New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-08-25

is an excellent one, and should be carried out
by all means 1t cannot fail TO contribute to the
solution Of problem which concerns every
vbeelman in the land as well rs every horseman.
Good roads are a practical demonstration of the
intelligence OF the community through which
they run
II is the day after tomorrow that the dedica-
tion of the monument erected in memory OF the
sons of MARYLAND who fell in the battle Of Long
Island takes place The choice of the date is
peculiarly appropriate. since it happens to be the
anniversary of the splendid stand made by the
MARYLAND regiment which in the face Of a ter
rife fire from the British protected the retreat
Of General Stirling, and thus saved the Colonial
forces from humiliation. The memorial is in
the form of Il COrinthan column Of Tennessee
marble on base Of rough granite, and stands
on Lookout Hill In Prospect Park, which was
drenched on that fateful day with the blood Of
American patriots Elaborate ceremonies. in
which Federal troops are to take part, have been
organized appropriately to inaugurate this monu-
ment 10 American grit and galantry.
The baseball season is nearing its end and
local followers Of the sport are not sorry for the
home teams have made wretched showing
throughout. The Brooklyn team is playing in
good trim just now, and even the demoralized
New-York nine wins an occasional game Still
the chances OF either teams gaining an honor
able position in the race for the pennant are ex-
tremely slim The season Of 1895 will go down
into baseball history in NewYork City as one
OF the most unfortunate since the troublesome
times Of the Brotherhood rebellion. The New
York team started out with brilliant prospects
this year. Under the present conditions the out
look for 1896 is gloomy indeed. From Temple
Clp winners to occupants Of ninth place is, to
say the least. startling reversal Of form.
Al the time when England took possession Of
Rurmah by means Of conquest she was especial
ly DESTROYS on political as well as on commercial
grounds Of maintaining the friendcst rela-
tons with China. and therefore recognized the
shadowy claims of the latter TO that portion OF
Burmanese Keng Hung lying on the further side
OF the upper Mekong River merely STIMULATING
that in case the Picking Government ever aban-
doned the ceded territory II was to revert TO her.
The troubles between England and France in
connection with Siam three years ago invested
the territory in question with particular impor-
lance in view Of the fact that 1t was expected
TO serve as q sort Of buffer State between the
possessions In the Far East Of these two great
European Powers BY the treaty, however,
which China, acting under the influence and on
the initiative of Russia. has recently concluded
with France, 1t makes over to the latter Power
the whole Of the territory in question, unmndful
of the promises made by treaty to England at
the time Of the conquest Of Burmah 1t was not
to be expected that Great Britain would submit
In silence to such violation OF her rights and
accordingly she has begun by lodging form Of
protest at Paris and at Picking against the ces-
sion Of Keng -Hurg, which acquires more than
ordinary significance, in view OF the announce
ment contained in Paris letter published to-
day. according to which the French Ambassador
In London and the English Ambassador IN the