New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-22

| his parents and has long been his fathers right
hand man.
Despite the widely exploited fact that France
has no sympathy with the United States in the
present war, but sides entirely with Spain she
Is constantly giving evidence OF friendship. One
OF the pleasantest incidents of the recent pres
entation day at Kendall Green. the deaf-mue
college. was the unwilling OF marble bust OF
the Able del Epee. n gift from deaf-mutes OF
France to President Gallaudet. in evidence of
the regard and esteem in which they hold him.
The French Ambassador NJ. Cambon, made the
speech Of presentation, which was responded to
In happy vein by President Gallaudet
The Red Cross Society OF America has for
warded to Miss Barton in the field the following
communications recently received from the Red
Cross Society of France:
Matignon-st, No. ID. Paris
Madame the President:
have the honor Of transmitting to you copy
OF the resolution giving the action taken by the
central council of the Society for Aid to Wound
ed Soldiers Used Cross Of Franco in Its session
Of April ~. You will kindly make known to me
the manner In which can best serve you In
the great work of humanity and charity de-
volyng upon your society
BE assured shall second your efforts to the
/ pest OF my power, ana you may rely upon my
complete devotedncss. BE pleased. Madame Pres
idcnt. TO accept the homage Of my profound re-
spect. The Secretary General.
NJ MUSANILLEN.
The resolution referred TO reads:
The Society for Aid TO Wounded Soldiers
faithful to Its traditions. opens public sub
scription FOR the assistance OF the Red Cross of
Spain and Of America. Its central council places
al the head OF the subscription a first payment
Of 10000 francs ana invites its associate coun-
I 4 la
special designation will be divided equally be-
tween the two nations. All sums contributed
with special designation will be applied con-
: formally To the purpose indicated.
After having consulted the two societies of the
Red Cross, the offerings will lie presented, either
in money. materials. linen or medicines. as pre-
ferrcd Subscriptions viii De received at the
headquarters Of the society. Rue Ma,ignon 10.
Paris.
Mr. Cummings chairman Of the Committee on
the Library. has reported favorably from that
committee the resolution for the erection OF a
monument over the grave Of President John
Tyler which lies In Hollywood Cemetery. at
Richmond. The resolution. "A Joint one. provides
for appropriation OF $1,000 TO be expended
by the Secretary of the Treasury for this pur-
pose and was introduced by Captain Lamb
rel rcsenting the Richmond district early In this
session The grave Is now marked by modest
hcadstonc. placed there 10y his family, and Is in
striking contrast 10 the grave OF James Monroe
lying near IT, which IS covered by an elaborate
framework Of iron In the shape 81 a cathedral
n monument which. II II lacks beauty. has a
practical value since 1t has protected the grave
from relic hunters
Secretary Ayers appointment Of Mr.. Meikle-
john az chief OF the Secret Service Bureau does
credit TO his knowledge of human nature. and Is
widely applauded. |. Is doubtful. irdeed. II he
could have found any one better equipped FOR
the place and II Is predicted that In his new
pos, Mr. Melklcjohn VIII make record to
be proud Of
The chief OF the Secret Service Bureau is
young man, barely forty. handsome and agree
able He imprcsses one AS man OF IDEAS. OF
great determination and force Of character. and
I'm a five minutes conversation gives evidence OF
his Scotch origin. His grandfather, who bore
the good old Scotch name Of Andrew, was born
in Stirngshire in the last century. but immi-
grated 10 New England when he was lad. The
next generation lived in New-York. Mr. Meike-
Johns parents moved West TO Wisconsin, and
there he born
He is an alunnus both Of the academic and
law departmcnts Of the University OF Michigan.
and early In his career took an interest In poll
tics. He served In both the Lib and LlVth
Congresses, and declined 10 accept the place OF
Assistant Secretary OF War