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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24
MASTER GRASSES DEBUT.

Master Edwin A. Grasse Is little boy Of thir.
teep who has the misfortune to be blind, but sew.
-ral years study of the violin has developed in him
musical talent of an altogether uncommon order.
II v-os dspIayed to a large audience last evening
in Mcudelssohn Hall and observed with much pleas
ira Master Grasse played with orchestral accom-
paninent two movements Of Mendeisschn's con.
certo and WilhelmJs paraphrase OF the Prize song
from "Dlo Meistersinger" aud after the last named
was recalled and added two movements OF Han.
dars Amaior sonata In addition. the orchestra
nlayad n little series OF Symphonic Sketches
that We are assured entirely the boys own
work in invention, and even TO the details OF the
orchestration Master Crasss undoubtedly has tai.
ent OF a high order His pl1yias shows real insight
into the inner significance of music and an aptitude
for its expression by instinctively musical phras-
ing and nuance; his Is considerable ana OF .
certain searching quality that lxes attention at
once and his intonation is generally just OF
course there are cruditss and immaturities IN MS
plavIng; IL doubtless was not exhibited so much az
being a final or conclusive proof OF mastership az
to fix attention upon his undoubted promise. ~ IS
understood that his studies are TO he continued 10
brussels The orchestral piece OF Master grasses
comnostiou Is clever and shows a really musical
fancy. The orchestra was under the direction
Mr. Carl Hauser the lads teacher. 1t played
coune OF pieces and there was the further ASSIST
ance OF Miss Shannah Cummings. soprano. VINO
sang an aria by Verdi and songs by MessTs' Ne"n
Mcdowell and Harris.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24
ADVICE FOR NEWSPAPERS.
From The Westerly (R ID Sun.

Governor Black of New-York recently gave some
excellent advice TO the NewYork Editorial Asso-
ciatlon He recognized that the voice OF tho news
paper has with many people more weight than IL
Is entitled to- especially under its present lack OF
personality. The Tribune Is one Of the newspapers.
however. which has not allowed this change to
affect It's policy or its methods and II s!l stands
among newspapers as fearless champion OF what
its managers believe To be for the best OF the
people as whole.
But such Is not the case with many newspapers.
In their Zeal TO make the business financial sue
cess of the startling kind, they resort to methods
which are plainly not for the best interests OF the
public. That which will appeal to the masses,
without regard 10 It's effect upon them. Is given
undue prominence. and Is magniled until Its state
ment Is untrue. 1t was this Willingness to UNI
duly excite which led to the remarks OF the Gov
ernor. He warned the editors whom he addressed
to he temperate In statement and cautious In ad.
vice. especially at time like the present. when
there IL so great temptation to take extrome
views OF public questions AT such times the peo-
Pile need to be held back rather than to bo crowded
forward.
Editors and public speakers the country over will
render the best Of service by acting upon the Gov
errors advice Certain 1t Is that tho country will
need during the next few months conservative ad,
vice, and It's officials should be supported rather
than rocklessly criticised.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24
AID AND COMFORT FOR THE BNEMY.
HOW LONG SHALL. NEWSPAPERS HAVE LICENSE

HOW LONG SHALL. NEWSPAPERS HAVE LICENSE
TO FURNISH IT,
To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Str: am n peace man In military matters up
to the point Of disbelief In war except for the
defence Of personal National life or liberty;
and am an outsider In editorial matters up to
the point OF imagining the impossbty Of an
absolutely ideal newspaper But In between
these two | supposed to be not entirely
without public spirit or common sense. And
both these elements In alarmed at tho
tendency OF many modern newspapers II don't
mean The TrIbune) to manage the affairs OF
men and nations. until the freedom Of the press
means that nothing and nobody but the press
has any freedom left.
Your article this morning on Aiding tho
Enemy" leads mo TO ask whether not some
Of our newspapers. II not most OF them. are not
tho most dangerous contraband OF war;
In instance. the Associated Press publishes
with or without knowledge. the plan Of the
campaign. furnishing free Or false) information
to the enemy.
correspondent in big letters in one Of our
Albany papers this morning proclaims the state
ment of dssension In the Cabinet and quotes
General Miles angry insolent to his SUI
perior officer. the President. IT, as I suppose
this Is a lie II is an Infamous statement. II II
Is true Il Is equally Infamous as showing un-
faithfulness that is treacherous In the circle
OF the Presidents advisers. And So on.
Will not The Tribune MT up its voice not
merely to condemn the habit. hut 10 secure
legislation that will make It criminal to give
aid and comfort to the enemy in time OF war;
or In the face OF war. ny conveying false I'M
pressions of divided counseIs and putting our
adversary In possession OF real or supposed
lines of attack?
1t Is bad enough TO have the press pandering
to the brutal passions OF bloodthlrstiness and
revenge and fostering the vulgar violence Of the
mob. with the cry ITO hell with Spain. re-
member the Maine" But that only covers It's
authors with contempt and condemnation Tho
other is n grave injury and wrong Very sim
cerely yours A QUIET CITIZEN.
April 90. 1893.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24
SOME GOOD RESULTS.

Much has been said, and with truth, about
the evils OF war. The loss that IT entails in
blood and treasure Is beyond calculation; but
even greater Is the harm that IT does In foster
ing hate between men Modern civilization
rests on the idea of universal brotherhood. Its
commerce. It's Industries. its arts. its sciences
It's social lfe-all depend on the maintenance OF
peace and goodwill among men. No nation to-
day is wholly Isolated and therefore no nation,
however weak unimrOrtant 1t may he, can
make war upon another nation without entail
ing serious consequences on every other nation
in the civilized world.
All this is commonplace. and needs not to
be elaborated here. War Is always an evil
perhaps the greatest evil that can possibly af-
llct humanity to-day. Yet. fortunately. there
Is another side to the question that il is well
for us to remember II is not simply that war
Is sometimes n necessary evil for every Sane
man Is ready to admit this as a general prln-
ciple, but that ii Is not an unmixed evil Even
an unrig hteous war may result in incidental
good, as We may learn from the record of his
tory, while OF course. it follows that ncom-
paraby greater good results may be brought
about by a righteous and necessary war, such
as this country Is now waglng with Spain. On
one Of these good results, the overthrow Of
Spanish mlsrule and cruelty in Cuba. we need
not here dwell at length. The achievement OF
independence for that unhappy island will mean
IA step forward for the civilization OF the world.
and history will so record It after tue miscon-
ceptions and passions engendered by the con
test are corrected by the calm voice Of reason
and truth. The Spanish ideal Of government
and OF civilization Is Z menace to the orderly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24
MEETING FORCE WITH FORCE.

War has come by SPANS own act Her tenn
PORTING and falsfylns failed at last. The pre-
tended negotiation on behalf OF autonomy was
never expected To produce serious results.
Spain thought 1t could trick the United States
by disngenuous delays and imagined that 1t
could catch an additional advantage by making
war two or three days before declaring war, but
II failed. The withdrawal OF Minister Polo and
the refusal TO hear Minister Woodford, were
under the circumstances acts Of war. No an
swer is possible except fighting. SPANS fleet
may turn up in the West Indies, or II may have
a notion to test the defences of some Northern
Atlantic port What ii intends nobody knows,
though everybody sees that it will be crippled
beyond reason If II tries to make a Northern
Atlantic port It's base of hostillties, starting
from St Vincent, without possibility OF coal
recuperation. If 1t stops anywhere to renew is
coal supply after ten days across the Atlantic,
the Concentration Of the American forces will
be swift.
The Spanish feet may come westward 1900
miles to Porto Rico or $500 miles without re-
coalng to attack an Atlantic port Roughly
speaking. an American feet at Porto Rico ought
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24

progress Of humanity, and sooner or later,
whether through the agency Of this country or
not, its day Of reckoning was sure to come.
But there Is another benehcent result OF this
war that more vitality concerns us as Amerl-
cans We refer to the unlfcation OF our own
people 1t was known In general way, or
course. that this unifcaton has long been an
accomplished fact. 1t Is many years now since
the absolute loyalty OF the South to the flag
and to everything for which 1t stands has been
cheerfully and gladly recognized everywhere IN
the North. Yet, perhaps, some concrete proof
Of that loyalty was desirable, in order to re-
move wholly the smoudering traces of distrust
and dislike that fingered In few hearts both
North and South. That proof is furnished to US
today in the magnificent response OF the South
TO the Nations appeal to patriotism. The South
understands even better than the North what
are the horrors Of war. But. no less than the
North Il is ready to endure those horrors again,
If need be- in order to uphold the honor OF the
country's flag Surely the breach between the
brothers OF the North and the South Is COM
pletely healed when 4 Lee Of Virginia Is as
sailed by the Nations foes as Yankee" and
as a Yankee" is ready to fight for the land
that we all love. or when great audiences IN the
North are reused to the widest enthusiasm by
the playing Of Dixie"
And then there Is the West-the great glori-
GUS, exuberant West-whose sturdy and splen-
did life is fed and strengthened by the best
blood and Drawn Of the East. The West Is. In
deed the East writ large. 1t is developing the
ideals and civilization OF the East. unhampered
by many Of the drawbacks Of tradition and Gus
tom that the East has inherited from the dead
past. The East and the West are kinsmen, AMI
mated by the same purpose and following inc
same ideals of liberty and law. Yet unfortu-
nately they have at times been at variance as
often happens to brothers In the same family
They have misunderstood each other. and each
has been disposed to dwell on and magnify the
faults and mperfectlons Of the other. The
East has sometimes been impatient with the
West because Of the foolish acts and utterances
OF few OF It's citizens, while the West has
seemed to believe that the East unre
sponsve to the spirit Of true Americanism.
How completely this impending war has dis
proved both OF these views! The patriotic I'm
pulse that thrills the West has wholly over
borne the cranks, dreamers and fools who have
assumed 10 speak for II in recent years. while
at the same dine our brothers In the West see
that exactly the same patriotic impulse IL
nightly stirring the East also The action of
the Eastern States and the people of the East,
both high and low, rich and poor. In offering
not only their money but themselves for the
defence OF the country, will do more than any
thing else 10 dssIpate the cloud OF dstrust be-
tween the East and the West. And this most
benehcent result we owe directly TO the war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24

10 he able TO take care OF such fleet II IL ap-
proaches not later than the 30h, and that
would be easy without merely formal delay at
Washington But II the Spanish Meet does not
turn M about that time near Porto Kico theh
plans nav he made 10 grip II between strong
coast defence and strong naval force Few
dovs later. II NAV 60 where it likes; few
hours would suffice TO bring coast-derence YES
sells within reach, and few hours more 10
bring the feet from the West Indies 1t Is out
OF reason to suppose that Spain can expect TO
accomplish anything by demonstration against
Northern ports, but Spain has been out Of rea-
son all the time or Cuba would now enjoy Tree
dom and the Maine would be afoat
4 strong American feet at Porto Rico before
April % ready to move straight toward any
point threatened. would seem on the face OF
things the right way to meet the undsclosed
hut possibly important Spanish demonstration
The way TO beat an enemy Is not to wait FOR
him 70 choose his own time and place OF attack.
With the feet within quick communication by
way of ST. Thomas or Porto Rico there VIII
be time to determine whether 1t is to he needed
at Northern ports or not. The demands or the
United States have been presented with rare
ability and prudence To make them effective
military and naval tactics need now to be d-
rected TO one end. to destroy completely and as
quickly as possible every vestige or spanish
power on this side Of the Atlantic. Modern
civilization does not walt for the nntquated
formula Of chivalry about firing the first shot
but when diplomacy has stopped takes care to
strike the first blow and to make 1t tell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24
THE TALK or THE DAY.

The Toronto World" says that In It's with
Spain the United States stands for Anglo-Saxon
civilization. The line OF cleavage" 1t declares.
"between the two opposing forces OF civiliza ton
was apparent tho moment the European Powers
proposed to interfere In the Spanish American
trouble. Great Britain instinctively recoed from
such n proposal. she knew we'll that the Joint
interference Of the Powers meant the sacrifice OF
the principle on behalf OF which tho war has been
undertaken by the United States. The chances
are that the combatants will be left TO themselves.
but there is at the same time a possibility that
the Powers may be forced into the struggle In
that event II will he the Anglo Saxon against the
world"
over many years. or we shall at least. DO In state
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24
THE ,-EWS THIS MORNING.

vxoprYCN Simpsons squadron ~
gan an effective blockade Of Havana anu oe1p.
Cuban ports - The people OF hn .soh,6 the
cred on housetops and hills ana wn'0 Ean.raI
hiookading sauadron approach, while uen N q,
Elanco called out the volunteers 10 u &c go
Havana - The steamer Ety. from oaneia as y
80 Cuha reports that CubanS are HOOKING ~ Wy
so.Nrsant camp. = The cruiser New \ orK
CAPTURED the Spanish steamer PEDRO. Oh nnoae'
and sent her as prize to hey N,sna,ches was
esta blished at Key West and comtnuniC C a.io,'
with Havana was abandoned = me Su'I a.
Regent Of Spain retered her nn fears Of a
Ministerial crisis at Madrid. - Inc amer Coz
liner Paris passed the Lizard ano Is peHe, Thars
be safe on her way to New ORR, --oX,oon ahin
ore unconfirmed rumors that the American snip
Sbsnandoah due at Liverpool from san rran-
cisco. has been captured by the Spanish
CONGRESS-Both branches in session -, =
Senate: No business was transacted. .ns So,
being devoted to funeral services over inc JOY
OF Senator Walthall. - Rouse ihe ~ ~
peorganizat,on bill was passed by unanimous
vote. - .
DOMESTIC.-President Mckinley issued a
proc,amation calling for 12o.OOO volunteers ~
$50 FOR two years unless sooner discharged
= Chairman Ding!ey OF the ways e III
Means Committee introduced a war revenue r ~, -
IN the House Of REPRESENTATIVES. - Inc
president decided to send special message W
Congress- on Monday recommending tnal
formal declaration OF war asai4sl r npd.. hss
hson assigned 10 the command or an army coIPs
with headquarters at Chickamauga faIh. 80
THE forces at Camp Thomas at Cnat ns d.
noD number about 10000 regular troops =
The cruisers Of the Flying Squadron may De ue-
tailed to guard the coast rom spanish
e. The quota o. volunteers 4'oi'' '
will be about 12,OOO men.
CiTY-The last of the submarine mines OK
cent those that are to be exploded py contact
were laid in the channels Leading 10 ,ie nu'
- General Roe and his staff MADE prepara-
lions for a prompt answer to the governor ;
call for the National Guard - Excited
crowds eager 10 know the latest war new
thronged around the bulletin-boards - Inc
American Line steamer st. Louis, which mas
been chartered by the Government arrived IRON.
Eouthampton on her last peace TRIP. -
Richard Croker sailed for England and many
Tammany leaders were at the Campanias pier
70 see him off - A mass meeting OF CuDahs
&c express their gratitude for American inter
vention in the Cuban struggle was held IN
Chickering Hall.
THE Observation-Disclosures for To-Day
Rain Temperature yesterday: Highest % oe-
grees lowest. IS degrees.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24

Tho statement Is mads that the cargo Of the
Spanish ship Buena Ventura which was cap
tured by the Nashville the other day In the
property OF British consgnees. II that he 50. all
that is necessary is for tho fact to he proved
The cargo will then he promptly restored to Its
owners That the goods OF neutrals are exempt
from seizure even under the enenys flag. Is a
sound doctrine OF international law. TO which no
country gives more loyal adherence than the
United States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24

President Dwight reports that tho already
visible requirements Of Yale for buildings and
endowments cannot he supplied for less than
from 100000 TO SiO600o0. which he hopes 10
secure during the next six or seven years. Lest
this announcement should stupefy the friends Of
Yale he adds that the University has received
as much as that since 1887. 1t Is u striking re-
hinder OF the generosity with which Americans
respond to claims upon their benevoence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24
TO TAX "EXTRAS"

WANTS A "POULTIcB OF SILENCE TO HEAL. THE
BLOWS OF SOUND"
To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir Among tho proposals for raising a war rev.
enue why Is 1t that no one has suggested taxing
newspaper extras a cent each? 1t would benefit
the Government and the ears OF a good many Of
the citizens who get tired OF hearing extras"
every hour OF the day. Yours truly.
WILLIAM BROWNE.
No. % John-st. n. Y, April %.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24

There IS no particular objection TO Jokes about
the advantage OF enlisting college football play
for the war but venture to predict tf at
the young heroes OF the gridiron would make
an uncommonly good record II they should VOL
unteer 20 servo their country
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24

as literally as the United States. nor mas any
other displayed more consistent desire 10 spare
peaceful and unoffeDdlne citizens as far as pos
sible from the inevitable loss and suffering CT
war.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24

"Pascagoula's sunny bay" seems not to have
been q good place for the Buena Ventura to
start from.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24

The "IAbre Parole" the organ Of tho Jew
bai,ers OF France calls Great Britain and
America brothers In infamy." From such a
source that 10 not uncompmentary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.

Miss Amy Baker will give her annual rec'ta' AZ
sherry's at 80 o'clock Saturday afternoon next
April 30. Miss Baker will be assisted by Miss Agnes
staberg- Hail. soprano Forrest ID. Carr. basso can
tate and Victor Harris. as accompanist. Inc p
tronesses include Mrs. Elliott F. Shepard. MIS-.
James w Gerard, Mrs Robert Hoe MIS-, lanes
Tc%amee Mrs Clarence Postley Mrs: J. G; VIII
merdng. Mrs Theodore T. T. Rail-; Mrs. Aiexsn-
der shaw Mrs. Richard p. Lounsbery ana MrA
Christopher MOl,er.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24

Beware His Petulancy the Mayor The keeper
OF his temper has departed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24

II is TO be hoped that the suggestion OF tub
which tho original name OF one Of our newly
acquired cruisers conveyed will not cling TO her
now that Diogenes has been changed TO Topeka
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24

Providence is on tho side Of tho heaviest bat
tallons, and President Mckinley is wise to call
for plenty OF volunteers at the beginning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24
Business Notices.

Good Liquors and Good Mineral w sSHiInE "a 3
toSs.bsr Ruy your LIQUORS where CARL D. SIM ~
PiyRF ii AND CORRECT MINERAL. WATt1fs are sou' anu
You will always get the best goods
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24
ixin Henry Weatherbee engaged

Mr.. and Mrs Edwin Henry Weatheroee engaged
tho public coach Pioneer yesterday on us TRIP l'o'"
tina Holland House to the Casino at Ardsey -on-the-
tudson and return Their guests were Mr.. and
Mrs Hicks Arnold, the latter on the box seat; Mt
and Mrs Charles Percy Latting. Mr. and Mrs I'd
ward r. Johnes Miss Grosyenor and MI FAIR
banks George II. Read was tho whip.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24

Mr.. and Mrs Chester Clark Boynton gave a re-
ception Yesterday afternoon at their home at New
Brighton. Staten Island. in honor OF their sister,
Miss Leonie Lentihon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24

A progressive euchre party was held at the Hotei
Endicott, No. iAl West Eighty hrstst.. last even
ing on the committee were Mrs. Howard 3 Roo-
bins Mrs. David M. Holmes and MIS- Ml'ilsm r, -:
Hearn Among the patronesses were MIS- mares
A Fuller Mrs. William Plmley, Mrs. BeekmAn
De Peyster and Mrs. A. 8. KimbalL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-24

Cards out announcing the marriage OF MISS
Adelaide Abendroth, daughter OF Mrs David
Close of the Dakota. No West Seventy second
ST. to Or. William Norris Hubbard to take place
in the West Presbyterian Church, In West Forty
second st. on Thursday afternoon. at O'CLOCK
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The San Francisco call., 1898-05-25
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