired with opponents or the DILL
might not also vote against il. when IL Is TO-
membered that Maryland and Delaware OF
States commonly called Southern, recorded 4
votes against the bill. while u others were
east against it from that section. some Signs Oh
progress ut the South appear. though IL Is De-
licved that Senators George and Pasco would AT
final vote support the bill. or the sixteen
Southern States two gave no votes for the DILL
and six were divided. West of the MISSISSIPPI
Iowa and Michigan went against the DILL White
Nebraska, Wyoming and Oregon were divided
DO people Of the twelve Northern States west
of the Iowa line suppose that with only %
electoral votes I'm all. they can control the couh-
try? 1t is natural for them 10 urge, as they 40
with great persisency. the policy which they
think best for their own interests ana Tor the
country: but beyond certain limits the attempt
of a small minority to impose its VIII upon the
rest Of the Nation. after more than twenty years
Of agitation and repeated decisions OF the peo-
pie can hardly be justified
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21

Posterty will have reason to remember Mr..
Cleveland about 800 900 COO worth that being
about the size OF the tax he levies upon the
future TO make good the inefficencies OF the
present. 1t is like the case OF the penniless
debtor who after giving a three days note for
an overdue obligation. breathed a sigh OF relief
and murmured Thank heaven that's settled"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21
AGAINST FREE COINAGE

The , Populiss now hold balance Of power,
though tie new Senator from Washington who
has since arrived Mr. Wilson voted with the
free coinage men. BY l. ma jorlty the Rcpub-
Leans were opposed to the measure. and by 10
ma jority the democrats were in favor of It,
But much Aore important division is by sec
lions Assuming that Senator's stand as they
were paired. or If absent without pair. rs it was
believed they would vote. 1t appears that only
vote from the Eastern Statps-that Of Mr.
Cameron, OF Pcnnsylvania-was for the meas
urc, while IA Republicans and Democrats were
opposed. In this classification Delaware and
Maryland are included with the East. The Cen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21

With the death Of Frederick Douglass disap-
pears one Of the most interesting and remark
able figures in our history. Born slave, he be
came an active and influential agent in the
abolition of slavery and subsequently was ele-
waited to several responsible National Offices, in
all Of which he discharged his duties creditably
and successfully. His greatest success. however.
was as public speaker. No one could start in
life in more forblddng and discouraging crcum-
stances than the boy who was destined TO be-
come celebrated on two continents as Frederick
Douglass. the anti-slavery orator. His denuncia-
tons Of slavery had not only the force of convic-
ton. but the irresistible quality derived from
personal experience American annals furnish
no more captivating illustration Of self-made
man. and the career Of Douglass is the most
convincing argument that can be advanced for
the inherent possibilities Of the negro race. al
belt there was a large admixture Of white blood
I'm his veins. Thousands Of men and women all
over the country have come under the spell of
his persuasive speech. and to all such the news
Of his death will bring sense OF personal loss
Frederick Douglass leaves no successor lie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21

There are no women now in the Board or
Education. although Mayor Strong has engaged
TO appoint some as soon as the opportunity pre-
sents itself The Board, however made new
departure yesterday in appointing woman as
a school trustee-a new departure, and, we think,
a good one The selection Is an excellent one,
TOO the wife Of the Ret DR.. Rainsford being
the appointed She Is to serve in the Eighteenth
Ward She appears to be well qualied for The
office and We take it that she will devote TO II
energy not unlike that displayed by her hus-
band in his multfarious labors for the better
ment Of the community The Board OF Educa-
ton is besought TO secure more women as school
trustees, and We hope it will do So
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21

II the long headed flnanciers who have con-
ducted the bond deal in behalf OF the buyers had
been at the head of the Government during the
negotiations. they would probably have saved
the taxpayers OF this country about sl5.ooo,ooo.
The brains and experience were all at the wrong
end Of the deal for the people who pay the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21

It looks az though the warning example OF the
man who bit off more than he could chew were
completely lost on Mr. Plat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21

The present Rapid Transit Commission should
remember that its predecessor came to gr'ef be-
cause it did nothing-or next to nothing-ano
was an Internationally long time about 1t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21

In the ranks OF the thinkers and bungers they
count that day lost which brings no fresh PROOF
OF Democratic incompetence in financial legisla"
ton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21

to always been thrown on the right side, but By
organized and persistent efforts It can be the
means of accomplishing much more in the future.
The day for discussion is step in the right d.
rection, but discussion must be supplemented by
active work in order to achieve the ends in view
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21
Jn0ff to Advertisements.
Business Notices.

Roll Top Desks and ONCE FURNITURE.
Great Variety of Style and Price.
II. G. sELLEW
Il o.l-st. n. n.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21

The widespread feeling in favor of Bynum. Of
Indiana as Minister to Mexico probably grows
out Of the fact that there are no diplomatic
vacancies still further away
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21
TRIBUNE TERMS TO MAIL SUBSCRIBERS, :,

Keep's Dress Shirts 10 measure, for 9oO:
none better at any price 500 and sll Broadway between
9th,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21

FOR FREE COINAGE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-21

1t is already conceded that Mr.. Cleveland ID
the Logical Candidate for the Democratic nom
ination for President in 1896. In other worcs
having wrecked his party, he is the man VINO
should be compelled TO sit up and watch the
ruins.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1895-07-11
WHY HEARDIN PRIVATE?
Argument to Compel George
Gould to Explain Zella's
Claim.

Justice Lippincott today in Chambers
heard the application of Ex-Judge Hoff-
man and Counsellor Alexander Simpson
on behalf of Zella Nicholaus- Ruhman,
for and order to examine George J..
Could in the matter of the suit brought
against him to recover $4,000. The ap-
piication was made in conformity with
the statue and was asked for to- enable
the lawyers of the fair Zella to ascertain
all that George j. Gould knows of the
case.
The application was based ON the affi-
davit made by Counsellor Simpson as
guardian for Zella Nicholas Ruhman,
which sets forth that upon information
and belief Gould had admitted to Ex-
Superintendent Thomas f5yrnes of New
York the business of the claim of Mrs.
Ruhman and also that he was in pcs
session of letters from her which her
lawyers wanted him to produce, and
to be examined as to his conduct when
he received them.
Counsellors r. V. Lindabury and
Plercy, the latter from Ex-Judge Dillon s
office in New York. opposed the applica-
tion. The argument was private and
what was said by them could not be
ascertained, but at it's conclusion Justice
Lippineott took the papers and reserved
his decision. He probably will announce
his conclusions within a week.