New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-10


| ment to maintain order in case of a rebellion by
| the announcement in the instructions to Admiral
Beardslee IAN American citizen who during
revolution in a foreign country, participates in
IAN attempt, BY force of violence, to
maintain overthrow the existing Government
cannot claim that the Government of the United
States shall protect him against the conse-
"quence OF such act Of course. the emphasis
was on maintain" overthrow" was just
thrown in afterward for appearances. The state
ment was understood as plainly as though it
read: mo help for any who help Dole The
wlshed-for revolution turned out the wrong way.
and now frantic attempts are being made to save
the American captives without reversing the rul-
ing made to intimdate the other side. Witness
Greshams pitiful distinction between actual
participation and "compliclty." 1t does not read
much like the efforts made to interpret the acts
OF the late Minister Stevens in keeping order into
actual participation" in the ex-Queen's over
throw. 1t makes a good deal Of difference as to
which side wins.
The recent Democratic majority in the Senate
exists now merely small and unsavory remi-
niscence. 1t has fallen through the slot into the
spacious recesses Of oblivion.
Thursday night had the effect Of prolonging the
session OF the Assembly the following day be-
cause the members realized that they would have
great difficulty in getting out Of Albany over the
snow -blockaded railroads, and on the same
count Saturday sitting was seriously proposed.
Evidently succession OF heavy storms would
have an apprecable effect In shortening the legis
lative session
Augustin DAILY sets a notable example to other
managers by his brilliant achievements in theat
rical affairs. He has a marvellous company,
which. under his mastery direction and training,
is competent 10 present in the most effective and
admirable way many of the most delightful
dramas OF Shakespeare the best OF the old come
dies and the most attractive and interesting Of
modern plays. Mr.. Days company has earned
the enthusiastic approval OF the most critical
audiences alike In the Old World and in the
New His accomplished actors and actresses
will be seen In a production OF 1.-TWO Gen
tlemen OF Verona" a comedy which is almost
unknown to American playgoers Of to-day. al
though 1t has been acted few times on this
side Of the Atlantic. AS Ir. DAILY will put 1t on
the stage and az ii will be set forth by his
players 1t will undoubtedly rank among the
most memorable and gratifying triumphs of
Days Theatre.
Ex-Queen Liliuokalani believes in the stability
of the Hawaiian Republic. even If Mr.. Gresham
doesn't.
The fact that the train-robbers who looted an
express In California the other day took only
the god coin aboard. leaving all the silver be-
hind, will doubtless be pointed out by the silver
plated statesmen as another godbug dscrimina-
ton against the white metal.
1t Is gratifying to discover that the periodical
Science" which suspended publication few
months ago after career Of usefulness extend
Ing over ten years. has been revived. This re-
vival Is the result of negotiations between Mr..
Hodges the former editor and proprietor. and the
American Association for the Advancement OF
Science. When one considers the value Of the
contributions made TO the various 'ologies by
Yankee scholarship and research. and the num-
Der OF workers in those fields OH this side of the
Atlantic II is easy to appreciate the demand for
On American weekly which shall report scientific
progress and be medium OF intercourse among
those Interested In the study of Nature" An
Editorial Committee. including Simon Newcomb.
T.. C. Pickering. T. c. Mendenhall w. NJ. Davis.
r. III. Thurston. Joseph lie Conte. o. c. Marsh.
Daniel q. Brinton and as many more equally
eminent savants must be regarded as represent
Ing the best scientific talent Of this country. And
one Is justified in expecting much OF an under
taking so capably directed.
1t is the fashion TO- embezzlers try to COM
nit suicide. 1t would n great deal Of trouble
IL these people would kill themselves just before
becoming embezzers.
The bill introduced in the Legislature by Mr.
Smith. of Monroe County. providing for the pay
ment OF a bounty on each English sparrow
killed In the State Is measure OF doubtful wis
dom. Intended means for the extermina-
ton of the sparrows. il might yet easily be per-
verted into scheme to make them more nu-
merous by placing premium upon their propa-
cation by INSCRIPTIONS spectators.
The only dealer who does not seem to be reap
ing harvest out of the alleged famine caused
by the storm is the ice-cream man.
Among the most serious signs OF impending
trouble in the east Of Europe is the agitation
in progress in Macedonia. which is being careful
ly fostered by the Pan-Savist element in Servia.
Rumania. Bulgaria and Montenegro. Each OF
these Balkan States counts upon receiving an ad-
dtion to its territory when the time arrives for
the partition OF those provinces which the Sultan
still retains In Europe. and inasmuch as their
respective Governments are interested in divert
ing public attention from domestic difficulties
political and financial, they naturally encourage
rather than seek to prevent the intrigues of their