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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-20
Az IMPERIAL SCHOOL SYSTEM.

Americans have been wont to vannt them
soIvos upon their free school system the
greatest and best in the world. Probably II is.
with all its faults Doubtless it Is for this Ma
ton But another boast may now be made Of
IT, TO wit. that it is geographically the most
widely extended in the world. From Passport
TO Attoo. It spans 100 degrees Of longitude or
inst one-third the circuit Of the globe RUSSIA
alone could rival that II she should try: but she
has yet to make the trial. But in latitude the
American school has an extent which Is I'M
rlvaled and unique, and likely so to remain
For It alone of all In the world reaches into
three zones-the arctic. the temperate and the
torrid 1t Is only within the last few weeks
that the latter circumstance has existed, but 1t
is now an established fact.
This impressive truth was well expressed TO
President Mckinley on Thursday last by Chan
ccllor MacCracken Of New-York University In
his presentation OF the education resolution
adopted by the recent Conference on Foreign
Policy ut Saratoga, and the speaker supple
mented it with cogent appeal for an organlza-
ton and administration Of the school system in
those remote regions that shall be worthy Of It's
vast opportunities for bcnefcence. and indeed
Of It's imperative responsibilities for the future
popular education needs not 10 be urged upon
Americans. 1t is well appreciated. 1t is not
the least eXaggeration 10 say that the American
school system IL one Of the three or four prime
sources and causes Of whatever greatness rs a
nation we may possess. Nor is il amss to say
that the future welfare of whatever new re-
glons we may acquire and our own comfort and
credit in possessing and governing them depend
In an exceptionally large degree upon the char
actcr Of the common schools therein.
IL Is of course, TO be assumed that the Presi-
dent and his associates in the Government ap-
prcciate these facts and Will act wisely upon
them. Already good work for the improvement
OF the public schools has been performed by the
United States Military Governor of Santiago de
Cuba. Amid multiplicity Of others, that duty
Will not be overlooked there or elsewhere The
two suggestions made by Dr. MacCracken will
doubtless he carefully considered M their true
Importance. These are that portion OF the
revenues of all newly acquired territories shall
be appropriated for educational purposes. in
Guiding the building OF SChOOhouscs and the
training OF teachers: and that a careful inyesti-
gation OF the educational needs OF such terri
tories and Of the best ways and means Of meet
Ing them shall be made. Nothing would seem
TO be more directly practical and efficient than
such procedure. But whether in that or In some
other way, the American school must he made.
in the arctic regions and in the tropics. worthy
OF the flag which waves above il and Of the
name II bears
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-20
CHAPTER or DUTCH HISTORY.

The present month has seen an interesting
chapter added To the history of The Neither
lands We might indeed say 10 the history OF
the world of which Holland was once so great
a part and is still part by no means lhSG
nificant II is chapter OF Dutch history that
has been written at Amsterdam. and 1t Is also
q Dutch chapter of hiStory-that is. of universal
history For while ii literally CLOVIS with
local Colof" il appeals irreSlstibly to the ele-
mental sympathes Of the whole human race
The spectacle OF maidenly youth. virtue ana
beauty cnthroncd in sovereignty above people
Of renowned intellectual and material master
ship. above a State of ancient and honorable
history and above an empire ranking III area
and population among the greatest IN tho world,
is one that must move powerfully every one
gifted with spirit Of chivalry or with the fac
ulty Of Imagination.
II has been the pleasure Of The Tribune, aud
we are sure ii has contributed 10 the pleasure
and information Of The Tribuncs readers, to
devote especial and apprccative attention to
this interesting event. From day TO day. while
the stately pagcantS were in progress. our news
columns gave record of what done from
the facilc pen Of our accomplished London cor
respondent who went TO Amsterdam for the
purpose as well rs from those Of the regular
press reporters We have since supplemented
the cable news with a series Of mail letters
from Mr. Ford. in which more detailed ac-
count is given Of the picturesque ceremonies
and pageants than II was practicable or de
srablc 10 transmit by telegraph. These let
ters present, AT once with the enterprise Of the
reporter and with the calm judgment and fin
ished style OF the historian. an unsurpassed
pen-picturc Of the scenes. and OF some ~ the
scenes behind the scenes. which have made the
sturdy llttle Dutch State for time the cyno-
sure of 4 sympathetic and admring world.
1t is n common and not unfounded observa-
ton that men know less Of current or recent
than Of ancient history: and the reason Of
their ignorance is obvious. In respect 10 this
one fascinating chapter. however rs indeed in
respect 10 many others. The Tribune has made
sure hat lis readers at least shall have no
cause for such lack OF Information II has
given in It's columns from the pen OF It's own
correspondent. that which is ut once the news
Of The moment ana the abiding history Of all
time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-20

credible that two persons were ever so u''eIi'
alike as Miss Perkins and the Bridgeport VIC
Tim are rcpucd 10 be. The many raise ldehu-
1ic1tions of every unknown corpse when IS
called to public attention shows the untrus'-
worthncss Of discoveries of likeness I'D uea"
people. Such kenesses are as mulch the WORK
of imagination az is the common seeing o' re-
semblance In a habys face 10 dozens OF us
relatives and for much the same reason me
labv is expected 10 resemble its aun'S ana
cousins and It does The person in search "'
n missing acquaintance expects to ma MN III
the mOfguc. and expectation is the beginning
of conviction. The hidden marks do not yieh
readily 10 such explanation. Yet even III ihdI"S
ono often finds what he looks for. sllghf scar
on tho forehead is not uncommon ana. Whlle
II IS probahc that no two sets of teeth nave
eyactly identical filling. general resemblance ~
10 he expected Soft filings best III certain
teeth while gold suit others ana TWO persons
having those teeth filed would probably nave
laws enough alike so that dentist describing
one piece of work would seem To no making
remarkable identification Of the other Jaw.
And then II is TO be remembered that the ante
cedcnt identification from likeness and the ne
lief that the missing girl was the dead girl
naturally tended to make observers on mining
anything resembling the described markings
On the body notice the likeness ana not notice
The difference. Every tendency was III the di-
recton of Identification and the counter cVl-
dcncc had hearing So we cannot believe
that the Bridgeport case offers any wonderful
coincidence II simply reitcraieS the old TRUTH
that the human mind follows the lne OF least
resistance believes what ii is easy 10 believe
and except after the most careful training
cannot be trusted either 70 observe or report lis
observation with accuracy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-20

American; Hiram Powers. and has exhibited two
pieces Of her work in the Grafton Gallery.
Justice David J. Brewer has just returned to
washington after vacation spent on the shores
OF Lake Chanplain. six miles from a railroad post
once or telegraph station.
George W. Smith. who has just died at his homs
in Chicago was the commander OF the ssth Illinois
Regiment In the Civil War; and became distin
Euished for his gallantry He was a successful
In 1851 on the Republican ticket.
The Rev. Dr.. william Charles Roberts who has
resigned the presidency Of Lake Forest University
to accept that of Center College. declined the
chair Of Greek in Delaware College. that OF Hebre,
in McCormack Theological Seminary that Of theol.
ogy in the Allegheny Seminary and the presidency
OF Rutgers College.
Tanner. the American negro painter who has on.
picture in the Paris Salon and another in IN.
Luxembourg is the son Of Bishop Tanner
A writer in THE Pail Mall Magazine" says that
in the midst OF of Macaulays interesting
anecdotes Lady Holland would tap the table
with her fan and say: Now, Macaulay. we have
had enough OF this-give us something else: or to
Sydney Smith Sydney, ring the bell" He An.
swered: "Oh, yes, and shall ! sweep the room7,
To Lord Portchester her frankness went even
further: II sorry to hear you are gong N
publish poem. Can't you suppress it," n her
dinner table was too crowded she instantly gava
her lmperious ORDER. "Luttrei make room" "rt
must certainly be made" he answered. "for II does
not exist"
The new rector Of Trinity Church. Chicago the Rev
William G. Richa rdson Is a New-Yorker by birth
but educated in New England. being gradu.
ated from Berkeley Divinity School at Mddleown
He was ordained deacon by Bishop Villa ms IN
1888. lie advanced to the priesthood by Bishop
Potter. and then became rector Of the historic St
Pauls Church. in Newburyport, Mass, a ciro
which he retained until his resignation in 1897 Mr.
Richardson became later special preacher in 81,
Mary's Church In philadelphia He goes to his
new and important field about October l.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-20
Netppprk Daily Uribrs1s'
TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 20. 1898.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOPEIGN.-The Emperor Of China has issued
several edicts in which he proc!aims his inten-
ton to promote Western civilization among nus
people. IL is reported that the British syndicate
offer for the New Chwang Railway loan has
been approved by the Tsung-li-Yamen. -
Aguinaldo the leader OF the FilipinOs. has sent
10 this country an address giving assurances
of his friendly intentions; it is alleged that an
attempt was made last week to poison Agui-
naldo. - The Spanish Government has issued
orders for the return of the Spanish troops now
in the West Indies. - The American ENacu-
alton Commission in Cuba has established itself
at Vedado. BY order of the Sultan the
Turkish troops in Crete began 20 surrender
their arms - Many lives were lost and many
buildings wrecked by hurricane in southern
Spain.
DOMESTIC-Orders were issued by the War
Department for the dispatch of stlong rem
forcements from san Francisco to General Otis
at Manila. - The President appointed Sena-
tor Faulkner. Of West Virginia. member or
the Canadian-American Joint High Commission
10 succeed Senator Gray. - Count Casslnl,
the Russian Ambassador to the United states
denies in interview that Russia attempted
10 interfere in the war between spain ana TINS
country and also explains Russas policy IN
China - Secretary Alger visited the hos
pial at Fort Thomas. and then went to the
camp at Lexington The question o! re-
tanning the cavalry in camp al MOntauk was
not determined. - The funeral Of Miss Win
ME Davis will take place al Richmond on Fri
day. - The Sovereign Grand Lodge OF Odd
Fellows began it's annual session in Boston. with
ner at which Senator Lodge praised the Presi-
dent === a large number Of disasters have
occurred in dense smoke and fog on Lakes
Superior and Michigan.
CITY.-It was announced that the body OF the
Rev. DIR. John Hall would be brought to TINS
city for burial; there was talk OF calling the
Rev DIR. George T. Purves. Of Princeton Uni
versity TO succeed Or. Hall as pastor OF the
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church - Presi-
dent Hubbell OF the Board of Education. after
conference Of officials of his Department, an
pounced that plan had been devised for find
ing school accommodations for all the children
in Manhattan and The Bronx by october l.
- r. b. Loomis, United States Minister 10
Venezuela. arrived in port on the AbydOs. and
told OF the effect Of the on this country g
relations with Venezuela. - The Republican
Club adopted resolutions congratulating the
people Of the United States on the firm policy of
the Administration during the war. and paying
a tribute 10 Colonel Roosevelt and other heroes
- Winners at Gravesend: Prestidigitatricc
Fonsavannah, Apen. Briar Sweet, Banastar
L'Alouette - Stocks were irregular and
lower
THE WEATHER.-FOrecas for to-day Fair
and cooler The temperature YESTERDAY: High
est. ST degrees: lowest. It's. average i512.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-20
PERSONAL.

J. Sterling Morton. of Nebraska. has been invited
10y President Julio Roca Of the Argentine Republic
To spend the coming year In that country as the
adviser of the Government In matters that concern
the development OF its agricultural resources He
Is asked particularly to direct tho organization OF
the Department OF Agriculture ana Industry which
added to the executive branch of the Govern
ment by n constitutional convention that recently
adjourned. President Roca being familiar with
Mr.. Morton's administra ton OF the Agricultural
Department In Washington. believes that hig
knowledge and experience win be of great value TO
the Argentine Government and people.
Lord Ashburnham. the English agent OF Don Car
los. manages also the affairs OF the Princess Pa
laiologo. claimant to the thrones Of Greece and
Turkey Princess Marie of Bavaria who contests
that OF Naples; Princess Ludwig or Bavaria who
thinks herself entitled to that OF England and
Queen Garcia of Saxony. who claims the right to
the crown OF Sweden.
Miss Theodore Cowan. of Sydney. Australia
FIRST woman sculptor. was a student under the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-20
NON-P4RTTS4N JUDGES.

1t Is scarcely possible TO overestimate the
Importance Of keeping the courts out Of poll
tics. With an elective judiciary in a Govern
ment conducted by parties ii is inevitable that
political conventions should make judicial nom
nations and that judges should be to great
extent men Of partisan affiliations. But if
there is 10 be an impartial administration OF
justice il is absolutely essential that judges
once on the bench be freed from political pres
sure and owe their continuance in office solely
10 their faithfulness in the discharge Of their
duties and not to maintaining themselves in
the favor of n political organization or po-
htical boss When man is once on the bench
he should cease to he a politician, and he can
only so divorce himself from prejudice and
self-interest if ii is at once impossible and un-
necessary for him 10 look 10 political powers
for a denomination rather than to the verdict of
the public and the legal profession that he has
been a good judge. who ought to be continued
on the bench.
The possibility of keeping the Supreme Court
Justices from being made pawns In the game
OF rho politicians is an extremely practical
question just now. The terms of two Justices
who are eligible to reelection expire this year,
and their successors are TO be elected in No
vember. The possibility of court independence
Of politics will be put to the test by the nom
ination Of their successors. Justice DAILY is n
Democrat whose long and honorable service
on the bench has won for him the confidence
and respect Of every lawyer who practises be-
fore him and every lltgant whose rights he
passes upon. If ability. fairness experience
and high character count for anything. Justice
DAILY should he as sure of n denomination by
the Democrats and an Endorsement by the Re-
publicans he is sure of the end of his term.
Justice Cohen has been on the bench for n
shorter time. and is 4 Republican appointed by
a Republican Governor to fill a vacancy But
Governor Blacks selection was one which WAS
universally commended by both Democrats and
Republicans when II was made, and Justice
Cohen's conduct since his appointment has been
such rs to add TO his former high reputation
In the community. II politics We're not allowed
10 have any weight in the matter we are con-
WINGED that Justice Cohen's reelection would
be forcgone conclusion.
Here we have two admira bic judges one
A Democrat and the other Republican. All
considerations OF public policy point to re-eec-
ton by common agreement Nevertheless. such
an agreement is not likely to take place unless
It Is forced by the bar and by public opinion.
II Is said that Tammany does not wish TO re-
nominate Justice DAILY because he has not
obeyed Mr.. Croker and appointed one of his
henchmen to a clerkshlp In his court. II this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-20
40 TROUBLE AT FiSHODA.

The belief hitherto confidently expressed In
these columns that there will be no serious
trouble between Great Britain and France over
the possession Of FaShoda and the control Of
the White Nile, seems 10 be more and more
warranted by current news. When the ar
rival Of the MarChand expedition ut FaShoda
was announced some Of the less authoritative
papers in Paris cxultingly declared that the
Trlcoor must remain supreme in that region;
and when the other day General Kitchener
zen. strong force In that direction there was
from the same source cry that French terri
tory was being invaded. Time and thought
have changed this tone, while they have only
strengthened that of the really responsible
French papers, which from the beginning have
recognized the probability that the French ex-
petition will have to yield to the superior rights
of the Egyptians. Al the present time the
prevailing sentiment seems 10 he that the
French expedition will turn ont TO be nothing
but an exploring party. and that it will bc
courtcouSly and Hospitality escorted down 10
Cairo by General Kitchener, leaving the whole
Nile under Egyptian. which practically means
British. control
The French claim 10 Fashoda, far II
ever existed. was based upon two assumptions.
to Egypt nor to any Power but the local native
tribes. and that therefore France was entitled
to take it by original conquest The other was
that If Egypt ever did possess FaShOda she
long go abandoned it and practically renowned
her title to il. 70 the former the answer is
that Fashoda and the whole province of Kor-
dofan unquestionably belonged to Egypt, and
was actually possessed. occupied and governed
bV her. That l. "A matter Of record a l.
that Egypt similarly owned and held the Bahr-
elGhazel Province, lying just beyond Fashoda,
and Emn's old equatorial province, still fur
Their on. In brief. Egypt possessed the whole
Nile. from the Mediterranean 10 Albert NyanZa
and the borders of Uganda To the latter the
answer is equally direct. Egypt was com
PEELED to withdraw from those regions. but she
never renowned her title to Them and took
steps al the earliest practicable date TO rcas-
scr her full authority over them She moved
for the reconquest Of Fashoda before the
French expedition act out thither. and she has
actually sent an effective force there sufI-
Gent TO reconquer and TO hold the place In adj
vance Of any French force more than n mere
prospecting or exploring party.
The fact Is. France does not need Fashoda
and Great Britain docs. The place would be
of no practical value TO France. for It Is con
nected with no Important trade route under
her control and is in proximity to no valuable
and extensive territory OF hers II would be
Of great value TO Great Britain. for II forms
vital link in supremacy important trade route
all the rest or which IL already hers. and il lies
directly between and close 10 her Egyptian and
NuDlan empire on the one hand and her Central
and East African empire on the other. France
could make use OF II only TO annoy and thwart
Great Britain in n dog-in-the .manger fashion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-20
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-20

rut great Powers do not nowadays Hhu J"
profitable or desirable to act III 'hat H'i""'
Besides. France already has much iarEer "o-
main in Africa than Great Britain mas OF '''"h
Great Britain can get by Selling all the remain
ing unappropriaied territory; wherefore Sne
can well afford 10 relnqush all claims upon the
Upper Nile and leave that river entirPN ~
Great Britain. assured that the latter VIII 'he'e
do work Of civilization that will he oi'Ss
ING 10 France and to the whole world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-20

Sagas'a tells Spain bluntly that she is a
nation In decay. The diagnosis IL scientific and
accurate. but whether its communication 10 the
patient Is professional or not the State and the
Minister will have 10 cottle between them II is
certain that the old Spain must perish and all
tho clumsy medieval machinery OF It's govern
ment be cast away. But perhaps new Spain
may arise with new impulses and ideals with
the schoolmaster abroad instead OF the monk
and the barefoot friar and the rosetted matador
In which event she will be in better form for
her new race without the handicap OF colonies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-20

Colorado has SIX independent free-sver
parties and is laying the keels for several more.
Meantime she is producing more gold than any
other state. and her various properties have
practically educated her constituencies out Of
most Of their political and financial herescs
In spite Of her half dozen squads OF political
malcontcnts masquerading as free silverites.
when the time comes she will Doubtless register
a substantial majority for a candidate in favor
OF the sound money which she so abundantly
produces.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-20

In running up against American General Otis
the Manila insurgents made first acquaintance
with the great American obstacle termed Z,
snag. He ordered them To get out of that city
and they got out tumbling over each other like
the herd of Gadarenc swine which ran down a
steep place into the sea. General Otis appears
to be worthy and efficient coadjutor OF Adj
mIraI Dewey
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-20

When the public asks FOR more cars on the
Bridge railroad the company In control re-
spends by building more fences on the plat
forms. Why not fence in the whole thing and
keep the people out altogether?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-20

Admiral Cervera could not vanauish us at
sea. but on shore he has conquered US by his
winning and gracious personality his unaffected
dignity, composure and kindness Of heart and
he carries back with him to Spain the cordial
respect and good wishes of all the American
people. Now let his own compatrots treat Slirn
as handsomely we have done. 1t will be ac-
cording TO his deserving. though he does not
carry back to Spain the flag nor the ships he
took away from IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-20

Carl H. Schultzs carbonated waters con nI9ln
highest efervescence and agreeable taste WlIlt NS'
LITE PURITY AND CORRECT COMPOSITION.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-20

As candidate for Governor Van Wyck would
probably make still hunt his hackers having
had to choke off his barking while running him
for Mayor. Experience shows that he is to be
trusted with his tongue only when 1t is held for
him by the ORGANIZATION