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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
FIREPROOFING AND LNSERlNCE

The President of Costa Rica has taken radical
tocracy worthy of Francia of Paraguay mt his
best, he has decreed that henceforth there shall
be no fire insurance within the borders OF the
republic. His ground Is not that taken IN n
similar case by the lat" Government of the
overwhelmingly, that such insurance * an
afrront TO Divine Providence His rpnSnn 10
far more worldly. There was recently n de
structlve fire at Port Limon, originating in
buildings which were considerably overinsured
That circumstance suggests to the President
that the insurance system is q standing inci4a.
ment TO arson, and that If there were no insrr
ance that temptation would be removed ord
men would be impelled TO be much moro coro
full in guarding against accidental fires wboro-
fore he abolishes insurance
With that Judgment and the CONSEQUENT Az
cree few will agree. Doubtless the ahnso H.
President suspects is actually practised ro,,,
and then But in the overwhelming majority
OF cases insurance is honestly sought and han.
estiy maintained. To the SEQUEL of tbi -
traordinary order, however approval ,nvs+ h.
given, or If 1t be criticised it will no hooor.u
OF us arbitrary character. and not because -,
any nav in its principle The Presidor. ~
crees not only that there shall be no NOR a.
insurance. but also that there shall he no 49,
nre traps; that the buildings recently hrr,,aa ;.
Or iiiiioh shaii be replaced with fireproor
structures and that within two years from tha
present time all wooden buildings in thai o,,,,
small NC 'orn down and similarly replaced. No
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
THE LONG LISTS OF SUICIDES.

Day after day the newspapers publish so
many accounts of suicides that the disturbed
and perpleXed readers wonder why such mum
bers of unhappy men and women rashly i'm
Fortunate, as Hood put It, are ending their
lives without sufficient cause. Doctors are
somewhat puzzled when an epidemic of intu
enZa sweeps over nation ana prOstrates multi
tudes OF victims. They do not Mud II easy 10
account for the seemingly unusual number Of
suicides in this and other cities In recent
months. Carboic acid Is used In so many OF
these cases that our State Legislature ought
10 consider the adoption Of suitable restrictions
as to the sale of this destructive agent Now
almost any man or woman. no matter how
restless. wan and haggard Of look lie or she
NAV be. can buy fatal dose of cnrl,olr acid
for few cents at almost any drug store
Suicide should be made less easy The enact
ment Of the law in this State making ATTEMPTS
at Self-murder crimes subject to severe punish
ment appears To have little deterrent effect.
In comparatively few instances do people liy-
ing in this State who are bent on splf-dpstruc-
ton take the trouble TO journey to other States
which inhict no penalties OH the despairng
wretches who seek to end ii ALL but who fail
in their efforts. In their distracted minds
tlras as they are for the time to the demonIac
possession Of certain form Of mania there il
little thought Of the frlghtful disgrace which
they must encounter, or of the prison to which
they may be sent II the poison or the pistol
the knife. the rope or the suffocatlng gas proves
TO be ineffective. The craze for seIf-killInp
has so many victims in city and country alike
this year however. that the whole subject
needs searching consideration. Possibly some
further checks. some additional obstacles, NAV
be devised to lessen the number Of those who
mediate going over to the majority by their
own acts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
COMPLICATIONS IN CHINA

1t is announced that Chinese Imperial decree
degrades Prince Tuan from his rank and orders
his Imprisonment for life. 4 Shanghai comment
upon this is that this will render ii impossible
for Prince Tuan's son. the present heir apparent.
ever TO succeed TO the Chinese throne. We may
assume that the news of the decree is true
Concerning the correctness of the deduction
made at Shanghai there may be room for doubt
1t will be remembered that in China there can
be no collateral succession in the same genera
ton and theoretically none at all The new
Emperor must lee of later generation than his
predecessor. and must. at least by legal fiction
be that predecessors son. Tung Che died in
1875 without a son. His mother the present
formidable Empress DOwager, thereupon be-
came Regent. and selected Tsai Tien, cousin
of Tung Che. TO be nomInally or temporarily
Emperor. under the title OF Kwang Su. The
latter was not really to be Emperor, but only to
fill the Emperor's place until true heir TO the
throne should be born I'm the next generation
Such an heir Kwang Su himself was expected
10 supply, and when that heir appeared and
reached the legal age of succession Kwang Su
would of necessity resign TO him the throne
Meantime KwaDg Su was officially regarded not
as the son of Prince Chun. his actual father.
but OF Tung Che. his own cousin, Nearly n
year ago. however. Kwang Su confessed his
failure TO produce the desired heir to the throne
and fl was decided that such an heir must be
found elsewhere. Pu Chun was accordingly
chosen. He was entirely eligible, for he was the
son OF Prince Tuan. and the latter was a cousin
OF the late Tung Che, so that Pu Chun himself
was in the succeeding generation to that of
Tnng Che.
Now. II would undoubtedly be an awkward
thing to degrade and imprison for life the father
OF the coming Emperor. For the Emperor must
reverence and do obeisance to his father. and
bow could ne do that IL the latter were i'm prison
as malefactor? In that aspect OF the case II
seems not unreasonable to say that by This
action Pu chun is practically debarred from
succeeding 10 the throne It is necessary. how.
ever. to keep In mind the legal fiction mentioned
above that the Emperor must be regarded as
the SOP OF his predecessor. Kwang Su. as we
have said, has been temporarily regarded as the
son OF his cousin, Tung Che. So Pr, Chm at
any rate after ascending the throne would no
regarded not as the son of Prince Tuap. but as
the son OF his own second cousin the late Em.
peror Tung Che. In such manner the 70.
pr0ach of being the son OF a traitor might he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
IN NO HASTE TO FILL DIR. BROWNS PULPIT
BETWEEN HIMSELF AND ST. THOMAS'S
CONGREGATION.

The wardens and vestrynien of St. ThOmas's
Church will make immediate effort fill the
pulpit left vacant by the death of the Rev. DR..
John Wesley Brown. For the time being the Rev.
John Huske has been placed in charge. and min
listers of high standing in the Episcopal Church
Will be invited to preach upon the Sundays inter
vening before the installation OF rector. The
preacher tomorrow will be Bishop Coleman.
Dr. Browns death has led TO the revival OF the
rumor prevalent about two years ago that there
was dssensioH in the church. This report had It
that DR.. Brown desired inStituting changes in the
services. and particularly wanted surpliced choir
The conservative element. which formed the pre-
dominant part of the congregation, was said 10
have opposed DR.. Browns recommends tons Mem
hers OF the Vestry who yesterday by
Tribune reporter deplored the published references
to rumors which were apparently without foun-
dalton They denied that there had ever been any
dispute between Dr. Brown and his congregation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
Nssp11urk Dailp Tribm,re
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER II. 1900.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-There was heated debate in
the Cuban Constitutional Convention over the
report of the Credentials Committee regarding
frauds at the recent election. - fofelsh
naval commanders in Chinese waters are en-
deayoring TO cut off the supply OF FUNDS pelhs
transmitted to the Imperial Court III ihe m III
terror. - An Imperial Chinese decree orders
the Imprisonment for life OF Prince Iuah anu
Prince Chwang, and prescribes severe penaites
for other high officials involved IN tie
disturbances. - Boer coInmandoes continue
10 destroy the railways In the TransVaal anu
the Orange River Colony; the condition OF zen
eraI Robertss daughter is much improved: ---,
The Indian Government will spend t2,1'nooo
buying new guns fer the Indian army. - A
crazy woman threw an axe at Emperor William,
who was driving through the streets of Bres-
lau, striking the carriage but doing no INJURY
TO any one. - Lord Rosebery was Installed
az Lord Rector of Glasgow University: his ad-
dress was on THE British Empire" - The
condition Of the Gar continued favorable.
DOMESTIC Attorney-Genera Griggs an
nouneed his determination not to remain in the
Cabinet after March l. = The President is
said to be opposed reduction of Southern
representation in Congress, and on that account
the question is not likely to be pressed at the
coming session The annual report OF
Northumberland Miles was made public, its
chief feature being plea for reorganization OF
the Army and permanent force or one soldier
for every one thousand Of population. -= The
negro boy Porter. who confessed his outrageous
crime IN Colorado burned al the stake on
the spot where he did the deed the father of
his victim firing the pile. - There was little
change in the condition of Senator Davis, OF
Congress of the Protestant Episcopal Church
eF.ded at Providence. Senator Raines dis
cussed the question of amending the liquor tax
alton law. - Ex-Governor Ramsdell Of New
Hampshire died
CITY.-Stocks strong and active. ==
Bishop Potter wrote letter vice to Mayor
Van Wyck, who in turn stirred up the police and
District Attorney; DR.. Parkhurst scathingly ar
raigned Mr.. Croker; Bernard ]. York, the Police
Commissioner, blamed the captains for the con-
ditioa of affairs - Physicians asserted be-
. fore the Tenement House Commission that bad
construction and sanitation Of tenement houses
were responsible for widespread tuberculosis
- This city felt the effects of the upstate
storm yesterday: incoming trains were delayed
and the poor suffered from cold. == Arrange
Hents were made for the completion of an cleo
trio railway which viii connect Albany and Troy
with Warrensburg. -= 1t will be several days
IL said, before the assets of the firm Of w.
L. Strong 4 Co. are aScertained.
THE WEATHER-Forecast for to-day: Fair
and warmer The temperature yesterday: High
est, II degrees; lowest 81: average. 36.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17

The annual report of the New York baseball
club asserts that the organization made some
money In 1900 This anpouncement astonishes
every who Is familiar with the disCredit BILE
mSmana cement OF the club from Its first game to
Its latest this season. Its performances
poor that II a reproach and a shame to
the good name Of the metropolis. Backers of the
American League say that the National clubs
will have rivals in 1901 In than one city
In which this year they had competition.
Clean, quick sharp. smart baseball Americans
like The Freedman kind OF baseball Amer-
cans despise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

ON the steamer Pennsylvania. OF the Hamburg
Auer,ean Line, which sails to-day for Plymouth
rherbourg and Hamburg. will be Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Trowbridge Allen. Miss Murtel Trowhridge
Allen, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Won Bernuth Miss Meta
or Reruuth, Major and Mrs II. o. Vincent DR.
~ Mrs Charles W. Stewart, William r. Stenway
Thaodore f. SteInway and Mr.. and Mrs. William H.
Poole.
Among those booked to sail the Cunard Line
steamer I1ucania for Liverpool to-day Mr. and
Mrs frann &C.,. a go. ms n Supn.n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
WILLIAMS WINS AT DFR4rr

"liiamstown. Mass, Nov. l6-Wilams College
was victorious in the annual debate with WESLEYAN
Thl'ersty' which was held in Jesup Hall Tonight.
Professos + ~ Ca,e,C Congressman Samuel W. Call.
Epsc sms RsX Franklin Garter pastor Of he
Al fhe OF this town WESLEYAN slInport
That the an of the proposition resolved
Federal system of taxation" a and part OF our
f PaIher A. Pratt OF OF NewYork and Georse
w. ker VI or BROOKLYN. while wilma nss ra sc
tesentauSes were Roland j. HastinS. nf Mor rep
'ef' ana george +. Hurd. os. Of syrscuse "oices-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17

sufficiently removed and the heir apparent be
made eligible the throne. This is, of course
IA matter for the Board of Rites TO determine,
and II is impossible TO tell in advance what its
decision would be. The nearest precedents in
Chinese history, however-there are none that
exactly fit the case-seem TO indicate that Pu
Chnn would be declared eligible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
STAGE .4FFdIPS

Mr.. Jefferson will act in Brooklyn next week. at
the Columbia Theatre.
TolstoI has, 1t is announced. finished his drama
of THE Corpse" 1t is to be hoped that he viii
tSW oury II: a man must be insane who thinks
Even The Cadaver" would be better. '-1
An accidental error in This column on Novsmh.r
: attributed the clever performance OF Sergeant
S ST TO the wrong man. The part was uiayed nv
MI MI, 1enry Dugan and 1t was played uncommonly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
ANDREW CARNEGIE WORTH saieOOO00o

Pfttsburg. Nov 1.-THE initial quotation on the
Carnegie company stock made at the PlttsDuIe
Stock Exchange to-day when one share was sou
for 81 800 $500 above par value At this hgure Tue
total Capitalization of the Carnegie company Wouiu
be valued at $4OS DO0O00 of which Andrew carnegie
owns 53
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17

THE SUNDAY TRIBUNE has ffIt the impetus Of TIER {
fHrn Of IFS readers and the fashionable ord 10 toan
aRi has mneh larger sale locally than the Dailr,
fat fpoTfaHfe TO adrerfiSsrS. No other Republican
nFfrsbapsr ~ Neg York ENJOYS 4 larger sale on
SUNDAYS than on fceek days. The SUNDAY TRIBUNE 5
illustrated supplement- is j marTfl.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
TIE transport R4WLIys ARRIVES.

On board the United States transport Ra%hnS'
which arrived at Quarantine last night. were Lieu
tenant O. F. Jones. 10th United States Infantry;
DR. G. P Lavinder. United States Marine Hospltal
Service, and B. NJ. Ricketts,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17

W. C. Eustls Clarence NJ Hyde H. C. Hutchings.
jr A G. Hill, Henry Hummen. E. L. Judkins'
George Keppe Lord kensington. ]. T. Lord. H. l.
Lockwood s. A. Macarthur Mr.. and Mrs. L. TROY
bridge Martin. Mr.. and Mrs A. NJ. Robson n
j. Sanderson Lord Strathcona. Alien Thompson
David Alexander Todd, Chester Terry, Mr. and MIS-
J. E. Willard. Captain Robert White, r. n,
Port Warden at Glasgow, Scotland and MISS
White
Included among the passengers who are TO san
the Hamburg-American Line steamer FurS'
Bismarck for Gibraltar, Naples and Genoa 10
day are Mrs. Chauncey II. Andrews Mrs. T. d.
Andre Mr.. and Mrs. Charles s. Abel Baron
Romano Arezzana, Secretary to the ltahah E"i
bassy AT Washington; John Won Berenbers-Hos
sler. Mr. ard MIS-. IsdOre Braggiotti. Franklin L.
Bowen Miss Marion Bowen. Mrs. A C. BOYD AT
and Mrs J. Appleton Brown. Miss Elorenee N Ms
gate, Mr.. and Mrs G. r. Carleton. MI anu ms M .
George NJ. Gushing. Mr.. and Mrs f. IinanHy ps and
the Rev and Mrs Charles H Duncan M; s silIe
Mrs THEODORE M Davis Dr. and Mrs l. sre5erek
Fast Mrs Moicolm Graham the i ReN; a Mr and
Mrs Norman Jackson. Mrs John A W. L9 ann Mrs
and family Mrs Lucy f. Longstreet Ar' t SII rs
r. Thomas, the Misses Helen and ,ns Misses
Soely, the Rev. and Mrs Dudley " RHODES ,i nf
and Mrs. Reid NorthrOp Mr.. and MIS-. r. = NA'
ley and family and Mrs Helen II. Mitchel"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
FATHER OF GILBERT PARKER DEAD.

ReIlevie Ont Nov. I6.-Joseph Parker. father
of Gilbert Parker the we'll known novelist oeu
here to-day aged ninety-three.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17

West Coast African cotton may ultimately
come into the market serious competitor to
the American growth. The Germans are begin
ming to promote It's cultivation there and call to
their aid detachment from Booker T. Washing
toms Tuskegee school. who carry all needful
equipment and Will instruct the natives in the
culture. Germany paying all expenses. 1t is
interesting industrial beginning, and may turn
out important one inviting the direction Of
higher colonial capabilities than Germany has
yet shown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
4 uoyrMENT TO LORD sTR4THCONA.

Montreal. Nov. ia public meeting of citizens
last night decided erect monument TO Loro
Strathcona In recognition OF his LOYALTY In equip
ping and sending the Strathcona Horse to south
Africa at his own expense.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17

Cane rushes in our colleges are not likely to
raise the standard of culture An unfortunate
young man in the Massachusetts Institute of
Technology has lost his life in of these
senseless riots of students Such dangerous out
breaks Of disorder should be checked by the
police and arrests should be made unsparingIy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
AS TO THE ARMY C4YTEBy.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: VIII The Tribune correct an error? In
your issue OF yesterday, in answer to "A Sub
sCriber who inquiries about the cauteen, you
"IIe (the President) certainly has no power to
abolish Army provision instituted by law Of
Congress" II you will inquire into the matter you
will find that there Is absolutely no law OF Con-
gress'' instItuting canteen 1t rests solely and
only general orders of the War Department
The President. as Commander-in-Chief OF the Army
can, of course. change these regulations any
time Secretary Long has abolished the canteen IN
the Navy by his o~n individual authority. In his
answers to the delegations sent to him President
Mckinley has not denied his power TO do the
same.
1 cannot think that The Tribune would inten-
tionally do the injustice to earnest and selfdeny-
part OF the Methodist Church, that would be done
by the nneorrected statement quoted above Re-
1ewett-ave., West New-Brighton. n =. Nov. a
1.-The Tribune made mistake. although It
may inadvertently have given to a wrong
impression. 1t merely replied to the question
OF correspondent who asked whether the
President had power to abolish an Army pro-
vision instituted by law OF Congress. and i5s re-
ply was correct We do not doubt the good
faith or good intentions Of the men opposing
the Army canteen. but we do doubt the sweet
reasonableness' OF people who denounce the
President Of the United States as doing more
to encourage the liquor business to demo-alize
the temperance habits OF young men and TO
bring Christian practices and requirements into
disrepute than any other President this RepHo-
Tic mas had when the things he is charged with
are precisely In accordance with the practice OF
nearly every President from the foundation OF
the Governmental
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17

On tho steamer Trave of the North German
IIoyd Line which arrived here from Bremen
Thursday night and landed her passengers yeStei-
dav morning were Mrs. Laura Edgar L. Bra 1
Lee Mrs @ L.. Pond. Miss Marion W. FonG' ".
fessor Camille Thurwanger, DR.. James ran ME
II Christoffers and Mr.. and Mrs. ). Is. W hlte-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17

Some of those who will start for Rotterdam Oh
the steamer Maasdam. of the Holland America
Line to-day are Mr.. and Mrs J, Ed%aTd 6 SIIeen,
John Grundy, Miss 3. 5. McEnery, C. n H. rO"e'e
and II. Clarence Sage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
when the devil was sick. the devil monk

Mr. Croker may think IT good policy to go
back on the dives after he has got all out OF
them he can or needs at present But how
about the time honored saying concerning kick
ing down the ladder by which you have climbed
up?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17

Some Of those expected on the American Line
steamer New-York which Is due to-day, are N
and Mrs Frederick Belts. the Rev. r. A Eti""rus'
Mrs Kinsey Magoun Mr.. and Mrs. Ja HI and
kinney Mr. and Mrs. Seden W. spencer AT. "t ~,
Mrs " l.. Stone Miss Ethel Stone ana faui "N
Chaillu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17

Mr.. and Mrs l.. Y. Letter have returned from
Chicago their home in Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17

Mrs. William Douglas Sloane among those
driving in Fifth-nve. yesterday. Her frock
of black broadcloth The jacket had a belt OF
white satin, trimmed with rows Of narrow black
braid. and large collar and revers OF chinChiIa
Her hat was all black
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17

Mrs. Charles NJ. Oelrichs and Mrs. Frederic Mel
had luncheon together in the Palm Garden at
the Waldorf yesterday. Mrs. Oelrichs wore a navy
blue serge froCk. trimmed with narrow bands OF
stitched black tafreta and a black bonnet Mrs Neil
sons frock of black cloth. frightened by
light gray feather boa. She a black velvet
turban, built high the left side.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17

Mrs. G. j. Scott entertained at dinner last even
Ing at Delmonico's Covers were laid for sin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17

The Maturn DelahcIds will also return to town on
Monday from their country home at Riverdae and
open their house at No 455 Flfth-ave. for the
winter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17

Manhattan Island has o rugged and stalwart
backbone. At the crest OF Murray Hill. on the
block where the Roman Catholic Orphan Asy-
lum formerly stood. and where the contractors
painfully following out the space for the
basement Of the home of the Union Club
T. rock quarry Of exceptional solidity and
hesiveness Is now disclosed, and the sound OF
the blasting is not low by any means. Few
seems appear I'm the texture OF that Of
stone. and springs brooks revealed
with the steady advance downward. The most
stubborn lasting ana wholesome Of footing the
new club structure will have. No danger of
malaria there. A club founded a rock plainly
enough. and therefore club for the centuries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17

When James Russell Lowell wrote his delight
full essay "On Certain Condescenson In For
elgners" he little thought that before the end
of the century foreigners would he focking TO
the United States to study American manufact-
ures. American machinery and American i'm
proved methods in many departments OF
industry Our most recent visitor coming
here TO get information OF especial value is the
Port Warden of Glasgow, who intends TO in
vestigate the systems employed in handling ores
and grain in the principal shipping centres. Glas
gov Is progressive. and her activities are diver
slfied, enormous and constantly advancing. She
is eager to get the benefit of American ingenuity
and inventiveness. The Port Warden is heartily
welcome. May he return TO the sooty Scotch
town laden with rich additions his stores of
knowledge and with ideas OF the ability Of
Americans 10 surpass all other nations in labor
saving devices and in the swiftness with which
formidable business undertakings are taken up
and completed This Republic fears no rivalry
in the development of machinery and manufact-
ures and in the energy and pTomptness which
attend its industrial operations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-17
SOCIETY'S END OF WEEK,

The last days OF the week always bring hous.
parties. There will be many OF these this Sunday
although a number will come to an abrupt termna-
ton Monday morning, the host. hostess and
guests will all come to town for the Horse Show
At Tuxedo there will be another concert In fha
series which is being given there with much
success. AT Meadow Brook there Is the inevitable
drag hunt. ard Goshen the hounds for