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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
I1NGRACIOUS COMPLAINTS.

Perhaps the most baseless cutlery made by
the franchise holders against the Ford Dill Is
that II was damned through and that they
y-ere subjected to tax without discussion. If
IN whose fault was 1t but their own and their
legislative servants? The Ford bill was intro-
duced early in the session, and they knew 1t. 1t
wao openly advocated at Albany and In the
newspapers. 1t was passed by the Senate long
before adjournment, and while II was penang
In the Assembly strong efforts were made by its
supporters to secure debate upon It. Why was
II not debated? For the sole reason that the
corporations opposing the tax did not want TO
debate it, They thought they had better way
TO Kill the bill They tried trickery. They had
committees adjourn hastily and resorted to other
approved pettifogging methods by which they
expected TO secure continued exemption from n
tax whose justice they could not deny Al!
Though the session the advocates Of franchise
taxation dared their opponents to come into the
open and discuss the question. and they would
not Now when they ind their burrowng and
their lobbying were unsuccessful they make n
prctcnce of indignation that the bill should have
been passed in the last day Of the session with
out their having debated II.
Another amusing plea against taxing fran
chi.es as real estate is>that the franchises can
not get away while personal property largely
does escape the tax gatherer. We are told that
this is the system Of the robber barons, and
that "the basis of their levy was not ability to
pay, but inability TO get away" II trying to fix
taxes on property that cannot get away makes
Il robber baron, then every taxation expert Is n
robber baron. The first principle Of wise taxa
ton IL to levy only on properties that are acces-
sible Taxation Of property that has facilities
for hiding or getting away Is premium on dis
honesty and an incentive to emigration Of CAPT
tai Ii is an axiom of tax discussions that the
public burdens should as far as possible be al.
justed to fall on property fixed al the place OF
taxntion The daily complaint against personal
taxes is that they cannot reach even approx
mately all Of any class OF property. real
estate tax does An assessment Of the value o.
franchise attached TO particular real estate. as
a real estate value, does The franchise holders
say that other intangible property escapes, as
they cannot But does anybody defend that
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escape. or do anything but condemn law INIT
puts premium on such escape? The law 'ries
10 reach intangible values in the hands OF iho'-
vlduas The fact that II attempts In some cases
the impossible Is no reason why 1t should not
take advantage of a perfectly simple opportu-
nifty and tax great class of valuable properly
Ike franchises which Is plainly in sight, anu
has been exempt only for few years owing to
changed Interpretation Of the law by the Court
of Appeals.
Professor Collin. I'm his argument for the fran
chisc-holders. declared that the bill was IN
"tended 10 make corporations pay greater tax
ION their personal property than private iidi-
"viduals arc required to pay on personal prop
"erty Of the same value" That is certainly not
true as regards personal property that Is ihNc"-
Much personal property escapes, II Is true, 1usr
ms franchises have for some time escaped But
the personal property that is reached is all
reached. being assessed at its full value. we
called attention the other day to lone woman
with sour bonds saved up who is assessed Tor
$4,000. every cent she has In the world. ana she
ia n type OF the honest people with personal
property who fall into the taxgathcrers hands
Property that escapes taxation by perjury can
give no responsibility to the franchise-holders
squirting for exemption
1t is not the Governor who has been fooled
into taxing corporations unjustly. but the cor
porations who have been fooled into trusting TO
trckcry to escape taxation. 1t little becomes
them to denouncc the Governor as seeking 70
get out of scrape when at their solicitation
and theirs alone, he has consented TO allow then
to adapt more to their taste bill which really
needs no change at present-a bill they tried to
kill by chicnne and now want to amend lie
has given them the chance, and they at least
ought not to abuse him for It,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
THE POPE AND BISHOP SPAULDTNG.

A dispatch from Rome, published yesterday, said
that the Pope had expressed his approval OF the
anti-expanslon speech made by Bishop j. L. spauld-
Ing OF Peoria. at a Chicago mass-mee,ing on
April 30.
At the home OF the Paust Fathers, In West
Fifty-nsnth-st. Father Henry E. O'Keefre said last
night that he did not believe the dispatch from
Rome true II think II would be a very I'M
diplomatic thing for the Pope to express any such
approval and permit Its publication In any such
way" he added. News OF this kind does not leak
out II the Pope expressed his approval OF Bshop
Srauldng's speech he would do II In some formal
way-through some letter or formal paper This
bald statement does not seem reasonable 10 me"
An attempt was made 10 see Archbishop CorrIean
last night. but he was not at home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
MME. MoDJEsKA AS MARIE ANToINErrn

Mr. Clinton Stuart, who has long been known IN
theatrical life and journalist writing over the
signature OF "Walsingham has written domestic
and tragic drama, for Nine. Modjeska. on the Life
and death OF Marie Antolnette and Nine Nod
jeska Will produce this new play in the course Of
the next regular dramatic season beginning In Sep
TENDER. It is more than thirty years now since
another great actress, Nine Rlstori first presented
this subject on the American stage-producIng a
drama, In seven acts. by Paoo Gia CONFETTI That
piece, which is known to American readers In Isaac
c. Prays translation, is biogra phc, episodical and
tedious. Mr.. Clinton Stuart. II is understood has
derived his material directly from historical author
tiles, and has written original drama He Is an
experienced hand. and his piece ought to be good
one Subjects connected with the French RevoIu.
ton seem likely to be conspicuous in the American
theatre next season,-for Henry Irving and Ellen
Terry will present Mr. Sardou's Robes pierre" and
Charles Coghlan will reinstete his excellent drama
of "Citiyen Pierce and these plays with Mod.
eska Marie Antonette, Will give TO the public
large dose Of French fever and furry as 1t Is
likely to swallow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
OUR IRON SITUATION.

Since the stock market became largely de-
pendent upon the course Of the several impor
tant iron and steel corporations there has been
observed a natural tendency to distort the
statistics OF that great industry. hitherto more
complete and trustworthy than those Of any
other branch Of manufacture. in order to infu-
ence stock speculation Rather more than n
suspicion. therefore, attaches 10 some Of the
Impressive accounts Of threatened famine in
iron and steel which are appearing in the press
IT is true that the decrease In April of 54455
tons in available stocks brought down the mar
gin rather low but that decrease was only
about 1900 tons daily, and there have been
started In May furnaces producing more than
that quantity. The account of the Iron and
Steel Association In its bulletin Of April speci-
fed furnaces having a capacity Of 3s,9O5 tons
weekly, which were expected TO begin work in
April and May. and those reported as having
begun In April had only about 1000 tons ca
pacty.
1t may be said, also. that the record of output
by THE Iron Age" of this city was about 5000
tons smaller week than that Of 1.-THE Ameri-
can Manufacturer" OF Pittsburg. which report
ed an output OF 255S98 tons weekly When
the two accounts differ II is natural TO suppose
that the Eastern report may be more prompt
and accurate regarding Eastern furnaces. and
the Pittsburg report regarding furnaces in
Western Pennsylvania and Ohio. It happens
that the discrepancy between the accounts for
April i Is almost wholly in the latter region.
the Pittsburg paper reporting three more fur
naces at work in Western Pennsylvania. with
4,Oi3 tons more weekly output. than "The Iron
Age reported, and one more furnace In Ohio.
with 72S tons more weekly. 1t would seem
not unlikely that few furnaces started about
the end OF the month. raising the output 1900
tons weekly above the New-York estimate. II
30. this month began with production only I 100
tons daily below the unprecedented consumn.
ton OF April and with other furnaces exnectad
to go into blast this month producing moro
than 1000 tons daily.
But the continuance Of new orders AZ n ro,o
equal TO the unprecedented consumption can.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
PROGRESS IN LUZON.

Manila news must be disheartening to anti
expansionists. They have been cheering them
selves with the idea that their friend Aguinaldo
would prove feeter of foot than the Yankee
butchers who are on his trail, and would thus
be able to escape TO the mountains and battle
them and in the end force them to sue for peace
and 10 evacuate the island and let him and his
merry men loot Manila at their will. They have
been urging Aguinaldo to hold out against the
American oppressor to the bitter end and have
been warning him and all other Filipinos that
surrender to Americans means surrender to
ruthless savages, who murder prisoners and
massacre women and children, And yet, de-
spite all these efforts Of pure philanthropy the
American army seems to be catching up with
the Tagals and cornering them, and the Tagals
have actually developed sufficient confidence in
our lack Of cannibalism 10 send ENJOYS into our
camp and to treat for surrender into our hands.
1t is all very shocking. If only Mr. Atkinson
had been permitted TO send his pamphlets to
Luzon affairs might not have come to such n
pass. But what can be expected under Gov
eminent that will not let its own mails be used
for the propagation Of treason and Instruction
against itself?
Nevertheless, we have no doubt that the I'm.
the American people, will rejoice In this same
news. 1t is not to be said that peace Is restored
But our troops have got the insurgents ION the
run" and are keeping them in that interesting
state, and the insurgents are beginning to de-
velop that tired feeling in n most ominous
degree. There is little actual fighting, or occa-
sion for any. The losses are slight The eli
mate is having little effect upon our men--as
though there were any fear OF 1t 10 men who
have endured malaria on the Red River and
heat along the ella. There Is no symptom Of
any general rising among the other tribes In aid
Of this fraction of the Tagals In fact the
whole campaign is proceeding in the most salts
factory and hopeful manner. How sincere the
Tagals may be In their present professions of q
desire for peace we do not pretend 10 know.
The reasonable assumption Is. however, that
they are sincere They have learned by bitter
experience that the United States Army is n
very different thing to deal with from a native
tribe, or even from the Spanish troops with
whom they used to have some business. They
would have learned long ago that the United
States Government is as benefcent as Ito troops
are Irresistible II they had not listened to the
seductions Of those Americans wko processing
TO be their friends, have really been their worst
enemies
The President has conveyed from time 10
time to the commanders and soldiers in Luzon
his appreciation Of their gallant services. In 30
doing he Is the faithful mouthpiece Of the Amer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
y ha a.snmed. AM Know that There has been

not be assumed. All know that there has been
n rush to get In orders so as to secure de-
liyerics this year. but whenever 1t Is found
that deliveries cannot be promised within SIX
months orders are likely to diminish Nor IS
this merely conjecture. For in several branches
Of the business the decrease Of new orders mas
been remarked for some weeks. IL Is also
probable that the high prices now askeu by
those willing to accept orders ut all VIII nave
strong tendency to put of new business uhti'
the future of prices can be better anticipated
They may continue strong through the year.
with largely increased output ana orders lor
products deferred. But experience tends rather
to warrant the expectation that some ylelding
in prices will appear before the orders FOR new
business again become as large as they nave
heen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
Amusemenfs.

IckpEuY OF MISUNDERSTANDING 81 the Opium Rsnx
xNERJC,AS THFATRE-s:l5-We-Un OF tennessee
BfJoC-e:co-Adon!s.
SRoApWAY Shenandoah.
CAsINo-S-Erminie.
fDf.x MI.shFEwax Works. Grand Concert ana Sn'-
matcgraph 80.
EMPIRE TfiEATRE-s 2o-Romeo and Juliet
fs9rsrss ytsSJsr TuF ATRF---S :i5-Ds Wolf Hopper
CARRIcK THEATRE--sl0-Zsza
GRAND OPERA ROrsE---s-plaek Patti =, yor
HAvNFRsTFIN's yICTORIA-s:15-A Reign Of hr'~ ",
iiFRxID soIihRE THEATRE-s:l5-An Arabian Giri'
ExEIrU, sNoon TO n D m.-Coniinuous Performance
KNfrKFRBOCKER THEATRE-S:la-aon r,.,.--
LYcEUM THEATRES ;So-His Exceheney Inc wv"
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN TO ii-1ectriesl snow ss
MADISON SQUARE THEAfhh-o'So -peo""'e 81"
Him -. 4. A.. xoo,
H-t-yv yorstS TfIEATRE-1:45-Tte Man IN the MOON
clsToR,s-f0:1O 10 il-Con;inuous Performance
WALLACE SIS :9o--The Cuckoo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
CONTRIBUTIONS TO DEWEY FUND.
TOTAL RECEIVED BY NATIONAL COM
MITTEE-ANoTHER CIRCULAR SENT OUT.

MITTEE-ANOTHER CIRCULAR SENT QUIZ
Washington May lS-To-days contributions 10
the Dewey Home Fund amounted to S2olo, OF
which sl15S came from THE Brooklyn Eagle
and represents collections made by that paper Inc
total so far received by the National Committee Is
So es5 The following circular to presidents OF
Boards Of Trade and Chambers Of Commerce was
sent out to-day by Chairman Vanderlip:
In order that all parts of the country may take
mart in the raising OF fund to provide home In
Washington for Admiral George Dewey, the as
tinguished bodies representing commerce ana uaue
in the chief cities invited TO take steps LOT Sc
curing subscriptions for that purpose
AS president Of your organization, you are re-
olested to extend such aid your wisdom may
dictate and to enlist your city heartily In Dehalt
of this movement OF patriotic gratitude;
IL may be we'll for you TO publish daily llst OIL
your local subscribers. and to remit moneys Al
frequent intervals to the treasurer OF the fund IN
Washington, with the names and addresses OF the
donors. L,
Temporary receipts will at once be returned. and
duplicates handsomely engraved, OF the same cate
and number, bearing portrait VIII be sent 70 each
subscriber. ., - 1900.
part will facilitate the work OF this committee,
while IL will add impetus to cooperation In other
cities -, >,.,.-,- ..x
The assurance that home In the Nations cap
ital has been provided for him by the popular ar
lection and esteem will be fitting factor In the
welcome to the great Admiral when he LANDS in
his native country on his return from the scene
OF his brilliant victories.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
DANIEL SILLY A BANKRUPT.
GIVES HIS LIABILITIES AT s3o.7is IN HIS rS

GIVES HIS LIABILITIES AT s3o.7is IN HIS rh''
TON
Daniel sully. the actor. who lives at the sts.
House. Broadway and Forty-nrst-st, has nIsa
petition In bankruptcy His liabilities are 49,,
distributed among sxty-two creditors Amohs ~,
creditors are Henry siebert & Co. $500; Richaia
X. Fox. 81. 400: Tony Pastor 1900 for rent; J. y.
HILL 500 on a note and Helen A. Hardy. wv SUI
for royalties pending His assets consist Oh eas.
on hand s.: cash in bank S. clothing. so' oo.
tunes so; watch SIS: a ring, 81; two stage ~.
motives SO one stored at Newport. r. k any ~ the
plays. THE Millionaire" Corner Grocery asspI-
Nolan" Aud Lang Syne, CON Cohro''
tai Prize" and or TWO others 49, ,.,yts>n
Since the bankrupt act has been In force iv' NAN
actors and actresses and eighteen theatrical N'
agers have aled petltions In bankruptcy here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
THE PLANS FOR THE DINNER.

Alfred Chassaud, who Is secretary Of the COM
mittee which Is getting up the $4,000 dinner In
honor OF Admiral Dewey. has not yet received a
reply to the letter which he sent to the Admiral
asking IL the letter written by the Admiral on
March Is could be taken as a positive acceptance
OF the invitation TO attend the dinner 1t was said
at Mr.. Chassauds Office yesterday that reply
from Admiral Dewey was expected by cable to-day
or tomorrow. .
Meanwhile the preparations for the dinner con-
tnue So far Mr. Chassaud has received positive
assurance from seventy-four prominent men that
they will subscribe sl0o each and will attend the
dinner meeting of the committee which has
charge of the arrangements will probably be held
Tomorrow. whether a reply has been received from
Admiral Dewey by that time or not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19

lean Nation. The operations in Luzon have no''
of course, been as sensational or dramatic as
the battle OF the fleets in Manila Bay. But thes
have been conducted with discretion q Vaioi'
a humane moderation and an unfagging energy
well worthy to form pendant to Dewey 8 mas
terpiece. And they are regarded with sus'
tanned approval no less significant than 'ne ue,
monstrative enthusiasm which was pro'ohe'
by the news from Manila Bay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
RUSSELL SAGE'S GIFT.

FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE NEW
BUILDING OF THE woMAN's HOSPITAL.
1t was learned yesterday that Russell Sage has
given $50 900 to the Womans Hospital In the State
of New-York for the new structure which Is soon
to be added to the group Of buildings the block
covered by the hospital grounds. between Forty
ninth and Frftieth sts and Park and Lexington
ayes. Mrs. Sage has long been interested in the
welfare of this institution, which was founded
about 1860 by the late DR.. J. Marion Sims. and
not rpassed by the record Of any other hospital
OF this city. The construction OF the new build
ing will be vigorously pushed during the coming
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
TELEGRAPH ASSOCIATION MEETS.

Wilmington. n. c.. May B-The assoea',O"s "a,
railway superlntendents of telegraph. wn'.' ,nls
been holding its tenth annual convention n.cia
train for Norfolk at 7:S0 o'clock tonight. Inv '.l
ISOLATION decided to-day to hold It's next s" ,',ns
session In Detroit on the third "Wednesday OF ss
1900 A feature OF the convention was suussSSysphy
demonstration OF Marconfs wireless .mxnmss
made by William Mayer OF New-York. Tnon,,', nc
Edison attended the convention as guest IA Ia
assocla ton The concluding session WIZ " w.
Norfolk tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
GREAT DEMAND FOR BUNTING.

The plans which being made for a rousng
welcome to Admiral Dewey when he returns to
this country and arrives in this city have caused
a noticeable rise in the price Of bunting and OF
print cloths which are used In decorating build
ings. There has been such a demand for such
ma terial in the drygoods trade recently that some
of the merchants have estimated that about 20
600 900 yards Of bunting will be used decorations
in this city at the time OF Admiral Deweys ar
rival. -,
Incomplete. and they will depend upon the In
formation to be obtained later as TO the manner
OF the Admirals arrival In the city and the KIND
OF q reception he is willing receive.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
MARRIED ~ SECRET.

A NIECE OF GOVERNOR TANNER TO e. L. BID
WILL OF CHICAGO.
Chicago. May IS GpecaD.-The friends OF r. f.
Bidwill and Myrtle Tanner learned to-day that they
had been married since May without the knowl-
edge OF their parents. The bride Is niece OF Gov
ernor Tanner and her husband is a nephew OF 10.
semi Ridwill one Of the State Grain Commits
sloners.
The affidavit which was signed by Bidwill In the
office of the clerk OF the Marriage License Depart
ment was suppressed through the efforts OF clerk
named John Kelleher
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
LARGEST LAND. OWNER IN UNITED STATES.
THE LATE WILSON wADDrSGHAM had MILLIONS
OF ACRES


OF ACRES.
Kansas City. Mo. May 1s-Wilson Waddinsnam'
who died suddenly in New-York on TUESDAY, was
one Of the bodest spectators in Kansas cry IN ~.
boom fourteen years ago He was associated w"
George F. Winter. OF this city in several OF .n0
largest real estate deals ever made here Tose'ne'
they bought the Goodrich tract OF eignty 49,
paying $4,000 In cash therefor the Gates trAe' "
forty-four acres for $780, 900 cash. part OF Winter
Park and scores OF smaller pieces OF properly All
were finally sold at enormous profits.
It was said that Mr.. Waddngham was the '"s
est individual landowner in the United STATES ~
Mexico alone he owned nearly two million aoe.
OF land In this were the Pablo Montayo grah'o'
$4,000 acres the Anton Chico grant OF S7OOW aceS H.
the Antonio Ortez grant OF l60VD acres, s mu ,hs
Pedro Ormondries grant OF 10000 acres IN ~
Pablo ranch Mr. Waddingham had at the tim n an N
his death thirty thousand head OF cattie an sjso
the Pedro ranch six thousand head he wss-s AZ
Interested IN various land grants In SoV V c
bringing his land possessions up to seVerai ih''"
OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19

II would be interesting to know whetner Ut
Briggss views of the story OF Jonah ana 'ho
whale underwent any change yesterday wheh
the Barbarossa caught fire as 1t steamed away
with Dr. Briggs on board and in putting back
to port cut a hole In the stern Of La Bretagne'
causing the latter to sink two lcebarges.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
J prERPOyT MORGAN'S RETURN.

II was said yesterday In Wall Street that j.
pont Morgan who went abroad several weeks e.
would return about June Several important Nh ~.
ters await M Morgan's arrival. among t ne" Who
election OF successor to William w. sner ,,onai
recently resigned the presidency OF the Na"''-
Rank OF Commerce.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
SUGGESTION FOR DEWEY MEMORIAL

Washington, May Northumberland Corbin'
who Is a member Of the Dewey Home Committee.
has received the following telegram from General
H. G. Otis. at Los Angeles:
Los Angeles Times will aid proposed Dewey
house building fund. Let me suggest that each
State it's citizens. be invited TO defray the costs
of constructing some part OF building then set in
wall a Union tablet bearing appropriate legend,
telling story OF how Dewey's home was built by
hie countrvmen
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
wM. L. CLARK. JR.. PROFESSOR OF LAW

Lexington. =. c.. May lS-The trustees o. Wash
ington and Lee University have elected William
l.. Clark, IT,, OF New York. professor OF common
ana statute law. 10 MI vacancy caused by the
resgnation or Professor Graves. Mr. Clark Will
accept lie Is son OF William l.. Clark OF Win
chester and has made a Reputation "a q writsr of
.Awbooks. 80 "''A "a
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19

Official ignorance has seldom. II ever peeh
more impudent than IT is at this moment uhder
a Tammany administration which doesn't know
that New-York is full Of gambling-houses Dy
permission OF the police.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-05-19
Mr.. Carnegie finds that there are difficulties In
having too good a reputation for benevoience'

II seems the new channel out to sea VIII re-
oure a revision OF our plans for detence' Out
the commerce OF New-York 10 important enough
to permit. the building of two or three new forts
II necessary to accommodate It.