New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-11-15

epani.h r.waonpers II rather takes a whln al
the cigarette Of peace and hands tho samo over
n US in token OF the amicable sentiments which
surrusc and pervade II. the barking peninsular
editors 20 tho contrary Notwithstanding.
Therr has been Some controversy and may al
ways 10 a difference Of opinion as 70 the desira-
bnlty OF putting the Soldiers and Sailors Memo
rial IN the Central Park Plaza at Fifth-ave and
Sixticth-st but since that site has finally been
decided upon II is emincntiy desirable that the
best possible design should be adopted for the
structure with regard 20 both IT'S intrinsic sig
niNcance and It's surroundings OF place. Viewed
thus N. choice made by the Commissioners last
week Will doubtless command public approval
Tho design selected has commended Itself to the
I public taste az we'll as 10 expert critical )udg-
inent az the most satisfactory Of all tho admir-
able designs submitted IN the competition. The
identity Of tho authors o' Il 10 warrant FOR con-
ndence that It's complete execution VIII be as
satisfactory as the original conception and that
! the finished work Will take honorable rank
among the monumental structures Of tho city.
We hone that Il will not be considered nee
essary hereafter 10 insist that man who
ha, not had his vermiform appendix removed
shall be admitted 10 a jury box.
Philadelphia Just now Is full Of red-hot Qua
hers intent on heading OF tho threatened spoa-
ton Of the gas ring Even n lukewarm Quaker
ia an adversary TO be reckoned with. In n super
| heated state ne IL a foe 10 contend with dragons
! The ring Will not get Off with It's plumber with
out a stubborn night for It. unless local and cur
rent signs misleading
The Equalization OF civil marriages in Peru Is
| a noteworthy step forward for that ultra-con-
rervative country. In no part Of the world are
| clerical influences so strong as In sorre OF the
| Spanish American States. That Peru should
shake them Off in so important respect Is a
| hopeful Indication OF the growth OF liberal
! ideas.
Japan appears 10 recognize tho probability
! OF n collision with Russia which Is crowdlny
her at various points and killing her coast fish
or men while In the lawful pursuit OF their call
/ Ing. Ave of the latter having recently been shot
nv the Russian patrol 1t Is natural. therefore.
! that she should desire to keep on good terms
with tho United States, and this Is what MT.
s. Matsunlura japanese merchant visiting
Honolulu declares that she IL determined to do.
| She will not make any trouble about the
Hawaiian emigration question: rs at one time
| seemed probable but will cooperate In the
effort TO find n peaceful and amicable solution
OF II. This will DO a sensible line Of policy for
her to adopt 1t would never do for her to try
to whip Russia and the United States at the
| Same time As long she deserves II she may
securely count on our friendship and no rea-
sonable manifestation OF It need ever be found
| wanting.
Betting on the Stock Exchange Is put down
by action of the Board OF Governors. efecting
| n serious Limitation OF the transactions OF that
body But there is nothing In the ruling to pre-
vent bettors from going out into Newest and
laying any odds they like on anything A
rathole Of escape from the rigor OF such decree
necessary. the sporting blood animatns
the members OF that body might have fermented
and exploded. like Jericho cider, with foam del
uging the mart and I'll consequences all around
That "Oom Paul is to have n competitor In
the coming election for the Presidency OF the
Transvaal. and is actually In danger Of being
beaten. seems to indicate that the reactonary
policy Of the last two years has not been alto
gether satisfactory, even to the burghers. The
fact Is that the unjust burdens laid upon the
mining industry have led to It's temporary sus
pension and that in turn has caused depression
and distress to all business enterprises through
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