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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-08
A GIET TO COLTMBIA.

The public acknowledgment Of a gift to
Columbia University exceeding S1OOO,OOO IN
amount, which was made at yesterdays meet
ing Of the trustees, will be highly gratifying
not only TO all who take n keen personal in
terest In the welfare OF the University. but 10
the general public Of New-York, which feels
worthy pride In the development OF great
institution OF learning. within its limits This
rich benefact!on bears witness both to the gen
erosity Of individuals and 10 the confidence
with which the present administration Of Co
lumbla Is regarded by discerning observers OF
its work 1t comes, moreover, AT an oppor-
tune time for the occupation of a new site Is
an exceedingly expensive undertaking. Nor
has the initial financing Of this operation been
the only problem which those In authority have
had to confront. 1t Is known that not few
influential graduates OF Columbia, and some
officers Of the University, have felt apprehenslve
for its future. They have feared that the as
sumption Of heavy obligations. instead OF en-
couraging unusual contributions to IFS main
tenance and growth might possibly excite dis
trust Of the practical wisdom with which Its
affairs were managed and consequently have 4
depressing rather than a stimulating effect. We
do not mean to imply that there has been A
threatening divergence Of opinions concerning
the removal to a new site and the creation there
of a great and costly material equipment but
we believe IT Is not an exaggeration to say that
the satisfaction with which the progress OF
this imposing taak has been watched has been
not unmixed with anxiety.
On this account the gift just announced Is
doubly welcome. 1t indicates that Columbia
has an mistaken hold upon the respect and
affection Of public-splrted citizens. and it goes
far to guarantee a complete fruiton Of the
hopes with which departure from old sur
roundings, and to some extent from honored
traditions, was anticipated. 1t is fact Of
great significance for the cause OF sound scho
arshlp, and Of that higher education which In
its sanest form exerts an insprational force
over every step in the pursuit Of knowledge
that an institution like Columbia, at SO COM
paratively early a stage In its exemplihcaton
Of the true University spirit, should be able to
command such support. We heartily congrat-
ulate the men who, having the responsibility
at a critical moment, did not hesitate to exercise
Il IN a large way and the community whose
most essential interests the deals and actlvi-
ties Of such an institution continually promote
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to mobilize the naval force, and some Wiling
ness TO provoke hostllities
The whole country has warmly appreciated
President McKiney's course thus far-both MS
scrupulous desire to avoid hasty injustice 10
professedly friendly nation and his vigorous ei-
forts TO make ready for any emergency So
great ia the confidence his course has inspired
that majority Of his political opponents wouiu
doubtless uphold him In any expenditure rouhd
necessary for public defence But congress
should not leave to the President the response
blty of taking important steps without legls-
latlve authorization or the fullest assurance OF
support 1t is in session. and ought 10 De aple
within one day to give him power 10 act ior
the public defence without waiting for definite
appropriations, In case Of any emergency aris-
ing This would not be step offensive to any
friendly nation but 1t would do much to deter
from unfriendly action nation hesitaung az
to Its course, and much TO protect the couh'r!
from harm and loss II hostilltes should not be
avertpd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-08
MUsTG.
A CONCERT OF FRENCH xumn

The concert given yesterday afternoon m -
negie Hall. I'm honor Of our distinguished ruests
d. Alexandra Guilmant and NJ Raoul Pusne" ~
the programme announced. was . somewhat po,-
tentous compliment In th9 length and variety a
It's message II consisted wholly Of mod>rr
French music. and. while there was much on Tia
programme that Of great interest. the assoct..
ton OF 30 many compositions 80 exacting 10 n.
telIigent listeners. including several absoluts,,
new to this public, was trial to the patience Ana
tho receptive powers of the most robust concer,.
goer. Mr.. Thomas's orchestra and the two hon.
ored guests furnished the music. NJ PUN.
played Cesar Francks Symphonic Variations IA,
pianoforte and orchestra, and Saint-Saznss nvv
pianoforte concerto In his NTH. both set down a
being given for the first time in America Ths,.
was also quite unfamiliar symphonic poem b,
Franck. In both the variations and the SYM
phonic poem the composer has made small idsa
go great ways: but his trea tnent displays an ~
common rich fancy. that frequently DIVORCES v.da-
ly from the beaten path. His harmonic sense ana
his feeling for instrumental effect are both snsu
larry active and original. and the color OF the ,v.
works Is something not TO be matched In ordinar,
experience. The impression left particularly bv
the variations. a most engaging one
Sa!nt-Sasns has likewise been making some or,r.
inal experiments in instrumental color; his con-
certo has several effects that come with all thu
surprise OF novelty even in these days: to real,.
which NJ. Pugno did his part most sk.sulv
There is a Voksl!ed character about more tina,
one of the themes used In the work especially IN
the first and last movements. and W. Saint.sas,.
makes several promising beginnings in their treat
meDt and development. But he seems unable to
keep from the phrase mongering that ne 90 IRE.
quenty mistakes for inspiration. The worn
affords superb opportunities for the vrtuoso Der.
former and VI. Pugno surprised many OF his
listeners by the vigor and brilliant dash with
which he played IT,
NJ. Gumant was hampered. as he always is Il
his public appearances in New-York by the IN
sufficiency OF the that placed at his Dis.
position; 1t sounded though 1t was at distance
of mile. more or less. and the pieces he played
with orchestra very tame IN effect. on this
account But he greeted In a most friendly
manner. as was NJ. Pugno. both were recalled and
played again. NJ Pugno giving etude OF hu
composition.
The orchestras performance particularly OF Bss.
uoz's dull and perfectly unlnspired king Lear"
overture. and Massenets effective music in "LAs
Erinnyes' admirable.
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Busiuese Notices.
Aesu21pxs Dmilp Wibnure
TUESDAY. MARCH S, 1888
THE NEWS THIS NORNING.

FOREIGN-The Court Of Inquiry continued
its session at Havana. - Six more Vlctltns
Of the Maine disaster were buried with mliita,y
hOnors at Key West - emma mas asreeo ~
the demands made by Russia 10 lease PORT Ar
thur and Talien-Wan for ninety nine years,
81 In the House Of Lords Lord ROBERTS
spoke in favor Of an active policy In the lnolai
campaign ----= The Corean Cabinet resigned
because the Foreign Minister granted the con
cesson of Deer Island TO Russia. - ols-
patch 10 London from Hong Kong says that d
fresh rebellion has broken out In the Philippines.
and that fifty-three Spanish soldiers have peeh
Killed. - The Cunard Line steamer Cata-
lonia bound from Liverpool to Boston, was
towed into Halifax. disabled. by the steamer
Delaware.
CONGRESS-Both branches In session -
Senate: The day was spent in consideration o. OF
the District Of Columbia Appropriation Dill
g. House: Chairman Cannon OF the Appro-
prations Committee introduced resolution en- en-
towering the President to expend So0ooVOoo
for purposes of National defence; the bill Great.
fnS two new regiments of artillery was passed
with only three dissenting votes.
pOMESTIC-The Spanish Government has
withdrawn its request for the recall or Consui,
General Lee from Havana; the Administration
decided TO send the Fern instead Of the cruiser
Montgomery with relief supplies to Cuba -
Six victims Of the Maine disaster were buried I,,
preme Court decided the Nebraska maximum
freight rate case favorably to the railroads.
holding the State law to be unconstitutona.
Newspaper editors and proprletors from
all parts OF the State met in Albany and adopted
resolutions denouncing the Ellsworth Newspaper
bill. - The Senate at Albany passed the
Sullivan Free Medical Dispensary bill. -
All the laborers on the Erie Canal, between
Utica and Rome. went on strike for 10 cents
an hour. The Peppereli and Lacon!a cot
ton mills at B!ddefOrd Ne. resumed operations
the strike having been declared at an end
CITY.-It announced that property IN
Broadway valued at about 81 10000 had been
decided TO Columbia University for library
endowment fund by Joseph F. Loubat who re-
served an annuity OF 10000 during his lifetime.
- The Board OF Education elected DR.. An
crew s. Draper. president Of Illinois University
and formerly Superintendent Of Public lnstruc-
ton In this State. to be City Superintendent OK
Schools - The Association for the Advance
ment Of the Interests of the Port OF New ork
was formed by WE'LL known business men at a
meeting in the Produce Exchange. -: the
trial of Captain Oberlin M Carter for alleged
forgery was continued. - Stocks were weak
at sharp declines
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for to-day:
Fair The temperature yesterday: Highest. 81
degrees; lowest, 81 degrees; average 43% de-
grees
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forded the flower will in some portions Oh Inv
State soon be exterminatcd. Italians ana ror'u-
guese invade the forests and carry 1t away for
merchandise, and other dcpredators are no.
wanting. The bill referred to PROVIDES nne Oh
500 or Imprisonment for twenty days a. .n..
native punishments to be inflicted on Anyway
who in any town Of which he or she 10 NOT
resident gathers a single root. lear or now'i
Of the arbutus the interdict not being extenoeo
to residents. who are supposed to have sumc'eh.
sense and ,ensibility to avoid the extrpauon OF
a growth OF such fragility and beauty. IL
possible that the flower may require IKE
measure of protection in other Commonwealth.
than Massachusetts,. though that Is the only one
which has taken definite legislative Steps ''"'
ardi
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-08
STAGE AFFAIRS.

No incident Of much Importance is 10 DC su .ssa
20 the dramatic record. The farcical play en''"o
In Gay New-York" was presented last n's" =.
the Fourteenth Street Theatre. wnere II ID" .
.a.n until next week when IL will give piaee
"The Hired Girl" Miss T.. 7. Otis appea'ea 90.
night IN the Grand Opera House. presenting Na".'
in .Ol,ver Twist" MT Locke Richardson wiz -
pear this afternoon at Sherry's. giving ms w.
known and admirable recital Of Henry ~, A
taking q temporary farewell OF the New-fo p..
lie. Miss Julie opp and Mr.. David BisphaH Iss
be observed this afternoon at the Lyceum NV
tire. as Adelaide and Beethoven Mr, S1ae'"'- =.
play OF Honor" which is q fabric OF vulgar wv
b,,h was performed las, night In the Irving r'ssS r
Theatre. Mr.. DAILY announces he Ss Rshsn'S
quaint and sprightly performance OF fessy , sssn
in .'The Country Girl" will hold the stage w ~ ses
and ali persons who value good ACTING ought " ~
it Mr. Drew. at wallacks, and Mr.; crane psosi~
and the adventures Of Jones have proyso , tn
Ing to the multitude a the BijoT Nine rs1t week
will return to the Fifth Avenue Theatre ne1 80
and Mrs Fiske will appear there later. In is'~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-08
TO UPHOLD THE EXECUTIVE.

The Introduction In the House yesterday Of
bill appropriatirg S5O.000O00 TO be expended
for purposes OF National defence at the discre-
ton Of the President Is gratifying proof OF
the spread Of patriotic prudence among mem
beers Of Congress- The American people are
not hungry for war They highly respect the
statesmen who seek to avoid controversies with
other nations But they have enough practical
sense to realize that want Of preparation for
National defence Is the surest Indictment to at
tack, that full equipment for war Is the surest
preserver Of peace. and that he who delays
needed measures Of security at time when
trouble is threatened takes upon himself the
tremendous responsibility OF assisting a pos
s!ble foe. Surely no statesman can deliberately
wish TO take such risk, and none can afford IT,.
1t Is not possible to anticipate IN Congress
sional appropriations the precise steps which
the President may find most effective for public
defence. To discuss them at all would give
needless offence, and, moreover, an important
advantage to q possible adversary. At a time
when the scale between peace and war may
turn upon the swiftness of preparation by one
Power or another, and when enormous loss may
depend upon little greater speed or complete
ness Of preparations which cannot with any
propriety be announced BY the Executive to the
public a large measure Of discretionary power
should be unhesitatingly intrusted to the Presi-
dent. Conferences Of leading men have been
Offering some assurances In advance Of possible
action by Congress. and the bill introduced yes.
terday gives formal expression to the view that
q grant Of sufficient power to provide for the
public defence should not be delayed an hour
In either house.
The latest phase Of Spanish conduct should
be considered as a warning not that war ia to
be expected, but that It Is to be prevented nv
more speedy and complete readiness for protec-
ton OF the seacoast and Of the Nations CON-
mercc. Any vulnerable point which offers hone
Of infictlng serious injury must in the nature
Of the case, increase the possibilities of a
rupture. II the Spanish Ministry has informa.
ton that autonomy has wholly failed in Cuba
and that the instruction cannot be put down.
II II knows that outbreaks against Blanco In
Havana and In favor OF Weyler In Spain are
possible. II II possesses more information abou,
the cause Of the Names destruction than has
reached the public, II It concludes that some
early attack with enough Of success somew here
to FIRE Spanish enthusiasm may help the Min
istry and its party, though not preventing the
ultimate independence Of Cuba, II Is cOncey
able that In such conditions there might be ef-
Aorts on the part Of Spain to buy ships. orders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-08
AN EpILEpTIC COLONY FOR JERSEY.

There ia now before the New-Jersey Legis-
loture n bill for the establishment Of an cpl
leptic colony, or village. That something Of
the kind Is needed cannot be seriously ques'
toned Three years ago the Legislature recog-
nized the importance OF this matter by provld-
ing for the creation Of n commission Of inquiry,
and the Governor named DR.. I. G. Barker, DR..
William L. Newell DR.. John H. Ewing the
Rev. DR.. j. NJ. Buckley and Professor Ola S.
Garrison. After careful and exhaustive search
for information, the Commission reported that
lat the lowest estimate the total conceded cpl
'1eptic population Of the State must be more
than two thousand" These are scattered
around among the institutions Of the State,
where there are no facilities for properly caring
for them, and their association with criminals,
raupers or insane persons is often productive
Of great harm.
The Commission gave these special rea sons
for the establishment Of an epeptic colony:
First-For the welfare Of the eplleptics whose
numbers justify the outlay.
Second-For the welfare Of the insane, who
should not be compelled to associate with them
in the hospitals.
Third-To diminish, so far as possible, the
overcrowdng Of the hospitals for the insane.
Fourth-To remove the epeptcs from the
almshouses, where It Is hardship for many OF
them to be, as, under favorable circumstances,
they would be able to work, and might be re-
stored to health.
In 1896 the Legislature passed bill In ac-
cordance with the recommendations Of the Com
mission but Governor Grlggs vetoed 1t as mot
needed" The same bill Is again before the
legislature Unfortunately, the prospects OF Its
passage are not particularly bright. Governor
Voorhees,, though In thorough sympathy with
the movement is unwilling to sanction the
starting Of any new institution until those now
under way are completed. especially the Morris
Plains Asylum and the Railway Reformatory.
Resides that, there Is objection among the leg
slators to the form Of the bill. which authorizes
the managers appointed under 1t to select a site
on State grounds and provide such appropriate
buildings and other accommodations and ap-
"pances as the managers may deem neces-
"sary" Perhaps the best that the advocates
Of the colony can hope for this year Is the
passage Of bill authorizing the present Com.
mission to prepare plans obtain estimates OF
the cost and report to the next Legislature, so
that TIE lawmakers and the public may under
stand thoroughly the obligations entalled in the
ratification Of the proposition. The probable
cost Is likely to be much less than many fear,
and when this is shown by the actual figures
there will be little excuse for further delay, be-
cause by that time the other State institutions
will have been provided for.
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actual facts under headlines in type nve or
ak or even twenty times larger.

actual facts under headlines In type nve OF
six or even twenty times larger.
Another thing which seems to US worthy Oh
consideration is the certainty, II actual foreign
war should break out, that great internal com
motion. and possibly internecine war. wouid
follow over the dispute between those news
papers as to which really compelled the Gov
eminent to take decisive action and when II
the actual custodian Of the Nations honor
That dispute. carried on with the enthusiasm
and earnestness which usually characterize
such contentious, would so distract the pupnc
mind that In short time the American people
would hardly know whether they were afoo'
or on horseback. Let Us not be understood as
intending to put any impeachment in the way OF
war. We only suggest that the war when Is
now fragrant In the newspapers OF large circu-
lation Is amply sufficient TO warm the plood
and keep up the popular pulse until those news
papers can lay In a supply Of larger type and
II possible, find out by arbitration or otherwise
which one Of them has the National honor Id
its exclusive keeping and will be responsible Tor
the vigorous prosecution Of war for It's main
tenapce
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-08
ALBERT OF BELGIUM EXPECTED TODAH

THE HEIR PREsUMPTIvE TO THE THRONE on
THE KAISER WILHELM DER GRossE-ro
BE ENTERTAINED ~ WASHINGTON.
OF the Count OF Flanders and Princess Maria Of
Hohenzolern and the heir presumptive TO the Bel.
gian throne Is expected to arrive In this city to-
day the North German Lloyd steamship Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse He IL twenty-five years old,
good looking and has a strong physique although
he was delicate child. 1t is said tha, he comes
to study political economy and TO inquire into
our manufacturing and industrial interests and
that he will make extended stay in this city,
Philadelphia. Baltimore and Washington besides
visiting all the other large cities OF the country
before returning TO his native land.
Prince Albert's uncle is King Leopold o. Belgium.
and his paternal grandmother was daughter x
King Louis Philippe OF France. His father. the
Count Of Flanders, has declared that should King
Leopold die before him he will renquish his claim
to the Belgian throne in favor OF his son. Prince
.1rrt will be received ms arrival IN this coun-
try by the Belgian Minister, Count de LchtervsldA
who will escort him TO Washington. While thers
he will call on Secretary Sherman. who will present
him TO President Mckinley. A dinner will be given
In honor OF the Prince by the President on Friday
evening next and on Saturday night no will be en-
tertained al dinner given for him by Vlce-Presi'
dent and Mrs. Hobart. which will be followed BY
reception given by the Belgian Minister. :.
Count de Lichteryelde arrived In this city last
night and went TO the WAldorf-Aatoria-
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1nAex 10 Nmusements.

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srTH STREET. TUEATRE-s:I5-Tn Gay New-forx.
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70 DISCUSS NATIONAL GUARD FINANoSs.

MaJor-Generai Roe. Brisadier-Generai 's%i
lar q, the Second Brigade, Brgadier@ 0ens'ss
Rut, of the First Brigade and Brigadier- Genss.,
George Moore Smith OF the Fifth Brigade VIZ
leave this city for Albany this morning, IN ans~
to a summons received from the Adjutan'-oens'-
At Albany these officers will be Joined by the con.
handing officers Of the Third and Fourth priSsS Mi
Generals oliver and Doyle, respectively, ana "a
annear with them before the Adjutant- Genera "a "a
discuss the matter OF National Guard finances ~
the amount necessary to carry on the resu'A' WV
Later in the day the generals win also nsv ,s.S
hearing before q legislative military commIHv"
which stu has charge q the psepossd 1sw sose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-08
MR.. CLEVELAND PURCHASES LAND.

II Is SAID THAT HE INTENDS 10 ESTABLISH
GAME PRESERVE NEAR PRINCETON.
Trenton, n j., March 7 Observation-Disclosures
Grover Cleveland has purchased twenty acres OF
land adjoining the Borough Of Princeton at ~ a
acre. A creek runs through the property, which
wooded and has been used for picnic ground By
the people OF Trenton. Lawrencevie and Princeton
1t is said that Mr.. Cleveland intends TO erect
cabin. where he entertain his friends
The creek Is well stocked with fish. and there u
some game on the property. South OF this land 10
the farm which Mr. Cleveland recently bought and
II Is said that Ia intends to purchase additional
seventy-fve-acre farm and turn the whole into
game preserve.
Mr.. Cievelands purchases in Princeton and its
vicinity have had an influence upon the price OF
land Whereabouts. Heretofore farms went begging
at 80 acre. while to-day they are he'd AZ from
SO 10 SIS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-08

Advertisements are accepted for The
Weekiy Tribune until 6 F. m, Tuesday.
The circulation Of The Weshly is CONT
mental, and its readers represent the most
intelligent class Of farmers, mechanics and
residents of 1aI7ages.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-08

1t was entirely characteristic. but we should
think somewhat dangerous to circulation, for
1.-THE Sun" to pursue its personal quarrel with
Congressman Mahany to the extent OF insult
Ing the Irish-Americans Of this city by pub
fishing a contemptuous and false report OF their
great meeting in honor Of Robert Emmett in
tho Academy Of Music Sunday night, just be-
cause Mr.. Mahany happened to be one OF their
speakers The favor with which his address
was received. however, suggests that the Irish
Americans did not need the garbled report to
teach them that, III you see 1t In The Sun
It isn't So" After their testimony that It's
abuse does not hurt man, Mr.. Mahany might
In pity cease to annoy II further. He has
driven It to the last refuge OF shouting. You're
a liar." and he can gain no honors by making
It change the shout OF anger to a screech Of
pain.