New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-07

sesses ability. high character public spirit anu
that robust power Of resistance without wnich
no man is qualified to serve the people IN an OIL
c.al capacity. Mr.. Steeles retirement Is regret
table. but no one will deny that his successor
has been wisely chosen.
A hearing will take place BEFORE coh"'i''ee
of the United States Senate in Washington TO-
day in regard to a bill which is intended to pro-
tect really high-cass racing In the District Oh
Columbia The most honored ana lnnueh'iai
turfmen in the country are strongly III FAVOR VI
this bill II this measure becomes law racing
will be carried on within the area OF the District
of Columbia under conditions similar to those
which In force in this State last year.
TIE same men who did so much for the turf In
the Empire state in 1895 want an opportunity 10
put the sport in the District of Columbia on
level similar to that which has been reached
under the direction and control Of our state Rae
Ing Commission and Of our Jockey CLUB. Inc
bill in regard to which to-day's hearing Will be
given Is meritorlous and ought to be eEacted
Brooklyn must be a healthy place for the clergy.
Dr. Culyer has just celebrated the fftieth ami
versary of his ministry the greater part OF which
was passed in that city, and DR.. Storrs Is APP
preaching the completion OF his half-century as
the pastor Of one church there. II Is noticeaoie
that both OF these venerable men were BEFORE
Mayor Wurster last week protesting vigorously
against the blotting out Of Brooklyn by the enact
ment Of the Consolidation bill.
In passing on the question whether school IN a
building not wholly devoted to school purposes IS
a school In the meaning Of the law when pro-
hibits a saloon within 200 feet of a schoolhouse.
view that is based on sound common sense princi-
pIes "In view of its obvious policy In protecting
"thc school against the evil influences OF the sa-
"loon" he SAYS "the statute should be so oxpound-
led as TO accomplish its intent. and to that end
"be accorded a literal or liberal Interpretation. as
may most effectuay avert the apprehended
mischief" This principle will be readily accept
Cd bv those who wish 70 the children attend
ing school kept n far as may be from the contain
mating influences OF tn grogshop, In all the words
imply.
There seems TO be q good chance that Congress
may adjourn by the lst OF June. II not before. 10
end the session By the beginning Of June would
be t. make a new record. FOR not since 1871 mas
there been 50 early an adjournment. But We do
not believe any orc Will object 10 the casting OF
presidents to the winds, provided the appropria-
ton bills and other necessary legislation can he
20, out Of the way. precedent In favor or
short Congressional sessions would. all things
considered undoubtedly be a good thing.
I, appears that the Commissioners Of Accounts
spent only about two-thirds OF the extra 100000
allowed them last year by act OF the Legislature.
and that there is an unexpended balance OF $685.
$50 OF this special appropriation. which Is little
more than tho appropriation allowed By the Board
%, Estimate FOR tho present year The rsason why
grea.er use was made ~ the large sum at their
disposal "A year ago is that they did not get the
money in their hands until the middle u the year
after which they used just as much as they could
use - The best advantage and no more. What
contrast this affords TO the Tammany method OF
handling public funds.
Carlisle does not want the Democratic nomi-
nation. showing that he has wise forecast OF
political probabilities and does not care at his
time o, lie TO go through the bother and anxiety
az n losing race II demonstrates that. notwith-
standing his wrestie with continuing deficit
and al. the other confusons OF his department,
his head Is SIN level enough on some points. and
that his heart beats warmly enough for his
native land to allow somebody else to run It,
King Meneek Informs the Car that he will not
be able 10 attend the coronation OF the latter soon
T. take place at Moscow. being detained NJ home
t. watch the further movements OF the Italians,
who have invaded his country. and 10 whom he
has given such flaming equatorial welcome.
The occasion will thus be shorn OF one tall and
Jauntily waving feather of dignity which would
oiherwls" be conspicuous there. Russia is In a
certain sense his ally and hacker. and his pres
encc IN the coronation retlnue would be as strik
ing rs that OF a black African lion In the circus
procession When he has cleaned out the In
cursive peninsulars and restored the violated
boundaries Of his kingdom. he may. perhaps. pay
the Car a visit, taking hts heroic Queen along
with him as "A sample Of the new Abyssinian
woman to whom an Ethiopian points with pride.
and who Will perhaps survive In its traditions as
glowngly II not enduringly as her old an
cestress the Queen Of Sheba
Spain has instituted an arbor day. the first
OF which with some tree planting here and
there In the arid peninsula. was celebrated
April l. and is to be continued In future years.
No country stands in more need OF an increase
OF its arborical growth. md II the new ami
versary is observed In suitable manner II will
be 81 more advantage to 1t than all OF the saints
days In It's calendar. II Spain could once make
UP its mind 10 sell Cuba 10 the United States at
n fair valuation. and plant part OF the money
I'm home groves and forests IL would be OF much
more advantage TO it than the Island has ever
BEEN aud they would not be 80 likely, It's
iungles 10 become periodically the covert and
hiding ground OF Instruction