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New-York tribune., 1901-08-31

point where the Rio de Janeiro is supposed to have
gone down There a little altar. inscribed with
strange characters. was placed on stand, and then
heaped with flowers and fruits. The Rev. K Nishi-
jima, head OF the Buddhist Mission. in mourning
robes of black and purple. began an incarnation.
while the assembled company listened with bowed
heads. The service finished. all board Joined in
strewing the sea with flowers. fruit, and confec-
tions. while some slips of tissue paper bearing the
names of the ancestors Of the dead were also con-
signed to the waves
Bangs-Jubkins is the homeliest man I ever saw
Sldnes-Wny don't you say il to his face?
Hangs don't want TO.
Slanss-Youre afraid to. amt you?
Bangs-Oh, no; but his face has enough to hear
aneady.-(Detroit Free Press.
The General Land Office has been making a nav,
examination OF the petriied forests of Arizona
Inc shcined logs lie in great abundance within an
area OF eight square miles in Apache County In
some places they lie thickIy than thew could
nave stood while living trees and it is thought
that tney must have been carried there by a su,ir,
current or water in the mesozoic age
iForge-He says in his native city the streets are
sprinkling carts 80 'ieS HeNer useu
EEenIohC-tor goodness sake. where is he fron,7
Folse-F e-Fenice--CPhiladelphia Record.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Like the Japanese" writes William f. Curtis to
"The Chicago Record Herald ''the Norwegians
are very superstious. and in Japan. the forests
the mountains and the gorges peopled with
fairies Nissen is the good fairy of the farmers.
He looks after the cattle particularly and IL he is
well treated they healthy, and the cows give
lots OF milk. To propitate him 1t is necessary to
nut dish Of porridge on the threshold of the
COW stable on Christmas morning Whenever the
family moves this invisible being goes along with
them and sits the top of the loads
touch another drop of intoxicating liquor? asked
the judge. -, -, ..r x-,oA.
as we'll not have touched it, | swallowed II so
quick never felt u"-(Washington Star
The Government of Norway has a fund of about
100000 which lent TO farmers through the munich
pal officials to assist them in buying land
Hair singed sr?' the barber said. with a rising
infection. .,, ,,,, ~,
Tyte-Phist.
t'Makes II grow better"
$50 YOU can get to cut Ii oftener, hey?" said Mr..
Tyte-Phist fercely mo. sir! IL grows 100 blamed
we'll now!'-tChicago Tribune.
A quaint memorial service held recently by
the Japanese colony of San Francisco for the MEM
hers of their race who went down In the wreck OF
the Rio de Janero A steamer was chartered and.
iavishly decorated with flowers. 1t sailed to ths
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
SUPPORT NEEDED.

The O'Neill-Devery incident ought TO arouse
those who wish 10 secure an honest police ad-
ministration To make il possible for the would
be honest men in the department 10 assert
themselves. The people Of wealth and influence
who are anxious for reform hardly expect
the poor men who are victims Of and perhaps.
under compulsion. participants in corruption 10
ieopardize the living Of themselves and their
families and subject themselves 10 relentless
persecution without friendship and protection
Some excellent citizens think they are making
great sacrifice for municipal reform II they
stay in town for few days in the hot weather
contribute as much they would spend for
picture that pleased them for the expenses
of a campaign. Yet they sometimes wonder
that men of honest purposes and aspirations in
the public service. and victims of official cor
ruption out of il. do not come forward and
strike for freedom. They do not realize what
such strike means. and that il involves a
sacrifice of more than summer vacation or a
superfiuous income. II may mean idleness or
prison for the rebellious. and starvation for his
wife and children. Few men can he expected
10 reach the degree Of heroism required for such
work as a reformer. even If ultimate success is
assured. If the victims of police persecution
believe that by resistance they would simply
ruin themselves and accomplish nothing, still
less can martyrs he looked for.
Nevertheless we believe there are hundreds
Of men who are weary of being shaken down.
10 use Devery's expressive phrase. and anxious
for relief from n system which at once bleeds
them and forces them TO he instruments for
bleeding Others The men behind the Citizens
Union and the Merchants Association and other
active organizations for betterment of city con-
ditons should see that these men have all need
full support and encouragement They should
he assured that they will not he deserted 10
their enemies. Devery tells them they must
stand firm and there is terrible meaning 10
them in his threats. They know that If they
defy him they will be driven from the force
and subjected 70 annoyance afterward, and IN
less the respectable portion of the community
will stand by them. help them in their fight,
whether their particular efforts have great re
suits or accomplish nothing. and not forget them
The minute they cease 10 be useful in an emer-
gency they will not unreasonably prefer to en-
dure the ills they have than fly 10 others they
can forecast only too well. Tammany looks
after its oUn. Cannot reformers do the same?
Can they not teach men who would be honest
that they can afford TO be honest, and will be
protected by the powerful who preach honesty
in being honest and helping 10 destroy the cor
ruption which is depressing all classes and all
sresf
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
THE GROWTH OF CANADA.

Much comment has been made upon the re-
turns Of the recent census in Canada, which
show a particularly low rate of increase Of
population during the last ten years Some
have declared that the census was grossly in
correct and that new enumeration should be
made. Others hold that the figures prove Can
ada's growth is slow. and is becoming slower.
1t is quite possible that neither of these views
is correct One explanation of the poor show
Ing of the present census may well he found in
the inaccuracies or exaggeratiOns of the pre-
cedng one. 1t has often been openly charged,
and the charge has not been successfully dis
puted. that the returns of the census Of ten
years ago were manipulated for political pur-
poses. the population of Ontario especially be-
ing made TO appear much larger than it really
was and that of Quebec being held down TO
the lowest possible point. if not actually re-
duced below the truth. If that so, the re-
suit has been doubly mischievous. IT has filed
the Canadian mind with exaggerated notions OF
the countrys population, and has made inevi-
table a disappointing showing in the new and
correct census. The truth probably is that
Canada has grown about fast in the last ten
years as in the preceding decennal period. and
that in the last ten years it has grown more
rapidly. and in the preceding it grew less rapid
ly than the figures indicate.
This theory is strengthened by analysis Of the
returns by provinces. Thus, the new census
shows a very small increase IN Ontario, which
is precisely what would naturally result from
| the padded census Of ten years back; to which
we must add the circumstance that Ontario
being inhabited by the most progressive and
enterprising Of Canadians, is the province which
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PERSONAL.
mons witne

Governor orman Of Colorado is credited with
being one Of the shots in that State. and has
n collection OF trophies won hunting trips into
the Rockies which can be equaled by rev sports
men in this country.
During his explorations in the mountains Of
East Africa" says London Truth Sir Henry
Johnston. with hundred Zenzibaris. was at
tackled by very much larger body Of Nasal The
enemy made desperate charges and were beaten
hack With great difficulty. Toward evening said
Johnston. telling the story, my men were losing
heart and il looked very black for when
had a brilliant idea. remembered had a box Of
Tom Smiths crackers and fireworks. l really
don't know what made me buy them. but added
fellows to go on hEhtinS and all would be We'll
side unless BY the Nasal, with Zenzibari TO
carry tho box and half way up let off the various
sfltious saw the streams Of blue and red light
blaze into the black sky from the mountains they
devil fichtIng on our side and they didn't stop 20
argue with him, you can be sure
Governor La Toilette of Wisconsin. who re-
ported a month ago to he dying. is rapidly re-
covering. His Illness was brought on by overwork
dispatch from Copenhagen says that move
is foot In Denmark to present 10 King
Christian a national address. signed by the repre-
thanking his majesty for having suborlinated his
own views to general public opinion by calling
a Liberal Cabinet 10 ONCE.
The Federation Of American Zionists will publish
monthly maya zine Of Jewish life and literature TO
be called The Macca baean the first number to
be issued October l. The Zionist movement and
all efforts to build up the national Jewish spirit will
receive especial attention. In addition there will
be essays matters OF general Jewish interest
stories. poems and book reviews The endeavor will
be 70 establish magazine that Will he creditable to
modern Jewish thought. The editorial contributors
will include such well known Jewish writers as
Richard Gottbeil s. s. Wise. Miss II Sold, II. P
Meudes. DR. s. Schafrer Leon Zolotkoh. Moses
Klein and Or. 5. FelsentnsI. The magazine will he
printed English and Yiddish but there will be no
Duplication each section being Independent Of the
other The first number Will contain, in addition to
the regular magazine. a report OF the annual con-
Venton held in Philadelphia
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
WTTHDRAWALs-AyD WITHDRAWALS.

Your candidate I cannot be said Horatio
Seymour "a the Democratic National Conven-
ti6n which proposed 10 nominate him in 1868
for the Presidency. Yet in 1865. as history tells
us Mr Seymour did become the Democratic
Presidential candidate and received in the Elec
torsi College the votes of eight States With
scarcely less firmness and postiveness another
Democratic statesman thrust aside al Leaven-
worth on Wednesday the doubtful honor of o
Presidential nomination. Quoting with an air
~ stolcal indifference the phrase attributed 10
Henry Clay, II would rather be right than be
President" Colonel William ]. Bryan declared
10 a sympathetic audience az county fair
that he would not again seek the great office
twice denied him by the votes of his fellow
citizens. In 1895 and 1900" he is reported
as saying the majority Of the voters Of this
country said by their ballots that they did not
want me as their ruler. and think would
''be imposing upon them by giving them an
opportunity 10 vote against me another time.
Twice / was defeated; and while do not say
II was defeatedShonorably. j am satisfied, and
81 do not intend 10 try to force myself into the
race again.
Many old line Democrats will be soothed and
reassured by Colonel Bryan's frank avowal. II
the Nebraska orator has really put away ambi-
ton, the ''reactionary elements within the party
can take up with added confidence the task OF
rewriting Democratic principles and reshaping
Democratic leadership. But the Eastern man.
ayers who have studied party history will be
prudent if they treat Colonel Bryan's Leaven-
worth raledictory with saving sprinkling OF
salt They have had experiences before with
refusals which did not refuse with renuncia-
fions which did not renounce. Colonel Bryan,
in fact. leaves the door far wider open for a
recaDiation than Governor Seymour ever wished
or intended 10 do. He could not altogether
transport himself 10 that temple OF fame in
which the Virginia Democratic convention re-
Gently gave him niche with such dead party
worthies Jackson and Jefferson. His imagi-
nation still harbors brilliant visions Of future
activity and future prefernent For TO his
Leavenworih audience he announced with still
hopeful modesty: IF the American people ever
decide that they wish 10 try Organism / could
mot refuse 10 grant them their desire" And
IL was only ''for the present nj least" as he
explained. that the Presidency was .4the least
thing on my mind when go TO bed at night"
IL viii hardly do, therefore, 10 consider Colo
mel Bryan's refusal OF a third Presidential ponI-
nation as altogether final or absolute. While
the storm OF reaction RACES he can afford to
assume an attitude of eagelike Indifference and
serenity. But all the time hi. energy ia being
excrted 10 preserve the machinery through
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
FOR TO-MORROW'S READING.

The Sunday Tribune of tomorrow Will con-
tain a rich and varied array Of special articles
making appeal to the interest OF all readers
There will be 4 page of fine half tone pictures
of the up TO date automobiles concerning the
racing Of which on public highways there has
been so hot a controversy at Newport. "Ex-
Attache" will tell of the rules and regulations
governing the publication Of portraits Of royal
personages inspired or dictated by royal pride
An illustrated article will describe the great
naval station Of the United States on Puget
Sound. ''Mataafas Mat Feast" n curious
Samoan ceremony. will form the theme of an
entertaining letter from far Pacific islands. An
illustrated article of exceptional value will tell
of strange musical instruments with human
skulls for sounding boards. Animal surgery at
the New York Geological Park VIII be set forth
in fascinating manner.
The opening of the theatrical season. the
activities OF the book publishing houses, the
world of sports, including the practice sailing
of the second Shamrock in it's quest for the
Americas Cup. and indeed all departments Of
special and general news. will he covered with
discriminating fulness. 1t viii be a paper which
no one who wants the best current information
of arl the world can afford not 20 get and 10
read
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31

has naturally suffered most from emigration to
the Far West On the other hand, Quebec now
appears to have had a much larger increase.
and that is lust what would naturally follow
after a too small retrsn of its population ten
years ago. 1t must be borne in mind, too. that
Quebec loses little by emigration, and. indeed,
is actually gaining from the return of tempo
rary emigrants. The French Canadians from
that province VINO years ago focked to New
England so numerously now focking back
again with their accumulated earnings, the
Chinese do. 1t is doubtful if many of them ever
meant to stay in the United States. and most
of those who did soon found the political, social
and religious systems of this country so differ
ent from those of Quebec and so little to their
liking that they are glad to return to the me-
diaval France they love so well. 1t takes more
than a few years to transform the typical ''habi-
tant" into an American citizen. AS for the
other provinces. 1t is observed that increase
of population has been slow in the far eastern
ones and rapid ir the far west, according 70
natural and perfectly obvious laws, which oper-
ate in the United States as we'll as in the Do
mnion.
Meantime Canada is growing in industries,
trade and wealth at fine rate. 1t has been
observed that she is growing in such respects
more rapidly than IN population. That is
So The commerce and wealth of the whole
world are increasing far more rapidly than Its
population. So there Is nothing surprising In
the fact that. while Canadas population has in
creased only about 20 per cent in the thirty-four
years of her existence. her foreign commerce
has in the same time increased more than 700
per cent. or five times as fast. We have hither-
to remarked upon the great prosperity which
Canada is enjoying. 1t is. in fact, In some re-
spectS superior to our own. We are vaunting
ourselves upon our vast foreign trade. But
Canada's is in proportion TO her population.
considerably more than twice as great. Approx
imately. the foreign trade of Canada is SO
head of the population. and that of the United
States $50 head. Moreover the agricultural
exports of Canada about one-tenth as great
as ours while her population is only about one
fifteenth as great. There is no danger. OF
course. of Canada's ever actually surprising the
United States. or Of coming within measurable
distance of so doing. But the Astounding and
increasing prosperity of the Dominion must
put a different phase upon relations between
the two countries-different from that of old,
and more satisfactory to both parties concerned.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31

which he has controlled party sentiment in the
West and Southwest for the last five years,
and when his hour strikes again he undoubtedly
counts on being once more summoned 70 leader
ship snd power Colonel Bryan is too young
and too resourceful a politician 10 be railroaded
at present into the Democratic Pantheon. His
refusal 10 be classed az a candidate for another
Presidential nomination lacks the true stamp OF
self-effacement- Should conditions arise to test
its validity. il would prove even less steadfast
and unaltera BILE than was Horatio Seymour's
in 1868
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31

The gentle patrons of the hook and line are
patient philosophical and amiable. dear
old Izaak Walton the "Compleat' model and
exemplar of them all. But many of the good
humored amateur fishermen losing their
tempers. and inveigh loudly against the destruc
ton wrought by pound nets along the Long ISL
and and New-Jersey coasts. If their anger is
justified. and they have a clear case for redress.
they ought by all means to apply to the legis-
latures of the two States The greatest good of
the greatest number in the long run is the one
object to he kept in view in all legislation con-
cerning fish and game
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
TILE VIEW CONSUL L-GENERAL AT CAPE TOWN

Washington. Aug. 90 (speciaD.-William r. Big
ham who has just been appointed to succeed James
G Stowe as United States Consul-Ge at Cape
Town South Africa born in Hamilton Ohio.
ffty-seven years ago. He served three in the
Civil War as member OF the 4th Illinois Volunteer
Cavalry and later was twice elected Mayor of Ell
Paso III He went to Kansas In 1875 He has al
Ways been active in Kansas politics, and served in
the State legislatures of 1899 and 1890. Mr.. Bgham
has travelled extensively, and among other foreign
countries has visited South Africa. He is mer-
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amnsemenfs.

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AMERICAN THEATRE-2--S--Tnder Two Flags
CASTND-2-s6-S :l5--Florodora
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Pains Carnival Of Fire.-s and "a Ro!sl Rogue
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PRocToRs TwENTY-THIRD STREET, 80 10 1880
FRocT6Rs I2STH srREET-Iaso lo:so-Touns Mrs
Wlnfhrnn
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31

Germany and France are considering colossal
plans for canals. The Teutonc Empire in
tends in due time construct vast system OF
interior waterways connecting its chief navi-
gable rivers. France looks forward to cutting
a ship channel from the Atlantic to the Medi-
terranean. Both countries studying the
canals of the United States, hoping to obtain
valuable hints from American experience. I'm
fortunately. they will be compelled to wait some
years before they get q chance to observe the
workings of the Cape Cod Canal That project.
at time promising appears to be engulfed
in qucksands.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
TO JOIN THE PRESIDENT AT BUFFALO.

Milwaukee. Wis. Aug 30.-Secretary Wilson of
the Department of Agriculture, who Is still in
Milwaukee, is planning to leave here for Buffalo.
where he will meet President Mckinley on Thurs
day Chief Willis L. Moore of the Weather
Bureau. will go to Minneapolis tomorrow. Where
he will attend the dinner TO be given FOR Vice
President Roosevelt Then he will make a long
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
NEWPORT WILL ENTERTAIN SIR THOMAS.

Newport r. L. Aug. 80 (SpeciaD.-Sir Thomas
Upton is expected here on Saturday to witness
the first OF the trial races between the Constitution
and the Columbia. During his stay he will be the
guest of Commodore L. Cass Ledyard. who will
entertain in Sir Thomass honor on Sunday even
ing. On his return New-YOrS Monday Sir
Thomas will be accompanied by the Hon. and Mrs
George Kepple, of England. who now guests
of Mrs. Ogden Mills.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31

.'her outstanding difficulties with the United
States and reaches mutually satisfactory
agreement the better That is not, however.
because of any threats of reprisals by this coun-
try. nor because of any possibility Of Russo
American alliance against Germany or any
other power. but simply because it is best for
all nations to settle their differences and to
make their relations in all respects mutually
satisfactory.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31

Colonel Bryan is getting careless in his choice
of words. In last years campaign he persisted
in referring to the President as the nations
hired man" Now at Leavenworth he rushes to
the other extreme of calling the President the
peoples ruler" Neither epithet is worthy OF
an acknowledged coiner of epithets like the Ne
braska orator.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
SECRETARY ROOT IN NO DANGER.
FURTHER OPERATION FOR cARBUNcI.E THOUGHT
To BE UNNECESSARY.

Elihu Root. Secretary of War, who came over
from Washington Thursday at his home.
No rs West Sixty-ninth-st yesterday. Mr.. Root
has been suffering from carbuncle and recently
had operation performed. 1t said yesterday
that the secretary In danger, and no
further operation would be necessary. He will go
TO his summer home. at Southampton to-day for
vast
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
SENATOR FITRB4NKS's CONDITION.

Indianapolis Aug. Ex-senator Fairbanks. who
was thrown from a carriage at Minneapolis on
August IT, Is stil suffering from his injuries His
left leg and In bandages. as is also his
right hand, and he probably VIII not be able 10
lAaya his home for several days.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31

Among those sailing to-day aboard the Hamburg
American steamship Patricia Mrs Christian
Bayard DR.. ]. L. Blumenthal, the Rev. John Hart
nelster Professor A w Moore. Captain r Oc-
tayius Z. Nelson, Captain w. A. Perrepont and
Mrs. De SchaTf
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31

Among those who sail to-day the North Ger
man Lloyd steamship Trave for Mediterranean
ports are Professor Isidor Aronson. Captain T.
Bassett. Joseph Boardnan. DIR. S. Rolfe Millar, DR.
r Sadri Khunehand Udhardas and Preston Moore
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31

Cresceus is the foremost trotter now. Every
body comedies that. But the owner of Cresceus
appears to he reluctant to give The Abbot
other chance at early day. The true cham
pion fears challenger. The wearer of the
laurel crown should be ready TO meet all comers
or drop the wreath.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS

Aboard the Holland America liner Rotterdam
which sails to-day. will be tho Rev II. L. Burns
Mrs George Ehret. Professor Nyand. Professor
WilterdinCk, d. Kahn and Harry B. Ward.
New-York tribune., 1901-08-31

Danvine. Ky. Aug SO-Colonel W C. P. BreeSn-
ridge has accepted a prOfessorship IN the law "
nartrnent of Central University here. He VII aS =
sumo his duties at the beginning OF 'ne
her