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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
IRISH BRIGADE MEMBERS DINE
COLONEL LYNCH SAYS HE WILL cHAL<
LENGE WINSTON s. CHURCHILL TO
BOER WAR DEBATE.

The annual dinner OF Meagher's irish Brigade
Association was held last evening al the sturte-
want House. The brigade included the s9th, SD.
and ssth New-York Volunteers and later on the
nsth Pennsylvania and the 18th Massachusetts,.
Inc brigade fought In the battle OF Fredericks-
rurs. December 49, 1852. and the annual dinner IL
neio IN celebration Of that event. although IL was
roOnd more convenient to hold Il last night
colonel Arthur Lynch. commander Of the Second
lrish Brigade in the Boer army. was one OF the
g es's Major Mcbride was unable to accept an
invitation
When Colonel Lynch was introduced he spoke IN
part as follows:
1 estimate that at the present time the Roers
tSse sl5hteen thousand men In the field ar Ieasf
~ Ills esuiiate In part from recent dIspatches
u kteheners tn which reference ID r,sde n,
me forces commanded bv he Wsf T,ei,-a.e ~. ~
eInHeI or the Free State forces az vveI a. Il go,
n O'g 49,, sen HlJcen Gro6er and Christina Botha
1elng reinforced. IL that Is true the reinforrs-
tiea s. must tS come from the Afrfkander popula-
1 oiue mat they are taking the field England viii
have friend who is a nrffisb ,fHee~ A.. r.. -.
G9IuInn and recently saw a letter written ~ MN,
b ne sala mat French was the best general they
that has not been mentioned h the dis6atcbes 90
5uuse mat all the British commands are havin0
ports '' - iAe"'ioneu IN tne re-
Colonel Lynch announced his intention n chat
longing Winston Spencer Churchill to a Joint de-
pate OF the Issues involved in the south African
war TO take place In Cooper Union. or other place
to be agreed on F
81 a. thsy nad worn in their caps at the BattIe
Can, was after o'clock when the banquet began.
with ToIo Sonhen presided at the guests table,
I "a.L Solonel Lynch on his right hand Not the
Schaefer fine oni,, S,s me diners was Joseph
Tor the three-year term - " 'A'S '10A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
FARMER KNOCKS OUT TWO MEN.
BARTENDER AND CABMAN BADLY HURT
AND CAB WINDOWS BRoKEN-SAYs
HE WAS ROBBED.

Carl Carlson. powerful Swede, and farmer on
Long Island, to the city yesterday to
the sights. He wandered into saloon at No. 1O7
Greenwich-st. where ne became partially intoxi-
Gated. and finally put in a cab by the bar
tender. Daniel Murphy. of No. 10 Reetor-st. who
told the cab driver. James Ford, Of No. 40 Green
wich-st TO drive around for while.
Carlson dropped to sleep. but near West Broad
way and Grand-st. he came to sufficiently. he de-
elares, to feel Murphys hand Juggling at a gold
watch worth about $50 He resisted. and the two
had a terrific fight in the cab. The windows were
smashed, and finally the door Knocked on It's fas-
Jennings. and the rolled out into the street
Then Ford got down from mis- seat and went to the
assistance of Murphy One blow from Carlson's
fist split Ford's and sent him sprawling to
the sidewalk where Murphy lay, only half con-
scious.
Policeman Farrell of the Macdougal-st station
arrested all three men. While Murphy and Ford
were being patched Up at st. Vincents Hospital
Carlson discovered that he had lost 500, and de-
clared Murphy had taken IL. Ford and Murphy
were taken back 10 the station and locked Carl
son was also made a prisoner because OF intoxica-
ton
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
SUITS AGAINST n. A. HAVEMEYER.
ONE FOR RENT OF BARNS; THE OTHER FOR
ALLEGED ISLANDER.

Heropstead Long Island, Dec. Is (specaD.-It
was learned yesterday that Theodore A Have
MEYER had been served with papers making him
a defendant in a suit to recover 500 for rent OF
barns at Hampstead. Mr.. Havemeyer is also de-
PENDANT In a suit for alleged Islander brought by
Arthur w. Brierley. a real estate agent of Hemp
stead.
The trouble began last summer, when the large
barn on the country place of Mr. Havemeyer was
struck by lightning and burned to the ground
Near the Havemeyer place are the premises Of NJ
Heilman of Manhattan containing several large
barns These Mr. Havemeyer decided to lease for
several months at $50 monthly. The lease was
drawn for three months. but after some discussion
it was decided not to sign any leases at all. Mr.
Brierley says Mr.. Havemeyer engaged the barns
for three months Mr.. Havemeyer paid 500, ana
engaged other quarters. A bill was sent him for
S100 but 1t is alleged he refused to pay it. Finally
Mr. Brierley wrote that unless the bill was prompt
" settled an action would be brought Mr.. Have
meyer drove TO the real estate office, and, accord
ing TO Mr.. Brierley's allegations. made some re-
marks to which Mr.. Brterley took exception -
Mr.. Heilman has brought the suit for the 800.
The case will be heard in Justice Citizens court
here The SANDER case will be tried in the Su-
preme Court in Nassau County.
Mr. Havemeyer was not at his country home to-
day
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16

result has been that the laws have been enforced
without fear or favor. Old abuses have been corr
rec'ed' undervalustions stopped and as stated.
revenues increased The men directly responsible
Tor these changes. whose work has borne immedi-
ateN upon Irregularities. are the examiners and
the appraiser and assistant appraisers who are the
responsible heads OF the appraisers Office
Every large importing merchant In this city
knows and deplores the fact that these men are
shamefully unoerpaid for their responsible and
important work. Before the revenue laws are
changed TO reduce income is II not fair that
the old plea that we cannot AFFORD 20 pay the peo-
pies servants In proportion to the real value of
their services shall be abandoned and a hoary
The Government business should be done accord-
Ing 10 modern methods, IL this does Involve
Increased cost. No other first class nation nayg ts
best servants so meaniy as does our own Govern
ment. This Is good time In which 20 do some acts
OF simple justice and wise policy CTVTS
New-York Dec 4 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
T4MMANY'S ENORMOUS WASTE.
THE NETWORK VIGILANT' SHOWS THAT A
LARGE SURPLUS DISAPPEARS.

1.-The New-York Vigilant" the organ of the City
Vigilance League. has published recently several
articles which intended to show that enormous
sums of money waited diverted from the
city treasury by Tammany officials. In OF the
articles 1t is declared that, while the Budget for
1899 was 1913 OS2 o. the actually collected
from the people by taking the previous years bal
ance and by taxation. sale Of bonds premiums.
dock and water revenues and other income that
goes into sinking funds, fines, penalties, interest
rents, assessments. franchise charges, wharfage
license and perm fees etc. amounted to $l72S76-
SAG Is. and the payments therefrom amounted TO
$l5S ,5i2 c."
The article further declares that "the controlling,
the handling the banking and the spending of
these vast sums. the manipulating of contracts and
the general patronage involved in their expenditure
for a solid period of four years, give to Tammany
and its leaders tremendous financial power and
opportunity which seduousy improved"
One Of the reports declares that there 25 S7S
employees of the city government In 1899. with
salaries amounting $3S 920 OSs 81, and 1874 such
employees in 1900, with salaries amounting to A7,
SIG S73
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
COLUMBI4'S ANNUAL GAMES.
CLASS OF 'G WINS RELAY RACE-"MAXEY"
LONG ON DEFEATED MILITARY TEAM.

CLASS OF O1 WINS RELAY RACE-"MAAEf'
LONG ON DEFEATED MILITARY TEAM.
The second annual indoor games OF the Columbia
University Track Athletic Association were held
last night in the Sth Regiment Armory, at Park-ave
and Ninety-fourth-st The feature of the evening
the intercass relay race. which was won by
the class Of '0l The who represented the class
were S. Baker. F. p. DelgadO, ]. A. Meehan and
w NJ Van else. Another race that aroused much
enthusiasm the mile military relay, In
which "Maxey" Long represented the sd Regi-
ment. His team mates let their opponents get
such lead that when it came for Long to run it
found that he could not help his team much
The race was finally won by the POD Regiment. and
the 23d Regiment finished second The sixty yard
dash open handicap. was won by T. j. Fftz-
patrick, of the New West Side Athletic Club. In
the final heat he tied with II. Fried, of the Star
Athletic Club. 1t decided that another heat
would be run. and Fitzpatrick won. The sixty yard
dash handicap, closed, by w p. S.
Earle, o. and the $50 yard run, also closed. by C.
in the sixteen pound put handicap, won with put
of 40 feet inches, and F. P. Whitaker O4, the pole
Following is the summary:
Da sfE Na% a Mat sn Ahe Club s f es n Fd
Star Athletic Club az feet Second Powers Go
Ers q o'S5 BY
teST tsS opf Repment q " Brsy xaItar Atbetic
ment Athletic Association. third Time-4:35Ib.
Eight hundred and eighty yard (novice)-Won by
" J. Connors Villanova; H ]. Bartholomae Columbia
University Athletic Association. second; L. v v
Columbia University Athletic Association, third Time
2161s.
Attempt to break the mile indoor record OF 42s2s
held by himself r. W. Hjertberg. Time-4:41b.
Sixty yard hurdle (open, handicapl-Won by s Baker,
Columbia University Athletic Club Is feet; T. j. Ftz-
patrick New West Side Athletic Club az feet. second
@. NJ Riemer. 23d Regiment soratch) third Time0:07
Eight hundred and eighty yard run handicap closed
Yards second j. B. r Terpaak o. 90 yards third
Time-2.O6.
Sixty yard hurdle (handieap closed)-WOn by Barker
Columbia University Is feeO; W. H. Powers. Columbia
University Athletic Association 60 feet). T.
Zimmerman, Columbia University Athletic Association
third Time-0;0StS.
One mile military relay race-won by 22d Regiment.
W. 5. Edwards. Phil Sayles. H. Arnold and Mclaughlin
Esd Regiment. W. NJ Long Dalton. T. Turner and r.
W. Northbrdge. second Time-3:36As.
Four hundred and forty yard (handcap cIosed)-
Won by j. A McAnerney. 02 G yards): c. A 90
second; j. Carllu. 03 Ci5 yardsl third. Time-O:55
Pole vault handicap closed)-Won by F. p Whitaker
'O4 90 inches). 10 IT, in.
Sixteen pound shot put Chandicap cosed)-won by E.
B. Johnson. (scratch), 40 IT. In J. 3. Stewart Gi
(scrsteh) II. second; r. Henriquez 'O4 (38
inchesl. "a IT in. third
Columbia interclass relay race-Won by class OF, S.
Barker. F. F. Delgadr j. A. Meehan and w. NJ. Van
Cise '04. second
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
BUDDHIST PLEA FOR CHINA.
HIGH PRIESTS IN JAPAN APPEAL TO
THE ECCLESIASTICAL FOR RE-
STRAINT OF MISSION
ARIES

Six high priests Of Buddha representing 'the Great
Japan Buddhists' Union at their headquarters
within the Kenninji Temple. in Kioto. Empire OF
Great Japan" have issued a circular letter which
has been sent to every civilized land. This letter
has issued In connection with what It's sgners
describe THE Chinese Emergency" and is ad-
dressed ITO All the Eeclesiastics in the World"
The document prepared by these leaders OF the
different sects which embrace the religion OF
Buddha, deals with the causes which led to the
recent anti-foreign uprising In China and suggests
possible solution Of the troubles there. 1t gives
analysis of the Chinese character and lays
the principal blame for the difficulties at the doors
of the foreign missionaries. apparently upon those
who non-American.
copy of the circular translated into English
and printed In Kioto, Japan. received in this
city yesterday. 1t fills thirteen printed pages and
is signed by the six high priests representa-
tives of the Tenda Shingon. Jodo. Rinzai, Shin
and Obaku sects.
The following two proposals submitted in the
document:
First that the ecclesiastical authorities IN the
world should exercise their influence in restraining
the missionaries in China from proceedings which
are likely to create suspicion on the part of the
Chinese as to The existence of their secret
ton with the foreign policy of their own countries.
ducng their own governments to carry out schemes
conducive to successful ACKNOWLEDGEMENT at the ex-
pense OF China on the plea of persecution inhicted-
plea frequently resorted to whenever more or less
nese Nor should they be allowed to claim com
pensation for damages incurred as they have NTH
with the true principles of religion.
Second, to withhold the missionaries IN emma
from all forms of procedure which might possibly
be regarded disturbing the social institutions OF
China. They must in fact, be prohibited from any
line of conduct subversive of the ancient customs
and manners Of China or derogadory OF heT
misprision through partialty displayed toward the
converts as against n-believers-proceedings
which can in no way be reconciled with the legitl-
mate doctrine of religion. True, the Chinese CIVIL
zation Is as vet rudimentary, and improvements
may in many respects be necessary IN the SIS
toms and manners of the country. Stl nothing
can be greater mistake the part OF foreigners
than to attempt to overthrow the whole organize
ton at blow with view 10 suDsutuuhs uel
own customs and manners.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
ARBITRATION OF STRIKES.
A BILL BEFORE THE FRENCH CHAMBER
TO MAKE IT COMPULSORY.

TO the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir; The bill the compulsory Arbitration of
strikes presented to the French Chamber by the
Minister Of Commerce is q most interesting IL not
important. experiment. It's practical working and
effect win probably be watched with much curl
osity even IN the United States where such a
law would be Of doubtful constitutionality and in
England, where II would be OF questionable legal
ty. II Is analogous TO the legalizaton in politics
OF the primary and the caucus The results how
ever. OF the blu may prove exactly the reverse
OF what its author and its supporters desire-that
is to say. II may discourage strikes and reduce
their number, instead of promoting and stimulat-
ing them. For Clause states that the workmen
entitled TO vote the subject must be electors.
and-what is the most important point OF all-that
no strike can take place. nothing be submitted to
arbitration. unless voted for by over 80 per cent
OF the qualified votersi
AS Il IS well known that most strikes are at
first. 10 say the least, caused. in most cases. by
a minority and then forced upon the rest, the
practical Importance OF this clause would
&c be evident Moreover, IN case OF a properly
decision OF the arbitrators is to be equivalent TO
Many employers would probably welcome Of not
actually instigate) strike. anything else. that
would enable them TO nix the rates of wages for
six months In the future-even at slight advance.
manded by the arbitrator If the employees
thereby TO be bound for six months in the future
And the employers are thereafter protected by
the Government. which enforces the contract as
tai! 1t should ne remembered that the questions
IN dispute between employers and employees
usually apt TO be concerning principles rather
than any considerable difference in actual wages,
and moreover IL is not likely that any arbitrator
would order any exorbitant. impracticable in
crease, or unreasonable changes or any radical
innovations.
The arbitrators are to be chosen in equal NUM-
bers by the employers and their The
practical working. therefore of the bill promises.
! think, TO tend toward stability. permanency and
security, and II seems a conservative. concrete
form Of a radical theory. It is an interesting
ample of that bureaucratic, precise radicalism
peculiar France. inheritance, perhaps. Of the
Revolution. Nowhere else red tape and the red
flag so strangely combined.
CARROLL BRYCE.
London England. Nov. 26. 1900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
London. England Nov. &c. 1900.
A FRESH APPEAL FROM INDIA.
JUSTIN E. ABBOTT SAYS THE DECcAN is AGAIN
THREATENED WITH FAMINE.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: There is q strip of country in the Deccan
and North Guzarat where the rain has again been
both insufficient and unreasonable. In this strip
local famines are again expected this year. This
IS very great disappointment to the poor farmers.
At the beginning OF the monsoon the crops looked
finely. The soil that had lain fallow for year
brought forth all the abundantly, but, being
insufiiciently watered. they have withered away.
Starvation stares them in the face. The mitigating
circumstances that in general, the crops in
India being good the price OF grain imported into
these suffering districts will be comparatively
cheap. and. second. the Government will be able
to cope with these smaller famines It was
not able when large territory affected as
has recently been the case. But the fact that the
Government will be able to supply work TO any
who may need II does not mean that the suffering
Of the people will not need the special help that
comes from private charity. There many rea-
sons why great numbers cannot go relief
works however much they may need work And
because they cannot go, they suffer in their homes
and villages.
The territory that must again pass through a
famine is, unfortunately, the mission field OF the
American Board. and its missionaries have again
TO look with 20 the future They have
already assumed the burden of the support of
more than three thousand children and widows
and il looks though the local famine in their
district viii compel them take their shelter
even more Of the starving children they may find
later on This is noble work in the name Of the
best and highest humanity, but its financial burden
Is very serious. II has been undertaken in the
faith that the friends OF humanity who helped them
save these children alive Will not desert them now
that they have been saved, but will join with the
missionaries in caring for them, until, trained to
some industry, they will be able to for them
selves.
The American Marathl Mission has taken up the
subject Of the Industrial training OF these children
with earnestness Teachers for many industries
already at work instructing the children. and
soon the famine orphanages will be busy beehives
In former times missionaries in India the pio
neers In the education Of the masses. II is their
opportunity to be the pioneers In the indus
trial training Of the masses. There is little doubt
that If the common people properly trained in
the OF their hands with slightly improved ma
chinery. they can compete with the machinery Of
the West to very large extent. Whatever aid
be given TO missionaries India for promoting
their work among the masses will be the seed from
which much future good may be expected.
JUSTIN +. ABBOTT.
g. 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
EDUCATION THE REMEDY.
LAYAAN.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir; IL is certainly significant Of the deeper value
OF Journalism when paper like The Tribune ad-
uits nay, invites, 10 its columns practical sug-
gestions for the suppression OF vice Deep interest
must be felt by Oh thoughtful readers in DR. Black
wells views as 10 measures likely TO tend to such
suppression. and il H. with fun appreciation OF the
usk OF being considered impractical that / venture
10 express doubt 10 the efficacy Of any i'm
mediate remedy To- an evil which has its roots
In human nature itself. The only real remedy and.
therefore the only lastngly practical one lies It
seems TO me- In an education which shall enlarge
human minds upon the subject OF pleasure No evil
has ever yet been suppress ed from without; II may
be restrained, Il Is true. but IL is IN human nature
10 get that which II canceives OF as desirable. in
spite Of restraint We can only hope to overcome
evi by good. for the precise reason that the human
recognized better The suppression OF vice
means the VindcatiOn OF virtue, as yielding more
satisfaction than vice give
Religion IN is conventional aspect has failed 20
stamp vice: respecta blity cannot insure escape
from its glamour. but education which awakens
"a love 81 purer and better enJoyments. which
srouses intellectual interests Of the higher and not
the emotional kind. will. IN the long run, tend 10
virtue. The remedy Of good education is slow but
u Is IN the end, sure. and therefore practical, and
that is the only excuse for a letter of mere sug-
gestOn. T. r. r.
New-York. Dec Y. 1900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
DUTY FOR RETIRED NAVY OFFICERS

To the Editor OF The Tribune
\Sir: Your editorial note published this morning
indorsng the decision of the Attorney-General that
naval officers who have been injured but not TO an
extent TO incapacitate them from performing
tain duties at shore stations. should be employed is
10 be commended. The case referred to IL that of
Lieutenant Madison who lost a leg as a result of
accident in 1895
Prior to March g. 1873. retired officers OF the Navy
could be employed on duty shore, and very
many employed with benefit 20 themselves
and with saving in the appropriation "for the
maintenance of the Navy" The law repealed
that time but the provision that they could be
ordered 10 duty In time OF remained the
statutes 1t Will be recalled that many of the
tired officers employed active duty on
shore during the war with Spain. and that they
acquitted themselves with credit TO the Govern
ment.
The Naval Appropriation bill passed by Congress
at the last Session provided that for a period OF
twelve years ANY officer the retired list may.
on his application. be ordered to such duty
he may be able 10 perform shore and
while employed shall receive the pay and allow
ance Of ofhcer OF the active list" In other
words such officer is 60 receive the difference
active list. believe only Ave officers the retired
list have been detailed for active duty. notwlth-
standing n considerable number have applied for
duty ~ IhS Oh st1 GSuty one rs
IS a commander and two lieutenants. And now
Admiral Crowninshied has suggested that the law
70 most OF the retired officers II that il has
not had a thorough test The Acknowledgements
aecisi 9 he ennIoyed on active dutv but that ia
oueht 20 be promoted 10 the next higher grade and
be continued on duty n that grade wherever his
New-York, Dec. g. 1900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-12-16
STEWART STRUTS IN SING SING.
PROUD OF THE DISTINCTION OF BEING THE
YOUNGEST PRIsoNER-sLEEPs soUNDLY.


Alexander Stewart the youthful convicted muir
deter. spent the first night Of his twenty years
tence. In cell lin. Sing Sing Prison. Friday night
He slept as peacefully as ne would have had he
been in his fathers house.
Stewart. who is only fourteen years old. was
object Of curiosity to his fellow prisoners To see
the boy marching In lockstep from his cell to the
messro0m in the line with the hardened second
term convicts was almost too much for even the
Keepers. who used TO good deal Stewart
struts about with air OF braggadocio with
sneering smile, and apparently proud Of his crime
and the distinction Of being the youngest criminal
In the prison
We will have TO manage the boy with care and
try to make him realize how awful Is his crime,
said Principal Keeper ConnaughtOn last night II
do not like the idea Of having such youhgster as
he to deal with. but the law must be upheld. He
win not be placed in any OF the shops TO work until
Dr. Irvine. the prison physician, advises It,
There are sixty eonvicts in the prison who were
under sentence there before Stewart was born. The
Oldest convict in the prison IL eightyhree Stewart
Is classed among the second term men and will not
De allowed to march in the military step which
was recently established among the FIRST termers.