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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01

viii be precedent, a. will be to the enect tnat
sucn possessions are outside OF the sphere Oh
the United Statec Constitution anu laws, ana
are to be dealt with separately, each according
to the merits of its own individual case.
That, we have repeatedly urged, is the
wise and prudent course. II will leave the
hands of this Government entirely free. Ii the
tariff law of the United States were extended
TO Puerto Rico, as at first suggested, every
other bit of outlying property which the Nation
now owns or may hereafter acquire would have
pretty strong case in demanding similar
extension of the law to it, But if we make
special law for Puerto Rico based upon the
special circumstances of that island, then all
that can be asked In behalf of any other pos
session is that special law shall be made for
it, based upon its circumstances. In that way
the individual interests of our various posses
sions will be best served, and--which is most
important of all-the United States itself will
be saved from the danger of untold embarrass-
ment and, no matter how wide may ultimately
be its possessions and its interests, will be en-
abed TO conserve and TO restrict the Federal
Union within the continental limits prescribed
by reason and by example.
And to the question in constitutional law
whether the United States is really sovereign
nation, and therefore competent to exercise the
powers of such nation, including the holding
of real property as property-we Congress
will simply be assuming that question to have
been settled In accordance with the obvious let
ter Of the Constitution, with the best judicial
interpretations and decisions, and with plain
straightforward common sense. And it will be
leaving the task of reopening the question and
proving the contrary to any one who may feel
inclined toward that most unpromising under
taking.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
aetu1lork DAILY Iibn,re
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 1900.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-Additional casualty lists from
General Butler make the total British loss since
north of the Tugela viii exceed 1000; the Boer
loss at Spion Kop en- January 20 is offclally
placed at % killed and 40 wounded; General
Butler warmly praises the conduct of Colonel
T'lornycroft the British commander who sue
ceeded Woodgatc on Spion Kop; the Beers are
nefng reinforced heavily around Ladysmith;
debate the FitZmaurice amendment censuring
the Government proceeded languidly in the
House of Commons. - General Correa, who
was Minister Of War in the Cabinet of Premier
Sagasta, and during whose term of office the
1snish-American War was fought, died in
Madrid - The Dominican Government has
settled the claim Of the American Bridge Com
pany. == The Court acquitted NJ lola in the
libel suit brought against the novelist by the
Editor CT the Petit Journal" of Paris. -
Berlin paper prints an alleged secret decree of
the Dowager EsapTess of China eXhorting Gov
errors Of Provinces to strong measures against
foreigners.
CONGRESS.-Senate; An exciting debate was
caused by Mr.. Pettigrew's attempt to show that
Admiral Dewey had recognized the so-caled
Filipino republic several Senators openly
cusing Mr. Pettigrew of treason; Messrs Berry
and Teller spoke against the pending Currency
bill. - House: The Indian Appropriation bill
was under consideration, but the debate covered
a wide range of topics.
DOMESTIC.-The Democratic leaders in Ken
lucky haa the oath Of Office Governor ad-
mlnstered TO Senator Goebel last evening on
MS oylng bed and took steps to secure control
OF the state troops which prevented the Legs
lature from meeting on the day named in Gov
--NAOi AoslO4 aQJOufnlnS tndt
body. - The Republican National Commit
tee desires that all candidates for Presidential
electors inns year be nominated by State en-
ucns - The New-York Senate by a unani-
nous vote confirmed the nomination of eX-
senator Hendricks for Insurance Superintend-
ent- - The emergency bill providing for the
school teachers salaries is expected to pass the
Legislature next Monday
CITY.-Stocks We're strong and higher. -
his application to the surety companies for
bonds; Winslow. Lanier G. Co. have been asked
70 JOIN IN giving personal bonds to the Rapid
transit Board - The annual dinner of the
Board Of Trade and Transportation was held
az the Waldorf-As toria. The Friendly
oons OF St Patrick gave loving cup to their
fetirlng president, Justice Morgan J. O'Brien at
a dinner. - TunstaI & Co., a Stock Ex-
change firm, failed for 100000
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. for to-day: Fair
ana cold The temperature yesterday: Highest
90 degrees; lowest, IL: average, 255s.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
AN IMPOSSIBLE TANK"

The absence of European criticism in regard
TO England's tactics in the Boer war shows that
no other country was better prepared to tackle
the difficulties of the situation Several coun-
tries in Europe contain people who dislike Eng
land, and it mas be taken for granted that a
good stirring, startling criticism of the methods
employed by her in her warfare with the Beers
would be acceptable 20 many. Such a criticism
with its possible effect of almost annihilating
Englands reputation for military proficiency.
might have been a national as well as a Jour
nalistic success. Germany is as full of military
tacticians a gourd is full of seeds and these
students of the great Won Moltke are perhaps
the abiest of their kind. In Russia and in
France there are many who devote their lives
10 this study. Yet of this enormous collection no
one has come TO the front to say why or how
England could have done better than she has
done. The explanation of this curious fact is
that they are all similarly unfit for this task
They are ali tarred with the same brush all
backed by the same traditions. and all in
structed in accordance with the teachings of sim
liar experiences. The armies of Europe know
thoroughly THE Soldiers Manual" Different
names may be given to this handbook in differ
ent countries, but practically 1t Is the same
throughout Europe, and the belief is gaining
ground that it is OF no more use in warfare
with the Beers than "The Lady's Handbook;
or, How TO Behave" For the private soldier
military education in Europe has meant How
Not TO Think" and for commanders it has
meant, How to Succeed in Our Way"
Recent occurrences and further explanations
as TO the extreme difficulty of invading a coun-
try that is supplied physically with a continu-
GUS succession OF natural fortresses have given
added weight to what Lord Charles Beresford
lately said. 1t must be about month since
Lord Charles gave IL as his unreserved opinion
that England had assigned to her soldiers an
Impossible task. The words were uttered after
there had already been much disaster and at
that time they could gain but small attention,
but it must be remembered that Lord Charles
had had access TO all the official maps of the
country and the exclusive information concern
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
THE PUERTO RICO TARIFF.

Inc Tribune may be permitted to take special
satisfaction. as We are sure its readers will, in
the announcement that conforming TO the views
which it has urged during the last wear and
with added emphasis since Congress assembled
the Republican majority Of the Ways and Means
Committee of the House of Representatives has
decided upon radical amendment of what is
known as the Payne bill for the establishment
of a tariff system in Puerto Rico The bill as
originally drafted provided for free trade be-
tween Puerto Rico and the United States, and
II aimed to effect that end by the expedient of
extending the present tariff laws of the United
States TO Puerto Rico, thus recognizing that ISL
and, so far as the tariff was concerned as prac-
ticaily part IF the United States. 1t is now
decided 10 enact for Puerto Rico tariff law
identical with that Of the United States with
the proYiso that there shall be a rebate of 70
per cent on duties on all goods imported into
that island from the United States. and to add
10 tie United States tariff law a similar pro-
visO, granting rebate of 70 per cent on duties
on all goods imported into this country from
Puerto Rico. The remaining % per cent of
duties collected in Puerto Rico WILL 1t is reck-
oned, provide revenue to pay for the admins
tration Of insular affairs by the United States
This decision OF the committee is, agreeable
and encouraging, not because it establishes
Rico and the United States. but because it recog-
nizes that Puerto Rico is outside of the constitu-
tonal limits Of the United States tariff laws.
upon different footing from that of the States
and Territories. and TO be dealt with separately
and individually That is the important point
and we trust ii Will be emphasized in the franz
Ing and wording of the bill. The bill should. as
il seems 10 us, contain no reference TO nor men,
ton OF the United States tariff law 1t should
not declare that the Puerto Rico tariff shall he
the same as that of the United States But 1t
should enact that the tariff rates in Puerto
Rico shall be thus and so, the schedules being
simply copied from those OF the Dlngley law.
but without mention Of the latter Then the
Puerto Rice tariff will be, on the face Of IT.
precisely what ii should be, special measure
made expressly for that island by the lawful
legislature of Il, and not furnishing in the |
slightest degree a precedent for the character
OF legislation TO be made for any other insuIar |
~-~-ossions Of the United States So far as II |
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
MUSIC.
DIE wALKUERE" AT THE

die WALKUERE' AT THE OPERA
Die walkiire" was given last evening at the
METROPOLITAN Opera House for the third time this
season Mr. Grau had planned cast that would
draw on the resources of his company in way
that has not before been done and that would show
them in a new light that promised much of inter-
est to his patrons. But the fates disposed dif-
ferentIy. NJ Van Dyck who had been cast for the
part OF Sfegmund that has fallen to his hands be-
fore and Herr Bertram, who was to show his pow
ers for the FIRST time here Wotan. were both
DIPPED and Her Muhlmann. Mile. Ternina and
Nine Gadsk appeared for the first time this
son in the parts of Brunnhilde and Sieglinde. re-
spectively Nine. Schumann-Heink the
Fricka. Here with the substitutions that
changed the aspect of Mr. Gran's house bill con-
sderably, was enough TO make a performance OF
Die Wakjire'' with many points of fresh interest
This interest centred chiefly on the appearance
of Mile. Ternina, whose Briinnhde, though not
unknown to NewzYork-she sang the part under
Mr.. Damrosch's Academy Of Music season a few
years ago-was kearo for the first time the
Metropolitan. 1t is not in tie large mould Of
OF the notable representations that have been
given there but 1t Is a noble and delightful rep
resentation moving in conception. finely felt In all
its details and in singing beautiful throughout.
1t a notable disclosure OF her powers, and
that raises glad expectations her future ap-
pearances. Nine. Gadskis Sieglinde is remembered
with affection for it's dramatic truth and her en-
tire sympathy with the part By virtue of these
she contributed of the most potent elements
in the success of the performance. Herr DIPPED
evidences OF effort and of fatigue but was not
lacking in the intelligence and vgor that are al
Wotan was far from satisfactory either in voice
in dramatic eXpreSSiveneSS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01

conduct Of their business. The iron manufact-
urers could not agree upon price at which they
would part with the nails they made, but the
men VINO used the nails and raised cattle could
nx by combination the price at which the nail
makers could have their beef. Naturally the
Circuit Court declines to sustain any such dis
examination, and also rightly refuses TO make
the law effective by holding the exemptions VOID
and the act generally operative on farmers as
well as others. That would be judicial legisla-
ton to make certain acts illegal which the law
making body has distinctly declared shall not be
Illegal and which are wrong under no law. COM
mon or statute, given TO judges to interpret ana
declare
Undoubtedly there are many evils growing out
of the development of that new phase or INDUS
try loosely described as the trust. Monopones
which restrain trade or control the necessarles
of the people may do much harm under cover OF
doing what they win with their own. But IL
this country is going to deal with these PROB
lens effectively it must do so on right prln-
ciples, and not by class legislation adopted at
the cry of whatever special interest happens at
any instant to have the loudest voice or the most
votes In the market Some particular trust may
Mt q given moment seem most menacfng 10 the
welfare of some class Of citizens and provoke
outcres for special restriction upon 1t. But De-
fore the equal balanced law there is no such
distinction To it oil trust, granger trust' steer
trust, labor trust must be all alike
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
NFW-JEPSEY IS NEVER DULL.

Jerseymen are never at a loss for something
to talk about. Periodically the great ana only
De Voc breaks out from his kindling wood fact-
DRY to enlighten the world about the KIM VI
weather that is coming. and its failure TO come
is of course, chargeabe TO pure cussedness oh
the part of the weather rather than 10 any
laxity on Professor De Woes part.
While the Professor is resting from his e&
hausting labors in the public interest the Raw
son twins, likewise of Bergen County, occasion
ally relieve the monotony by painting the neigh
bors' cows in rainbow hues or INDUCING in even
more reprehensible FRANKS
Then there is a man somewhere down New
Brunswick way who has a mania for stealihs
locomotives by way of matching burglariousiy
inclined providers in the neighborhood OF ELIZA
beth whose speciality lies in the direction OF car
rying off heavy office safes
Just now the subjects offered for discussion
to the Commuters Debating Society are TWO
Jersey City lads who have committed a series
of robberies at their fathers house. Thelr
latest effort in this direction was performed IN
regulation dime novel style, and included the
binding and gaggng of their stepmother.
When there is any dearth of live topics 1t is
always easy to fall back on the Hoboken Board
of Aldermen. The sayings and doings OF that
body furnish perennial texts alike for the cynic
philosopher and humorist.
The man who says that New-Jersey is a dull
place and that it's people are lacking in versa
til:ty is guilty of SANDER most cruel and unjusti-
fable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01

ing it, 1t must also be remembered that the
words came from one who would not shirk a
necessary responsibility. and from man VINO
has proved that he likes a fight as well as any
other freshman But they also came from one
who has nerbaps done as much for the world
peace and the intercommercial interest of ma
tons as any man living. 1t Is no exaggeration
TO say that In regard to maintaining the open
door In China and on other questions LORD
Charles Beresford's wisdom has sometimes
given points to the politicians of the world, and
it is on account of that wisdom, and because he
had inside information when he spoke, that we
think his words should have been more widely
listened TO and valued.
A man who knows the Boer country well ex-
planned yesterday Its extraordinary advantages
for resisting invasion. He was being shown
through a New-York dat, and picked up a tin
used for cooking breakfast biscuits AS he held
1t upside down, the twelve little cups stood up
like small hills from the fiat of 1t. THAT is
much like the present battle ground" he said
Every one of those hills has been made a
fortress, and the road winds through those
"ravlnes-which means that the English have
Ito storm and take every fortress along the line
"of march. They will never do it with this one
army. The land defended by KRUGER cannot
"be taken by any one army, and the only
chance is 70 send in another and equally large
force from the north. This would divide
"kriiger's army into two insufficient parts, and
finally he might fall but in no other way"
If, then, Lord Charles Beresford's earlier die
tum must now be accepted as temporarily cor
rect, the English will at least have the satisfac
ton OF knowing while contemplating the
present repulse that the invading army OF no
other country would have experienced better
success. According to American ideas, there
might have been better scouting done, but that
would not have altered the general outcome.
In one or two cases there may have been a
mistake in making a frontal attack, but the
results have shown that the real and colossal
mistake was in making any attack at sill. In
effect England has been trying to take a mid
continental Gibraltar, and the story Of her con-
tinual uphill fighting has increased rather than
diminished the reputation of her soldiers BRAY
cry. 1t is an old story that has taken rivers Of
blood to write, and this temporary failure has
proved once again that the English private
soldier will always give his life to back up the
mistakes of those in authority. He has not
made any of the foreigners feel that they may
now have an easy time with him, and the hope
lessness of the attack and the length of the
butchers bll' have shown thai the Boer war
has, far. been the mistake of statesmen, and
not that Of England's soldiers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
POINTS ON MEDIATION.

Respect is due to all legitimate efforts to
bring war to an end by means of mediation.
But such efforts should be made with equal re-
spect for the facts Of the case and for the pro-
prieties of national and international procedure
The first requisite of mediator is neutrality
For men to proclaim themselves violent parti-
sans with one breath and with the next to
clamOr for mediation is both illogical and often
sive. To say Great Britain Is a pirate nation
land is waging n wicked war upon the Beers
wherefore demand that she stop fighting
land submit her case to us for mediation and
arbitration" would be to make of ourselves
spectacle for the scorn Of gods and men, For
the President to approach Great Britain with an
offer of mediation admittedly made at the de-
mand of the enemies Of Great Britain would be
little short of an affront to that Power If it
did not provoke resentment it would provoke
contempt.
The fundamental principle of arbitration upon
which the American delegates at The Hague
most strenuously insisted is that it shall be
voluntary on both sides. In the present case not
only has there been no indication that either
party Is inclined toward mediation, but there
have been the most explicit and authoritative
declarations that at least one of the belgerents
does not want mediation, would not listen to it
and would regard the offer of it as an act at
east lucllulilS toward uIIrlenQIlIleSS IN SnCn
circumstances, with what consistency or grace
could this Government intrude itself uncalled
between the combatants in South Africa?
In acting under treaties the legendary advice
of Mrs. Glass may well be borne in mind First
secure your treaty. Do the estimable gentlemen
who are so hot footed for the United States to
act under the provisions of The Hague Conven-
ton realize that the United States Is not vet a
party to that Convention? Until that Conven-
ton or treaty is ratified by our Government this
country has no more to do with 1t than with the
Lun Yu of Confucius
And, talking of Confucius, the Golden Rule, of
which that sage gave a converse paraphrase
may also be commended for consideration. The
United States has been particularly touchy upon
the subject OF Intervention when on more than
one occasion, there has been talk of its being
cssayed by some Tertium Quid in one of our
little chickering's 1t will be just well on all
occasions for this Nation TO refrain from doing
to any other that which it would not have liked
any other to do to 1t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
TRUSTS AND TRUSTS.

The decision of the United States Circuit Court
In Chicago declaring unconstitutional the "anti-
monopoly law" of Illinois is one to set the
champion trust denouncers thinking and Der
haps denouncing some more. 1t brings them
face to face with the fact that combination in
restraint of trade is combination in restraint
of trade as much when II deals with milk as
with milk cans. 1t tells them that the acts of
the man who makes a hammer cannot be legis-
lated against by rule and the man who
Yields one protected in similar activity by an
other. And happily 1t teaches that lesson in the
city where perhaps more than anywhere else in
the country such instruction is needed though
it ought not 10 be wasted anywhere
1t might be thought that in this land of
boosted equal privileges one of the most ele-
mentary and generally accepted doctrines would
be that forbddng class legislation We hear a
great deal about the evils of class legislation bur
the people who are loudest in that talk are rarely
willing to apply the rule to themselves NO
class legislation" generally means no legislation
against and as much as possible for the particu-
lar class or interest of the agtators Thus. a
little time ago the city government of Chicago
had presented to 1t a serious proposition forbid
ding its police force to protect the life or prom
erty of an employer engaged in a labor DISPUTE
Anybody who would might In the name of labor
make any sort of demands upon him. no matter
how unreasonable and If strife could be stirred
up over the affair ne was forthwith put beyond
the protection Of his country's laws. So primary
instruction In the meaning of democracy is de-
cidedly in place at Chicago. The "anti-monop-
oily law" of Illinois made sharp distinction be-
tween good monopoes and bad ones. 1t ex-
empted from its operation all agricultural prod
uce or live stock in the hands of the producer.
Thus, it was legal for one class OF citizens to
combine to raise the price of certain articles OF
commerce, but criminal for another class to do
exactly the same thing. All the farmers of the
State might form a trust TO fix the price of
wheat, but the commission merchants were for
hidden to enter into an understanding for the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-01
Amneemfnfs.

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