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New-York tribune., 1899-05-18

yo d,d not hesitate TO say at that time that
Gcasons attitude was not merely original put
heroic and that he would probably be elected.
He was elected, though our impression Is tnat
the palladium of liberty was subsequently as
saulted In his person. and that he was counted
ont by the exponents Of Jeffersonian Democ-
rocy. That untoward circumstance did not,
however. impair the majesty Of his conduct and
dcmeanor. and we should have been deeply
pained II he had misnterpreted the language
in which we described so extraordinary n per-
formance.
For the same reason we deplore the mlscon-
ception which now afficts Mr.. T. Estrada
Palma. and which we would faln attribute TO
an imperfect acquaintance with the noble Eng
Iish tongue. We alluded. for example, to his
disclosure as "remarkable." Would he have
had MS say that it was commonplace ana IN
significant? We referred to the calm man.
ner in which he made It. Would he have pre-
fcrred to be described as in n state OF aglta-
ton? We quoted. as from the post'bellum
confessions of a Cuban statesman" the words:
"To Junta: c'est moi: but Louis XIV in his
dav was a considerable parsonage, with whom
,ro novor imagined that Mr. Palma would deem
# an affront to be compared merely by way
Of indicating his solidarity, so '" 'p.'N
did it is true intimate doubt OF the aoVisa-
bllity of sending Cubans back by the transport
load to an island where there already appears
to be superiuity of malcontents; but tnat is
n political and economic question concerning
which the opinions Of honest men may dner'
We hope that on further reflection Mr. raima
will perceive that he has done us injustice that
he cannot afford as an individual to relinquish
the serene assurance which made him so distin-
gushed and successful as Junta, and hat
his determination to retire to obscurity is un'
worthy Of bis fame.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
WAITING FRANCHISES.

Corporations are especially foolish when they
argue that the value Of franchise granted Dy
the State or local government cannot be ascer-
tanned. Neither can the value Of any real estate
with exactness But for the purpose OF equltaDie
taxation the value of either can be determined
with sufficient accuracy by any who honestly
seek a real and not fictitious valuation The
actual earning power can always De approx
imately ascertaned. determining the value OF
the entire property, both physical plant ana
franchise When the taxable value or the
plant has been determined as 1t Is now, notn-
ing is needed but to deduct that from the total
value indicated by earning power to reach the
taxable value of the franchise. The market
value Of securities Is one mode which capapie
assessors will not fail to use for determination
of the total taxable value. Good judgment VIII
he needed constantly to make allowance Tor
fictitious depression or imitation OF such values
NJ securities. where they appear to diner ma
+erially from the values indicated by earning
power.
Tn this respect It is possible that some good
might be accomplished by requiring every hold
or of a public franchise to make each year
moro definite return Of business than any now
renuired including volume In quantities. gross
receipts operating expenses and interest II
any. paid on debts. There is no excuse for Oh
iecting on the ground that disclosure or TIE
affairs of a corporation may do it injury, for
It ought to be fundamental condition OF the
granting Of any public franchise that the Dusi'
ness transacted under it shall at all times be
50 far disclosed that the people can Judge
whether the franchise Is abused or not The
mower to tax is one of the proper modes ~
which the public can restrain abuse. There
might well be full provision also that, IN addi-
ton to the return of business verified by the
oaths Of those in charge Of it, when the correct
ness of an assessment is disputed the assessors
should have full power to examine all corporate
books or business records
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18

manltarlans dccry all such efforts. They say
.war is hell" and nothing else can be maze
of II. and until 1t can be abolished altogether
II Is Idle to try to humanize 1t. Sucn con'en-
tions seem to us at direct variance with fac's
and utterly absurd. One has only to contrast
let us say, the sacking Of Magdeburg WIN tue
capture of Santiago de Cuba to see how vasuy
war has been already humanized. Ihere Is
room for further reform on the same lihes' anu
fbere &c room TO hope that this Congress VIII
effect II.
The principle of arbitration has been much
discussed in the last few years not always win
favor though we are convinced. with on the
whole an increase of favor. Nations are not
vet ready to abnegate their sovereignty ana so
orc not inclined 10 bind themselves to hard-and-
fos+ ,nrarIable and universal schemes or ar
b,trot,on They retain the belief that arbltra-
zion. to be morally effective. must be voluntary
and not coercive Nevertheless, the readiness
10 resort to arbitration is growing among all
nations. Every new application Of the principle
confirms II In popularity which we mean IN
terna tional-favor Nor and more nations arc
settling disputes between themselves by mutual
arbitra,ion-as Great Britain and France ala
theirs In Africa only the other day. More ana
more they are COUllip 10 suUhii' uioP"'N'
they cannot thus settle to the arbtrament or a
third Power as Great Britain and Venezuela
are at this moment doing. 1t will be within the
ability of this congress TO give n marked impetus
10 that movement; and while It may not estao-
lish any fixed international tribunal OF arbtra-
ton. It may perhaps do something toward
formulating general code Of procedure when,
II not compulsory, shall get be means OF
great convenience and expedition.
1t is a matter of profound satisfaction that
the United States Is one of the parties 10 'nis
parliament of Man" We venture to hope tnat
NOT even the most timorous of those who depre-
cate "entanglng alliances will disapprove ts
being such. As we have hitherto pointed out'
several of the most practical and potentially
benefcent proposals before the congress "fe
especially identified with American policy ana
practIce. Their success will in measure be
triumph Of the genius Of American INSTITUTIONS.
II is not to be forgotten, though the interest OF
II no chiefly sentimental, that In this very "Huis
ten Bosch" or House In the Wood, an Ameri-
can statesman and scholar. Motley, did much
of his nfe's best work, and that a portrait OF
him will look down upon the sessions OF the
Congress. We may hope, not vainly, that ms
later generation Of American craftsmanship and
scholarship will do in that place even greater
work. not for the advancement Of American
interests and for the glory Of American let
ters hut for the well-being Of the whole human
race
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
A SPLENDID SWORD FOR DEWEY.

Washington. May IA notable feature OF 40. %
miral Dewey's arrival in Washington VIII oe 'n'
presentation 10 him by the President OF the SUPERB
jewelled sword made by authority OF Congress a..
a testimonial from the Government The swol'
was completed some time ago. but. owing 10 W
delcacy and great value It was deemed best not ="
send It to the Admiral. II Is now in saie cs
posit vault awaiting his coming. ~.
The presentation TO the officers and men OF s tns
Admirars fleet of the handsome medals autnori.us.
The medals are being made by New-York nr,. s
and will be completed next Friday. There ~, az
ahout I zoo OF them. Congress having directed tns'
each oficer and In the fleet should receive ons
Those not distributed personally 10 the omcss.ss
and men in this country probably Will be forwalus''
TO Manila through the Navy paymasters for p'e''
entation there.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
TO MEET GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT.

Invitations to meet Governor Roosevelt at the
handsome new home OF the Civic Club have been
sent among others to Colonel Daniel Appleton
Avery d. Andrews. Charles c. Beaman. George +.
Baker, Vernon NJ. Davis. Senator elect Channcey
NJ DeDew Dorman b. Eaton, a. Gruber, T. l..
Godkin' the Rev Dr. David H. Greer. the Rev. DR..
William r. Huntington, exIJpdse HoWanS Rbra Rsbbm
Potter John E. Parsons. ex-Judge W. ". X. Oh
colt. Major-General Charles f; Roe. Jacob A. klls
William L. Strong, the Rev Dr. Ihomas u1rS =; Shces
semblyman f. II. Falows. Everett p Wheeler
John Proctor Clarke and Assemolyman fopert
Mazet. - - .,,.,,
The Governors address will be in harmony Win
the well-known object OF the CLUB
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18

realized. Here, at any rate, he VIII be recRoneo
innocent the moment the charges against him
are iudcially declared not to have been proved;
for here we assume a man to be innocent until
nc Is proved to be guilty, and throw the onus OF
demonstration not upon the accused but upon
,he accuser In France the reverse Is true But
II NAV well he that his innocence Will be not
only negatively but positively established
That may be done by the positive hxing OF
tho guilt upon some one else. There Is no more
impressive feature of the case than the way IN
which dlscredit and ruin have come upon nearly
nil the accusers Of Dreyfus Esterhazy Is self
pillorled 10 endless infamy. The grotcsque Du-
paty. who dubs himself Du Patty de Clam, Is In
disgrace and degradation. Henry was elther
murdered or committed suicide. And so we
might 60 through n long list. Even the Gener-
ais and Ministers who either connived at or con-
sented to the awful travesty on justice now find
their names besmirched and their careers
bllghted The mill is indeed grinding. and there
are not few who will in its ineXornble grasp
he ground to powder. To us the most inspiring
feature Of the case is-after the yindcation OF
truth and justice-the conduct Of France her
SELF She has suffered, no doubt some deplora-
ble experiences. But, on the whole, 1t Is ex-
actly true, as NJ. Guerac says. that splendid
record OF courage and generosity has been made
by the soundest part Of the French nation. And
In making that record and in fighting the good
fight for the victory with which we believe that
record will presently be crowned, the French
nation has done a worldwide benefaction to the
human race
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
1muaememts.

AcApEaY or MUsfc--s:l5-King OF the Opium inns
AMERICAN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. OF IennesSee'
yOU--s20-Adonis.
CASINO-S--Ernlinie.
Dkl.YS Observation-Disclosures Great ftnny -. rn.-
rDEN N,rey E;-Wax Works Grand Concert ana Sne-
n.atograph. 80.
EMPIRE THEATRES: :2o-Romeo and Jnifet ,,n,r
rIFTfI AVENUE THEATRE-s:io-De "c't f'P''''
GARRICK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. -,
GRAND OPERA HousE~-s-Black Paw. =, rr~oe
HAMMERsTEIN's vICroRIA-sisIA Keisn sb,sn os . air,
KETTH's--Noon TO II .. m.-Connuous performance
ROSTER & &BIALs-s:i6--veudeville -,,-.,
KNlCKERBOCKER THEATRE-s:1H- 1H-Connct,e. ....r-,or
IYCEIJM THEATRE-2s-His Eseeeney Inc n,S o shnr
MANSON SQUARE GARDEN-2 10 i1--Hectrica Snow,
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE-s3o-Because she Ho'e'
Hin SO. - -. 4, a.. uo,r
NFw-YoRK THEATRE-T45-Ths Man In the Moon'
PASTOR R'S-i0S0 10 3f-ContInuous performance
WALL.ACK IS 2o-The Cuckoo.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
FUNERAL OF SAMUEL WYMAN. JR.

The funeral of Samuel Wyman, jr.. who died last
Tuesday. will be held this morning at the home
OF his sister. Mrs. Herman d. Adrich. No. 200
Madison-ave. Burial will be in Greenwood Gene
terry.
Mr.. Wyman was born In Baltimore in 1923 He
the OF Samuel Wyman. OF the old mer-
camille firm OF Tiffany. Wyman Co. His educa-
ton was received in New-England. For many
Herman D. Aldrich. in the Joint management Of
their estates, after the retirement Of the latter
from the old drygoods commission firm of Nc
Curdy Aldrch & Spencer, OF this city. u Mr..
Wyman married Miss Helen Cotton. OF Phila-
deiphia, who died after the marriage.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18

The advantage Of attempting to pass Rapid
Transit hill at the extra session is extremely
doubtfuI but II might be well TO pass an amend
,,.ort - tho East River tunnel bill more accu-
rately defining its purpose II the Mayor shou'u
veto such an amendment his action would throw
. usofr, light on certain rather mysterious pro-
ceedlngs in which Tammany seems 10 De taAins
a keen interest.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
THE RESIGNATION OF DIR. HALE.

A SURPRISE TO HIS coNGREGAT1oN-No ACTION
TAKEN ON IT.
Boston. May l7.-The resignation Of the Rev. Or.
Edward Everett Hale came In the form OF a let
ter addressed TO the Standing Committee and pro-
prietors OF the South Congregational Church. who
were In session last night. DR.. Hale said he had
begun to realize that the church needed man
who could serve a minister as well as a preacher
The letter expresses his tender love for the people
among whom he has worked for so many years.
The resignation was unexpected that the COM
mittee took action
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
Ia JUNTA IS MISTAKEN.

1t Is with surprise and regret that we hear
Mr. T. Estrada Palma, the late Cuban Junta,
complaining Of the manner In which The Trib-
une one day last week spread upon the record
his own account of the constitution and opera
tons of that interesting organization. Until
Mr. Palma took the world into his confidence 1t
had been the universal belief that the Junta
was composed Of considerable number of
men whose commission he bore. whose purposes
he executed and In particular, whose funds,
variously obtained he dlsbursed In accordance
with principles and methods more or less accu-
rately defined by more less competent au-
thorlty. For a long time prior to the outbreak
of hostilities and throughout the war this gen
eral understanding prevailed. being. as we re-
call the facts. sedulously cultivated by serious
and frequent reports from headquarters con-
cerning the deliberations activities and aspira-
tions of the Junta In the interest OF Cuban
freedom and supported by dispatches from the
National capital recountlng its efforts TO estab
lish official relations with the National Govern
ment Naturally, therefore, Mr.. Palma's sud
Cen but placid announcement a week ago that
ne himself alone comprised the entire outfit
being, as II were. the cook and the captain
bold and the mate OF the Nancy brig. and the
bo's'un tight and the mldshipmite and the
crew Of the captains gig, was emlnently cal
culated 10 astonish the natives. But in our
case, at least amazement was mixed with ad-
mraton Our emotions were somewhat similar
10 those which we experienced when the Hon.
Patrick J. Gleason, in warm contest for
the Mayoralty Of Long Island City, proclaimed
bis position in these memorable words: There
'aint no party. there amt no platform and
there amt no campaign. It's just Gleason"
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
CHOSEN RECTOR OF ST. MARYS SCHOOL

Raleigh. N. c., May IA special dispatch 10
THE News and Observer from Tia rboro. ~ c..
SAYS that the trustees OF St. Mary's School to-day
unanimously elected to the recorship cf that school
the Rev T. ID. Bratton OF Sparanburg. a. C. Mr..
Bratton is rector OF the Episcopal Church at
Spartanburg and holds tho chair of history In Con
verse College for Women. He Is the son Of the late
ure. well personal character. is Thought to be
pre-eminently fitted for the place.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
NEW UNIVERSITY CLUB HOUSE OPENED

The new University Club house. at Fifth-ave.
and Flfty-fourth-st was Informally opened last
night For four hours the members OF the club
thronged the rooms OF the rev building Toe
structure was brilliantly lighted throughout and
an orchestra stationed In the main reception room.
played while the members wandered about on their
tours Of inspection.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
NEW HALL FOR HOBART.

TO BE ERECTED AS A MEMORIAL TO THE LATE
BISHOP COKE.
Geneva ~ Y. May 1.-THE sixty-second annual
council OF the Diocese OF Western New-York OF
the Protestant Episcopal Church closed here to-day.
II was decided to erect memorial hall In connec-
tion with Hobart College. at cost Of $4,000 as a
memorial to the late Bishop Coke, OF the Diocese
of Western New York.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18

With the appropriation made and the contract
awarded for the removal of the reservoir the
last doubt about the realization of the Public
Library scheme seems to have disappeared The
practical operations which are to follow ought
to be as rapid and continuous as the prehmi-
naries have been slow and interrupted
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
TIE WILL OF T. NJ. DYCKMAy FILED.

The will OF Isaac NJ. Dyckman was nled for psv "
bate In the Surrogates office on Tuesday. is'
will was executed on March 20 last. and Mr. pycA,
man died on May 9. All OF the estate 10 dW'aeS
Dyekman. the widow. receives $4,000 and sl o.
the testator's household goods and the house 4
Dean and Fannie f. Welch. daughters Of ne
testator. receive s5O each and the income q az.
residue OF the estate. Daniel f. Seybei Az az
ander NJ. Welch and the widow are named - "
ocutora
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
DINNER FOR JAMES E. MARCH.

The Loyal Republican Club OF the Win Assembly,
District will give a dinner for James +. Marcn
Tho leader of the district who was recently ap-
noInted Port Warden by Governor Roosevelt The
dinner will given at the Broadway oosnvelt
and Senator Depew have been invited 10 attenu
Alfred r Ommen recent candidate for state sen
ator against Senator Tim Sullivan Will preside
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
NOTES OF THE STAGE.

James A. Herne has been engaged TO make the
production OF THE Children of the Ghetto" the
s,a 90 version of Israel Zangwns novel of the same
title Mr. Zangwlll himself will come to this coun-
try about August /. and he and Nj; Herne VIII
work together in staging the pay. The play VIII
be first acted at the National Theatre in Washing
tom on September 49, and will be played at the
Herald Square Theatre on October l6
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
Ex-pREsIDEyT or HONDURAS AT MOBILE.

Mobile. Ala. May 17-Polycapo Bonllla -Presi-
dent OF Spanish Honduras. reached here yester-
day. He will not discuss his object but is stop
ping here. II is said he wants an interview with
Drummond the revolutionary leader. the desire
OF the Executive of the Republic being for peace.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
HUGH BONNER PRESIDENT.

Hugh Bonner. ex-Chief of the Fire Department.
has become president Of the New-York Fire Pro-
tective Company.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18

Henry J. Goldsmith testified yesterday oelore
the Mazet Committee that his appointment as
an appraiser on street openings was great sur
prise to him. 1t is sad to reflect that such ap-
pointments are no surprise to the people.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18

Mr. Moss appears to be laying a pretty sub
stantial basis FOR some perjury trials in the near
future.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.

At noon yesterday Miss Albertine Oberteuner
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. John H. Oberteuher was
married TO the Rev. Marion Law, rector OF 81
PauIs Protestant Episcopal Church. at PawtucKet
r. l.. in St. Jamess Protestant Episcopal Church
Madison-ave ard Seventy -frst-st. The Rev Dr. H.
Walpole Warren, the rector performed the cere-
mony. which was followed by a breakfast at the
home Of the brides parents. No ~ west Fifty
seventh-st The bride. In a gown OF white satin
was attended by Miss Carol Hastings Oberteunsr
@ cullonsh. Miss s''S Maude ", D. Denny. Miss Mabel
Rusche and Miss Leontne n. Meade as brides- ttsi,
and the ushers were the Rev Conrad Bluhm Isaac
Bidde Thomas. Frederic Mason and Henry a.
Rusche
The passengers on the public road coach Pioneer
yesterday. on its regular trip from the Holland
House to the Casino at Ardsley on-the- Hudson
B. W. Horton. rG Mr.. and i Mrs J. r shea. Mr.. and
Mrs. George e. Armstrong. Miss Clark Miss Grace
end Mr. and Mrs. Seeiey. Frederic Bronson was
the whip.
The Shakespeare evening at Ogontz School VII
summon a number of New-York society folk to
that charming suburb Of Philadelphia to-morro"
evening. The play OF the evening s to he THE
Merchant Of Venice" and It will be performed by
4 company consisting entirely OF young women AT
present students at Ogontz. with the single eT-
ceptlon Of the part Of shyock which VII be I'M
a recent graduate Of the school. and now a student
at New-York University ard secretary OF tne
Ogontz Association of New-York. the incldental
and entre-acte music will be rendered by the Ogontz
Orchestra, composed OF students OF the school
Mr.. and Mrs. John Blake Baker Will start on
June Is on the Auguste Victoria for extended
trip through Norway Sweden and Russia returning
In the fall by way OF the Orient.
programme OF Kipng rectations ana songs
was given by Arthur Edward Stahlschmdt, as
sisted by Herbert Wtherspoon. yesterday after
noon in Theodor Bj0rkstens studio. Carnegie HAN
A number of well-known people were present
Washington May 1.-THE marriage Of Miss HaE-
riet Ward of this city, ar.i Chandler Parsons An
derson OF New-York, who secretary Of the
Behring Sea Commission, and more recently secre-
tary of the American Board of Joint High Com
missloners took place to-day I'm St johns Church
the Rev Dr. Mackay- Smith officiating: Secretary
Hay and many other weil-known people witnessed
the ceremony. After a wedding breakfast the
newly married couple started for an extended
cruise along the Atlantic Coast.
Chicago May II (SpeciaD-Dr. Clarence Wheaton,
son OF General Lloyd Wheaton. was married to-
night the bride being Miss Caroline Georgiana
wilt, the daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles T.
wit. The brides only attendant was Miss Lucille
Dent daughter Of Captain X. c. Dent. OF Fort
Leavenworth. The Rev. Mr.. Rankin, OF New-1 orK
performed tho ceremony The bride is a we'll
known local musician and painter, Dr. Wheaton
reception Dr. and Mrs. Wheaton left the city Tor
Eastern trip.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18

The annual public gambol Of the Lambs Will take
place at the Fifth Avenue Theatre tomorrow
afternoon. Several of the best-known actors now
In town will take part In the buresques which VIII
he offered
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18

The fact is worth noting that Governor Roose-
welt retains complete control Of the franchise
tax situation. and shows no signs Of relinqush-
ing his grip.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18
Businfss Notices.

co"N~>|"'"~>N>>>
Roll TOP Desks and Office Furniture.
Great Variety Ct style and Price.
T. @. sELLEW.
No III Fulton 81
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18

A programme OF Kipling recitatons and songs
was given by Arthur Edward Stahlschmdt, as
sisted by Herbert Witherspoon yesterday after'
noon in Theodor Bj0rksten's studio. Carnegie Hail
A number OF well-known people were present
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18

Miss Rose Coghan will make her temperance
In vaudeville at Proctor's Twentythird Street
Theatre Monday. She will present the little play
Between Matinee and Night" She will be sup
ported by John 7. Sullivan.
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18

Mr.. and Mrs. John Blake Baker will start or
June Is on the Auguste Victoria for an extended
trip through Norway Sweden and Russia, returning
In the fall by way OF the Orient
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18

The passengers on the public road coach Pioneer
yesterday its regular trip from the Holland
House TO the Casino, at Ardsley- ont the Hudson
were Mr. and Mrs F. D. Brewster. Mr.. and Mrs.
b. w. Horton. Mr. and Mrs. J. + Shea Mr.: and
Mrs. George E. Armstrong Miss Clark, Miss Grace
and Mr.. and Mrs. Seeiey. Frederic Bronson was
the whip
New-York tribune., 1899-05-18

The Tribune has received SO from ho"s, -.
Lockwood for the Dewey fund. Inc none ys.or naS
Scnt N Ellis II Roberts treasurer, Washington