New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-26
MISUNDERSTANDING

1t is not necessary that Governor Werts should
appoint a successor TO District Court Judge Nc
Grath. One District Court is enough for Jersey
City, and the abolition of the second one will
tighten the burden of those who foot the bills
The Essex County Grand Jury Is expected to
finish its work this afternoon. The action Of
that body the complaints Of the Christian
Citizenship Union and in relation to the usurpa-
ton OF the Consolidated Traction Company -
awaited with interes, by many citizens of New
ark ard the suburban towns.
This query comes from a correspondent who Is
a-well Il does not matter which political party
he follows:
LAS Governor Gr:ggs could not have been
elected without the aid Of Democratic votes. he
cannot in fairness overlook the fact IN making
appointments L. seems to me that the reap
pointment of Justice Van syckel. of the Supreme
Court would be both graceful and appropriate
under the circumstances Is there any reason
why he should be retiredP"
Justice Van Syckel is able and upright
man. but there many who assert that he Is
too impulsive and emotional. AS an iliustra-
ton. those who hold this view cite his charge in
the libel suit against Thomas +. Lane Apart
from that. II seems desirable to inject some ne"
and vigorous blood into the Supreme Court
Awav down IN Hammonton, Atlantic county
there are two Italian churches, one Catholic ana
the other Evangelical, and between them 'he
feeling is not so fraternal as 1t might De- ihe
Rev Thomas Fragile Evangelical, mas pup
nshed in a local paper the following challenge 10
the Rev. Spigardi Cesare. Catholic:
In the interest Of truth and true religion and nat
the people may hear 6oh beTsbV challenge you
publicly discuss with me the question: ,, - =, =.
Does the Word of God support Inc Claims Vi '''e
The discussion 10 be arranged and directed o Ds
by me. the third by these two.
Such controversial discussions used to be COM
mon in Great Britain and Ireland. None was
ever known to produce single genuine convert
for either side but many OF them ala result III
bad blood and head-splitting Even II the rev
Mr.. Cesare should feel inclined to take UP the
gauntlet thus thrown down. II Is liKely 'haI
R,shop McFaul would interpose his authority 10
prevent the exhibition.
Every wear about this time there are numerous
s,or,es about footpads and burglars in the coun-
try districts of New-Jersey. The various borough
and township authorities cannot afford to MAIN
tain q staff Of skilled detectives and as conse-
ouence captures are infrequent. This has given
rise TO the suggestion that the State should em-
ploy regularly half dozen men or proved capac-
i,v who could be loaned" to the municipalities
on a moments notice. To this 1t may be objected
that the State NEEDLES too much already WIN
local affairs. but in this case there would De no
~terference except upon request The expense
would be inconsiderable, while the benefits TO the
whole state might be invaluable in the way OF
protecting life and property. and winning io'
New-Jersey the reputation Of being dangerous
SPOT for the operations OF crooks. The IDEA Is al
least worthy Of discussion.
Commenting upon the allegation that three Jer-
sev C,itv reporters had attempted blackmail The
Journal OF that town very properly says
Such a charge should not be smothered II there
are men employed newspapers in TINS CITY VINO
would be guilty Of b,ackmai. they should be eX,
nosed bv name. No reputable newspaper man would
be guilty of such conduct and no decent newspaper
would retain such reporters In Its employ:
In making such charge without giving the names
of the reporters, The Record" is besmirching an
honorable calling. Ii should have specified who the
men are, or least the newspapers they represent
ed An investigation viii be made. anc the BRIDE
seekers, II there any. will be smoked out