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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1900.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-General Warren's division Of Cen
eral Buffers army crossed the Tugela at Colenso
after slight resistance by the Boer rearguaro'
General Roberts sent q casualty list OF thirty
nine British officers killed or wounded on the
dodder River, the wounded including Generals
Knox and Macdonald; an unconnrmed report
from Berlin said that Cronje was surrounded;
Colonel Baden-Powell and Commandant Sny-
man exchanged sharp messages at Mafeking.
- The German Government was defeated in
the Reichstag on a motion to repeal measure
enforced in Alsace-Lorraine. - General
Jacquey while witness before the French High
Court (Senate) created scene by threatening
a Senator - Henry Duff Trail. Editor Of
Literature" and we'll known newspaper man
and author, died in London.
CONGRESS-Senate: Mr.. Penrose announced
his intention to call up the Quay case to-day;
consideration Of the Hawaiian Government bill
was continued; in executive session the Sa-
moan Claims Treaty ratified. - House:
Debate the Puerto Rican Tariff bill con-
tinued. the speakers being Messrs. Ray, Brom-
We'll. Henry and Long.
DOMESTIC-Two islands in the southern
part of the Philippine Archipelago found TO be
outside the boundary fixed by the Peace Treaty
will be returned to Spain. - The Democratic
National Committee will meet in Washington
to-day to fix the time and place for holding the
Hav' in replying to ex-ConsuI Macrum's charges
said that an alliance between the United States
and Great Britain impossible. - 1t is
reported that Governor Roosevelt mas aoandoned
the Canal Improvement bill-at least for the
present session.
CITY-stocks were dull and irregular at small
final changes. - A new plan for financing the
Third Avenue road was made public - The
rapid transit contract il was announced, will be
signed on Saturday. - The Board OF Public
improvements adopted the minority report pre-
scented by Commissioner Dalton establishing the
water rate at lower figure than the majority
repOrt recommended. Andrew Carnegie held
a conference with Mr.. Schwab, president Of his
steel plant, in regard 10 the suit brought by II.
c. Prick. - Yesterday was the second day of
the Dog Show at Madison Square Garden. -
Miss Olga Nethersole, Marcus Mayer and Hamil-
ton Revelle were arrested for producing an al
legged immoral play, and were paroled till to-
morrow morning.
THE WEATHER.-Forecast for to-day: Rain,
possibly turning to snow; clearing and colder
tonight. The temperature yesterday: High
est, Il degrees; lowest, 81; average, 345s-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
PUERTO RICO NOT A PRECEDENT.

Il is a misfortune that action on tariff on
imports from Puerto Rico was not from the first
considered, as The Tribune has constantly urged
ali 10 consider it. quite apart from the question
Of constitutional control Of property acquired by
the United States or that of the citizenship and
franchises Of the population. On these grave
questions a separate decision was imperatively
necessary, and one adverse TO the wishes of
some residents in Puerto Rico, both new and
OLD Whether Congress shall impose on prod
ucts of Puerto Rico a high tariff, low tariff or
no tariff is question of some Importance TO
the material interests of an impoverished people
for whom Americans feel strong sympathy. 1t
need not have been difficult question, even for
the most earnest protectionist, because any
competition to which industries of this country
could be exposed by imports from that small
island would not have been destructive Presi-
dent Mckinley believes in Protection more pro-
foundly than most of the men who criticise him.
but was unquestionably right in thinking the
industries Of this great Nation did not stand in
need of defence against a competition relatively
so feeble. When The Tribune has urged Con-
eress TO give the Puerto Ricans any tariff or no
tariff. but in any case to decide the question as
one which it was the constitutional right and
duty of Congress 10 decide with respect TO all
outlying possessions, ii was with the same feel
would not be seriously affected.
The constitutional question is the one of far
reaching importance. Kindly concession on that
question is not possible. The rights of the Ma
ton must be established and preserved because
a precedent made by action in the case Of
Puerto Rico, if not with the utmost distinctness
based upon the special feeling pertinent to this
single case, might be made 10 apply TO all pos
sessions recently acquired or that may hereafter
be acquired in any part Of the world Here the
provisions OF the Constitution, interpreted be-
yond possibility Of mistake by the conduct of
trainers of the Constitution for many years in
the making and administration of laws relating
10 property acquired by the United States. pro-
vide a solid footing from which Congress should
not be driven nor beguiied by any pretext The
right and power 10 govern such possessions as
the property but not parts Of the United
States, within the meaning Of the Constitution
must now be distinctly maintained. because il
is disputed by political party which trampIes
upon the doctrines and the examples of Jeffer-
son and Washington alike
II it be made clear beyond possibility of mis-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
WRECKING 4 LOCAL LINE.

1t Is the common belief and expectation that
within few years at most all the surface roads
on Manhattan Island will be under one control
and that the elevated system also will be gov
erned by the same dominant power. Consoda-
tons and combinations have already been eff
fected over the greater part of the area of this
borough, and further steps in bringing the trans
portation lines more closely together seem to be
inevitable While these changes have been vastly
gainful to a group of energetic and resoute capt.
talists they have supplied the city with swfter
more, convenient and more comfortable means of
travel between the Battery and the Harlem and
between the East and North rivers. 1t is true
that much remains to be done The Metropoli-
tan has not yet equipped all its lines as they
should be equipped. and as they are sure to be
within reasonable time. Apathy and lethargy
have been too potent in the councils of the Man
haitian, and the prospect now is that steam will
not give place to electricity on our trains in the
air until the next century is we'll under way.
Enterprise, dash and force are needed for the
structures on stills which sustain the slow NOV
ing. noisy and putting little engines of the IL"
Things may be better when the Metropolitan
thrusts the Manhattan snail out of It's shell and
the elevated becomes electric
Into many pit and bog has the unfortunate
Third Avenue been stumbling since its former
days of genuine prosperity and of big dividends
actually earned. The founders OF that company
were shrewd that they obtained a highly val
liable charter without compensation to the city,
and for many season the profits filed the
hearts of the shareholders with glee Little re-
gard was paid to the just wishes of New
Workers, and the management was grasping and
nggardly, ravenous and penurious. Decrepit
relics of earlier ages used to drag the
cumbrous and dirty cars at the pace of
a conservative inchworm. No attention was
given for a long time to the vocferous out
cry for improvements. Finally it was decided
that the Third Avenue must be transformed and
new motive power installed. The people of this
city are painfully familiar with the troubles
which the contractors employed by the Third
Avenue brought upon them. To cause all the
annoyances possible and to prolong the annoy
ances intolerably seems to have been the Third
Avenue motto Meanwhile spectators, polit-
clans and contractors have been looting the
property by wholesale, and it is now in deep
waters financially. The men responsible for
this state of things should be cast overheard for
the sharks to swallow and new hands should
take the helm
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take that the products of Puerto Rico Go not
come into this country free of duty because the
island has become part of the United States put
are consututionally subject to Whatever DUTY
may De imposed upon imports unless Congress
sees Ut TO make other special provision regard
Ing them, then the question of low duties or no
duties might be left TO depend on considerations
OF revenue. a liberal and progressive govern
ment of the island will require considerable
revenue, which in no other way be
raised with as little burden upon the people
as by some such system of duties as those
which the House bill imposes No good, but
perhaps some harm, has been done by the
talk of persons who imagine that their inter-
ests in this country would be affected either
way. If they could realize how small the island
really is in productive area and in population,
and how its industries are crippled by want of
capital and organization and effective labor,
they would laugh at their own apprehensons.
Whatever the action of Congress- it should be
distinctly placed upon It's right and duty to de
eide what is needful and proper In respect to
each outlying possession, by itself considered.
Ii is of vital Importance that no step taken now
out Of pity for Puerto Rico can In any way be
made precedent for similar action in regard to
Cuba. If her people should fail refuse to
establish worthy self-government, or In regard
TO any other possession that may be now or
hereafter acquired.
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be more incompatible with our Constitution
than such a government" The Federalists de-
nounced this bill unconstitutional but the
Administration took the position that the Gov
eminent was not bound by the Constitution in
ruling the new territory. and so the bill passed
and Louisiana ruled under it, though the
people of New Orleans wept when they saw the
Stars and Stripes raised over their city Per-
haps the course Of this country in dealing with
Louisiana was copying of Spanish despotism,
as some people are so fond of saying about
Puerto Rico, but 1t hardly becomes Mr.. Richard
son to parade himself n follower of the men
who made that despotism when he denounces
the application of their doctrine in Puerto Rico
unconstitutional The government of terri
tory unrestralned by the checks of the Consti-
tuition was inaugurated by Thomas Jefferson,
and his practice was followed years later by
other Democratic statesmen In other territory,
Mr.. Richardson ought to know if he is so
great an historian as some book agents insist.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
PERSONAL.

Dexter Mason Ferry, OF Detroit who is prominent
ly mentioned in connection with the Republican
nomination for Governor OF Michigan began life as
a farm hand, having been compelled to shift for
himself when only sixteen years old He was am
bilious and managed to attend the district schools
during the winter terms Later he took a position
in Rochester, mainly because OF the additional
educational advantages. In 1852 he went to De-
trolt, where he became a partner in a little seed
store. which eventually fell to him as sole owner
The business eventually grew to great propor-
lions. Mr. Ferry served chairman of the Re-
publican State Committee during the last National
campaign. He was born at Lowvie, N Y on
August S, 1888
DIR. Benjamin Ide Wheeler, president OF the Irni
versity of California, is visiting in Washington
He is interested in the development of Pacific
Coast commerce. and is at the head of number
of business men who are attempting to establish
a commercial museum in San Francisco. The in
Philadelphia, whose workings DIR. Wheeler has
been examining.
Professor Macfarlane, of the University ~ Penn
sylvania. will give Illustrated lecture on ..Tha
Value OF Botanic Gardens" In PHILADELPHIA on
Saturday evening. "
The Rev. Peter MacQueen who recentlv at
tracted some attention by his letters from the
Philippines. has resigned the pastorate OF the Con-
gregatonal Church of West Somervile Mass In
order TO go 10 South Africa a war CORE
spondent.
Alderman r. V. Barrow. of Croydon, England
has offered a prize of IS the Croydon volunteer
who first enters Pretoria.
The Rev James Johnson. the negro Bishop-el.ot
of the native congregation in the Delta OF the
hi~Ar ia az old missionary of the Church Mission
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
THE NEWFOUNDLAND CRISIS.

The Newfoundland Ministry has fallen, as a
sacrifice for the good of the British Empire.
The one important local question that has en-
gagged attention at st. Johns for months past
has been that of the French Shore Everybody
In the colony realizes perfectly well that under
the modus vivendi a gross injustice is being
done The growth of the colony is retarded the
development Of Its resources is prevented, the
legitimate industries of the people are OPP
pressed, and want and ruin are imposed where
prosperity should prevail Last summer it was
the firm resolution of Observation-Disclosures of all
parties to submit longer to such injustice
The hateful modus vivendi would lapse at the
end of 1899, and the Colonial Government would
not renew it, The Imperial Government might
make such arrangements as it could with
france, but Newfoundland would no longer
consent to be ground between the mlstOnes 1t
was understood that the Imperial Government
acquiesced in this determination of the colony
and meant to bring the French Shore question
to final settlement.
But then something happened The Trans
vaal war broke out. In a short time il was
seen that Great Britain would have her diplo-
matte well her military hands full for
many months in regard to South Africa The
Integrity of the Empire was at stake and there
was no time to spend on minor matters So
'AC iucSLiOh was presented 10 NeWfOunQl1nN
whether 1t would stand for it's own interests or
for those of the Empire. It could refuse to re-
new the modus vivendi, and thus gain material
good for itself. though at the expense of adding
to the perpleXities of the Imperial Government.
or it could sacrifice its own welfare for an
other year. and thus save the Imperial Govern
ment much embarrassment. 1t did not take
long to make the choice. With splendid
patriotism the cOlony-Governmen and people
decided TO subordinate the local to the general
good. The modus vivendi was renewed by a
unanimous vote, the hands of the Imperial Gov
eminent were left free and the colony further
made offer of all available men and money for
the aid of the Empire in South Africa
1t is a harsh but by no means unnatural or
unexpected sequel that the Ministry which did
these things should now be turned out of office
After attending to its Imperial duties the col
ony turns back TO consideration OF local affairs
and over them partisan feeling runs as high rs
ever. Having made Of itself n sacrifice. the
colony demands that some one else shall he sac
ritced by way Of sentimental consolation There
Is no dscredit 10 the retiring Ministry In that
feet. And 1t Is to be assumed that SO far as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
Imperial interests are concerned the new Min
istry will maintain the policy of its prede-
cesSor.
GERMAN PACIFIC CABLE SCHEMES.

The German Government confirms the report
that it is about to lay n system of telegraphlc
cables in the western part of the Pacific Ocean.
Its first object is 10 secure direct communica-
ton by cable with Kiao-Chau After that it will
extend the system to the Caroline Islands,
which it has acquired from SPAIN and finally,
no doubt, will lay other lines to the Marshall
Islands and New-Guinea, and perhaps even to
Samoa, thus connecting all German possessions
in that part of the world with network OF
electric wires 1t doubtless deems this desirable,
commercial grounds
1t has, however, no thought of laying a cable
of It's own from those colonies home to Ger
many. That would be a gigantic undertaking,
and would offer no hope of profit from com
mercial point of view. Nor, as we shall see, does
it appear to be called for on military grounds
The German plan Is TO bring this system of
cables into connection with the United States
cable which is to be laid-we trust we are not
oversanguine In saying so-from California TO
the Philippines. 1t WILL Of course, also connect
with the European lines which run from Hong
Kong to Singapore, to India, to the Red Sea,
and so to Europe. Thus German communica-
ton with the colonies will be practically secure
against the vicissitudes of war. For in case OF
trouble with some European Power, and conse-
quent interruption of the Hong Kong -IndaSuez
route, the American line across the Pacific
would still be open.
In fact, there is reason to expect that, despite
the difference in distance, Germany will at all
times give large degree of preference to the
American Pacific route. With fewer stopping
places and transfer stations that will be really
the safer and swifter route. Without undue
self-eXaltation, too, we may assume that the
fact of American ownership and control will
commend it to German use. Despite occasional
friction and rivalres Germany as we'll as other
European Powers, recognizes that our freedom
from the jealousies and intrigues of Old World
politics gives us a unique strength of position
and an assured neutrality such no other i'm
portant nation enjoys and makes the United
States, therefore, the safest possible custodian
of alien interests This natural preference for
the American route is, of course, another indi-
cation of the patronage our Pacific cable would
enjoy and another argument for its speedy con-
StruCtiOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
A QUAKER ON THE WAR
THE BRITISH CASE IN SOUTH AFprc.
STATED BY AN EMINENT AD-
VOCATE OF PEACE.

The Tribune takes pleasure in printing hs-o.
with letter upon the subject Of the South A.,
can war from John Bellows, of Gloucester En-
land 1t was addressed to Senator Hoar -
Massachusetts, with request that il be puh-
lished in some American newspaper Of Influence
and Senator Hoar courteously forwards II n
The Tribune. 1t should scarcely be necessary "a
introduce John Bellows to the American public
His reputation is worldwide as an antiquarian
inguist and man Of letters. He is also one az
the foremost living members Of the Society ~
Friends a fact which gives his views on tha
present subject special value as the views OF
man entirely above all suspicion Of "Jlngoisn-
or desire for war or conquest. His letter Is cor
daily TO be commended TO all who wish to read
temperate and authoritative statement OF the
British side of the unhappy controversy with the
South African Republic. The letter, we nav
add bears date Of Gloucester. Second Month.
Third Day February 81, 1900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
A LIVING WAGE

era The v Ran of WndsoF st that they have
yet they cannot get the best men for thefnI
o, where are hid the Double Firsts?
And where o where the best of men?
Livings are here for him who thirsts
To live each week on two pound ten.
The Poor. of course, will call for bread,
Support he must the Blanket Club
The Mothers Meeting must be fed.
The cricket team receive his sub
And yet the deeply read,
Most skilled to make the two ends meet,
To all these charms of wealth is dead,
-(London Globe.
Dogs. unless led by their owners. are not allowed
in the cemetery Rio Janeiro. and notice 70 that
effect in Spanish. French and English is posted on
the gate. The English notice is follows: Noble
mesdames and gentlemen who may desire dog TO
follow In this tomb-yard will not be permission
unless him drawn by a cable round him throttle"
A Political Predicament-"Bin how air you
a-goin' to vote this YEAR,,
I'm all mixed up bout it. You see. Molrs dad is
out fer sheriff n;ai an ef don't vote fer him he'll
him they'll turn me out o church, cos he's on the
TONER an she's done swore she'll never give Mol
to Teller that votes whiskey I'M I'm twixt the
ATLANTA Constitution.
clerical organ OF Chill declares that the Chill
ians sympathize with the Beers. because they hate
the United States Chill it says has never
been bulied or browbeaten by England, but the
States in 1888 and 1881 easily be forgotten,
and 1t is not strange that a feeling should be
abroad that the great Powers of late years have
been coming to feel contempt for the weaker coun-
tries, which exposes these small Powers hui
initiation, and even 10 oppression"
young clerk received instructions from the pro-
prietor of a produce house in Front-st. some DAYS
ago to put into case OF eggs a card marked
The proprietor thought no more about the mat
ter until later in the day, when he called to
he nh nv he
what is the matter With them?'' asked the pro-
They are. marked. 'quarantined.' and are too
suggestive OF disease"
It deysI0pssd9 later that the clerk had written
Scimitar.
A crowd of Missouri politicians broke the rule
recently and went to church. When the contribu-
ton box reached them the one on the end threw a
silver dollar in it, and. turning the others who
were digging in their pockets for some change he
said Never mind. boys-this is all paid for
At a conference Of Episcopal clergymen in Bos-
ton the other day paper was read the subject.
What Has Become of HELP. good many anx-
here and there toward the end of the century.
The Rev Mr.. Broughton OF Atlanta and Brooklyn
II so. that counts wan for Boston, as Hogan
says.-(Buffalo Commercial
The German end of the new telephone line be-
tween Berlin and Paris. passing through Frank
fort-on- MAN, is entirely finished and 1t is believed
the French section will be completed In a few
weeks. Under the contract the entire line must be
ready for use by April 1.
Chory-Your papa kicked me out when asked
him for your hand.
whole sole into everything he NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
more American.
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AMERICAN ADMINISTRATIONS
BrJOIJ-2:IS-S:15-Aunt Hannah.
EROADWAY-2-s-Ben- Hur
CARNEGIE Halls: l5-CoDcert.
CARNEGIE LYCECM-ll-Lecture
CASTN0-2-S-The Princess Chic
cHICKERING HALL-s-Concert.
CRITERION THEATRE--2:15- 2o-The Little Mins'ei'
EDEN MUSES. a. m 10 IL p. m.-Waxworks. SfHho
EMPIRE THEATRE-2:l5-S: 3o-Brother Officers
FIFTH AVENUE THEATRE -S:I5-Mary Stuart
FOURTEENTH STREET THEATRE-2-S-A Romance
o Athlone.
GARDEN THEATRE-2-7:4o-FIearts Are Trumps
GARRICK NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Holmes
GRAND OPERA HOT-SE-2-S-In Old Kentucky. 49,,
HAMMERSTETN's VICToRIA-2-s3o-Chrisa and the
HARIFW OPERA HoUsE-2:15-s.l5- Only way.
HERALD SQUARE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. An
IRVING PLACE THEATRE-2-s-Als Ich wIederkam.
KEITH S-Continuous Performance.
KNTCKERBOCKER THEATRE-2:l5-S:2o-W we
ROSTER & NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
LION MUSIC HALI<-Naudeville.
LYCEUM THEATRE 2:I5-S:So-The Surprises Of Love.
MADISON SQUARE GARpEN-9 a. m. to IL p m'--Dog
Show .
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE-2:15-sSc -coraiie &
METRoPoLTTAN OPERA HoUsE-T-De walkare-
MURRAY HIII-2-S-Diplcmacy
NEW-Y0RK THEATRE S:IO-Broadway 10 Toxic
STOR'S-Contiruous Performance.
WALLACK' S-2-S-Sapho
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airy Society. and Is man Of education and ability
He Will be the third native Bishop in Africa
Ex-Congressman Tom L. Johnson will soon re-
turn to Cleveland to live
Edward c. Kirk, D. ID. g.. Dean Of the Dental
Department OF the University of Pennsylvania mas
been asked to write the article on Dentistry for
the edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica.
which is to be prepared this year A like honor
has been conferred upon DIR. John Bach McMaster.
professor of American history who has been
asked to contribute article on James A. Gar
feId
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-02-22
WIDOW OF MARSHAL MACMAHON DEAD

Paris, Feb. 21.-The Duchess of Magenta, widow
of Marshal Patrice Maurice MacMahon. second
President OF the Third Republic of France. died
yesterday at her home in the Rue de Belle-Chasse
after short Illness. On Saturday evening she
had apopectic stroke. The Duchess, who was
In her seventy-firs year, much liked in Paris
society. She had occupied herself all her life in
charitable works