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New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
ECHO OF THE DREYFUS TRIAL.
MINISTER OF~vAR DECLARES CASE CLOSED
AN OFFICER DEGRADED.

MINISTER OFNvAR DECLARES CASE CLOSED
AN OFFICER DEGRADED.
Paris. May 25.-The question of the alleged
meddng of NJ. Tomps, detective in the Drey
fus case which was warmly discussed at the
reopenng of the Chamber of Deputies was
brought up in the Senate this afternoon. The
Minister of War. the Marquis de Gallinet. on
Tuesday denied the existence Of the Tomps let
ters at the Ministry of War, but the interpret
lator, NJ. Humbert (Radical- SOCIALISM,, fatty
contradicted him. The Marquis de Galliffet to-
day expressed regret at the fact that ne had
misled the Chamber. as. he added. he had since
ascertained NJ. Humberts statement was cor
rect. The letters. he asserted. existed at the
Ministry without his knowledge. The Minister
Of War then announced that the documents had
fallen into the hands of politicians who had
used them in the debate of Tuesday. by the
crime of officer of the War Office who had
divulged them. This officer the Minister con-
tinued had Immediately been cashiered. He
added:
The officer. an explanation. made the
heard of remark that what did a political
act" and he, an officer dared to say this to the
Minister of War, when 1t is the first duty of an
officer to avoid politics.
NJ. De Chamailard (Royalist) here exclaimed:
You are a military man. but that does not
prevent you from taking part in politics.
Yes" replied the Marquis de Galliffet, but
I member of the Government. The n
dtion of mind which led the guilty officer to
commit such inconceivable act is unfortu-
nately, not unexampled, but 1t must come to
an end.
This statement Of the Minister called forth
loud cheers from the Social party. He added:
AS 1 declared before and since entering the
Ministry, the Dreyfus incident, now that the
Rennes court-martial has taken place is closed.
All the army has been warned, and any soldier
departing from this line of conduct knows what
to expect.
The Marquis de Galliffet ended with asking
II the questioning Senator satisfied
Perfectly" replied the latter.
The Premier. NJ. Waldeck- Rousseau. followed
and gave long explanation Of the Tomps af-
fair. finally announcing that Tomps had been
transferred and that the incident was closed.
The officer disgraced by the Marquis de Gal
lffet is Captain Frisch, who is said TO be an
Alsatian.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
PERSONAL.

The Rev. DR.. Washington GLADDEN. will preach
June "a.
German newspapers report the death of Herman
Levi, the great conductor. in Giessen on May 13.
He considered of the greatest Wagnerian
conductors of Germany. He born in Giessen
In 1889 and was pupil of Vlncenz Lachner at
Mannheim. and of the Leipsic Conservatory He is
sS s and and occupied positions ss at Mneb
where he made his greatest reputation. He retired
from the direction of the Royal Opera there in 1896
the title Of General Musieai Director. He was an
W m n on h rs Of
Parsifar' at Bayreuth in 1882. He was also a
i is said to have Been at Levis instance that the
minor pianoforte quintet of this master, original
pianos, was rewritten in its more familiar form.
Levi was succeeded at Munich by Richard Strauss
Dr. Charles A Ellwood, of the University of Ne
braska has been elected professor of sociology in
the University of Missouri He is a native of
University He took his doctors degree at the Uni
Instructor to IN tRe 1TniVersitv Of Nebraska and has
Lincoln.
When Gambetta died the French Government de-
sired that his body should be placed In the Pan
theon. Gambetta's father. however, objected, and
the interment took place at Nice After the
death of Gambetta pere his sister agreed to the
transfer Of the remains to the Pantheon. Inc EN- eX7
take place next January.
The fortieth anniversary of the Rev. DR.. j. Addison
Henry pastor of the Princeton Presbyterian
Church. of Philadelphia. will be appropriately OBJ
served on June 8, s. and l.
The will of Abram Holker of New Orleans, leaves
5000 and valuable collection of books to the free
library of that city.
Prince Rupert, the heir to the throne of Bavaria
dslikes very much the attentions of the White Rose
League of England, which, because 1t recognizes
the claims of the Stuarts the British throne per-
sists, much to his disgust, in styling him the right
full Prince of Wales"
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
SENATOR BACON is RIGHT.

If the independent investigation by a Senate
committee of public expenditures in Cuba, which
now seems assured, is conducted as it ought to
be- il can scarcely fail 10 be useful Senator
Bacon. of Georgia, in replying on Thursday to
some parts of Senator Platt's speech of the day
before, warmly declared that he had no desire
TO make political capital out of Cuban scandals,
and we hope he does differ in that respect from
some of his political associates; but in any case
he is perfectly right in saying that pecuation is
not the only thing that needs 10 be investigated
in Cuba; that the question is not merely whether
or not the books balance. but also whether or
not the large sums of money absorbed in Cuban
administration have been and are being pru-
dently and wisely spent. There is already con-
siderable evidence 10 show that there has been
. wanton extravaganza and next perhaps in
importance 10 the exposure and punishment of
corruption is the task of putting the govern
ment of the island on an economical basis.
Economy is very different thing from parsi-
mony, and may be its precise opposite. Liberal
expenditure for things that are worth having is
10 be recommended in Cuba. Porto Rico and the
Philippines Money honestly and judciously
spent on sanitation. schools. roads and agencies
for preserving order is we'll invested. and the
inhabitants will recognize the fact; or, if they
do NOT. il is time that they had an opportunity
10 learn from ODSeTNatlDn WUat Ilei nave
lacked Salaries on which those who do this
work can live comfortably and respectfully are
a large and necessary part of the cost of doing
il; but il is neither necessary nor desirable 10
impress the natives with display of luxury
md magnificence. The things we need TO con-
vince them of are our justice. honesty, humanity
and efficiency rulers Of the dependencies sub
1ected TO our authority.
The unhappy tendency of civil societies. or of
those who manage their affairs. is constantly to
increase the cost OF transacting the public busi-
ness The process has gone so far in this city
as 10 produce conditions of extreme gravity and
tie fundamental problem confronting the Char
ter Revision Commission is how TO reduce mu-
nicipal expenditures within reasonable limits:
but the same evil exists in greater or less de-
gree all over the country. II would be q shock
ing mistake. and next door 10 a crime 10 begin
the civil administration of our dependencies on
this eXfravagant basis. and leave the future TO
t8ke care OF itself. We need 70 enforce at the
outset the rule of true economy-of getting
results worth 4 dollar for every dollar laid ont
The United States can afford to spend whatever
is essential 70 the accomplishment OF its inst
and enlightened purposes in Cuba Porto Rico
and the Philippines but their account as
well as IFS own il cannot afford either to SET mn
standard OF administrative profigacy or to
crafty the luxurious propensities of individuals
intrusted with the conduct of affairs. How far
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
THE WAR ON THE VAAL.

The Queens birthday has come and gone, and
there has been sensational stroke in Africa
such as some thought Lord Roberts might be
preparing to administer on that day. Beyond
doubt, Lord Roberts would have liked to do so
had 1t been practicable. He has an eye to
dramatic effect as well any other man. But
In his hands war is war. not a stage play. If
he did not signalize the imperial holiday with
noteworthy achievement, he at least did not
make 1t a blank in the calendar of his cam
paign He kept moving on, in what is more
like military promenade" than anything else
that has been since that ill-starred phrase
aroused the expectations of the English people
The thirty mile crescent of his vanguard is
cutting path northward from which it is wise
for the Beers to flee. The question is Will the
path not be so long as to need turning?
The British columns reached Vredefort Road
at noon of Thursday, about twenty miles from
the Vaal. One detachment was at the same
time near Vredefort itself eight miles from
Parys, on the Vaal and less than twenty-five
miles from Potchefstroom, on the Klerksdorp-
johannesburg railroad. Such progress has been
effected without material opposition. That seri-
Gus opposition will be made to the crossing of
the Vaal is now improbable At any one point,
such as Vijoen's Drift, stand might be made.
But Lord Roberts's van is thirty miles wide.
The crossing may be attempted, therefore, at
any point within that span, say from Nijoen's
Drift to Venterskroon. For the depleted Boer
army to guard in force a river line of thirty
miles is simply impossible. They must give
way.
Conviction is growing, therefore, that the
Vaal will be passed in much the same manner
as the Vet and Zand and Rhenoster rivers have
already been passed, and that the next serious
engagement will be either at Johannesburg or
at Pretoria. Both those places susceptible
of powerful fortification and stubborn defence.
Indeed, the latter is already strongly fortified.
In case of siege. a close investment would
easily be effected by the overwhelming British
forces, and then it would be largely a question
of how long supplies would hold out. The Brit
ish would scarcely attempt to take either place
by storm, and they would be most reluctant to
reduce either by bombardment 1t is not safe,
therefore, to predict a speedy ending of the war;
even though the end may seem to be close at
hand. The Beers may be driven into the pro-
verbal last ditch. But it is possible to oc-
cupy that ditch for some time.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

that might well put to shame some more pre-
tentious countries. Reference to recent statis-
tics Of Brazil Argentina and their neighbors
will afford a revelation to those who have been
thinking Of them as emi-wildernesses. The
yearly increase Of population in Germany is
about 112 per cent; in Italy it is less than 10
per cent, and in France it is practically nil.
while in Argentina 1t is no less than 4.65 per
cent, of which less than one-fourth is to be
credited to immigration. AT such a rate are the
South American States getting forward. And
such are some of the considerations which are
to be taken into account before we even begin
to think of militant enforcement of the Mon
roe Doctrine which, If ever needful, would
doubtless be effected
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
A WARNING TO CHINA.
THIS GOVERNMENT TAKES A HAND IN SUP
PRESTON OF THE BOXERS"

Washington May 25-The United States Gov
the Boxers" the famous Chinese secret society
which is engaged In the massacre OF native
Christians In China. and 70 which numberless
outrages the foreign missionaries are at
trbuted. Minister Conger has been instructed
by the State Department to inform the Chinese
Government that the Government Of the United
States expects it promptly and thoroughly to
guarantees for the maintenance of peace and
order, and the protection of life and property
of Americans in China. now threatened by the
operations OF the Boxers
There is no indication in the instructions as
to the course that Will be pursued by the United
States in the Chinese Government ignores
or fails TO observe the warning conveyed in this
allel lines with the representatives of all the Eu
ropean Powers at the Chinese Court. He has not
Joined in any concert of action. for TO do so
would be to violate the unbroken practice of
this Government.
There is believed to be reasonable ground for
foreign Intervention which would include the
participation of United States warships and
Mr.. Conger's latest advices To the State De-
partment indicate that this society Is waxing
strong In the heart OF Peking and it evil
dent from the tone of his dispatch that crisis
was approaching which would either cause dras-
tile demonstration by the Powers in the near
future.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
H. II. FL1GLER RESIGNS TRUST.
HE INTENDS TO MAKE HIS PERMANENT
HOME IN FLORIDA

The resignation of Henry NJ Flagler the Stand
ard Oil magnate, committee of the person and
estate of his wife, Ida A. Flagler. accepted
yesterday by Justice Andrews. in the Supreme
Court The reasons given by Mr. Flagler for his
resignation that his business interests require
his constant presence in Florida, and that he there
fore intends to give up his residence in New-York
Mrs Flagler has been in the sanatorium of Dr.
Carlos F. Macdonald at Pleasantvflle. since 1886
and has been adjudged incompetent by the verdict
of Sheriff's jury.
his resignation. asked that DR.. Macdonald be ap-
pointed as committee of his wifes person and
Eugene NJ Ashley. a lawyer, committee OF her
estate, which consists chiefly of Standard Oil
curtties Justice Andrews acceded 10 his request
and appointed the two named.
Mr.. Flagler's report OF his administration Of his
wifes estate since his appointment the time OF
her formal commitment shows that she 81.
6iSaS7. of which 81 700 is In Standard oil stock
Justice Andrews directed Mr. Ashley TO give
bond in sS.SCO.c0O for the due performance Of his
trust.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
A UNITERSITY'S ANNITERSARY.

Fredericton. N B., May 25.-Arrangements have
been completed for the celebration OF the Tooth an
niversary of the founding OF the University Of
New Brunswick Tuesday. Wednesday and
Thursday of next week. Governor McClellen. mem
bers of the Government, prominent clergymen and
representatives OF several American educational
institutions expected to participate In the ex-
ercises. Among the Americans who have accepted
Invitations 10 be present the Rev. George C
Chase. president Of Bates College, and members of
the faculty of Bowdon College. Rrown. Colby and
Cornell University. and abraham W. Harris presi-
dent OF the University Of Maine. The honorary
degree Of LII. d. Will be conferred the represent
tstives of American colleges. The universities OF
oxford. Cambridge Dublin. Edinburgh and other
British institutions will be represented at the cell
abr
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
MR.. HANNA AND THE CHATRMANSHIP.

MR. HANNA AND THE CHAfRMAN SHIP.
Recent reports concerning the physical con-
dition of Senator Hanna have inspired In some
quarters fear that he may be unable to retain
the Craftsmanship Of the Republican National
Committee and direct the coming Presidential
campaign for his party, in case it should desire
him to do It Is not probable that there has
been any intention of eXaggerating such IN
firmitieS may naturally have overtaken a
man who has worked hard at a variety of tasks
for many years. and there would seem to be no
sufficient reason for attributing current rumors
TO a sinister motive. Nevertheless, 1t would not
be surprising If, being in a somewhat nervous
state. the Senator had found his habitual placid
ity disturbed and had authorized the latest an
nouncement on the subject of his health, to the
effect that his only malady is chalky deposit
in the knee which is expected TO yield to suit
able treatment.
At all events. we hope that this diagnosis will
quickly prove to be authentic and correct.
that when the craftsmanship question comes up
in due course the decision may not be compli-
Gated by doubts as to Mr.. Hannas bodily fit
ness to succeed himself If he is the best man
for the place it would be a misfortune to lose
him because of a lingering dstrust of his ability
to bear heavy burden. If he is not the best
man for the place ii might be still greater
misfortune to keep him in it out of coDsidera-
ton for the sensitive feelings of an invalid.
Either of these results may conceivably happen
if a really serious doubt remains as to the Sen
ator's health, and on all accounts, therefore,
the reported prospect of his complete recovery
from comparatively trivial disorder is well
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
THE COLOMBIAN REBELLION.

Kingston, Jamaica, May 2s,-The United States
sunboat Scorpion arrived here to-day from Car
tagena, Colombia. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Nathan
Sargent says that when the Scorpion left there
May q everything quiet a Cartagena, which
was still In possession of the Government. Fight
ing proceeding in the interior but all the i'm
portant seaports held by the Government the
rebels only holding Rio Hacha and a few unim-
portant places the Atrato River
1he Scorpion is awaiting orders from Washington
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

The TRIBUNE piU be mailed TO any ad-
dresS, in the country beyond the State, or
abroad, at the rates named in the last COL
unln Of opposite page. The address can
be changed as often as desired.
The ne7Vs trade of Nelp- YOrk City is
becoming more systemati1ed than formerly
and readers are adprsed 10 leaUe a regular
order for their COPY of The TRIBUNE at any
conTenfent meas stand
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
DRAWING ROOM PRESENTATIONS.

London. May 25-The last Drawing Room OF the
held this afternoon at Buckingham
Palace by the Princess Of Wales In behalf of the
Queen. The fine. bright weather attracted great
crowds witness the arrivals The presentations
numerous. Among the Americans presented
were the daughter OF Senator James Mcmillan.
Mrs. and Miss Gardiner, Mrs. Edwin Gould and
Mrs. Benjamin Shaw. Miss Wheeler and Miss Annie
Wheeler.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

Governor Roosevelt is going TO have special
Grand Jury investigate the Rochester School
bill fraud if the present Monroe County Grand
Jury does not succeed in it's inquiry. 1t is to be
hoped. however, that by prompt Executive in
vestigation all the facts may be put before the
ordinary tribunal. and an appeal to extraordi-
nary agencies, which often have more ap-
pearance than reality of efficiency. may be
thus unnecessary.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
GENERAL CHAFFEE LEAVES CUBA

Havana May 25.-General Adna r. Chaffee the
retiring Chief of Staff of the Governor General
sailed for the United States the Burnside to-day
General Chaffee has been of the most popular
Americans In Cuba. and all classes were repre-
sented at farewell reception at the Palace this
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

However much Kentucky may be interested in
National TOPICS the primary concern next fall
Of all good citizens. regardless Of their views Of
silver or expansion, anything else. will be to
preserve their civil liberty. and re-establish
real republican government in the State
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
KAISER'S VISIT TO u1INZ

Berlin. May 25-Emperor William arrived this
afternoon at Manz. where he was received with
popular festivities. He then went on board one
of the vessels of the torpedo hotilla accompanied
by General Count Waldersee and his suite
and sailed down the Rhine Mittelheim
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

the suspected infection has spread IN and from
Havana remains to be discovered, and ought to
be discovered. On this point, at least Senator
Bacon talks sound sense
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

Washington May 25.-Ambassador Choate has
sent the following message from Queen Victoria 10
the State Department
American Ambassador: Pray express my warm
thanks to the President OF the United States for
his kind congratulations on my birthday.
V.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

MR.. BALFOUR ATTRIBUTES INCREASE TO PROS
PERITY IN UNITED STATES.
London. May 25-In the House of Commons to-
day Gerald Balfour. Chief Secretary for Ireland
replying to attack upon the Irish Executive ex-
pressed the opinion that the rise of Irish emgra-
tion figures due to the improved state of trade
In the United States.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

brown University boys may think 1t beneath
their dignity to express sorrow for lndulging In
street disorders. but the general public, which
aas more respect for order and civilization than
for rowdy traditions. however venerable will
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

London May 25.-William Waldorf Astor has sent
q check for 10000 to the Maidenhead Cottage Hos
pital In celebration Of the coming Of sSs Of hi.
eldest son.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

vegetarians'' seems to be made in blissful dis
regard of the first and most natural food of
babies
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

Switzerland has long been thought inclined to
ideas of State Socialism. but 1t evidently has
no use for universal pension system under the
guise of insurance
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

think that President Faunce is right not to pass
lightly over contemptuous disobedience to his
request for gentemanly conduct.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26

The Ice Trust still continues to exhibit signs
OF shrinking modesty from rude gaze.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
Amusemtnte,

AMERICAN ART GALLERIES. to e-Exhibition.
ACADEMY OF MCSIC-2s:15-Woman and Wine.
AMERICAN -2-Faust-s;lo- o-Repertore BIZ.
CASlNo-2-S-The Casino Girl.
CRITERION THEATRE :15-s:13-The Pride OF Jen-
pALYS THEATRE-2n5-s:I5-A Runaway Girl
EDEN MCSEE-9 a m 10 II p. m-Waxworks Srano
Concert and CInematograph.
5ARRICK E-2:15-s-Sherlock Holmes
GRAND OPERA HOUSE-2-S-Mr Smooth
KEITH 'S-Continuous Performance
ROSTER & BIALS-2:l5-S-Naude
MURRAY HILI,-2-s-She Stoops TO Conquer
SEW=YORK THEATRE-2-s-Quo Nadis.
PASTOR 'S-Continuous Performance
WALLACK' K'S-2-s-Sapho.
New-York tribune., 1900-05-26
Bnslncss y ofltes.

Poll Ton Desks and Office FURNITURE.
Great Variety Of Style and Price
T. G. sELLEw
No. III Fulton St
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-02-03
LITERARY NOTES.

Scribner's Magazine for February
contains Theodore Roosevelt's second
chapter on the career Of Cromwell, deal
ing with the Long Parliament and the
Civil War" 1t contains Colonel Rooee.
Welt acute analysis Of the early battles
of the Civil War, the personality OF The
troops, the use Of "shock tactics" the
importance of cavalry and the small rel
alive influences of musketeers. There is
also an interesting comparison between
the English Civil War and the Ameri-
can Civil War. The illustration is on
the same elaborats scale as that OF the
January iustallment. 1t represents The
best work of Seymour Lucae. Yohn,
Sheppereon. Frank Craig and Peixotto.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-02-03
ABOUT DINING CARS.

The verdict given by the general pub.
lie that the Great Rock Island Route
has the Best Dining Car Service in the
world, will not be disputed by patrons
who have used this line. Thousands of
letters testify to this fact. A better
meal cannot be secured in any hotel or
restaurant in the cities OF New York or
Chicago than is served in the Rock
Island Dining Cars. A la carte on all
cars; splendid lunch served on Colo
RADIO trains for SO cents.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-02-03

The February number Of McCalrs
Magazine The Queen Of Fashion, is
juet at hand, containing two beautiful.
full-page color plates and illustrations
of more than one hundred exquisite
fashion designs Of seasonsble styles in
GLIDING ladies', misses, children's and
infants wear.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1900-02-03
Hunting for New Writers.

Eight Thousand manuscripts were re-
ceived by the Ladies' Home Journal
during the year just closed. Each was
given a careful reading. but out OF the
entire number only eighty were found
worthy OF publication. The manuscript
bureau Of the Ladies' Home Journal is
operated at a large expense, but the
hope Of discovering new writers or some
aspirants with undeveloped talent war
rants the outlay. 1t can be seen that
the articles secured by such careful
wlnnowing process brings tho cost OF
each up to and above the remuneration
paid our best writers.
These facts bring refutation TO the
oft-repeated. but none the less. errone-
Gus, assertion that only well known
writer's of established literary reputa-
ton are able to find place for their
work in the magazines. Exactly the
contrary lie true. The Ladies' Home
Journal, through the manuscripts con-
sidered, has discovered three or four new
writers Of excellent merit and great