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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02
no BAD NEWS or MRS. WHITNEY.

II was said at the home OF William c. whitney,
No "a West Fifty-seventh-st.. last night that no
disquieting news had been received from Aiken.
3. c. where Mrs. Whitney lies suffering from the
results OF the accident which befel her while hunt
ing several weeks ago. There report early
In tho week that Mrs. Whitney was 70 be brought
home. but no at the house knew OF the date
Of her return.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02

upon Spain for a settlement in Cuba What
ever may come whether peace or war, the
honor of this Nation is secure. 1t will be peace
with honor or righteous war crowned with
victory and honor The choice rests with Spain
The result to this Nation Is assured.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02
A CHARITY CONCERT.

A concert for the benefit Of Nine. Anna Ar
maud will begin at the residence Of Mr. and Mrs.
James s. Whitman. No. $50 Lexngton-ave. this
afternoon at o'clock. Nine Arnaud's case Is
said to be peculiarly unfortunate. as she 10
stranded in New-York and almost penniless. She
is an opera singer we'll known In Southern France.
and will be assisted by Miss Ruth Martin. piano.
forte player who Is a pupil Of Leschetizky. The
purpose Of the is enable her to return 70
France with her little son.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02
UNION LEAGUE SMOKER CONCERT.

The members OF the Union League Club were
favored last evening at their second smoker
cert given In the theatre-room OF the club. with
an excellent musical programme There were about
one hundred and nifty club members present. Tho
instrumental part OF the programme was given BY
the American Symphony. Orchestra, and the vocal
part by David Bispham. Mr.. Bispham's singing
was heartily appauded. The third and last smoker
concert will be Thursday evening. April Is. at $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02
GENERAL HAPRISOy'S VISIT.

Ex-President Harrison. who is at the Fifth Ave-
nue. Hotel. spent part OF yesterday morning
downtown attending 10 some legal business. He
returned to the hotel for luncheon. and remained In
his apartments during the afternoon. He declined
to say anything the Spanish situation or on any
other matter referring the newspaper men who
called on him to the statement which he issued on
Tbursday evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02
ORERLTN 4LCMyI DINE.

The annual dinner OF the Obern Alumni AsJo-
citation OF New-York held last night a, the
81, Denis Hotel At the meeting held before the
dinner these officers were elected for the year:
President. Paul D. cravath. OF New-York: vice.
presidents, Professor Drennln OF New York. and
Miss Hattie Peck. CT Westiield. " j.; secretary.
Charles w McCandless. OF New-York. treasurer,
$. c. Mastick Of New York; Professor Henry 6.
Universty and w. II. McLauch!an delivered short
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02
SENATOR'S IN THE CITY.
MR. PROCTOR Is SILENT AND Mr. PLArr FEARS
UOSTIITIEg

United States Senator Redfeld Proctor. Of Yer.
mont, arrived IN the city from Washington last
night and went 10 the Fifth Avenue Hotel. He
declined TO discuss the Cuban situation IN any Of
its phases. saying that the President was capable
OF handling the question.
Senator Thomas c. Plat. who arrived earlier IN
the evening. said 10 a friend at the Fifth Avenue
Hotel that. while he was hopeful OF peace. the
indications undoubtedly pointed 10 Further
than this he would not talk Of the situation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02

A Wcst-st oyster opener would just about Ill
the bill for Superintendent ~ the Aquarium. ac
cording to Tammany notions Then the Munici-
pal Art Commission should be composed OF
ea-siore chrome manufacturer and n peripa-
tet!c vender Of plaster images. What pity
wackford Squeers isn't available for Superin-
tendent OF Schools.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02
NEW FOURTH-CLAss POSTMASTERs.

Washington. April l-Among the fourth-class
postmasters appointed to-day were the following:
New-Jersey-B rainsrds. Norman Fetherman: Rea-
vile. Mahon c. Cary.
New-York-Alden. Isaac NJ Smith: spragueville.
A. II. Johnson: Whitley. Henry w. Button. Jr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02

The French Government is reported 10 be
thinking of remIttng NJ Zola's sentence and
thus hushIng UP the case. But how II NJ. Zoa
will not accept such remission and will not lie,
the case be hushed up?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02
TIE PRINCETOY-HARVARD. DEBATE.

Princeton. ~ j.. April by nm agreement De-
tween representatives OF the two universities the
date Of the Harvard debate for this year
has been changed from Friday. May .. 70 Wsonss-
day. May II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02

lcus regard for the public interests "hio" lac
himself set during the session ne VIII W GIL nc
any good citizen can reasonably ASK Mn" ~ wv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02
TIE PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.
NET DECREASE OF sIss7ss SHOWN n
MARCH

A NET DECREASE OF s.ss7. sss SHOWN n
MARCH.
Washington April 1.-The statement OF the public
debt issued to-day shows that the debt. at tho
close OF business on March 81, less cash In the
Treasury was N.cs 1851. decrease for the
month Of $l.3s7.s5. The debt is recapitulated as
follows:
Interest ring deb. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. sat- $50 eco
Debt which interest has ceased since
Debt bearing no interest 3s6914op
This, however does not include Ss5 252, s33 in GER
tihcates and Treasury notes outstanding. which are
Offset by equal amount OF cash in the Treasury.
The cash In the Treasury is classified as follows:
SILVER -
Bonds disbursng off balances 326i42I<
Total ~''o' ''S'~~
Against this there arc demand Liabilities out
standing amounting 70 s627. SIS. leaving net
cash balance OF SOS. l66 ei3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02

The London Times IS right The terms now
offered 10 Spain for settlement OF the Cuban
question are the best she will ever obtain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02

Spain was determined not to settle for the
Virginlus affalr-but she settled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02

II is no wonder that Tammany squirms under
the pressure Of the new Civil Service law. but
there Ia no use In contradctng the record and
declaring that the bill was sneaked through the
Legislature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02
lnAsx Ia entertainments.
Rnaiucas Notices.


Roll Top Desks and Office Furniture
Great Variety OF Style and Price.
r q. SELLEw.
No. III Fu.tor-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02
Spain still has time for sober second thought

The country stands by tho President II has
stood by him from the first. His noisy defamers
are merely the exceptions which prove the rule
OF confidence and admiration and gratitude.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02

II there is a better representation Of pande-
monium on earth than that about the trolley
cars at the New-York end Of the Bridge every
evening 1t would be interesting to know where
IL Is.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02

The anthracite coal trade Is reported to be
dull. The soft coal trade must he booming.
Judging from the amount OF It that Is being
burned by factories in this city In defiance of
decency and the public welfare.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02

II Governor Black in his disposition of the
thirty day bills follows the example Of scrupu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02

What is this? Mr.. Lauterbach compelled TO
shut off his elopuence and otherwise despitefuly
cntreated by Mayor Van Wyck? IL cannot be-
and yet It is. There Is no possibility Of mistake
Veracious reporters have not lost their bearings
H. the general whirl Of things and COMPOUNDED
one man with another II was the Hon. Edward
Lauterbach on whom time was called I'm the
Mayors Office yesterday He is the same Lauter
bach who less than n year ago was praying for
the advent Of n Tammany administration In
preference to ar administration which had no
party at It's back-that is to say no machine
astride OF 1t. If republics are ungratefu they
are nevertheless not a marker TO n municipality
which is ruled by Mr.. Lauterbachs second choice
for MAYOR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02

Appropriating s1.OO0.OO0 for possible war uses
and at the same time ordering the lightcst tax
rate In many years Indications OF pretty
good financial conditions In the Empire State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-02

There was no April fooling In the weather. ex-
cept for those who had been silly enough to put
on thin clothes
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26

that there shall be established sort Of
military clearing house. to prevent misun-
derstandings and delays and to utilize the
forces and resources Of the government to
the fullest advantage in any campaign that
may be conducted. This is as It should be,
and as 1t should have been during the
period Of development and growth. It II
not too late. however, to prevent, by this
means. embarrassing conditions that might
seriously cripple one or the other or per-
haps both arms in time Of war. When war
Is declared the President becomes, by vir-
tue Of his high Office, commander Of the
land and naval forces of the United States.
and thus these forces become as one. under
a single control. Indeed this condition
theoretically exists at all times. The line
of division between the military and naval
forces should be merely ons Of organiza-
ton rather than of administration, save to
the extent that the peculiar organization
Of each arm requires equally peculiar meth
DDS of administration. In all matters Of
equipment the most perfect harmony
should prevail, and 1t is evident now that
hencefcrth. in this crisis at least. there will
be no friction between the two branches of
any material character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26
American Citizens All.

The remarks of Mr.. Bartholdt Of Mis-
souri, in the House yesterday were very
forcible. and it is altogether true, as he
stated, that the loyalty of the foreign-born
citizens of the United States to the stars
and stripes is open to no question from any
Intelligent quarter. Many of them have
great stakes in the country, have helped to
build 1t up. and are in every way interest
ed in it's preservation and prosperity. They
are not here for a day or a year, nor only
for the purpose of making money and then
clearing out. This is their home, and they
are proud of it and will help defend it
against all corners.
How thoroughly a foreign-born citizen
may become identified with his home over
here, and how loyalty he will stand by his
Eeighbors in time OF trouble, were plainly
shown during our civil war. German-born
and Irish-born men took sides according
10 their environment at the beginning of
hostilities between the sections in 1861.
They fought against each other as bravely
as the native Americans did. Those who
lived in the south espoused the south's
side with enthusiasm. ard those who lived
n the north responded calamity to the
caUse of the Union. The south contained
comparatively few citizens of foreign birth
at that time. but the Union army contained
whole brigades of men of Irish and Of Ger
man birth, and the record they made was
very bright The men who fought with
Sigel and with Which fought like heroes.
and the behavior of the famous Irish bril-
gade from New York at Fredericksburg
was the inspiring feature of that day
II sectional strife could bring out spirit
SO high and love of home so strong a war
in which the pride and safety of the whole
country were involved could safely be ex-
pected to develop the best qualities of the
men of every nationality who make the
United States their permanent abiding
place. They came here to better their con-
dition, very large majority of them have
prospered, and that flag does not fly which
could ALLEVIATE them from their attachment
to the flag of their adoption. The power
which relies for success against the United
States on a fancied lukewarmness of its
foreign-born citizens will find itself thor
cughly mistaken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26
Military and Naval Harmony.

One of the most satisfactory steps so far
taken in the wise preparations of this gov
ernment for possible war is the organiza-
ton of commission composed of an officer
from the army and one from the navy for
the purpose of adjusting the various mat
tiers constantly arising that involve both
arms of the service. Certain disclosures of
late. caused by the enterprise Of the two
departments in preparing for an outbreak,
indicate that there has not been enough
cooperation in the past between these two
great go yernmental bureaus. Gun calIbers
have not been scaled alike and ammunition
intended for the navy must in many cases
remain naval ammunition despite the fact
that it may be more seriously needed for
the land forces at a juncture than for those
on the sea. Other details seem to have
been overlooked in these years Of peace,
while the two arms were developing ON
their own bases and without the least de-
gree Of cooperation. Now II b proposed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26
Gladstone and Salisbury.

By peculiar coincidence the people of
England are at present alarmed by the re-
ports of the ill-health of two of the great
est men in modern British history, Glad
stone and Salisbury. These men, so long
political antagonists, are visibly failing in
health. MIR. Gladstone, at the age of over
lightweight years, is seriously afflicted
ard no marked effort is made by his family
to conceal the dangerous nature OF the all
merits now pressing upon his system. Lord
Salisbury, though twenty years Mr.. Glad
stones Junior, is about to retire perma-
nently from active leadership of his party
owing to his increasing infirmities. He will
not be lost to his party, even though he
may be succeeded in office by the Duke
of Devonshire, but he will no longer be
possibility, according to present inten-
items, for the premiership. Mr.. Gladstone
retained his position as the creator of min
istries until a much later age than Lord
Salisbury. He did not retire from active
participation in governmental affairs until
he was eighty-four years old. His retire
ment then was not due to ill-health as
much as to the enfeeblement due to ad-
vanced years. lord Salisbury may be
demonstrating his wisdom in thus yielding
the burden of leadership for other and will
ing shoulders to carry before his health
has been so shattered that he can hope
for nothing in the future but a struggle
for life. Surrendering as he does at the
age of sixty-eight he may yet be of mate
rial service to the nation by his counsels,
which have always been truly conserva-
tive. He has not sympathized with this
country heartily have some of his
colleagues in active public life. and in some
dealings he has not always shown that he
has correctly gagged the spirit of the
American people. His personal upright
Tess, his unquectioned ability and his mas
terful qualities. however, have all marked
him as one of the most eminent men OF
the century
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26
The Y. NJ. &. A. building Fund.

The efforts of the Young Mems Christian
Association to- complete the fund necessary
Tor the commencement of the work on the
proposed new building are worthy of the
nest hearty support by the citizens of the
District. Already more than half of the
money regarded as requisite for safe
start Is In hand, and the most vigorous
campaign is under way for the procure
nent OF the remainder. The amount now
pledged is about $4,000. Of which $4,000
came from Mr.. 8. w. Woodward and $5,OOU
from MIR. A. NJ. Lothrop, leaving about
$2S,OOO to come from smaller contributors.
There were about 400 individual sub
scribers, making an average of about 1927
given by each person outside Of the two
large donors. The plan now is to appeal
to those able to give more literally, and
1t is hoped by the managers of the enter
prise that the average gift in these next
lew weeks will be nearer the thousand
mark than the hundred mark. The need
Is for about $4,000, and with that amount
secured the actual work of building is to
begin. The site is secured and when the
building as planned is finished it will be a
material addition to the city's architec-
tural features, located as it is to be in a
prominent and central position. But the
greatest value from this endeavor is from
the moral results of such a contamination.
For many months the Y. NJ. C. A. has been
practically without home. For several
years, indeed before the first of the two
fires. the association was handicapped for
the lack of sufficient room for the accom-
plishment of it's beneticent purposes. 1t
old not rise to it's full stature. The fires
took from it even the remnant of it's pos
sbilities and made the need for new quar-
tiers acute and immediate. Yet the times
have not been propitious until this winter
for an active campaign for the collection
of the large fund required and hence the
city has been deprived OF the full benefit
of this wholesome influence for the eleva-
ton of its young men and their mental
and moral strengthening 1t seems now
that the time has come for the final effort,
which must succeed, for the community is
sufficiently impressed with the value OF
this organization to recognize it's own OPP
portunity to help itself by this means.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26

directly upon tine case in hand. But the
American people In considering 1t viii be
Justified in weighing everything. of what
ever description established. that bears
upon the likelihood Of the destruction Of
the Maine by Spanish hands.
Has Spain's policy in Cuba since General
Campos was called home partaken in the
slightest degree of either honor or human
ity? Did she not, indeed, invite the sus-
picion of the world by the very act OF
superseding General Campos with General
Weyler? The one had practically refused
to execute policy involving fiendishness.
while the other, knowing that fact and the
conditions Of his own appointment, entered
upon the scene willingly and pledged to do
anything and everything, which in his judg-
nent would cripple the insurgent cause.
Then began the policy of starvation and
destruction; the employment Of agents to
betray insurgent leaders to their assassina-
tfcn, as in the cases of Generals Maceo
and Aranguren; the torturing of prisoners
to death. as in the case Of DR.. Ruiz. an
American citizen, and countless other acts
similarly forbidding to every sense Of hui
E.anity.
are known to be true. II, therefore,
requirements of humanity in dealing
with the insurgents, what is there i'm
probable in this charge against some
individual Spaniard in the case Of the
Maine? Has it not BEEN and is it
not still. the Spanish contention that
the United States is the active ally of
the insurgents? Was not the presence of
the Maine in Havana harbor resented by
Spanish sentiment in that CITY and through
out the island? Was her coming not char
acterized as Yankee interference" with
SPANS private affairs? Was not the de-
struction of the Maine a mere matter of
opportunity, to be embraced by any faction
recklessly endeavoring to serve Spain's
eEds? Had not the Spanish spirit become
SO eager for outrage that the sinking of
what was considered a hostile ship with
her crew to the bottom presented itself
as An entirely appropriate thing to be
done?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26
The Courts Report.

This government will sustain the findings
Of It's own court Of inquiry in the case of
the Maine. Every consideration of self
respect and common sense requires that.
The court in Its personnel represents the
highest character and ability of the Amer
lean navy. Its work has been performed
with every facility the government could
afford for ascertaining the truth. and
kencs We shall take our stand upon the
decision It has reached. The Maine was
the victim of an explosion from the outside,
in waters absol itely under the control of
Spain.
The courts decision. It will be found.
rests upon evidence bearing distinctly AMI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26
An Idle Threat.

III rule you with an iron hand"
They heard the naughty Don proclaim
And none in Cuba's fertile land
Shall even whisper Freedoms name,
If we allow you light and air,
Be thankful to enjoy 30 much.
And should your soul rebel, beware,
The fearful and relentless clutch!
But straight the answer came: "Of old
Your tyranny might reign supreme
And work its horrors all untold,
More hideous than felon's dream.
But time breeds confidence too bland,
Which merrily 1t disappoints.
It's plain to see your iron hand
Is very rusty in the joints"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26
They Should he Stopped.
From the Army and Navy Journal.

FroIn the Army and Navy Journal.
Spain has an equal right to do all the
things We have enumerated without pro-
test from us. But to send across the At
lantic vessels that can serve no purpose
except to war upon US is quite a differen,
matter. They should be stopped at al
hazards. If they cross the ocean the re-
sronsibility for the consequences will resi-
upon those who show themselves too timif
for emergencies and their responsibility
will not be forgotten. 1t may be logically
within the right of Spain to send these yes
sells here, but war does not deal with logic
1t knows only facts. The law of defense
demands that we should resent an ac
which the common sense of the world will
Justify us In treating as a menace to US.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26
Rainy Season Cuts No Figure.
From the Chicago Tribune.

The rainy season in Cuba will begin next
month. The yellow fever season will fol-
low close on the heels of the rain There
fore there should be no more delay Mil
itary operations should begin speedily. But
inability to commence at once should not
be made an excuse for postponement until
fall. Rains will not hinder the American
fleet from blockading Havana and thus
Spanish army and of coal for the Spanish
naval vessels. The rains will not interfere
with the opening by the American navy OF
other Cuban ports, so that abundant sup
plies Of arms. ammunition and other mill
reach the insurgents. The sooner the wal
Is begun the sooner will it be ended. There
is no reason why active operations should
not commence now. The rains and the
yellow fever will not interfere with carry.
ing them on.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26
A Pulling Letter,

Il don't know whether this new man is
very astute diplomat said the railway
attache, "or a very bad speller''
Have you heard from your letter asking
what he has done with reference to those
hostile members of the legislature"
Yes. He says he is doing his best to
passify them"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-03-26
Not So Pronneraus.

How dare you refer to our government
as the funniest farce comedy on record"'
exclaimed the Chinese emperor wrathfully.
Can you prove your assertion?'
No, your majesty replied the humbled
courtier.
"Of course you can't. Anybody could as
certain the utter falsity of your remarks
py going to the box office and getting a
statement of our financial condition"