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New-York tribune., 1901-02-21
SECOND CHOICE TOTES FOR MAYOR.

The theory of free institutions requires the un-
trammelled expression of the will OF the major
ity in nominations and elections 10 office Az
present by dividing the vote Of any party I'm
factiOnal warfare the viii Of the majority may
be defeated. Among suggested methods for
avoiding this difficulty is the Australian plan
10 promote majority elections by automatic
fusion, which The Tribune has recently under
taken 10 illustrate. & bill embOdying the plan
has been introduced al Albany. and IL ought 10
he examined and discussed by our political
clubs and all who are interested in improving
and Safeguarding our ballot box so that n may
unfaiingly register the popular will
To show the workings Of the system we have
applied il 10 the recent expression OF choice
for Mayor by our readers. Owing 10 the ex-
traordinary number OF nominees i'm the alb
senoe Of provision Tor third. fourth and fifth
choice as well as second. and the neglect Of
many voters 10 express even a second choice.
no actual majority can he counted for anybody
This results, IL viii be evident. from the waste
OF large numbers Of votes cast without alterna-
tive for minor nominees Also from the waste
Of some second choice votes which would have
been saved If provision could have been made
70 transfer them a third in case the second
choice was eliminated. With more liberal pro-
visions than our ballot made for alternative
voting majority could he obtained among any
number Of nominees. Even with only a second
choice always expressed there would be q ma
jority among the half dozen persons who would
he voted for under actual conditions The bill
introduced ar Albany provides only for second
choice votes. aud is thus much simpler than the
system as operated in Australia For all praeti-
cal purposes il is as effective, even IL in some
conceivable circumstances with many candi-
dates an actual majority Of all votes east might
not be counted for the winner. Aside from the
lack OF a majority, because OF the large number
Of names voted for. the Mayoralty vote gives a
perfect illustration Of the system.
Taking all the minor names and eliminating
them one by one. beginning at the lowest and
dividing among those above them the second
choice votes of their supporters. we have the
result shown in the following table when there
are only six nominees left in the field:
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

Rico may be as unfit for American judicial pro-
| oedure and jury trials as would be community
OF Esquimaus, but American law, made for a
totally different STATE Of civilization, must be
forced upon them. though il kill them with kind
ness. IL the detailed administrative rules OF our
Constitution govern Congress in ruling them as
in ruling the States If. on the contrary. Con-
gress has a free hand IL can establish courts In
Porto Rico adapted 10 the state Of he island, in
suring substantial justice TO all, exactly as II
did i'm the Territory Of Orleans and the District
Of Louisiana when IL first established courts for
the white nhahitants-French. Spanish and
American-of those regions. while Withholding
from them the jury trial of the Constitution and
giving them only such measure Of self-govern-
menr in accordance with its spirit and without
regard 10 its letreT in the opinion of Con
gress those inhabitants were that time fitted
10 receive
This testimony coming through an anti
imperial channel 20 the present unfitness Of the
Porto Ricans for the government of the Con
stirution shows the justice and pertinence or
the arguments of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Griggs he
fore the Supreme Court that a construction OF
the Constitution bringing our new dependencies
Immediately and automatically under It's rules
would he subrersive of organized government
As he said: 1T is not 10 he credited that the
founders of the Government intended the Con
"stitution and laws of the United States 10 have
"such absolute and inconverient application
They never meant 10 establish a theoretical law
resulting I'm practical anarchy
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21
JURY TRIAL IN PORTO RICO.

special dispatch from the Washington
correspondent Of The New-York Evening
Post" yesterday gives some accounts Of Porto
Rico worthy Of the attention OF all those who
demand that the island be ruled under the Con
stitution as an integral part Of the United
States. The correspondent summarizes with
approval the tesrmoay concerning the judicial
situation Of Mr.. W. T. Abbott. whom ne de-
scribes as a lawyer OF eight years standing. for
the last eighteen months a resident Of Porto
Rico and now in Washington urging the en-
largement by Congress of the jurisdiction Of
the United States Circuit Court in the island
According 10 Mr. Abbott the necessity for this
lies in the fact that the insular courts are hope
lessly corrupt SO hopeless,y that corruption is
considered matter of course. practised openly
sud without the least shame The people know
nothing OF American judicial morality or pro-
cedure. The custom Of their courts has been
10 decide entirely in the interests of the party
who was able 10 hiring the mos, influence TO
bear, either in money or otherwise" Mr.. All
hott says:
To my personal knowledge last year when
there were tve Porto Rican judges on the bench
and case was pending over a valuable water
power privilege, IL developed that two OF the
i've judges had been retained as counsel on one
side OF the case and had given opinions and two
stances II is not difficult 10 understand how the
decision OF the presiding justice was 10 be given
Now, that is not regarded In Porto Rico as any
thing out or the way. IL is according 10 custom
which has been In daily practice there always
II is impossible 10 secure justice in the local
courts simply because the people have no idea
OF what Justice is OF what American citizenship
means. They are friendly 10 the Americans and
wish their children 10 Re Americanized As
these are educated great improvement NAV he
looked for. Meanwhile means must De found "a
secure justice, protect property and safeguard
investments necessary for the development N,
the island. and Mr.. Abbott thinks a larger ,,r,s
diction Of the Federal courts over local a,fa,rs
would DE useful Asked IL the Jury svs,en
would work successfully among the people n,
said:
1 think the Ciovcinor was very anxious .,
make the experiment 20 see how the Jury sys,.n
would work. but most OF the lawyers Who ha,
pracrised IN those courts OF the opinio,
that as at present constituted II would merel,
increase the bribery and corruption. II woul'
mean more men 20 see. When they organizes
these courts originally three judges were put q
instead OF one. because, as Porto Rican sal
side would certainly buy him; but IL thers ar
three, that viii give both sides fair show"
II Porto Rico is an integral part Of the rnite'
States under the Constitution the jury system
must De Introduced whether n is merely an0the
name for bribery and corruption or not Port
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21
Nsp7lrrk laiip Gaibnme
THURSDAY. FEBRUARY o. 1901.
TIE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-No settlement in regard 20 the re
lations Of this country and Cuba was reached
fy the special committee of the Cuban Constitu-
Tional Convention and the committee may pe
sent 20 Washington before il is settled =-
The Chinese authorities are expected 10 make
complete surrender to-day. but the prepara.
rions for the Won Waldersee expedition have not
feen suspenaed ---- There was much doubt IN
London i'm regard the meaning Of the Non
Maldersee movement i'm china, hut II Is eApeStea s
that the Foreign Office will be informed TO-DAY.
More insurgents are to he deported from
Manila 10 Guam, and additional arrests OF those
aiding the rebels have been made
CONGRESS Senate: The day was spent In
considering the Postoffice Appropriation bill; an
amendment providing S5o0OOO for pneumatic
tube service was ruled out ON point or ORDER,
and when a similar proposition was offered by
Mr. Mason. Mr.. Hale raised another point or
order against il. alleging jObbery and that
gigantic lobby behind the pneuma ic tube
plan: the question went over without action
- House: The Sundry Civil bin was passed
and consideration of the General Deficiency bill
began: I'm the debate Mr. Lentz OF Ohio. at
tackled senator Hanna and made charges Of
brutality in the Philippines which drew ou;
sharp rehukes from Republican members ana
led 10 exciting scenes
CITY-StOcks were weak and lower == The
Police Board transferred the powers OF Chief 10
Deputy Chief COrtright in anticipation of the
signing of the police bin by the Governor IL
gave Devery no pension, but dismissed charges
hanging over him. The Police Board dis
missed the charges against Captain Herlihy,
President York voting for conviction. =-
Jesse r. Davis, OF the accused Bellevue
Hospital nurses testified in the Hilliard man.
slaughter and made favorable impres-
sion: he denied in detail the charges that he had
chOked ffiliard and disclaimed all responsibility
for his death. - The defence summed up IN
the trial Of DIR. Kennedy. - II was reported
that the charter OF the new steel company would
Dc filed to-day or Saturday. - The Ameri-
can Newspaper Publishers Association met al
the Waldorf; a proposition for the arbitration
OF disputes with printers was considered.
DOMESTIC.-Governor Oden received the bin
creating single headed Police Commission for
NeW-Hork City, which the Legislature passed
over Mayor Van Wyck's veto. -=- State En-
Eineer Bond presented 10 Governor Odell plan
for a new system Of State canals utilizing lakes
and rivers between Albany and Buffalo and
costing S49.oe0ee0. or S7.oe00 600 less than the
Canal Commissions estimate. =-== Cornelius
Vanderbilt lectured on tho locomotive boiler at
Yale describing his own invention Of a cylindri-
cal flrebOX. 49, Mrs. Nation has been engaged
10 travel with circus and give fifteen minute
speeches on temperance. == George II. Phil
lips has started bul campaign in May corn.
THE WEATHER.-Forecast for to-day: Partly
cloudy. The temperature yesterday. Highest,
aS degrees; lowest "a; average, 29ls
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21
Amusemenfs.
,ADFsry OF MtTsIC-s .i5-Bsrhsrs FrletShis'
fERIcAN THEATRES ;lS-hazel hrke'

ACADEMY OF MusIc-s iS-Bsrhsrs Frse,Shis
AMERICAN a THEATRE-2-sl5-hazel h"N'
pfJOr-Sis-The Climbers
BROADWAY TlfEATPE-s:iS-Nlenna Laie
CARNEGIE HALL ls-Boston symphony o'on'sia
CASINOS .lS-florod0ra. NJ. a.
CRITERION THEATRE-s.I5-When Knish'hooo "1s ="
DALY's TfzEATRE-s:Is-I4dy Hun'worths sspsH
gDEN NUSFF-The World ir Wax -
EMPIRE THEATRES :2o-Nrs Danes Delet.s s,.>...S
TrfT- -PTFFNTH STREET TffEATfiIn- y '"~s u
GARDEN THEATRES .Is-Cnder Two flase. ~,
ssARRICK TfiEATRE-s l5-Captain JinSs of 'he 'ofe'
GRANT OPERA HOUsE-s-I4ost River
ENPI.F,N OPERA HOUSES 1S-Iayid Harura
HERALD SQUARE TffEATRE-S;.a-Ihe Siri frotn -
IRvINo PLACE THEATRE-slb-ssrdous Fedora
ssI6-s PRcGgHFR 'S arRF;-s .s-When We're
T>wenty-one.
FOsTrR 4 PTAI's-l 49, :s5-Naudeyille.
TYCrTTN TIE ATfSE-2-s .Isr-Ricf ara savage
MADISON SQUARE GAEDEN-s q. N 20 IL ? m--'os
show.
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE>-s Son the cuiet
MURRAY Hill. THEA TIRE -2-S-A Midnight BEL
OLD ACADEMY or DESIGN-nay and Bvenins-Aner-
Water Color Society.
pASTORS-Dsy and Night-Continuous SNOW
PROCTOR R'SC'onf'nuous Performance.
REPT7RIIC--s .ls--In the Palace 81 The KING
VICTORIA THE TFF,--S 30 Ny Lady
wALLACK's THEATRE .3o-Janice Meredith
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21
cARSEGIL's OFFER TO MOUNT VERNON.

HE WILL. GIVE $4,000 FOR LIBRARY WHOSE SIZE
MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE CITY.
Andrew Carnegie has announced his intention %
give the city of Mount Vernon the sum OF YOU"
for public library building II the Common Coun
ell will provide and vote $500 year 70 mann
tain the library. Mr.. Carnegies offer to give .no
money was contained in the following letter, WHICH
reached Mayor Fiske yesterday:
New-YOrk February 49, l'i
T. w. Fisk. esq, Mayor of Mount Vernon -.
Dear Sir: Yours OF the 10th received. IL Mouns
Vernon will pledge itself by ordinance OF IT'S Coun,
ell 10 support library from taxation at cost "a
not less than $500 year. and provide a sulstor.
site Mr. Carnegie will be glad to give SS9tJ loi
building. Respectfully yours.
JAMES BERTRAM. Secretary
The Mount Vernon Aldermen will hold specai
meeting on Saturday night and there Is htu'
doubt that Mr. Carnegie's offer will be acceptes
The city is already paying s., for mantalnls
public library in the high school building, so lus'
the outlay viii be but 81. .0t0 more year.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

more than an increase OF the present pumping
facilities. What is needed is the creation of a
series of storage reservoirs. of billions OF gal
Ions capacity wherever water is available Tor
filling them There is little doubt that. without
going over into Suffolk County. the present
water area Of Brooklyn is. through the sinking
of more wells and the impounding of all the
water available. capable of supplying the city
twice as much water as il now does. Ii is 70
'he construction of such reservoirs. and not Of
tuppenny -ha penny tanks in Forest Park, that
the Water Department would best apply itself
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21
REPORTS ANNOY ADMIRAL SAMPSON.

NOT SERIOUSLY ILI.-THE REVIVAL OF THE SAN
TIAGo CONTROVERSY rs DIsAGREEABLE.
Boston. Feb. a.-The alarming reports which
have been in circulation concerning the condition
Of Kear-Admiral William 7. Sampson deplored
by the Admiral, who says he is seriously iI!.
He Is suffering from the same trouble which
seized nin when he last visited Washington and is
Sonnned 10 MS house, but his condition Is regarded
as bN no means dangerous. IL is understood that
me revival OF the Santiago controversy at wash-
ADMIRAL who mad hoped tina. discussion OF ths
case at end. - s''
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

votes Of his supporters are distributed In ac-
eordance with the table above, with this result:
Sargent --..---... 0So seabury Ist
Ellison sac Gran. olSl
Low -.----..--------- 1909
Mr. Seabury. being lowest. is next eliminated,
and the provisional result is:
so32 eo5
Ellison 1919 Gran. 3 1856
The lowest nominee left in the field is Mr..
Crane. The second choice votes OF his sup
porters being added 10 the provisional votes of
the others. the returns for the three leaders
stand
Sargent .S034 Low : ld2
Ellison ---...-.--.--- 4siS
The choice is now narrowed down 10 Mr.. Sar-
gent or Mr. Low Mr. Ellison being eliminated
and the votes redistributed. the final result is
reached, as follows.
Sargent .-.......- 60i6 Low 4s>
Thus il will he seen a system is provided which
can make the real sentiment of community
effective in spite of superficial disagreements
which by clever manipulation may he prolonged
till Election Day.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21
NEw.YoRK DAILY TRIBUNE. THURSDAY FEBRUARY 1901.

must be taken up. The congestion and the man
aces to safety almost intolerable, and they
are constantly becoming worse
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

Give the Commissioner his due. Mr. Nasle
admits that he has not removed the snow and
ice from many streets. but means TO leave them
there until they melt. That is frank, at any
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21
ROOSEVELT COMING EAsT.

Columbus. Neb.. Feb. 2O.-Vice-P ce-Presdent-elee'
Roosevelt and party passed through this al'e'
noon eastward bound. Colonel Roosevelt Gecih1
people.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

Al this point il will be seen that though Mr.
Sargent received the highest first choice vote
more people really desired Mr.. Low when
choosing among the highest half dozen names
Likewise Messrs. Hopper, Blanchard. Schieren
and Brookneld stood ahead of Mr. Coler hut i'm
eliminating the minor nominees he goes ahead
of them. Looking al the provisional result. il
is seen that Mr.. coler is lowest Continuing
the process OF elimination. the second choice
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

Our Board OF Aldermen has adopted a resolu-
tion in favor OF tunnels under dangerous Broad
way crossings OF the sort which make women and
children so uneasy. Whether or not. in the long
run the digging Of tunnels may be decided unon
as the best means 20 prevent accidents to peonls
on foot. IL is evident that some plan OF reJar
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

RamapO fights hard 20 retain the eytraor-
binary privileges which ii obtained by false
pretences from Governor Morton. The managers
of the scheme deceived General Tracy. and In
duced him 70 ask the Governor from abroad to
sign their bill Afterward General Tracy dis
covered that the charter was not what they
represented ~ to ne. and he has denounced ~ as
improper grant which no would not have
sought.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21
In the role Of anxious parent. Holshan is not
a gItterng success

The demand for protection Of the Stars and
Stripes against desecration for advertising or
other purposes is backed UP by every senti-
uent OF National self-respect- The manner in
which the emblem OF the Nation is now misused
is disgraceful beyond all expression.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

Mr. Seabury. being lowest. is next eliminated,
and the provisional result Is:
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

T. p. O'Connor's Mainly About People. puo.
lished yesterday. comments on the engagement OF
William Bayard Cutting. jr. private secretary o.
the United States Ambassador in London. TO Lads
Sybn Cuffe youngest daughter of the Earl OF
Desart. as being Interesting and significant repre-
senting as II does the union of Americans VIII
English women of rank. The only other simlla'
case vas the wedding OF Alfred f. Jessup OF Phil
adelphia ami New-York. to Lady Mildred Bowsss-
Lyon. In 1880. Lady Mildred died in 1885, daE dge
future Lady Syhu Cutting is pretty and talen,e,S.
and writes articles and stories for the WeeAS
papers.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

Some Of the New-York patrolmen are prone TO
play the part Of petty tyrants toward the push
cart dealers who hold licenses for their humble
traffic. single guardian Of the peace arrested
no fewer than sixteen of these poor fellows on
Saturday all OF whom were set free I'm a magis-
trate's court on Sunday because there was no
evidence that they had broken either laws or
local ordinances. This patrolman seems to ,bfrk
that he viii gain fame and advanc.na,, ~,
prosecuting feeble creatures whom he hold. a,
his mercy. Such fellows shame the uniform ,bs,
wear
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

Aiken Is busy with polo and hunting The
woman's match at polo Tuesday was not
success. but a very interesting experiment
William c. Whitney referee and Mrs. Thomas
Hitchcock. ir.. Mrs. Robert shaw. Mrs. & w
Dolan Miss Dorothy Whitney, Mrs. Hayes ana
Miss Sanford were the PLAYERS.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

Senator Depew authorizes the statement that
the engagement between his niece. Miss Annie De
pew Paulding and Lieutenant John s. Edie. l. :
n. Is cancelled.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

Among the many bills at Albany which should
be thoroughly scrutinized by our legislators are
the proposed acts for public park at Edge
mere. Long Island. and for the extension and
widening Of hundred "A nd thirty -hfth-st I'm
this borough. Serious objections 10 both of these
projects have been brought forward by citizens
who seem 10 have the public welfare az heart.
and the advocates Of the two schemes hardly
appear 10 have mustered up arguments as VET
that would clearly Justify these two undertsk-
ingS
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

Now is the time for the announcement OF the
dates of the dancing classes for next season. Al
ready the invitations to Join have been sent out
by the matrons who are the patronesses OF these
classes. The dates OF the Assemblies will be an
nOunced In a short time. The dates OF the fort
ntghtlies for next are as follows: November
26 December 10. December % January Z. lSZ ana
January q and February g. 1902.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

An engagement of interest. which has Just been
announced is that Of Miss Matilda 5. Janeway. ths
daughter OF Or. Edward G. Janeway and Mrs.
Janeway, TO William Talman Wisner the Of
Mr.. and Mrs. John Tornsr Wisner OF summit.
y. j. No date has yet been set for the wedding
Miss Janeway came out in society two years ago
and is a member OF several OF the dancing classes.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

Ash Wednesday is never very CAV. r,
DAY OF Lent. and il pervaded by an atno.nSsra
ssckeioth and ashes. AS Lent advances thsra a. VI
soou zeal more latitude. But the oper,,, = a
tar55ey Esherally observed in New-Yorx aa5 y
eStuty .y tnere was not much doing in the Ne yes.
entertainments, but good deal Of churchzNMsay OF
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

Is the John Doe sought for by Mr. Philbin the
man who gives the police the gamblers
dough-
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

Chairman Nixon is reported saying that the
disreputable element forms so small a part Of
the Tammany organization that IL does not
count. What American humorist can match
hat
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

Mrs. r. 7. Wilson gives large dinner party on
Friday next at her house. No. 81 Fffth-ave and
James ]. Van Allen one on Saturday The date of
Mr.. Aliens sailing is not vet decided j. Coleman
Drayton and his daughter remain here a short
time longer and then 80 TO Philadelphia
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

votes Of his supporters are distributed In ac-
eordance with the table above. with this result:
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

Mrs. Francis A. Di Zerega and Miss Elisa Won p
Di Zerega have organized a Lenten sewing class
THE Helpers which will meet at Mrs. Dt Zeresa's
No. 7s4 Park-ave.. during Lent The first meeting
takes place March from TO p. N. Tea vii be
served az O'Clock
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

Holahan boasts that there are no poolrooms
in the district OF which he is leader Perhaps
not. Why should there be. when it is so easy
for him 10 slip over into his friend Murphy's
district whenever he wants to search for an
erring relative? wha-a-at?
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

In the last few days snow fell smartly i'm
Naples and Jerusalem. extreme cold prevailed all
over Southern Spain, and natives We're frozen
10 death even in Algiers. But in New-York yes
terday an April sun made the air soft and mild
i'm February Was there season more
topsy turvy in its wild whirI Of hot and cold?
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

How would Lafayette Parkway" sound. in
stead Of Boulevard Lafayette
New-York tribune., 1901-02-21

James Stllman. Mr.. and Mrs. John D. Rookie
feller and Mr. and Mrs William Rockefeller
started yesterday afternoon for Florida They 20
first TO Palm Beach. and will visit also other
Florida winter resorts. tarrying for few days az
Jeykl Island on their way home. II is understood
that the party viii be away from the city for two
three weeks.
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-05-05
Reached The City YaStGPda
From PittS1Ipg.
IS A VERY HANDSOME ONE
Will Probably Start to Running by
Wednesday or Thursday on
Construction Work.

The first engine for the Brunswick
and Birmingham railroad arrived yea.
tsrdsy aud is now ct the Plant system
shops
Inc engine as a large and handsome
one and wss built expressly for the
Brunswick aud Birmingham railroad
by the Phtsburs Locomotive Works.
tits OF the passenger type, has a oy-
Iindsr Of seventeen inches with four
inoh atsoke I1 is a coal burner and
has all modern improvements, inolud-
ind sir breaks. The driving wheels are
unusually large AMI substantial being
Gfty-four inches, Tais is one of the
three engines ordered by the Bruns
wick and B'fniognam gsilroad and the
other wv viii be here as soon as they
are oompIe ed.
Bssidoa these engines one hundre
box and dst cara have been ordered and
some will be here shortly and will be
The Brunswick times-call. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1900-1902, 1901-05-05
"TIS HE" COMPANY DID NOT COME
Cancelled Their Date Here on Account Of
jacksonville Fire.

The "Tis He" Company, which was book
ed lor a matinee and night performance at
the Grand yesterday, telegraphed to the
management that it would be impossible
for them to fill their engagement.
The date was cancelled on account Of
the big Jacksonville hre. The company
played in Savannah Friday night, was to
play here yesterday, and then go to Jack
sonVille for an engagement Monday night
The fact that it would be impossible for
them to play Jacksonville, made the com
pany change their route entereIy, there.
fore calling Brunswick out,