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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
LAX METHODS At THE POsTOFFICE.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir TIE articles In The Tribune OF the 18th and
1Sth insts concerning the very lax business methods
1n our city Postofice. and the wholesale dismissal
OF experienced clerks os,ensbly for ineficiency
but presumably because OF their Reptblicanisn.
must be bitter draught for the admirers of our
Civil Service rules to guam. The fact that none
can pass within the golden gates save after n rigid
examination and ostentatious ceremony bu; that
no United States statute exists to prevent their
expulsion whenever political greed or vindctive rea-
son demands, may perhaps be news to citizens bu.
80 il appears to be- 1t would probably be easy
work for a Federal ''Lexow Committee to discover
that every place in the city Pos,ofce that could by
any distorted possibility be excepted" from scrub
woman 10 division station superintendent, has been
delivered over 10 spolsmen OF the Tammany per-
suasion for themselves friends, save where a
deal" was made or the hand OF Mr.. Bisse came
down heavily from motives Of policy or decOrum.
and IL would be equally easy 10 show that many
or those who replaced sterling officers and clerks
have fallen by the Wayside from natural inability
20 perform the work expected OF them. The Money
order Department has been particularly blessed In
this respect and thus its discipline and efficiency
nave suffered II Is true that stern enemy OF
sparhacles' and apt political teetotum en-
oeiVors still to supervise that division OF our Post
once. and to perform the work that his efficient
predecessor did well for twenty years; but the
tnrd successor to the Republican first assistant
s.uperlntendent is now laboriously filling the po-
ss.uon OF the Union veteran who was displaced by
pr Dayton while the immediate follower Of the
MHspuoiican second assistant was inglorousy re-
NoSeo 70 the ranks for reasons. and the politician
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
THE FRENCH AMBASSADORS VIEWS.
NJ PATENOTRE SAYS THAT THE ELECTION OF NJ
FNRE MEANS 40 CHANGE IN THE
POLICY or FRANCE

FAIRE MEANS No CHANGE IN HE
POLICY or FRANCE
Washington. Jan. 1.-THE election OF VI. Faure,
said NJ Jules Patenotre the French Ambassador
70 the United States means change In the
name OF the President OF France but not a change
of political party NJ. Faure was a member OF the
Cabinet which resigned few days ago, ana Is
. therefore a friend OF NJ Casmr-Perier. 1t is not
likely that there will be a change In political policy.
as the same party TO which NJ. Casimlr-Perier be-
Ionged is still in power. 1t Is fortunate thing. l
think that We do decay in France In making
hours-ess than that. in fact-have elapsed since
NJ Casimir- Perier rendered his resignation, ana
here we have his successor selected. Quick action
in such cases serves bring quiet to the country,
which is always. OF course, somewhat aSltated
when the office OF President Is vacant ana Min
isterial crisis Is at hand an
what will become OF VI. Caslmir- Perler? re-
peatad the Ambassador HE Will retire from po-
ntical life | suppose. He did not want the Presi-
lency when it was given 10 him. and he Is prob
ably thankful to be enabled to retire;
AS to the cry OF Long live the King. uttered
by the Duke de la Rochefoucauld in the Chamber
OF Deputies Yesterday when VI. Casimr-Perier,s
letter had been read NJ Patenotre said that II
meant nothing Such cries were always to be
heard at such times. but the Royallsts had no
power in the administration OF affairs There
we're scarcely twenty-five of the Royast party in
the Chamber. the Ambassador said
NJ Patenotre has known the new President OF
France for twenty years. but they have not seen
much OF each other. the Ambassador has been
absent from his country on diplomatic service
most OF that time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
FRANCES SYSTEM MUST BE CHANGED
JOSEPH THORoN EXPRESSES HIMSELF FREELY
OK AFFAIRS IN HIS NATIVE LAND

JOSEPH TiiDRoN ENIRESSES HIMSELF fht.f>i-i
Ok AFFAIRS IN HIS NATIVE LAND
Joseph Theron. president OF the French Benevo-
lent Society. seen at the Catholic Club last
night He expressed himself gratified at the
result Of the French election II am glad. said he,
that Brsson defeated. He is 50 extreme In
his views that il would have been bad thing for
France had become President. Felix Faure Is a
conservative Republican. He represents about the
same element as Casmir Perier but not quite such
an aristocratic element OF H. The Periers were al
He'd by marriage to many OF the oldest and highest
Of the nobility. and being man Of great wealth
the ex- President surrounded himself with a multi
tude OF servants This gave the radical elements
chance to attack him and accuse him OF setting up
court and that sort OF thing President Faure is
man Of wealth. and is engaged in the shipping busi-
ness lie made a good Minister OF Marine. and VIII
make good President II he does not lose his nerve
The way his predecessor did | should think that
this crisis would awaken the French pe"ple 10
sense OF the defects OF their present system or gov
eminent II they going TO have Republic the
only way is 10 have It arranged as IT Is here. Have
a responsible President. and make the heads of
departments his secretaries.
The present system in France is absurd. The
President Is "A igurehead He is irresponsible
and can do nothing II he wants 10 carry OUT GER
tain policy his ministers can say To MIN, NO, We
are RESPONSIBLE the country and not YOU ana VIII
do as we please Then there IL all this waste or
time of interrogating the ministers In the Cham
hers and the trying get votes antagonstic 10 the
policy OF the Government. The plan doesn't work
The American plan must he adopted over there;
AZ 10 the pretenders the throne-in this part or
the nineteenth century pretender must be a man
who OF himself can inspire confidence anu prov
his right 10 reign by display OF those hgh quail
ties which are demanded in II ruler nardly CON
slider the two pretenders AS seriously existing poht-
ically. They are only two boys VINO nave done
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
MURDERED BY AN ANARCHIST.

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF MILAN STABBED IN
HIS OFFICE-THE ASSASSIN CAPTURED.
Rome. Jan. 17.-Signor Cell. A;torney-General
Of the Province Of Milan. was stabbed to death
I'm his office to-day The assassin was captured
by policeman guard at the door. He is an
Anarchist. The doorkeeper says that he gained
admission by processing to have legal business
with the AttorneyGeneral.
The motive Of the assassination Is clear. This
whole district has been Tor years hotbed OF
Anarchist and Socialist conspiractes and there
has been no end Of trials for sedtlon Many
revolutiOnists are now awaiting trial Among
the agtators Cell is known as the Anarchist
killer" At the opening Of the Judiclal year ne
delivered an address denouncing the Anarchists
and pedging himself to bring as many as pos
sbe to Justice After making this speech he re-
ceived many threatening letters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
THE POsTOFFICE DEMORAT.IZATION.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir A. confidently predicted by The Tribune
In issue shortly after the accession to office OF
Joseph Elliott. IT, az superintendent Of the money
order department Of the Gene.al Postofice. the
dropping Of old and experienced clerks In that de-
partment IL continued The designations of Superin-
endent Plimley. Assistants Curtain and Ballard and
chief clerk Mott followed by that OF
James Gray. jr, the chief bookkecper OF the di-
vision, who has an honorable record of twenty-one
ycars' service. Mr. Grays position was the only
one OF It's kind In the Postofce Department. lie
having charge Of some 5000 accounts with postmas-
ters In the United States. paying over Slb;VoWv
I'm drafts which were drawn against credits allowed
by the department at Washington This business
was handled by himself. Mention OF this oiicai wa
made In the Postmaster Generals report OF lss',
where II was said that the bookkeeper was an eN-
merit OF many years standing" When salaries were
cut at tina; time no reduction was made IN ms case
The Postal act OF March .. 1888. defined the pacr
ard SALARY. but the commission. whose labors nave
resulted so dsastrousy to many good men, decided
maj the act not mandatory. Mr.. Gray was
accordng.y dropped. Mr. Gray's vigorous protect
NJ one wear ago upon the summary dismissal OF my
heper was evidently not forgotten. nor me tacs tna'
Mr. GRAY Is a Republican. CLEnh'
New-York, jan D.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
THE NEED OF CRUSHING "BossTsM

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: AS Republican, ! wish 10 express t. Won
my ttanks for your opposition to bossism In the
Republican party. Tn" vitality OF that party II
never found outside OF the peoples patriotism and
their desire FOR political purity. with such issues
II succeeds. Declining into deals and spells. II fails
Repubcanism in New York State has been repeat
eddy depressed 10 defcl: by the practical politics
OF bosses and I'm New-York city 1t has been par
ayzcd by the dominance OF petty leaders Hating
Tammany Democracy. real Republicans add To IA
tired unspeakab lccontcmpt FOR Tammany trading
Repubcansm. Ity thousands they have absiain"i
from voting. or have even voted Tor Democrats
prcferrng the triumph II the cEemy 10 the success
OF hypOcritical betraycrs II the Old oNa-fttirnei
herd IL permitted to feed upon the fruits of The
great 81 victory, SWIM punishm. NJ VIII follow In
the people, not in the bosses. I'm good government,
not In spoils. remain the power and motive Of Re
pubicansm :. q. W.
New York Jan. II, 1896
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
THE OTHER SIDE.

To the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir One OF your contemporaries has lately
printed letter in which the stale grievances OF
the four ex-members OF the New-York Shakespeare
Society are. for the hundredth time. exploited.
II these gentlemen believe themselves 10 have been
wrongly expelled. the courts open to them.
though they appear to prefer the newspapers as
long will print for them.
At any rate the WORK Shakespeare Society
is weary OF their claims, and has refused TO pass
upon them again. They have an ancient and
fshlike smell: and moreover. the New-Tork Shake
speare Society like every other organized body.
proposes TO judge of the QUALIFICATIONS o. Us own
members APPLETON MORGAN,
President OF the New-York Shakespeare Society.
New-York. Jan. Il. 1885.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
WHY NOT TRY GONDOLA CARS7

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: Referring TO the need Of a moro efficient and
practical method for the removal Of snow. which
has been sufficiently apparent during the past week
might not an arrangement be made with certain
sreet-car lines by which gondola cars could be oper
atel, which would to carry off the snow much
more rapidly than the present system Of carts? II
this method were operated only upon the cable lines
and during hours of the least travel. the saving
both in time and money would be OF Importance
one gondola should do the work OF twenty carts
and in one-quarter OF the time The matter Of the
final disposition Of the snow. whether 1t be dumped
into the bay. upon barges. at the termlni or the
lines the Street Commissioner should decide.
J. PRESTON CARSON.
Nem.York Ian II lS9J
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir In your issue Of the Sth inst. II ~ announcer
that "the Trunk-Llne Association decided 10 WIN
draw the privileges accorded to ministers on ana
after March 81, but the NewYork Central mas de
cided to do The principal reason TOT
the action is that the ministers have abused the
privileges granted them and have loaned the per
mits given them by the companies and IN some
cases have sold them" This Is doubtless "
severe shock 10 thousands OF honest ministers !"
our country. For II has been noted FAVOR SNOW"
to very many OF limited salaries. VINO have KEPT the
conditions upon which such orders have been grant
ed The terms printed upon the orders, anu
must have the clerical signatures to be avaiaoie'
NOT transferable IN put In itailcs ana capItais,
ana thus emphasized as an important matter III the
agreement And yet this distinguishing privilege y
abused by the ministry loanng ana even seiiihs
the permits"
This IL egregious shamefacedness IN the betrayai,
or sacred VOWS. IL partakes OF the JUDAS spirit oi
covetousness among the apostles OF Christ. IL ne-
serves rebuke and condemnation We are not pre-
pared TO believe II has prevailed to any great ex.
tent, unless the railroad companies 40 declare And
as the grautous Kindness has been highly appre .
cated by the clergy at large. and as tney haVe
become accustomed to the favor. II seems now ana
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir In view Of the prevalence Of grippe, wish
to call attention 10 the condition Of the hoorng In
our street cars The filthy mud and sputa contain
ing germs Of disease which the wooden strips hoih
day after day and week after week are Alarming
from the standpoint OF health little inquiry mas
convinced me that these car-noorngs are seldom
cleaned. Duplicate blocks Of flooring strips shOuId
be kept and changed daily As the uatl'I n RW
stands there IL far more danger health from rid
ing In a horsc-car than In walking In our mudIY
streets. For the streets have AT least the D,ieHl
Of outdoor ar while the closed horse-car. win ts
little ventilation carries the same MN IN rs nooI-
ing day after day one conductor told me the moor,
ing OF his had not been cleaned for a mohth
Let the public examine every ear ihey pohrn anu
Observe this serious menace to health Let many
protests be made and this evil can be cured T. :
Sew York Jan. u. 1886,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
NJ CASIMIR-PERIER BROKEN DOWN.

WEEPING BITTERLY WHEN TOLD HOW THE
DEPUTIES RECEIVED HIS RESIGNATION.
Paris. Jan. l7-When the report OF the scene IN
the Chamber OF Deputies on the occasion OF the
reading OF the Presidents message Of resignation
reached the Palace OF the E.ysee last evening. NJ
Caslmr- Perier broke down completely and wept bit
terly for time. His physician says that ne
VIII need several months OF absolute rest before ne
will be the same man he when he was elected
President last June
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
THE DUKE OF ARGYLL TO RETIRE.
1T Is ANNOUNCE THAT HE Will LEAVE PUBIL

IT Is ANNOUNCED THAT HE WILL. LEAVE PUBLIC
LIFE-HIS CONDITION.
London. Jan. 1.-THE Duke OF Argyll who was
stricken with syncope while speaking In Glasgow
on the evening OF January l5 has regained his
strength but IL is announced in Glasgow that he has
cancelled all OF his ecturing and otner engagements
and will retire from public life.
The Duke OF Argyll will remain at Lord kelyins
house for the present He wrote yesterday 10 local
politician that he had been subject to attacks OF
syncope FOR long time. having had fifteen or them
in thirty years. He recovering rapidly, he said.
A bulletin this evening. however says that he has
feverish symptoms and is not we'll as yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18

who succeeded to the position Of cashier was also
proved incapable and worthless for the duties
CURED ana a final vacation given TO him.
The dismissal of the two experienced bookkeepers
ana their many colleagues after years Of faithful
service has been only more recent act Of vim
dlctlVeneSS IN the reform comedy farce and behind
the scenes we may see the features of our President
as he views the absolute notification OF all in
tended laws of Civil Service, and within the next
half. hour issues another manifesto extending" the
much abused rules to protect a half-dozen messen-
gers porters in an Alaskan custom house.
Newly ork. Jan. -. 1895. ~ READER"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
THE SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY OFFICERS
ERRORS CONCERNING THE RECENT ELECTION
CORRECTED.

THE SHAKESPEARE SOCIETY OFFICERS.
ERRORS CONCERNING THE RECENT ELECTION
CORRECTED
III the Editor Of The Tribune
Sir: A little paragraph about the New-York
Shakespeare Society that managed to get Itself
printed in The Tribune during the last week Of
December is a singular blending OF truth and
error Mr. Appleton Morgan. for example, is named
as president. but his election. which was made for
a term OF three years in April 1892 is incorrectly
stated 10 have taken place at recent meeting.
Mr. Morgan still claims TO be president although
lawyers hold that by moving out of New-York and
qualified himself for the office. Not to speak Of
other errors less material Mr.. Albert r. Frey. who
was formerly secretary of the society. re-
any legal way reelected to office in the society
The list of trustees il also incorrectly given
Finally, the ASSERTION that a Mr.. Nelson Wheat
croft is treasurer OF the society is dangerously
misleading. Mr.. Wheatcroft is not even a member
of the society. His has never been brought
before the Executive Committee for approval nor
elected 10 membership at any legal meeting of the
society nor has he paid his fees 70 the lawful
treasurer. 1t seems likely that he has been de-
ceved by designing person or persons into
paving fees into the wrong hands and claiming a
membership and an office that do not belong 10 him
THOMAS r. PRICE.
Vice president and member of the Board of Trus
W. ". NEN1NS
Chairman Executive Committee and member Of the
JAMES L. REYNOLDS.
Treasurer and member of the Board of Trustees.
WILLIAM II. FLEMING.
Secretary and member OF the Board of Trustees.
New-York Jan. r. 1899
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
TO EvACUATE NEW CHwANG.

CHINESE TROOPS PREPARING To RETREAT-PEACH
ENJOYS NOT LIKELY TO START THIS MONTH.
London. Jan. 1.-THE Central News corre-
spondent in Shanghai telegraphs that the peace
ENJOYS are not likely to start for Japan this
month. Fifty thousand troops reported 10 be
in and around New-Chwang. The Chinese are
preparing TO retreat and are burying the breech-
blocks of the guns In the fort. The foreigners
expect that tho town will be looted as soon as
the troops retreat. The Chinese are already
looting the villages in the Ieighborhood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
NO RACKAROCK THERE.


To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir In the account OF the terrible powder eN-
plosion at Butte. Mont. given In The Iripuhe
this morning. the following sentence appears
There is the greatest popular Indignation over the
storage of nitro-gycerine giant powder and racka
rock in the heart OF the city. which Is responsive
for last nights horror" Allow me to say that no
rackarock was there, and II there had been IL
would not have exploded.
Rackarock is manufactured. transported ana
stored as two separate non-explosive ingredients.
which only combined by the blaster wheh
wanted for use. Respectfully yours.
S. r. DIVINE. inventor OF rackarock
New-York, Jan. II. 1885.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
NEWFOUNDLANDS FINANCIAL PLIGHT.
RUIN CAUSED BY THE COLLAPSE OF THE UNION
DISTRIBUTING RELIEF TO


81 Johns y. F., Jan. 1.-THE comments OF the
local press upon the Union Bank revelations are
severely condemnatory. The worst feature or the
affair Is that 100000 lost on directors &C.
counts alone. The prevailing opinion Is that the
bank will pay creditors about so cents on the dollar
The collapse of the Union Bank ruins nearly every
charitable institution in the country. Threats to
prosecute the late directors are made and the Gov
eminent Will probably be mpeed by the pubic
clamor to indict them. The Cover ment Will ad'
journ the session of the Legislature on Saturday
for a month. to prepare the public accounts and
financial measures for presentation at the regular
session, which opens about the middle or FEBRUARY
The Assembly tonight is debating resolution
the bill removing the disabilities OF Sir William
Whiteway and his colleagues Governor . Brien
has refused to assent the bill Sir Williams fol.
lowers who compose the present Ministry admit
their inability TO grappe with the crisis
Lady O'Bren's committee IL distributing relief
TO the extent of 800 weekly. This committee has
funds sufficient for only week or ten days more.
other committees are providing dinners and free
lunches. The steamer Virginia Lake, which VIII
proceed north tomorrow, will take the equivalent
OF 1000 barrels of provisions for needy coast set
tiers.
at ~ the dollar. to be, paid in three semi.
ing with their creditors privately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
SATISFACTORY TO GERMANY.

NJ FAURE THOUGHT. HOWEVER. NOT STRONG
ENOUGH TO DEAL WITH SOCIALISM
London Jan 1.-THE Berlin correspondent OF
THE Daily News" says that the election at Yer
saes doubtless will give great satisfaction in Ger
many as averting the fears Of Socialist influence.
Nevertheless public opinion IS in nowise sanguine Of
the stability of French policy. NJ Faures name
does not possess the authority or reputation to
warrant success in the deadly struggle with the
Socialist danger in France.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
WHY NOT AN AMERICAN CABLE?

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: The attempt of England TO get foothold
in the Hawaiian Islands is only another PROOF OF
the grasping selhshnes OF that nation Why
should the United States needlessy ALLEVIATE the
warm friendship which the people OF these Pacihc
islands have for us? Why should not Americans
build this ocean cable line? 1t Will grow more
and more necessity. Although a farmer OF Inn
tied means as much l need money In these
times l will periodically subscribe for a little
stock In American line from our Pacific coast
10 Honolulu "
Mohawk. ". Y. Jan. II, 1896
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
LORD RANDOLPHs CONDITION CRITICAL

HIS PHYSICIANS SAY THAT HE Is IN AN AID
vANcED STAGE OF PARALYSIS.
London Jan 1.-THE following bulletin was issued
bv Lord Randolph Churchills physicians at 3:@
D. m. to-day:
Lord Randolph Churchill is in an advanced stage
OF general paralysis. Any change in his condition
can only be slight and temporary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
THE ABYSSINIANS AGAIN DEFEATED.
MOWN DOWN BY HUNDREDS AND PIT TO FLIGHT

MOWN DOWN 81 III NM TT TO '|'S'@Ss
BY THE ITALIAN ARTILLERY
Rome. Jan. IA dispatch from Massowah says
that General Baratieri, commander OF the ltalap
troops in East Africa, again met Chief Ras Man.
gascia and his army last evening after pursuing
them for ten hours. The battle was fought south
of Coatt. The Italian artillery cut down the
enemy by the hundred and eventually put them ia
flight The Italian victory was complete and de.
csive The enemy ieft all their dead and wounded
and arms ammunition and quantities OF stores on
the field. Among the wounded were several chiefs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18
TWO RAILWAY WRECKS ~ TIRE WEST

Wadsworth. New. Jan. 1.-THE engine OF the
westbound overland passenger train jumped the
track at White Plains this morning. and the engine
and four cars were wrecked. Vincent Lafarge. head
brakeman was killed Martin Kline, engineer. ana
j. c. Van Why. fireman. were injured
Columbus Ohio Jan. IA collision occurred on
the Norfolk and Western Railroad at Lockoourne'
near this city. AT 3 O'Clock this morning, between
two freight trains Both engines were overturneo
and several cars were badly wrecked. NO one was
Injured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-18

will be very trying TO realize that the many should
suffer for the sake OF the few evildeers. Would II
not wise for the clergy express their views in
this grave matter and petition our honored railroad
companies to reverse their recent action?
Milestone, y. j.. Jan II, 1se-. T.. y. f.