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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05

Of Its own people have wished 1t 10 be, that
fact might tempt attack. Showing as 1t mas i'll
these last few weeks. such strength and readi-
ness as few other lands could equal, this Ma
ton speaks with its most martial ana most
convincing voice for peace.
Nor Is the appeal less strong to Americans
than to Spanlards The most ardent souls must
see that in his wise conservatism the President
has amply protected the welfare and the honor
Of the Nation Both morally and materially
every day has placed the United States in
more favorable position Military and naval
preparations have far outstrpped those or
Spain. The commendaory judgment of the
world has been secured The people of this
country, regardless of State or party. have been
unified in spirit rs never before in this genera
ton. 1t will be well to let that beneiicent proc
ess continue. II we have not lost but have
greatly gained by patience and deliberalion 1t
Is to be believed shall continue to gain by
adherence to the same policy. a, least so long
rs may be deemed advisable by the author and
executor of that policy The honor and welfare
Of the Nation are safe in William Mcknley's
hands II will he well to leave them there.
Not least of all. the outlook is still peaceful,
and we trust increasingly so. because peace
so lOlE as JuStlc" j. SulTrHlt'- - IISH'' anu WI
unless justice and honor are ut stake-is
wrong And I'm the long run the forces of man
kind. rs well as of general nature. make for
right. Beyond all question the United States
suffers great grievances and Cuba cruel wrongs.
And these must be rcdrcsscd. If war he ncces-
sary for such redress then war must come.
bat that il is necessary does not appear. ON
the contrary. it is easily possible for fullest
PREPARATION to be made and fullest justice 10 be
done without breach of peace. To accom-
pliSh that end is the aim Of the United States
Government. In that aim II is entitled to the
loyal support Of every citizen Of the Union and
il has we may well believe. tho sympathy Of
every force that makes for human good through
out the world
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to sce Certainly It's views DO not represent
those generally current in the South.
PERSONAL.

Miss Anna Dawes. daughter OF ex-senator he'iy
7 Dawes Of Pittsned, Mass. gave lecture DE-
sorihinc her travels In Indian reservations III
Springfield, Mass the other evening
1t is said that Speaker Reeds partially to schoo'-
teachers who visit the Capitol is due to the fac'
that he once taught n class In a Portland schooi'
M Reeds biography In The Congressman III
roctory" makes no mention OF hiS experience us a
teacher
Morris Rosenfcld the Jewish taior-poet. OF ms
ci,y q sketch OF whom recently appeared In Inc
Tribune gave a reading In Boston the other even,
ms under the auspices OF the Deutcher |erein VI
Harvard University.
colonel Frederick Grant and his wife. says 'he
Washinston correspondent OF The Chicago Rec-
ord arrived here to-day for the purpose OF re-
que sting President Mckinley to appoint their son.
Ulysses 3d. a cadet at West Point The lad VIII Gel
ebtato his sixteenth birthday next week: ana Co.onc'
md Mrs. Grant are asking the president 10 81.
hratc that occasion by announcing the apIoih1inch,'
4 few weeks before his death General Grant az
dressed formal letter TO the President OF INC
United states whoever ne might be at the time
1t presented, asking that his grandson a'i
ramesgtc receive cadet snip. General sherman IL
tarward Endorsed the application upon the "a me
sheet. As neither OF his sons desired nihldry
ne laid his claims in behalf of young Ulysses
and such recommendations could not be denieo
Andrew Lang once called at the house OF the late
James Payn to inquire about his health. The SER
yant informed him in broad accent that 1t was one
Of the novo.ist's "whust days" Mr.. Lang imagined
that the servant referred to Mr. Payn being worse
and EXPRESSED hls regret and walked away. But tno
woman meant to say that ii ~as the day on whlSn
NJ Payn was wont TO receive three old friends VINO
mn lr four IT whist Both gentlemen were amused
al the mistake which deprived each OF the pleasure
Of meeting. At the Reform Club. In years gone oy
PLAYERS among whom James Poyn was certain to
be found. enjoying tine rigor of the game
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05

fact IA established beyond a doubt that fresl-
don't Mckinley has violated the unwrltten law
Of the Republic which makes It obligatory upon
him 10 declare war whenever any newspaper
with n circulation of million minute de-
mands II. this war will be concluded win the
mpcachment of Mckinley and the general up
rising of the outraged sentiment OF the ahi'ri-
can people under Joseph Bailey. of Texas
against the Republican party
But what we set out 10 say was mat 'he
success which has attended the conduct OF theSe
two wars by the newspapers which nave
handled them may possibly bcSet overcome
dencc ON the part Of the American people.
For these two wars have been fought IN Inc
newspapers and on land. If now the war WIN
Spain should assume the powlcr-and-Dall rhaSe
Il IS 10 be considered that il VIII be naval war
fare and carried on at sea. In that event II
Will not be possible to give 10 the operations
Of the Navy the publicity which is 50 ess 'n'iai
to the conduct Of all great enterprises ana 10
the bappiness generally Of the human race.
And what is still worse. there Will he strong
liability that our Navy caught OF the COAST
may have 10 engage the enemy without haVihE
any opportunity 10 consult the proprictorS pun
fishers. editors correspondents and reporters
OF the newspapers which have so successfully
carried on the two wars which we have been
cnioying for the last six weeks. Are wc ready
10 take the chances Of war wagcd under such
disadvantages? Let us not be hasiy. 80 ion2
rs the war Is under the direction OF the news
papers we are comparatively safe. So soon as
il gets beyond their reach everything Is AT FISK.
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Rnsinesa Notices,
Nrn21ork Dailp Tribnat<
TUESDAY. APRIL o. 1898.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-The Pope offered to mediate be,
tween Spain and the insurgents In CUBA ana
urged the Spanish Government 10 suspend nos
tflities - The MangrOve and the Bache were
sent from Key West 20 Havana to bring nome
such Americans wish TO come. - The nag
was removed from the wreck OF the MAINE ana
the wreckng tugs sailed for the United *tP' -.
The Naval AttaChe Of the American -
bassy in London has reported 10 Washlns i
that Spain bought submarine mines IN England
for use In Havana HarOOr -- Inousanus vi
Spaniards enlist!ng IN the volunteers az
Havana and they are reported as generdilF
preferrng war with the United states 10 peace
- England confirmed the report that she
had arranged with China and Japan TO take
s. possession of We-Hai-Wei after the indemnity
to Japan has been paid France VIII prohably
demand a coaling station at the mouth or the
Min River William Redmond created a
somewhat dsorderly scene in the British House
OF Commons. and was compelled ~ the SPEAKER e.I
70 withdraw. - The surveying parties in
Nicaragua are making substantial progress on
the canal route.
CONGRESS- Both branches in session. -
Senate: Messrs. Perkins. Gay. Mantle and
Rawlns spoke in favor OF Intervention in Cuba
Mr.. Perkins directly charged that spain was
responsible for the blowing UP OF the Maine
- House: There was brief debate on the
Cuban question. in which Speaker Reed was
compelled 10 threaten 10 clear the galleries. on
account Of the demonstration aroused by Mr.
Bailey's speech.
DOMESTIC.-Ths developments OF the day
were regarded as greatly strengthening the
prospect for peace between the United States
and Spain - A member OF the Cabinet said
that this Government would accept no proposal
for mediation which did not lead to indie
pendence for Cuba. - The Cabinet held a
long meeting last night, at the close OF which
Secretary Long announced that the Presidents
message would be sent TO Congress on Wednes-
day. The Navy Department ordered the
immediate purchase OF ten auxiliary cruisers
- Great loss Of life attended the food which
overwhelmed Shawneetown, Ill, on Sunday.
CITY AND SUBURBAN.-Ten merchant yes
sells for equipment and use as auxiliary cruisers
were acquired by the Naval Auxiliary Board
under instructions from Washington 80 II
was announced that the Rev. Dr. Charles A
Briggs had left the Presbyterian Church. and
would take orders In the Episcopal Church
Lieutenant Colonel Edward Duffy was
elected colonel Of the Goth Regiment 10 sue
coed George Moore Smith ---- Dr. James w
McIane resigned his professorship in the Col
lege Of Physicians and Surgeons. but will re-
main as dean Of the faculty
THE Observation-Disclosures for to-day
Rain. The Temperature yesterday: Highest,
81 degrees; lowest. 81; average. 42a4.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05

The one dlscordant note In the South is struck
by The New-Orleans States which declares
with much heat and bad language that during
the civil War the North treated the South
far worse than the Spanards have been treat
Ing the Cubans. ''If" 1t says Spain had n
"Weyler the American people had a sherman.
"a Hunter. and. more than all. a coward. bully
land brute. Nelson A. Miles. and this list Of
"tled assassins and brutes could be multiplied
until a nation Of savages would blush at the
thought Of possessing them" Just what The
States hopes to accomplish by this style of
comment at the present moment It Is not easy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
TILE IiRLETY THEiTRES.

The allurlng tile "Au Balm" attached 10 a musi-
cal piece drew large audience 20 Roster " blals
last night The multitude doubtless expected TO see
something fagrantly improper but this expectation
was entirely disappointed. AS far as decorum was
concerned the piece m ght well have been en-
titled "Asbury Park" The really significant Feat
IRE OF the performance was the confirmation "hioh
It carried Of the reputed modesty o, the moon 'ha'
IS to say. OF the man In 1t. For the Man !" ~"
Moon WAS clearly the only person present who was
shocked His view OF the proceedings was the most
amusing thing about them. and the audience ev.-
dentlv thought so There was denying that ne
man IN the moon o n pch Tt, ad Robert Haord
The most OF the bill NJ the week a. thls mouse ~
Ernerlie Irma Orbasany and hei performing o i
Langslow. thu sharpshooter Brks ana gu = LII
The tramp bicycst the Pcchi mi Sisters; Fred
erick T. IIerDert'- trained dogs Miss josie ne WIZ
yiolinist: Arthur and Jennie Dunn and Charmlon
Attentive audiences were pres nj yesterday az
the continuous performance at Proctors Iheaue'
Twonty-.hird-st. and were repaid with orish'
entertainment Among the contributors were 10
scph Hart and Carrie De Mar. francesca Red ,1dS
and Carleton M3cy Larry S,anK ,,s s Wes SER
son sister. singers and dancers. ORouhe and
NaIrose ocrohats: Nelson and Milledge. Julia Kelly.
Riley and Hughes. and Mile Chester and her dog
in Pictures Of the Hunt
Yesterdays crowds at the Pleasure Palace were
marked by size and nthusiasm. The conspicuous
new, feature was the first appearance OF Mrs Annie
Yeamans who produced new farccai sketch. en-
titled AIS Well that Ends Well me pogr apn
had its usual effect. wiki Vows or the Main;
wreck etc CAwthorne and Forester, Muslcai
Dale the brothers Fortuni. horizontal par sro-
fesotea. Walter Leon. and nearly a score or o'her
people had shares in the performance.
The new clnematograph views shown at the Eden
Musee last night consisted Of scenes In and about
Havana including several connected with the
Maine These views aroused much enthusiasm
The patriotic selections by the orchestra were a'so
warmly received
A continuous hill Of the customary length and
a,tractiveness was presented NJ Tony Pastors
Theatre Yesterday and was found amusing by
large audiences II Included Marie IL Blanc.
polan ard Lenharr. Ward and Curran, the Glees.
Lawrence and Harrington. Fielding. the Juggler:
The Painter Trio Arthur Delaney. clog dancer;
wagner and Arnim. Williams and Adams the
After the Bal' Four. quafrile dancers; Miss
Jenny Eddy. Hogan and Glenroy, boxing experts.
ard Tony Pastor.
Many clever performers were engaged In the task
OF divertng the large companies o. people tina,
altered at Keith's Union Square Theatre yester-
dav afternoon and evening. Music. dancing. tests
and dramatic sketches presented In great
variety and rapid succession.
The continuance OF tho usual condition 10
all tina, Is TO be reported Weber & Fields's Music
Hall Burlesque and variety constantly MI the
house and every night persons who would like 10
the performance fail 10 get In.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05

Among the entertainers who viii appear Mt the
benefit performance for Max Freeman, at the Ca
sino on Sunday evening, in celebration of his
twentieth anniversary as stage manager are
julius Stcger Richard Carroll Miss Pauline Hall
Mrs Edna Wallace Hopper. Miss Merrl Osborn
George IIawley. William Cameron William Pruette
Oscar Girdrd. Joseph Shechan Frederick Ilaen.
Miss Adele Ritchic. Miss Marie Drcsslcr. Miss
Mollie Fuller. J. Hart Lee Harrison Henry Baggo
q Tagliapctra Miss Camille D'Arvle Miss Grace
Golden Miss Madeline Bouton. Miss Katherine
Howe. jack Slavn. the Bcasy sisters and Alex
auder Clark
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
ARRIVALS on THE CITY or WASHINGTON

The New-York and Cuba mall steamer City OF
Washington arrived yesterday from Tampico with
a fun cargo and thirty i've cabin passengers among
whom were Baron and Baroness Won Lestlgan OF
Germany. en- route To Venezuela. and Frederick X
Roll and Colonel Alerto C. Macos OF the Cuban
army who served under General Cardenas I'm Ha-
vana Province Colonel Macios has been in the
field for two years and wounded in the
right and leg. lie comes to this country for
medical treatment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
THE DRAMA.
FARCE AT THE BIJOU THEATRE.
THE OLD COAT"

An ingenious and pleasant farce. called The ora
Coat" by Mr. w. II. Alllerdice. was produced la.t
night, at the B!Jou Theatre, by a comedy company
under the management Of Messrs. Smyth and Rice
in which Mr. Frederick Bond. Miss May Yoke.
Mr. John F. Ward and Miss Helen Reimer ar.
conspicuous members. This piece, which was r..
ceived with favor by considerable audience
aereeably displays the comic entangements mis-
UNDERSTANDINGS and cross purposes resultant upon
the adventures OF an old coat, which is made to
pass from one possessor TO another. and which. Al
various times and under various circumstance
becomes the receptacle for compromising letters
and other mischief making articles The charac-
ters twelve or more in number are by the device
thus suggested. placed In amusing situations and
kent IN n condition OF comic perplexiy. Mr.. Bond
upon whom mainly the action depends. has long
been known and appreciated mere as comedian
of vivacious spirit light touch unaffected drolery.
and neat and ninble execution. He presented that
ever-welcome stage parsonage the gay ana gallant
naval officer and. in association with the sprighty
MIss Vokes he gave a merry performance and
largely contributed TO the public pleasure The
full cast with which the farce Is given has already
been published in this journal The dramatic Rec
ord Is made sufficiently complete with the remark
that In this instance. bright and inofensive
theatrical rlne has been forth with ability and
taste.
THEATRICAL INCIDENTS.
gagement at the Knckerbocker Theatre gave 10
his admirers. last evening. an impressive touch OF
his serious quality, by representing the retired
actor in a brief one-act play called His Last APP
pearance." This performed as pr'lude 10
"A Virginia courtship
Mr. Creston Clarke with whose marked talents
and ambitious course the local public has long
been favorably impressed appeared last night In
the Peoples Theatre. where he may be seen
throughout the week.
The Grand Opera House. this week. Is occupied
with sprightly entertainment called Eight
Bells"
Mr. Charles Coghlan appeared last night at the
Harlem opera House in The Royal Box Mr..
Coghlan's acting in this piece Is. III every way
delightful and those who enjoy dramatic art arc
earnestly advised TO Improve the present oppor-
tunity of seeng II.
Wallack's Theatre and Hoyts Theatre are closed
Wallack's will be rcopened next Monday oy mo
Postonians. in Robin Hood
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
COLD WEATHER IN NORTHERN NETWORK

Saratoga. April 4.-The weather to-day Is I'M
usually severe for April II was 10 degrees above
zero at & a. m. and there was heavy snowstorm
az
Mddletown y. Y. April THE thermometer
dropped TO IS degrees on Sunday night forming
Ice on the ponds I'm this county. The damage TO
fruit buds OF considerable extent. and the life
seems to have been frozen out OF the advanced
,.r.,t I La II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05

There are few things funnier than for the man
who insults tho President and calls him white
lvered coward to wall over the way the Span
iards have insulted him
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
DAY NURSERY AT BLOOHTNGD4LE

Albany. April 4-AppllcatIon was made to-day to
tho State Board OF Charities by Sarah X Burdick
Elizabeth Hartley. Mary c. Sowen, Mary B. Olcott
and Sylvia H. Josephi. OF New-York city for per-
mission TO establish charitable institution to be
known as the Bloomingdale Day Nursery Associa-
ton. II Ia TO be located In the Bloomingdalc Dls-
trict Manhattan Borough. New-York CITY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05

II would. indeed. have been cruel In Speaker
Reed 10 clear the galleries because they cheered
Bailey. when he knew that Bailey would be
plunged into the depths OF sorrow IL he didn't
have the galleries to talk to-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
WAR MAY NOT SEEM so INEVITABLE.
From The Cleveland Leader

IL Is proba bile. II President Mckinley decides 10
put the responsibility for war upon Congress.
where ii belongs that the statesmen who are now
frOthing at the mouth in their efforts TO break
away from the course OF prudence will quickly
discover that il not desirable. after all They
may content themselves simply with declaration
recognizing the independence 81 Cuba. and decide
leave the struggling patriots To their fate. and
let the non-combatants starve without assistance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05

We note with sorrow that some Of the war-nt-
any price people feel worse about failure Of the
stock market 10 slump than about the failure
Of war 10 come pop-off quick
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05

THE Lady Slavcy" Will be revived AT the Casino
on May for a short In the cast Will he Mrs
Edna Wallace Hopper. Walter Jones Miss Marie
Dressler Julius Steger. Charles krke Richard
earle and probably Thomns @ Seabrooke
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
NOTES or THE STAGE.

The new play by Miss Marguerite Warrington.
which Mrs Minnie Madden Fiske Will present at
the Fifth Avenue Theatre next week IL entitled
Love Finds the Way"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05

The white-wlnged dove OF peace docs not like
the atmosphere OF dinner-tables surrounded by
Brooklyn and Tammany Democrats
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
THE BURDEN OF RESPONSIBILITY.
From The Philadelphia Press.

Fools talk OF the Presidents having been out.
witted lie has not been Outwitted any more than
Abraham Lincoln was outwitted In putting upon
the South the onus Of the first step In 1861.
1t /. to place the moral responsibility for upon
Spain that the President is unquestionably direct
ing his energies. and We trust that In the COM
munication which Ia Is preparing TO send 20 Con-
he Will place Il there for all nations and for
all time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
WELLAND CANAL OPENED ~ MAY.

A DECISION WHICH CAUSES DISSATISFACTION
AMONG sHIP-OWSERs.
Toronto April T. Superintendent Thompson of
tho Welland Canal states that the canal will not
be opened for traffic until the first week In May
This decision Is causing dissatisfaction among
sci
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05

No unjust aggressions upon Spain or any other
Power. But no backing down before Spain or
any other Power
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
WHEN CONGRESS- FACES THE cRrSI

NO PARTISAN SPIRIT OR PREJUDICE.
From Tho Cleveland Plain Dealer.
There may be differences Of opinion now as to
what IL best. but when the decision Is made by the
Administration ana Congress there should be no
hesitation i'm accepting and acting upon II. Most
emphatically there should be partisan spirit
manifested and no criticism inspired by political
preiudices. Differ may among ourselves on
domestic topics when confronting common foe
and meHacod by common danger there must %
absolute unanimity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
THE COUNTRY STANDS UNITED.
From The Chicago Tribune.

The country now stands practically united on ne
policy to be pursued with reference 10 our future
dealings with Spain. With the President prepared
to recognize the utter impossibility OF arriving at
peaceful solution OF the issue there IL n manifest
determination among all parties TO give him tho
support which his position and the success OF our
cause demand. The country unitedly stands ready
support the President and Congress in that pol
icy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
SHOULD RECOGNIZE THE cURAN REPUBLIC
From The Louisville Courier-Journal

Spain is willing to make concessions al ma
teral points except that OF Cuban independence
Tho United States Will accept no concessons MAX
do not include Cuban independence. with tho -
sue thus clearly reached ;horc is nothing for us
to do hut - leave Spain out OF further con-
sderaton. to act for ourselves. TO recognize the
Cuban Republic. and 10 support that recognition
whenever and wherever necessary with all the
forces OF our Navy and Army.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
ATrLrTDE OF THE GOVERNMRNT.
From The st. Louis Republic

Tho course OF the United States proves to the
world that. though possessing n giants strenytn:;
II has purpose OF using that strength as sianS
until ali means of diplomacy have been exhausteo
In the effort TO maintain the National honor ~itnS1
out disturbing the peace OF the world Inc NH III
States have nothing to fear from war WIN
SPAIN yet they have been as solscitous OF P.c
II peace were possible without a surrender OF Win
clple-as II Spain we're the most powerful MAUI
In Europa
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05

Many clever performers were engaged In the task
OF dlverting the large companies O. people that
gathered at Keith's Union Square Theatre yester-
dav afternoon and evening Music. dancing. tests
and dramatic sketches presented In great
variety and rapid succession
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05

The mere continuance OF tho usual condition II
all tina, Is to be reported Weber & Fiedss Music
Hall Burlesque and variety constantly MI the
house and every night persons who would like 10
sec the performance fail 10 get In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-04-05
THE TALK or THE DAY.

out Of the last batch Of conscrIpts IN France no
fewer than eight well-known cyclists. some OF
them enioyine European renown. were rejected as
physically Incapable OF doing duty In the ranks
IIypertrophy and other diseases OF the heart were
the chief causes OF these reflections. which oc-
casiorcd profound establishment to the candidates
themselves