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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-08
WIZ GERMANY !.

Although barely ten years have elapsed sine"
Germany SET about the national work OF colony
building her progress in this respect has been
altogether phenomenal. The Tcufon flag floats
over territory surprising five times In >upcriic"S
that ~ thc Faihcrland and The growth Of that
colonial Empire which Prince Bismarck inaugu-
rated I'm 1874 can only bc compared 10 that OF
Jonah's gOurd II remains 10 be- seen whether
This astonishing development will prove "ph'ln-
,ral or lasting One significant fact. however.
is that after this experience Of ten years TN"
Germans are * unit,'l in their belief a. 10 the
wisdom ~ possessing colonies and their value
~ they were M the outset
This Is all the more noteworthy since not one
~ these dependencies has as yet begun To pay
It's WAY but still constitutes Il serious charge
upon the Imperial cxchcqucr. Nor are the colo
mics rs vet ~ any great account commercially.
since the gross value Of imports and exports Of
the German possessions in Africa does not exceed
81 900 900 per annum. Neither can the colonies
be considered Of much Importance 10 Germany
as home for her surplus population. since ac
cordng to the official statistics just ISSUED III
Berlin the total number Of German subjects
I'm German colonies after ten years Of colonizng
does not exceed 1000; that is To say. not 80
many ~ sometimes reach New York In The space
Of one week from Bremen and Hamburg.
Far from being discouraged. the Imperial Gov
eminent Is displaying much energy AMI fore
sight In establishing lines Of steamers 10 Asia
America and Australasia making German infu
cncc felt in places where few years ago il was
IN unknown quantity: and H. moreover, taking
the lead Of all European Powers in the consiruc
ton Of railroads into the interior Of Africa This
is the key To the development Of the Dark Con
tinent. and Germany deserves the goodwill and
gratitude Of trade and commerce throughout the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-08
PERSONAL.
O'Grady.'

Covernor Atkinson of Georgia has just appointed
as porter Robert Atkinson negro who was owned
by the Governors father. who went to the war with
the Governors brother and brought rs dead body
home from Virginia battle-felh'
According TO Judge" Bishop Doane, OF Albany
told this story the other evening at his own dinner
table He was called upon TO blptize baby several
years ago. of his episcopal visitatons In the
Adirondacks. and the mother moreover begged the
privilege OF naming the child for him. This favor
was accorded Not long ago he visited the same re-
gOn again ard saw little fellow play ing ABOUT nss
he noa he called the Boy to and M
quired What is your name. my SON. Inc reply
S Tss pr OF e John Villa Of Con-
nectcut. is old bachelor Although the most
genial and charming OF men he mas
and II is OF his stock grievances that the young
az they are ordained AS ne puts II, "As -
they gel gown they THINK they must nave
petticoat.'
Mrs Alice Freeman Palmer has rendered her resig-
nation as dean Of the woman's College Of the Uni
versIty Of Chicago in order accom- pany her hus-
band Professor Palmer OF Harvard, on a trip to
Europe.
The congregation and friends OF the Rev Dr.
Hoge Of Richmond. Va making preparations
for the celebration on February q. OF the hftieth
anniversary Of his pastorate Of the Second Presby-
terrain Church. or That city.
IN speaking Of the late DR.. \. j. Gordon. OF
Boston. The HERALD OF that city says: HE had
great aDllty as p'each"i' as an oiSa''~e' anu a.
a leader in the social movements in which he be-
lleved He was a pronounced personality. and
whatever he undertook he did with all his might.
Within a somewhat narrow limitation. he was 50
good and true a man that /, was almost impossible
not to accep Kim for larger creed than ne ap-
parentiy believed in and he leaves vacancy In his
church and in the community which viii be hard
70 I'LL. He the most influential OF all the resi-
dent pastors OF the Baptist denomination"
Mrs He.en VI. Cougar and Mr.. Cougar. her hus-
band have gone 20 the Holy Land. in pursuance
~ an ante-ntlpai agreement visit country
every year. with a view 10 seeing the whole civil
lied world before dying
Minneapolis. Feb. The Bishop Of Indiana,
the Rev. John Hazen White is about forty-fve
years Cd He educated at the Berkeley d.
vin,,y School at MiGdietown. Conn. His first par
ish al Joliet, H.. whence he was transferred 70
81 Paul. About four years ago ne was placed in
charge OF tho Seabury Divinity School, at Fari-
han
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Amuscmcnts.


ABBEY's THEATRE 30-A Bunch Of Niolets
ACADEMY OF DESlGN-Day and evening ENhioi'ioh'
ACADEMY or MUSIC :l5-HOry IF the Hill
AMERICAN THEArRE-S-The District Attorney.
ATLANTIC GARDEN. 90 to 81 Bowery-Ev ening-Con-
and Vaudeville.
IlJOl'-S:l5-The 10th Century Gin.
OoMiNGDALE'S-Napoleon Exhibit
BROADWAY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sans Gene
COLt'MHt's THEATRE-s:l5-The Derby Winner
DAI.Ys TlIEATRE-s1o-The Orient Express and
Tragedy KehcarscC.
EDEN MvSEE-S-The Dresden Shepherdess
EMPIRE THEATRE sl5-The Masqueraders
FIFTH AVENUE Observation-Disclosures
GARDEN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Christopher
HARLEM OPERA HOUsE-s:i5-The Cotton King
HARRIGAN'S THEATRE s-The Major.
IiERALp SQUARE TIN ATRE-S:lj-Rob Roy.
IGoYTS THEATRE $40 A Milk White Flag.
IRVING PLACE THEATRES :lj-Papegeno.
ROSTER a. RIALS-Naudevie
I.YCEiM THEATRE S:30--The Case 81 Rebellious
MFNDEISSOtN GLEE CLUB HALLS :lJ-Concert
METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSES Samson and Dalila.
rALMER'S THEATRE-S-The Fatal Card.
lRoCTORS-1c a. m. to 1880 m.-Naudevile.
STANDARD, THEATRES: 30-Too Much Johnson
STAR THEATRES l5-The Old Homestead.
iiTii STREET THEATRE-S-H
'HE 4TH-NNE-? n. m. to. p. m The TIFFANY chapei'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-08
LILICOKALdNTS FUTURE

Whoever wrote Lh.okalani's letter OF rcnun-
citation and submission did il well II H. Il
frank. unequivOcGl document. disclosing neither
transportation nor cowardiCe, and il Is dignifcd
by a plea for clemency in behalf Of her mis-
chlevous adhercnts. Ii Is quite true. as the
reply sent TO her by the Hawaiian Government
sets forth, that her abdication Is In a sense SUI
periuous inasmuch she forfeited her crown
two years ago by her attempt at gross usNrpa
ton Of power in defiance Of the Constitution;
but II is doubtless fact also that her formal
abandonment Of the claims which she has been
asserting and endeavOring 10 maintain by in
trigue and violence Is Of practical value 10 the
Republic II reduces 10 n minimum the danger
Of another outbreak against the existing order.
and supplies a substantial guarantee OF universal
acquescence In the results Of the revolution.
The ex-Queen is properly informed that her sur
render will not affect the proceedings which
have been begun 10 ascertain what part she
took In the recent Royalisi uprising. bun never
theless we do not suppose that she IL destined
to undergo the fate to which she was dev0ting
the republican leaders a year ago. She will
probably he banished. and. II allowed to choose
her place Of exile. repair to England
This probability suggests the reflection that
something ought In honor to bc done for her in
the United States-not by the Government or
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even by popular subscription. but ny 'noS' 'n''-
vid,ns who have been Instrumental III bc'ra!lhS
her into her present ignominiouS ana uhhapp!
blight II il true that this country ~ o""hn
by the lawful acts OF the President. ann II ih'sh'
be- possible TO produce ingenious arguments W
sustain the proposition that. having Dcch ainei
and allotted by Mr.. Cleveland IN hcr attempts
to regain the throne. she is entitled 10 pecuhi-
ary rccompcnsc from The people OF Inc 'ni'en
States for what she has lost in consequence. II
she had promptly and in good falth accep'e"
her overthrow as final. she might nave saved
good deal out Of the wreck. and not improbably
have obtained Il pension from the HAWAIIAN
Republic And that Mr.. Clcvelands conduct
was Il powerful if not Il paramount influence I'D
dss,ading her from that course Is hardly open
to debate Through him. therefore. she has ap-
narentlv lost the means of Il comfortable ana
respectable existence But he will find il Diff
cult. indeed we think Impossible. 10 shift the
responsibility upon the people. They and their
representatives in Congress completely rep'Idi-
atcd his policy and acts the moment they ascer-
tanned what he was trying 10 accomplish, ana
he Is cstopped. as II seems to us. from trans
ferring 10 their shoulders the burden which he
may be Justly cnreated 10 carry.
The United States is not required by any obi
CATION of honor or comfy 10 pension the cx-
Queen OF the Hawaiian Islands but. on the
other hand. she is warranted in looking 10 GER
tain citizens Of the United States for pccunary
support. Beyond doubt President Cleveland
ought to start n subscription. putting himself
down for handsome amount. Ten thousand a
year we should say. would be Il suitable income
for Iuokalani. and il the President guaranteed
onchalf of tina, sum. only 10 per cent Of his
annual salary. the other half. "" should hope
would be contributed by the rest OF her adher
ents in this country. who have aided him in
bringing her into her present wrcicheh condi
tion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-08
~ INTERESTING CONFESSION.

European critics Of the United States notably
"The London Saturday Review" for many years
past have been pointing The finger of scorn at
mcnt. Of American cities. Most candid Ameri-
cans will admit with shame the Justice OF this
arraignmcnt. though they would question its
good taste. in view Of the fact that the munich
pal abuses of American cities are largely due
10 the presence In them Of ignorant and I'M
moral. If not immoral. immigrants from Europe.
After unloading their human Stag on our shores,
of n doubt that republican institutions naturally
and necessarily produce Stag That Is one Of
the stock arguments Of THE Saturday Review. -
sometimes known rs The Saturday Revilcr
against republican institutions. American cities.
they say. are badly governed; even Americans
admit 1t. European cities are. as Il rule. well
governed Therefore. republican form of
II has Il convincing sound tn the English hunt
ing squire who sees ii in his Review" Ordi-
nary he would skip any article about such an
insignificant division of the world as America
bul it So happens ihat he has been planning n
trip 10 the suburbs Of NcwYork in order To
hunt The Rocky Mountain grizzly bears that
are there 80 numerous And so he wades
through the whole thing. uicrlng the while
many Il by George" and "Dcmmci Just fahncy.
now.' in the iimc-lonorcd way peculiar to pro-
vIncial EngIishmcn.
But even while 1t is busly engaged In throw.
Ing stones at the United States. The Saturday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-08

Review" Is forced to confess that 1t Ii living
in n glass house. 1t declares that the city OF
London Is honeycombed with corruption. AT
the March elections for the County Couh
ellis" it says. 9TH, bosses. who have captured
"the machine, and are running 1t for all II is
worth in their own interests, will make n de-
"ternined effort to retain and consolidate their
..posltion and, If they are successful in getting
their Jokes once more firmly on our necks, then
Heaven help London. The third time Is the
charm and this time Tammany VIII have come
Ito stay. Ncw.York having smashed Tammany,
many Of the highest 'sachems,' from Richard
Croker down. are unemployed. and for prtl-
dental reasons are probably anxious just now
.to keep out of the way Of the indignant citizens
'.whom they have so long plundercd. They
..mcht do worse than come to London TO teach
their mtators here. comparative novices as
"yer. how the thing is done. II London Is TO
'bc saved it can be done by following the ex-
ample Of those in New-Y0rk.
So Door dcspised, dirty. ring ridden and ILL
governed Ncw-York is held up 10 London, not
as horrible example, but ms model TO he
initiated and bv THE Saturday Review. TOO.
Apparently some good may be found in Naza-
roth. after ALL In spite Of the fact that London
and all other great European cities are con
s,antly dumping the refuse Of their population
on tho docks Of New York. the American me-
tropolIs has cxtortcd Il compliment from the
Thersi'cs Of English journalism that we are
sure will excite tho amaZement and wrath OF
many Of ts readers. For it Is directly in the
teeth Of what II has been laying down for
many years the Law and the Gospel in regard
to the United States.
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TWELVE PAGES.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING

Foreign.-The Chinese warships Chen-Yuen and
Tine-Yuen were sunk; the bombardment OF the
island for.s at Wei-Hai-Wei by the japanese
continued - Heavy snOwstorns prevailed
throughout Great Britain and gales swept va
rious other portions Of Europe. - II was an
nounced that Princess Maud Of Wales Is to
marry the Prince Of Naples. =+ Sir ". V.
whiteway Premier Of Newfoundland, succeeded
in completing a Cabinet
Congress-Both branches in session. -
Senate: Discussion Cf the proposition for
cable to Hawaii continued; the nomination OF
General Schofeld TO be Lieutenant-Genera! was
confirmed House The Administration
financial bill and all substitutes proposed for II
defeated.
Domestic-Heavy snowstorms and intense cold
prevailed all over the country. &C., Thc Ike
publican members of the Legislature tonight
nominated ex-Congressman Charles r. Skinner
Of WATERFOWL for Superintendent of Education.
and Dr. Albert Van Der Veer. Of Albany, for
Regent Of the University. -= The session OF
the Debs trial was taken up with Debs's cross
examination =-- President Baker, OF the chi
cago Board OF Trade. withdrew his resignation;
the put" and cali room was closed. -
Fire destroyed the Denison Hotel in Indianapolis
City and Suburban.-A copy Of the Removal
bill reached Mayor Strong. who appointed
public hearing for tomorrow. - An angry
crowd in Brooklyn threatened 10 lynch motor
man who had run over and Killed young
man. - workman was seriously burned III
q fire in the big shot-tower near the Bridge -
The annual dinners OF the Williams and Ham
nton alumni were held. =- The foreman OF
gang Of workmcn was killed by Broadway
cable-car Another big mass-meetng 10
impress upon the Legislature the need OF doing
its duty to this city was held in Harlem.
snaeches being made by DR.. Parkhurst. James
q Carter and others - Stocks were dull, but
showed strength.
The Weather-Torccast for to-day: Colder
with northerly gales Temperature yesterday:
Highest. IL: lowest. ); average s'e
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-08

In no country Of the world is business trans.
acted In a more easygoing way than in Switzer.
land None but a counrryman OF William Tell
we are sure could have hit on the device for com.
b.ning pleasure and business inaugurated at &c.
neva by tine manager Of the telephone exchange
there. The city of Calvin Is famed for Its mu.
steal boxes. and the manager has installed sever.
al at the exchange and adapted them to the
wires IN such a way that he can give one or more
of his subscribers the benefit OF tune at will.
Thus II he is unable to furnish connection on
call he can entertain the waiting subscriber with
a waltz intermezzo. or other piece Of music. This
system would hardly answer. however. in New.
York with us. when people are anxious to talk
Of stocks shares prices of produce etc. they are
not in the mood fox melodious interludes and
we cannot imagine metropolitan banker. say,
for instance Mr. Russell Sage, on being informed
that Mr. Gould wire is busy, answering All
right let me- have I Owe Ten Dollars to
O'Grady'"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-08

emergency. And the band. too! No brass pan"
ever played more industriOusly or more sa's-
factorily on a public occasion
We congratulate Mr.. Platt And we mummy
hone that he will do it again and nave announcer
ono II is so cheering and so enllghtenlng
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-08
man. Mr.. Hill seems to be burdened with
surplus of appetite and deficit Of consistency.

Even the Democratic brethren are in a fair
way to realize the force Of the laconic remark
once uttered by Republican statesman, that q
surplus is easier to manage than a deficit"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-08

expressed the opinion that Mayor Schicren
would be unlikely to approve their action lie
dsapprovcd it yesterday with memorandum
tbo; IL brief but strong. He declares that the
grants in question are not rcvocabc III the will
of the Common Council and says thai the reso-
luton could have no effect whatever i'll law.
and no effect in fact except for mischief. He
adds that there has been too much disturbance
of public order in Brooklyn already. and that
ANYTHING tending to the continuance of disorder
should be discouraged That is talk Of the right
sort. Mr. Schieren has justified the good opin-
ion which is entertained regarding him by put
ting his foot down firmly on the Aldcrmens
farcical and mischievOus proceeding
The snowstorm which swoopcd down upon the
city last evening made everybody think Of the
great blizzard. although its beginning was total
" unlike that Of the famous storm of 1855. 1t
appears to be an OldfashiOned snOwstorm rather
than Il blizzard, however, and extends over
good part Of the United States. causing great
delay TO trains and much suffering TO all exposed
10 the cold. We are having winter in earnest
for Il certainty. According to the Weather Bu-
rcau. the snow Is likely to continue during the
early part Of to-day. and then colder weather II
predicted again. II was an old negro VINO sage
ly remarked he had noticed that If he pulled
through February he always pulled through the
rest of the year Those who are lucky enough
10 pull through the present February may GER
tany have little apprehension OF any DINER
weather that 1895 may have in store FOR 'hem'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-08

No progress Is being made toward reducing
the number Of grade crossings in this State but
NewJersey is taking some practical steps that
promise good results. Already the railway
tracks have been elevated in some Of the cities
In that state. and a plan IL now under con-
sideration whereby such work IL to be done the
company paying 81 per cent Of the cost the
State % per cent and the municipality the re-
naming 10 per cent At least one OF the rail-
road companies has gven'i its consent to the bill
embodying this plan New-Iersey is leading the
country in the matter of good roads. and also
seems to he setting a good example in dealing
with the embarrassing question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-08


The Power Of Removal bill reached Mayor
Strong Yesterday Under the Procedure ac'
which received the Governors approval Oh
Wednesday, the Mayor cannot return IT To Al
banv In less than two days and he Is required
TO give a public hearing on 1t. This hearing
will take place tomorrow at noon ana VIII
probably be Il purely formal affair. MI Strong
expects that the bill will be in the Governor
hands on Monday and be promptly approved.
by "Wednesday he will be prepared to MI severai
offices. and yesterday he Informed those com
missioners who have offered their designations
that their official life will cease on that day.
The people, who elected Mayor Strong. will be-
gin then to get what they bargained for in the
way of reform administration.
The Republican members Of the Legislature
at caucus held last evening took action Of in
terest and importance to all the people of the
State. They selected, by a unanimous vote in
each case. Mr.. Charles Il. Skinner for State
Superintendent Of Public Instruction and Dir.
Albert Vanderveer to I'LL vacancy in the Board
of Regents. Both Of these are excellent selec.
lions. Mr. Skinner has long been connected
with the Educational department. and served for
six years as deputy under Superintendent Ora
per. Dr. yandcrveer is an eminent physician
Of Albany. There is especial fitness in putting
a member OF his profession on the Regents
Board. because the granting of certificates to
physicians and surgeons educated in this State
has recently been placed in the hands of the
Regents.
When the Brooklyn Aldermen passed rcso-
luton purporting TO deprive the trolley roads
Of the privilege OF using the streets The TRIBUNE
remarked that it WAS piece of buncombe' and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-08

History will unhesltatingly recognize the De-
mocracy as the only party that ever seriously
contended that the country could support It's
credit by borrowing money and restore pros
perity by increasing it's Understanding debt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-08

With blizzard approaching. II not already
here the citizens OF New York will be glad to
know that the Board Of Estimate and Apportion-
has given to Colonel Waring the extra
money that he asked for 10 clean the streets
The people know that their money will be well
spent and that every dollar will go toward put
ting the streets In proper condition. and not
toward supporting Tammany heelers and bum
mers' I'm idleness
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-08

First senator I'M surprised his admirers by
accepting an invitation to dinner at the White
House, and nov he further puzzlcs them by
d!n!aS with bis favonts enemy. senator Cor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-08

Secretary Carlisle guesses that the Treasury
surplus for the calendar year of 1929 will exceed
So 900 900 and the country guesses that MIR. Car
Isle doesn't know what he IL guessing about.
All signs indicate that the country IL altogether
the more accurate guesser OF the two.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-08

When the Brooklyn Aldermen passed reso-
luton purporting TO deprive the trolley roads
Of the privilege Of using tho streets. The Tribune
remarked that it WAS a piece of buncombe, ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-08

DR. Parkhurst has written a book on our
Fight with Tammany" The next work Of the
kind will probably be on our Fight with
BOSSES"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-02-08

The Removal bill came To- town yesterday with
the bitterly cold snowstorm and certain Tam
many officials shivering violently. They
quake more at the thought OF the bill than OF
the blizzard