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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-01
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WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY |. 1899.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.


FOREIGN.-Apreas Of Secretaries Lazuna
ard Quesada have had qu,eting erect on the
AGITATION fer the payment Of Cuban insurgents
- II vas reported that France was attempt
ing 10 float loan in England for army and navy
rurroses 49, Robert z. Porter and senior
ouesada started for Caibarien to treat with
Cenerfl Gomez new Cabinet was
formed in Bulgaria with NJ. Grecof as Premier
and Minister of Foreign Affairs. - The re-
port of NJ. Mazau First President Of the Court
of Cessation, was presented to the committee OF
the Chamber Of Deputies. - princess Ferui-
nand Of Bulgaria died at Sofia. - The Presl-
dent Of Bolivia is said 10 have retired from the
siege of La PEI. pursued by insurgent troops
CoNGREss.-Both tnchess in session nj :,
favor Of and Air Money against ratification OF
the Peace Treaty: in open session the various
anti-expanf ion resolutions were discussed by
Fenators Plat Of Connecticut; Teller, Berry ana
Bacon 49, House The bill for the increase
and reorganization of the Army was passed by
a vote Of It's TO l23.
DOMESTIC The cruiser Philadelphia sailed
from San Diego. Cel. for Samoa - Mo-
ney-General Griggs ruled that the Dinghy Iar!I
law Went into effect at the time II was signed py
the President === Joseph Y. QuaTles was
elected United States Senator from Wisconsin, TO
succeed Senator Mitchell. =-- The end or the
month showed no change in the Pennsylvenia
deadlock over the successor to Senator quay
whose chances Of reelection seemed diminish
;nr --- Many employees of the Canal Depart
merit were dropped by Superintendent Partridge
deficits were announced in the departments OF
the State Treasurer and the Capitol Commls-
sloner Leading Democratic Senators at
Albany advocated legislation TO permit sunday
liquor selling.
CITY-Stocks were weak and lower -,
Professor Witthaus. the chemist VINO analyZeu
the vlscera Of Mrs. Kate J. Adams, mace ms
report 10 Coroner Hart and the coroner SET
Gown the inquest for February - - Major
General Miles talked about the embalmed peer
-harres ard said he had abundant PROOF 10
lf-
charity Pan was held at the Waldorf Astoria.
- II was announced that Secretary Anger
Of the War Department VIII sail on the transport
Berlin tomorrow for Santiago de Cuba. -.
The Police Board revoked the promotions or
DEPUTY Chief w w Mclaughlin and Inspector
Kane who were appointed without Civil ser
vice examinations The work Of paying
off the Goth Regiment was carried on at the
armory.
THE WEATHER. 49, Forecast for TO-DAY:
Threatening weather with light snow. followed
ny clearing weather The temperature yester-
day: Highest 20 degrees; lowest IN: average
cp1.
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PERSONAL.
Senator Frye

At the recent annual dinner Of the Hartford
Comm Yale Alumni Association. President Dwight
gave this explanation why he resigned: Il lay
down my Office not because I old-seventy IS
not cld-but It is the end OF the summer term. and
been this in just this regard: I believe life was
made Just as much Tor one period as anoIner cna
prepare himself for the late afternoon hour, so that
Ire may grow happer I'LL the g0dSn me ves srs ~
greater happiness than have ever known"
In one Of DIT Pusey's letters. recently published
the following story Is told: In lSsl. when Mr.. Glad
stone was Prime Minister, he was spending few
days In oxford and he called to Dr. Pussy The
visit for many reasons an act OF the most
kindly consideration. and It gave DR. Pussy the
most genuine pleasure. "Only think" he said play
fully to OF his friends later in the day, of the
Prime Minister being kept waiting in my hail. while
the servant came to ask whether would see him.
Then he went 10 say how very kind he thought
It Of Mr. Gladstone with all he had to think about
as Prime Minister TO come and call on him, and he
added in n tender tone: He so afectionate;
down and asked for my blessing.
in a recent issue OF The Tribune" says
Nebraska correspondent. mention Is made OF the
call OF DR.. Hills to the pulpit Of Plymouth Church
to succeed DR.. Lyman Abbott This same men
ton contains the statement that DIR. Hills is
native OF Iowa. This latter is erroneous. for
Nebraska claims him. DR.. Hills was born in
Pawnee County one Of the earliest settled counties
In the State. There are many In Nebraska who
know him and they generally proud Of II. His
early life a student In preparing for the pulpit
was full or vicssltudes. and whatever he has &C
compllshed is certainly merited. Dr. Hills is
typical sef-mnde man.
Nine. Annie Grey. the Scottish vocalist. writing
a friend in NewYork, thus refers to her recent
tour Of American cities: MY visit TO this glorious
country Is drawing a. close l have decided TO
sail on February II. ! shall carry the most de-
lightful recoectons Of the kindness and hospitality
have received-unbounded kindness from the
American press. and the most friendly, generous
hospitality from The American people: All this has
touched me deeply, and shall ever feel the grea-
est gratitude Nine. Annie Grey's last appear
ance in America will be made at tho Staten Island
Academy. 81. George. New Brighton, on Thursday
afternoon. February .
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THE MOSS BILL.

The professional labors OF Mr.. Frank MOSS
during many years and his active though prer
service rs n member Of the Police commission
supplied him with so extensive knowledge OF
rolice afYalrs-systcm. administration and per-
sonnel-that his views on the SUBJECT are en-
titled 10 respectful consideration. fernaps no
body Is more competent to estimate the evils
W hich need to be corrected, but the scheme
which he has devised for the Initiation OF GU
rative process does not seem to us TO De well
adapted 10 the purpose. The policy which he
advocates is that Of State control by means OF a
board having supervisory and judicial functions
and with the Governors approval. power TO re-
move for cause after trial any police officer IN
the State The system Of State control OF the
constabulary generally prevails In Europe, and
its adoption here is not now advised for the first
time. Applied TO tho full extent 1t might posi-
bly, he found 10 fit in with our institutions and
work we'll. though are far from ready to see
the experiment made. In the restricted form
which Mr.. Moss proposes should confidently
expect that a waste Of money would be its most
conspicuous result
1t provides at the outset for n pretty large
and costly establishment namely: Two Com
missioners at $1,000 apiece and one, the pres
dent ut 5000; a secretary at $4,000, two ste
nographers at 5000 apiece. three clerks NJ
81 200 apiece and twelve confidential agents Mt
100 apiece, and a contingent fund Of $4,000
an annual outlay for these objects alone OF
$63, 100. which might be indefinitely increased
10y other unspecfed items. In our opinion there
is little reason TO believe that such oversight as
the Board would exercise and such discipline rs
1t might possibly succeed in administering would
repay the State for an expenditure equal to the
income from an investment Of S20Co.Oo0 Mt the
very least.
There Is one simple thing, suggested by cur
rent discussion Of police relations TO the State,
which the Legislature might perhaps advanta-
gcously do 1t would often he convenient and
Of real assistance TO the operations Of Justice
II n police officer were allowed 10 exercise his
authority outside the limits Of his own munich
Iaty. and bill providing for such an enlarge
ment of police Jurisdiction would ut least be
worthy of attentive consideration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-01
THE DEMANDS or GOMEZ.

General Gomez apparently believes that his
troops ought TO he we'll paid for letting some
body else free Cuha. His demand mat the
United States send some S57.000,0N TO him ard
LIS soldiers reaches what Horace Greeley called
the arctic circle of congelation. Never beiore
did the patriotic leader Of a revolution against
tyranny take quite 50 mercenary view or his
services 10 his country as to ask The nation
that rescued his people from yoke against
which they struggled, but which they could not
throw of. TO pay him huge sum as the price
Of pacifying and setting on its feet the lana OF
his devotion Aguinaldo will have 10 look TO
his laurels.
For three years the Cubans, in season and out
Of season, asked the United States 10 aid them.
All sorts of efforts were made 10 drag us into
their quarrel. They were not content with SYM
PATTY. They wanted active aid. We were finally
forced to take up arms and drive the Spaniards
from the island. Now we are trying to bring
the Cubans hack 10 the ways OF peace and en-
able them to enjoy the blessings which our arms
have gained for them. In pursuance of that
object we had arranged 10 distribute S3,OW'oo0
among the Cuban soldiers at the average ratio
Of $40 a man. so that each might not empty
handed return TO the occupations OF peace. mat
was certainly a liberal advance TO these men
whose battles we had fought They were sup
rosed to have taken up arms TO rescue the ISL
and from oppression and TO he satisfied with
the accomplishment of that object. Especially
were they supposed 10 be grateful 10 the United
States for Its sacrifices on their behalf. But
General Comezs demand puts an entirely diff
ferent face on the situation lie wants the
United States 10 pay him nj the rate OF Sll,O~
"A year more than Ii pays the highest general III
It's own Army. not merely from the time when
the island may have been under American con-
troll or when the Americans decided 10 help him.
lut from the time that the Cubans declared
themselves independent of Spain. He and his
hundreds Of generals and his men must be paid
az as high n rate as any soldiers In the world.
II his demand is not compiled with the infer
ence is that he will keep the troops under arms
md prevent the pacifcation Of bis country.
True General Gomez probably would regard
the ST. 100000 as n lean TO be repaid from Gu
han customs receipts. But II that sum were to
be diverted TO him, what would become or tho
rest Of Cuba? Who will pay for the sanitation
give work 10 the thousands Of poor people, pro-
vide for the re-establishment Of industries? The
forty thousand whom Gomez claims 10 have
under arms are only a small part of the people
Of Cuba We rescued them all, and supposed
that General Gomez was fighting for them all.
Was he merely fighting for himself and his
army. that he is willing 10 sacrifice the million
TO enrich the few thousand? To give him what
be asks would be to leave Cuba prey to mis-
cry and disease. Surely the great Cuban pa
triot cannot desire this. The 100000 We
planned to give the troops would put them more
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Mr.. COGHLAN.

One OF the most cheering announcements Of the
theatrical season Is that Of the reentrance Of Mr.
Charles F. Coghlan. who will come to the Fifth
Avenue Theatre. on April 10. succeeding Mrs. Fske
and will produce his new drama-an original work,
not based upon the Tale of Two Cities" las has
been reported). upon any other novel or play.
The title Of Mr.. Coghans drama Is Citizen Pierre"
The story is OF romantic aad tragic interest.
The central character Is picturesque, powerful
and pathetic, and IS richly fraught with those
qualities Of grace and tenderness with which the
acting OF Mr. Coghlan Is essentially harmonious.
The local audience has not been accustomed 10
think OF Mr.. Coghan IN association with dramas OF
a tragcal cast. but It is significant Of his power
that Of tho greatest successes OF his dramatic
gained in the part Of Conrad, in his
translation OF la Morte Cvile." produced
some years ago In London. Conrad, It will be
membered. was first played In New-York by the
elder Salvini. twenty-sx years ago.
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than on level with the rest of the islanders.
He cannot wish that the others should make all
the sacrifices while his men shall he looked upon
MS hired warriors Yet that is what mortgag'
ing Cuba AT present with debt Of S51.Ooo'0W
would mean And If Cuba is not to be mort
Gagged with 1t. then the United States would
have 10 foot the bill Anyhow. il would nave
10 lend the money. To ask II 10 hand over
S57 900 600 when it was kindly offering to lend
s3.OOO.OoO is only parallel TO the act OF man
who. when his life Is saved and his rescuer OF
fcrs him q moderate sum to support him till
he is able 10 earn n living. turns TO his savior
with a demand for large PERMANENT pension.
General Gomez cannot mean to act the road
agent toward those who freed Cuba. When he
has Thought the matter over he can hardly fail
10 withdraw his extravagant demands
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-01
HUSTC-THE DRAMA.
THE MADRIGAL SINGERS.

The second OF the concerts OF the Maorlsh'
Singers which Chickerng e. Bons are giving In their
hall for the edhcaion OF their friends and patrons
took place yesterday afternoon under the direction
OF Frank Taft. Although In many respects an ex-
tremely delightful affair It did not bear out all the
promises made by tine Organizations first concert
given before tho Christmas holidays. The singers
were the same with tho exception OF Mrs. Jacooy
and the programme fully ~ interestlnG' nut 'he'e
many Indicators OF a want of thorough
acquaintance with the music. which pointed 10 a."
insuiciency Of study. and the readings OF most OK
the numbers were too inelastic 10 command hign
praise. Especially was this true In tire opening
numbers Caldicott's Winter Days and Beetho-
vens "Vesper Hymn" which. singularly enough
were at the easiest and most poorly performed
pieces In the list In the latter choir OF boys and
men from St. James's Church. under the direction
OF Walter Henry Hall who sang the refrain
"JubIlate. Amen" off the stage and out OF sight
put the more pretentous choir quite 10 shame IN
respect OF both precision and tone-qualty. As the
music grew more difficult the Madrgal Singers did
better. and an extremely trying ballet for two
sopranos. alto. tenor snd bass See the Shepherds
Queen" by Thomas Tomkns died in 1850 was 50
well sung to bring forth demand for a repe-
tition. MIR. Tafts arrangement for womens voices.
barytone solo and harp. OF the ancient ode TO
Apollo unearthed at Delphi In 1898. met with similar
success as did one OF the Brahms Watzes, op. s.,
sung as a tenor solo by Mr.. Van YORK.
Mr. Taft's setting OF the Greek hymn. which is
far and away tho most interesting specimen Of
ancient music which the world possesses proved to
be extremely effective. He gave II tripartite form
by setting portion Of the second part for BARITONE
SOLO with a sparing Of harp chords and then
repeating the first part (Which had been sung with
out accompaniment with harp arpeggios added
DR. Duft sang the solo and won admiration for tho
business OF his intonation In spite OF its many
strange and awkward intervals John Cheshire
pa yed a mastery accompaniment.
As before, Richard Hoffman contributed A num-
Der Of panoforte solos to the entertainment win
ming such favor with a set OF Chopin pieces that
he had to respond to two recalls. which he did with
a transcription Of Schuberts serenade "Hark. bark.
the Lark" and a fantasia on themes from the
Rhinedaughters' scene from the third act Of Die
G6tterdammerung" Ferdinand Quicken aided him
In the Brahms waltzes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-01
A cEAR4CTERISTIC PERFORMANCE.

Tho hiennIo, sessions amendment which
nossed the LEGISLATURE OF 1898. and only needs
70 no passed again at this session In order 10
no submitted 10 the final judgment OF the peo-
ME next November is said 10 be virtually sure
of n majority In both branches When the Dill
WAS nassed n wear ago, under the pressure or
Governor Blacks influence II was commonly
asserted that there was no real intention on
the part of the Republican organization 10 COM
plcte the process Of amendment. and when the
Republican Convention left 1t out OF the plat
form last fall many persons fastened to pre-
dict its speedy dissolution. Now that II IS
seen to be in exceedingly good health, various
reasons are assigned for the change. For one
thing. the Governor is known to favor the
amendment and that counts for great deaI'
md then the impression has got abroad that
the people like II. But perhaps more practcai-
" effective than these considerations is the
complcte reversal Of the Democratic attitude
I'VE all want biennial sessions says Senator
McCarren. and think we shall have them in
the near future"
What n comical transformation scene the
wizard hand of Richard Croker has worked!
A vcor oro this month not Democratic vote
WINS cast for the amendment in the Senate. and
every Democratic member who got chance
to sneak. including Mr.. McCarren, declared his
solemn conviction that II was an oppressive
monopollstic and odious measure. A little later
in the Assembly the Democratic members were
even more prOfuse in their demonstrations OF
wrath. Put Oh the following Saturday even
ing Mr. Croker Informed the Tammany EXecu-
tive Committee that he approved or Denhlai
sessions. and few days aftprward the Dill
went through with rush, the Democratic AS
semblymen tumbllng over each other In their
cagcrness TO be recorded OH the safe SIDE III
was too late for similar performance IN the
Senate. the bill having already passed that
branch amid the excavations of the unwarned
minority. Last fall Mr.. Croker put biennial
sessions plank into the Syracuse PLATFORM ana
there was talk Of making il feature or the
comnoirn: but the legislative record was 700
funny and too fresh and the question was prac-
ticolly ignored by Democratic committees ana
sncuLndcrs II is evident. however. that Dem
ocrots in The Legislature have received thcr
orders. and their zcaloIs support viii probaDiy
prcvent any effective opposition on the other
side
VIII they have the audaclty to claim me
amendment rs a Democratic measure TESTIFY
ing 10 their undying devotion 10 the people!
We cxpect and rather hope they Will II won
change the record or mako the now arrange
mont either more or less desirable. but II VIII
no so characteristic.
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Muetmfnis.

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ACADEMY OF MlSIC-2-sl5-The Ragged Ear
AMERICAN THEATRE-2-S;i5-Luca.
BLOT TfIEATRE,-S:c0-Kstek Kip. -
6RoApwAY THEATRE-s:i5-The Three Dragons
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EDrN MrsFE-wsx Works Grand Concert ano ''"e
matosrsph -
rfr~yi svvxI.F run TRE-g-s: ia-A Runaway on.
FOURTEENTH STREET THEATRE-2-e--A Ho"sn
Of AthIone. 49,,
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GARRlCK THEATRE-s:io-2sss 49,.
GRAND OPERA IeE-2--s-Shensndoeh
HAIlLFM OPERA HOUSES 1.-THE Village PostnM,s.
AERALD SQUARE THEATRE-s-Rev' "rn''n D"''"-
IRVING PLACE rHEATRE-s-Im weissen RoessL
KEITRs-Ncon 20 II m-Continuous peIio ,,n
KNIcKERHOCKER THEATRE ?o-Nethan HAIR
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rrslawny % the Wells. . .o.on . :. -
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE Is -s'so-Pecau'e
shs Lover Him So .
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MI,RRhY HILL THEATRE-2-s Is pors .
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PASTOR So so to ii--con'lnuous p.rformsnes .,.,
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Beleaguered Amsterdam.ave. stIl holds the
fort its assailants sparring wildly for wind.
with signs Of getting groggy before the fight Is
well begun. The defence is now reinforced with
the School Board OF Manhattan and The Bronx,
and the cooperation Of the Commissioners and
their legal representative. the Corporation Coun-
sci, Is invited. with no certainty OF getting II.
They are Tammany officials and II Tammany Is
not behind the grabbers with reasons for being
behind them more solid than creditable the pub
lie is much mistaken. But the chances are that
the noble avenue will be able 10 protect itself.
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ADMIRAL SAMPSON ~ WALL STREET.
HE APPEARS on THE FLOOR OF THE STOCK Ex-
CHANGE AND is HEARTILY CHEERED
Knockers

BY BROKERS.
Rear-Admiral William T. Sampson visited tn,
financial district yesterday morning and was warm
ly welcomed everywhere. He and Mr. and Mrs.
John r. Anderson. who came downtown with him.
first called at the Clearing House, accompanied by
James 7. Woodward. president OF the Clearing
House Association; James Stilman. president Of the
National City Bank: j. Edward Simmons, pres-
dent OF the Fourth National Bank: William A.
and William Sherer and William J. Gilpin respec-
lively manager and assistant manager OF the Clear
ing House. The party taken to the gallery
Of the settlement-room and Mr.. Sherer at 10
O'clock the hour at which the clearings begin. In
n few words appraised the bank clerks the floor
OF the presence of Admiral Sampson. The clerks
cheered the Admiral heartily. and he thanked them
In Il brief speech. Then the party went 10
the Stock Exchange. where they were escorted 70
the visitors gallery. President Keppler learn
Ing Of their presence there Mastered to the gallery
and invited Admiral Sampson to the rostrum The
Admiral finally consented, and escorted by Presl-
dent Kepper made his way across the floor OF the
Exchange. between two long lines OF cheering
brokers. to the rostrum, where Mr.. Keppler made
n little speech. saying that the Admiral had con-
sented to come on the floor only on condition that
he should not have to make a speech.
The crowd cheered enthusiastically and Admiral
Sampson I'm few words expressed his thanks for
the cordial greeting Then Admiral Sampson went
81 Co., the Governments fiscal agents I'm Europe,
and subsequently made a short call at the Bank OF
the Manhattan Company, leaving there In q CAB
for the Navy Yard In Brooklyn.
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END THE SUSPENSE.
FREDERICK W. SEWARD SHOWS ru.r
RATIFICATION OF THE TREATY 70
,rrrr. n~-r r,ncorD,

TIE ONLY PDSSiBlE COURSE
To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir 1t is our duty az a nation 10 end th. 49,.
pense about the Spanish treaty. II Ia 90, A.
10 our soldiers and sallors whom We are L..
ing fl daily uncertainty and peril II a 49,.
duty to the Spaniards. who have made all -.
concessions we asked for. It Is our duty IN or,
own people. who want peace not contiru..
war. II Is our duty TO the civilized world ..
show that we have some purpose other thu,
aimless hostilIties
II DO not want peace with Spain. W.
should say so. Rejection CT the treaty mean.
that still az wa with her. For what,
Those who are opposing and delaying IN.
treaty say they do so because they fear we NAV
msgovern the Philippines. for whom they "A.
sire independence. Then their argument doe.
not meet their case Rejection ~ the treaty
will not give the Philippines Independence II
will simply turn them back TO Spain az her
provinces. II do not accept her renuncis.
ton Of her sovereignty over them, II continual
and she may sell or try 10 subdue them, as shs
gees At
our right to have anything 70 say about thei,
future Is what is secured by the treaty After
the surrender Of the Islands 10 us we might
give them independence But we can neither
give Il nor deny IL II We do not accept their
surrender. BY rejecting the treaty we re.
nounce whatever rights may have thought
we gained under II.
Suppose the treaty rejected. are we to con-
tinue active hostilities in the Philippines And
against whom? Or we 10 withdraw our
fleets and troops? Does not every sane man
know that to do so would be 70 leave the Isl.
ands to anarchy and at the mercy Of any Euro
pean fleets or troops that may come to take
our place?
Let us have an end Of the suspense. /,
menaces the peace OF the United States. and
both the peace and independence Of the Philip
pines. FREDERICK W. SEWARD
Montrose- on the Hudson. y. Y. Jan %, 1899.