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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-16
LORD SALISBURY.

The announcement Of Lord Salsburys Ill
ness will cause worldwide concern. His COM
handing personality, his distinguished career,
his vast power in the present critical state OF
international affairs in four continents all In
vest him with greater interest than almost any
other contemporary statesman. AS man all
the world sympathizes with him, and hopes FOR
his speedy restoratio to health AS the execu-
five head of the government Of the greatest
empire OH the globe he is, of course. variously
regarded. according to the friendiness or hos
tny Of other nations to that British policy
of which he Is the chief exponent. But even his
strongest diplomatic opponents would probably
view with regret and apprehension his With
drawal from office knowing we'll that they
could'h to have in his place no more honor
able and manly antagonist than he
In the United States he has not always been
regarded with favor His policy has sometimes
clashed with that of this country and has been
the object Of severe criticism. Among all judi
cious men. however. there is an unfailing recog-
milton of his sincerity and straightforwardness
and of his friendly disposition toward this Ma
ton. 1t is no reproach to n British Minister to
say that he stands for British interests rather
than for those Of the United States. 1t Is no
cause for lll-feellng toward MIN tnat he uSeS
all the arts Of diplomacy to gain for his coun
try and It's colonies every possible legitimate
advantage over this country. Lord Salisbury is
a statesman upon whom, in his official capacity
this Nation may well look with kindly and ad-
miring eyes He has been the champion or
British interests over those Of America He
would doubtless, should occasion arise. be
ready champion of American interests over
those Of any nation in the world outside of the
Anglo-Saxon race. To him as a man the SYM
patty of this Nation Is given no less warmly
than that Of his own.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-16
CAR1CALLAH EXAMPLE

We rejoice to see that the work OF extirpat-
ing reform goes merrily on Mr.. Asa Bird
Gardiner before election promised to send It
far away TO an uncomfortable climate. and since
Tammany actually came in power reform has
not stood upon the order Of its going, but has
gone at once. Indeed. where it has shown any
disposition to llnger longer 1t has received such
an exhibition Of sturdy old Dutch manners as
to lead even Machine Republicans who hap
pened to be in range to throw up their Offices,
and to drive inoffensve School Commissioners
in terror from the City Hall. Reform and all
the works of reform have just been making
tracks over q creased toboggan slide, and now
the very name Of reform and all memory that
might live to reproach our present rulers are
10 be blotted out
In the Roman Forum stands the Arch of
Septlmus Severus. 1t was erected to commence
rate the Victories of the Emperor his sons
Caracalla and Geta and across Il was an elo-
quent inscription recting the virtues Of the
three But Caracalla killed. his brother and
thinking that the dead mans name would stand
ever before the public as an accuser and a re-
hinder OF his crime, the murderer erased Geta's
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-16
PERSONAL.

Here IL story OF his own expense that Consui-
General Lee is fond OF telling: we had surrendered
at Appomattox and was riding slowly across the
desolate country toward my home Ny heart was
heavy my thoughts were sad Rounding curve
in the road. saw an old man poughng close to
the fence As approached him he eagerly In
qured OF the news at the front. 1t Is bad. very
bad replied; General Lee has surrendered
What s that you're sayin? almost scream and tne
is over For fully a minute he regarded me, and
then said with great contempt That's al you hnV nov
Lee mout have surrendered but Uncle Robert? No.
Stree never Gee up Bess. y
Large preparations are making TO do honor to
Henrik Ibsen on his SEVENTEEN birthday next Sun
day festival address, with contributions from
prominent literary men OF Norway. Sweden and
Denmark by Holger. Drachmann, Jonas Lie. Sven
Lange Georg Brandes and others. will be presented
to him. The Introductory article will be by King
Oscar IL The original purpose to make the fes-
tival address also In German French and English.
with contributions from the authors OF those Goun-
tries has been given up for lack OF time There
will be an Ibsen festival in Berlin: almost all the
theatres OF that capital will give festival perform
plays are brand" Emperor and Galllean" and
Peer Gynt." the latter with Greg's music.
Information has been received in this city to the
effect that the Rev Edward c. Houghton nephew
Of the late Rev. Dr. George II. Houghton rector
OF the Little Church Around the Corner" and
once we'll known in this city. has taken a curate-
ship in of the parishes OF the Church of Eng
land Mr. Houghton was the first vicar Of the
Chapel OF the Transfguration which was built
twenty years ago In Sixty-ninth-st., near the
Boulevard uptown mission Of the parish,
having been placed there by his uncle, Dr. Hough-
ton. After remaining in charge Of the chapel a
number OF years Mr.. Houghton resigned and went
Europe For time he has been the minis
ter in charge Of the American Church. ar Munich.
Bavaria. He has now taken up his residence in
Dorchester Oxfordshre. England, having accepted
a place as curate to the Rev ~ S. Poyntz. vicar
Of Dorchester Abbey.
Undeterred by the fate Of Henry Savage Landor
William Jameson Reid. an explorer. of Boston. has
decided to visit the city of Lhassa In Thibet and
will start at the end OF the year. Ills plan Is to
work by gradual stages possible to
Lhassa without detection, and with the assistance
of trustworthy guides TO make a dash for the
sacred city by unique method which he has de-
ylsed and which will enable HIN to enter and
examine the place without being perceived.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-16
MIR. BURMEIsTER's RECITAL.

Mr.. Richard Burmeister is no stranger 10 New.
York yet he has not appeared before the local pub
lie often enough 10 make himself what Is called q
familiar figure. We have had occasion in years
agone 10 admire his talent a composer. an
editor OF Chopin and as pianist. but he has not
been often enough before community 10 enable
the reviewer 10 dismiss him with simple reference
10 the honorable credit achieved by him heretofore
Mr. Paderewsk used his version of chopin's
certo In + minor when he began his last American
season. and this only be interpreted the
highest kind OF a compliment; but when this nap
pened Mr. Burmeister was still denizen OF Bal,i-
been since he took up a residence in New-York
City. Mr. Burmeister gave recital In Nendes-
sohn Hall yesterday afternoon. and won much al
miration from an audience largely composed Of
professional and amateur pianists His programme
was wide In It's scope and In its demands upon the
intelligence. feeling and technical skill OF the per-
former. but he stood the test admirably. leaving
little. II anything. to be desired far his ex-
hibtion Of the intellectual side OF pianoforte play
Ing concerned. What deficiency there was ap-
pertained to the asthet!c sde-he would have given
greater pleasure had he shown greater and more
varied command Of tone qualities. Two Of his own
compositions were on the programme. elegy and
a caprccio, which have been published by Rohhng
& Sons, In Milwaukee. They gave additional evil
dence OF the thoroughly artistic nature of Mr. Bur-
meister. The caprlccio especially is a delightful
piece OF pianoforte music equally interesting melo-
Ideally harmonical,y and from pianstic point OF
view.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-16
NO NEW COMMISSION.

An impression Of suddenness Is undoubtedly
conveyed by the introduction at Albany Of the
bill to replace the present Board of Rapid Tran
cit Commissioners with a bipartisan Commits
sion Of four members 10 be nominated by
Messrs. Croker and Plat and appointed by
Mayor Van Wyck But in reality the scheme
ought to have been anticipated. for the explana-
ton of II Is perfectly simple. Under the terms
Of the Appellate Divisions original decision. ms
they were understood. there was virtually no
prospect Of carrying out the rapid-transit plan
and the prevailing opinion was that the terms
would not be modified. Tammany thought the
scheme was dead, and had no desire to con-
troll a Commission which couldn't reasonably
expect to accomplish anything. When the
Courts latest decision had been studied the fact
appeared that 1t removed the only fatal obsta-
Gle and was indeed far more favorable than
anybody had ever ventured to think 1t could
be. That Is to say, the Court at stroke put
the undertaking on a more hopeful footing than
II had ever obtained before. Seeing this fact
clearly. and believing that there was not mere
" a reno, chance but strong probability that
the men who were negotiating for the fran
chise last fall would agree TO terms which
public opinion rs well MS the Commission would
approve. the Democratic and Republican ma.
chimes resolved TO take possession Of the affair
II they could prevail upon the Legislature TO
Iatify their arrangement.
1t remains TO be seen whether or not the
Legislature will fall In with the scheme and
what attitude Governor Black will be persuaded
to adopt. While after the reorganization Of the
Police and Aqueduct commissions by Mayor
Van Wyck, Tammany spokesman at Albany and
elsewhere. evidently relying upon the potency
Of the campaign deal, were busily proclaming
that the Board Of Education. the Judges OF Spe-
cial Sessions the City Magistrates and the
Rapid Transit Commission were all 10 be legis-
lated out Of office, Governor Black suddenly
brought their cheerful calculations to an end
By causing 1t to be made known that he would
never consent to any such proceedings We
have seen no sufficient reason. as yet, TO be-
leve that he has changed his opinion as 10 the
ppppriety and prudence OF permitting Repub-
lcan Legislature TO extend the power and
patronage OF a Tammany administration. There
u certainly no argument In favor Of turning
the present Commissioners excepting that
which may be derived from the consideration
that the municipal government is bitterly hos
tile 10 them and will probably endeavor to block
their operations In the future MS 1t has done In
~ past. Thew have served the community
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-16

farious practices OF the Court and says. III
1.-THE Court still pursues the corrupt and rotten
practices that 1t has heretofore. by changing
Its decisions to suit the shifting interests oI
"the railroad corporations. 1t VIII make pam
"the fact that the people Of the United states
''need not look further to the courts Tor JUS
''tice," he may be using language that many
will think hardly betting the Governor OF
sovereign State regarding the highest judicial
tribunal in the Nation. Were be any other
Governor Of any other State the criticism might
seem not unjust. But 1t is Governor Leedy, ana
he is Governor of Kansas. The language may
be warm but Kansas requires 1t. and Leedy
keeps II on tap. That fact disarms criticism
1t Is In the conclusion Of the Interview that
the Governor becomes logical, lucid ana severe
ly practical. For he says that II the Court de-
cision n allowed to stand and the railroads are
permitted TO make their own rates the REM
edy will be TO "set the idle labor OF the coun-
TRY TO work to build railroads OF their own.
without bonds or stock to be watered and re-
"watered and watered again." That Is some
thing TO the purpose. Unlike the Arkansas man
who said THE Lord knows 1 have trouble
enough without having water in my whlskey,
the trouble In Kansas Is water IN the railroad
stocks. II they will only set their idle men TO
work building railroads without stocks or bonds
to be watered they will solve the whole prob
lem. Then they can all ride free and have their
crops hauled to market for nothing, and every
body will be happy. This will be much better
than to abolish the Supreme Court which Gov
ernor Lecdy seems halt inclined to do. We
cannot be too thankful that he refrains from
this extreme proceeding For there are, after
all. great many people in this country who
believe the Supreme Court to be useful part
Of the machinery Of Government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-16
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

The following advertisement recently appeared in
1.-THE Atheneum'':
gentleman Owenty-four), possessing literary
capabiity proved by the publication of many short
poems in the magazines, and by the rejection Of
two novels. of which he has since burned, re-
qulres position Confidential Secretary. or the
like-Address, &c"
An the big pines have not yet disappeared from
Maine. though they fast going. One OF the old
fashioned kind was cut in Machias this week.
scaling 10 feet. and from the three main branches
fifteen logs of the usual length were taken.-(Ken-
nebec Journal.
Professor Nkolaus Miller. OF Berlin. says that
the equal parting of the hair belongs to Jews and
Christian Jews Of the fourth and fifth centuries
and that such patriarchs and prophets as Abra-
ham. Isaac. Jacob, jeremiah and John the Baptist
all seem 10 have had their hair parted I'm the
middle. But the gods of antiquity have generally
had their hair In disorder
Why do fashions leaders always follow It?
why shouldn't rope learn something when It
Is taut?
Why isn't girls figure her fortune instead Of
her face?
Why isn't the false bang lady's forehead a
Why does the college year have its commence
Why is the average doctor seldom inclined TO
leave we'll enough alone?
Why is the editor who enjoys good health always
in a critical condition?
Why do they say streams run dry when every
body knows they run wet when they do run?-(Chi-
cago News
Chicago man who has family Of several mar
rageabie daughters has placed In each OF their
rooms the motto. Learn to say 'Yes:"
From Two Points of view.-Mnnie (admiring her
new rlng)-lsnt IL dear little thing?
Jack (who bought it-Indeed 1t is.-(Jewellers'
Weekly.
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faithfully and skfully, and, In spite OF Va
rIety OF disheartening hindrances, including
judicial decision which necessitated rad
real change of plans and a large amount Of new
work. they have brought their task to stage
so hopeful and promising as to convince poiit-
cal schemers that unless they act quickly 1t
will pass beyond the range Of their interrer'
ence.
That as It seems TO us, Is the meaning OF the
bill introduced on Monday night by Senator
Ellsworth. If It is good policy to recognize ana
reward "hold-up" the bill deserves TO pass
1t is not impossible that some good citizens,
fearing the antagonism OF the municipal ad-
minisfration and consoling themselves with the
belief that the Rapid Transit act was so drawn
as to protect the city from plumber, may think
II expedient to consent to the scheme for the
sake of obtaining great good We cannot ac-
cent that view of the matter for three reasons
In the first place. 1t Is suggestive of dshonor
md immortality; second IT Is not fact that
the Rapid Transit act, which Is conceded to be
nm extraordinarily confused and complicated
enactment. guarantees the community against
such injury rs a bad commission "ouiu nNe
to nfct upon it; third, there Is no certainty tha'
Tammany having got control OF the enter
p,ise. would not sell the city out to the Man.
haitian company rs 1t has often done In years
mast II IA our firm conviction that the publc
welfare reouires that the authority which the
neop,e were willing to ntrust to the Commits
sioners named in the act OF 1894 and 10 their
successors appointed in the manner prescribed
in that act shall continue to be exercised by
thp-,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-16
Nep3lork Daily Gribnare
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16. 1893.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

roREIGN-The tug Underwater, with the
derrick chief in tow, arrived at Havana =
II Is reported that q second squadron TOT Cupa
will soon sail from Spain. - spanish rs ieil
In London and Madrid; their closing price IN
Paris remained the same as on the previous
day. - The cruiser San Francisco saiieo
from Lisbon: It is believed on voyage 70 Eng
land TO bring the AmazonaS to this country
- French workmen assaulted two German
customs officers who had crossed the french
frontier into France - S dlspa, ca ,, i,rs
Cairo says that native troops nave captured
another Dervish post. - An outbreak OF
yellow fever Of a mild type Is reported from
Rio de Janeiro.
CONGRESS.-Both branches In session; =
Senate: The bill providing for NationaI 1 amss.
antine system was discussed - House House
Action on the Maine Relief bill was postponed
debate on the Postofice Appropriation bill was
begun; Mr. Tawney replied to Mr. Johnson
speech against annexation OF Hawai-
DOMESTIC.-Excitement over relations win
Spain is dying out in Washington, but the Al
mnistration continues to push neience meas es,
ures vigorously - The house dr,,docs
and will probably authorize the construction Oh
several torpedo-boats and torpedo GOAT Destroy
ers. - Colonel Parker, who visited Cuoa VII" ,.n
Senator Proctor. described the situation IN me
island - A statement believed to reflect the
views of the Spanish Cabinet on us relations
with the United States was issued IN Mashi' t
ton - Arrangements have been made Tor
the Government Geological Survey OF AlasXa
authorized by Congress. === The state BOARD
q Charities
brought against the management Of the House
of Mercy Of New-York City. =" A hearing
was given a. Albany TO opponents OF the FaVey
constitutional amendment permitting the lease
or sale OF the States canals TO the United States
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-The Board or Edu-
cation chose DR.. William II. Maxwell Of Brook
lyn City Superintendent of Schools - A
meeting called by opponents Of John c. Sheehan
as Tammany leader in the lNth district. was
captured by Sheehans followers. and the anti
Sheehanites seeded and held another meeting
g Franklin Woodruff. of Brooklyn. died
r. Edgar L. Ridgway died. 80 Months
mind masses for the victims OF the Maine disas-
ter were held in the Episcopal Church OF 81
Mary the Virgin and the Roman Catholic
churches OF St Francis Xavier and ST. An
thony - Recorder uor sentenced William
j. Koerner. the newspaper artist. recently con-
victed OF second degree murder. 10 life impris-
onment In Sing Sing Prison. - Edward j.
Coombs was convicted in Brooklyn OF present
Ing as Coroner. a fraudulent bill for audit,
THE Observation-Disclosures for to-day:
Threatening and warneR The temperature yes
terday: Highest, "a; lowest, IS; average, 451s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-16
InAer TO Amus tmemts.

ACADEMY or NUsYC-2-sib-The White Hes1n"'
AHERICAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
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matogrNph.
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tru. . 90
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-16
THE, DRAMA-MUSIC.
OLD COMEDY AT DALYs THEATRE-ADA
REHAN AS LADY TEAZLE.

A careful revival Of The School for Scandsrs
was made at Days Theatre last night. and Miss
Rchan. appearing 40 Lady Tcaze. gave a brilliant
performance. and was cheered with the cordial ap.
piause of a sympathetic audience. Miss Rehan's
ideal of Lady .Teazle has often been shown and
always has been admircd-the ideal OF a country
girl who successfully assumes the artificial man.
ner OF the frivolous nne lady, without wholly die.
carding. when deeply moved the candor and sim.
pIiclty Of her intrinslcally honest and vrtuous
nature. 1t was again manifested. and with de-
iightful effect. The quarrel scene with Sir Peter
acted by Miss Rehan IL the perfection Of
piQuancy and OF pungent. tantalizng SATIRE and
in the screen scene the actress rises 10 noble dig
nifty and to the pathos OF a touching contrition
Miss Rehan exerted her powers with admirable
nrmness and incessant force and. whether with
railery emotion, gave one OF the most felici.
tous and elegant performances that have been
exist in comedy. Minute and particular considera-
ton of this fine effort Is not required. The atten-
ton Of play -goers should, however. be especially
directed to It, for the that the opportunity
OF seeing It will last only TIL the end OF the present
week The cast Is substantially the same that has
been previously described. Mr. Varrey's sincerity
as Sir Peter makes his involuntary rugticity TO b
forgotten. The recurrence OF THE School for
Scandal" serves to point and emphasize the CON-
paratIve nferiorty OF the plays OF the present day
No comedy writer since Sheridans day has ever
really rivalled him. In any element OF the art
least OF all in style
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-03-16
TWO IOICES.
A SOUTHERN VOLUNTEER.

Yes. sir fought with stonewall,
And faced the fight with Lee;
But II this here Union goes 10 war;
Make one more gun for me-
didn't shrink from Sherman
AS he galloped to the sea
But II this here Union goes to war
Make one more gun for me.
was with 'em at Manassas
The bully boys in gray;
heard the thunderers roarn'
Round Stonewall Jackson's way
And many time this sword Of mine
Has blazed the route for Lee
Blu, II this old Nation goes 10 war,
Make one more sword for me.
I'm not so full O. fghtin'.
Nor half so full o. fun,
As | back in the sixties
When | shOuldered my old gun;
1t may be that my hair is While
Slch things. you know, must be
But II this Old Unions in for war
Make one more gun for me.
haint forgot my rasIn'-
Nor how. in sixty-two
or Whereabouts, with battle shouts
charged the boys In blue:
And say fought with Stonewall
And blazed the way for Lee:
But II this old Unions in for war
Make one more gun for me-
-(Atlanta Constitution
HIS NORTHERN BROTHER.
Just make 1t two. old fellow;
II want 10 stand once more
Beneath the old flag with you.
-to VI tne UdyS OF yOre
our fathers stood together
And fought on land and sea
The battles fierce that made US
nation OF the free.
whipped you down at Vcksburg.
You licked me az Bull Run,
On many field We struggled,
When neither victory won
You wore the gray OF Southland
i wore the Northern blue,
Like men We did our duty
When screaming bullets few
Four years We fought like devils
But when the war was done
Your hand met mine In friendly CLASH
Our two hearts beat as one.
And now when danger threotens
No North no South. we know
Once more we stand together
To night the common foe
My head. like yours. Is frosty
Old age is creeping on:
I.ifes sun Is lower sinking.
Ny day will soon be gone
But II our country's honor
Needs once again her son,
I'm ready, too. old fellow
So seftsnother gun. -,
minneapolis Journal
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II the owners Of private business mao made
up their minds two months ago that the con-
duct OF their agents in big transaction required
examination, they would have ascertaihed all
the facts long before now, and acted accord
ingly 1t is two months since the people OF
New-York we're made aware that the canal I'M
nrovement lob needed to be Investigated. and
the investigators have not yet even been ap-
nointed This shows how mserably the public
business is sometimes managed.