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be kept In the island. An annual tribute vi
100000 plastres or about S1G,JOo, was u W.
paid to Turkey. That was all. The sche''e W"
not work WELL or was not worked wen. nv
first Prince, vogordes. left all his WORK 10 "e
done by deputy. and after fifteen snccesS'.
deputies had mismanaged things TO the'r h'''I.S
content a crisis came That was IN lSi?. Inv
Porte replaced vogorldcs with Prince Nai'''n"N'
and granted new frman. amounting prhc''"i
~ TO a detailed constitution for the isiaho' d"
provided for annual meetings of g'neGai as
sembly Of thiriy-sx Deputies elected by nhi'e'
sal suffrage through the medium OF eiec'or"'
colleges: for an elected Senate OF eight members
of whom four should he chosen by the Prince
for his Administrative Council, and for Mayors
police judiciary, etc-a really complete scheme
of government. The Prince was to be- rs DE-
FORE appointed by the Porte. for life
That system has worked well FOR foriy-se'eh
years, and is in force to-day. Under 1T there
have been no disorders on the island. The pop
nlaton has increased from 10000 to 10000. 1he
exports have increased more than 1000 per cent.
There Is no public debt. The budget shows an
annual surplus Of about S1J0.000. The Island
Is n model of peace. prosperity and contentmen'.
Truly, that Is an example that might well be
followed in the case of Crete: and would be. II
the Great Powers were moved by considerations
of Justice and Of the welfare Of humanity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30
Nesp1ork DAILY Gribm,te
FOUNDED BY HORACE GREELEY.
TUESDAY, MARCH 80 1897.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-General Ruis Rivera. Maceo's sue
cessor in Cuba, was captured by the Spaniards
on Sunday. - Several more members or the
French Chamber Of Deputies were mentioned as
implicated in the Panama scandal, and the
prosecution Of three Deputies was ordered.
- There animated debate in the
House Of Commons on the Cretan question: dis
patches from the British Admiral In Cretan wa
ters were read - The Lord Mayor Of Dublin
presented a formal appeal at the bar OF the
House of Commons for the relief Of Ireland from
overtaxation
CONGRESS.-Both branches in session. -
Senate Most Of the time was spent in discus
sion OF the Arbitration Treaty. - House:
The debate the Tariff bill was the most lively
of the session. number of exciting incidents
occurring
number OF nominations. including those OF
Charemagne Tower 10 be Minister TO Austria;
Thomas Ryan, TO be Assistant Secretary of the
Interior; Henry Clay Evans. to be Pension Com
missioner and William s Shallenberger, 10 he
Second Assistant Postmaster General. -
large break occurred in the Mississippi leyee
Greenville Miss. - Secretary Sherman
appointed Joseph y. Smith, of Ohio, Director
of the Bureau Of American Republics -
Five amendments to the Greater New-York
charter were proposed at Albany. - The
gunboat Helena showed speed OF 1873 knots
in her trial run on Long Island Sound, and
earned premium OF $4,000.
CITY AND SUBURBAN-The Commissioners
Of Accounts made q report 10 the Mayor expos
ing peculiar methods in the Park Department
under the Tammany regime. - The steam
filters failed to sign the agreement issued by the
Master Steamfitters Association. and We're &C
cordingly locked out. - The Bridge Trustees
received estimates Of tolls to be charged ele-
waited and trolley the Bridge. -
Stocks were active and lower.
THE Neutrality-suspicious. for to-day: Fair
in the morning followed by increasing cloudiness
and showers at night. The temperature yester-
cay: Highest. 81 degrees; lowest. 49, average,
ASH.
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MUHC-THE DRAMA.
"DAS RHEINCOLD."

Popular curiosity concerning the least-known SUD
division Of Wagners Nibelung tragedy, the pro-
+ logue entitled "Das Rheingold." was shown 10 DC
strong In New-York last night numerous au-
d!ence present In the Opera House wheh IL
was performed and looked and listened with every
manifestation OF interest Its reward was not OF
"A kind which can be described In terms or en-
thusiasm "Das Rheingold" IL the most vulneraple
spot In the tetralogy Done as well az IL can oc
with the aid OF the best OF scenery, the most IN
genlous stage mechanism. complete DEVOTION IN
telligence ard skill the part OF the singing
actors the audience must be- both wiling ana ao'e
to call warm fancy and much righteousness o'
feeling to ts help II It Is TO receive the impression
from the work which the poet-composer ih'e"''"
that II should make. Last nights audience was
certainly willing TO be Instructed az wen az en-
tertained but unhapplly there was nothing 10
edify or please Il I'm the performance compare"
with t. those Of and eight years ago were
marvels of stage craft and Interpretation a prom
ising beginning was made with the first scene. but
It soon became apparent that for the sake Vi '''e
new device for controlling the movements oi t''e
Rhine daughters all variety in the picture anu
all the Hight effects eloquenty illustrated ny t'e
music were TO be sacrificed. The dwarf Aipe'ich
remained invisible throughout the scene IN "hich
the mikes are supposed to play about him IN TOT
menting dalliance, and disclosed hlTnseH ohiy io'
an instant at the rape or the goIh' the Hihh'
daughters lowered I'm mdair and swung III '"e''
cradles. supported by wires from ABOVE o"' '',"
movements were far more constrained thah uhuei
the old conditions and all the dainty devices VI
delineatlon which the composer placed IN the must
cal score 10 accompany them went FOR nothng'
Thence the performance went on from pad 10
worse I'm the stage management as wei as IN the
singing and acting. Herr Fischer as Wotah'
alone Of tho company seemed TO know "ha' u
,nake Of hls OPPORTUNITIES. Herr Ernst. as Loge'
walked about I'm red and yellow and sang as well
az he was able (Which is not very welD ana again
all who knew the work were kept IN STATE vi
wonderment at the nonchalance with when way
ner's Intentions published in stage direcuonsFiho
music were ignored And so TO the end 10 ois-
c,ss the details of the performance would DE
neither profitable nor agreeable The most gratly-
ing impression made by the representation. OUTSIDE
Of the orchestral music in its good moments, went
TO the credit OF the backdrop picture OF WaihaiIa
For the sake OF the record the distribution OF parts
Is appended:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30
LOCAL THEATRES LAST NIGHT.

At the Murray Hill Theatre last night farce
comedy adapted by Mr. Henry Saint Maur. from
a French play by Sardou. and called "A Divorce
Cure" was presented for the first time. with Miss
Emily Bancker in the principal character. rep
resentatlon of w. g. Gilberts one-act play or
Comedy and Tragedy" preceded the farce
Miss Kathryn Kidder was again seen last night
In New-York at the Grand Opera House. where she
presented Madame Sans Gene"
The meodrama called "At Pney Ridge which
has been current at the American Theatre was
last night given at the Academy Of Music, where
II may be during the present week
A meodrama called THE New Dominion" In
which Mr. Clay Clement Is the principal object OF
interest was produced last night at the American
Theatre.
Mr. John Hare began engagement at the Co.
lumbia Theatre. In Brooklyn last night. where his
performance OF Ecces In Caste" was welcomed
with enthusiasm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30
PERSONAL.

Mrs. Sarah j. Brown. who died in Bloomsbury,
Penn. recently. left all her fortune OF 10000 to
Methodist institutions. Among the beneflcares
are: Church Extension Society. $1,000; Preachers
Aid Society. $1,000 Womsns Home Missionary So
ciety 5000: Ocean Grove Association, 500: Ola
phanage. Philadelphia 1000; Methodist Hospital
Phadel5ha 5000 The remainder OF s the est an1
severa, OF the organizations named.
William Philip Schrener. the Attorney General or
Cape Colony Is a brother OF Olive Schreiner. Afer
being graduated from the Cape University, nc went
to Downing College. Cambridge University, Eng
land whence he was graduated as senior in the law
trlpos in 1851 He aso carried of the Chancellors
Temple He returned to cape Colony in 1882, where
he has come 10 be one OF the influential men In
public life.
An interesting contemporary portrait OF Sir
Thomas More, Speaker OF tho House Of Commons
In 1922 has just been discovered in OF the rooms
stored. and forms valuable addition to the unique
gallery Of portraits of Speakers
At the commencement of Roanoke College, Salem,
Va on June 1915 the baccalaureate sermon will be
preached by the Rev DIR. Theodore l.. Cuyer. OF
BROOKLYN and Senator George l.. Wellington. OF
Maryland will deliver the annual Grafton before the
literary societies
Manlana Syed Nusrat All Sahob. Editor OF THE
Moslem Chronicle" OF Delhi has issued call for
Congress of Religions, TO be held In Delhi In 1928
President G.. Stanley Hall OF Clark University Is
TO deliver a course OF four lectures in Richmond,
Va, on psychology.
The silver jubilee OF Archbishop Ryan. of Phila-
delphia. will be celebrated throughout the week
after Easter There will be a parade OF 5000 men,
a reception TO the Archbishop and number of other
interesting features.
Newport. r. T.. March 2s-IIenry White, secretary
of the United States Embassy at London. has
rented his villa known as the Rutherford place to
j. Burke Wolfe. OF New-York
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Nmus emenis.

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ACADEMY OF MUSIC-S:15-At Piney FiaSe. rdu-
AMERICAN ART GAI.LER1ES-Day ana EVen'"s ~
cational Exhibition. ...
BIJOu THEATRE-S:15-Courted Into court
BROADWAY THEATRE 6-L Arlesicnnee ,rc.+
CARNEGIE CHAMBER Music HAIL-S-Cohee'''
CARNEGIE HALI<-S:30-Concer
CASINO-S:l5--Iost. Strayed or stolen ,,. o.,.bs
DALY'S THEATRE-3-lectrre-S Inc oe, nnS cqr.
EDEN MusEE-wsx Works. Grand concerts anu N'
EMPIRE THEATRE-s:o O-Under the Red Roce. MIR
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE-S;i5-Tess OF o'e u W
bcrvilles.
GARDEN THEATRE-S-Carmen. ,
CARRICK THEATRES :2o-Never Again.
GRAND OPERA HOI'SE-S-Madame Sans Gene. ar,
HARLEM OPERA HOusE-s:lo-1he wrong MI
HERALD SQUARE THEATRE-s;i5-rhe Gri from
uoyTaS THEATRE-sso--My Friend from india
IRVING PLACE THEATRES Gambo's.
KNfCKERBOCKER THEATRE ne S~rehaoe'
ROSTER & BrALS-S-Cayest Manhattan
rYCFI'M THEATRE-S:20-The Mayhower: $500.
MENpEISSO GI.EE CLUB HALL :lo-CohcerI
OLYMPIA MUSIC HALl-S:l5-NaIdevine
PASTORS-i2:30 10 II p. m.-Vaudevile
WAfI.ACK s-S:l5-Mlss Manhattan .
l4TH STREET Neutrality-suspicious. Inniscarra-
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THE MOsENTHAL FUND CONCERT.

Following Is the programme OF the concert TO be
given this evening under the tion OF Professor
Mcdowell for the benefit OF the Joseph Mosenthal
Memorial Fund which is to be established In Co
lumbia University:
IN the Storm" Op SO Franz Curt
Mendelssohn Glee Club.
Albert lockwood.
(a) Ring and Rose" .rok-SHs
English version by Mrs J.. 7. Craiginl
Mendelssohn Glee club.
Aria from Carmen Blzet
Mile. Alice Verlet.
S nsne song OF St,nome. Edward A. MaoDowe'
1a) suomi's Song from the FINNISH Franz MAR
,b) The Rose and the Gardener words by Austin
Dobson) NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Thorne
Mendelssohn Glee Club
Bell song from 'Iakme ....................D eibes
Mile Alice Nerlet.
lb) Nase Caprice.
Albert lockwood.
'Thanatopsis" (words by William Cullen Bryano.
Joseph Nosenthal
Composed FOR the Mendelssohn Glee club.
Mendelssohn Glee Club
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30
DIR. HENRY VIN DYKES AFFLICTION.

The Rev. DR.. Henry van Dyke pas;o- Of the
Brick Presbyterian Church. received word yester-
day OF the death OF his second son. Bernard, which
took place early yesterday morning at Nor,hamp-
ton Mass Five weeks ago DR. van Dykes young
daughter was seized with scarlet fever and In order
TO avoid danger OF Infection he sent his son Bernard
TO Northampton on "A visit to his brother the Rev
DR. Paul van Dyke. Two weeks ago however
Bernard. who was only ten years DID, was stricken
with scarlet fever and although few days ago It
seemed that all danger over. heart troubles
came on ana resulted I'm the little fellows death.
Mrs van Dyke was at her sons bedside for the
last two weeks. and DR. van Dyke left here for
OF the sad news
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30

MEASUREMENTS ABOUT THE REGENTS
MR. WATSON CoRREcTs SEVERAL IN RELATION
TO THE NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir. Several miss,atements OF facts concerning the
attitude OF certair officers OF the Board OF Resen'
toward the bill before the Legislature in relation "
,ba New-York Law School have gained currency 70
wit:
First-That the secretary OF the Board OF RegenS'
I'm consequence OF a personal grievance against 'ne
dean OF the Now-York Law School. has inspiFea
action inmical to that institution and that the ke
gents becoming aware OF this state or things nav
disciplined him with severity
Second-That action has been taken by the BoaTu
OF Regents censurlng the course OF its Executive
Committee for having appointed subcommittee
consisting OF the chancellor and vice-chanceloE 10
Issue the protest OF February 10 agans, the passage
OF the Lexow- Austin bill.
Thrd-That the Board has rebuked the VICE
chancellor for having appeared before the Legisa'
tive Committee on February "a in opposition 10 the
named bill
As chairman OF the committee chiefly concerned
in this matter and having been presen; at every
meeting and having followed all the proceedings OF
the Board with the closest attention. know thas
all Of these statements are entirely destitute "
truth.
First-when the bill for the Incorporation OF ihs
New-York Law School was introduced into the Leg
islature Secretary Dewey referred the whole qnes
ton 10 the Executive Committee for Instructions
Its action in reference TO issuing the protest OF Yep
rlary 49, signed by the chancellor and vice-chan'
cellor was unanimous. The secretary merely exc
cuted the direction OF the committee IN mailhs wv
statement. -
Seoond-At the unusually largely attended meeting
OF the Board OF Regents on March II, 30 far rom
any action having been taken discipnng the secre-
tary censtiring the Executive Committee or reb0A'
Ing the INTERCHANGEABLE who mad acted as the repre-
scntatiyes OF the Regents in this matter. not ohy
was their course sustained by unanimous vote. ou.
the Board also unanimously adopted the following
resolution offered by Mr.. Depew: That committee
OF three be appointed TO appear before me com.
nittee OF the Legislature 20 represent the position
Of this Board on the proposed legislation and also
the action and sentiment OF the Board OF the suo-
lee. sought 10 be accomplished by this blu ana NJ
McKelway then nominated the committee naming
he yice-chancellor as its chairman whsh place tno
latter declined 10 accept. . ,,..A,
can only add that IL Is greatly 70 De depoea
tina, the minds OF the members or The Lesisiatu.co
have been filled with untruthfu statements 10 susa
an extent that men who have the best intentlonnss
NAV by a series OF adroit falsehocts possibly -
duped into doing great injury 10 the higher edue~'
tional Interest OF the state ,,,rsov
WILLIAM X. WATSON
Utica ~ Y. March -. 1897
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MOLTERE'S PLAY AT HARVARD.

Cambridge Mass, March % (SpeciaD. The Cercle
Francois OF Harvard University gave the first per-
Torrance OF its annual play this evening. Moere's
lie Bourgeois Gentlhomme" was the play, II.
Warren Cram Of New-York. taking the title part
with success. Many OF the student actors had
studied in Paris and their accent was good. j. W.
Frothngham of Brooklyn the most success
full of the female characters. though X. Pulitzer
was captivating. The audience enjoyed the dances
apparently more than the dialogue, and the Turk
ish ceremony at the last OF the Nth act was adj
mraby done The following IL the cast
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30
MIR. SEIDL AND BAYREUTH

Arrangements were perfected yesterday for the
participation Of Mr. Anton Seid In the Bayreuth
festival OF next summer Mime. Wagner mad
sgnified desire for his services as conductor but
II was feared that his duties at Covent Garden in
London would prevent his presence at the re-
hearsals This obstacle was overcome yesterday
by telegraphic correspondence with London. and
Mr. Seidl will conduct some Of the performances
OF "Parsifal," and mayhap also Of the Nibelung
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30
MR.. .DEPEW AT HIS OFFICE AGAIN.

Chauncey NJ. Depew. who has been confined TO his
home. No. a West Fifty -fourth-st.. for the last
week suffering from iritis. was so far recovered
yesterday that he able TO leave the house In the
afternoon and 20 to his ONCE. He only remained
there for short time but In his ONCE long
enough TO receive the congra tulations Of the oce
OF the company upon his recovery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30

The scheme to increase the number Of members
Of the State Railroad Commission from three to
five. and to pay each commissioner salary
OF $4,000 per year. Is an unwholesome and i'm
pudent job There Is no sound reason for in
creasing the membership Of the Commission.
Three commissioners could do all the work and
salaries of SO 900 each excessive for the men,
bcrs of this Board.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30

There Is no particular harm done, we suppose
by talking about the block on which the Bible
House stands az a suitable site for the new Han
Of Records. But there doesn't seem to be much
sense in that suggestion. inasmuch as the law
wisely requires the new municipal building to be
erected I'm the near neighborhood OF the County
Courthouse Doubtless the site Of the Bible
House Is a spacious and valuable piece OF proper.
ty. but Eighth-st and Chambers-st. are not exc
actly contiguous.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30

lie TAKES AN OUTING WITH GENERAL MILES
AND SECRETARY PORTER.
Washington. March 29-PresiGent Mckinley has
decided TO continue horseback-r riding as a form OF
exercise. and this afternoon he rode out with Gen
eral Miles and Secretary Porter. The President
will soon buy saddle horse but for the present he
Is using two horses supplied from Fort Meyer by
General Miles
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30

The bicycle has done more than all Other
agencies combined to make people familiar with
the territory within twenty thirty miles OF
their homes. And that's no small thing TO do.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30

Tho New-York Newsdealers and Stauone's
tective and Benevolent Association VIII ha's w.
Nth annual benefit at the Fifth Avenue ,im,sers
on Sunday evening Apr T. The list OF 'o'""'e~
will be announced later. y---'i---s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30

The story Of the man who lay for twenty years
IN a loathsome dungeon and then. having hap
py thought walked out one fine day. Is not wholly
irrelevant to the case of railroad managers VINO
would discover a way Of escape from the dreadful
thraldom Of the Supreme Court decision II they
only opened their eyes to the plain state or their
case and source Of their troubles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30

Germany does not like the Dingley BILL and
will probably indicate its aversion In some new
form OF reprisa 1t cannot take II out OF the
American pig having already and long since
slammed the door In the face OF that patient
long suffering animal. as II has in that OF the
more volatile and sef-asserting American steer
But as II holds the belief that our legislation
and policy ought to be shaped with reference
to its interests, rather than our own, 1t will
probably find some way Of getting even with us
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30
NOTES OF TIE SriGE.

The 10th performance of My Friend from indis.
in this city was celebrated ~ Hoyts Theatre last
night Decorative lamps We're presented rs WV
yrnirs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30

Miss Josephine Hall returned to her place IN wv
cast OF 'The Girl from Paris at the Heraiu sa""''
Theatre last night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30

The gold reserve in the Treasury Is steadily
mounting upward and 1t Is no longer necessary
to increase the public debt TO provide for Its
replenishment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30

Thousands suffer from Catarrh There is no
longer excuse as the trial eize OF Eys Cream
Balm be had. Druggists Full size DOC.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30

For measure which was so perfect as 10 MAKE
the jammng through process not merely Jus,'n-
able but supremely meritorious. the Ralnes law
seems to be remarkably prolific Of wrath and
susceptible Of improvement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-03-30

The Board OF Managers ~ the Joint Traffic
Association has been asked to make low
rate spring and fall for out-of-town merchants
visiting the city under an arrangement with
merchants association yet To be formed In
trying the plan, at the outset II Is proposed To
include the day OF the Grant Monument dedlca-
ton. April -. which will strike everybody as
a happy idea and tend to swell the multitudes
who will take part In that magnificent cere-
moniaL But II all depends on whether the rail-
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Jn0rr TO ADVERTISEMENTS.
Business Nofiree.

Roll Top Desks and ONCE Furniture
Great Variety OF style and Price
T. O. SELfEw.
No! Ill Fulton-st
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way managers are willing to return an amrma'
tive answer to the proposition.

Gladstone IL probably the oldest blcycns' Oh 'le
rolls OF the whcemen anywhere. and Is certainty
the oldest one who Is world famous ana WHOSE
performances awaken international ihteres, anu
curiosity. There Is little prospect that al MS '"e
Of life he will try TO reap the laurel OF the
err. lay himself out for record OH cen'"'s
runs: but there is no reason why ne sho"'' no'
come into the lists as competitor IN 'he ''''''e'
Of style and score points against all corners. as
he has done i'm almost everything else that ne
has attempted. Ills wheel ought to go down 10
posterity with his axe. and be equally renowned
I'm memory. unless It brings him to some mshap,
in which case II may he left out Of his heraldry
az an instrument which he ought to have tackled
earlier or let alone altogether.