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that she is In position where she can dictate the
terms. Undoubtedly 1t seems strange to Americans
that a powerful nation like China which outnum-
bers all others in the world, should be whipped by
a little power like Japan. but to these who have
lived in the East 1t does not seem strange. The
Chinese soldiers from the common classes. and
as the Government only benefits the royal family
and the Cabinet they have nothing to fight for.
None OF the methods of the Cabinet ever benefit
the people The soldiers very poorly paid, and
II they are sick wounded pay ceases and they
never can have a pension II they are killed their
the war they will be no better off. the rulers only
will be benefited. Why then should they fight In
battles? They bain nothing and VIII probably
lose their lives. Also, there are no hospitals for
the wounded and the unfortunate soldier must lie
deserted upon the field without any care II he 10
shot | saw soldiers perishng on the field with no
effort ia help them in the civil in the early Cos
Many of the Chinese are dissatisfied with their
standing and opportunities in their country, and
that is the reason that they flock into this country
when they are given the opportunity. IL Is the lib
ertv-oving ones that come here. There Is So
cieiv among the Cinnamon who have come to
America the purpose OF which Is to overthrow the
present system of government In China and to In.
stitute a rule in favor Of the masses
Tho late Townsend Harris. whose journals and
biography are soon to be published. the first
American Minister resident In japan lS5-ls69
Besides making the first treaty granting foreign
trade and residence Mr.. Harris kept the United
States flag nying above the Legation In Yedo after
every other foreign flag had been struck and the
ministers had removed 10 Gokohoma. His journals
give a most interesting picture of old Japan.
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Amusemcnts.

~ ~
ABBEY'S NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Merry Wives Of WIND"
and the BaadmoLCer.
AMERICAN THEATRE-S-Olver Twist.
BIJOU THEATRE-S:15- Madeleine.
BROADWAY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Jr
Observation-Disclosures.
CHICKERING HALIl-4-Lecture.
COLUMBUS THEATRES 1.-THE Galley slave
pAIY'S THEATRE-11- :l5-The Honeymoon
EDEN MUSEE-S-V Vaudeville.
EMPIRE THEATRES :15-John a Dreams.
FINE ARTS BUILDING. 2l5 West 57th-st-Dsy and
evenng-Annua Exhibition Society American Artsts
FIFTH AVENUE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wife's Father.
GARDEN MISUNDERSTANDING Christopher.
HARLEM OPERA HOUSES :15-Rip Van Wrinkle
HERALD SQUARE THEATRE-Sl5-Frdn
HOYTvS THEATRE-S:3O -The Founding.
IRVING PLACE THEAT -S15-Lieoe Won Heut.
ROSTER & RIALS-s :30-Naudevllc
LYCEUM THEATRE-2- Rebellous Susan-S:l5-An Ideal
Husband
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-2-S-Clrcus
NATIONAL ACADEMY or DESIGN-Day and evening
10Th Annual Exhibition.
PALMER S:15-Two Colonies
PASTOR'S-S- Vaudeville
POLO GROUNDS 33O-BasebaU.
PROCTOR'S-lO a. m. 20 1890 p. rr.-Naudeville.
STANDARD THEATRES :3O-Too Much Johnson.
STAR THEATRE :15-The Old Homestead.
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Mr.. Tree at Abbey's Theatre. yesterday after
noon. repeated his performance OF "Hamlet."-Nhch
is an earnest cndeavor In region OF art for which
that actor seems constitutionally unified Last
night. however the comedian acted in "A Bunch OF
Noets," and acted with excellent effect. Tonight
he may be seer Fastln. which. for reasons al
ready assigned he cannot adequately play, and also
Gringoire. In The Ballad Monger." The
production Of oliver Twist" at the American The
are, has given the local public opportunity Of
seeing Il capital old-fashioned actor. Mr. Charles
Barron who gives A correct, though somewhat
aSseratcd. performance OF Sykes. In other partcu-
lars the revival Is of no importance. Miss Ellta
Proctor Otis, who appears as Nancy Is loud vio-
lent and unnecessarily coarsc.-showing all tho
faults OF the Lucille Western model with no one OF
It's merits Fagin wreichedy artificial. and
Marks ridiculous.
Tho burlesque OF Aladdin, Jr," which has been
presented at the Broadway Theatre will reward tho
attention OF those persons who like to gay
sights and hear cheerful sounds. The language OF Il
vacuous. and therefore likely TO please. The
,lece is acted by merry company. Tobn's
omedy Of THE Honeymoon" Will receive its final
presentation at Days Theatre tonight. No per-
FINANCE at Days Theatre. nor at the Lyceum
heatre Friday. The last weeks OF Mr..
penman Thompson and the "Old Homestead are
announced at the Star Theatre Mr.. Thompson has
illed a successful engagement and given much in
nocent pleasure. Mr.. Crane. at the Fifth
Avenue Theatre. acting In Miss Martha Mortons
farclcal play called His Wife's Father" has been
exceedingly prosperous. The hfteth performance Of
;he eccentric tradesman will occur next Monday.
Mr.. William Gillette is acting with brilliant
ability, the Standard Theatre. in TOO Much
johnson" Tho both representation tonight,
and Mr. Hill will signaze 1t by a distribution OF
,ouvenlrs.
Mr.. jefferson. as Rip Van Wrinkle has been roy
lily welcomed at tho Harlem Opera House II
the humor, the pathos, the finished art and the
charm OF that lovely performance, but it may not
be amlss to remind the reader that opportunities Of
seeing Mr.. jefferson are not numerous and that Il
might be wise 10 improve the present privilege.
There IL but one jefferson. Mr.. Palmer an.
nounces 'rrilby for next Monday. and that will b
conspicuous dramatic feature OF Easter week.
."Trilby will be presented At the Garden Theatre,
and Little Chrlstopher, will go to Palmer's The
atre. succeeding The Two Colonels" Mr..
DAILY will present "A Midsummer Nights Dream''
next Saturday, afternoon and evening and that
delicate and delicious Shakespearian comedy will
I'LL next week at his theatre. and close the season
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4 TRANSPARENT ATTACK.

Nobody at all familiar with the plans and pur
poses of the Brooklyn machine politicians will
have any difficulty in explaining the bitterness
displayed by ASscmblyman Fridays committee
toward the reform administration in It's report
on the recent strike. The supreme effort Of
"Jakcy" Worth is to dScrodit Mr.. Schcrcp and
his friends with the thinking portion of the com
munty All those who are in politics for plumber
are already allied against the Mayor, AMI deter
mined that neither he nor any other man of In
dependence and honesty, such IL he might favor
for his successor shall preside n the city Hall
after this year if they can prevent IT, hut the
better class Of people have favored Mr.. Schiorcn
and would like 10 see the same kind Of govern
mcnt that he has given continued for the next
two years. Their voice is strong in brooklyn. II
they are united it Is hard TO defeat their Will
Accordingly the attempt is made in highly col
orcd legislative report. bri>tlins with misSiai"-
ments and contradictions, 10 create diNIust ~
the Mayor as n friend Of disorder. This attack
Will have no more weight than any other ~
Worth's when the feelings that inspired it are
understood.
The rcpor, critici>os the Mayor for having
Police Superintendent whom he regarded rs in
competent on account # age, and says Never
"thclcss. no steps had been taken To secure his
removal" This is entirely at varanc" with he
facts From The beginning Of his term Mt
Schlcren had objected 10 superintendent camp
bells remaining in office. because Of his iniirln
tics and had tried TO have the retiring age re-
duced from seventy to sixty five years. He had
been bitterly opposed and when the strike came
he found himself hampcrch 10y a supcrannuatcI
official whom he could not remove. In tho "incr
rcncy Commissioner Wcllcs himself took an
active hand In managing the force" THIS was
going beyond his conventional functions. and Mr
Friday is severe on him for the action II should
not he forgotten. however that this course was
taken in obedience to a public demand for more
efficient police work than could. In the crcurn-
stances. be obtained in any other way. Mr.. N"llcS
NAV not have acted wisely. but il i'll becomes "A
committee 10 CRITICS" his course In trying 10 the
best Of his ability without experience a. "A police
officer TO enforce order. nj the same tim" That II
complains that the administration was diHtoy
in its action.
The remark that the Mayor was weak ut the
beginning and unnecessarily severe at the end
Is Il plain BID 10 the labor agiialorS The first
criticism is TO stir mp the propcriy-owncrs
against Mr. Schicrcn and the last 10 arouse the
former strikers cnmity. 50 would the Machine
use class feeling to further lis ends.
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MORALITY ~ 1HE SOUTH.

Many Southern journals are taking in good
part The Trbunc'S structures upon the election
systems Of the cotton States. We have asserted
that the best business investment that could be
made by the Southern States would bc a radical
reform in election methods and a restoration Of
free suffrage and an honest ballot. We notice
with pleasure that this proposition is receiving
hearty approval from the best Democratic jour
nails. and that many Of them are frankly recon-
mending an absolutely fair election system rs a
means of attracting Northern settlers and cap
ital. For example Mr.. Gonzales. of "Thc State"
remarks:
What The Tribune says is not palatable. but
there is much OF truth in It, The Northern man
values his vote; ne demands that it be counted; he
puts election officers In the penitentiary for falling
to count It. While. on the average. he does not
concern himself much about what Is done with the
ballots OF the negroes. he reasons that laws which
permit negro votes to be suppressed will permit
his vote to be suppressed. lie has read much about
Southern election methods and race troubles, and
what The Tribune calls THE everlasting niger
question" dauntS him
Those who desire South Carolina TO gain lmm-
grants and Industries and investments should think
OF these things in connection with tho new Consti-
tuition which is to be made. 1t Will not matter
much what reasonable restrictions may be placed
upon the suffrage for the immigrants to be sought
property; but 1T will make great deal of difference
with such immigrants whether. having the qualin-
cat tons to be prescribed. they are or are not Sc
cured in their use Of the ballot reform in South
Cardinals election laws and methods would be an
event notable enough to gain great publicity in the
North. and that publicity would be Of vast service
to the State.
That is what ought to happen in South Caro-
lima measure Of political regeneration so radl-
cal as 10 promote the material progress Of the
State and 10 fill the upland counties with new
settlers But under the bligbting reign of Il
SocastDemocrat like Senator Tillman. that is
not likely TO occur The new Constitutional Con-
vcntlOn, If controlled by his followers, will adopt
the Mississippi plan, complete the disfranchise-
mcnt of the blacks, and Brighten away capitalists
and cotton mill investors 10y lcgalizing incquili-
ties in taxation The Stale Is preaching the
gospel Of common sense, but there Is no larger
and more disc0uraging missionary teld for hon.
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must receive as favorable terms as those accord
ed to other nations. Nor would there be any
disposition on the part OF the United States TO
discriminate against British commerce in Mica
ragua or anywhere else.
An interoceanic canal whether opened at Pana-
ma. in Nicaragua or at Suez, is for the benefit
of the commerce of all flags save that of piracy.
In time of peace all ships would be free to enter
it on equal terms and in time Of war all foreign
commerce would be safe in the waterway from
attack from any source There would be No dis
ordinations against any flag. for the canal would
be open TO the commerce of the world rs ncu-
trail highway. In time of war it would be ncces-
sary for some Government to guarantee the ncu-
tratv of the canal The United States Govern
mcnt alone can perform this function for any
intcroccanic canal constructed on the American
Continent For that reason it will insist upon
having the right to fortify and garrison the ends
of the Nicaragua Canal The waterway, cSpc-
cially if it be constructed under a Government
guarantee will he under American control, and
while open ut all times TO the worlds commerce,
it will be protected by the United States fleet
whenever there is foreign war These were the
matters which Sir Edward Iarland desired 10
understand but Sir Edward Grey prudcntly re
Trained from discussing them.
The Nicaragua Canal if it bc completed, will
virtually he a strait connecting the Caribbean
with the Pacific Unlike Gibraltar, 1t cannot be
absolutely ncuralized. While the passage from
ocean to ocean will be neutral water, some great
Power will have TO occupy the ends with gar
rsons and be prepared in an emergency TO on
force the neutrality principle so far as commerce
is concerned England took possession of the
SueZ Canal when Lord WOlsccy invaded Egypt.
and has practically controlled the waterway ever
since with its military garrSons in occupation.
The British Government justified It's course by
the plea that the canal was the highway to India
and that imperial interests were not 10 be neg
lected In like manner the Nicaragua Canal will
be the waterway between the Atlantic and Pa
cfc States&f the American Union; 1t will virtual
" be the mC important coast line OF the United
States; and control over it by the military and
naval forces will be Indispensable. In that sense
It will not he ncutralizcd as Belgium is neutral
lied by the action of the European Powers; but
its neutrality for all purposes of commerce and
trade will he guaranteed and defended by the
only American Nation competent to undertake
the work.
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PERSONAL.

This is the last story, or was yesterday mat
Eugene Field tells James Whitcomb Riley
When Riley gave some readings on shlppoard
whilo returning from Europe not long ago, he had
two enthusiastic Scots among his auditors. us II
no wonderful, Donal." remarked one OF them
that n tradesman sud be sic bonnie poet;
And is he indeed a tradesman?" asked the other
Deed is he" answered the first speaker l,id
We no hear the dominic intryJuce him as the
Hoosier poet? Just think OF II, mon-Just mink
hosiery"
Baron Max Guido Won Thielmann. who Is to sue
coed Baron Won Saurma-Jeltsch as German Am
bassador at Washington. was born In 1916 lie be-
gan his diplomatic career N Washington. and since
then has served in a half-dozen capitals OF Europe
He is IA great linguist. and Is said to nave written
short ao count OF the surrender OF Sedan in San
scr.t for his Berlin teacher. He has written sew
eral books OF travel.
IIezekiah Butterworth start May for
long trip to South America. Spain and the Holy
Land He will be absent about a year.
Tay Hahn Ii, a cousin ( ii Hung Chang. is a
respected and prosperous business man OF Boston.
He Is highly educated. speaks English huenty, and
is thoroughly Americanized. He says the name OF
the vceroy is pronounced though 1t was spelled
Lee Hung Chung, but IN colloquial usage ii Is
shortened to I.ee-un jung The first name Is the
surname, and Is as common in China Smith and
Brown In this country. "rhere Is hatred for a
Chinaman in Japan" says ray Hahn Ii, and the
attempted assassin Of the General must have been
crank. | think that tn, Japanese Will regret the
assault as much do the chinese. Ia Hung Chang
must be very good and able man. for he could
never have stayed In favor with the royal family
as long as he has II he had not been both. In the
present peace negotiations Japan WILL without
doubt. demand and secure great tracts OF territory
from China She has SO thoroughly beaten China
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-11
NEUTRALITY And THE CANAL.

The replies Of Sir Edward Grey to Para
mentary questions relating to foreign policy are
ordinarily cautious and diplomatic Sir Edward
Harland, the Belfast shpbuder had endeavored
TO draw him out on the subject of the Nicaragua
Canal. but he only succeeded in eliciting a com
monplace answer. "The Government" said Sir
Edward Grey, lis fully sensible of the impor-
"tance Of the canal to British shipping. and
would take measures in the event Of the canal
enterprise being undertaken by the American
Government TO see that British trade and com
''mcrcc receive as favorable terms as those ac-
corded to other nations As reply this an
swercd the requirements Of Parliamentary
usage, but Sir Edward Harland had not received
any additional information from the represent
alive Of the Foreign Office. lie did not need TO
be told that if the Nicaragua Canal were CON
structed and opened the London Government
would insist that British trade and commerce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-11

II IS reported that the Common Council in Den
yer contcmplates passing an ordinance imposing a
tax Of SIS n year on every wheelman In the city.
The injustice of such an ordinance IL obvious from
the statement that the plan originated with Il
transportation company whose business has been
Injured by the large number OF bicycles used
tax OF even 81 on bicycles would be unjust. since
no injury whatever il caused to street pavcments
by their use: and in this part Of the country. at
any rate. whcelmen are public benefactors
through the influence they exert in securing good
pavements and improved roads.
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II is not t. be inferred because The Army
officers who compiled the Army Regulations
neglected II incorporate clause To pronlb.t
gambling they intended that such per-
nicious practice should be allowed with the
utmost freedom and at any time. Possibly they
may have permitted themselves 10 believe that
the standard OF character of both officers and
mon WAS so high that 40 rule was needed. This
would be n sad reflection upon the officers ana
mon OF the other branch OF the military service,
known as the Navy. for the officers VINO COM
pilcd the Navy Regulations found 1t necessary
70 insert this paragraph for the better govern
rnent of the officers anu enlisted force or the
Navy: Gambling Is prohibited on board snip.
in navy wards and in all other places belonging
=, or under control OF the Navy Department
TIL. only reference TO gambling I'm the Army
Regulations is a paragraph in the chapter for
tho government OF post canteens, which says
that gambling. or playing any game for money
or other thing OF value" is forbidden in any OF
tho canteens The adjutant- general OF the De-
nartmcnt of Colorado has discovered that some
have Welded TO temptation, and in an order re-
comfy issued says that "inasmuch as the vice OF
gambling is prcJudicial u good order ana mhi-
t,r, discipne as well as opposed u good NOR
ar" such practice is prohibited under the pen
oItv of 4 court-martiaL 1t Is very likely that
the War Department may issue general order
rohihiting games Of chance for money or Nalu-
able consideration" IL all departments and at all
posts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-11

Perhaps nothing that happens in the Senate at
Albany can be accounted strange or wonderful
but probably many people in this city will learn
with surprise that bill creating an additional
Judge of the Court of General Sessions, with a
salary Of $1,000 year, was introduced in that
body yesterday and at once advanced to the
order of third reading, without a word Of objec-
ton from any Republican member. The bill was
put forward 10y Tammany Senator, with a
frank acknowledgment Of its Tammany origin.
1t is quite in keeping with the measure which
provides two more high-priced assistants for the
New-York District-Attorney. Why should Re
publican Senate aid and abet these Tammany
schemes? There is only one explanation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-11

The power Of appointing city officials IN ooth
Ncw-York and Brooklyn Is exclusively IN the
hands Of the Mayors II any change Is made IN
the method OF naming Brooklyn Bridge trustees
the power OF appointment should be lodged In
Mayor Strong and Mayor Scheren. That is the
romnon-sensc way Of looking at the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-11

The election Of x-Representative Frank Law
Ter to the City Council Of Chicago would seem 10
indicate that 1t was with principles ana not
with men. that the sacred cause OF municipal re-
form chiefly concerned itself As smasner oil
machine rule Reformer LAWYER ought To be a
glittering and unmitigated success-he knows 50
much about II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-11

The Hon. Jacob Worth has not only taken
house In Albany In order to be near at hand
when the bills he Ia interested In are I'd In the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-04-11

When Building Superintendent Constable
completes the report which he is preparing for
the Mayor upon the management Of the depart
ment by Thomas +. Brady, it will undoubtedly
contain a large number Of interesting facts
Mr. Constable found much uncompleted business
on hand, and has been compelled to make special
efforts to get abreast with the work of the office
Naturally the new Superintendent welcomes the
application Of Civil Service rules to his depart
ment. which will relieve him from the necessity
of listening to numberless applicants with lin
fuence' behind them. The Building Department
needs thorough reorganization. Mr. Constable
has already given evidence that he is just the
man to do this necessary but NOT altogether pleas
ant work.
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Business Notices.

Roll Top Desks and Office Furniture.
Great Variety Of style and Price.
T. G. sELLEW.
No Ill FultC--st. n. Y.
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