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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-27
PERSONA NOTES

Oscar GorreiI. of the g. OF 02 OF the University
OF Oregon received notes that he had been elected
instructor of English in the Tung Wen Institute at
Annoy China AS a student at the university he
was a leader in many lines, having been business
the Philologian Literary Society. president OF the
Young Mems Christian Association and for several
years right end on the university football team
A. X. Stuart. who has had charge Of the mineral
sections OF Canada's exhibits at Paris, Glasgow
and London during the last two years. will taks
charge OF the Canadian mineral exhibit at the St
Louis Exposition
Y. stefansou. OF Grand Forks. " D. only
twenty-five years OF age. has been nominated by
the Democrats of his State for Superintendent OF
Public Instruction
Rear Admiral Thomas O. Selfridge, retired. Is the
Oldest living officer OF the United States Navy. He
was born In 1904. His eldest son. Rear Admiral
Thomas o. Selfrdge, IT., retired IS sixty-sx years
old
If Pope Leo XIII shall I've till next year he
will celebrate his diamond Jubilee a Bishop. his
golden jubilee as Cardinal and his silver jubilee
Pope
The Munich Geographical Society has just elected
Princess Theresa OF Bavaria an honorary member
for her achievements in the line Of exploration and
travel The princess was born in 1880. the only
daughter of Prince Luitpold. Her mother. prin-
cess of Tuscany died when the little princess was
thirteen years old. Her grandmother supertn-
tended her education In early youth Theresa
showed great interest in natural science and uatn-
ematics. Later she studied ethnology- paleouJcl-
ogv and botany She possesses a great taleTt for
foreign languages. and now speaks twelve
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-27
THE MEANING OF JULY COMMERCE.

In its bearing the money market through
foreign exchange operations and movement OF
specie the July return OF foreign commerce
was unsatisfactory; but as an indication
Of domestic manufacturing activity and gen
orally prosperous home trade, the showing
could not we'll be more favorable Exports were
the smallest for any month in over three years,
while imports have seldom been surpassed The
net result was trade balance in this countrys
favor of only about one-fourth the amount in
the corresponding month for the two preceding
years, and the resulting fluctuations In exchange
took out net exports of over $6,0o00oo In gold.
ON the surface this exhibit would seem to give
good cause for pessimism, and the numerous
comments of that nature testify to its super
fetal examina ton. Conditions are not lamenta-
bic when a nation buys with exceptional free
dom the luxuries and dutabe products of other
lands, particularly as to materials Of manu-
facture. 1t is no evidence of decadence when
British and German iron and steel are sold
largely in our markets because the domestic
output falls far short OF unparalleled require
ments 1t Is of course, unfortunate that our
facilities have not kept pace with our needs,
as the profits much business must go to
foreign makers; yet there is compensation In
the thought that when the present abnormal
demand uuiets down 1t will not render idle the
great number of domestic plants that would
be required to I'LL all immaculate OrdeTS
While an artificial element exists in the coal
strike, the more important factor is the re-
markable distribution of merchandise, which
has overtaxed the capacity OF the railways and
delayed transportation of coke to pig iron fur
naces. Locomotives and all railway sup
plies are being turned out rapidly in response to
urgent inquiries, and even premiums are offered
for early delivery, yet the outlook is not bright
for prompt restoration of normal conditions.
Added to the present pressure will soon be
heavy movement of grain and cotton. probably
exceeding in bulk all records for those staples,
and. moreover. much of the traffic usually
handled by lake vessels must fall to the rail-
ways this year. navigation will be closed
before the customary movement can occur,
even If the strike ends Immediately
Nor is it difficult to account for the decrease
of S20,OO0OO0 in July exports in comparison
with the heavy outgo last year. A year ago
all records were being surpassed by the phenom-
email exports Of wheat, and in this item alone
there a loss Of one-half in quantity or
about 81. 100000 in value. Short crops of corn
and oats account for $1,000 600 decrease
in exports, and by enhancing the prices Of
meats, were indirectly responsible for further
loss of much more. Adding the decrease of
over $4,5O0,O0O in cotton, it is found that
in these agricultural products alone there oc-
CURED the entire months deficit, and manu-
despite the heavy domestic demand
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-27

, President however supports his proposal with
cogent arguments of analogy and necessity
Since the corporations in question are conduct
ing their operations each in number Of States,
federal control would be nothing but logical
extension OF the principle of such control of IN
terstate commerce. Apparently. too. il would
be the only control that could be effective. AS
the President points out. Frequently the cor
'poration has nothing whatever to do with the
State in which il is incorporated. except TO get
Incorporated and its action may be taken in
entirely different ACCOMPLISHMENTS
(which may object very much TO the methods of
incorporation in the State named. The
creator creates il, and then it goes and oper-
.ates somewhere else. It does not do
"anything where the creator has power. so,
then. either New-Jersey must discipline the cor
poration for acts committed by It in New-1 YORK.
or New-York must exercise control over con-
Germ chartered by New-Jersey, or else the United
States must take charge of the whole business
The last is the course proposed by the fresl-
dent.
From this policy of federal supervision ana
control of Interstate business some may dissent
At least it must be regarded as logical policy
ond as ono neither revolutionary partcu-
larIy novel The federal interstate commerce
LAW the movement for federal bankruptcy laws.
marriage and divorce laws, and what not, have
prepared the way; and if it be opJecIed 'na' 1t
is something not contemplated by the fatheFs
of the Constitution the answer is obvious. that
ii is intended 10 serve COZ dltlon or aIahS
which they knew nothing Of and that new occa-
sions teach duties" The vast businesses
of TODAY cannot he conducted by the methods
of q hundred years age. Neither can they prop
erlv be regulated by the laws that then pre-
vailed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-27
Mr. HEWITT on THE COIL STRIKE.


Mr. Hewitfs searching discussion of the coal
strike in The Tribune Of yesterday, is in gen
eraI sane and Illuminating He attempts. in
deed to absove the operators from all respoh
sibility for the prolongaton of the strike and
for the consequent annoyance and heavy JOSS
which are imposed on the public. But he sees.
of course and frankly declares, that the oper-
ators' claim that they can do with their own as
they see fit does not rest upon A sound founda-
ton. They undoubtedly owe a duty 10 the
community" He pleads, however, that there
are other considerations of equal. II not OF
greater. weight, which they are bound to re-
spect They are, he says, mot hghting so nuch
for the control of their own property as for
the right of the citizen TO labor where he may
find employ without interference from or
carnations Of men who have no right TO con-
@trol his freedom OF action In that latter con-
tention we fully agree with Mr.. Hewitt that
the operators are in the right, and that the prin
ciple involved Is OF paramount Importance II
is so fundamental TO the natural rights of man
that, as Mr. Hewitt well says. it Is not TO be SUD-
mitted to arbitration any more than the right of
a man TO his own home.
The question is mainly. then. one of the pro-
lection of men in the right to labor, and the
only plea Of the operators for their persist
elt lnaCT10n can De lLfdl IIltl lear oHNh pr
lection would not be afforded. Upon that
point Mr. Hewitt Is wholly admirable There
should be, he says, "stern repression Of violence
land assured protection OF the miners who de-
"sire to earn a livelihood for themselves and
families To this protection they arc en-
Titled, and the government which fails to az
"ford It is a reproach to republican institu-
"tions" These are words worthy to he en-
grayed upon the walls of every magistrates
Office in the coal region and upon those OF the
Governors office at Harrisburg. We are not
prepared to believe, however, that those au-
thorities are now neglectful Of the principle
thus expressed. II the operators should an
nounce the opening Of their mines and offer
employment on equitable terms to all who
should seek It. it is simply unbelievable that
the State authorities would fail TO afford ample
protection. If they did, or II they hesitated TO
give it there would be a manifestation of the
popular will that would sweep government and
unions and all else irresistibiy before it in the
direction of justice, of the public veal and OF
the rights of man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-27
NEWS FROM THE BERKSHIRES.
CBy TELEGRAPH TO THE rRI

iBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBUNE.l
Lenox. Mass. Aug. 26.-Mrs. John E. Alexandra.
of New-York. entertained this afternoon lunch
Mrs Sallie Hargous Eliot and Robert HarsoCS
will leave here this week for Newport. They have
been at the Hotel Aspinwall since the last of June
Mr.. and Mrs \. Marsh. jr., Miss Nathalie
Marsh. Mrs. J. Stewart White and Mrs. f. Holmes.
OF New-York, arrived this evening at the Hotel
AspinwaI.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Il. Wharton have gone to
Newport for two weeks.
c. T. Cowenhoven. jr., of New-York, has arrived
at Brookhurst. be the guest of c. VI. Fleisch-
mann
Mrs John Sloane has issued invitations for
a dance on September 3. and Mrs. George ". Fol-
som will give dance Sunny Ridge Septem-
Der 4.
John ID. Dunn, of NewYOrk. the writer golf
gave an entertainment at the Hotel AspinwaIl this
evening appearing in Highland costume and rem
dering bagpipe selections. song recital will be
given at the hotel tomorrow evening, at which
Ben Franklin. of Troy. will appear.
Harvey T. Proctor. OF New York. has lust pre-
scented to Wamstown $1,000 for good roads
Miss Adele Kneeland. OF New-York left here on
Monday for Bar Harbor. Miss Constance Parsons
of New-York. is also in Bar Harbor.
and Governor Crane at luncheon September g.
other guests of Mr. Sloane will he Senator Lodge
Whtelaw Reid and Congressman George p. Law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-27
THE PRESIDENT on TRUSTS.

The Presidents speeches at Providence and
Boston concerning the control OF trusts have
given rise To much comment pro and contra.
Some thoughtful European journals discern in
them high craftsmanship, and hail them as al
forsiing prospect of sure salvation from menac-
1ng evil while some American journals seem
unable 10 perceive in them anything but social
1st demagogy. 1t is proo1ble that both such
views are widely aberrant from the golden
mean Of truth. We really cannot see that there
IS ANYTHING in what the President has said that
IS so novel or so startling as TO call for extreme
and excited comment either side. Il am
not" he said in Boston -.ady coating anything
PRECAUTIONARY: I am advocating action TO pre-
went anything revolutionary" In those terse
sentences he justly described his own well con-
sidered speeches. His countrymen, so long as
they do well, may similarly esteem them. and
not be afraid with any amazement
Fer the gist of what the President has said is
simply this: That all corporations or combina-
tons of men should in common with individual
men be subject to supreme governmental au-
thority. TO which they should owe allegiance, and
in whose courts they should be amenable to its
laws; and that, in his opinion, that supreme au-
fhority should be the national government
The former OF these propositions is so mani
festly Just and necessary that it really calls for
no supporting argument For the reverse of it
would be that there might DE an imperium in
imperio; that the State might charter corpora
tons which would be more powerful than the
State; that the creature might be Independent
of its creator and that while individual men
must be subject to the law combinations Of men
might be superior TO the lava proposition
manifestlv intolerable. The Presidents policy
is simply that there should be the same law and
the same enforcement of law for all men,
whether taken singly or in combination. The
benefcence Of il well set forth by himself
when he said: when you can make 1t evident
shat all men, big and small alike, have to obey
'Sthe law, you are putting the safeguard of the
31aw around all men. When you make it evil
"dent that shall be excused for yiolat-
ing the law, You make it evident that every
~raan will be protected from violation Of the
slaw." From that 1. is difficult TO see how any
tast and rational man can dissent.
The second part Of the Prcsidents proposal Is
q different thing II is that while individuals
VIII largely continue to be ruled by State laws.
corporations, especially trusts, should largely be
under the direct control Of federal law That
OF course. raises the old question of State rights
and national sovereignty. and there is much to
- said upon both sides Of the question. The
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-27
BETTING ON COLLEGE CANES.

In 4 contribution to The Century Magazine
President Hadley of Yale discourses with con
siderable seriousness, not TO say solemnity' upon
the subject of betting on college athietcs. lie
reperds the nractice As harmful both to the stu
dents who bet and the athletes on whose
prowess they gamble: 1t introduces an element
of professionalism; "men who grow up In the
midst of practices like these learn to tolerate
mot only gambling but corrupt manipulation
'of the market.
The influence of college betting being so de
moralizing why Is it not effectively restricted
by college faculties? According to Dr. Hadley,
because 1t has the important function of check
ing irresponsible talk and buster to which
Young gentlemen IN college are unfortunately
prone: although as he presently admits, the
practical effect Of this put up or shut up argu-
ment is to allow those who have money to
wager 10 give themselves free Indulgence in
boasting.
It does not appear, however, that parncu-
larry relentless warfare is to he waged against
betting at Yale. for DR. Hadley dsmisses the
subject with the optimistic reflection that when
I'VE have once reached the point of making 1t
"a part of our social code that blum and brag
land loud talk of every kind are unworthy Of
gentlemen, the only present justification for
betting will fall 10 the ground" On the whole,
perhaps it is wiser not TO attack too vigorously
this manifestation OF youth, high spirits and
college loyalty (for we believe the last is the
spring of most college wagers). At least, If
there is to be q concerted movement for the re-
form of college athletics-and we should not
question its utility-let the reformers devote
their attention TO such evils as those of eX-
cessive expenditures for professional trainers.
luxurious travelling accommodations for ath-
Ietic teams and the tendency 10 PROFESSIONALISM
the sports Of gentlemen before they attempt to
extirpate the generous, If mistaken, instinct
which moves the average boy-and man-to
back his college.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-27

will probably be returned continuously for
another decade. Pittsburg has wisely followed
the Philadelphia policy, and for years has had
an exceptional influence in the House: and
Cleveland, by dint of re-electing Mr.. Burton.
now enjoys the advantage of holding through
him the craftsmanship of the Committee on Riv-
ers and Harbors-a post of tremendous i'm
portance in view of the cfty's recent develop
ment as a lake port.
There are wise and foolish cities, however,
and the foolish ones will continue to sacrifice
the prizes OF leadership and influence in the
House to the petty exigencies of local politics.
But if Boston persists in spite OF The Her
AIDS warnings, in sending awkward squad
recruits to each new Congress, she may IND
some consolation in the fact that other cities
suffer from a similar blindness-that her folly
is merely copied on greater scale by both
Chicago and New-York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-27
Airsp2ork Dailn Gribn,1s.
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 81, 1902.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGN.-It is stated that while several
changes in the diplomatic service are contem-
plated, the announcement OF Henry hhlte sp-
oointrnent to Madrid is premature - The
Lancashire weaving sheds - Mr.. Cnoate
has returned to London =- venezuelan
forces bombarded Ciudad Bolivar; II was re
ported that many persons were kIleuc -,
Fierce fighting between the troops OF General
Firrlin and the provisional goVefenW1 noIiN
place in Hayti. - Count Won fhiele- " NICK
Ter is coming to this country to study the Work
Sings OF the American Steel Corporation =
Several persons lost their lives In rairoau COL
lsion in the Orange River Colony
DOMESTIC.-The Colombian Legation al
WASHINGTON SCOTS at the idea of a hitch in the
Panama Canal plans because OF any e&ten slon
Of the Colombian revolution - A cohIeEeH
OF the striking coal miners leaders was held
at Wilkesbarre and was supposed to be OF uh-
usual Importance. - The formal order 10
General Miles TO proceed TO the Philippines was
given out by the War Department; II developed
that the order was in response TO q new apph-
cation recently filed. - \ consular report re-
ceived at the State Department presented
gloomy picture OF conditions in the klondike
and showed that the boom of that gold region
had COLLAPSED. - 1t was learned at the State
Department that the reported movement IN 1u-
rope toward concerted action by the foreign
powers and the United States TO suppress dis
order in Venezuela has not taken official form.
CITY-Stocks closed on q decline. Two
persons killed and three others seriously
injured in automobile accident at Elberon.
y. j.; the machine jumped from bridge 10
railroad tracks, thirty-five feet below. -
George F. Baer. president OF the Philadelphia
and Reading Railroad, had a conference with J.
Pierpont Morgan, and there was a feeling in
Wall Street that effort was being made to end
the coal strike Justice Giegerich denied
the application of Charles 7. Barney for an
order restraining the construction Of the sub
way in Park-ave., and Mr.. Barney's counsel ap-
piled to Judge Lacombe for an Injunction -
John C Osgood made a statement in regard 10
the Colorado Fuel and Iron controversy; MT.
Gates declined to talk. - Charles f Murphy
replied to John T. CAROLS charge that Murphy
was sending colonizers into the AXi&th As
sep1bIy District - There was a wrangle
among the lawyers at the Northern Securities
hearing and George Alfred Lamb announced
that ne would subpoena ". Bourke Cochran
a decision was given by Judge Lacombe
upholding the Fayerweather VIII. "A pro-
cea,sinr was begun in the courts TO prevent
dumping at Rihers Island. - Mrs Hunter
was discharged on promising not to solicit aims
again.
TEE Observation-Disclosures for to-day:
Partly cloudy. The temperature yesterday
Highest 81 degrees; lowest 63-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-27
DISEASE IN TIE SUBWAYS.

Health Department officials report that parts
of the Rapid Transit subways are in disease
breeding condition because Of the accumulation
of pools of stagnant and filthy water ana OF
heaps of rubbish. Mr. Mcdonald should cali
some of his subcontractors sharply to account
1t is certain there is no hostility TO this great
public Improvement among the sanitary eA
perts employed by the city, and when they de-
clare that there has been inexcusable neglect
in keeping long stretches Of underground work
in wholesome condition the matter demands
nrompt action These excavations must not be
allowed to become nurseries Of ferers and other
maIadies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-27
PEOPLE IN THE PUBLIC EYE.

The death Of General Franz SigeI at his home IN
the Borough OF The Bropx Thursday Will recall
to many of the elder generation Grant T. Robin
sons war song, once extremely popular
/ FIGHTS NIT sIGEI4
met him again. he was trudging alonpg
He'd ''Blenkered'' these dainties, and thought IL
From some Secessionst's dwelling
What regiments yours. and under whose nag
riIrning slowly around he smilingIy said.
Il lights NIT sigelF'
The next time saw him his knapsack was gone.
His cup and canteen were a-nlissing;
She'll shrapne and grape. and the swift rife ball
How How are You. my friend and where have you
And for what and fer whom are you hghtins''
He said. as a she'll from the enemys sun
4 fights nit Sigei-
And once more saw him and kgslt by his side;
Whispered Of home. Wife children and friends
h SFsh YOU PS Word T for the dear home
The wee one. the father or mother al then, T
"Yaw yaw.' said he. tell them. Oh! ten 'he"
Poor iel'0"' ne '''O'+' IL 7 fights NIT sIgeiI'
1,-o s.-.os an, ~-,,-s and he dreamlessly sleeps
On the banks OF the Shenandoah River.
His home and his kindred alike are Ihhh0""'
We placed rough board al the head Of his grave
And we left him alone IN ms sojS from, the SPOT
Inc niue we Ahe" u HIS Il fights nit sigel!
At present victory in the contest LOT TIC
of the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company seems -
hover over the standards of John CIeVe'a -.
good although John w. Gates says ne - -
beaten vet ard his resignation Of has direetorsip
was rendered TO give him better S'Ia'esiC -
ton Mr. Osgood. who is hfty-one years o'o' =
gathered all his millions himself thrown upon N
own resources at the age Of fourteen he started a.
an office how in a Providence cotton mill DS 'li1
time he was nineteen he was cashier for d "ss'e
coal mining company and in few years more va
cashier of the Burlington uowa) Natiohai baiA-
In 1875 ne went into coal mining on MS own az a.
count extending his business uhtl III sSioL vTs.
anjzsd the Colorado Coal Company WnIcI, w.,
afterwars merged with the Colorado ueI anu ~
Company.
Justice shiras. who will resign next spring AIoii,
the United States Supreme bench Is an a'"
fisherman His summers are spent anOns "a
lakes of Canada with his son. George Shlfas o.
There have been three of the name living al '"o
same time all well known public men. ana tieS
had to be numbered to distinguish father from sou
and grandson. George Shras 1st Died ABOUT '1I
wears ago. Justice Shiras has aided his son. Gsois
Shiras 3d. to perfect hashiight photography %
wild animals. and the old Justice spends many
nights on the lakes in a canoe. waiting patiehi,s
for a deer or any other animal TO come within ths
reach of the mans camera lneSe plctuLs-'
have given the younger ShiraS worid-Wide Itt.ls-
and he received the gold medal at the Fafis EA
position for this class OF work