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only with the obligation to look around and
amuse himself There is no profitable or accepta.
BILE Jew batting to be done on this side Of the
water. In the fatherland the pursuit engages
considerable attention, and there are no doubt
local reasons for It, one being that the perse-
cuted race consumes considerably less beer per
capita than its prosecutors, and that in conse-
auence 1t comes in time to possess most Of the
property, and to hold mortgages on most OF the
rest Herr Ahlwardt should visit Niagara and
Chicago, the two greatest wonders on the con-
tinent one illustrating the power OF water and
the other Of wind, and after seeing them he
should devote himself TO a study OF American
institutions in general, abandoning all ideas Of
missionary work In the line which he has pur-
sued at home, there being here no sort Of occa-
sion for It, and many reasons why II should not
be Instituted.
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SIXTEEN PAGES.
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-The British torpedo-boat Dryad
ana the Italian dispat ch-boat Archimede passed
through the Dardanelles. -= A Spanish Min
isterial crisis is said TO be imminent it is ex-
pected that Senor Renester the Minister of FL
nance, will resign - The Italian Chamber
paid a tribute to the memory of Major Toselli,
the commander of the massacred column in
Abyssinia. == At the annual congress Of the
National Agricultural Union ii was resolved TO
form an Agricultural party in Parliament. ==
The Queen in Council at Windsor formally pro-
rogued Parliament until the middle Of February.
-= John Mulholland, first Baron Dunleath,
died in London at the age of seventy-sX
CONGRESS.-Both houses in session. -
Senate Two bills for the settlement OF the
Governments account with the Pacific railroads
We're introduced; business was Of routine char
acter. === House: Galusha A. Grow. of Penn
sylvana. made a speech on the Presidents mes
sage; other proceedings were routine =- Both
bodies adjourned until Monday.
DOMESTTC.-Ex-S Senator Allen G. Thurman
died al his home in Columbus, Ohio. =- Carl
Schuz delivered the annual address before the
National Civil Service Reform Association in
Washington. == Ice yacht races took place on
Orange Lake, near Newburg. - A great gale
occurred the New-England coast. == a
Reading express train wrecked in Norris
town, Penn --= The Attorney-General Of the
state declined to bring an action to dissolve the
Wall Paper Trust.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-The Union League
Club passed a resolution asking for report
from. it's Committee Political Reform about
the recent Republican enrolment. - The an
nual dinner of Union College Alumni was held at
the Hotel Waldorf. -- Several points Of law
were argued before Judge Allison in Part III Of
General Sessions by the attorneys In the Tamsen
case. -- Or. ID Hunter McAlpin and Miss
Emma Rockefeller We're married at Tarrytown-
on-the- Hudson, in the home OF the father OF the
bride William Rockefeller. - The Board Of
Control of the Joint Traffic Association met and
organized, electng President Roberts. of the
Pennsylvania president - The Hene Monu-
ment Committee withdrew their offer Of the
Herter Fountain as gift to the city. - The
stock market irregular
THE WEATHER.-Forecast for to-day: Fair
probably followed by snow tonight, cold north
easterly winds. The temperature yesterday:
Highest, % degrees; lowest, 16; average, 1917.
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ment Of the considerations which should govern
the choice Of a place for such structure as this
memorial Is to be. Whatever might be said in
favor Of the entrance to Central Park as site
for an arch nothing is TO be said in its favor as
n site for monument The ground at that
point is depressed, and a considerable part OF
the effect which monument suitably placed Is
capable of producing would be lost in such
situation At the Riverside Park and Seventy
second-st. all the conditions adapted to such a
purpose are concentrated. This project does
not contemplate merely the payment Of a debt
10 the memory Of Union soldiers and sailors 1t
is to be not simply a testimonial Of gratitude
and veneration, but permanent means Of in
struction, Of patriotic inspiration, and of enjoy
ment to the beholder. Obviously therefore. it
should be placed where these potential utilities
will be most certainly developed; where 1t Will
overlook large territory, be visible from a1ar
and from every quarter, and thus extend its in
huence as widely as possible.
1t is a rather singular circumstance that pub
lie officials are usually less willing to accept the
advice Of experts on questions of art than in
other matters coming under their jurisdiction.
In questions of law. for example. the municipal
ity relies upon legal advice. Questions Of health
are referred TO sanitary authorities. The Dock
Board, having recently resolved to begin work
of waterfront Improvement, appointed com
mission especially qualified to settle the prob
lens involved in that scheme But in this case,
as often heretofore in similar circumstances, the
opinion of citizens who have made art In its
various forms their speciality is apparently CON
sidered to be Of slight Importance 1t is credit
able to Recorder Golf that at Tuesdays meet
ing, having expressed his own individual prefer
ence for the Plaza site, he went on to say that
in such a matter he thought the judgment of eX-
perts should be accepted. This is a state OF
mind which his colleagues in the Commission
ought to share and exemplify. 1t is not injuri-
Gus TO the reputation Of men who have achieved
success in other pursuits to acknowledge frankly
their limitations in matters Of art, but 1t Is an
unworthy use Of power to make their lack OF
knowledge Instantaneous to those whom they
are supposed 10 serve We sincerely hope that
in this instance they will not proceed as If their
recent decision were rreyocablc. There is no
need of haste. If the Commissioners are not
ready at this moment 10 abandon their prefer
enccs in Difference to the convictions Of experts
they should at least be willing to leave the ques
ton open TO further discussion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-13

Venezueans had as good right to arrest them
as to arrest any other disorderly persons But
II it was on disputed ground 1t was at most an
indscretion. for which some small indemnity
and an apology would be ample reparation; and
even that should be made without prejudice to
the final determination Of the ownership Of the
land.
Now this arrest did occur on disputed ground.
1t occurred on ground which Is claimed by both
Venezuela and Great Britain, but which Great
Britain admits Is fairly open to dispute That
is to saw it was west, and n considerable dis
lance west, of the notorious SchOmburgk line.
Everything east of that line Great Britain claims
as absolutely hers, and will not let 1t be sub
ject Of arbitration But the territory west Of
that line, in which this arrest was made. she Is
willing to submit 10 arbitration. SO. if this
smart-money story be true, Great Britain is
demanding exemplary and vindictive damages
for an act which, by her own admission, may
turn out to have been a very slight offence if
any, We cannot believe Great Britain would
assume such an attitude. The truth probably Is
that an ordinary claim for damages for unwar-
ranted arrest has been made. that 1t will be
granted and paid, that the Venezuelan officer
who made the arrest will be reprmanded for
indlscreet zeal, and that the incident will thus
he amicably ended.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-13
THE MEMORIAL SITE.

II is generally understood that the Soldiers
and Sailors Memorial Commission at its last
meeting decided upon the Plaza Site though it
was intlmated that further consideration might
be given TO the question. There certainly is no
reason why that decision should not be re-
Viewed and ii seems TO us that there Is good
reason why 1t should he reversed This Is not
a private undertaking, 10 be prosecuted by
means OF subscriptions, and concerning which
the community in general has only n limited
right TO express its wishes. On the contrary IL
Is wholly public work, to be paid for by public
funds, and 10 be executed under the direction
OF commission representing the municipality
and In fact consisting. with one exception. of
public officials. II is entirely proper therefore
that public opinion should be taken into account
by those who have authority to decide all ques-
tons relating 10 the project BY this we do
not mean unnstructed public opinion. but that
which is based upon sound considerations Of
fitness and advantage, and which follows the
guidance Of experts
In this case the experts have spoken In the
most decisive manner. The Fine Arts Fedora
ton presented 10 the Commissioners on Tuesday
a statement Of the reasons which convince them
that the Plaza site Is not n suitable one No
one, we think, who has read that document can
have failed to be impressed by its clear state
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-13
NO YURUAN SMART-MONEY.

We are not yet prepared to believe that Great
Britain has peremptorily demanded 100000
smart-money from Venezuela on account OF
the Yuruan incident. We have from the first
regarded the rlImor as grossly exaggerated and
shall not accept it without indubitable confrma-
ton. 1t seems on the face OF 1t preposterous.
Even the most rabd Anglophobe, before whose
eyes float continually visions Of British rapacty
and violence, must hesitate to credit so astound-
ing tale If it were a claim for compensation
for actual damages, the thing would be within
reason. 1t is probable that such claim has
been made. and will be satisfactorily met But
demand for big lump sum Of smart-money
is a different thing altogether. Smart-money
is not demanded as indemnity for loss or Injury.
1t is a sort Of international fine levied against
q Government for some fagrant sin. 1t Is re-
venge, wreaked in dollars and cents. 1t is TO
be demanded only when a Government has done
some gross and wanton wrong, for which ex-
emplary punishment should be inflicted. The
Yuruan incident had no such character.
Great Britain's grievance is that Venezuela
arrested some British policemen on the bank
Of the Yuruan River Apart from the fact Of
arrest. the men were not III treated. and they
were quickly released. No property was de
stroyed or cOnfiscated and no peclnlary loss
was inflicted. The case turns. then, upon the
circumstances and place OF arrest If it was
on ground indisputably known to be British, the
arrest was an outrage for which smart money
might well be demanded II II was on Venez
uelan ground il was not necessarily wrong II
may have been merely the exercise of lawful
authority. II the men were misbehaving. the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-13

Forthwith the phanthropic journal when nau
rescued her from the unjust Judge ana me
tyranny Of the law bazed out with picture
Of her and another biographical sketch Win
hair-lifing and soul-harrowing story OF the rop.
berry. No doubt there will be more pictures vi
her and stories about her If they ever eaten TIE
bold highwayman who took her 3D.
But, really, haven't we had suinciehcy u
this? Won't the girls please give us rest!
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-13

singular circumstance that 16 per cent OF the
votes on the canal appropriation were defective
Apparently many people had an exceedingly
hazy idea Of what the canal proposition IN
volved The large number Of defective ballots
is no impeachment Of the new method of voting
nor does it indicate the need of amending the
law in any particular
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-13

There is some hope for the more speedy dis
position of criminal business in this county in
The fact that a session Of the Court Of Oyer and
Tcrmincr will begin next Monday. More than
the usual number Of important trials have been
in progress in the General Sessions lately, and
some delay has been caused there by the transfer
to that court Of many excise cases. With JUS
tce Patterson sitting IN Oyer and Terminer
The large and expensive staff Of assistants main
tanned by District-Attorney Fellows should be
able to give better account Of themselves than
they have been doing recently
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-13

Tamsen's trial promises TO take a wide range
unless the claim set up by his counsel yesterday
is sustained. General Tracy contended that If
any offence had been committed it was against
the United States and therefore was not punish
able by the State. and declared that the case
involved one Of the most difficult and delicate
questions that have ever arisen between the
State and Federal governments. If this claim
is not sustained, the basis for an appeal or
series OF appeals. will at any rate have been
laid. The real issue involved in the Tamsen case
is the Sherff's responsibility for the escape Of
his prisoners, and to the nonlegal mind this
will seem the same whether the prisoners who
got away were apprehended by Federal or State
authorities
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-13

The grandstand at Brighton Beach has been
destroyed by fire. 1t ought never to be re-
built. The Brighton Beach racetrack has been
a mischief and injury and damage to honorable
sport The racing which has been carried on at
that place has been controlled by men whose
connection with the turf has been degradation
and disgrace.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-13

The most interesting feature Of the official
canvass Of the State in the minds Of most news
paper readers will doubtless be the large num-
Der Of defective ballots cast under the opera
ton Of the new law the first time ii was tried.
The defective ballots for the head Of the State
ticket number about $1,000, or nearly . per cent
Of the total. Last year about one-half of per
cent were blank and defective. The increase Is
marked. but still the total is not large as COM
pared with the result Of the adoption Of the
blanket ballot in some other States. 1t is q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-13

Poor Lord Dunraven! He must be convinced
by this time that Providence will never grant
him clear course.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-13

When Roswell p. Flower Governor Of this
State he not generally looked upon pos
sessng a delicate Of honor a highly
troublesome conscience. He approved in the
most emphatic manner the worst nfamies which
David B. Hill, the Sheehans. Murphy Maynard
and others perpetrated in stealing seats and in
other offences against decent government Now
Mr. Flower is extremely anxious that the Brook
Ign Bridge Trustees shall betray their trust by
sacrificing the Brooklyn Plaza to the trolley
lines He is reported saying that Mayor
Schleren, who opposes this ndefensble scheme
for the ruin of the Plaza does not have the
courage of his convictions The people Of New
York had sad experience Of the sort OF courage
in doing wrong which Mr. Flower exhibited
when he was Governor He asserts that Mayor
Scheren does not dare "tO do right in the face
Of Republican criticism" Governor Flower never
feared to do wrong politically in the face Of the
criticism and censure Of all the respectable peo-
pie In the State. He admits frankly that he
owns stock in the trolley companies. which, he
says ought TO take possession OF the Brooklyn
Plaza, but he adds that his ownership OF stock
does not blind him ito what Is right" II Gov
ernor Flowers ideas Of what is right had been
approved by the voters. the vilest schemes Of
the Tammany Ring and of the Sheehan Ring
would now be hourishing unchecked In all parts
of this State.
There is a decided difference between economy
and the cheese pairing policy which has come to
be known by the name Of Holmanism II the
present Congress does its duty. 1t will steadily
adhere to the and scrupulously eschew the
other.
That the honor Of giving a name 10 a street
may worthy be conferred on Mr. Stranahan.
who has long been known the First Citizen
Of Brooklyn. will not be denied by any who are
familiar with the great work that he has done
for that city, but it may be seriously doubted
whether 1t Is wise to do away with estab-
lshed name In order to pay this compliment
At all events, 1t is only proper to consult the
people most Immediately nterested-those Nv
ing on the street In question-as Mayor Schleren
proposes to do before taking action on the reso-
luton rather hastily adopted by the Common
Council
Herr Ahlwardt. the Prussian Jew-baiter and
highly reverberatirg member OF the Rechstag
would have done wisely to leave his mission be-
hind him. encumbering his visit to this country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-13

How far Philadelphia is from being an earthly
paradise was indicated by the testimony heard
yesterday by the investigating committee of the
Senate. From this it appears that vice -four
ishes in that city to frightful extent, and seem
ingly the police have been as completely in
league with the lawbreakers as those OF this
city were shown to be by the LexOw Commit
tee. The existence Of an extensive system OF
Matchmaking is more than limited at. The wei
fare Of the city demands that the probe should
be pushed unsparingly. 1t is to be hoped that
the committee will have the resolution to carry
the work on which it has entered to the end
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-13

When the Board of Estimate begins work
on the final estimates next Monday it will be
confronted with a difficult task. In making up
the provisional estimates 1t scrupulousy re-
Trained from following the Tammany practice
of keeping the amounts down, with the expecta-
ton Of increasing them after the election. Never
theless, there is a strong likelihood that the
Board will be obliged to add a considerable
amount TO the total of the first estimate. The
present city officials have the task thrust upon
them Of making good the omissions Of their
Tammany predecessors and putting the city on
a basis of paying as it goes. The taxpayers are
well aware that the money now spent is honestly
used, and will not be disposed to grumble If their
tax bills are somewhat larger than in the past.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-13

9s,etu9lork Dailp Gribm,re
FoUNDHD BY HORACE GREELEY
FRIDAY. DECEMBER 49, 1895.
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Herr Ahlwardt. the Prussan Jew-baiter and
highly reverberatirg member OF the Relchstag.
would have done wisely to leave his mission be-
hind him. encumbering his visit 10 this country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-13

There is decided difference between economy
and the cheese-paring policy which has come to
be known by the name Of Homanism. II the
present Congress does its duty, 1t will steadily
adhere to the one and scrupulousy eschew the
other.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1895-01-28
NELSON AND CLOUGH.

We do not hesitate to say that the
deal does not suit the rank and file
of the Republican party in Mime
sofa. More, objection is taken to
Clough as governor than to Nelson as
senator.-BaTnesville Review.
When the News said, with Nelson,
Becker and Owen in the field, that Min
nesota was sureof a good governor,
we should have hedged little had we
thought of the ieutenancy business.
But we are willing Mr.. Ciough should
make our prophecy good.-Glyndon
News.
Knute Nelson has reached the high
est round but one in the ladder of his
political fame. He can still say, 81
never ran for an office and was defeat
ed. "-Alexandria Republican.
This deal should prove to the people
how little dependence can be placed on
the most sacred pledges of the 6. o. p.
Pelican Rapids Sentinel.
If Gov. Nelson could realize how
much his character has been lowered
in the estimation of the people of this
state, we might almost say the United
States, he would regret exceedingly the
step he has taken.-Mapleton Enter
prise.
David Clough-Phew, where's the
smelling salts? Oh, but the Repub-
leans are pleased-over the left.-Jack-
son Pilot.
Mr.. Washburn and Mr.. McCleary, ac
companied by Mr.. Comstock, are rele-
gated to the rear forever.-Madison
Press.
The election of Nelson makes David
M. Clough governor Of Minnesota after
March 4. The ascendancy to the gov
errors chair by Clough had as much to
do with Nelson's opposition as any
thing else.-Glenwood Herald.