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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-04
TIE STATE OF CUBA.

The glowing reports Of Spanish victories and
pacifcaton Of provinces In Cuba, the with
drawal Of Spanish troops because they are no
longer needed, and the PRONUNCIATION of reforms
and autonomy in the island. are sharply con-
tradcted by the one writer through whom
the world has been getting the most i'm
partial and judcious accounts of the progress
of the war The Spanish correspondent of
"The London Times" at Havana. writing since
the capture Of General Rivera, says that in
cident is blow to the rebels. but will
not sensibly affect the rebellion, even in
Pinar del Rio. much less in other parts of the
island. There are many others able and ready
to take his place. and the guerilla warfare will
90 on. General Wcyer's campaign during the
dry season now ended has been an unqualified
failure. He has not cleared one province of
rebels. All that he has gained has been gained
through pure luck, but it has amounted to little.
The season of rains and fever now finds the
Spanish cause little if any better off than n year
ago. People in Spain may not realize this,
being deudcd by false official reports But it
Is the truth.
The economical condition of Cuba is growing
steadily worse. General Weyler's ruthless pol
icy has desolated nearly all of the four western
provinces of Pinar del Rio, Havana Matanzas
and Santa Clara. But ii has not subdued them,
for in them there are fully 10000 well-armed and
resolute rebels. The Spanish hold only the
garrison towns, which are ovcrcrowdod with
refugees and in which famine prevails. The
provinces of Santiago de Cuba and Puerto Prin-
cipe. comprising nearly one-half of the island,
have with the exception of a few fortified towns
been abandoned TO the rebels. Now comes the
rainy season, when pcsilence will he added to
famine, and when the Spanish troops will have
to remain inactive.
The withdrawal Of about a quarter of the
Spanish Army from Cuba had not occurred at
the time this letter was written, but was ap-
parently anticipated by the correspondent and
the reasons for it explained. The Cuban Budget
for 1S97-9S, as drawn up by the financial secre-
tary at Havana, puts expenditures at 21,900,-
900 and revenue at S30,000,000. But the former
figures are declared by General Weyler himself
to be too low by at least S10,000.000, while the
latter are much too high, since the revenues for
last year were only S15.O00,OOO. Putting the
expenses at Weylcr's figures and the revenues at
those of last year. there will be a deficit of S126,-
100000, which Spain will have to make good.
How can she do it? And arrears Of over $50
1000 are now due to the Spanish troops in
Cuba. And the paper currency is at forty per
cent discount. No wonder the correspondent
thought it possible that Spain would withdraw
all troops from the island except the garrisons
of the seaports.
1t is an appalling picture, but there is every
reason TO believe it Is n true one. The island
Is almost ruined but it is not pacifed Spain
has exhausted her resources, but she is not
victorious The cause of Cuban freedom Is de-
layed, but II is not beaten
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-04
THE AMENDED LIQUOR TAX LAW.

The amended Liquor Tax law seems to have
been enforced on Sunday with fair degree OF
fidelity. intelligence and success, and thus far
there is little reason to doubt that the much dis
cusscd changes will improve the working of the
statute. Cnquestionably there was need OF new
definitions and restrictions 10 checkmate per-
sons who spent their time checrfully and profit
ably in beating the law by devices which were
especially harmful to the community and unjust
TO honest dealers. SO much as this is commonly
admitted Those who have thrivcd by means Of
an Illicit traffic and those 10 whom strict super
vision of the liquor business is hateful on gen
eral principles opposed the passage Of the amend
mcnts while they were before the Legislature.
Their example was followed to some extent by
politicians for party reasons, real or pretended,
and by some good citizens who believed that
the new provisions Of the law were badly con-
structed and i-adapted TO their purpose. Most
of the complaints, however, have come from
those who for personal reasons hoped to prevent
interference with illegtimate interests. For the
present. at least. it is not necessary to pay much
attention to denunciations from this class or
critics but there is some foundation for the as
serton that the law as it stands is complicated
and confusing.
1t ought to be borne in mind, however, that 1t
was an extremely difficult question to deal with.
To Judge by the volume Of litigation on all sorts
of subjects. 1t Is not the easiest thing in the
world TO draft plain law affecting even mar
row and trivial interest and 1t is no wonder that
the task of protecting genuine hotels and clubs
in the exercise of their rights, and at the same
tiWe of defying the ingenuity of fraudulent es-
adjustments, puzzled those who undertook It.
That they honestly intended to prevent gross
abuses of the law without causing unnecessary
hardships cannot be disproved by the vitupera-
ton of individuals whose calculations they have
upset. How we'll they have succeeded in ac-
cOmplishng n highly desirable purpose remains
to be seen. The definitions of the law have 90,
to be tested in the courts, but certainly that is
not novelty, nor Of itself a sufficient reason
for cOndemnng them. The sensible thing to do
is quietly to await fair trial Of the amend
ments. taking in the mean time such encourage
ment as may be offered by the circumstance
that those who are particularly DESTROYS 10 get
around them are making the loudest complaints
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have compelled change Of views which have
dislocated his nolitical connections.

uuVe COUpelleQ u CNuuSe OI VleWS WuiSu haNN
dislocated his political connections.
To-day Senator Jones finds himself-probably
somewhat to his surprise and quite likely to his
personal discomfort as 1t must necessarily dis
turb his ease--in position which may be prop
erly described as unique. He holds the balance
of power in the Senate Committee on Finance
upon the decision OF question IN which all the
people Of this country are deeply interested lie
has been all his life Republican But he has
separated from his party upon the question OF
free silver coinage On the tariff issue his views
are unchanged. The question that presents
itself TO him now is whether, in the vague and
shadowy hope that something may be gained by
delay in favor Of free coinage, he will put him
self in opposition to the will Of the people as
clearly expressed in the last election. well as
in contradiction to his own avowed CONVICTIONS
by defeating prompt and decisive action upon
the pending tariff measure. An open and ear
nest advocate Of free coinage. he has RETAINED
from offensive or extreme uterances, and in the
midst of heated controversy pursued cautious
and conservative course. He stands well with
the country, though an overwhelming majority
Of voters differ with him absolutely on the Ques-
ton Of silver coinage. 1t Is the proclaimed pur-
pose of the leaders in the silver movement 10
hold up the Government and stave off action on
any measure intended 10 amelorate existing con-
ditions and relieve the general distress until
their demands are complied with Senator Jones
seems to hold the balance Of power on that ques-
ton. We venture the hope that he will use his
power wisely and discreetly, and continue to
deserve the confidence and goodwill Of the whole
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-04
BISHOP POTTER on labor.
HIS ADDRESS AT THE DINNER OF \
CHURCH ASSOCIATION

CHURCH ASSOCIATION.
The annual dinner of the Church Association for
the Advancement of the Interests of Labor was
given at Arlington Hail. St. Marks Place, last
evening. There large attendance, those pres
ent including the Rev Joseph Reynolds, who pre-
sided, and Mrs. Reynolds. Bishop Potter Ernest
II. Crosby. Henry White. secretary OF the United
Garment Workers Association; Miss Hariette \.
Keyser. organizer and acting secretary; the Rev.
NJ T. Jeffries. the Rev. J. II. and Mrs. Darlington.
the Rev Mr.. and Mrs. Dalton. Edward King, Mrs.
Bayard Putnam, the Rev Philip Schuyler. Miss
richards, Mrs; b. Keyser Mrs j. II. keyser Miss
MaF R aSr and fv r NAP" PS,cS tho Rey
Henry ST. George Young, Mrs. Archibald IIore, the
Rev. George Plat Ct. p Osborne, II. b. Livingston
Speeches were given by the CHAIRMAN Mr.. C,ros-
Bishop Potter, in the course of an eloquent adj
Of today With that when existed go years ago,
and said that machinery, though etfectng some
harder T When Bishop Potter was in antwerp he
saw the v%r n o Faf work
done by Mftsyss own hand sqpposne one want
ed an gate t9ay WORK WUG oS BE Sv psc
meal subdiyidcd to the last point.
whom f he lately saw Working in fa.tory Thls
mans whole duty consisted of two movements or
his to P9 to pffe IF dd that rSSG
day OF the year and would probably 10 it every
9t n S wod be the eject Of Sch life
on that mans mind and Imagination! Was II, 10
be wondered at that when his labor Tor the DAY
was over there was a reaction and H. spent MS
leisure i'm saloons? Most people would go mad
under such conditions. and was IT no TO ne eH-
pncted that the modern workman was dissatisfied.
and used the only remedy in his power-organizaa-
;ion and strikes. In the Old days. too IN" Work,
man was a part of his masters family; he dincd
at the same table. and his affairs wcr" Known 10
his pnnIoVpr Now there no direct contact
The EMPLOYER regarded his workmen as only u
necessary but troublesome element in MS business
What prospect Of justlc" was there, II the "oih-
man could not get hearing first?
Tho Bishop was thankful for the societys ex-
istonce lis office was cduatc people 10 the lapor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-04
HENRY GEORGE'S DAUGHTER DEAD

Mrs Jennie George Atkinson. the eldest daughter
of Henry George died at her fathers home In Bath
Beach, early on Sunday morning. She had been
i'll for two days from acute attack of neuralgia
which ended In heart disease. Her home in
Baltimore. and she was visiting her father. Her
husband. W. j. Atkinson. who f. In the telephone
business. reached her bedside before her death.
Like her mother. she was II Roman Catholic and
the Rev. Edward McGynn Will conduct he funeral
at her fathers house at o'clock this afternoon
Burial Will be private. Mrs. Atkinson was thirty
years cid and born In San Fran cisco She
leaves son six months old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-04
COLONIAL CLUB ELECTION.
NO OPPOSITION TO THE TICKET PRESENTED 81
THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE

THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The annual election for officers Of the Colonial
Club was held last evening al the clubhouse, Sew
entysecond-st and the Boulevard. There was
full attendance of members. and. as there was no
opposition 10 the ticket put forward by the Nomi.
mating Committee II went through with rush.
The result is as follows President. l.. Latin Kel-
logg; vice presidents. William r.. Webb William T.
Evans and i. e. Dininny. IT.; secretary, \. Archi-
bald shaw jr. treasurer j. Edgar leaycratt; Trus,
tces-Cmss OF 1898 y. Archibald Shaw. IT.. class or
1899 Charles T. Wills class of 1901 George G. Clarke,
Thomas Dlmond, Ferral {. Dninny. IT., Daniel
Class of 1900 George Clinton Batcheller. Nilnam
Il. Pppey and Peter H. Worral -
The Colonial Club is In a prosperous condition.
and It's membership Is constantly increasing There
are now the waiting list sixty names, (which VIII
b. acted Oh at the meeting Of the club On May ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-04

The mob which has just lynched seven negroes
At Sunnyside. Waller County Tex. was com
posed largely of negroes and these were evil
IDENTIFY of the opinion that the victims deserved
their fate. The tie Of race did not operate TO
protect them from the penalty of their crimes
nor restrain its immediate and irregular appli-
cation Much as such practices are to be depre-
Gated the remedy largely lies with the criminals
themselves Let them refrain from committing
atrocious crimes. and lynching will die out In
the neutral order of things 1t was Alphonse
Karr who said that he was in favor of the aboli-
ton Of capital punishment, but thought 'he
murderers ought to stop first.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-04
Gmnscmenis.

DIJOU-S-At The French Ball. -
BROADWAY NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Wizard OF the Nile
CASlNO-Sl5-1he Wedding Day.
DALYS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Circus Girl -.
EDEN MCSEE-WaX Works. Grand Concerts ana cine
mateBraph
HHPINE THEATRES 20--Cnder the Red Robe.
FIFTH AVENUE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF the D'Urber-
villes
GARRlCK -S:20-Never Again:
GRAND OPERA HOUsE-S-The Cherry Pickers.
HARLEM OPERA HoUSE-s-Csmls
HESAI.D SQUARE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Girl from
Paris
EOYTS TEEATRE-S:3o-The Man from Mexico
KNICK ERBOCKER THEATRE-S-The Screnade
ROSTER & BIALS-S-Gayeet Manhattan
lY(TI'M TIIEATRE-S30-Th Mysterious Mr. Bugle.
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-2-S;l5-Wild West
METROPOLITAN OPERA HOUSE-Day and Evening
Exhibition OF Fine Arts.
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF DESIGN-Day and evening
Annual Exhibition. .
OLYMPIA MUSIC NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
pASTOR'S-l2 80 10 IL r. m.-Naudevile.
l4TH STREET THEATRE-S-Sweet lnniscarra.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-04
WEDDINGS PAST AND TO CONE

The wedding of Charles Day Lanier, Of this city,
TO Miss May Field. the only daughter OF Henry
Field. manager of the Masonic Temple Trust Com
pany of Chicago, whose engagement has just been
announced will take place next month. Miss fielI
* considered a beautiful young woman, ana pos
scsses literary talent. Two years ago she was
chosen bv a committee 10 be queen OF the SatelIte
hal an annual affair In Louisville. Ky. OF which
civ she is a native. Mr.. Lanier follows literary
NE and is well known in literary circles In TINS
ci,y lie is a son OF Sidney Lanicr. and was grad
uaied from Johns Hopkins University.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-04

Florida's railroad legislation comes near
enough to confiscaton to stop railroad building
there for long time to come. But il Is n safe
prediction that it will all be revoked within a
year or two, and the State will be bowling
for outside capital TO build up its industries
railways included, according TO its old habit.
1t is land of sand, allgators and demagogues
and nothing that takes place in its Legislature
can properly be pronounced surprising.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-04

more benignant account Of itself. and keep a
more harmonious step with the graces and the
rosy bosomed hours. which, with 1t. lead on the
eternal spring. It's Frightening aspect VIII De
everywhere welcome. but it is on its good be-
havior and has the public confidence yet TO
acquire.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-04

Professors Of Tammany apologetics insist that
under reform government there Is a carnival OF
crime in the city. and it really looks like 1t when
Chief Conlin's overcOat is stolen under his very
nose and the General-in-Chief of the Armies
OF the United States is not allowed the peaceabe
possession Of his breastpin. 1t is true that both
Of these belongings were recovered. which speaks
well for police efficiency under the existing re-
gime, but the fact that they could have been
thus brazenly taken shows that crime is more
than usually bold and rampant. But as to the
pretensons of Tammany It Is to be remarked
that under It's dispensation the thieves would
have divided with the police and the goods
would never more have been heard Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-04

wedding of interest to New-Yorkcrs Will be
that of Henry Whtehouse. son of Fitzhugh White
house. OF Eastbourne Lodge. Newport r. l., TO
Miss Ethel Duntze. daughter OF Sir George DuntZe
Baronet OF Villa Moulton, Dlnard Brittany, which
will take place to-day in St Bartholomew Church
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-04

The marriage of Miss Mary Eccesnc. daughter
Of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Ecclesine. TO Mercer Pell,
of Staten Island will be solemnized on Wednesday,
June , at the home of the brides parents No. lOli
LeXngtOn-hNe.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-04

having tho high schools of New-iork organized
under the direction Of men Of proved ability III
high school work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-04

May came in in a somewhat sullen and lach-
rymose manner. particularly depressing to the
spirits of the seaside entertainers. who had pre-
pared for a rush Of visitors that came not. But
It promises henceforward to give q blander and
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Iu0cf 10 Advertisements.
Business Noilccs.


Roll Top Desks and Office Furniture.
Great Variety OF style and Price.
T. G. SELLEw,
No. Ill Eulton-St
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-04

THE SPEAKERS SLANG-The opening OF the
Tennessee Centennial Exposition at Nashville
Saturday calls mind the efforts of the Tennessee
delegation In Congress TO push through the appro-
priation which made the exposition accom-
plshed fact. The Tennessee members of the House
will always feel grateful TO the Speaker. who so
far as possible made the way clear for the APP
preparation bill Mr. Reed encouraged the idea Of
the exposition and wished 10 make IL success.
But he not disposed to go outside of the
tennal sentiment In encouraging other appropria-
tons for Tennessee fact which Representative
Joseph Washington discovered, much to his disap-
pontment. Mr. Washington desired TO get through
a claim for 100000 to pay the Methodist Publishing
House at Nashville for buildings destroyed by
troops during the war. Ii was I'm the waning hours
OF the last session. and naturally Mr.. Washington
felt anxious about his claim. After trying in vain
10 get recognition In order TO present the bill, the
Tennessee member finally went 70 Mr.. Reed and
said In appealing tone:
MT Speaker what can tell my constituents TO
/ show that | am doing something In their behalf?'
The Speaker looked smlingly at the genial Ten
neSsee man a moment. then drawlel:
|. Joseph. Just tell them that you me- The
next moment ne added with broader smile:
Tell them sometimes you think will, and some
times you think won't" The Speakers familiarity
with modern sentimental songs surprised Mr.
Washington. who enjoyed the apt quota tons i'm.
mensely though the Methodist claim failed 10 pass
tho House
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-10-05
Estamos en- puertoRico, su pdblico de

Estamos en- puertoRco, su phblico De
masiado ben5volo y comllaccnte con los artis.
tas quo de allcnde loa mare. >ieueu Il ests isla,
precelidos de una lama que laego resu!ts diseu.
tib'e, admitc con inastaa mostracoues de
simpatfas todas cHant1s companies lc yiritan.
Tal yez 4 este SC dcba cl que los artistas
se cream en- el perfocto dcrecho de pyescntar
las obras como mejor les paaca.
sigamos gu derotero, pcro tengs por en-
tendiao que no voy continuar contestando 4
fus nsu-tancia!es parrafos.
Cuan 10 un homhro no tiene e,cmentos con
que combatr, intenta hacerlo Sc deFprecia.
III phb!ico que comprcnde olgo no mis &c
10 qne es ell verdadero toatro, csta dc mi parte.
Roeoncce que la imparcaidad ha siio siempre
mi sola incinsc5n, no al en- v. qae sc han
vislutnoraao primera vista laa profnndas he
rilas que mis- deainteresad2s imparciales re-
yistaa le han causado Gu gu hoia artfstica. ;La
prenaa de Puerto Rico, es muy iAangente.
iQniz@ uaiana, cnando vaya la Penfasn.
la reeuerae qac tamh'dn hay en- la pequcia al.
tila quien couoce el teatro cepanol
JLLEiE.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-10-05

~ llemos recibilo dos intereaantisimal
revistss de Nueva York, escritss cxpresamente
para l., CoEEEsposDENcIA. Ma1ana publ!
caremos Ia primera.
~. El ultimo prohombre consultado por
S. NJ con motive dc la crisis, fac el seIor Pl
dal Mon, cuya opinion ST. gnora hasta
ahora. III senior Romero Robledo. sumamente
dfsgustado por la soiuci6n que Sc ha dado la
crisis, ha salido para Antcquera
-. Sc habla de que el periddico "Frauk,
furt 'zeitug" ha pub.icado algunos a,tfcuIos
contra ell emperador de Alemania, que con
tai motivo ha sido denunciado por haber CO.
metido delito de leaa ma jcetad. .-Por otra parte
gsbinete en- Grecla.
*. Parte do polcfa: Conducidos i; Ia
prevention Santos Guzman Reyes, por hurto de
prendas al arabe Elias RjAx; Jose rena, por
ipferr variss lesiones Aurelio biartfuez; Jesus
N. sulsona, por embrlaguez y escandalo; Ale
jaadro Verdejo, por estafa Carlos Miro. =
Curados en- e cuarto de socorros: Gregorio
Andrade, de una lesion casual; Ramon Roma.
mac, de una confusion que Sc produjo en- una
cai,a; 81 nino Jaime Maim6 de contusiones que
le ocasion6 uno de los osos que ee exhiben por
las GALES.
-. Cargo Ell este puerto el vapor "Marfa
Herrera l saco con azacar y con cafe para
Santiago dc Cuba; III id con malz, para Ia
llabana; 20 cabezas de ganado vacuno para
Gbara; 81 pacas con tabaco, l3O cabezas de
ganado y 26 beccrros para la lIabana y algunas
provisicnes para Santo Domingo.
.**El domingo de actual depositaron
AIS imponentes en- ell Cr6dito Ahorro Ponce
no la cantidad de ].379.45 Sc han expedido
hasta ia fecha 2.544 librctas.
*. IIablase lie una acc6n brillantisima
llevada 4 cabo por ell general de Br:gada senior
Molina, en- combination con IL Teniente coro-
mel aehor A!fau, en- Cuba, contra los cabecillas
Arrange, Ell negro sanguily y Aranguren, que
fueron deealojadoa con mas de 100 inucrtoe. Sc
esperan detail es de este suceso.
.*a Tn peri6dico de New York, que Sc
guramente militia entire los asalariados por la
junta cubana dice que del 10. al l2 de Sc.
tiembre pasado desembarcaron feliznente en-
las costas de las Villas y Occidente en- Cubs,
tres expediciones de insurrectos, que conducfan
alemas millones de capsulas, 1900 rifles,
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1897-10-05

movimento a]guno en- este perfodo, pucs sin
arribos muy encamada la vonta de las classes
inferiores que aun abundan en- prmeras manns,
sus precios siguen lojos. En cambio las ha-
cicndas superiores casi faltan los pocos lotes
que hay no dan lugsr transaceones, pues con
diticultad Sc obtiene do les eompradores cl Ifmi
te de pts 30 so; los sin esccger mas sostenidoa
alguna venta, pero sin poder s'1ar; cotilsmos:
hacienda escogdo, pts. 90 a 30 50, FIN escoger
~ 27'5o bajo $3.50 4 96; pueblo PA $3.50
corriente de Cuba 2o'5o 90 los 4l'G) kllos
despachados .-F1pino Sin entraaas, no hay
nj hace falta por no solicitarlo ell consume; no.
mlnal, e! Zamboanga al rededor de rts %, ell
Cebd % q 90 so y el B,tangas 24'25 q 2l5o
los Al go kilos despacha! !os. --Fe1Mou}o Poo.
Han llegado % sacos en- varios lots.
ATubos:
De l . de Enero al u 5tbre Ki'oa 2.llo,G2S
En- igual porfodo 1906. ....... 2,i69, l44
CAMBIOS:
Iondres s............... Scoops
Paris. ..... ...... 3l.90 s