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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29
COMEDY AND TRAGEDY OF THE WAR

OF a truth. some greater power than the great
Powers has Knocked the counsel OF the wise
and the valor Of the brave" For months the
statesmen of Europe have been studying and
striving to keep the peace. and the vast anna
ments Of War Lords have threatened compulson
and punishments unutterable to any who should
break it. Or so, at any rate, they have appeared
to do In spite Of all. the peace is broken. fla
GRAVITY and tremendously, and the belligerents
have little fear and little cause for fear of the
militant wrath Of the great Powers. 1t sug
gests comment not altogether creditabie upon
the might and dignity Of nations If the will and
the puissance Of Europes six great Powers be
held thus lightly by two minor States which ex-
list only on sufferance OF those Powers, what
vanity Of vanlties Is the divinity that doth hedge
a king!
Nor is that the sole failure Of the great
Powers. Their words have been proved as idle
as their works are inefficient. THE Concert
means peace and justice" they proclaimed. Yet
gross injustice has prevailed and does prevail,
and war has come: not in spite Of, but rs the
dearest sighted observers recognize, rather be-
cause Of that very Concert. "Compulson Of
Turkey or n hint Of war;" they earnestly pro-
tested. would mean immediate and wholesale
"massacres Of Christians throughout that En-
"pire." But II Is not so. There were massacres
just before the war began. but there have been
none since, nor are any feared The Embassies
ask no special guardships in the Golden Horn.
no added companies Of marines In Pera. The
whole grim prophecy has failed.
The situation would be comic were Il not so
tragic. 1t would be comic In The utter discom-
fture Of the great Powers the falspness NJ fhcir
prophecies, the failure Of their labors, the nout-
ing Of their will. 1t is tragic in the unspeakable
horrors of actual war. for which the great
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29
THE KENTUCKY SENATORSHIP.

The State of Kentucky, and indeed the whole
country. may well be congratulated on the end
ing Of the Senatorial contest at Frankfort. which
had been prolonged to wearsome length ana
had been marked with more than one atrocious
scandal Almost any ending OF 1t would have
been n relief TO the public. but that which was
yesterday effected seems TO be particularly sat
isfactory. The will Of the majority Of the peo-
pie Of the State has been obeyed by the election
of a Senator from the ranks Of the majority
party The gang of racetrack DULLES and ruff
fans which sought to rule the Legislature with
pistols and bowie-knives has been defeated. The
dog-n-the- manger spirit which deliberately
aimed TO keep the State deprived OF It's const-
tutional representation In the Senate has been
rebuked. And finally, and by no means least
in Importance, n man has been chosen Senator
who Is, according TO all accounts OF him, upright
accomplished and well worthy of the place
OF all the prolonged struggles over Senator
ships which have occurred in various State
Legislatures In the last few years this was in
many Of its features one Of the most discredlt-
able, yet It's outcome, happily, is one of the best
1t has not, save in It's ending. reflected credit
upon the State. But it ought to serve as IN OBJ
jectlesson TO Kentucky and 10 all other states
"how not to do it," These Senatorial deadlockS
have OF late become altogether too common.
Because of them States have been deprived of
representation in the Senate, and some men
have been elected TO that body who were FAR
from being the choice Of the people. and others
have been sent thiher with shadows OF doubt
upon their titles. Such things are bringing the
system Of elections by Legislatures into disfa-
vor The system is a good one. however. and
It should be freed from the reproach that is fall
ing upon ii. If party leaders cannot voluntarily
devise some method Of reform leaf may to
advantage, perhaps. be taken from the Consti-
tuition Of the United States. 1t prescribes
method for preventing deadocks in Congress
slonal elections of Presidents which. IL adapted
TO the uses Of legislative elections of Senators.
would make impossible any repetition of the
scenes that have disgraced so many State cap
itals.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29
PERSONAL.

George W. Julian. OF Indiana. who once
prominent in State and National politics. Will celc-
brate his eiGhtieth birthday on May by holding q
reunion at his home in lryington.
Mr. Balfour has assigned $50 OF the royal bounty
this year TO the two surviving daughters Of Will
lam Carlton the Irish novelist.
Consul-Gcneral Patrick Collins Will return TO Bos-
ton from London In June. and will resume the
practice OF his profession.
1t is announced that President Mckinley will at
tend the annual meeting OF tho Advisory Board Of
the Philadelphia Commercial Museums on June
and 2
The Rev. DR. Edward McGlynn spoke at n
gathering OF single-tax men In Boston on Tuesday
evening.
Vice-Presidcnt Hobart and Mrs Hobart arc TO bo
the guests OF honor this evening at a dinner given
By Mr.. and Mrs. David l.. Bartlett OF Baltimore
The late Colonel Jesse r. Peyton In his book of
"reminiscences thus described his first meeting with
General Grant: I'm the year 1898 | was working as
"A boy In n country store at Flat Rock. Bourbon
County Ky. Ulysses 3. Grant was then u boy
living at Georgetown Ohio not many miles dis
ta1.. One day Grant drove over to Flat Rock with
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29
THE DEBTS or HENRY T. BUELL..

Henry r. Buell.. once a wealthy produce commits
sion merchant. was examined yesterday In supple
mentary proceedings on n Judgment OF Sill Is OBJ
tanned against him by Frank c. Hailn. He testified
that no was sixty-sx years DID, and lived at No. II
Fifth-ave. but had not been In business since Sep
TENDER. 1895
Il have now salary OF 100 year from the
American Colonization Society In Washington for
work secured for by Bishop Potter, president OF
Buell. continued Il have no other Income. but my
brother who IL a wholesale merchant In Rochester
and n director OF the New-York Central and Hud-
son River Railroad sends me from time to time SO
n month, and my sister In Detroit occasionally
sends me a small check My living expenses are
paid In advance by my brother and small In
come from my wfe's property"
Buell. said his personal expenses now 10
cent? dan. The examination was closed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29
ROCKS IN TIE DINGLEY BILL.

One provision OF the pending Tariff bill
changes not only the present law, and the Nc
Kinley act. but the established policy of the
Government. Ii takes books which have been
published more than twenty years out of the
free list and puts a duty Of % per cent upon
them If the decision of the committee and the
action Of the House were based upon any strong
representation Of the importance Of this course,
that fact has not appeared II certainly was
not supposed that the free entry of Old books
had caused so much discomfort as To convince
the trainers Of the tariff Of the necessity of sub
iecting them 10 duty. On the contrary, per-
sons whose tastes and pursuits kept the subject
before their minds generally believed we think.
that the settled practice operated satisfactorily.
II was natural therefore. that the new depart
ure should cause them surprise ard regret so
soon as it was announced. Their attitude re-
mains the same all the obvious arguments be-
ing on their side. and 10 defence Of the proposed
change having thus far been attempted
In such case the first assumption is that tho
consideration of revenue has prevailed; but in
this instance that hypothesis is scarcely tenable.
From the official comparative statement Of inn
portations rates and customs receipts under the
acts of 1890 and 1891 and the rates and csti-
mated receipts under the Dinglcy bill it is i'm
possible TO tell what revenue books more than
twenty years old are expected to produce: for
they are classed with cngravings. prints, charts,
ETC. which have been in print more than twenty
years scientific books and some other publica-
tons. But this whole class is estimated to yield
q revenue, based on the importatons in 1896, of
only about S122 600 Of which books presumably
would not produce the major part The pro-
of on ipt
clusively in n foreign language Is expected to
bring considerably more than this into the Treas
ury-about 211.000. But assuredly both these
items together cannot be deemed Of large i'm
portance as revenue producers, and there seems
TO be no sufficient reason for transferring them
TO the dutable list The free list. where they
have long been, Is where they ought to remain
and we hope the Senate will keep them there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-The Powers are exchanging pour
parlers on the subject Of intervention between
Turkey and Greece; the excitement in Athens
eubsided after an appeal from the Opposition
Deputies; the Greek reverse in Ep!rus was Que
70 inadequate transport arrangements. -
The Queen started on her return from the South
of France 10 England. - The petition con-
taining the charges of hercsy against the Rev.
DR.. John Watson has been dismissed. -
Wages of native miners in the Pand were cut 80
per cent. - Emperor Francis Joseph OF
Austria and the Gar held a review OF the gar
rson at ST. Petersburg. - H. Beerbohm Tree
opened his new playhouse in London, Her
Ma1esty's Theatre with Gilbert Parker's play.
1.-The Seats Of the Mighty"
DOMESTIC-Terrible destruction OF life and
property was caused by a flood in Oklahoma
- The Republican members OF the Senate
Finance Committee expect to report the Tariff
bill to the full committee on Monday 80 There
about eight hundred bills waiting for Gov
eraor Black 70 act on. - A statement was
made regarding the condition OF the Rowland
corporations at New-BedfOrd. their Indebtedness
will probably reach S2.550,000. - William J.
Deboe. the Republican candidate, was elected
United States Senator by the Kentucky LeGis-
lature on the 10TH ballot - Sensational
charges against the Dawes Commission were
made before Judge Springer In the Indian Terri
tory Court. == new passenger traffic asso-
citation formed by the principal railroads OF
the South at a meeting in Washington.
~' CITY-A reception in honor OF visiting naval
officers was given az the Waldorf - The
President and his party decided to remain in
the city until to-day. - Charles Neukirch,
the board member Of Theodore w. Myers & Co.,
was expelled from the Stock Exchange =
Information Of the suicide Of Robert Hoe Law
renee in Danville. H.. was received. - New
York defeated Washington at baseball by ii
runs TO g. - Stocks were dull and lower.
THE Observation-Disclosures for to-day:
Showers: warmer. Temperature yesterday:
Highest. IS degrees; lowest, rs; average ol"s'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29
Hmnefmfnfe.

ACADEMY OF NCsiC-S:iS-The Sporting Ducnes. -.
AMERICAN ART GALLEEIES-Day and Evehhs-a''
enoxnWAY TrEATRE-s:l5-The Wizard Of the Nile
CASINO-S:lS-The Wedding Day. -
DALYS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Circus Girl ~,..
EirEH Ml'SEI;-Wax Works Grand Concerts ana Cihe-
natograph. . .,,.s
EMPIRE THEATRES: 2O-I-ndcr the Red Rcoe. ,>.,.
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE-S:lo-Iess oi INC ~
beryi,les
GARDEN THrATRE-si5-Dr. Belgrar.
CARRICK THEATRE-s2o-Never Again
GRAND OPERA HOCSE-s-The Heart OF MarEiano'
VARI.EN OPERA -s:i3-Heartsease -, 49,.
HERALD SQUARE THEATRE-slo-Ihe ""i i'o"
HOYTs THEATRE-S:3oThe Man from Mexico
IRVING PLACE THEATRE-S-The Sunken BEL
XNICKE RBOCKER THEATRE-S-The serehaae.
ROSTER & BIAL'S-S-Gayest Manhattan - A.
LYCECM :So-The Mysterious MI
BugIs. ,,.,, w..
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-c-S:15-Whd Wes,
MENDErSSOHN GLEE CLUB HALL-S;So- cohcer',
NATIONAL. ACADEMY OF DESIGN-Day and evening
Annual Exhibition. .
OLYMPIA Ml'SIC HALI.-s:i3-Vaudeville
PASTOR S-I2 30 20 IL p. m.-Naudevile.
Manhattan.
lITH STREET THEATRE-s-Sweet 1nniscarra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29
THE THREATS OF DELAY.

Democratic Senators are in danger OF achlev-
ing an apparent impossibility. 1t has seemed
beyond human power TO intensity public disgust
with their party or TO deepen the public con-
yIct,on that II has no capacity except for amaz-
Ing and phenomenal blunders. But even that
feat NAV be accomplished by Democratic Sen
ators IL enough OF them factiously obstruct the
Anal action which Is necessary 10 stop the deli
cit. 10 replcnish the Treasury and save it from
hankruptcy. and to restore life TO business and
nrosperity TO Industries. 1t has been supposed
that the most ordinary common-sense would
nreyent needless and unreasonable delay for
purely factious motives. Democratic Senators
Of prominence have repeatedly declared that
their party would not attempt and could not
afford to delay the revenue bill merely for the
sake of delay. or in order to render its effects
less beneficial TO the country. But there are
signs that some Senators on that side Will in
slst upon purely useless delay, and may be up
held therein by party associates, because Of an
unuttered but intensely bitter feeling that speedy
prosperity after a Republican Inauguration
would contrast too sharply with speedy disas-
ter four years ago.
freedom Of debate within reason, is neces-
sary safeguard Of republican institutions. Acute
Criticism by OplOueHls - VI tsStHtidi au-
vantage to the majority, enabling 1t to realize
and guard against errors which had been over
looked. But there are times when patriotic duty
;mperatively demands action without one hour
of needless delay. Then the responsible ma
FORTY must be trusted. under the pressure Of
strict personal accountability, to discharge its
duty to the country according to its convictions,
and with what ability and care It can. The eff
fort to pick flaws and poke holes and take time
for the manufacture Of party capital then be-
comes hostile to the public welfare and honor
When President Cleveland appealed to Congress
TO make provision for borrowing in order to pro-
tect the Treasury. after his Venezuela perform
ance had caused alarm, Republican House
gave up its Christmas vacation. cut off entirely
the debate for which the errors Of the Admins
tration afforded so fruitful ard tempting an OPP
portunity and put through between two days
90 to speak, a measure to empower the Admin
tstration to borrow. as it had proposed, though
In Republican belief the right remedy was to
increase the revenue. Be the occasion what 1t
may, a patriotic party is never caught sacrificing
the Nations welfare or prosperity for the sake
of making capital for itself, or prolonging fac
tous opposition to those charged with respon-
sIbility.
The situation Is not now one Of emergency,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29
THE DAWES CONMISSION AIIAChhD'

SENSATIONAL STATEMENTS MADE IN LITIGATION
BEFORE JUDGE SPRINGER.
Muskegee, l. T., April S.-Judse Springer yester-
day heard motion by General Turner TO appeal
to the District Court from the decision OF the
Dawes Commission rejecting claimants for citizen
ship in the Creek Nation. The motion Is the open
Ing wedge to litigation OF the widest scope IN the
argument General Turner alleged that the Dawes
Commission had departed from the law provided
for its guidance in citizenship matters; that II had
Ignored and violated every custom ana practice
OF the Territorial courts which Congress enJoined
IL 10 observe; that the Commission had gone be-
yond the bounds OF the Territory and posed as a
court OF last resort. rejecting claims without evil
dence. at the dictation OF the District Attorney
and officials OF the Creek Nation, giving to the
aggrieved no right OF representation.
Many ensational points were brought out which
are said TO reflect seriously upon Tho integrity
OF the Dawes Commission and the Creek officials
Judge Springer withheld his decision pending the
result OF certain bills now before Congress propose
ing changes In the judiciary OF the Territory. He
gave his opinion however. that in the light OF
equity the motion should be granted.
There are five thousand similar cases In the
Northern District alone which hinge the result
of this motion. The interests involved esti-
mated $S.oo0QG0.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29
no DEADLOCK, SAYS MR.. MOSS

Commissioner Moss declared yesterday that there
was no deadlock In the Police Board. Commits
sioner Parker. on tho other hand. asserted that a
deadlock existed for the first time. and that IL was
the attempt to elect a presiding officer. He
declined TO discuss tho subject. Mr.. Moss said:
ANY who was present at the meeting Mon
day could not fail TO note that, although there was
n dispute who was TO be the presiding officer
business went on just the same. We must have a
presiding officer even II we do not elect a perma-
nent president. So long we have the pre- siding
officer transact business. That Is why there
Is no deadlock of a far-reachng nature"
When asked II Mayor Strong had not insisted
that he should not vote for Colonel Grant for pres-
dent OF the Board as condition OF his appointment
Mr. Moss replied Il have not communicated with
Mayor Strong In any way. nor has he mentioned
police business TO me OF any sort. | am not bound
Strong"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29
OBLIGED TO BURN HER WOODWORK.

THE ASPHODEL NARROWLY MISSED HAVING TO
PAY A BIG SALVAGE.
Philadelphia, April 2s.-The British steamship
Asphodel. Captain Matthias, from Antwerp laden
with cargo Of sugar valued at about $3.50, 000 came
into port tonight towed by tug. with not enough
coal left N her bunkers keep up sufficient head
OF steam to turn over the propeller The Asphodel.
which is known in these waters unlucky ship,
had narrow escape from becoming disabled at sea.
The propeller was kept going just long enough
get her into safe anchorage at 10 D. m. Tuesday and
the start UP the bay yesterday morning made
with steam kept UP by the bunker sweepings. Cap
tain Matthias said that some days hardly any head
way was made. and when skill many miles from the
Delaware Capes the coal began 10 run short. Real
izing what tremendous salvage would have 10 be
paid the ship with such valuable cargo found
by passing craft disabled. he determined TO reach
port unasslsted The crew set 10 work breaking
up every particle OF wood board. and in this way
the coal was made 10 last until port reached.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29

Americans are too Independent. perhaps, to
submit to the rigorous rules to bicycle riding
in public places which enforced in certain
parts Of Germany. In many German towns and
cities wheelmen and wheelwomen not al
lowed TO use the streets. avenues or parks with
their bicycles until they have proved to COM
petent officials that they have acquired n rea-
sonabe degree OF skill. 1t seems a pity that
some restrictions not already enforced in
this country. Small children permitted here
20 risk their lives and limbs on wheels in crowded
places. while reckless boys dash to and fro on
their bicycles at such n pace and in such a
way to endanser the safety Of pedestrians and
riders alike. The day is at hand when it Will be
absolutely necessary for the police to give
sterner care to needless wheeers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29

While It is unsafe 10 predict what an hour may
bring forth IN Greece, It seems scarcely probable
that any serious attempt will be made to depose
King George or TO overturn the dynasty. Mr..
Rail-. the popular leader, would certainly
not lend himself to any such enterprise. 1t has
been stated in dispatches that strong senti-
ment in favor of establishing republic Is mani
tested That may well he true. The Greeks are
the most democratic people IN Europe They
wanted republic seventy-fve years ago when
they won their independence from Turkey. but
the great Powers unfrendly to republican insti-
tutlons. compelled them to accept King They
may prefer republic now. But they know
quite well that the great Powers would not let
them have It. Nothing is more detestable, in the
eyes of the German and Russian Governments.
than republicanism. and 1t Is not conceivable
that they would permit the establishment of an
other republic at their doors. So the Greeks
will probably decide TO keep their present King.
who on the whole is a good one. ather than have
another who might be far less to their liking
imposed upon them by the Car and Kaiser.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29
The judgment Of posterity may be that tho

The judgment Of posterity may be that tho
eloquence Of Grant Day not all Of II up to
the majestic beet of its subject. Perhaps it may
be that none Of 1t was up to the standards set
by those pretentious old rhetoricians. Demosthe-
mes. Cicero. and some of their later mitators.
Either Of these great classic orators might have
made a sub-lieutenant look about three hundred
feet high, no matter what his record. But of the
Grant Day discourse. 1t ought not to be denied
that all Of it good and some Of 1t excellent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29

the niece OF my employer Grant was then sixteen .
years old awkward ungalnly deie drnYs Vicious
horse The night after his arrival at Flat kock ne
slept with in the store 1t s was 9, the co' Counter
Tn Tho morning Grant asked me II he could assist
me said yes He helped me take do ,W tn % nace
After breakfast ne drove off, i heard from MN
afterward OF his drive home Before ne ana mao nsy
hrourht nm with n crash In a fence corner. E0tn-
Ing broke Grant jumped out seized the nveE
horse nv the bride and tied his handkercnIei over
The beasts ewes He drove the horse blndioided al
the way to Georgetown, ONO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29

Powers are accountable in the dlsheartenng ex-
posure Of their helplessness; and in, not least of
all, the humiliating demonstration of with how
little wisdom the world Is governed"' For the
only wise government is right government. and
the great Powers dealing with this Eastern
Question have not been right. For fifty years
they have been marked with selfshness. greed
cunning. temporzing, with all things save
straightforward manly righteousness. And now
humanity must bear the heavy penalty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29
RELIGIOUS TEACHING ENJOINED.

st. Cloud MINI. April s.-Judges Baxter anu
searle and the District Court have hahdea w. ~.
an important decision In what IS kis"n az W.
Avon school case, whereby the school district anu
its teachers are snjoined from using the schoo'-
house to give religious instruction or TO e"sm ss
roman Catholic catechism. The decision apV
TO all public schools in the State. ana 20 q" ,hs
iigious creeds. The practice OF teach,ns tim.
catcchism Is held to be contrary 10 the So"s'
Uonal guarantee Of freedom Of conscience
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29

make the racetrack men put up the STUN ior
the State elections Of 1S97-'0S, and give them new
laws to open their tricks in return Tor tneir "'u
in electing n Democratic Governor, Legislature
and United States Senator.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29

When the Riverside Drive is extended to the
Boulevard Lafayette New-York will have a SUI
perb parkway of magnificent extent and marvel
lous beauty. Even in these times Newly Workers
may well exut over the opportunities Of enjoy
ment which tn, noble Hudson, with the pic:-
uresque diversity of its eastern shore line af-
fords them. In the next century, II not before
these opportunities likely to he so developed
and expanded that the city will become a worlds
wonder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-29

New-York has never spread itself beneath the
umbrage Of thick n cloud of Governors as
gathered over it on Grant Day. each in the cut
ting Boreel blast desiring to remark to all the
others with greater frequency than opportunity
permitted that 1t was a long time between warm
ing drinks.