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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
UNITY IND IEXiTION.

Having observed the discipline administered
to Captain Coghlan on account OF his recent uh-
suitable utteranccs. and otherwise received SIT
isfactory assurances OF the goodwill OF the
United States, the German Government IS ap-
parently dsnclined TO take notice OF the seht-
mcnts expressed by Admiral kautz In private
letter which the recipient promptly made pup
lie No doubt it better COMFORTS with the org
nifty of n great nation TO ignore than 10 com
plain of practically unimportant indiscretions re-
vealed in such a manner, but though no speciai
harm was done in this instance the fact re-
mains that such observations as those OF Admit
raj Kautz distinctly belong to the category OF
things which ought TO be left unpublished, and
which therefore ought. we suppose to be left
unwritten man who, standing In n repre-
sentative capacity, is a trustee OF his countrys
credit and welfare can hardly be too cautious
In his private speech and correspondence, espc-
cially when the relations which he Is maintain
ing have already become somewhat strained
And yet man so placed who finds that his
confidence has been betrayed, though he cannot
acquit himself Of blame, is entitled to cherish at
least a mild resentment against the friend who
has exposed his imprudence.
This is by no means the first example of the
kind in the recent history of the United States,
and presumably il is not destined to be the last
OF the series. Therefore without making too
much of the matter, we venture 10 say that the
vanity which converts into public property the
private utterances Of man who happens to be
prominent for the moment does not accomplish
its object The individual who is capable Of
seeking to achieve cheap distinction by such
means may be Incapable Of approaching the
fact, but others are not so obtuse
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30

icism. and has admitted the mythical character
of some portions OF the Old Testament There
are II Is true, many Episcopal clergymen VINO
are familiar with modern Biblical criticism ana
are in accord with its general conclusions. But
for some reason or other the majority, perhaps
seem not to have heard OF IT, and regard II as
an abhorrent thing founded on the writings OF
Voltairc and Thomas Paine.
The motives of those who oppose the ordina-
ton OF Professor Briggs cannot be impughed'
They are undoubtedly acting from high sense
OF duty. But is il not inconsistent for them 10 OPP
pose DIR. Briggs while they admit that many
clergymen in their Church hold SUBSTANTIALLY
the same views? If such views of the BiDie
are damnable heresies why do they not oo
their plain duty and have these men put OH
trial? Surely ii is as much duty 10 put
false teacher out Of the ministry as TO prevent
one from coming in. Nearly all the broau
Church clergymen accept the new views OF the
Bible which Dr. Briggs Is condemned Tor hoid-
ing But their High Church brethren associate
with them on terms of pleasant intimacy, ana
by failing to put them on trial tacitly admit
that their views are within the tolerated limits
Of the Churchs teaching. SO long as this Is
the case. 1t is certainly inconsistent. to say the
least. TO oppose the ordination Of DR.. Briggs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
PERSONAL.

Governor Stone Of Pennsylvania has issued a
proclamation setting aside May as Dewey Day.
The Rev Dr. Charles A. Briggs, OF this city, will
preach to-day In Trinity Episcopal Church, Boston.
Professor Charles Wadsten. Of the University
Of Cambridge. will lecture tomorrow evening UNI
der the auspices OF the Classical Club OF the Uni
versity or syracuse
SAYS THE Philadelphia Record: "A pleasant
feature OF the big meeting at the Academy OF
Music on Thursday night when ceremonies in con-
nection with the unwilling OF the Grant monument
were held was the aRectionate solcltude shown
by President Mckinley for his swect-faced wire.
From his seat in the centre Of the stage the Ma
tion's Executive shot many glances to the Prince
OF Wales's box where in the corner nearest the
stage, sat the first lady OF the land. Each time
the eyes OF husband and wife met smiles illumlned
both their faces. Mrs Mckinley. who suffers from
a nervous affection that makes moving about
arduous. had not compliance ONCE during the DAY
that the President was much concerned for her
comfort"
The trustees Of the University OF Pennsylvania"
saws "The Philadelphia Press" announce the re-
ceIp OF another gift Of SIS 900 toward the OF
constructing the new 10000 law building. This
elf, was made up as an Offering from the friends
and former clients OF Richard c. McMurtrie. who
died several years ago. and II Is given with the
condition that one OF the halls Of the law building
be named McMurtrie Hall tablet properly in
he'd
a hust or portrait OF Mr.. McMurtrie is 10 be placed
there also 10 be kept as a perpetual memorial to
him Richard c. McMurtre was not only one OF
The ablest lawyers OF Philadelphia, but public
snirited citizen. whose character and services de-
sssrve some other memorial than the modest slab
tha, marks his grave under the shadow OF old 81.
Nsrvs Church, at Burlington. ~ j."
When President Taylor OF Vassar was consider
ing his call to the presidency Of Brown University
student OF the latter institution telegraphed thus
"a n yassar girl whom he knew THE Taylor
makes the man. We have thousand men After
Tho announcement OF the presidents decision the
Vas,ar girl responded Wear your old clothes.
We keep the Taylor
Miss Emma Bradlaugh. a sister OF Charles Brad
laugh Is M and In straitened circumstances.
The late ex Governor Oglesby OF Illinois was once
asked what he got by his overland trip to CALL
fornia IN 1910 In search OF gold. No gold,' he
replied but enough experience TO make me what
] am.
DIR. Pearsons. OF Chicago. has promised TO Yank-
ton College OF Yankton s. D.. $4,000. provided
the existing debt OF the institution, amounting 70
about 90 10 wiped out by July ], 1900 Bartlett
Tripp, the representative OF the United States on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
Nstp91ork Dailr Gribm,re
SUNDAY, APRIL 80, 1899.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-The conferences at Manila be-
ween General Otis and the emissaries from Cen
raj Luna were frutless, General Otis demand
Il an unconditional surrender; the rebel Com
lissoners returned 10 the insurgent lines. but
re expected back in Manila with fresh pro-
osals. - Tariff measures are proposed in
hree Australian colonies discriminating in favor
British trade. - The correspondence be-
ween the Emperor of Germany and President
fcKinley regarding the new German American
able project was made public in Berlin.
DOMESTIC.-The reply of General Otis to the
filipino representatives was approved by the
Var Department officials: II IL said that amnesty
viii be the only concession granted to the in
urgents - The Army Beef Court OF In
Jury finished its work and adjourned the re-
President has read 1t. 80 Brigadier-General
George w. Davis was appointed Governor of
Porto Rico TO succeed General Henry. -
Treasury warrants for the S2OOOoUO due TO
spain under the terms of the Peace Treaty were
irawn and transmitted to the Secretary OF
hate.
CITY.-There was a moderate decline in stocks.
- Winners at Aqueduct: Greatland, Lottie
,hevile, Dan Rice, Gaze. Shoreham and Harry
Reed - City officials approved the Ford tax
neasure President Fetner said 1t would add
200. 100000 to the assessed valuations in the
ity. - The President and his party took
rive to Grants tomb and trip up the Hudson
IN the Navy Yard tug Nina - II was an
bounced that work on the subway in Atlantic
we, Brooklyn. Is to be begun at once, and on
he tunnel under the East River as soon as the
consents OF property owners are secured. =
4 demonstration in favor Of the demand for an
ight-hour day was made In the East SIDE ana
mass-meeting was held in Union Square. -
rhe transfer system between the Third Avenue
md Manhattan railways went into effect.
THE WEATHER.-Forecast for to-day: Fair
and warmer The temperature yesterday: High
sst, 67 degrees; lowest, 81; average, o9%.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
A FILIPINO FANTASY.

fantastic tale worthy OF an American
"onti.eypansionist. is put forth by the Filipino
Iunto In London 1t is TO the effect that ABOUT
q month ago one Of the American Commission
orc In tbe philippines entered into secret nego-
tiotions with an agent of Aguinaldo, and that
various proposals were made presumably ny
tho American Commissioner. for a cessation or
bostltles and settlement Of all matters at issue
between the United States and the Iagais' 1t
was proposed that the United States was to
Weld to Aguinaldo practically everything ne
wanted possibly excepting the establishment Oh
a Tagal protectorate over the DISTRICT OF 70
lumbia. In view of these proposals, says the
Junta, Aguinaldo withdrew from his capl'ai'
Malolos But as soon as the American troops
mad occupied that city General Otis issued
proclamation practically repudiatng the pro-
posals or at any rate falling to execute Them
whereupon Aguinaldo, finding himself betrayed
had to resume hostilites.
If the absolutely idiotic character OF this yarn
were not apparent on the face OF II, surncieht
refutation OF it would be found in the story OF
the taking Of MalOlos. Aguinaldo did With
draw" from that place but only just as he mas
withdrawn from various other places. at the
point of n good Yankee bayonet. He always
wthdraws in such circumstances, with admira-
bic expedition and agility. The suggestion that
he voluntarily withdrew and peacefully surren-
dered MaOlos TO the Americans Is simply an
impudent falsehood AIalolos was captured by
assault after several days Of hard and contin-
uous fighting The Tagals held it as long as
they dared and then set it afire and fed. To
say that Aguinaldo gave up the place on the
strength of an American proposal to recognize
his government as an Independent sovereignty
is as preposterous rs to say that Bonaparte sur
rendered ut Waterloo on the strength of a Brit
ish promise to make him King Of England
We shall not be one bit surprised, however,
to see this Filipino fantasy. Munchausenism,
'Rougemontade" or whatever it may best be
called, solemnly taken up and paraded as truth
by the American aiders and abettors of Agui-
naldo 1t is not one bit more outlandish than
lots of the stuff they have already thus treated.
We shall expect tomorrow 10 hear savage de
runciations Of the United States Government
for having broken faith with Agulnaldo and for
having compassed the capture of Maolos by
trickery. That would simply be Of piece with
what has been said about It's promises TO Agui-
naldo last spring and with the attacks made
upon the President for-as they say-breaking
his word in respect TO "forcible annexation. &"
And by the day after tomorrow we shall prob
ably hear that the Washington Government has
hired some professional assassins to poison the
washington Of the Philippines" For Of such
is the 'anti-eXpansionist" stock In trade. OF
late it has been running emptyings," as they
say Down East This ghost story from London
will be perfect godsend
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
THE ORDINATION OF DIR. BRJGG

Il suppose" remarked friend to certain
Bishop of the Episcopal Church not long ago
that the poor Churchmen of your diocese give
you good deal of trouble" There YOU are
mistaken" replied the Bishop with a smile
1T Is the good Churchmen who manage most
of the time to keep me in hot water" What
the Bishop meant, of course was that the good
Churchmen frequently compelled him to take
notice OF opinions and views that as wise
and statesmanllke ruler he might think It bet
ter to disregard The opposition that has arisen
in the Episcopal Church to the ordination Of
Professor Briggs would seem to be an Illus
tration Of this. The fact that Bishop Potter
had set date for the ordination IS presumptlve
evidence that he was satisfied as 10 the doc
trnal soundness Of the distinguished professor
The issue raised by Mr.. Clendenin was doubt
less familiar TO him. And in the exercise OF
the discretion given 10 him as a Bishop OF the
Church he nevertheless assumed the RESPONSE
bllity of deciding that Or Briggs might lawfully
be ordained TO the Episcopal ministry. 1t Is
not 10 be supposed that he will reconsider that
decision made as ii was In strict conformity
with the canons of the Church. The Bishop is
not responsible 10 individual clergymen for his
constitutional and canonical acts, but to the
supreme law or the Church The only remedy
for those who protest against his action Is to
show that he has dsregarded the law In which
case they have a remedy In bringing him TO
trial. In this view of the case the protest
against the ordination Of DR.. Briggs u.s. In ef.
feet, charge that Bishop Potter is violating
the canons Of his Church
The incident brings out in a curious way the
great difference between the Anglican and the
Episcopal churches in regard TO Biblical crit
icism. DR.. Huntington, In his letter to The
Tribune on Friday, referred to the Anglican
leaders Of Biblical criticism, Professors Driver,
Kirkpatrick and Sunday. These and others
who could be mentioned, such as Professor
Cbeyne, go quite as far In their conclusions as
Professor Briggs does. Indeed he has been in
sense their disciple. Their radical conclu-
sions In regard to the Bible have been pub
lished In books that have become standard au-
th0rities on the subject. Yet not only have
they never been called to an account for their
views, but they hold positions Of honor In the
two great universities OF the Church. Another
curious fact is 10 be noted: The most bitter
opposition TO the conclusions Of Biblical crtl-
cism In the American Episcopal Church comes
from extreme High Churchmen. But so repre-
sentative an Anglican High Churchman as
Canon Gore is q disciple Of the RlGAer Crit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30

no apy disposition to take an unfavoraDie atu-
tude the influence Of Brooklyn must certainly
no sufficient to secure this measure or Jusuce
10 the great eastern section or the CITY III
BROOKLYN this tunnel means rapid transit us
much as the Manhattan tunnel. Ihe two' III
tact. will make practically one system, so tna'
with one change-possibly, after tine WIN
ont that-a passenger may be whlried AT en-
press speed from furthest Brooklyn to fur'hest
Harlem. Such possibility of RAPID coihhluhi
cation means more for real consolidation anu
building I'D of common civic life ana sociii
interest among the disjonted parts or thls
coneIomeration of people than all the greater
New.york charters that could be drawn III
century. T..
This tunnel also means something new III
summer homes. Few great cities are less fortu-
natelv situated as regards suburbs. water ana
,.ostes of marshes make most Of our delghtiui
country homes inconvenient in point OF as
tarce or at least Of easy accessibility. Inc
80. u,or,er is robbed Of his due refreshment
in getting to the country IL he has TO crown
and transfer and walk up stairs ana down un
no Is nervous wreck from the wear ana 'ea'
Thousands 90 daily to the country III 'ne Sun
NOR who find the trip Just such burden anu
thousands more who need the air STA! ~ w."
nil the week and 90 out for Sunday only JUST
because they cannot stand the strain OF Tue
troublesome Journey every night and morning
II they could take car near their onnces anu
tn boif an hour or an hour find themselves
without change in one of the country villages
which abound on Long Island. 1t wouid pe a
preot boon Just that boon the East hiVer
trnnol can confer. We hope it Will soon pe
bult. and that no obstacles may be thrown III
ifs Way
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30

~. Samoan Commission and formerly Minister 10
Amstria he one OF the fristees OF Yankton COLLEGE

the Samoan Commission and formerly Minister 70
Austria Is OF the trustees OF Yankton Coilese'
The Rev. Philip r. McDevitt, OF Phiiadeiphia'
has been appointed superintendent or Sa,nSo ,n
parochia schools in the Archdiocese OF fn''''e'P'
II is said that Stephen Crane has bought pace
I'm Surrey England and may run for Parliament;
The house In which Abraham Lincoln ueo 10
owned by the Government, and is maintained ior
free visitation. The Government did not D1y a
until long after some reverent citizens hsu ,. av
had occupied a prominent place years ago as one
OF the defendants OF Wlrz. Rebel prison keeper
who was nj the time the object Of general de-
testation. and whom the man referred 10 consiu
cred unfairly dealt with.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30

The mock marriage Of two children which
took place on Friday evening in a church OF
Coney Island was an offence at once against
decency, morality and religion. 1t is passing
strange that reputable people, and more espe-
cially church members. can lend themselves
TO a travesty Of solemn and important a
rite. We hear many complaints nowadays of
the low estimation in which marriage is held,
evidenced by the frequency OF divorces. But
how can irreligious people be expected to
honor a rite when church members are found
burlesqung It in order to make an evenings
entertainment? And how the children
who were made to take part in this sacrilegious
mummery be expected to look at marriage as
anything more than Joke when they grow up?
Even thoughtlessness cannot serve as an excuse
for such q performance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
THE FTLIPINOS SEEKING PEACE.
FOR UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER.

FOR UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER.
From The Providence Journal
General Otis was perfectly right In refusing TO
nepotIate with the Filipnos for q truce. we had Il
lesson or two from General Tora In truces az
santiago But Aguinado. as rebel Is not entitled
~ The consIderati that could be justly accorded
foreign enemy Ii was surrender or tght that the
commander Of our forces In Luzon offered the III III
rinos Yesterday and one or the other must be
chosen by them Even at the risk OF conducting
guerilla warfare in the mountains throughout the
rainy season. our forces must grant uhcohnitiohai
surrender give no quarter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
NO NEGOTIATIONS.
From The Worcester Spy.

From The WOrCtSItT bVy.
Time was when the would-be Filipino Govern
rnent might have been in some degree useful In the
administration OF the province. much as were the
natives of Porto Rico or OF Cuba, who were con-
tlnucd I'm office But n sefconstituted Congress. OF
doubtful representation or none whatever seeking
Violence and anarchy and making war upon the
only local authority that Is recognized in the civil
lied world. cannot, OF course be permitted 70 con-
Ter with us In official form as II negotiating
treaty OF peace
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30

II District-AttoSney Gardiner will not enforce
the authority OF the Mazet committee. how
would II do 70 hold few sessions In the Bor-
ough OF Brooklyn. and let the contemptuous
witnesses deal with Distrct-Attorney Steele|
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30

Yesterdays crowds at the Tax Commission
er's office illustrated the impossislty Of reach
ing personal property Justly by the present per-
ssnal tax law.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
The Filipinos will soon learn that the way TO
surrender Is 10 surrender

Mr.. Lauterbach thinks the Third Avenue Rail-
road has been very generous to the public re-
Gently. 1t has voluntarily granted transfers"
Yes. indeed! because IL thought ii was good busl-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
Bneiness q ctices

The Central Park Mineral Springs opens TO-
az for the thirty-third season CAhL H. eOhO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30

Gardiner says he will still hunt mastodons in
spite OF the court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30
GRAVE PROBLEMS TO FACE.
From The Boston Transcript.

From The Boston transcript
With the collapse OF the insurrection come some
OF the grayest problems that have ever confronted
the Government They can only be solved by per-
slstency and patience. We must bind up many
wounds and soothe many sore spirits; we can only
establish any real or profitable Sovereignty"
through and not upon local habits and customs
This Il A task 10 which the masses OF our people.
II they conclude 10 adopt the policy on which they
have not vet been heard from In any authoritative
way can most effectually contribute by patiently
allowing experiments to come TO fruit before judy
ing II. ,o,,cy ,,,sr,rrrD
From The Troy Times.
The American policy In the Philippines has been
the only consistent policy. and the only possible
policy short OF retreat. Perseverance In definite
course has been justified again by Its fruits.
DECENTRALIZATION OF THE FILIPINos.
From The Philadelphia Ledger
The Filipino army has really been terrorized by
the Inconsistency OF their assailants, and s In
dtion 10 be rallied for successful resistance This
fact and possibly lack OF provisions and ammuni-
tIon no doubt led the commander 10 propose sus
pension Of hostillties.
FIGHTING STILL POSSIBLE.
From The Hartford Courant
We should not be sanguine because OF the
good news contained In the dspat ches. The end OF
the fighting viii not be tho end OF trouble by any
we arc al the end OF the fighting. There are ru-
mors OF disagreements and factions among the in
surrectos. a part OF them may repudiate this
overture, and make work for our troops until the
rains In We hope not, but IL 10 one OF the pos
sibilities Of the situation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-30

The marriage q Miss Emma Grant Smith dausn-
fer OF Mrs s. Grant Smith. OF Philadelphia, 10 Emu
Uolzhousen took place on Thursday evening IN the
Church OF the Holy Trinity. Lenox-ave. ana one
hundred a md twenty -second-st The Rev. Dr. bows
Hills OF St James's Church. Philadelphia ASSIST
ed by the Rev. Alexander Cummins. performed 'hs
ceremony The bride. who was In gown OF "n'''
satin was attended by maid OF honof' MISS Nl"'-
tina Mcdowell OF Philadelphia. and four brides
maids Miss Bertha NJ. shrady and Miss E Gun
Aims Of this city: Miss Aubertne Grant OF NJ MI
mnst0n p ar Rc harS + Hen,Ee Of HoSoken and
the ushers were Paul Sheldon; Or D. "a ti,rgens
H fTT +, Of Brooklyn Frank p Wood OF Monteair
and John Strong OF philadelphia small r recep-
Non Non t e Gorace Hamilton, No 25 Lenox-ave.
-r,a meaning of May Will have some effect on
weddings but there will be no lack OF these happy
t,ars 70 interest the fashionable world One daring
bride who will pooh-pooh the general superstition
rsgard,np the month OF May as one to be avoided IN
matters matrimonial Will be Miss hatnerhe
chrystie daughter OF Dr. and Mrs Thomas NJ -
chrvstie. OF No. 35l West Fttty-seventh-st.' VINO
will be married 10 II. Percy Douglas. on Weanes-
dav afternoon in St Thomass Church. Ftth-aVe
and Fifty third-st The ceremony VIII be performed
AT s3O o'clock by Bishop Littlejohn OF Long island
an uncle OF the bridegroom assisted by the rector
the Rev Dr. John Wesley broSn r MISS onrysus sue
maid OF honor She will also be ATTENDED by istlss
Miss Polly Hunter niece u o ,ng Who gave his
SSanhelor dinner few evenings ago. Will have MS
brother Archibald Douglas; as best man Inc usn,
Or ,n.y, he Henry Eddy. Paul Armitage. Andrew
= stout. Mortimer Ward and ]. Augustus Barnard
There will be no reception
Another OF the May brides will be Miss Alice M.
schmidt daughter OF Mr. and Mrs. Henry W.
schmidt. whose marriage to Carl schurz Petrasch
will occur at 4 o'clock Wednesday afternoon.
Nav 10 in the Church OF the Messiah. Park-ave
and Thirty-fourth-st. The ceremony will be per-
DaV nr /
schmidt will be attended only by her sister, Miss
Florence d. Schmidt. maid Of honor James
Robson Burnet viii be best man. and the ushers
will be William II. Chesebrough. IT,. Frederic y