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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
PLCNKET GREENES RECITAL.

An audience as large as the Chamber Music Han
would hold delighted yesterday afternoon oy
Mr.. Plunket Greene's singing OF Schumann's series
OF sixteen songs called "Dichterliebe." II was an
almost unalloyed enjoyment from the beginning 70
the end, so close was Mr.. Greenes communion with
the varying moods OF these tone poems. 50 beauti-
full his reproduction OF them in form and finish, ana
In the poetica spirit with which 1t was freigntea.
1t was an achievement that could satisfy the sou'
OF an artist. and the impression II made upon those
who heard ia gathering Of rare understanding anu
appreciation-conveyed a compliment of no COM
mon kind to the powers OF the singer. But ME-
Greene had, unfortunately, a second part 70 h h
programme. a succession OF eight songs mostly ~, ~
English composers II was probably not ms
intention that 1t should be so. but these songs eg
Ing they did after the wonderful set OF Ssh ,S.
manns were a potent lesson In the world-wius
difference that exists between the musical mspf
ton of a genius and the musical manufacture "
those whose only call TO put pen TO paper IS FUR
nished by training and dexterous use OF pnrasss1;
Mr.. Greene was In excellent voice Till near the Oh"
ractal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY j., 1871
SIXTEEN PAGES.
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-The Queens speech was read IN
Parliament: the Premier in replying to Lord
Roseberv said that an amicable settlement WIN
Venezuela might shortly be looked lor.
Baron Won Hammerster, the abscohdlhs en-
editor Of the "Kreuz Zeitung," arrived IN berHh.
80 General Weyler made proclamation 10
the Cubans in which he invoked their unDouhueu
loyalty for Spain. == Information comes from
Madagascar saying that 1000 Hovas attacked the
French in AntananariVo, DHt were iePu'9'" "''''
the loss OF 5000 men.
CONGRESS-Both branches in session -
Senate: Mr.. Blanchard spoke CT the Monroe DOC
trine: the Seed Distribution bill was passed. -
House: Several District Of Columbia bills were
passed; debate on the Senat" free-coinage SUD-
stitute for the Bond bill continued
DOMESTIC-Ex-Consu John l.. Waller IS 10
receive a full pardon and to be Immediately re-
leased by the French Government. - The
National Assembly Of the League of American
Uheelmen elected Sterling Elliott president and
decided to hold the next annual race meet in
Louisville Ky Northern New-York was
snowbound, and high wind was raging on the
newfoundland and New-Jersey &C asts - The
Legislature decided not to adjourn over Lincoln
Day. - Bat Shea was eNecu'eu a' Ni''i''''
Prison.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-The Republican Cen
eral Committee Of Kings County by practically
unanimous vote adopted strong protest against
consolidation without referendum or resubmis-
sion. -- The annual ball OF the Aron Society
was held in Madison Square Garden. 60 |. II.
Dahlman the well-known householder, made an
assignment. The annual banquet OF the
Freight and Passenger Agents Dinner Associa-
ton was held. - The Society of Colonial Wars
in the State Of New-York held its fourth annual
dinner at Delmonicos. 80 The stock market
was weak on realizing.
THE Neutrality-suspicious. for to-day: Fair
and colder. The temperature yesterday: High
est, 81 degrees; lowest. 30; average, 1878.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
MORE THREATS AND CONSEQUENCES

Senator Dubois is now quoted rs saying. IN
emulation of Mr. Bankers fooshncss. that no
protective tariff can be enacted until free silver
coinage has been attained How would Mr.. Du-
bois like to have the Republicans Of the House
determine that no measure desired by him or his
silver associates. no appropriation bill or postal
bill, or any other granting especial favors to
their States should be allowed 10 pass the House
until the conspiracy Of silver men with Demo
Gratis to defeat Republican principles has been
definitely abandoned? Mr.. Dubois is aware that
the threats he is quoted as making are extremely
likely to bcgct retaliation. 1t might he the best
thing that could happen for the country II certain
silver Senator's should force the Republican party
10 &c; along without them. They would then
ind a National Convention refusing to admit or
to recognize as Republicans all who have Joined.
helped or countenanccd Democratlc-silver con-
spracy to defeat the Tariff bill The National
Convention would take care TO notify the Repub-
leans of the various States that men who subor-
dinatc all Republican convictions and duties TO
the single aim Of debating to the party ON the
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

nose or that II was a bill which powerful iht'r
ests were determined to pass in spite OF OPPOSE
tion already aroused and before n still stronger
force If public opinion could be enlisted against
II There is no doubt In which class 1t belongs
4 vigorous and rcsourceful lobby was nj Worh
in its behalf its progress was accelerated by
rigid parliamentary discipline. and IT was sent
TO the Governor in less time than fair discus
sion of any one Of it's features would have en-
poycd.
As to the character of the bill we have aread!
cypresscd Il decisive opinion which further re-
Election has confirmed. 1t invests the Superin-
tcndent Of Insurance with exclusive ana aDso-
utc powers of retaliation against foreign ins'lr-
ancc companies OF all classes not only authoriz
inc but commanding him to exercise them ms
To any country whose laws he deems unreason-
able. or whose government declines TO give full
faith and credit to his certificate that New
York COMPANY is solvent and well managed
New-York has had superintendent Of Insurance
who were VIGOROUSLY unfit 10 WELD Il power Ike
that. and is likely to have such superintendent
hereafter In our judgment ii is Il power which
ought not to be irtrustcd without restriction 10
any individual. 1t opens IN easy way ana oiferS
n strong temptation 10 gross malfclSlncc lnVoi'-
ing immense public and private injury ana III
the best il puts great interests ut the mercy OF
an official whose knowledge and discretion no
bond can guarantee. We are far from saying
that policy of retaliation may not be wise and
proper but its application ought to be protected
from abuse with scrupuous care. Reasonable
safcrlards are not contained in this bill, and 1t
ought not to become a law until they have been
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

BY a practically unanimous vote the General
Committee of the Republican organization III
Kings County has expressed its opinion OF tn"
consolidation measure now in the hands OF me
Cities Committee Of the Legislature. There Is
no mis,akng the tone of the resolutions any
more than there is a possibility Of doubling the
LOYALTY TO the party Of the men who voted Tor
them But, as has been pointed out time anu
again. party fcalty may be strained to the break
ing point and if that should happen in NlnGS
County the results could easily bring disaster
TO the State The present Legislature has 1t III
its power to make Il few friends by the passage
of an act which will greatly increase the pun
and patronage of these men but the members
of the dominant party at Albany must see clear
lv that in passing the act they will be paying
an extremely high price for a Short-lived TIL
umph and if the history of Syracuse and Troy
in the opposite camp repeats itself. they VIII
have only themselves to blame. Even if Mayor
Wurstcr vetoeS the bill. which he probably VIII
when II comes before him. the odum of having
ignored the will of the people will stick to the
legislators and later on is likely to be remem-
bered to their disadvantage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

case, his release. even upon the conditions named
can only he regarded as such an act Of courtesy
ON the part of France toward the United States
as to preclude the latter from according any
official support 20 the tx-Consuls claims. ne
had best be content with this concession. III lie
persists in pushing his private claims they VIII
have to be presented, not in the American pnt
in the French courts, which. under the crcum-
stances can hardly be expected 10 entertain
favorable view of his case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

The Empire State and Illinois. Minnesota
New-Jersey and Washington unite to-day for
tbe first time in celebrating the anniversary
of Abraham Lincolns birth as a legal hol-
day. and it is anticipated that. in course OF
time the remainder of the Union viii DECIDE
upon paving a similar tribute of regard to the
memory of the martyrcd President Nheh 'he
banks exchanges and public offices have all
arranged for the suspension Of business to-day
in this city il is to be regretted that many OF the
large retail stores propose 10 remain open, thus
dcpriving their employees of the opportunity 10
take advantage of public holiday enacted by
statute.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

tion His coming on such an invitation 10
merely an indication Of his disregard OF con-
ventionalities. He will be just as independent
as the Queen herself
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
There is likely to be a smaller Lexow before
there is a Greater New-lork.

The new Spanish commanders in Cuba don't
like the patriots. because the latter VIII not
conduct their campaigns according 10 the rules
laid down in the Looks. 1t really Is 100 o'"'
But II the patriots won't come out INTO the oPs'
and get shot. we don't know nc" 'ney can "
compelled 10
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

Already new uses for the mysterious y rays
Of the vacuum tube are suggested, apart from
the picturing OF objects invisible to the eye
one hint. which seems particularly pro'h'Si"s'
is that they may serve to destroy oac'e''d -
has long been known that suhllght - Po'e"'
destroycr OF noxious germs. and the geherab De-
uef ia that il Is the actinic rays that chleHy
have, s,,ch action. Now II the X rays are merely
-, ,r,,sihla ultraviolet rays of the spectrum.
,ho,. ~. nrobablv the most actinic OF all In
,, that IA Indicated by their effect upon
Photographic plates Then they may prove 10
be powerful germicide agents. ana II may DC
reodtul only TO pass them through the human
bodv to destroy all the noXious bacteria III
the most remote and inaccessible tissues vi
course that Is mere speculation But III THESE
DAYS 1t is rash to say anything Is impossiDie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

What does Edward Murphy think about the
EMPLOYMENT Of roughs 70 stuff ballot-ooXes no"
that his most apt pupil has been executed ioT
murder done in his service?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

The procamations issued by the new Captain
General of Cuba yesterday fully bear out all the
fears which were formed with regard to his
policy at the time of his appointment. He an
nounces that he is determined 10 punish with
the utmost rigor all those who in any way help
the insurgents" who praise them" or who In
"any way detract from the prestige of Spain, Of
it's army or of its volunteers" 1t will readily
he seen that this threat affords wide scope for
all those who have either private revenge or
public luminosity Of any kind to crafty. and that
Tho island will henceforth be intolcrable as
Mace of residence. even to the most law-abiding
and loval of little King Alfonsos subjects. The
proclamatlons contain promises Of reform: but
these are Of so vague and indefinite character
that they need not he seriously taken INTO ac-
.ount. any more than the phrase in which the
-aptain-General lkens the love of Spain for
Cuba TO that Of Il mother for her child. AT best
Spain has never shown herself to he anything
but a harsh and cruel stepmother TO the Pearl
Of the Antilles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

Whatever grievances ex-Consul Waller may
near against the French authorities in connec-
ton with the loss of his concessions in NADIA
gascar he will certainly be ill-advised If he falls
TO take advantage of the offer which has been
made by the Paris Government to release him
on condition that the United States enters no
claim for him against 1t based upon his arrest,
conviction or Imprisonment For, according to
Tho correspondence submitted to Congress yes
.erday by the President the State Department
ycems convinced that Mr.. Waller has been guilty
Of the offence imputed to him, and II such be the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

So President KRUGER is really going to visit
England, on Mr.. Chamberlain's invitation. II 1t
were on the Queens invitation. 1t would be all
right But for the head of an independent
State to make an official visit on the invita-
ton OF subordinate is an unprecedented thing.
In England 1t Will probably be interpreted as
an acknowledgment President Kruger's part
OF the Queens suzerainty over the South Afri-
can Republic Perhaps that Is what Mr.. Cham
berlain has In mind. IL so. 1t Is blunder
We may be sure Dom Paul" has no such no.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

The popular success Of Sunday opening at
the Metropolitan Museum OF Art Is empha-
sized by the record OF last year or the o-ofoo
visitors l9O16s went on Sunday afternoons.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12
JuOcf 10 Advertisements.
Brsinees Notices.

Leland's Windsor Hotel,
IacksonVille Fla.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

The German Emperor has made Prince Luit-
pold the Regent OF Bavaria. Field Marshal
There are hints that within the next TWO or
three months Lu!tpod VIII be proclaimed hihs'
In place OF the poor imDeclle ol'o' aH" '"a'
that will mark the beginning OF active re-
s.stance on the part of Bavaria 10 the present
policy Of the Emperor which eXaits frussi' ~
the EXPENSE Of the other States. 1t is even init
mated that Bavaria and Baden and Wurtem-
barg with her. would not hesitate to secede
from the Empire. should good occasion come
I, may we'll be that the Emperor has these
things in mind and is trying to guard against
tborn bv bestowing this Field Marshalship upon
rho Prince who would be the natural leader OF
such a revolt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

February temperature and March wind are
a pretty tough combination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

Bartholomew Shea was justly executed for his
crime against an individual and against the state
His teachers and employers still live and are
beyond the reach OF Justice. but 1t may at least
h.. hoped that they will not wholly escape the
retribution Of mental suffering.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

TRIBUNE TERMS TO NAIL SUBSCRIBERS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-12

"Iniunctions don't CO." quoth McKane at the
zenith OF his infamous career But now he -
nightly anxious that petitions for pardon
should go"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-23
A PRETTY WEDDING.
Nuptials ut the
tabernacle Church.

tabernacle Church.
Last night at the Tabernacle Methodist
church one Of the prettiest weddings OF the
season took place. This already neat edit
flee was made to look brighter and more
beautiful by the profuse floral decorations
placed there by the hands of friends of the
contracting parties.
MIR. Ben George and Mr.. VIII Fergu-
son acted as ushers and seated the large
number OF relatives and friends present to
witness the ceremony which linked together
two young lives.
Mrs. w. G. Van Week sang in an effect
i've manner Annie Laurie" as the bridal
procession entered the church. The ushers
reading. were followed by MIR. J. a. Bryan.
Jr cousin OF the bride. groomslnan, ana
Miss Beth German. maid Of honor, behind
whom was the young and beautiful bride,
leaning upon the arm OF her future hus-
band. Rev, y. I. Hotchkiss who was to
read the beautiful ritual OF the Methodist
church, was awaiting the party at the altar.
Mr.. Hotchkss read the service in his usual
impressive style, The solemn words were
soon spoken. Mrs. Hotchkiss, VINO pre-
sided at the organ. played the wedding
n arch as the party lett.
Miss Annie Phillips, the bride, is the cid
faithful and trusted employe o. the Cen
trail local freight department.
The bride wore a very handsome cos
tune of green chenille. trimmed with green
silk taffeta; the waist had Il full front, with
bolero jacket, silk puffcd sleeves, the bot
tom of which were finished with fun ruff
flo of Irish Point lace. high rolling collar.
hat and shoes TO match. She carried II
handsome bouquet OF cut flowers.
Miss Phillips is an active member OF the
Methodist church. is second Vice president
of the Epworth league and faithful Sun
day school teacher. She was born In Mid
die Tennessee. coming here with her pa
rents at years of age. and was educated
at the city schools, and Is an accomplished
Young lady and popular with her large cir
Gle OF friends.
Mr. Herbert LeeRoy McCarty is n native
OF Texas born in Marshall, and resident
of Houston four years. He is "a trusted
empoye of Hcnke d Co. and dtservedly
popular among his numerous friends.
| The good wishes and prayers of a host of
friends will accompany the happy pair in
| their voyage together through life.
An informal reception was rendered the
couple IN the lecture room of the church
| directly after the service
( Mr.. and Mrs. McCarty left on the Central
| fol Tyler and Marshall to visit relatives OF
| the groom large number of beautiful
and useful presents were given.
The happy couple will be at home Janu-
airy /, at DR.. lIarrison's residence, In Brun-
/
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-23
THE DEATH ROLL.


Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Hutchinson, at the
advanced age OF S. years, died at her resi-
dence 1916 Lamar street. at 43O o'clock
yesterday morning.
The deceased was the widow OF the late
J. r. Hutchinson, ID. one OF the earliest
pastors Of the Presbyterian church in this
city. Mrs. Hutchison survived her husband
many years and enjoyed the greatest OF all
qualifications to a mother, that of sce,ng a
large family OF children live in the en-
1oyment of honorable and useful lives. Her
l1ng and peaceful life. however, had its
shadows IN seeing number of her children
some OF whom had won important positions
in various avocatinos, precede her to the
grave, and Of a large family OF children
but four survive her namely: Mr.. VIM.
Hutchinson, who is agent OF the Direct Nav
ieation company; Oramel H.. chief clerk at
the Houston and Texas Central railway
office and two daughters, Miss Leila q,
and Ella Hutchison.
The deceased will be buried at $3.50
o'clock this evening at Glenwood. The fol-
lowing citizens will act as pail bearers:
George Kidd, A. A. Szabo E w. taylor.
e. w. Sedgwick, w. n. Kidd George A.
Barnard Grafton. NAPLES. l.. l.. Megget
Rev. w. II, Leavell will officiate at the
obscquies.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-23

rra,nrn aster Mder of the Katy was down
from smithv.lle yesterday
d. Il. Torbos general manager OF NE
Maccaroni. was UP from Victoria yes'ef-
day.
10 r. Grtenhill Of the Santa Fe has re-.
turned from North Texas, where ne went
after holiday e%cursiomsts'
Major T.. $ Wathea, chief engineer OF
The Texas and Pacfic, WAS tere yesterday
from Dallas attend nI court
CAPTAIN j. c. Andrews OF The 'oulhern
,.-lway VIII leave today for New Orleans
to spend Christmas with friends.
!. S. OFlynn. freight claim agent oil
the Intcrnato4al anu ngs1 ,n,,, So' '''e' H.
Travelling Passenger Agent Miley Of the
Nirbi~an Central, with headquarters at
Cneeago was a caller IN the CITY yestaf-
day.
oS ' T. of The fc' Atlanta ami Kew orlcda $
shorL Enc. returned to New orleans iast
night
r. II. Coombs, commercial agent Of the
Cotton Bet, and wife, Wal spend Iit mn :
Houston.
The I,u,sville Car Service association,
which went 10 pieces last spnmg, ARR a
good work of several years IS BONG re-
ORGANIZED.
Manager Van Week of the Southern
paeliic has gole to Grand Rapids, NJ CHI.
to dino Christmas day win reatlVes at
his former horne.
CAPTAIN James Meaus returned last
NJ chi from NOr,h TEXAS, where ne mas
boer working the holiday business for ihe
South51n Pacific.
The Pos, has received a neatly gotten
up Christmas greeting from the employees
OF the freight and passenger departments
OF the Texas Midland.
Aubrey Mcclure travelling freight agent
Of the Katy. accompanied by MS wife, left
last night FIR 81. Louis To Sped the holi-
DAYS with the formers parents,
John Daffan. son Of Superintendent DAT
fan. OF the Houston and Texas Central,
passei through the city from Galveston
last night en- route 10 Ennis TO spend the
HOLIDAYS.
C'olonel De Armolh, Houston and Texas
Central attorney for cod.n ana Dallas
count. .s was n passe' ger through iious-
ton last n ghi on ins way nome from san
Antonio where he has been attending the
civil court of appeals.
The RatItey & Smith Car company are
build ne TRAN Of r1iaee, cars for pres.-
dining car. sleeper and library car.
all of which are 10 be fixed IN OF the
Liphes, scale OF circumference.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-23
ATTEMPTED JAIL DELIVERY.
A Prisoner Detected Prepnrfnp To
Escape from the CnlnbOOsc.


Yesterday afternoon Patrol Driver John
son had an occasion to go behind the city
jail. and it VAS lucky that he did for In
another hour four or five prisoners would
have been free.
When Johnson went to the back yard
he heard dull sound coming from the
wall OF cell No. 3. and at the same time a
signal Of some kind was given by ore OF
the prisoners In the cell. He returned 10
the office and set a watch In the hall. In
moment the work was continued and was
not stopped until an officer spoke to them.
Upon investigation II WAS discovered that
the prisoners had nearly made room enough
il the wall to make their escape. The
work was lone by n piece OF old piping
when had been pulled loose from the wall
and several blankets were utilized 10 1uf-
file the sound
The prisoners Implicated in the attempt
are Robert Dawson, in for vagrancy, and
"Hed" Hnam. charged with assault and
battery. They were taken to. the second
story and placed in chains.