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by personal experience that Great bri'''" -
drawing from this country many millions every
vc,r because Of the reduction of duties, which
has invited enormously increased imports ol
British products But 1t Is not unnatural mat
English fnancicrs are quite willing to pass Ill
silence a blunder which operates so greatly 70
their advantage
The question as TO English purchases OF Ameri-
can securities is complicated at present by the
possibility of foreign disturbances While Eng
isb CAPITAL would naturally seek security against
the financial disturbances likely to result from
any war In Europe or Africa, 1t Is nevertheless
the fact that fresh demand for money would
in case Of war abroad at once invite and employ
n vast amount Of money now lying idle. Nheh-
ever there is thought TO be prospect or such
sudden and large employment OF capital pur-
chases OF Il permanent character in foreign So
c,Iritcs are likely t. be deferred. III EngnSh
captal were free to determine as to American
investments without this disturbing influence,
il IS probable that large purchases might soon De
exnected in view Of the decisive overthrow or
thc silver faction in the House. That event has
gone far TO teach capitalists Of other countries
that those Americans have been right all the time
who have maintained that the agitatOrs in the
Senate would find themselves utterly unable 10
control the action Of Congress on this question
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
THE JRISH LEADERSHIP.

Irish affairs are in the background just now
at Westminster. The Irish members are in Op
position and that Opposition is helpless and
hopeless minority. The Government can pursue
its chosen way without regard to any possible
combination against It, Moreover, the Irish
members no longer form single party, but are
divided into two three more or less hostile
md certainly discordant factions The result is
personality of theiI leaders are regarded with
less interest than hitherto. But If the Irish cause
IS ultimately to succeed as all It's friends still
hope. 1t Is evident that the leadership of the
party. or Of It's largest faction, is no less impor
tant now than it was when there was a Home
Rule majority ir the House Of Commons The
future of the party ard Of the cause depends
upon the wisdom of its leadership in defeat as
well as in victory.
The choice Of Mr.. Dillon 10 succeed Mr.. Nc
Carthy Is not, therefore, TO be regarded lightly
II Is by no means an unexpected choice. Indeed
1t has been pretty clearly foreshadowed ever
since Mr. Mccarthy was crowded out. For that
Mr.. Mccarthy WAS crowded out there IL little
room for question. Or, perhaps, we might say
frozen out" The chief organs Of the party
copspicuously 1.-THE Freeman's Journal"-missed
no opportunity Of prasing the other principal
members. such rs Mr. Sexton, Mr.. Dillon, Mr.
Blake, Mr.. OBrien and Mr.. Davitt. But toward
Mr.. Mccarthy there seemed something like a
CONSPIRACY of silence" until his resignation
WAS announced When at last he did resign. it
was with dignity and honor to himself, and amid
tho sincere regrets OF the best friends OF Ireland
Mfr Sexton was generally regarded as his natural
successor. and was, indeed promptly chosen for
the place But he declined 1t; partly 1t is said'
because Of uncertain health ana party because
of q preference to remain in his place as man
aging director Of THE Freemans journal
That is unfortunate because Mr.. Sexton is one
OF the ablest parlamentarians in the party and
has rather fewer personal opponents than almost
any other member Of 1t.
with the resignation Of Mr.. Mccarthy and the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19

declnation Of Mr. Sexton both on file, the lead
ership went almost as matter of course to Mt
Dillon There were other candidates, but no
serious rivals Mr.. OBren was out OF the ques
ton. for various reasons. Mr. Healy had TOO
many enemies. Mr.. Davitt was not acceptable
TO the English allies. And indeed, without any
Of these disquaifcations. it Is doubtful II any
Of them would have proved stronger candidate
than Mr. Dillon The new leader commands re-
spect and confidence by Ills marked abilities and
high personal character, and will. no doubt, d.
rect the fortunes of the party with both energy
and discretion The one bad feature OF the case
is that bitter fe,ld exists between Mr.. Dillon
and Mr.. Heay. so that the election Of the former
makes 1t probable that the latter will practically
sccede and form a third faction Of his own. pre-
sumably with Mr. Arthur O'Connor and some
others as his colleagues. But then that might
have come to pass no matter who was elected
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
PERSONAL.

The Hibernian Society, OF Boston, Will celebrate
the anniversary Of Robert Emmet's birth
March L.
William F. Adams C'Over Optc'). OF Boston. has
lust arrived In Japan. lie intends to begin the
study OF the Japanese language
Donaldson Smith, the young Philadelphan who
has been exploring Africa. and who IL back in
PHILADELPHIA will first write book describing his
recent travels. and will then on another exped!-
ton TO Northeast Africa. The Philadelphia Times
says: Perhaps OF the greatest popular interest is
his discovery OF many tribes whose existence
was previously unknown. Among these is a race of
plgmles the fact OF whose discovery has caused a
commotion In scientific circles These curious people
OF negro type are coal black and absolutely
naked. Although OF great physical beauty with
we'll formed limbs. they barely removed from
animals and their code OF morality Is very lax
five feet high and live In primitive conical huts
Their only Industry is corn raising and the rearing
of sheep and goats They are born hunters. In war
fare they poisoned arrows the wounds inflicted
by which prove fatal within an hour"
Bishop Hall EpscopaD. OF Vermont. has been
doing temporary duty for the venerable Bshoo
Clark OF Rhode Island. who Is enfeebled By old age.
1t Is said by local paper that the books In Sem
ator Alllsons home in Dubuque are worth more
than the house several times They I'LL entirely
large room and overflow into the cellar where
two rooms are stored with volumes. His collection
Is remarkably fine.
Great regret Is felt in theological and university
circles of Germany at the death in Jena Of the Rev
DR.. Johann Gustav Stickel. n prlvy councillor and
one OF the most famous Orientalsts in the Empire
He the oldest decent In Germany having
reached the ripe OF ninety-one years. Until n
few months ago he was actively engaged In his
profession.
Edward II. Hall. registrar OF the Empire State
Society, Sons OF the American Revolution. whose
witty speech in presenting a gavel to Mr. Depew q
year more ago attracted a good deal OF atten-
ton. has been invited to address the Pennsylvania
Sons OF the American Revolution, in Plttsburg on
WGshinston's Birthday, and has accepted the in
vitation -
The recent death OF Lady Wilde. In London re-
calls the fact, says London paper that It was she
who wrote the famous leading article headed
"Jacta Alea Est" In THE Dublin Nation" which
constituted the chief count In the Crown irdict-
ment for high treason against the editor OF that
Journal, who is now Sir Charles Gavan DUFFY
an octogenarlan literary recluse at Nice The
article in question published at the height OF
the revolutionary fever In 1915 As sample OF
blood-stirrng English prose 1t still retains ITS place
In number OF collections. and especially those
Issued on the other side of the Atlantic.
The Rev. DR.. r. q. Addison rector of Christ Epis-
copal Church. Washington. Is said to marry more
people In the course Of year than any other Wash.
ington clergyman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
WOOL GROWERS AND THEIR SENATOR'S.

Perhaps it is sign of grace that some of the
Senators who have been talking about their re-
solve to defeat any protective tariff until free
silver bill has been passed find it more con-
ycnicnt now to object that the House bill does
not give enough protection to the wool OF Mon
tana Wyoming. Oregon. Utah. California ana
other Western States That is not now the ques-
ton before the Senate. but whether senators VIII
hermit woo-g growers TO have any protection
whatever for their industry, instead Of none ut
all. If there are any Senators who do not quite
like tho exposure Of heavy losses by wool-grow-
crs in these Western States, they may be sure
that the facts will not be forgotten If they refuse
any relief, and put il on the ground that they
cannot get much rs they want
President Cleveland is factor in legislation
This wear: indeed. he counts for more than al
the Senators from silver States. whether lie
will have shrewdness enough TO permit the House
bill TO become law, IL it passes the Senate. no
one appears 10 have ground for positive belief.
But II is obviously more probable that he might
opprovc an emergency tariff, framed to meet a
deficiency of revenue than one more directly
an,aconizng the theories for which he has con-
tended Certainly he would place himself ana
II
,rous posltion If he should veto such measure
as the one pending than II he should veto one
which could be- represented rs designed not to
raise revenue but to prohibit imports.
The Republicans. who are honestly trying to
do the best that they can N this time for the IN
flustrics II their country. have no need TO repeat
that they would demand somelh hing very differ
cnt II there were Il Republican majority In the
Senate or a Republican President. Not one OF
,hcrn will profess to believe that the House bill
Is the perfection Of human wisdom. The IT'D
mo has said and still believes that 1t would
hny. been wiser to alter duties on fewer articles
and 10 restore, bv schedule such Of the duties Of
the act Of 1880 as might be expected, from prac-
teal experience ~ their workings 10 ylc!i SUM
Client revenue But the measure which the ma
iorl,y Judges wiser is usually the only one that
can be carried and he who will not give support
70 that measure has To face the responsibility or
d,frat!ng any action. which responsibility VIII
not be- a Hight one In this instance for Senators
representing wool growing States. while the
lmnostion vi only IA per cent OF former du'l'~
would not give adequate or proper protccuoh' II
u,oucsfonahly would yield definite and ma
tcrial help TO the growers.
There are some persons who profess TO believe
thai the Far Western States have been little IN
iur,L. or not ut all. by the removal Of duties,
,Louch Ohio and other Eastern wool growers
may have suffered The following is a comparl-
son Of average prices If lOi quotations by classes
given in Coates Brothers wool circulars for
February |. 1896. and February |, 1873 the
month before Mr. Clcvclands Inauguration:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
REVENUE AND BRITISH CONFIDENCE.

\ significant statement regarding English
opinion, and It's probable effect upon purchases
Of American securities, was made by Mr. Open
hem vicc-presidcnt Of the Chicago Great West
ern Railway, after his arrival from England on
Sunday He is reported saying that English
men have stopped selling orr securities. bclicv
Ing that American finances are all right, except
that they do not believe that we have enough
revenue to meet our expenses. They say that
If we had this sufficient revenue the sOcallcd
"'cndless chain of deposing and withdrawing
"gold from the Sub-Treasury would be broken"
In spite Of this lack Of revenue, Mr.. Oppcnhcm
expressed the opinion that English purchases of
American securities would soon become large,
mainly because Of the great demand for invest
ments abroad where idle money has rapidly ac-
cumuated.
1t is not strange that British fnanclcrs who
look at the question without the binding party
prejudice which the President and his support
crs have laborcd to create here, able Mt
to detect the fallacy and folly Of the assertion
that by some mysterious process gold gets out OF
the Treasury continually in exchange for legal
tender notes irrespective Of the deficiency OF
revenue But the British opinion. sound SO far
as il goes, does not take into account the full
living Gold goes out OF the Treasury on two
accounts; because Of deficiency Of revenue and
because Of an excess Of Imports over exports,
when the actual value of imports and the indcbt-
edncss due abroad are rightly estimated These
two causes operate together. The latter produces
exports Of gold at time when the exchange
market would otherwise he undisturbed or gold
would be flowing this way, and the bankers who
tenders or certificates to get it from the Treas
uy On the other hand, the Government has
to pay out every month more money Of some
kind than II takes in except by borrowing and
as the Treasury cannot afford 70 refuse the kind
of money for which creditor calls, and as even
II 1t does refuse ana insists upon paying in legal
tenders II Is within his power nj once TO have the
legal tenders deposited for redemption. it comes
to pass that gold also goes out Of the Treasury
to meet the deficiency Of revenue.
1t may be seen. therefore, that the snme meas
ure would operate as n remedy for both evils.
protective system which would prevent excess
sive imports, and would at the same time yield
to the Treasury revenue greater than the ncces-
sary expenses Of the Government. would stop the
outgo OF gold for the purpose Of export, and also
would stop thc outgo Of gold because Of def
cheney Of revenue. There are many Englishmen
who realize that this country has placed itself
at a frightful disadvantage, financially and COM
mercially. by its change Of tariff. They know
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
TO TAKE SILVER OUT.
A SUGGESTION FOR THE REPUBLICAN,
PLATFORM.
THE "sILNER-rONGUED ORATOR" ONCE OF
NEVADA, MAKES AN OFFER FOR
HARMONY, a

NEVADA, NAMES AN Crr cOH
HARMONY. "a
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: VIII you permit me to bring to the atteug
ton OF the Eastern public method OF disposing
OF the vexed Sixteen to one question In the Ma
tional Republican Convention?
The Republican rarty is strong enough to elect
its nominees Of the National Convention upon q
single gold standard platform. But such course
would compel the Senators elected and to b
elected In Colorado. Montana. Wyoming. Idaho
and Utah certainly, and In South Dakota, Oregon.
California and Washington possibly. to mitata
the action of the Nevada Senator'S, and while the
new Administration will not need single cleo
toral vote from all these States 1t can hardly az
ford to take from ten to eighteen Senators out Of
the Republican column-especiay II such ca
lamty can be avoided without any surrender Of
princpIo. or any substantial disadvantage even to
the friends of gold mono metasm. The idea
have crlIdely formulated in the appended resolu-
ton is as YOU know not original, for 1t was pre-
scented by Mr. Greeley in 1872 with respect TO the
tariff 7 have endeavored to meet the objection
that the silver Republicans and silver Democrats
might by its adoption be tempted TO coalesce. by
limiting the pledge required OF the Executive
against non-interferance II laws TO whose enact
ment a majority Of Republican Senators and
Representatives should contribute. 1t may be
said that this is barren concession TO silver Re-
nubIcans because free coinage law cannot
possibly receive n majority OF Republican votes
In Congress-yet 1t Is all that silver Republicans
have q right to expect from the gold Republicans
II leaves them the right to keep at once their Re
nublicanism and their free coinage principles. 1t
is better for such purpose than the Minneapolis
or any other "straddng' PLATFORM and in one
view Of the case It gives them. In the west ana
South. where free coinage is the only snioooietn
20 office. the advantage Of being able to say 10
free coinage Democrats and free coinage Popu-
lists. "Gentlemen IL you wish to aid free coin
400 doctrines vote for the Republican nominee
fo~ Congress His vote will tell in the contest
FIR the Republican President is pledged not 10
veto II. while the Executive Is at liberty 10 over
r,de the same vote cast by Democrat or
Popust"
The result would be at least TO test the Strength
NJ the free coinage sentiment. and ascertain
whether 1t was stronger or weaker than desire
for party success. , .
Pardon me for intruding with this additioh 10
tho discussions Of this old question My extreme
solicltude for satisfactory solution OF Vexa-
tious nr5blen must serve my excuse appeho
tb. resolution suggest. Very truly yours.
THOMAS FITCH
pboa,fv Arz February I, 1896.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19

18th Of January; or. perhaps, under stress Vi
circumstances. the coolest o'clock p. Ill., Ut TIC
hottest ten minutes to four; always keeping ~
mind. OF course, that 1t may be the hottest 'e',
minutes to fouc since COLUMBUS disco'ee
America or hansen the North Pole. or-pu' We
will not repeat even the slight mint VINO" w.
have given as to the Infinite possiDih'ies VIII"
respect to time known to our weather BUREAU
So the crush of records and the wreck OF superb
tves go
In fact. It seems to be practically settled every
morning before sunrise that record IS so''is
that day to be broken. And to think as we saiu
before. that we should never know 1t II we were
not told by the Weather Bureau 1t makes one
sympathize with the historic person VINO taiheu
prose half his life before he discovered II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1896.
SIXTEEN PAGES
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-"The Daily News OF London says
that negotiations are now in progress between the
United States and Great Britain, which will hap
PLY settle the Venezuelan dispute. - A dis
patch from Paris 10 The Pail Mall Gazette OF
London says that the political situation in France
is extremely serious. - Advices from Con-
stantinople that the Armenians in Zeitoun
have surrendered their arms TO the Turks; Murad
Bey has been sentenced to death - 1t is re-
ported from London that every officer holding
the Queens commission who took part In JAM
esons raid will be tried by court-martal. -
John Dillon was elected chairman of the Anti
Parnellites, to succeed Justin Mccarthy.
CONGRESS-Both branches in session. -
Senate: The Military Academy and Pension
Appropriation bills were passed. - House:
The Agricultural Appropriation bill. with a
provision for free distribution of seeds was
passed.
DOMESTTC.-Probably fifty lives lost
in a coal mine explosion at Newcastle, Col.
- The four boy train-wreckers now in Jail
at Rome. n. Y, were indicted for murder In
the first degree. - Mrs. Amee Rives Chan
Ter was married to Prince Pierre Troubetskoi,
OF Russia, In Charlottesville. Va. - The
New-Orleans Carnival ended - Municipal
elections were held in many Of the cities Of
Pennsylvania.
CITY AND sUBURBAN-A meeting to pro-
mote the cause OF dTOltIdtiOI OF disputes between
Great Britain and the United States was held at
the house of William f. Dodge. - Franc
Schwab. IN Brooklyn, murdered his wife and
probably fatally injured his son and grandson.
e. The Bar Association gave a reception for
Associate Justice Peckman, Of the United States
Supreme Court. - The sale Of the David H.
King, jr.. collection of paintings continued.
e. The police arrested two safe-burglars, one OF
whom confessed to two crimes near Boston. -
~he last Of the Tuesday Evening Dances at
sherry's was held - The stock market was
weak and narrow.
THE WEATHER.-Forecast for to-day: Light
snow; warmer. Temperature yesterday: High
est. 26 degrees: lowest, 8; average, 1e%.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-19
Phoenix, Ariz., February I, Is
PROPOSED SILVER PLANK FOR RhfUo-
IICAN PLATFORM.

The motto of the Republican party mas ai"a ~,
been in essentials unity, in non-esscnuais hO
ertv and in all things harmony. Upon queS
lions of finance currency and coinage tne u,-
vergence of opinion among Kepuoi,canl' rs,
on1 inrxnelieut for the majority in TINS Con-
vontjon to formulate its views upon them IN MS
platform. and thus make adherence TO them q
test Of party fealty We therefore remit an su.a
questions to the people Of the Congress dis.r !s
for determination. pledging the nominees Oh ..ls
Convention not 10 irterpose the ENecu..e
~ tho mower and patronage Of the Executive
ot,icr ~ defeat any legislation with respect 70
coinage that may be supported by majority OF
the Republican Representatives and senators !"
Congress.
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A THEATRE CHANGES HANDS.
]. NJ HILL TURNS OVER HIS INTEREST IN
THE STANDARD TO WILLIAM SELLS.

THE SIANpAND TO WILLIAM oEHi1S'
7 NJ Hill, who has been the manager OF the
Standard Theatre for about six years yesterday
transferred his interest In II to William Sells Nego-
iations with this object have been going Tor two
or three weeks. The interest which is transferred
Il a lease which has three years to run. from the
first Of this month at an annual rental OF $4,000 II
IS underst, cd that MIR. Sells pays bonus Of $4,000
for the lease Mr. Hill is to devote his attention to
managing travelling theatrical attractions. He is
already Interested in The Strange Adventures OF
Miss lkown." and he will undertake other ventures
Mr.. Sells has had experience as theatrical
manager He is nephew OF the Sells Brothers
circus managers. and he has himself been rider
His father Is the owner OF hotel In Kansas CITY.
He says that he intends to continue the policy when
Mr. Hin has followed OF using the house for the
production of light comedies. The next attraction
will be "Chimmie Fadden" which Will begin an en-
gagement Monday evening. contract to TINS
effect was made weeks ago. No other EN- en-,
gagements have yet been made. and the play VIII
probably be allowed to run as long as 1t proves
profitable
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Another mishap delayed traffic at the busiest
hours yesterday morning on the Sxth-ave ele
waited railroad. and the public had once again an
opportunity of observing the DISCRIMINATION ana
confusion that are caused by even trivial acct
dent on the lines Of that company. 1t has had
few serious disasters 10 deal with. but the extent
to which passengers are thrown on their own
resources in circumstances such as those of yes
tertlay morning suggests that this immunity IS
due more to fortune than TO perfection OF man.
agcment.