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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30
HOW TO WRITE TO THE POPE.
RIGID FORMS OF ETIQUETTE TO BE OBJ
SERVED IN THE CORRESPONDENCE.

RIGID FORMS OF EIl~t FL Il ~ DE- OD-
SERVED IN THE CORRESPONDENCE.
The Roman correspondent of the Berlin
"Tageblatt" informs his readers OF the proper
way Of writing to the Pope and the e'llue''e
N he observed In the first place, the paper
,ssd for the communication should be OF spe-
c.al kind-made for the purpose IN rapriano
the "carta palomba." The text should ne VIII
ton in the best Latin, and the form of address
should be "Beatissime Pater" (Most Blessed
Father The usual address-that is, that put
on the outside of letters not intended for the
Pope to read personay-should be: Sahcu-
tati Sue Leoni Papa XIII fenciter regnahu
Hiis Holiness Pope Leo NH, reignlng nap
pily) The certain methods Of sending the e'-
ter TO Its address however, are two IN NUMBER
The first absolutely trustworthy. is TO mana 'he
letter to a diplomat accredited from some for
eign country to the Papal Court, VINO VIII manu-
IL himself 70 the Pope: or the writer can give
it to some person belonging to the Pope's house
hold. q gentleman Of the chamber or mon
signor Easier but less trustworthy. is 1t II
one addresses the outer envelope 10 go through
the mail as previously directed.
1t is to be observed that in Italy letters FOR
the Pope require no postage. On a second en-
velope 10 go inside. these words may be writ
ten which will act like charm: "A Sua
SantitA il Papa, Prefetto della Santa lnquisl-
zioue Romano Universale' Ito His Holiness
the Pope, Project Of the Holy Roman and
General Inquisiton). The Pope since the time
OF Paul Nv has been the special head Of the
Inquisition tribunal Letters so addressed must
be delivered to the Pope himself Immediately,
on pain of accommodation. To be sure, the
Pope only opens the envelope and hands the
letter 10 his Secretary Of State to read
OF course answer to letters addressed 10
the Pope is given only in the rarest cases.
There are three sorts of answers. The lowest
grade is a formal acknowledgment of receipt,
ending with short blessing, dispatched by
secretary. II the correspondent deserves great
er consideration the Cardinal Secretary sends
the answer; finally, if the correspondent is
crowned head or somebody of that rank. the
Pope himself writes a Latin letter, which al
ways begins with the words: Leo Papa XIII
-Dilecte fill beloved som and closes Datum
Rome apud Sanctum Petrum' given in Rome,
at St Peters,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30

From Malta he was sent out III lo'' u INC o"
preme command OF the emma sta'ioh' anu "'
obtained the honor OF knighthooo III '"e INV"
Ing year. He will speedily reure rom ms n"e
ship the Centurion. since Admiral DIT H. IL ~
mour. a veteran with similar training anu
perience, is to succeed him as co'h'hanuc'-'"
chief Of the squadron.
Lord Charles Beresford has the repu''''o' ".
being the ideal sailor OF the BRUSH navy anu
he has a genuine fighting strain out nc mas '''
shown himself to be man OF AFFAIRS VII" :"
statesmanlike order Of mind. lie was DOTH ~.
Ireland nfty-two years ago, and was 'he secol''
son of the fourth Marquis OF WATERFOWL ne
was a naval cadet in his fourteenth year ana
had risen to the rank OF commander "heh' Ill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30
CURIOUS HYMNS.

From The Independent
We joined with Hebrew critic in a gentle
smile at two verses in the Jewish Union
Hymnal." one Of the verses was:
yet died he not, men who sink
Before eyes to soulless clay,
But changed to spirit like wink
or summer tightening tsic) passed away"
And another couplet which We did not like
was:
"All is Echo. sent from Thee.
God OF gladness God Of gee."
We are not very much surprised to be in
formed in reply that the latter couplet is by
the Scotchman, John Stuart Blackie. and We
remembered when criticised it that holy
mirth" is not unfamiliar In hymnology. The
former verse Is by the Irishman, Thomas Moore.
and we do not like it a bit better for his hav-
ing written it. 1t is proved. however, that the
verses are not Yiddlsh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30
HER NOSE ALSO.

From The Chicago News
She was a bride OF only three short months.
but she had her troubles and naturally made a
confdante OF her mother.
My dear child" said the mother, III you
would have neither eyes nor ears when your
husband comes home late from the club you
might be happier"
Perhaps So" answered the young wife. with
an air OF WEAKNESS but what am I to do with
my nose7~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30
THE FIGHTING SERVICES.
VETERAN SOLDIERS AND ADMIRALS IN
COMMAND OF BRITISH POLICY IN
THE EAsT-"GOOD OLD CONDOR'S"
FIGHT FOR PARLIAMENT.
York, January 16, 1898

York, January 16, 1888.
Lord Charles Beresford. who has just won AT
York in the most spirited bye-elecion of the year.
Is not the only example of an imperial states
man trained in the military or naval service
The most important adviser OF the Government
during the last fortnight has been the BRUSH
Minister In Picking, and he is a soldier who en-
tered the diplomatic service after an arduous
and brilliant career In the army He has NOT
been long in China but ne has had remark
Able experience In Egypt. the Soudan and on the
west coast OF Africa and is well qualified for
the discharge Of advisory and diplomatic func-
tions in Teking which has become centre OF
European intrigue.
Sir Claude Maxwell Macdonald was the son
Of Major General J. o. Macdonald and was edu-
Gated for n military career at Uppingham ana
Sandhurst He Joined the 74th Highlanders In
1879 when he had entered his twenty-hrst year,
and after nine years service at home and
broad ne was promoted to the rank OF captain.
In General Wolseey's Egyptian campaign ne
xas actively employed. and his rank was raised
10 that Of Major After Tel-el-Kebir he was as
aligned by the War Office 10 special service IN
Cairo but volunteered to accompany the
SuakIm expedition with the 42d Highlanders'
md was in the heat of two campaigns. Re
turning to secret service in Cairo ne received III
1857 an appontment as Consul General in Fan
xibar In the following year he was transferred
10 the west coast OF Africa, where sever9l I'M
nortant Diplomatic missions were undertaken py
him.
one Of these expeditions led into the Niger
territories, and the British Government suisse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30

Quently availed itself Of his expert knowledge
w sending him to Berlin to negotiate the Cam
eroons boundary. He returned to West Africa
as Commissioner and Consul-General In the
Niger Coast Protectorate. and subsequently was
Consul at the Cameroons. He distinguished
himself by brilliant service in this difficult field,
and earned the knighthood which came to him
In 1892 with other decorations. His military
training made him q commanding parsonage on
the West Coast and he was conspicuous for
rapidity of decision. exhaustive knowledge Of
detail and administrative capacity. He was
also a quick wtted diplomatis, flexible In
method and courteous in manners. His appoint
nent as Minister to China in 1896 was sur
prise to the public. which had not expected so
rapid an advancement; but the value Of his ser
vices and his diplomatic qualities OF mind were
known to the Government. with which he had
been in confidential relations. Retiring from
the army he accepted mission which has sud
denly become one of the most important posts
in the British diplomatic service. Sir Claude
Maxwell Macdonald is now in his forty seventh
year. "A tall. soldierly figure with commanding
presence and highly agreeable manners. HIS
best quality is a COOL calculating Judgment lie
is trained man Of affairs with talent for per
coiving what is essential i'm controversy and
what is practical and useful in results. The
British Government is fortunate In having so
vigorous representative and so competent an
advis + in Picking.
4 NORTHUMBERLAND ADMIRAL
Sir Alexander Butler. COMMUNICATIVE chief Of
tie British fleet on the China station. is a rough
and ady Admiral, with a face beaming with
good nature and an old-style quarterback man
ner. lie was born near salt water In Cornwall
sixty-four years ago and was the son OF
clergyman He was drawn toward the sea from
boyhopd and entered the navy when he was
only fourteen. but in ample time for active ser
vice in the Black Sea during the Crimean War.
He rose round by round after service in nearly
every station until he Vice Admiral In 1892.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-30
ENGLISH OFFICERS.
THEY ARE THE WEAKEST POINT M
BRITAIN'S WEAK ARMY.

BRAVE AND ATHLETIC AND WELL BRED rnEY
ARE DEFICIENT IN THE SCIENCE or WAR
THE DIFFERENT WAYS IN WHICH
COMMISSIONS ARE OBTAINED
THE TRAINING AT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-03
ALL VACANCIES FILLED
sEvENTH REGIMENT MEMBERS KEPT prsy DE
SYIHG STORIES OF DEsERrroHs FROM
THE ORGANIZATION

Members NJ the eth Regiment are kept busy cor
recting statements about the assertions from tho
ranks Of the organization. Tho regiment has lost
about one hundred and nifty members since the
war broke out These members resigned from tho
regiment In order TO accept commissions In other
examinations and there arc 7th Regiment men In
every volunteer camp and at the far front with
General Shaftcr. But Tie vacancies caused by
these resignations have beer promptly filled. and
the 7th Regimen, has to-day IT'S full quota OF Off
GERS and men md a large waiting list Many pco-
pic believed that dsintegrdtion would h" the fruit
OF the regiments refusal TO enlist as individuals
and that the criticism OF those who did not look
upon the question from the ans point OF view
would cause hundreds OF members TO resign. The
facts in the case show that there Is little dissension
by their action. This demonstrated at the
meeting which took place at the armory on FRIDAY
evening. when Colonel Appleton was loudly cheered
by the members OF the regiment when hc assured
them that the public would some day see the '7ti
Regiment matter" In its right light.
The vacancy In Company & caused by the resig-
nation of Captain Don Alonzo Pollard. the senior
captain OF the regiment was niisi ,aSt week, ny
the election OF Lieutenant John W. McD0ugall 10
the place Captain McDougall Is an old Ninth
Company man. He joined that command IN lSbo
and remained in IL until February 49, lS2 when ne
was discharged. Two months later he enlisted IN
comnany G He became a corporal the same year
and sergeant In January. 1874; nrst sergeant, fep-
ruary H. Is77 and first lieutenant. May H. u.s.
Captain McDougalrs place as hrst lieutenant mas
been filled by the promotion OF Ssconn ieu,e 30 nv
company since July. 1856 He was cIe'teh secohd
lieutenant October 10. 1870
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-03
NO HOPE or ACTIVE SER| ICE.
MEMBERS OF THE SEVENTH. TWENTY
THIRD AND sEvENTYFOURTH REGi-
MENTs SATISFIED THAT THEY
MIST STAY AT HOME

TIL. r,enhers Of tho It'll 23d and 7ih regiments
who believed that the Governor would issue ca'I
n them have nothing more 70 hope In mat dir"'-
ton The plans which were adopted and puolsned
las, week arc definite and unmistakahl" ana snow
that I, Is the purpose Of Governor BACK 10 Keep
,bo ,hren commands In Ncw-York. Brooklyn and
RuN,lo respectively as n home guard. and each
orranizafon will be allowed 10 maintain Us In
,.rr,v Tho ,hrc. new regiment. Will hs re-
cruited regardless Of the National Guard nu' &c"
OF the three regiments Of IN. states troops VIII 10
represented In the new organizations by ton or
more officers who have been ramed ny 'oione'S
Annioion smith and Fox The Governor ok
rlained 10 tho colonels and other Officers 81 IN"
three regiments that they had been denied me
privilege 70 90 the front not b"caus" u" 'h'"sh'
,b.m ,ess worthy OF the honor. hn' hecnse ihey
could be- Of more service At home and h"caus" m"
National Guard had already been depicted 10 me
lowest point consistent with the safety OF ne
stat. The new reglmonn yain be known a. the
9)s, 2o2d and .o2i and vii DC commanded ny
Colonel II " Eubhcu. colonel stephen ! Soy
burn and colonel ". Schuyler. of IN" zen
members of m. TN Regimen, recommended by
Colonel Appleton fo- places IN the new regiments.
there was only one commissioned officer OF MS
command Captain George " Rand whom he
named as Major The other min" were AL non
commissioned ofrcora
captain Rand ia ~ ths popular officers
Of the 7fh Regiment All his fricnd, know nat
he would not remain ~ homo. but would 20 20 me
front. whether the regiment went or not. u"
Joined tho Massachusetts, Rlfe Battalion during tho
Boston riots IN l-;2. and became member % IN"
IN Regiment a. private N tho company o. which
he Is now captain. In November. l"a II" al
vanced 20 corporal IN November. lSl. Sergeant,
October T. ls72. nrs; sergeant November :. 1913.
second Lieutenant September 4 ls1i hrst lieutenant.
May q. 1876 adluiant November u. l%2. and cap
tain OF Company T. August p iNs4 Under ~"
leadership oi captain Rand Company J attained
high rank for discipline, attendance and shootiug
ard his record IN the TN Regiment gives Major
Rands friends good cause 20 expect much from
MIN IN the volunteer service.
The nominations made by Colonel Alexis 9 Smith
show that there greater d"sir" on the part
Of the officers 81 the 23d Regiment 20 to tho
front than shown In Colonel Appl"tOn's com
mand ~ the thirteen members II The I'd named
by him ror commissions IN the regiments. nine
were commissioned officers. on" WAS = member OF
the non-commis-iorcd stan and thrc" non commits
stoned OF these. i've viii enter the vol
untoer service with rank no higher than they
held In the I'D Regiment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-03

LIEUTENANT WElGEL Is PkrfAKlNG CAMP
BLACK FOR THE NEW TROOPS.

General Pennington left Camp Black. al Hemp
stead yesterday afternoon for Atlanta TO begin his
work under his appointment as commander OF
the Department Of the South. For nearly -FOUR
weeks General Pennington has been stationed at
Camp Black without command under him. lie
has waited patiently for assignment TO more ac-
tive duty. and when ne received his orders yeser-
day lost no time In preparing for his trip 10
Georgia.
Lieutenant William Weigcl. who has been acting
General Penningtons commissary and quarter
master. was left behind at Hampstead more lone
some than ever. 1t has been n trying experience
for Lieutenant Weigel TO wait Indefinitely on Hemp
steads deserted plains for new detail. Like all
the younger officers In the Regular Army. he has
longed for service the front. but he has like a
good soldier. refrained from making any pubic
utterance this subject. AS commissary under
General Pennington he las been preparing the way
for the three regiments and three batteries which
VIII assemble at Camp Black under the second call
for volunteers. He has calculated the number OF
tents and uniforms and the quantity OF other sup
plies that will he needed for the new arrivals. and
has sen, his report TO Washington. He has al
ready ,een informed that instalment OF tents
IS on the way. Not soldier will be sent out 10
Hampstead under the second call until the proper
provision is made for him in the line OF food.
clothing and shelter When the National Guards
mon went 10 Hampstead under the first call they
their State uniforms. ana carried their tents
and provisions The men Of the 2Jlsi. H2d and 2Sd
regiments will not their uniforms or taste
army food until they re; TO camp. and the sup
plies Will be furnished by the United states Gov
eminent. and not by the State Of New-fork
The new troops will be sent to camp In small de-
tachmenis probably I'm companies. and II Is ex-
pccted that muoh OF the recruiting Will he done on
tho grounds instead Of In the arrnories II Is OK
pected that many entire organizations VIII oHer
their services IN a boiy. and II this is done me
work OF recruiting and swearing in will he reduced
largely 49, ,, - 49,
The re-esta blished camp will be located on we
site Of the old one. with the headquarters on INC
same little hill. Tho three regiment ot inIan'fy,
viii he placed near by while the three batteries oI
artillery will have special reservation OF lh,ll
own Lieutenant Wcigel is preparing to nave ad"-
nuate la hing facilities for the camp in the shape
Of a big tank which will be supplied with wat'r
10 be pumped from. wells. The pumping; accorn.ns
IN the neuterant's plan. will be done ny soIIiels
under arrest for disordcrly conduct of any kihi
This method Of punishment he thinks VII VIII, " v,
Itself be an incentive 10 good behavior
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-03
THE TAIE or 4 MISSING SHELL.
QUEER STORY BROUGHT FROM MANHAT-
TAN REACH BY A DETECTIVE.

Detective Sergeant Lynch. OF the Brooklyn Bu-
reau. brought a wld-and- woolly story from Man
haitian Beach Yesterday afternoon which threw the
was about an immense projectile that In some
strange manner had got away from Sandy Hook
and sailed over the Bay 10 Manhattan Beach This
wonderful chronicle went on 10 relate that the
projecti@ had hurled itself into tho Manhattan
Beach bicycle track and cut up all sorts Of capers
Detective Lynch said that It had cut f,rrow from
the middle Of tho field and had taken out slice OF
the cement track al leas, two feet in width. The
procctile then. according to the story had buried
itself I'm some unknown place.
A visit TO the track showed that there had been a
fresh strip Of cement put into the track about the
width mentioned II was just opposite the train
ms quarters and ran cXacty parallel 70 me ori-
entail Hotel Thus tho projectile must have come
from the direction Of Bath Beach. After vaultins
gracefully the grandstands on the west sac
- the field. the shell must have SKINNED hlohS
near the level and then succeeded In gouSlns ouI
the neat cut tho track. without 80 much as dls-
rlralng a cnder on tho emhaukm"nt. The grass
IN tho field looked II IL had not been touched for
months and the alleged furrOw could not he found
t." platform ~ the training quarters comes close
up 10 m" track whore The projectile supposed
20 have ended It's course Not hia !c OF the grass
that was growing up between was disturbed and
not splinter had been taken on the WOODWORK.
Evidently the shell after reaching the other siie
90 IA. cencn, had carefully reversed its course
ard hctaken Itself whence II came. for II cannot he
found.
II ~ Understood that the caretakers OF the track
yesterday repaired a crack In the asphalt which
had been caused by the atmospheric conditions or
works exhibit near by This rumor could not be
Nfmed however
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-03
CApTAIy GRTDLEY'S DEATH AND FUNERAL

Eric Penn. July 1.-The first authentic details OF
,,n ,as, moments Of Captain Charles '. Gridley
hsy. heen received here by his family In letter
,or, pavmaster Calf. who had been assigned TO
ore Tor the invalid and to brins him home The let
49,. cows thai Captain Gridley had been III for sew
a, vveeks before the night In Manila Bay. and rose
,ror, n sick bed to assume his duties He remained
~ du,v continuously. suffering from rupture
1,h,cb was so aggravated that frequent heinor-
ha~ss occurred After the battle h was ordered
800. The band OF the Olympia played Aud
49, svne" as the commander left his ship. never
to return. ,,.
IN the Coptic. en- route TO Yokohama, the ships
.urgson informed him that the hemorrhases would
resnl, in death. The Captain. with unshakeh ioru.
a. ren,,ed: THE battle Of Manila killed me. but
! would do II again II necessary Iwenty-iour
Ending loving messages 10 his wife ana chiIaren h
church the American Consul making an aadress
Gu oScers Of the Copuc attended the cersinonies
n full Uniform and the japanese cohmanoeT ssh
~ ~ hundred marines as guafo OF honor Lie shs
Ssors from the United States Hospital CAN'T inc
nsn from the boat TO the heArse ms conin os."s
SGaped With American nsss The e;,eS stsses
os .ter Mcdonald. DR. Anderson niieu S.a,oii
SSayyw. the American Consul. two Enshsn hav va
crncsr. Lieutenant Rrics, OF the Mania Meet III"
Gait
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-07-03
SENATOR PLATT At TIE ORIENTAL.
he SAYS NE - TOO TIRED 10 TALK POLITICS
SESSION OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL"
ROCKED FOR TO-DAY


Senator Thomas G Plat came on from Wash
ington yesterday noon and took ny his summer
quarters AT the Oriental Hotel Manhattan Beach.
where no has spent several seasons He
companlcd by Mrs. Plat. Speaker Thomas Il.
Reed and Congressman HIT were with the Sen
ntor md Will spend to-day A. the oriental Gen
cral benjamin r Tracy went to the hotel early In
the day. and had a long conversation with the Sen
ator the piazza after dinner.
Senator Plat said that he was extremely tired.
The severe heat IN Washington had affected him
considerably He told Tribune reporter that he
would not feel Ike talking much politics until no
had had good rest When asked about the
Abel appointment 20 the Police Board he replied
that ne had been correctly quoted I'm saying that he
had known nothing about II.
II not consulted In the matter. continued
the Senator with a twinkle ia his eye. and did
not TO be. The personnel ~ The r'ol!ce Board
does not bother me I'm the least now. There Is
one think 10 hc said about Henry r. Abel He IL
a strong organization man. and know he cannot
be used tho tool OF Tammany cannot under
stand how he got IN "
In answer TO question. Senator Plat said that
no had not changed his Views I'm regard 10 special
session Of the Legislature
He will hc at the oriental to-day with General
Tracy. and probably a few more OF the organiza-
ton men Will go down to the beach 10 attend the
FIRST session Of the PLAT Summer SundaySchOol"