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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-23
PERSONAL.

A Chicago newspaper threatens to print the names
NJ the we-known men and who shall 20
to hear Yvette Guilbert, on the ground that 4 Is
an outrage for her to sing In Central Music Hail.
made sacred by the preaching OF DAVID Swing.
President Faure. of France. has given permission
to th. citizens Of a town in the New-Hebr!des To-
call the place by hrs name
The Rev Minot J. Savage has been invited to de-
liver the essay before the British and Foreign Asso-
citation in London next June, an honor never before
bestowed upon an American. lie has also been
elected president OF the Council Of the National
Unitarian Conference Since his decision TO accept
the pasorae Of the Church of the Messiah, in this
city, he says that the Rev. DR.. Robert Coyer is
f Mr laTger fed Of usefulness in New York He
to n9w ee ap' or TWENTY Of useful WORK Many
years ago Mr.. Savage wrote novel, in which he Is
rons e S in pasng from Orthodoxy I"
l'nitaranism. HIS one experiment in fiction seems
than the novel the proper field for the exer;
else OF his talents. His coming to New-York VIII
bring an important accession 10 the ranks OF the
metropolitan clergy
Munir Bey. the new Turkish Ambassador to
France. is rot yet thirty-six years old
County Comm ,ss!oner Samuel States, Of Jefferson.
Penn has son whom he named United He
wrote letter to this in Punxsutawney the other
day naturally addressing il. United States. Punk
sutawncy. Penn. and the postmaster advertised
it az held because the address was defective.
The Polish residents Of Baltimore are taking
steps to commemorate the 10th anniversary OF the
great Polish patriot. Thaddeus koscuszko which
will occur February u.
The Rev James H. Ecob who recently accepted
call TO the First Congregational Church in Denver.
has for the last fifteen years had charge OF the
Second Presbyterian Church in Albany. and the
reception given his departure from that city
was more than ordinarily noteworthy. Among the
warmest tributes paid TO DR.. Ecob were those
which came from Bishop Doane. Of the Episcopal
Church. and Bishop Burke and Father Waldo, OF
the Roman Catholic Church The outlook says
OF DR.. Ecob: The church in Denver IL 10 I've
heartily congratulated DIR. Ecob is in the prime OF
his powers and one OF the ablest and most vital
preachers in the whole country without a trace
OF sensatonalism with fineness Of literary finish
which few preachers ever approach: with the IN
tensity OF a Hebrew prophet proclaming the essen
tial truths OF the Christian revea ton" Prior TO
his pastorate in Albany. DR.. Ecob was pastor OF
the East Congregational Church in Brooklyn.
A committee OF Philadelphia citizens has been
appointed to raise a fund to establish travelling
scholarship in memory OF the late john stewart
sol
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-23

nomination The new appointments include the
retention Of three men who have rendered good
service 10 the city during the last two years and
who by their public spirit. energy and devotion
70 duty have deserved well Of the city and OF
its new Chief Magistrate. Police Commissioner
Wcllcs Health Commissioner Emery and Tax
Collector Appleton have earned the recognition
which has been accorded to them The first two
have been subjected TO considerable criticism
from time to time. but public opinion generally
will approvc Mr.. Wurster's decision TO keep
them in office.
The most important Office to be filled by the
Mayor was that of Commissioner Of City Works,
which has been administered most ably ana
successfully for the last two years by Mr. Alfred
r. White Even previous to the election Mr.
White had stated that under no circumstances
would he consent To remain in office. ana though
pressure was put upon him 10 induce him 10 de-
part from that decision, he soutly adhered TO It,
Had he been willing to remain. II Is certain that
no would have been rcapponted Commissioner
Whites administration has been so broadly
based on business principles. and he has tie
voted himself 10 his duties so assiduousy. that
his place will be Il particularly difficult one for
ever. that Mr.. Theodore r. Willis Will make an
accountable Commissioner Of the City Works
Department His experience as Il supervisor
and as Naval Officer in this city during the liar-
rison Administration showed that he possesses
good executive abilities and his integrity Is
abovc question 1t is truc that Mr.. Willis has
been active in Brooklyn politics; ii Is also true
that his activity In politics has been for the good
Of the party with which he is identified. MI
Wurstcr has not made this appointment with
out long and careful consideration. Mr.. Willis
was an important factor in securing the Mayors
nomination. but aside from that and from his
part in politics he possesses th" qunlihch'iohs
which are needed to make Il capable admhs-
traitor of great department. He has only 10
adhere 10 the lines laid down by Commissioner
White to achieve success.
Mr. Powell and Mr. Ncff have their careers IN
public life vet TO make both are men OF apiii'!
and good standing. and ought 10 prove equal To
the tasks before them. On the whole, Mayor
Wursttr has done we'll As was TO be expected.
and rs. in fact he more than once announcer
that no should do he has selected the members OF
his cabinet wholly from his own party. lie was
elected as Il Republican. and he proposes I" CIV"
Rrooklvn Republican administration. Blt IL
will he n clean. broad minded. vigorous ana
essentially business administration lha' Is
what the cabinet appointments mean. ana 'lia''
we believe. is the Interpretation which the people
of Brooklyn will put upon them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-23

neglected 1t for many years. Then the brtish
went in ms the first real settlers, and 1t therefore,
should belong to them. Now Great Britain her
self did in the Falklands exactly what she nc
c,lses Venezuela Of doing in the Cuyuni Vaiiey
She utterly neglected and abandoned the islahos
for sixty years. In the mean time the Argeh
tines went in and settled them and established
government over them. II Venezuelas title 10
the Cuyuni Valley lapsed through non-occupa
ton. so did Great Britans title to the Faik-
lands. II by the mere fact Of occupation the
Argentlnes acquired no title to the Falkiahds
neither did Great Britain thus acquire title 10
the Cuyuni Valley. But titles do not lapse
through non-occupatiOn. nor are they created by
the mere fact Of occupation. To that reasonable
view. It is TO be hoped. both Argentina ana Great
Britain will speedily come. 1t would be gra'ily
ing TO this country to have the Falklands dis-
pute finally and justly settled. and the coca
offices Of this Government would no doubt DE
readily lent to that end. But demand for IN
Prevention and the application Of the Monroe
Doctrine is one that cannot properly be enter
trinp1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-23
MAYOR WURSTER'S CABINET.

Mayor Wurs,ers cabinet appointments are
now completed, the two Excise Commissioners
having been announced yesterday. One Of the
present incumbents. Mr.. Hacker. has been
tanned for another term, and the other place has
been given to Mr. James Gascoinc who will
represent in the Excise Board the same elements
IN the community for which Commissioner For
roster has stood during the last two years. The
time has now come to pass judgment on The
selections made by Mr.. Wurster a whole
Regarding those previously announced one at
time The Tribune has already expressed favor
able opinion. In the appointments Of Mr.. Burr
ms Corporation Counsel. Mr.. Bryant as Fire
Commissioner and Mr.. Woodruff as Park Com
missioner and the reappontment OF Mr. Bush
as head OF the Building Department. we have
perceived with pleasure the desire and purpose
Of the new Mayor to place these important de-
par.menis in the hands OF able and conscien-
tous men. who would run them not on po-
litical basis, but for the best good OF the com
munlty at large. The appointment OF Mr. Bry-
ant was worthy Of special mention because II
was q recognition 10 an emphatic way OF the
element in the party that opposed Mr. Wursters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-23

TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

EOREIGN-Prince Henry Of BattenDerg dled
on the cruiser Blonde from illness contracted ID
the Ashantee campaign - "A 1aise report Vi
Prince Bismarck's death caused excitement III
Derliu - Several Spanish victories over
the Cuban insurgents were reported -- "a"
agreement has been reached IN the HyaWs CASE
whereby The charges of conspiracy to murder
will be dropped
CONGRESS-Both branches in session -
Senate: Mr. Wolcott spoke against the Nenez-
uelan policy of the Administration; resolutions
denouncing Turkish Outragcs in ARMENIA were
introduced: debate the free-conage supsu-
tute for the House Bond bill continued. -
House: bill appropriating extra money Tor
the Chicago public building was passed; fepie-
sentative II. c. Miner was seated.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Morton sent message
10 the LEGISLATURE urging them TO exercise
economy in making appropriations; Senator
Wray introduced bill for consolidating New
York and Brooklyn. bat providing for re1er-
endum on the charter. -= George l.. Weiilhe-
ton was elected United States Senator by the
MARYLAND Legislature; Senator Allison was de-
clared elected in Iowa - prominent Tree
silver men from all over the country held con-
ference in WASHINGTON. - Several ex-mem-
bers of the Ohio Legislature were indicted lor
taking brides. Congressman Godfrey W.
Hunter Rep) came within one vote OF peihg
nominated on the ballot for United states SEN
atOr by the kenturky l-eelsia uie' - Wv
ernor and Mrs. Morton held reception III
honor Of the Legislature
CITY AND SUBURbAN.-More exposures or
fraud In the Republican enrolment and primaries
In the VIIItn Assembly District were made by
the Committee of Investigation. - Two wo-
men and a man, who were arrested on suspicion
of having robbed the Wormser house, were heid
for trial. Miss Mary +. Hills who. 1t was
thought had been murdered in her home near
Mamaroneck. really died from starvation. -
Miss Clara Barton and her assistants sailed on
their journey to Armenia - The fourth day
of the Cycle Show drew crowds of spectators to
Madison Square Garden. == Mayor strong de-
clared that he was in favor OF the consolidation
Of New-York and Brooklyn. - Stocks were
strong and higher.
THE WEATHER.-Forcc1st for to-day:
Cloudy and threatening, with rain or snow.
The temperature yesterday: Highest, 40 degrees;
lowest, 81; average. 354s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-23

It is to be hoped that before giving his voice
in favor Of surrsndcring part of the plaza in
Brooklyn FOR the of railroad company
Mayor Wurster gave due heed 10 the suggestion
OF City Works Commissioner White for solv-
ing the question OF bringing the of the
Brooklyn Heights company close 10 the Bridge.
Mr. White proposes that most Of the cars now
running on Fulton-st should be diverted from
that crowded thoroughfare and reach the Bridge
on the east side OF the station. running through
several streets to the eastward end coming into
Fulton-st near Flatbush-ave. This would fur
n.sh the way out Of two difficulties at the same
time. II would provide for the relief OF Fulton
st." OF which there is great need. 1t would
besides, do away with any necessity for using
the plaza carstand But, of course, this
idea would never reach the Mayors mind
through the officers If the railroad company or
through those Bridge trustees who greatly
concerned in seeing that the company pays as
large dividends possible. The plan Is a prac-
ticable one. and II would facilitate travel be-
tween the Bridge and the uptown districts.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-23

Governor Morton's message to the Legislature
on the necessity Of care in making appropra-
tons so that the State tax rate may not be I'M
duly increased contains food for thought on
which the ma iority in the Senate and Assembly
may profitably reflect. We are glad TO see the
Governors solictnde on this subject; but 1t is
possible that if he had shown the same desire
TO keep down expenses last year. the present
message might not have been necessary. Mr..
Morton has had time for serious consideration
and circumstances are not the same now as they
were year ago 1t IS to be hoped that his s'S-
gestions will not be lost on the Legislature. lf
it refuses To give heed the Governor will prob
ably use his veto axe with woll-directc1 aim.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-23

convention. In what way we are, Of course I'M
able to say. But we hazard nothing in saying
that with the general knowledge that exists as
to Mr.. Platt's peculiar influence upon local. State
and National politics, the fact that he Is hear'liy
in favor OF Governor Morton's nomination 1or
the Presidency cannot fail to affect seriously
the result. Everybody rejoices that the seventh
seal has been opened. that Mr.. Platts silence mas
been broken that the incense burning has be-
gun, and that presently the seven trumpeters-
two of whom have already gone South-will
break out
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-23

planning this bridge on large scale, and we
have been convinced that six tracks would he
none too many. The Commissioners did not act
on the report Of the engineer yesterday, but
there is good reason to believe that they Will
approve and adopt it at their next meeting
The subject is important enough 10 justify de-
liberation. though an early decision is desirable
We trust the Commission will not err In under
estimating the requirements Of the large num-
Der Of people wh) will make use Of this pro-
jectcd highway between New-York and Brook
Iyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-23

Corporation Counsel Scott has been looking
into the Greater New York question, and thinks
that the problem involved is far more serious
than it is assumed TO be by men like Lexow,
who believe that the simple fiat Of the Legis-
lature can make one big city out Of the several
Il is proposed TO unite. Mr.. Scott expresses no
opinion on the main question-nlthough he Is
convinced that Staten Island. at all events
should not be included in the scheme-and it Is
fair TO presume that his emphatic statement will
have some effect on Lcyow and those who adopt
the Lexow view. The Corporation Counsel
merely outlines some Of the difficulties to he
overcome and he does not in the least exagger
ate them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-23

The good opinion entertained regarding Miss
Clara Barton will be strengthened by the mod
est and frank talk about herself with which she
favored one Of our reporters before her depart
urc She dcprecates being called brave. or noble
or heroic and says that she is simply woman
who is trying to do her duty. and who has falth
10 believe that she will be able to accomplish the
object she has in view. She will not proceed
Immediately to Constantinope. but expects 10
arrive there in about three weeks. As to the
plan OF campaign TO be adopted on her arrival
she has nothing to gay: il viii be determined
by the circumstances found to exist at that time
DlsclaIm 1t as she may. however. Miss Barton
Is displaying true heroism in cndeavorlng to be
the almoner OF relief to the afflicted Christians
in Armenia and Is entitled to support and aid
in the most practical form from The people OF
this country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-23

pledge him their support. Notwithstandinr ~.
expatrlation, he is fellow-countryman after
sort But II they intend to cast In their Ia
with him he ought at least to give them vo,.
and civil rights such as they have been accu.-
toned to at home With suitable encourasa.
ment some Of them may In time turn into first.
class Beers In no way inferior to the nativ.
variety.
The Brooklyn Justices elected last fall are III.
winners in the controversy in which they be.
came involved with the men who contended that
their terms Of office did not expire for several
months to come. But this in sense justiAes
the acts Of violence In which at least one Of
the former INDUCED in order to get possession
OF his courtroom While elected to administer
the law, his initial act was that Of Law.
breaker, and was utterly without defence
The principle Of arbitration gains support in
England. Almost everybody now favors 1t ex.
cept Lord Salisbury, and even ne is likely to
come round to that way OF thinking after 4
while There Is no way In which he can give
a better proof of the sagacty which he doubt
possesses but which he has not so far displayed
TO complete advantage on all diplomatic occa.
sions Considerable starch will be taken out of
his obst.nacy by the time he finds himself In
a minority of one a condition OF things which
seems to be rapidly approaching.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-23

The newest for the bicycle is as an aid
to the fe-savers in patrolling the ocean beach
The wheel is more and more becoming an in
strument of utility. although that impression
may not be created by a visit to the Madison
Square Garden this week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-23

1t Is satisfaction to know that Mr.. Buck the
chief engineer Of the new bridge to be built
across the East River has made report In
favor Of building Il structure that will give suffi-
Gent room for six railroad tracks The Tribune
has hitherto laid stress on the dcsirability OF
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1uArf "a NAucrt,ssmrnte.
Rnai;1ess Notlces.

Roll Top Desks and Off1ce FURNITURE
Great Variety style and Price.
T. &. SELLEW.
No. Ill Fulton-st. y. Y.
Lelands Windsor Hotel.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-23

1t seems to be necessary to remind The New
York Observer OF facts which every news
paper Is presumed to know. and which re-
ligious newspaper surely does not intend to
ignore. Commenting on the action Of the Sem
ate in regard to the bond bill. II speaks Of the
Senate Finance Committee having a ma
jorty Of Republicans. and holds the Republi-
can party responsible for action or non-action
I'm the Senate as If 1t had a majority OF that
body Here Is double errcr. The public an
nouncement OF Senator Jones, OF Nevada. a
year two ago. that he was no longer to be
considered Classed a Republican, but pro-
posed to devote his energies To the Silver party.
makes the statement wrong to the COM
mittee. The fact shown by every almanac or
other classified list of Senator'S proves that the
few Silver men have balance of power In that
body so that they, with the Democrats who
invariably vote for the worst possible financial
measures If they can make trouble thereby.
have n majority in the Senate. or these facts
THE Observer should have been aware and
will. no doubt. he glad to be informed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-01-23

President KRUGER. OF the Transvaa Republic.
is reported to have been originally a Pennsyl-
vania Dutchman. and as these nimbe and
volatile people are constructively Americans. IL
Is not surprising that some OF cur compatrots
nnw aniournna In hia African ba.liwlck should
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-16

These extraordinary and exasperat-
ing conditions awoke the Japanese
from the sleep of inactivity. The recent
invasion of our markets by manufac-
lures from Japan is perhaps the most
threatening and direful in the chain Of
calamities resulting from that ill-con-
ceived and totally wicked effort Of the
worlds creditors to plumber and en-
slave the world through the demoneti-
cation of silver
Upon the gold standard, the present
rate of exchange gives Japan an adj
vantage over the manufacturing ma
tons Of America and Europe equivalent
to a protective duty Of one hundred per
cent and an expert bounty Of the same
amount. This is the premium that the
devotees of the gold standard in the
United States have put upon the de-
struction of the civilization of the West
ern world. Who among them will con-
tend that when factories are estab-
lished in Japan, China and India,
equipped with the latest improved
labor saving machinery and operated
by labor paid from two to three dollars
per month that the era Of colleges,
schools and churches is not doomed?
j. NJ. DEVINE.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-01-16
ARE BIRDS GUIDED BY srARs7
An Attempt to Solve the Great Mystery
~ ma nHis.u.n A..

n" AIpAuPt 10 SOAVo tHo Nteat mystery
OF Bird Migration.
In an article on Birds of Passage"
the Chautauquan says IL one desires
an explanation for the great mystery
OF bird migration, there being nothing
else that will answer, he will have to
accept the theory Of hereditary knowl-
edge, a knowledge OF the unfailing
stars. The Great Bear and Orion ap-
peared at the same time In our region.
even when the divisions of land and
water were very different than they are
today. That the stars are the guides
of birds agrees with the fact that they
fly at remarkable heights. often above
the clouds, and that wanderers lose
their way when they stray into clouds
and mists. On starlight nights strag-
Cling birds are seldom noticed. When
the sky Is overcast, when the night Is
dark, but especially when a fine rain is
falling, multltudes of travelling birds
are heard. They will call often, doubt
less for the purpose of keeping near
each other; and often great numbers OF
them bound against the windows OF
lighthouses. Thus Gatke has observed
night till the next morning golden
crested wrens bumped like snoWflakes
against the lighthouse Of Heligoland,
and that on the following day golden
crested wrens sat on every square foot
OF Hellgoland. Toward the end Of the
summer along into the fall, 1t was not
O rare occurrence on dark nights to
see, through the light Of street lamps.
birds flying over inland cities The ex-
perienced observer recognizes by its call
the curlew and tho strand-snipe, sea-
swallow and seagull, occasionally hears
even the flap OF their wings. But no
bird Is visible in the darkness. On dark
nights no stars appear; then It Is that
the straylng bird loses his way. The
stars are the most plausible guides to
birds in their mlgrations. But only the
future can tell us whether they really
serve in that capacity.