Evening star., 1901-08-15


conductors, the number of vehicles being
16 265. of which 1 ,295 were tram cars. The
average daily inspection during the same
year was 4,5SS vehicles and 2231 horses
spection, and wherever defects are found.
either in vehicle, horse or harness. the
owner is at once notified, and Is not al
lowed to solicit passengers until the defect
Is remedied.
Fine Record Of Inspection.
''Out of the 29,434 licenses granted in
1885, there were but "a revoked and sus-
pended. This result could only be obtained
by constant and perfect inspection. the
vehicles being inspected weekly. There
were also l.. S32 visits made to proprietors'
stables. Only 8 stables were found in an
insantary condition, 20 proprietors were
convicted Of using horses unfit to work.
The Humane Society is vigilant in cruelty
cases. and largely assist the police in the
prosecution of them. There We're 1,012
drivers convicted of allowing horses to
stand longer than necessary, 6S4 for fast
driving and but 15 for being drunk while
in charge of horses. second conviction
of this offense forfeits their license 1
consider the management of the street
traffic the most arduous of the duties de-
volving upon the London police. They are
also expected to answer intelligently the
thousand and one questions asked them by
strangers from all the countries in the
Ito them) unknown languages. They sac
ceed wonderfully well in giving the infor-
nation desired; they are always polite in
manners, and keep their temperS In the
most trying situations.
A Morning In Bow street.
ct attended a morning session of the Bow
street police court. The presiding judge
was gentleman Of mature age and Of the
most benevolent appearance. He was most
SnvHIn Int nd
long practice enabled him to reach the
truth by few well-put. pertinent qHes-
tions; his decisions were just, and SEN
tenees very light and merciful. I was inn
pressed with the lucid and straightforward
manner in which the police officers testi-
fed in cases where they had made arrests
and were witnesses. There was no appear
ance of trying to make a case where one
did not exist, their testimony was given
discreetly and imparually, and was ac-
cepted by the judge evidently as being the
truth An officer showing undue zeal Is
quickly called to order and reprimanded.
THE uniforms of all grades are very neat
and exceptionally well fitted, and are al
ways clean and in good condition. The
clothing allowed is fully ample: one over
coat in two years, tunic or blouse. one
year; dress trousers. one year; trousers un-
dress, one year: helmets, two years; SHOES,
months other articles when condemned.
All clothing is fitted to the person by the
contractors. They are the best dressed
body of police that came under my notice.
The Continental Sabbath.
Another subject which attracted my no
tice," read Commissioner Henshaw, In con-
Guiding, "and to which desire to cali your
attention IL, the observance Of the Sabbath
In the cities Of the German empire, where
there are practically no prohibitory laws.
where all citizens are privileged to OBJ
4 he Tn haY where
all gardens, saloons, cafes, etc, are open
as upon other days of the week. all classes
OF people were cheerful and happy. saw
no one under the influence OF drink. The
churches were veil attended by those
whose inclination led them to observe the
day as day Of worship. Those who were
bent upon pleasure were; in no way re-
stricted. They all appreciated the freedom
of the day and the opportunities the day
offered them The public parks and prone
nades were thronged. They were out for a
good quiet time and were having 1t. There
may be people who practice total absti-
nence, but if so, they are not In suffcient
numbers to form a party. or to cause
crusade against those who differ with them
as to the use Of intoxicating drinks. You
see none of the demoralizing effects or 1t
as is seen in Great Britain and with us.
The question is not discussed; in fact, 1t Is
not a question. Its use Is so general from
childhood that 1t Is seldom abused You
see parents and children In one party sit
perfect decorum, With no thought of i'm
propriety. How often do we see this In the
United States, unless among the Germans:
I believe the greatest safeguard Is perfect
freedom.
A Contrast Worth COnsidering.
I'm contrast with the above, the city OF
Glasgow, Scotland. Is a notable example
There all resorts at every description are
closed. tight on Sunday. drink of any
kAf~ do
water cannot be had. A cigar is out Of
the question. It is only necessary to OBJ
serve the condition Of the working people
upon the streets to see the results OF the
two systems. Where the people are free
to spend the day as their fncltnatfons lead
them. they are bright and cheerful. and at ,
its close are ready to begin a new week. re-
cuperated by the entire absence OF restraint
in their enjoyment of the day.
an Glasgow and other cities OF Scotland
many Of the working classes are seen upon
the streets In an unkempt condition, wear
ing the same clothes on the Sunday as they
wore to their labor during the week. They
are unwashed and have dissipated ana
careworn appearance. Knowing there Is
no rational recreation to be had on this day
of rest they forestali the law by laying In
a stock of liquor. Almost every man has
his bottle, causing more drunkenness ana
revelry than on all the other days of the
week put together. The women are almost
as depraved as the men. which Is incompre-
henStbi6 TO Americans, ufiHhAB "ouiou
with us, among the working classes. being
exceptional. Although Glasgow Is well sit
uated on a navigable river, where excur-
sion boats could. as they do IN England and
other countries take the people to seaside
resorts on Sunday. In Glasgow there Is
nothing OF the kind. AS everything Is pro-
h7bited, there II nothing left for the lower
classes to do but to wander the streets. and
aa human nature cannot stand the strain
Of all work and no play. they naturally
take to drink as the. only means of excite
ment left.
Fwo Cftless - nfustrattOns.
II haye illustrated the two systems by
the German city Of Berlin, and the city of
Giasxow. Scotland. as the two extremes Of
nom interference with personal freedom as
TO how the da3 shail be kept, and the other