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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
PERSONAL.

Oliver W. Stewart, the new chairman of the Ma
tional Committee OF the Prohibition party.
born in Illinois on May %, 1867, and was graduated
from Eureka College in 1857. For years he has
been active in Good Tempar work, and during
his college course ne identified himself with the
Prohibition party. In 1859 ne won the National
Prohibition oratorica contest at Decatur. and in
1880 was the Prohibition candidate for Congress In
the lXth lllinois district lie was the founder OF
nomination known the Disciples of Christ.
The Trustees Of Public Reservations of Massa-
chusetts have accepted with formal vote OF
thanks the gift Of Helen c. Butler of this city. in
compliance with the wish OF her sister. the late
Resale Butler, Of 26O acres. including Monument
Mountain in the town of Great Darlington. The
tract is to constitute the Monu nent Mountain res
ervation and Is 10 be cared for and kept open for
public enjoyment, an endowment fund for that
purpose having been provided by Miss Butler.
Colonel William l.. Prather. the new president
OF the University OF Texas. is greatly opposed TO
lynchng. and in a recent address to the students
Of that university said 1t was the greatest curse
OF the South.
President Hadley Of Yale is to be the guest Of
honor at the thirty-fourth annral banquet OF the
Chcago-Yale Association. which will be held at
the University Club. Chicago. on Wednesday even
Ing. January g. 1t Is the aim of the officers to make
1t the most notable gathering Of Yale men which
has been held in Chicago A reception In the presi-
cedIng the banquet and at the banquet he will de-
liver an address. Representatives from Harvard
and Princeton will respond to toasts will also
one or two OF the famous Yale speakers OF the
West. The Chicago-Yale Association numbers
nearly five hundred
The Lalande prize. which the French Academy
of Science has awarded to DR. William r. Brooks.
director OF the Smith Observatory, Geneva, y. Y.
is gold medal valued at 800
Mr. WI Ting Fang. the Chinese Minister at
Washington, is social favorite because OF his
genial humor and companonabe ways At lit
tie dinner the other night he had to answer a
toast lie began with complimentary alusion to
American ways, but said there a few things
about Oriental civilization superior TO our own
There had been some beastly weather that week
and he turned to Willis Moore. the Weather Blu.
chief who close by. For instance" he
said. ncrcely we I'm China would long ago have
cut on this young mans head" II dazed the com.
pany for a minute. but they soon grasped the
playful allusion to the weather maker and roundly
greeted the remark.
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A.rtu!2lprk Dailp Gtibnt,e.
TUESDAY. DECEMBER &c, 1899.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-General Schalkburgers account
of the battle Of Colenso gives the losses or the
Roers at thirty killed or wounded; casualty hsts
from South Africa posted by the war once III
London show that deaths from typhoid fever
and dysentery increasing in the British
Army; the second Canadian contingent FOR
South Africa will consist of two batteries oil
artillery and 100 men. go Coal miners ana
laceworkers in France have gone on strike. and
idleness OF one hundred thousand work people
is threatened; disorders are feared. - Tne
French Government has rented. for the enter
tanment of princely guests during the Expo
sition the Paris residence of the late DR. Evans.
the American dentist. - Baron Ludlow, OF
Haywood, died in London; he was formerly a
Judge of the Court Of Appeal 49, Governor
General Wood intends to reconstruct highways
i'm Cuba and TO institute reforms in the judici-
airy and other departments Of the island govern
ment.
CITY.-It was said that the Mazet Committee
would prepare report of its own and not
send to the Legislature the one prepared and
made public by Frank Moss. == Roland b.
Molineux was visited in the Tombs by his father
and mother and bis wife - Christmas was
observed with services In many Of the churches,
and the usual feasts were provided for the poor.
including thousands Of men, women and chill
dren. = In Brooklyn a boy nineteen years
old plunged knife into his fathers neck at the
dinner table. killing him instantly. - The
chess tournament between Columbia. Harvard,
Vale and Princeton universities began at the
Columbia Grammar School
DOMESTIC.-The War Department issued
statement showing the amount Of relief work
done In Puerto Rico, and that great distress
still exists in parts of the island. - Large
contributions to the Lawton fund were received
and the committee hopes 10 raise a total Of
$4,000. -= A severe earthquake shock was
felt in Southern California, the damage In San
JacintO and vicinity being estimated at
$4,000. -= The cause of the mine explosion
near Brownsville, Penn. shown to be the
authorized use OF open lamps instead of safety
in the fire damp. - Senator Plat is
seeking to control solid New-York State dele
cation to the National Republican Convention.
THE Observation-Disclosures for to-day:
Fair. The temperature yesterday: Highest, 80
degrees; lowest "A; average, 307s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
WAGES Not GIETS

IL is mistake to speak Of advances In wages
OF labor as Christmas gifts American workers
are not complimented nor helped toward higher
efficiency If they are treated as objects of
charity. II their work IL worth more TO en-
ployers and TO the country than it has been in
times past because Of the general prosperIty
and higher profits realized for their products
then 1t Is no more than equitable that the
higher profits should be in some measure shared
with the workers. but not at all as n Gift
Christmas or other. The permanent welfare of
the working millions in this country will in no
other way be more surely promoted than by en-
couraging the highest efficiency and thorough
ness or work, and willing additions to wages as
compensation Tor such work help only because
they are understood to be, not charitable gifts
out merited recognition Of services rendered
American labor receives higher wages than
that OF any other nation because on the whole
IL Is more productive Much is due TO the SUI
perlonty of tools and labor saving devices in
use, out much more TO the superior intelligence
and personal interest and capacity of workers
All the labor organizations ever formed could
never have attained such a rate of wages as
now prevails if the industries of this country
had not been rendered so highly productive
that they could satisfy home needs with a
minimum Of labor cost, and in many lines could
compete on equal terms with those of other
countries. The frank and liberal recognition of
success thus gained is for the captains Of in
dustry not merely a duty. but a long headed
measure of provision for future progress and
success. There is not trace OF charity or
Christmas feeling in paying any man fairly for
the work he has done.
Al the same time ii is essential that the con-
nection between higher wages and higher prof
its should be fully recognized by the employees
who are benefited. The trades unionist who
would grasp, il he could. every cent of add.
tional profit for the hands Oh the claim that
they produce the whole of il and ought to have
II all, is almost the worst enemy that American
labor can have just now. because II is i'm.
peratively necessary that industries should ex
pand largely and rapidly In order TO afford good
and well paid employment for a rapidlv In
creaSng force Of workers That EXPANSION
would be impossible without liberal profits first
to provide the additional capital and then to
encourage its investment in productive works
Every effort of labor TO reduce the nrofts NJ
capital below reasonable rate must operate
directly and with irresistible force IN drive
down the wages Of labor, because il discouraees
the employment OF additional capital I'm the
branches of industry so affected.
Men often forget, also, that capital has 70
bear losses. The worker does not have 10
share the risks of enterprise. Only in good
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
INTERPRETING PROVIDENCE.

There was an anti-imperalstic meeting held
the other day in Minneapolis. at which the Rev.
Or. W b. Riley, a Baptist minister of that city,
offered prayer. in which he said:
We cannot ask Thee that our soldiers in the
PHILIPPINES may he successful against the
enemy for we do not believe that this is Thy
will. but do pray for the preservation of our
soldiers and for the speedy coming OF such peace
as shall make possible their return to home and
friends.
As might be expected, the tone of this petl-
ton. as we'll as the assumptions underlying It,
at once provoked widespread criticism, and DR..
Riley has felt himself compelled TO explain his
meaning He declares that he did not intend TO
pray for the defeat of the Americans by the
Filipinos. He merely intended to pray for
speedy peace by the withdrawal Of the Ameri-
can Army from the islands. The explanation,
however. does not seem 10 have satisfied his
critics many of whom arc members of his
church. and the opinion is generally expressed
that If the prayer was not actually unpatriotc
it was at least in poor taste. One result of his
utterance cannot fail to interest Dr. Riley as an
anti-expanslonist. It has done much to dscredit
the anu-expanson cause in both Minneapolis
and ST. Paul.
The prayer. however raises another in
the Philippine question. Or. Riley claims TO
know that God does not desire any further
shedding of blood in the Philippines Who re-
vealed this fact TO him? He would answer OF
course. that we are in the Philippines simply as
conquerOrs. and that God must therefore frown
Oh our course. But this answer is by no means
conclusive. Even if we admit the assumption
that we are aggressors. Or. Riley may read In
his Bible how Jehovah commanded the Israel
ties TO leave Egypt and seize the land Of Ga.
naan. although the Israelites had no shadow Of
right to that country. Moreover the conquest
Of Canaan was marked by the ruthless slaugh-
ter of the Inhabitants, including helpless women
and children. al the bidding Of Jehovah. accord
Ing to the narrative. 1t Is not our intention
here 10 discuss the morality Of this conquest.
but to suggest that as a believer In the Bible
Dr. Riley must admit that God does not always
condemn wars Of conquest 1t is for the inter
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years can capital make up by liberal prohts ror
the losses In years of depression or disaster ~
that rates in prosperous years which wou'u
otherwise seem extravagant are actually no
more than is necessary TO make the return TOT
money invested somewhat better than that Sc
cured by the purchase Of the safest Dohus
There will be no expansion of industry ana no
increased demand for an increasing force unless
the profits in good years moro than make goou
losses in dull times. so that the general result
invites further investment In these days wheh
dividends arc being declared on the prohts OF
a most prosperous year. 1t is as well 10 remen'-
Der that these have not only to pay for the use
of capital during that year hut also to make UP
for more or less losses sustained in previous
wears OF disaster.
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roster Of the vast army engaged In depicting the
municipal treasury is In existence or procuraoie'
The committee. we suppose will make i's
own report in the course of time. As we nave
said II will be stale. and there Is no reason 10
expect that it will have any particular erect
on the course Of legislation; but In one respect
il will ot-lack significance. The conni''ee
will inevitably set forth in greater or less detan
the same facts that Mr.. Moss has recorded
and presumably IL will prescribe remedies WHICH,
may or may not closely resemble those pre-
scribed by him. But every word employed IN
making the diagnosis and suggesting the cure
will he q condemnation either OF the pohucai
management which decreed a snap consolidation
and n snap charter or Of the political perhuy
which put those implements of power into 'he
hands Of Tammany or Of both. This Mazet
investigation was designed TO lay the foundauoh
for q scheme Of revenge, but ntrinsicay 1t was
a confession of guilt 1t has thus far failed 10
accomplish the original purpose and happi!
has little chance of ultimate success Ill that
limo but II will not have been wholly useless H.
as II ought 10 do, it strengthens and prolongs
in honest and rejecting minds remembrance
Of the agency TO which this community owes
the monstrous wrongs it suffers.
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SUNDAY LIBRARY CLOSING.

CONTROLLER THINKS MORE FUNDS SHOULD
BE FURNISHED BY PRIVATE PERSONS.
Regarding the action OF the New-York Free Cir
cuatng Library in closing its branches Sunday
on account of reduced appropriation by the city,
Controller Bird 5. Coler, when seen by a Tribune
reporter yesterday at his home. No 2A Hancock
Ct. Brooklyn made the following statement:
The library is private Institution. and a very
good one and has shut down because II does not
get enough aid from the city. But the city is Civ
ing II enough 10 pay all the salaries. and something
in addition IL seems TO me that private persons
passed admitting OF the consolidation OF all private
Libraries, or else. while they remain separate the
city should be largely represented in the boards OF
management. The city must have some kind OF
control Of these Libraries.
think that In closing Sunday a course is be-
ing pursued which will not be sustained by public
opinion We cannot cut the library off from an
appropriation for year. anyhow. but an act by
control OF it consolidating 1t with the New
York Public Library. If such an act is not passed
and no definite arrangement can be made With the
NewYork Public Library 1t would be better for
believe that all difficulties will be Strengthened
ont We wish to treat the Free Circulating Lii
hrary fairly, but the city must have some control
of It,
Il is said that the library will save only s. 900 by
closing Sundays. Now. there are wealthy men
behind the institution. and they make up this
deficiency, Many people in New-York don't know
that the city is maintaining so per cent of the free
libraries of the city. and that we have control
over them. These institutions should not crltcise
the city. II the Free Circulating Library is bur-
den II should be turned to the city, and IL
not the institution should do its share toward it's
support from public libraries which will not enter
into specific contract to keep open daily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

story is told about old Southern colored
man who came 10 a matchmaker with the two
hands OF a clock
II want yer to fix up desc hands Dey amt
kept no correct time for mo- den six munfs"
We'll. where is the clock?" responded the watch
maker
out at my house"
But I must have the clock
'Didn tell yer dar's muffin de matter wild de
clock 'cepting de hans? An here dey be- You
jest want de clock you kin tinker wild II and
charge me big price. Gimme me back dem
hands" And so saying he started of to nnd an
honest matchmaker.
At recent church dedication the preacher who
was a stranger, followed up his sermon by an
earnest appeal for the balance of the money
needed TO pay for the building
The collectors went round and the promises
came In. As the subscriptions were one after an
other read. collector announced The i've
black children. ST." The courteous preacher
quickly amended the statement by announcing
Five little colored children. 81.
Amd an out5urst OF merriment. the pastor
dren OF the name Of Black.-(Short Stories
Boston man writes home from Cuba that tha
streets OF Havana are cleaner than those OF New
York, and nearly clean as those Of Boston
when say streets mean all Of them. in every
quarter OF Havana, though OF course, they ara
much worse In some quarters than In the best
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
GENERAL WOODS WORK BEGINS.
TO RECONSTRUCT HIGHWAYS AND INSTITUTE
OTHER REFORMS.

Havana. Dec. &.--All the stores in Havana
closed at 10 o'clock this morning, and the rest OF
the day devoted to conviviality. Only two
newspapers appeared with the usual editions.
Bands played the Prado. Americans generally
visited friends OF those having families here
giving dinners and inviting others OF their
quaintance. General Leonard Wood dined with
Captain Lucien Young. Commander OF the Port.
and Mrs. Young. 1t was remarked that OF
the party dned together on Christmas Day last
year in Santiago
General Wood says he intends to begin work at
once upon the highways which greatly in need
Of repair. This will also TO give employ
ment 10 a large number Of men.
The school system will also be Immediately reor-
ganized. Alexis Frye, Superintendent OF Cuban
Schools. will be reinforced with two three other
commissioners.
The judiciary will form the subject OF early at
tention, particularly the Jails and the existing
TEN OF keeping prisoners for months without trial.
An order will issue directing that complete list
OF prisoners held for trial be furnished monthly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
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preters Of the Bible 10 decide how iar the israei
ties were divinely guided in invading anu
sIauchtorinp n people who had never harmed
tbem But il they were justified all the talk
obout God frownng on the American occupa-
tion Of the Philippines Is pure assumption.
There Is Just as much reason TO say that lie u
eratIfed because ont Of the conflict will ulti-
mately cnsue peace, order and a stable civillza
ton for the people OF the Philippine Islands. 1t
seems 10 be assumed by men like Or. Riley that
Divine Providence works only through pleasant
and humane agencies But history and expert
ence teach us better than that war; disaster
and death are Just as truly His instruments in
,he evolution of the universe as are peace, pros
perity and life. There is sound religion as well
rs sound philosophy in the lines of the poet:
oh. yet we trust that somehow good
VIII be the final goal Of ILL.,
Because of their familiarity with sacred
things some of the clergy are too prone TO tie
eide offhand as to any question that may arise
lust what God thinks about II. They mean
well. OF cou.s Sc but this tendency Is certainly
doing much TO discredit them with men outside
Of the Church. In probably the majority OF
issues that confront the average man or the
average nation 1t is by no means easy to decide
what is the morally right course TO take. In
fact, the moral argument may be found on
both sides. and the only thing to do Is to take
such course as seems on the whole, TO be the
wiser. In all such cases the counsel of good
Christian minister may be most helpful but we
believe that no branch Of the Christian Church
teaches that the clergy arc oracles empowered
TO reveal the Divine will to men as to questions
of policy or eXpedlency. Unless we are misin-
formed, no such power is claimed even for the
Pope.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
!. B. FARARS CHARITABLE BEorEsrS.

Malone. ~ Y. Dec. S.-The will OF Isaac b.
Farar. wealthy resident OF Malone who died a
few days ago has been made public. BY its
terms the bulk OF his property is to be devoted TO
charitable purposes. The most important OF these
Is beQuest Of about $4,000 for the establishment
of an old women's home in this village large
commodious house having been included in the gift
The execution OF this trust is left to Mrs F. ID.
Kilburn. the wife OF Bank Superintendent Kilburn
and Mrs w. F. Symonds. both OF Malone. Small
sums OF money are also left TO several churches
In this vicinity for missionary purposes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
A NEW PLAY BY DAVID BELASCO.

Washington Dec. 3-David Belasco's new
comedy. Naughty Anthony" had its first presen-
taton at the Columbia Theatre In this city to- night
At the close of the play the audience which filed
the house. gave the author an enthusiastic greet
ing, while at the end of the second act It insisted
on speech from Mr.. Belasco. The cast includes
Blanche Bates. w. J. lie Moyne. Frank worthIng
and others ~ "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26

The conditions Of our trade with the Orient,
present and prospective. deserve investigation
Of the most thorough and responsible sort and
the bills just introduced in the Senate by Sen
ators Gallinger and Foster authorizing the APP
pontment Of commissioners to spend at least
year in China, and providing for their expenses,
will no doubt issue in an ordinance authorizing
their appointment Our trade with the East has
Il magnificent future before 1t, and It's impor
lance justnes every possible effort to promote
It. Such commission would be one OF the most
efficient steps in that direction. and its appoint
ment is not likely to encounter any serious
Congressional or other obstacle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
TO ENTERTAIN PRINCELY GUESTS

ARRANGEMENTS to rem for use as residence BY !ns
prncey guests Of the nation at the tina Of ' ss
exposition the mansion on the Avenue E ~ the
Boulogne, formerly occupied by ~ p hseonesthed 70
Inc civ OF philsdeinhia' The Government ps state
600 francs rent and furnishes the house "'N
furniture.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
ROLAND REED TO BE OPERATED on.

Roland Reed. the comedian, who has been III for
the last six months was taken from his home No.
S6 West One-hundred- and twenty St, yes
terday 10 St Luke's Hospital 10 be operated on
for appendicitis consultation OF doctors on
Sunday decided that the operation was necessary
II Will probably take place to-day OF tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26
SALVATION ARMY CHEER DENIED THEN.

Milford Mass, Dec. 3.-The Rev. Thomas J.
Fitzgerald. assistant pastor OF st. Mary's Parish
Church, created sensation to-day by directing his
Practitioners not TO accept Christmas cheer from
the Salvation Army or TO donate money to that
organization
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-26

Peter Van Setback. ex-president Of the Hol-
land Society OF Chicago, says there are some
big men, behind the pro-Boer movement in
this country naming, among others, Mayor Van
Wyck though why he ranks him among big
requires some explanation In the cate
CORY Of hot ones his place would not be disputed,
or IL 1t were he would be ready with evidence Of
his temperature which would pass muster in n
red pepper factory the interior Of the Bull Of
Phaaris