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New-York tribune., 1896-01-24
VO WEED or HA STE.

The consent OF the joint committee to devote
two more days to the question OF cOnsolidation,
as It appears to citizens OF Brooklyn. Is graiify-
ing from whatever motive II proceeds. IL may
be that those in control OF the committee feel
so certain Of their ability to carry out the scheme
agreed upon before the Legislature convened
that they consider the request for a further
hearing 100 trivial to be denied But we do not
care 10 adopt that view Of the matter. Appar-
emily they have discovered that there is strong
and intelligent opposition TO any process having
the aspect Of compusion, and are themselves
desirous OF more time than they originally al
lowed. The letter Of Corporation Counsel Scott
to Senator LexCw. emphasizing some Of the
problems which consolidation propounds, and
Mayor Strong's remonstrance against nasty
action. are published at an opportune moment,
and are certain to have influence at Albany.
Their plea for care and delibcraion is as sensl-
bic as II is timely. Whatever may be said for
or against municipal enlargement. II is absurd
TO proceed upon the assumption that quick
decision Is more important than solid founda-
ton of knowledge. 1t is already evident that
some complications which had not been suffi-
ciontlv considered before have come under gen
eral observation since the inquiry began III
they are capable Of being adjusted and so prac-
ticolly taken out Of the discussion, SO much the
better. But it would be the height Of folly TO
ignore them.
When the investigation was ordered we said
that il was sure to have useful consequences,
without regard to the intention OF politicians
That forecast has been verified already. In one
form or another the question of consolidation has
heen before the people for years, but they have
never until recently fixed Their thou2his upon
IT, We venture TO say that II mas Deeh TIC s"p-
1ect of more general and interested consiuera'
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24
Nmusements.


ABBEYS THEATRE-S-Izeyl
ACADEMY OF MSIC-S-The Sporting Duchess.
AMERICAN THEATRE-sNorthern Lights
BROADWAY TIIEATRE-S-An Artists Model.
CARNEGIE CHAMBER MUSIC HALI~-s:l5-Concert
CASINO-SlJ-Th The Wizard Of the Nile.
CASINO CHAMBERS-S-Cabaret du Meant
COLUMBUS THEATRE-S:1j-P Primrose & Vests Min
strels.
DAI.YS-Sl5-The Two Escutcheons.
EDEN MUSEE-Concert.
EMPIRE THEATRE-S-Mchael and His Lost Angel
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE-s-The Governor Of Ken
GARDEN THEATRE-s:1j-Ch -Chimmie Facden.
GARRICK THEATRE-S:3 :30-Mrs. Ponderbury's Past
GRAND OPERA HOusE-s-The Night Clerk
HARLEM OPERA HOUSE-S-Carma
HERALD SQUARE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Heart OF
Maryland
HOYTS THEATRE-s:30A Black Sheep.
IRVING PLACE THE ArRE-s:15-Faust.
ROSTER & BIAL'S-S15-Vaudeville.
LYCEI'M THEATRE-2-s15-The Benefit Of the Doubt
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-2 p m. until IL p m.-
Bicycle Exhibition.
METROPOLITAN OPERA HOTSE-S-Meiistofele
OLYMPIA -S:15-Naudevle
PALMERS THEATRE-Sl0-The Squire Of Danes
PASrORS-12:3 80 TIL IL p. m.-Naudevile.
PROCTOR'S PLEASURE PALACE-Vaudevile.
STANDARD THEATRE-S:lJ-The Strange Adventures OF
Miss Brown.
l4TH STREET THEATRES -s:l0-Mavourneen.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24

TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-"The Pail Mall Gazette. OF Lon
DON publishes the report Of an alleged IufKo-
Russan treaty. -- Advices from Turkey are
to the effect that Armenans near Marash re-
pulsed the Turks by the use of dynamite. -
4 dspatch to an Italian newspaper in New
York denied the story published in the rigaro.
of Paris. that the Abyssinians had taken Makalle
80 Jacques Anatole France the celebrated
utterateur, was elected to membership in the
French Academy.
CONGRESS-Both branches in session. -
Senate: Mr.. Warren spoke in favor of protection
t. the livestock interests, Mr. Dubois maze an
argument for free silver coinage. and Mr. Daniel
supported the Presidents Venezuelan pohcy.
- House: The quorum-counting plan reported
bv the Committee on Rules was adopted.
DOMESTIC State Senate adjourned TIL
Monday night hearing was given IN Albany
on excise measures -== Charles +. Tracy. a
well-known New-York lawyer, brother-in-law OF
j. P!erpont Morgan. died at Colorado Springs
Col. - The Committee on Organization Of
the free silver conference in Washington re-
ported in favor Of holding a National convention
in ST Louis on July 90 80 The National
Woman Suffrage Convention began its session
in Washington. -- rain and sleet storm did
much injury TO telegraph wires in the West ana
the Ohio Valley
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-Mrs. J. II. Woman,
wife Of one Of the owners Of Outing commit
ted suicide by shooting at No. 239 Fifth-ave.
- Officers Of the Anthracite coal roads dis-
cussed the tonnage question and appointed a
committee 10 report on division OF business -
The annual banquet OF the Newark Board OF
Trade was held; United States Senator smith
and Charles ;. Fairchild were among the speak
ers. -= The Second Panel Of the Sherins Jury
had their annual dinner at Delmonicos. -
William Foster jr.. made an assignment; his
liabilities are estimated al 100000 and his assets
at a larger amount -= SOrosis held its annual
banquet at the Waldorf. - Another large
crowd Of enthusiasts attended the Cycle Show at
Madison Square Garden. - Stocks were weak
on foreign selling.
THE EWEATHER-Fore for to-day Snow.
turning TO rain. Temperature yesterday; High
est, IS degrees; lowest. 81; average. 34~.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24

arc,ion n, S1o6 600. .OOO but later official es'l-
mates placed 1t at sG,,-OO.OOO, and the Mint
os,,motos oven down TO this day, nave
,oer ot variance. TO the extent Of several
millions yearly. with other reports OF hsh
authority such as those OF Wehs' r"is'
O. 90 But if it Is not possible to be GER
tain regarding the current output. wheh recorus
and data can BE- examined in detail. how much
more must it have been impossible to de'erm'hc
with accuracy in 1868 the yield in d'Hereht
wears running all the way back to 11o2 NO one
denies the entire good faith and ability OF 'he
effort. but no competent student can regaru l'S
results as entitled to confidence as n basis Tor
rigid reasoning 1t Is the plain fact th;lt 'he
output during the first eighty years may nave
been made millions larger or smaller than the
official estimate.
In like manner the official records OF exports
and imports both Of merchandise and OF gold
and silver are constantly quoted as II they
Ucre absolutely correct But it is fact per-
fectly well known to students that the ofilcial
record prior to 1866. when the estaDiishmen'
Of the Bureau Of Statistics gave some mPthod
TO the work. possessed 10 real value wnateVer.
The report Of that Bureau for 1851 SET 1or'l
with startling detail the utter inaccuracy OF thes'
records. how domestic exports were larg'F
undcrstatcd." how statements "defecfiVe 10 the
extent Of millions Of dollars were Incorporated
into the accounts" how daily arrivals OF coast
wise steamers swelled imports and receipts py
fcrryboats every day or hour on the Northern
border were likewise added and shipments
from Maine were reckone1 as imports at Bos-
ton and Mobile included large coastwise re-
ceipis as imports. and the Collector OF Burning
ton declared that "the past returns from his
office had been mere guesswork, and inc COL
lcctor Of Pembina reported that "he had errone-
.o,lsy returned imports for exports. because he
had fclon on his finger.
In the light Of these disclosures for nearly
thirty years perfectly we'll known to students.
II Is obviously nonsense 10 base upon official
statements any argument whatever regarding
the balance of trade earlier than 1866, or regard
ing the olIigO or income of precious metals.
And even since that date there has not been
until recently any accurate account OF the
gold and silver values contained In foreign
ores imported. which affect the accuracy OF
records by many millions The best that can
he done with such figures Is to treat them not as
proving ANYTHING but as establishing certain
measure of presumption in favor OF the conclu-
sion to which they may point
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24
THE ARMENIAN RESOLUTIONS.

Senator Cullom's resolutions in regard TO Ar
mcnia ought TO have some effect IT is TO be
taken for granted that they will be promptly
and unanimously adopted by both houses of
Congress- laid before the President. and by him
communicated TO the Great Powers of Europe.
They are well framed temperate but forcbe In
tone. and they express exactly what every we'll
informed man In the world knows 10 he the
truth In regard 10 Turkey and Armenia. and the
duty of Europe and America. That truth and
that duty have been proclaimed. repeatedly and
earnestly from the platform and In fhe press.
bu, have thus far been officially ignored. or ut
best trifel with We shall see II formal NJ
terancc on the subject by TIE Government of
the United States will not have more salts
factory result.
Substantially. these resolutions point out TO
the European Powers their unquestonable duty
In the case. That perhaps. Is In one sense SUI
perfluous since the Powers know their duty per
fcctly well without any such reminder But the
resolutions do more. They go on record 10 con-
Wet The Power. If the latter still remain In
activc-of gross derccton of duty. and 10 pill
lory them forever as guilty Of the blood OF
hu,rhercd Armenia. They tell the Powers plain
" that this country rcckons them responsible
for The conduct ~ the Turkish Empire. and will
not hold them blamclcss II they continue longer
10 neglect The undoubicd requirements of the
Treaty ~ Berlin That should have some
weight with even the most selfish Of The Powers.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24
OFFICIAL RECORDS

There is something amazing in the lghness
with which intelligent men, in and ont Of Con
grcss. accept current official figures for long
periods Of time az If they solid enough
and Strong enough to support rigdy logical con
clusions The thing Is done every day in Con
gress even in speeches by some men highly
distinguished. and not less frequently in pam
phlcts on monetary questions and in many
newspapers. Yet these official figures have GER
tain limitations which TO students well
known. and which render ihcm absolutely
valuelcss as Il basis for close reasoning beyond
those limits Thus the figures purporting to
show the production Of gold and silver from
1892 to this date, which may be found in Mint
and other reports and are constantly quoted.
must he treated as only approximate estimates
even for the last twenty-five years. and for the
previous eighty years have confcssedy no other
basis than the estimate Of Professor Raymond
made by comparing such information as could
be- gathered in 1865 and later.
Now such estimates. though made with the
greatest care and ability, are not strictly trust
worthy even when made within the year after
the production reported. Thus the official esti
mate for 1866 first placed the total bullion pro-
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24
PERSONAL.

John Alden, the ninth Of that name. Is nvins 4.
John Aiden's house at Duxbury. Mass, which vas
built in 1850 and In which the original John Aldsn
lived during the latter part OF his life.
Few of the rulers of Europe play cards except -
a pastime The King of Italy dctests cards -
will not take them in his hand, 1t is said. owne -
the fact that his father wasted hours then.
games Since the death Of Aiphonso XII card pisS.
ing has been forbidden at the Court OF Spain. EN-
peror William also frowns upon cards and never
plays excepting when on yachting trip
The relatives of the late Mrs. Anna r. Aspinwsn
Of Pittsburg who left 100000 to the Episcopal Hos
ptal cf Philadelphia. have withdrawn their oppo-
siton to its probate.
George w. Feeney, one OF the oldest engineer
in the service of the Philadelphia, Wilmington ana
Baltimore Railroad. who has just died. the
engineer of the locomotive that drew Abraham
Lincoln to Washington for his Inauguration, In
March, 1861. When President Garfield was shot In
s to n saG from at s
bore Mrs. Garfield from Elberon. N j., to Washing.
@ baSns Ms eear Grass nek him. e
the train through TO The capital; distance Of ~
for fast railroad time in this country It is said
that during the awful strain OF that run ne never
turned his head exchanged one word with his
fireman.
Governor Hastings. Of Pennsylvania. who has
been in Hot Springs Ark, for some time on account
NJ illness. has returned to Harrisburg. with his
health fully restored
Ira d Sankey is on his way to Los Angeles. Cal
Assisted by George c. Stebbins the singing evan
pe,Ist he will conduct months series OF meet.
ings on the Pacific coast
The Boston Traveller mas discovered the grave
~ Gilbert Stuart the famous painter. whose por.
trait OF Washington is the one most familiar to the
world The figi res mo. 81" alone. incised on the
unper surface of the iron fence curbstone which
seporates the old Central bury.ng-gr'und from the
Rov,ston-st walk In Boston Common. are the only
marks above his resting place. which had peen lost
sivht of for than half century stuart
died neglected and poor, at me age OF sevehty.
two and his body placed IN the taui' which
had been built in that part or the Duryihs Sround
in 1901 Subsequently the precise location was iost
Bishop Cortlandt whitehead (Ep!scopaD. Of Pitts
burg will celebrate the fourteenth anniversary OF
his consec ton bishop next sunday
George W. Putnam. who died the other day, as
his home in East Saugus. Mass. at the age OF
ephty-three years, prominent IN the anu
slavery movement and acted as private secretary
for Charles Dickens when the novelist visited this
country
Professor Edmund J. James has delivered MS
farewell lecture TO the students OF the wharton
School of Finance and Economy, In Philadeiphia
ON the first Of next month he goes TO the University
of Chicago At the close of his lecture the stu'
dents gave him silver oving-cup.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24

Of the system" That the bromides will cure -.
sickness he makes no claim in fact. he distinct,
says they will not. But We take 1t that VIM
people who go down to the sea in ships want =
not cure but a preventive II DR.. Rockwen h..
found one he will receive the grateful thanks =
a large number OF men and women.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24

The old stories of an alliance between Russia
and Turkey are revived with considerable direct
ness and circumstance. Perhaps they are true
If so. that fact explains the conduct Of Russia
in resisting any attempt by the other Powers
10 intervene in behalf of the Armcnians. IIav
ing saved Turkey from such intervention per-
haps from ACKNOWLEDGMENT. Russia is now, Of
course. in position to command Turkish graf
itudc ard TO secure by treaty special advantages
from the latter Power. Should the reports be
confirmed. however. Russia will have TO reckon
with at least some Of the other Powers whom
she has been tricking and deccvng under guisc
of a European concert" and also with the
moral sentiment of the world. which she has
grossly outraged by condoning and defending
the Armenian atrocities.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24

to expect the United States to save them from
any proper penalties which they may have
brought upon themselves They must not enter
into conspiracles and rebellion against the Gov
crnment under which they live and then demand
interference from their native land to stay the
hand of justice We may properly use our good
offices to secure for any who may have offended
lenient treatment. but beyond that we can only
demand for them the full benefits OF Transvaal
law. The function Of our Government Is to
guard its citizens against injustice and violence
in foreign lands, not to uphold their wrong
doing in any part Of the world.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24

The reverend gentleman who consented to in
woke the divine blessing upon the Assembly
yesterday has apparently been taking lessons
from his brothers at the National Capitol In
spired no doubt by love Of free institutions
he prayed not only for the success of the cuban
revouiionists. but for an influence from Heaven
which would incline the hearts of congressman
to recognize them as belligercnts and induce
the Government Of the United States to support
their cause by force Of arms. in case OF neces-
sity: that is to say, we suppose. in case the Al
mighty requires the cooperation OF this country
to carry ont His purposes regarding Cuba. II
lawmaking bodies are aversc 10 the abolition or
chaplains lest they should seem TO be lrre-
lgous, perhaps they might be persuaded for
the sake of propriety to pass joint RESOLUTIONS
instructing clcrgymca employed by them TO re-
frain entirely from original observations ana
confine themselves strictly to the Lords Prayer.
If that simple and sublime petition did not con-
ducc TO legislative wisdom and righteousness
we should despair of better results from any
9th
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24
The bicycle is distinct success ou' 'he So
called bicycle railroad has been sat oo"" y"
hard by the state Railroad Commissioners

Tho n,an ~ the City Vigilance League to raise
ro,ce loan fund TO aid In the detection OF crimi-
nails is 70 be commended. Under existing ar
rangements police officers are compelled 10 pay
ont Of their own pockets all expenses incurred IN
procuring evidence and then walt perhaps sew
oral months until such time as the Board OF Esti-
mate makes provision for repaying the amounts
thus expended. The plan of the League Is 10 re-
imburse promptly officers who have iaid out
money for legitimate expenses. In the expectation
that IT wiz In the end be paid back by the city
II is believed that this will make members OF the
force more willing TO put their hands into their
pockets when It is necessary to do so In obtaining
evidence against criminals or violators OF the law
and II certainly is unfair that policemen should
be compelled to wait weeks or months for the re-
payment OF sums that have been expended in per-
fectly legitimate ways.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24

ton during the last fortnight than III all the
previous stages Of its existence. and there Is
now better prospect that the question will be
settled fairly and wisely than there has ever
hnpn hpfnrp
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24

Chief Conln has just cause for complaint
against the Magistrates who turn loose into the
streets the vagrants brought before them. II
the tramp evil is allowed to grow here through
the unwingncss Of the courts TO deal with II,
sneak-thieving and even crimes of violence are
bound 10 increase in spite Of all police vigilance.
1t is true that poverty is not crime. but every
consideration Of public good demands the rigid
snppression of the tramp The man who wan
ders day after day without means OF support
should be sent 10 those who have obligations to
care for him or placed in the proper local in
stitution. When he is allowed to beg he is in
yited to walk into every door left open by the
careless citizen and satisfy his needs or his
cupidity with whatever may be within reach.
The police can prevent such crimes only by re-
moving the potential criminals. ana to do that
they must rely on the aid Of the courts.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24

Commendable activity is shown by the State
Departmcnt IN looking out for the safety Of
American residents in the Transvaal whose in
terests have been jcopardized by Jameson's raid
into the BOer territory No effort should be
spared by the Government TO protect the prop
crty rights of the Americans II they shall be
threatened, and 10 secure fair trials for any who
may be accused Of participation in the recent
disorder At the same time IL Is to be remem-
bercd that Americans IN Africa have no right
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24

The United States hardly credit now that
the original Union only consisted OF thirteen States
With Utah lust admitted TO the full dignity OF q
state the whole number mounts up to thirty-nve-
(The London Graphic.
Forty -fye II you please, cousin; forty-fve. and
more a-comln
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24

DIR. Rockwell believes that he has. In measure
at least solved the problem OF preventing sea-
sickness or the plan he recommends he has
made personal trial with satisfactory results.
The use OF bromides as preventive Is not new
but DR.. Rockwelrs theory Of their operation Is
interesting. He believes In using them several
days before the voyage Is begun. and declares
that their efficacy comes from the 'bromidization
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24

Mayor Strong is in favor OF consolidation. but
he has no sympathy with the idea that Inn
mediately after the consolidation act is passed
there should be commissions appointed by the
Governor to look after the police. the health. etc.
of the entire territory included in the made-to-
order city That is the Platt idea. but 1t has not
yet been brought ont into the open. One thing
certain Is that the people want no such commits
sions. even II there are men in office that Platt
would be glad to turned out soon as
possible.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24

Bowler is on top down TO date but the Supreme
Court Of the United States Is still to be heard
from. When It's decision comes. Bowler may
hear something drop.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24

Tourists now about to cross the Atlantic will
do we'll to eliminate a visit to the Holy Land
from their projected trip. For. according to dis
patches published in the leading London and
Parisian newspapers. the condition Of Syria Is
declared to be most alarming. The Druses
are said to be In revolt, and the Sultan has
called out sort Of levee en- masse to put them
down. Some sixty thousand Mahometans are
therefore under arms with few officers and no
discipline. Jerusalem Is crowded with these
rough and lawess soldiers. is also Beyrout
where credit Is suspended, and the whole popu-
lation Is In a state Of terror That the latter re-
port Is not without considera BILE foundation can
be ga thered from the fact that there is serious
danger lest the soldiers. who but half-paid
and under the strongest kind OF religious excite
ment, should break loose and attack the Chris
ton population, native as well foreign. in
which event the scenes Of bloodshed and Of
carnage that are still In progress In the Ar
menian provinces OF the Turkish Empire may
be looked for In the Holy Land.
New-York tribune., 1896-01-24
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