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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16
Can Canada Lay Preferential Rates
on English Goods?

The recent attempt of the Parliament at
Ottawa to discriminate In favor of goods
imported from Great Britain into the Do
minion of Canada was applauded at Liver
pool on Saturday by the Duke of DEVON
SHIRE. For the present. of course, the pro-
posed discrimination Is imperative, and
1t must remain 30 until the treaties
between Great Britain and Belgium
and the German empire, which ex-
pressly forbid u legislation, have
been abrogated. Probably we are justi.
fed, however, in inferring from the posi-
ton taken by an influential member of the
Salisbury government that due notice will
be given to Belgium and Germany of an in.
tention to terminate those treaties. There
Is reason to believe that such a policy will
be resisted ~strenuously by the Gladstonian
party, and that 1t will prove distasteful to
the British community at large when the
economical effects of 1t shall have been
made clear.
The expediency of Canada granting and
OF Great Britain accepting differential
duties in favor of British goods imported
into the Dominion was discussed at length
two years g by the Marquis of RIpoS,
h Secretary Of State for the Colonies, in
a despatch addressed to the Governor.
General of Canada, the Governors of the
Australasian Colonies, and the Governor
OF the Cape, who in the preceding year
had taken part in THAT was known Us
the Ottawa Conference. The aim of that
conference was to draw closer the ties
uniting the several parts of the British en-
pire, and to that end it was proposed that
differential duties should be established in
Great Britain In favor of colonial produce.
and in the colonies in favor of the produce
of the mother country. Commercial inter-
course within the empire was not to be
freed from the customs barriers which now
Impede 1t; but new duties, confined to
foreign goods, were to be imposed where no
duties exist at present, and existing rates
of duties, now Of impartial application,
were to be either increased as against for
eign trade. or diminished in favor of Brit
ish colonial trade. The first step in this
direction. as we have seen. has been taken
by Canada, which, of course, will expect
Great Britain in return to impose a duty on
food products from foreign countries com.
peting with Canadian commodities.
On both general and specific grounds Lord
hIPoN oppoSed the plan proposed at the OF.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16

If anybody can tell why so much of the
most active thought of the world Is housed in
Mexico. Mo-. he has an opportunity. The Free
Silver Club of Mexico has been throwing resolu-
lions at plutocrats and Shylocks for at least a
year and a half, and now a convonticle of Pop
ulistS has been held In Mexico. which Is still
daZed with the reduplication of their sounds.
"lti 10 tho sentiment of the Populist party of
Audrain county" which is an extension of
Mexico, that the Populist party of the United
States be reorganized, strictly upon the in.
itiative and referendum plan" No good
mar but will applaud that organization
1t has been our humble service to pho
netics to point out the unique value of the
words " initiative and referendum" As lessons
In pronunciation they surpass PETER PIPER
and company, and even "PANDAFnANDo OF the
dusky sight and the Princess MIcoMIcoNA."
In crying for the initiative and referendum,
Mexico is crying for tho finest articles now ex-
posed on the POpulist platform. But why does
sciYe thought 30 churn at Mexico. MOI This
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16
ChicaEoss New Dance.
Nrom the cAteqoo Times Herald.

FFoW INC Chted0o IIntS' Herald.
Tho "scorchers' waits Is one OF the new ones. It
was suggested as . recognition OF wheelmen a. q win.
ter consolation. when the highwa avs arc covered with
snow and the ballroom is the popular neld for or.
ercise. 1t is said to be destined to be popular. Rem.
iniscent OF the old hop waltz. It contains no restric.
tion of speed or limit to leaps from floor TO ceiling. 1t
restores the old style of swinging and pumping the
arms to keep time with the orchestra, and its enjoy.
ment is said to be incomplete without racing around
the room at full speed. oolliding with everything in
sight, and causing chiropodiSts to make application
for advertising space on all bulletin boards. Then
there is the glide the dreamy glide. with a re.
verse and regimental strides. The Boston dip" has
been irrevocably barred. Tho military schott.sche
and Bohemian polka hold over.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16
Worth Reading.

To THE EproR OF THE srS-Sfr: Your valuable two
articles in the nnt and second columns. a. to " Tho
Political Situation and that in the second column a.
to History" Of this date are Of SUFFICIENT Importance to
be reprinted in your Sunday edition. Believe mo. It
has the correct ring in It and true in every sense of
the word. 1t is the iron clad truth. and the nnt that
has appeared touching the faltering and Benedict
Arnold surrender OF all that was Of any value to tho
Democratic party or any exists) at any time. Always
q democrat and now over 20 year, old. It Is like put.
ting new life in old bones to read these two truth
full articles named. May THE Sun always shine and
sustain the right.
HIGHLAND FALLS, June H.. A CONSTANT READER,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16
WHITE STURGEON CAPTURED.
Taken in the Hudson River and Onered to the
AQUARIUM Hero.

The Aquarium in Battery Park may have .
white sturgeon TO exhibit within a few days
The management received word from a Hudson
River town yesterday that some fishermen up
there had taken a white sturgeon on the day he
fore and desired to give 1t TO the Aquarium. In
the absence OF Dr.. Bean, the superintendent. L.
II. Spencer. who acts in his stead. sent a reply
asking for more detailed information as 20 The
fish. He did this in order that he may not agree
to take a specimen for which he has no accom-.
mediation or one not in condition TO he put in
captivity. He requested a reply by wire, bus
had received none up to last night.
Both Mr.. Spencer and Mr.. William E. Damon
OF Tiffany & Co., who has written at length on
fishes, were inclined to think that II the prof
fered fish is n white sturgeon it is n freak. an
albino among sturgeon. interesting especially in
an aquarium because OF its rarity. Aside from
freaks or albinos. there Is n genuine white
sturgeon OF two varieties, according 10 tho
United States Fish Commissioner reports. 1t
Is credited in the reports, however. 10 the West
and South. and Is not mentioned as having been
found in Eastern. waters. Possibly one OF this
kind has strayed here.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16
RED Eagle and His salvation I.a..ie.
From the Topeka state Journal.

From the Topeka state journal.
Red Eagle. the Indian who hcCaTc we'll known
M the leader OF the Salvation Army in several
Kansas o wns, and who lecturcd in this city last
Saturday night, has deserted 10 the Volunteers.
the rival organization. lie fell in love with one
of tho Salvation Army lHsscS. and, as the mem.
beers Of that organization could not or would not
reconcile the marriage Of one OF their number 70
ond part took their doll rags and their affections
and went into the Volunteers yard, where the
course OF true love is supposed TO run smooth.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16
Is it habit or some popularity of physical

Is it habit or some popularity of physical
conformation that makes about ninety-three
out of every hundred men and boys In an ele-
vated or a surface car sit sidewise and slab
sided. so that each one of them abuts upon his
neighbori Is 1t impossible for them to sit
straight and occupy the space which properly
belongs to themi And why is 1t necessary for
ninety-eight out of every hundred mon and boys
In an elevated or a surface car to cross one leg
over the other. filing the aisle with feet and
a~brading their neighborsi So far science has
flashed no lantern upon these perplexing ques.
tions.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16

From N. London Daily Nems.

FROM me Lohhon DdHp Nets.
A pathetic incident took place on the Embark.
mcnt in the early hours OF Wednesday morning.
Three men who had on the previous evening OBJ
tanned a thousand wrappers each TO address
found themselves unable TO raise the price OF a
lodging. and SO as soon as the daylight was suf-
ncicnt they began to work al frcsco. Luckily
they had pen and ink, and. squatted on a seal.
they began to write, making a desk OF their
knees. More than once they were moved on,
but they persevered, and nv 10 o'clock they had
each done 800 Of the ! 200, for which they re-
ceived Is. Sd. apiece: They were then able 10 go
no one will deny was a well.carnci brcakfast
AS one Of the men said: 1--WE are used 20 it."
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16

The Herald yesterday announced the re.
ceipt of 80 toward tho public subscription that
1t opened on Sunday last in aid Of MARK TWAIN.
We trust the fund will wax and we hope It may
not suffer by the contagion Of free ice. MARK
TWAIN is not like the poor Of New York. II the
public subscribes money for his benefit he will
take very good care that no one pockets eight
tenths or any other part OF It.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16
as Fourth or July Attractions.
From fhe Topeka State Journal.

A celebration with one or two especially az
tractivc features is being arranged by Topeka
men for the Fourth OF July at the fair grounds.
One OF the features Is to DO an Indian war dance,
participated in by about forty Indians from tho
Pottawatomie reservation near llolton. This
kind OF entertainment has been suggested AS a
feature of the Fall Festival week. and il the eI;
July Is satisfactory 1t will probably result IN en-
gaging the Indians, only in a larger number, for
d similar exhibition that week.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16

1t must be said of the English that they
are not lacking In gratitude. Oxford University
has granted an honorary degree to L. L. GopK1N
in recognition Of his services as editor of the
Erenin0 Post. The distinction is by no means a
cheap one, and we record our conviction that
ARR deserved II.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16

To THE EDITOR OF THE sUS-Str: ! beg to call your
attention to the fact that in your issue OF Thursday or
Friday last you published an editorial upon the pres
ent situation in Cuba, in which you credit statements
to the National Rerfetc Of London. which should DO
credited to me, as they are taken verbatim from my
article on Cuba in the May number of the RerteD OF
Rerfetrs. They reproduce portions of my article. Civ.
ing me full credit. STEPHEN BossAI.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16

1t is reported from Washington that for
tho ten days ending last Saturday the number
Of applications for pensions was IL, SOC. A
daily average Of .4SO is more than respectable.
Still. 1t must be remembered that at that rate it
would take some 100 years for everybody in the
country to get a pension.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16
with Victoria or Parade.

On with the Jubilee!
For London is ArrAyed
In all its pomp to sec
Victoria on parade.
Come dukes aud earls and knights
And folk of every grade
In town to sec the sights
And Victoria on parade.
America shows Its styles
In Its military aid
The GreciAn hero. Miles
With Victoria on parade.
And new.made Admiral Miller
Is not a bit dIsmaycd.
He's at the "Brookiyn's" tiier
When VictoriA's on parade.
There whiteiaw. specially sent.
Resplendent. yet meekly staid,
Amusement will surely present
With Victoria on parade.
The "widder" will certainly blink
At this Tribune extra strayed;
But from whitelaw never a wink
At Victoria on parade.
Ambassador Little Brecches,"
With Stars and Stripes displayed.
VIII show what tho New World teaches
In Victoria's grand parade.
To 81. Paul's the crowd will go.
And the Almighty will be prayed
To bless the royal show.
With Victoria on parade.
II may be mighty nns
And make things good for trade
To see royal folk In lite.
With Victoria on parade;
But none OF this fuss for mo
For = royal record made.
march with the brave and free,
And "old Glory " on parAdei
lew YORK. June IL. W, J. EAGLE,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16
NEW YORK, June II

The annexation of Hawaii won't AFFECT the Monroe
doctrine in any way. 1t won't even broaden the field
over which It prevails. for Hawaii Ia already within II.
Even the Cleveland Administration didn't dare 70
permit any transatlantic or transpacinc power 70
lay It's hands on Hawaii. When Hawaii Ia annexed.
however. the truth OF her actual relations TO the
United States will be recognized by every country on
the globe and all uncertainty about 1t will be gone.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16

To THE EDrroR OF TIE suS-Str: IL there no au-
thorty vested In the police by which they can stop
that useless. senseless nuisance. tho small steam
whistles that peanut Venden have on their roasting
apparatuses. This noisy device makes these peddlers
very Offensive where they might not otherwise DO
objected to. W, q.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16
Robbed = Mou.e ana Held Up tho occupant.


WICHITA, juno l1.-Masked burglars entered
the house OF Fred G. Wilson, the rifle shot, last
night and covering the occupants with rr7oi,
yers demanded their valuables. They secured
S6 and various trinkets and went away MI,
Wilson went to the police station aud rri"Ilr
the robbery, and on his way home Mas aG'uh he''
up by the same men.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16

IL . companion question to these two riddles
unriddled OF no man's why is Tonawanda tho
centre OF Reformcrs ~ and why do you have
to sot q Mugwump to catch a windnshT"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16
One Graduate tho FIRST Year.

ETIW INC IVIFNH IWITW'|
KANSAS CITY. Kan, June II. YESTERDAY wss
the first annual commencement day irT lhn
Kansas City kan University. and. although
there was only one student To receive u GoSfos,
1t will be an event long remembered in Ihs ~
mails Of tho institution.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-06-16
Hawaii and tho Monroe Doctrine.

To THE EDITOR OF THE sux-Sir: During the past
twenty years l have read THE sun q great deal. and I
think It the best and most able paper published in
New York. The editorial work is inspiring. VIII you
kindly tell your readers what effect the annexation
OF Hawaii will have on our Monroe doctrine P"
r. z. LIDoERwooD Chicago.
NEW YORK, June 10.
The evening times., 1897-04-05
reserve the right Of capitalization.


while these cha nges take away from the
scorer the privilege Of exercising his good
sense, they make his job easier. To add TO
his work N recompense for this relief the
summary has been heightened The sum
mary doesn't summarize any more; it eX-
pands. Names must be written in this year
where numbers have been written before
When pitcher hits a man with pitched
ball. names of both must be given; names or
men struck out and the pitch er; the number
OF runners left on bases, each side; number
of innings each pitched; base-hits off each
pitcher; bases on balls given byeach pitcher,
and names; batsmen struck out: number of
runners of first base by fielding errors. And
to close this appendix, which willrunlonger
than the tabulated score when two or more
pitchers arein for each side, the scorer must
give brief dissertation about the local
weather and probable effect onthe crops,
with something on the fertility of the soil at
the park Anitem which interestsmore peo-
pie-the eattendance-The Brains Thinks not
necessary.
The evening times., 1897-04-05
THE BOYCOTT ON The TINES
Columbia Typographical Union
Thinks 1t Should Be Lifted.
Instructs It's Delegates to Central
Labor Union to Prevent Its In.
dorsement by That Body.

At a special meeting of Columbia Typo
graphical Union, No. 1o1, held yesterday
at Typographical Temple, the following
preamble and resolutions were unanimously
adopted:
Whereas certain labor organizations In
Washington have placed boycott on The
washington Times, newspaper on which
are employed union men; and,
whereas it seems that the said boycott
is unreasonable and unjust; therefore, be it
Resolved, That committee Of three be
appointed TO investigate the causes which
prompted the boycott a nd endeavor to have
an amicable settlement by which the said
boycott be lifted.
Resolved further, That our delegates to
the Central Labor Union be instructed to
use all honorable means to induce that
body not to indoIse the above mentioned
boycott
A resolution proposing legislation TO en-
power the Public Printer to appoint appii-
cants for positions without passing civil
service examination was defeated by vote
of IO2 to Sc. The resolution, which has
been the central theme of discussion among
local printers for several weeks, was as
follows:
Resolved, That Columbia Typographical
Union, No. 1O1, respectfully petition the
President of the United States to order
that the civil service rules be SO amended
thatthe ublic lin ter may, at his discretion,
reinstate or reappoint 10 any subordinate
position which from any cause may become
vacant i'm his department, any person now
or formerly employed in the Government
Printing office, who, in his opinion, was
reduced in salary or was discharged frora
the service for causes not affecting his or
her efficiency or moral character, and
such prior service for that purpose shall
be held to lie equivalent TO civil service
certificate OF eligibility, anything in any
rule or regulation to the contrary notwith-
standing.''
Mr. kodier, in Opposing the resolution, said
it's real purpose was to raise the black flag
against the Democrats now in the service
Under former Republican administrations
this had been done, but now it could not be
done without violating the law. Shelby
Smith said the civil service law as admin
istered in the Government Printing Office
was a humbug But IL it was TO continue
he ehoDedthat the uaioa would ia he measures
to prevent any but union men getting on the
eligible lists. Mr. EgglcSton favored
the resolution. He cited his own
case in answer to Mr. Triplctt. As
a Democrat always, until the adj
vent Of President Cleveland, and as
Democrat he could work in the Govern ment
Printing office under Republican admins
trations, but as a Republican he was pro-
scribed hy Democratic administrati ons.
After a speech by Mr.. Kennedy favoring
the resolution the vote was taken.
The evening times., 1897-04-05
A CHARMING ENTERTAINMENT.
Given by the Helping Hand Club at
Whitney Avenue Chapel.

One of the best entertainments ever
givea at whitney Avenue Chapel was held
last Friday evening IL was under The
auspices of the Helping Hand Club, newly
formed organization. The program was
literary and musical and great credit IS
due the young members OF the sch0ol, who
were the only participants, with few
exceptions Miss Annie Simmons rem
dered. with charming effect, the favorite
song. Rosy Posy." There was a Tccita-
tion, >sVesper Bells" by Miss Grace Brere
ton, and piano solo by Miss Merrill.
In a dialogue, entitled In Want of a
Servant" the members Of the club, the
Misses Ardell, Payne, Elsie Everett, Flor
ence Henson, Maggie and May Krause, and
Mr.. Lee Philips, rendered their parts with
much vivacity aud amusement to the du-
dience A tableaux, the "Gypsy's Warn
ing" in three scenes, in which Miss Elsie
Everett and Miss Alice GladInon took part,
was very fine, the song being sung very
effectively hy a chorus of ten voices, in
the distance A mandolin solo by Mr.
William Williams, a violin solo by Mr..
John Merwin, vocal duet by the Misses
Laura Brereton and Edith Gideon, inter
spersed with recitations by the Misses
Nellie King, Maud Allen, and five little
ones, Rachel and Pearl Galley, Amelia
Stahl, Elsie Allen, and Mildred Hoge. Mr.
Clarence Exley played all piano accompa nj
ments.
Refreshments consisting of ice cream and
cake were served to about three hundred
persons.
The evening times., 1897-04-05
City Brevities.

The new Lutheran mission at Brookland
is Temporarily in charge OF Rev. L. NJ.
Kuhns.
The Pres5ytery OF Washington will meet
in the Western Church this evening IL 1:3o
O'Clock.
Potomac Corps, of the W. R. c., viii give
an entertainment at q. A. K. Hall tomor-
now evening.
Rev Alexander Mackay-Smith will ad-
dress the local council, Brotherhood of st
Andrew, at Epiphany Church tomorrow.
An important meeting Of the Central
Union Mission board OF directors will be
held at 4:15 O'Clock tomorrow AFTERNOON.
william Schoneherger, Keeper of the
morgue. reports that some thlet stole from
him his emblem of office, a miniature
skull and cToSshones, which he wore on
his scarf.
Rev. a G.. Rogers, ID. D., will deliver
new lecture, New York TO Quebec and
the Saguehay," at the Church OF Our
Father, Thirteenth and L streets, tomor-
row night.
The adult members of the Metropollt an
Presbyterian Church, corner of Fourth
and b streets southeast, are invited TO d
social to he given in the church parlOrs
next FRIDAY evening.
Miss Bessie Durfee, daughter of Eenja-
min Durfee. ofNo. 639 East Capitol street,
left yesterday for Wellesley College, after
n vacation of two weeks Miss Durfee will
graduate from Wellesley in June.
During the downpour OF rain about
O'Clock last night Mrs. Mary G. Holden,
residing at No. 313 street, fell on the
slippery concrete at North Capitol and F
streets and received painful injuries about
the head.
AT meeting of the National Protective
League, Saturday evening, Mr.. Thomas L.,
Jones. a colored member Of the bar, was
Endorsed for assistant United States dis
trlc.t attorney, and District Attorney Da-
Wis was requested to appoint him.
.Resolved, That the United States Gov
eminent should assume controi and oper-
ate the Nicaragua Canal" is the subject
which will he discussed next Saturday
hy the Law School Debating Society of
Columbian University. Speakers on the
affirmative side: r. T. Oliver, T. II.
Rackford and F w Crist. Negative: w.
4. vamey, H. F. Bright and ]. B. Lam
kin.
The annual meeting and election of Off
GERS of the Anti-Division Association VIII
be held wednesday evening, April a, in
the parlors Of the W. C. T. u, No. 80
r street northwest. Important action
will be taken looking to the abolition OF
tie unlawful and immoral resorts in that
section known as the division" W. l..
Bruen, the banker, is president Of the or
ganiZatiOn.
The evening times., 1897-04-05
JOHN SAID 1T WAS SPANISH.
But the Judge Thought 1t Was Pro
family and Fined Him.

John Glascoe, an old sailor, who is now
following the ''dryland'' occupation of
carpenter, and his aged wife, Kate, were
brought before Judge Kimhan this morn
ing by Policemen f. F. Jack and John
Hart, charged with using profanity in
their home on l. street northwest
They were discussing the American and
English nayies in loud tones" said Pa
trolman Jack, land punctuatlng the dis
cussion with oaths. The old lady said the
British navy could wipe the white squad
ron off the face of the A uantic in a jiffy.
while John contended that Uncle Sans
fleet could do up the world in short
order"
Glascoe, on the witness stand, denied
that profanity was INDUCED in.
"A friend of mine, he said, was talk
ing Spanish, and the police mistook it for
profane language.
They were fined $5 each and stepped
back to the cages