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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-22
PRESIDENT LOUBETS MESSAGE.

The new French President confirms the Wis
dom Of his election in the tone Of his first mes
sage to Parliament. That message may be re-
gardcd as n sort of inaugural address. 1t is
general in purport, outlining in the broadcast
manner the nolicv to be pursued by the Admin
istration. Yet It contains something moro than
"clittcrinr ccneralites" without specifically
discussing them it makes known Enthusiastically
the Presidents attitude toward the chief ques-
tons that vex France to-day. 1t will be re-
membered that Immediately after his elecuon
NJ. Ionhet said TO " Bourgeois that he meant
10 nut n stop to the campaigns or apuse ana
insult which were being waged in France. We
find that intention plainly set forth III TINS
message in the demand for equal respect to
the essential organs of society. Nor does the
President neglect TO specify what those organs
are First the National Legislature, which Is
the fountain Of all laws; second. the Judiciary,
or the magiStracy which applies and inter
prpts the laws: third. the National Executive
which puts the laws into execution. ana fourth'
the Army, which safeguards the independence
and integrity of the nation. Inc order III
which these are enumerated by the president
may not he significant of any precedence. lie.
lis reckon that they are all Coordinate anu
equal in importance. At least he proposes 10
nreserve himself or his office. from the storm
Of scurrillty that was poured upon some OF
his predecessors. and while he will not permit
the army to bc illuminated neither Will he
hermit the partisans Of the army to reyilc the
courts of Justice as they have been DONG.
There must be decent treatment all around
That is the correct attitude 10 assume. ana
In II NJ Loubct will surely have the support
Of every sincere patriot Men like NJ. Coppee'
who openly declare that they mean 10 make
use Of the army for overthrowing the courts.
will rage against him. But they are the MI
norItv. in numbers and in influence. The Tres
ident goes straight TO the heart of the matter
in the shrewdeSt and most effective manner
whom no refers 10 the calmnesS and dignity
with which France has just passed through Il
sinrularlv irving crisis and bespcaks similar
calmncss and dignity in dealing with the issues
that disturb the internal affairs Of the Eepuo-
lie If new President can be chosen in a
rational manner, surely the DreyiuS case can
no dismissed of without descent 10 brutality
The pettiness Of the opposition to VI. Loupet j.
now revealed What reason Is there 1or sup
| Dosjng that the opposition to the orderly au-
ministration of Justice Is any greater: Or Wha'
reason Is there 10 doubt that such union oi
/ French RopuhlicanS as that which carried inc
DIV at Versailles on Saturday could in a single
dow and inst as easily and convincin2ly, carry
tho day for the supremacy Of law over brute
ooseion and NJ order over anarchy? These words
% NJ Iouhet are auspicous of great good for
Franco and nothing hut Frances own unWill-
,n,ross can prevent that good from being
realiZpd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-22
Amuesments.

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ACADEMY OF nF -TlN-Day and Evenine-tN,''o
InSaDTNIy or MUsIC-2--S:l5-Ber Atonefneht'
ANFRIC AN-2-S-Micnon. - .our
BLOT THEATRE-2:l5s2e- Browns IN Tow" pr,soons
rPok DWAY THEATRE-2-S:l5-The Three D. , sV
SARNFt;IF HAiIs-2-Boston symphony ofoheS'N'
CASiNO--2-s-Ia Belle Helene .,,.,,.o r.,ands'--
DAYS THEATRE i5--iecture Hawaiian i"a"uS
rnEN MtsFE"Wax Works Grand Concert and cine
xypIRE -2-s2o-IOrd and LADY Alsy Or,
FiFrH AVENUE EAT1SE-2-S;io-A a'u'"~ Rorsnce
10 n TENTH STREET THEATRB-2-s-N r'0~
Of Athlone. -. GO. III. CHRISTIAN
GARRICK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., 49,. r,,-xx
CPAVD OPERA HOCSE-2-S-Hoiel Iopsy ~ w.
S.p, t-N cPT,RA HOUSE c:i5--S:l5-Ine Lars
HERALD SQUARE THEArRE-z'i'-S''' '''
Davenport. -,.. , -. xUo,.ss, Roess'l-s-
At The Sunnysde. ..,-....,. ,orfornance
pr,1Ttrs-Noon 10 II 2. m.-Contnuous performance
EtE,ee-rrp q mails S.ls-Naudeville. 49,.
Ex1ckFrROCKER TIEATRE-2-N:2Ne- ANA. ma vrsTs
,xc.]1rN rItf, TIRE Jreawny OF me W e.
tLtHNDISSv SQUARE TFEATRE-2l s:so-because Sne
Loved Him So. .,r... "a =, % II n NJ
,sr-TP6PoITTAN OPERA HoUsE-s-Do1 I,n,,.-
sit-ppAy fTII.I, NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. VIZ f"'"''
r. STST2' 30 to IlConnuous peroii
80 r rACT('S THEATRE --S--Ihe fehMs 80
vwH1iIA * - IS ;so-At the White Horse ISNerh'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-22
ONE PEoOF or DUPLICITY.

Ono of the things which Mr.. Croker said he
souo ho docIdod that he had talked enough
ebout Tammany's attack on the Mammalian
companv was that the citys parks must DC
preserved for the people. Though charhcterrHc"
by the gravity and rcticence or expression
which statesman OF his callbre properly en-
ploys when discussing public AFFAIRS MS IT,
marks wear the superficial appearance OF nav
ing emanatcd from bosom palptaung VII"
benevolent sentiments for community COZ
dcmned to exist upon n narrow Island densely
covered with fabrics Of brick and stone, anna
which only an occasional oasis OF grass ana
trees delights the senses His argument Is that
il would be n monstrous error. nay. more II
hideous crime, TO permit the elevated railroads
longer to occupy. dcfile and degrade that lovely
little breathing place which looks out upon inc
Bay and therefore Tammany Is not only
bound by the law of its being to eXpcl the IN
truder. bur is likewise protected by panopIy
Of virtue from tho retaliation OF pubic enemy
and the taunts Of n lccntious press.
Unfortunately for Mr.. Croker. the people have
not forgotten nearly so much as he wishes
they had. They remember that Tammany has
been sometimes n bold. sometimes a stealihy,
hut always a persistent. despocr of the parks
TO the full limits OF its abilities. II has con-
stantly maintained that TO reserve them strictly
for park purposes was ridiculous that they
were exactly adapted TO every lucrative scheme
of Improvement which any good Tammany
man happened 10 think Of. and consequently
that II was melancholy waste OF money to
keep them intact for the benefit Of nil the
people Time and again It has been necessary
TO invoke legislative protection from projects of
park encroachment Oh which Tammany had
set its heart. II wanted. for example. 10 I'm
prove" the western edge OF Central Park with
a speedway, and was forced to relinquiSh that
dctestable ambition only after determined
struggle. Perhaps the speedway job was the
most offensive Of long series Of destructive
enterprises. but they all revealed the same
spirit.
And so nobody Is deceived for a minute. In
deed If Il were necessary to specify the par
ticuar marks by which a strike of extraordl-
nary magnitude and audacity is identified we
suppose this sudden prctence Of sOlcitude for
Battery Park would he one Of the first proofs
submitted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-22
ADMIRAL SCHLEY'S DEFENCE.

The most striking thing about the statement
NJ Rcar-A Admiral Schey 10 the Senate commit
foe on Naval Affairs is its absolute propricty
and good taste. Admiral Schleys conduc' III
Santiago has been criticised by the Depart
mont. and many of his friends have asserted
that he was most unjustly treated Evidently
he has believed ne was not getting the creull
he thought himself Justly to have deserved. Dul
he has not felt called upon at any stage OF the
proceedings TO indulge IN recrlmlnauohS Oh
anrrilv to defend his professional reputation.
This controversy over the comparative credlt
Of the naval leaders at Santiago Is unfotu-
nate but 1t ia perhaps natural that under ule
peculiar circumstances there should have been
keen rivalry for the hOnors OF the victory. Inc
simple fact Of rivalry argues no dlscredlt 10
either man. There may be a perfectly honest
difference as TO the merit OF an act. one orlcer
thinking It was right, another thinking II WAS
n mistake. SO long as neither attempts by
any unfair or undcrhand methods TO prejudice
the case. and confines himself to standing on
his own rights as he understands them, there
is nothing in the controversy which tarnlshes
the honor OF the Navy or any Of its officers
This difference between Admirals Sampson and
Schlcy has been kept on dgnfcd plane, at
least so far as official participants are con-
ccrned 1t is pity that some of Admiral
| SchIey's professed champions have not always
| shown the same good taste that the Admiral
! himself displays. For several months he has
rested under the imputation that he did not
! do all that was expected Of him In Cuban
waters With the knowledge that people at
least questioned his efficiency, he has gone
about in perfect decOrum. lie has made
speeches telling about the destruction Of Ger
vera's fleet, without hint OF any friction. He
has told the story as if he had nothing at
stake and made no claim 10 any credit for
himself which he was not willing TO conccde
to Others Now, to the body which seeks Of
fcially 10 fudge OF his conduct he presents Il
measured. self-contained good-naturcd report
Of his actions they appear In his own eyes.
II must be said, also. that Admiral Sampson
has kept strictly within the line Of propricty.
! Whatever criticism he has made Of Admiral
Schley has been in the form Of temperate Of
! fetal reports. such as any officer ought 10 send
/ forward If he Is convinced that the facts war
/ rant IT,
! OF the merits Of the question al issue no
/ man who does not have full knowledge Of the
transactions Of the Department is in position
TO form trustworthy judgment Secretary Long
! gave strong reasons for believing that Admiral
/ Sampson was entitled 10 the chief reward for
/ the naval service in the West Indies Admiral
Schey's defence certainly places his action
In a favorable light and would seem 10 show
that hfx critics nj one time praised what they
afterward condemned. But whether he made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-22

coast Of the islands. then those ports ana ''e
whole Of Lynn Canal and Juneau CITY anu
Douglass Island, will pass into British hahuS'
md that route to the gold fields VIII be uhuer
British control go
That is the chief question at issue. WIN
which the Joint High Commission has 10 deal
There is talk Of submitting II TO arbitration
Under proper conditions that might be the pes'
Man. But the United States Will scarcely oe
eager TO agree TO submit to the decision "
European Power the question Of It's ownership
Of towns built up entirely by it's cltizens anu
occunIed by them Doubtless ii would seem
hard for the British 70 have their klondlKe
region practically bottled up. ana accessloie
only by crossing United States territory. Aet
nj tbe worst we should be doing AT Lynn canal
only what Great Britain is doing to the lrahs-
vaal NJ Delagoa Bay 1t Is scarcely correct ID
liken the case TO that Of Venezuela FOR lts JUST
settlement does not depend upon priority Oh
orcunation or discovery or ancient treaties. bu'
simply upon the Interpretation OF the treat!
made within the present century between Great
Britain and Russia. We are not In the least
surprised at the inability Of the Commission
10 settle Il by this time But we think there
is room for lively hope that when the COM
mission meets again in August there VIII be
found way for these two nations to settle IL
amicably and equitably between themselves
without calling in any third party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-22
TIE PAN-AMERIcAN EXHIBITION.

A bill Is before Congress apprOpriatlng $780,
600 for the proper representation of this Gov
eminent at the Pan-American Exhibition which
is TO be held at Buffalo in 1901. II failed of
passage in the House on Monday through lack
Of n quorum. and went over to Saturday. When
II is brought up again 1t is to be hoped It
will receive the careful attention Il deserves
and be adopted. We are not unmlndful Of tho
dcsirabliiy Of keeping the expenditures of the
Government down TO the lowest figure com
patihle with National interests. But are
inclined to think Congressman will see in this
matter one in which the dignity and welfare of
the Nation are involved. Last July Congress
adopted joint resolution which was approved
by the President expressing the opinion that
the proposed exhibition "wOuld unquestionaby
"bc OF vast benefit TO the commercial interests
"of the countries OF North. Central and South
America" and declaring that the enterprise
merits the encouragement and approval OF
Congress and OF the people Of the United
Estates" If that resolution was sound. as we
believe il was, The exhibition ought 10 be held,
and If the exhibition be held the United States
Government ought 10 be represented at ii in
The best possible manner and the other ma
tons Interested ought TO he Invited officially,
by the President 10 take part in IT, and that
at an early date.
There IS the better reason for asking Con
gress to take this action. because the city OF
Buffalo is I'm no wsc begging for help. On the
contrary she has ,umed the burden Of fnan-
cal responsibility for the exhibition with
promptness and abundant lberaty not sur
passed, II even paraleled, in the history Of
such undertakings. The readiness with which
all classes Of her citizens have come forward
with subscriptions Is gratifying and auspicous
in the highest degree The eminent fitness of
Buffalo 10 be the site Of such an exhibition IS
beyond all question. The situation OF the city
IS most favorable. and the size, wealth and
commercial importance Of It mark It as an ap-
propratc place for 4 display OF the wealth. in
dustry and commerce Of this Nation. The
time. also. is particularly well chosen. There
Will he no other important fair or celebration
I'm that year anywhere In the world 10 inter
fcre with It. The Paris Worlds Fair Of next
year Will not discount It, but rather serve as
an Introduction to IT, And it VIII stand unique
and alone as n fitting celebration Of the first
year Of the new century. The whole cOnccp-
ton Is a happy one, and one which the Nation
cannot afford TO neglect The exhibition should
be made as great n success rs the United States
and the whole Western Hcmspherc-can
make IT, and the United States Government
should be directly identified with the success
in an intimate and paramount degree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-22
THE ALASKA BOUNDARY.

The adjournment of the Joint High Commits
sion. 10 meet again at the beginning Of An
gust is neither to be wondered at nor to be
regretted II does not indicate that the Com
mission has failed in its work. nor that n set
Element Of AT least some of the controversies
between us and Canada Is not to be reached.
On the contrary. IT strengthens the expectation
Of such settlement Obviously. the results Of
the Commissions work must be embodied in
G treaty. which must be ratified by the United
States Senate. 1t would have been idle for the
Commission 20 offer AT this time n treaty deal
ing with 4 part of the Issues before IT, because
there is not time at this season for the Senate
10 act upon IT, and it would be undesirable
10 have it laid over until fall. Moreover, 1t is
desirable to have all the settlements included
in a single treaty. The plan is, therefore, for
the Commission 10 come together in August
and close UP It's work so as 10 nave treaty
ready for submission TO the Senate when the
latter body reassembleS in December next 1t
IS n practical and promising plan.
Assurance is given that good progress has
been made toward settlement of many of the
questions At issue That such IS the case We
have hitherto confidently assumed The most
important question upon which no agreement
cult and formidable 10 deal with, is. as we
have all along expected, that relating to the
Alaska boundary. The disputed boundary is
that from Mount St Elias southwark, between
the Alaska Panhandle and British Columbia.
The points at issue are we have hitherto
explained. whether the southern part of the
line shall pass up Portland Canal or Benin
Canal and whether the whole line shall be
drawn parallel with and stated distance
from the coast Of the mainland or from the
cutermost edge OF the fringe of islands The
DISPUTE ought 10 have been settled years ago
and because il was not then settled il is now
ell the more formidable Interest in it has been
immcasurably intensified by the Klondke gold
discoveries For while this dispute does not
involve the title 10 any Of the gold fields, II
docs Involve the route Of access TO them.
There has been talk about an all-British route
perhaps from the head Of navigation on the
Nassc River by rail 10 the Stickeen. and thence
by any Of several routes northward or, per
haps. from Kamloop, or from Edmonton, on
the Canadian Pacific Railroad. by way Of the
Fraser or the Peace rivers. No doubt any Of
these routes is possible. But they are all long
and difficult Decidedly the shortest aud easiest
route IS by the Lynn Canal, 10 Dyea or Skag-
uay And it is just there that the controversy
IS now centred If the United States conten-
ton shall prevail, that the boundary is ten
marine leagues from the coast OF the main
land. then Dyoa and Skaguay will remain
United States ports and this country will con
trol that route 10 the Klondike But II the
Canadian contention shall prevail and the ten
marine leagues be measured from the outer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-22
Music.
FELIX GROSS. VIOLINIST.

Mr. Folix Gross a youthful violinlst from won
ma made his first appearance before Ne" ~"
oudience-a small one-last evening IN Mehu'iS'o',
Hall II was an attempt to win the faVo' "a .,'
nuhlic on A dlgnined plane, and showed th"t vi
cross has ambition: he had the assistance VI an
orchestra which though small was quite as "'b
os the Dimensions OF the hall would warrant M"
he chose for media In which TO display MS Po"e''
Rruch's q minor concerto. Saint-saenss hoh"o -
nrccoso and WieniawskPs minor Po'on"''''
with the statement OF Mr.. Grosss honorape III
tentions however the favorable 500 OF 'he TO-
ord must cease; for ne by means evlnced e'.'ei
musical talent or technical achievement sulhee"'
IA carry them out TO n successful issue OF even
10 give a basis to reasonable eX3ec'duo" "
making n serious impression upon THIS puohV ~,
technique is sipshod and uncertain. his tone SINAI
and without charm and he did not penetrate WY
far into the musical significance OF either me ''"
certo or the rondo: the latter Indeed lacKen mus
Of the grace and elegance that ought I" cha'a'-
terize H. and the performance. ms whoIe' never
rose above medocrity. II seemed as II MI ''"9'
vera extremely nervous and IL would be only ia''
10 ascrbe to this in some measure his ialIu'' W
make n better impression by his muslclahshlp' dS
well as various unpleasing mannerisms IN oear'"s
and appearance that he exhibited But. AZ inc pest
Il was difficult 70 see why he was put for"aru "
plav the violin in concert There are numerous
violinsts in New York who never thus put ior-
ward who could do well what Mr.. Gross uhoe'-
took to do.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-22
THIS IS THE PROPER TIME FOR LADIES
TO REMOVE THEIR HATsl
And n the hats be not already or the sign works


An interesting story IS told by Professor Dean e.
Worcester. OF Michigan University. who has
just been appointed by President Mckinley one
OF the members OF the Philippine Commission. He
has made several tours through the Philippines.
and In Of his books relates that native Of the
Islands begged from him COPY Of Judge con-
trayiug him I'm the garb % friar. with tin halo
supported by upright from the back or his collar
Mr.. Cleveland was represented IN an attitude OF
devotion with hands clasped and tears rolling down
his cheeks Professor Worcester did not understand
why the Filipino begged 50 earnestly for the cOored
print but aftcr returning from a hunting eXpcdi-
lion Of few days the matter "19 explained. He
found the cartoon Of the ex-presidcnt hung at one
end Of the hut in neat bamboo frame. and in the
evening the father mother AMI all the children fell
on their knees and offered their devotions before H.
Professor Worcester adds that MI. Cleveland IL
the first American President who has been canon
lied "-G.eslie's Weekly
"Mr william Born Dead" was the heading In a
Kansas paper the other day. IL referred 10 the
death OF william Born.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-22
THE TALK or THE DAY.

The manager OF n theatre in Portland, Ore. has
started novel scheme TO make sure that each pa
tron who pays for a seat shall see as much OF the
show as he Is entitled TO- After the orchestra has
finished the overture q sign rises 10 the view CT
the audience from the floor Of the stage. 1t shows
fhoso rnn,,ic NOrla.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-22
LORD CHARLES BERESFORD's JOURsH'
he ARRIVES IN wAsHINGToN-HIs VIEWS
AMERICAN TRADE WITH CHINA

AMERICAN TRADE WITH CHINA
Washington, Feb. 2L-Lord Charles BersS@
reached Washington this forenoon and VIII enA.
here until Thursday. He will sail from NeW'i~'
on Saturday on the Campania FOR England. ~
special commissioner from the Associated Chanos"
OF Commerce OF Great Britain. his mission has oeS
to inquire into British trade in China Ths 'oA
trade Of China he said to-day. Is f55,0p,W. ane q
this Great Britain gets 20 per cent and the uus'
States about Il per cent
The United States trade there" Lord Cnai"
continued, lis developing more than that o. s~
other nation. but it IS mostly Manchura anc ue
north, and the goods do not appear as Ameno
goods mostly. but as British or erman. The ha
development OF the trade there IS due 10 JACK
security"
While in this city Lord Charles Will eau OF ~,
rotary Hay whom he has long known; the SH''1
Ambassador, and probably the President. he 's!
he Is delighted with his reception Throughout ~
country lie has prepared portion % MS 'epo.s
which Will be extensive. and VIII WORK a. ~ y, I,
his voyage across the Atlantic, and prooaoH !"
fortnight after his return.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-22
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES MEET IN COLUMBUS

Columbus. Ohio. Feb. 1.-THE Department OF
Superintendent Of the National Education Asso-
citation convened here to-day the attendance being
fully one thousand persons The address OF wei
come delivered by Dr. J. II. Canneld, prosi-
dent OF the ohio State University. who fol
lowed by Professor J. A. Shawen superintendent
Of the Columbus public schools. The first paper
read was on Public Lands and Public Education
by the State Superintendent ~ Education OF Mary
land r. H. Prettyman. OF Baltimore. This was fol-
lowed by paper on Relation Of Public Libraries
to the Public Schools" by sherman Williams
superintendent Of public schools, Gens Falls. y.
Y y round table for State Superintendents was
conducted by John w. Abercrombie state super
intendent OF Education OF Alabama round
table Of the National Herbert Society was also
held
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-22

During a large part OF It's existence me
North American Review" has been consiuer-
able power for good in American lfe' ana we
hope that It's new proprietor's energy ana eN-
perlence may be rewarded by a continuous en-
hancement Of It's influence and prosperity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-22

mistakes or not, he certainly mas SHOWN MIN
self dignlfcd and self-rcspec'ihg oince'' no"
ever the distribution of honors may h"in' w
determined he will have the respect vi '"'
American people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-22
A. e. HARRIS TO START FOR HIS POST.

Addison G. Harris OF Indianapolis United States
Minister to Austro-Hungary, will start to-day on
the American liner ST. Paul to assume his duties
lie will be accompanied by Mrs. Harris. Matte
Ameen. Consul-ieneral for Sweden and Norway
and Mrs. Ameen Will also be passengers on the
St. Paul
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-22

. We hope that the new Secretary OF the IN
terror has been pleasantly reminded OF d.
tersburg by the polar asrect Of WASHINGTON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-02-22

and indisputable. The Senate mas a"7
passed the bill. and the House ought ~ '''0
no time in following It's example