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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-02
EEW-ENGLAND's CATTLE PLAGUE.

Although there is no occasion for a panic
among the dairy farmers and stock raisers of
New England over the outbreak of the foot and
mouth disease in that part of the country they
can hardly view the matter with indifference.
Where cattle are bred for milk butter and
cheese they are very much more valuable than
when they produce only beef and oleomarga-
Fine. Were the disorder Just mentioned TO
spread extensively, therefore il would work
calamitous results Fortunately this country
has thus far been free from that particular
plague, but the experience Of Europe shows
that it is highly contagious. This fact justifes
the utmost vigilance so long as there is any
danger that the trouble viii get permanent
foothold on American soil.
The action of the Department of Agriculture
in forbidding the transportation of cattle from
any one of the New England States to another
is highly commendable. It has been observed
in foreign countries that common highways
over which diseased stock have walked become
contaminated by the sore hoofs Without
doubt the same is true Of railway cars and
steamships in which such cattle are carried
from one place to another Healthy animals
making use of the same facilities afterward are
liable to acquire the plague. Hence the first
step TO take in seeking to prevent an epidemic
is to stop moving cattle about in any way
whatever In a region that has come under sus-
picon. Pains should then be taken TO insure
prompt reports Of new cases Where there is
reason TO believe that healthy animals either
belonging in New-England or brought through
1T for expectation, have been exposed TO the
contagion, isolation for suitable period would
be judcious precaution. Some experts say
that such quarantine should last ffty-six
days. If there is any difference Of opinion ON
that point preference NAV well be given 70 the
longest interval recommended by reputable
veterinarians. AS for those animals which are
Enthusiastically victims of the trouble already
most authorities advise death. This seems like
stern and costly measure. but If resorted to
Immediately it may save the country millions
OF dollars in the long run Protection of the
, healthy cattle of New-England and adjacent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-02
CAVE CANEM.

The dogs have their day That committee Of
the Board Of Aldermen which held session for
the hearing of arguments for or against a pro
posed ordinance which would forbid the har-
boring Of Tray, Blanche and Sweetheart in any
building occupied by more than a single family
was panicsTicken by the onset of flock of
excited women who insisted that their priy-
leges in the keeping Of pets should not be cur
tailed. That plan to drive terriers and spaniels
and other canine favorites ont of tenements
apartments and hotels is confessed and ire
trievable failure.
The Board Of Health has ample powers for
the suppression Of nuisaEcas. and complaints
against persistent bankers which are not kept
within reasonable bounds will receive proper
attention from that branch of the municipal
government, which is constantly faithful to its
duties and gives careful attention to the matters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-02
4 TALE IN NEED OF SALT.

The degree to which passion may overcome
Judgment is strIkingly displayed in the para
graph from The National Review which our
London correspondent quoted in his special
cable dispatches in yesterdays Tribune, relat-
ing to the alleged anti British utterances of the
German Emperor TO some chance acquaint-
ances on American yacht. The National
Review" is serious and influential periodical
usually instinct with information and judg-
ment- But it has for some time been suffering
acutely from the Germanophobia which af1icts
a certain portion of the English press. and
while in the throes Of that malady has given
its authority to the currency of a yarn which
we must regard as hopelessly preposterous.
Years ago William II was called by some the
Talking Emperor, and it is quite true that he
has often expressed himself with a copiousness
and frankness not common to sovereigns. But
never before has any one charged him with or
suspected him of talking in such fashion as that
reported in The National Review" The init
nation that he would hail and board strange
yacht, introduce himself to company of aliens
and break forth with railing TRADE against
great and friendly neighbor nation and its gov
eminent, and pour personal abuse upon its SOW
ereign. his own kinsman, is simply impossible
to accept. To do so would be an unwarrantable
imputation against the sense sobriety and cour-
tesy of the Emperor qualities in which he has
never shown himself lacking.
Whether the yarn originated in some fore
castle or cooks galley, or in some tuft hunters
craving to be thought associate of royalty.
yet IN some too frequent and copious splicing
of the main brace, does not particularly mat
ter. It needs to be taken with some salt We
should say indeed. that it needs about as
much salt as there is in all the seas upon which
the legendary yacht was sailing; and to think
that it should have been given TO the world on
December 1 instead of April /,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-02
TIE FOLLY OF IT.

In their manifestations of hostility to the
PENNSYLVANIA tunnel franchise and efforts to
prevent its approval by the Board Of Alder
men professional spokosmen Of organized labor
show their incapacity to discern and their IN
fitness to represent its interests. Just now they
are particularly indignant at Mr. Edward ".
Shepard, who they say solicited the votes OF
workingrnen a year ago on the plea that he was
their friend. but is acting as their enemy.
This accusation is based on the fact that Mr..
Shepard, as counsel TO the Rapid Transit Com
mission, has clearly proved to the satisfaction
of all reasonable persons that a provision in
the contract for the prevailing rate Of wages
would be Of no legal effect and that to stpulate
for an eight hour day would be entirely super
1uous and useless, inasmucn as men could not
work in the tunnel eight hours daily. If Mr.
Shepard evinced special solicitude for labor last
year he is guilty of no inconsistency now. On
the contrary. he and all others who advocate
the tunnel franchise are at least to that extent
the real friends of those who denounce them,
for the simple reason that the enterprise in
which the Pennsylvania company proposes to
engage VIII employ an army OF laborers on
the work for years 10 come if the grant is made.
Nobody any longer pretends to doubt that the
projected Improvement would he an immense
convenience to the public, and no Importance
is anywhere attached TO the argument that the
city would make some serious sacrifices and
run some risk of future injury II the plan should
be carried out. The sole remaining objection
with any semblance of sincerity behind it is
that the interests Of organized labor are i'll
served In what way i'll served? By the re-
fusal to make one agreement which would be
void in law and another which inevitable con-
ditions would render utterly inconsequential.
The hypothesis of intended resultant wrong
is Of the fimsiest possible description, yet on
it few unthinking men obstinately found their
demand that the aldermen shall defeat a
project which would give continuous work to
thousands while it was in process Of execu-
ton and serve the welfare of millions forever.
1t is difficult TO conceive of al endeavor more
harmful to the real interests Of those who
make it and more indefensiDle when the desire
of almost the entire community is considered, or
of a political policy more foolish than that
which Tammany leaders are besought to en-
force.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-02
NOTES OF SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON.

Washington. Dec. l (SpeciaD. Senator John F.
Dryden, of New-Jersey. gave informal dinner
at the new willard Hotel this evening to the mem
His guests included Senator John Kean. all the
New-Jersey Representatives, Colonel Dickinson,
chairman of the Hudson County Republican Com
mittee, and Major Carl Ientz. chairman CT the
Essex County Republican Committee. Senator Dry
den has leased the Hampshire ave house Of
W. c. Whittemore for the winter
Mrs Reginald De Koven mas reopened her home
in Fermont-ave. Her brother Walter FaIwell.
and his bride, who spent the last two weeks with
Mrs. De Koven at the Hot Springs are now her
guests at her Washington home
Miss Gwendcln Ffoulke, Youngest daughter Of
Mr. and Mrs. Charles NJ. Ffoulke of Nassachu-
setts-ave., presented a this afternoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Myron Parker have issued invita-
tons for the marriage of their daughter to Rep
resentative Blackburn, of North Carolina at the
family home on December 1S-
Mr.. and Mrs Oliver cromwell Of New-York,
have leased and are now occupying No 1.s32 k-st-
for the season.
Mrs. William Boardman. Of Dupont Circle has
Senator and Mrs Hanna the Arlington
for the winter where they have taken a suite of
fifteen rooms The marriage of Miss Hanna to
Mr. Mccormick will take place next June
Mrs Robert Ray announces the engagement Of
her daughter. Helen TO Assistant Paymaster T.
Thomas Hagner L. S N Miss Ray will join
her uncle in Southern California. and will be mar
ried when Mr. Hagner's ship reaches port.
General Breckenridge gave dinner OF twenty
covers tonight at the Metropolitan Club in honor
of Vice-Governor Wright of the Philippines. with
the Senate House. judiciary and army and navy
represented among the guests.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-02

States should be the prime consideration and
whatever measures that object demands Should
be taken without hesitation.
The refusal of the British authorities to per-
nit the importation into the United Kingdom
of cattle arriving from New-England after next
Friday ought not to cause any solicftude on the
other side OF the Atlantic about an adequate
beef supply Nor should the Western cattle
raiser be troubled Until the disease appears
somewhere else than IN New-England exporta-
ton can 90 on freely, but the shipments must
go from New York or points further south A
more rigid inspection of the animals sent should
be undertaken here and in England but SO
long as they are found to be healthy there is 10
probability of detention or rejection. Neither
should the metropolis give itself any special
anxiety on the subject. It has never been Gus
tomaTy to bring New England cattle to this
market and there seems to be no chance OF
the contagion spreading westward of Connect
cut. Massachusetts and Vermont. Of course.
the authorities of both the city and State Will
naturally be on their guard, but the general
public can afford to look at the matter with
serenity and confidence at present
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-02
SEND 1T TO ASIA.

In the course of a decision rendered by Chan
cellor Magic in New-Jersey. which had refer
ence to some of the transactions of the Ma
tonal Salt Company, the statement Is made
that evidence before the court indicates that
the production of salt in the United States is
now in excess of the demand.
Salt has been extremely cheap in this country
for many years, and even the poorest people
have not suffered from lack of it Millions Of
III fed natives in Asia, however, have longed
for it, but have been unable TO buy It except at
intervals on account of the salt tax in Hindostan
and in some other parts of the Orient Their
plight is melancholy. It is indeed a pity that
they cannot get all the salt they long for with
their scanty meals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-02
PEOPLE IN THE PUBLIC EYE

r, the dispatches which mentioned the death OF
Major Walter Reed. a surgeon of the United states
ARMY the other day. a brief alluslon was nao7
to his visit 20 Havana to carry on yellow FEVER re-
searches The character OF that service Is not so
veil remembered as it might be- The Important
share which the mosquito has in the TRANSMISSION
Of the germs of malaria TO human subjects was
demonstrated several years ago, but the ACTIVITY
of that insect in disseminating yellow fever was
recognized much more recently. Suspicious nae
been entertained but positive evidences was lack
Ing Dr. Sternberg. then surgeon general Oh 'as
army was anxious 70 have special Investigation
of this matter made Immediately after the close OF
the Cuban war. An expedition was sent TO r1aVal@
In the summer of 1900 Major Reed Being IN cnargs
and having two assistant surgeons, DTS. Cd.to55
ard Iazaar TO help him One important sci o.
experiments conducted by Major ReeC was 20 -
TENTS and subsequently giving them a cIlalSs -
attack well. non-immune subjects lac ooss arpv
tions made at that time related 10 the ssS1.sS
with which the original vtcumS suIerso tas
Of time after the disease developed n tAe3
before the attempt was made 70 infect me I-sS -
Knitted TO bite in order insure It's oelnS
and the result Of the subsequent bites Upon s
who were not sick. In some instances no aYsa-oona
result was observed but at least tnree peas'n -
who had been guarded from other SOURCES ~
injection developed well marked fever One -
these was DR. Carroll. who recovered wnle sn
other was DR.. Lazear, who died MAJOR T 81
did not experiment upon himself but ne va -
posed 10 more or less peril all through ~ n5.
pagn and il was on the report Wnlcn nS me- -
10 his superior officer that the ss vs-s
ders Of the War Department IN ISA OF @"3 ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-02
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.

Washington. Dec tSpeciaD.-M- Cambon and the
members of the French Embassy were entertained
luncheon to-day by DR. Won Hoehen, the Am
bassador from Germany. This evening II. Camoon
dined with the British Ambassador and Lady Her
bert. NJ. Cambon will leave Washington to-rnor-
row afternoon at o'clock and sail from New-fork
on Thursday. NJ. de Margerie. counsellor for the
embassy. who has just returned from Biltmore. the
Southern home of George w. Vanderbilt, will ac-
company NJ. Cambon to New-York and return on
Friday Nine. de Margerie will be Mrs. Wander
bits guest for a few days longer.
Arthur S. Raikes. first secretary Of the British
Embassy. has received leave OF absence for i've
months which he will spend in England Mr.
Raikes was charge d'affaires Of the embassy from
the time Of Lord Pauncefote's death until the az
rival of the present ambassador.
The Italian Ambassador and Signora des Plan
ches had their first reception yesterday afternoon
ffom 1 to o'clock, to introduce Nine. Duse The
company was welcomed in the music room, ana
tea was served in the dining room, adjoining. The
Baroness Moncheur, wife of the Minister from Bel
GUM. presided the tea table, assisted Dy MISS
Josephine Boardnan The ambassador and Signora
des Planches entertained Informally at dinner to-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-02

brought before It. The scheme laid before the
committee of the aldermen which aimed 10
bring about a wholesale punishment or mas
sacre of the four footed curled darlings OF the
households outside of private mansions was al
together too sweeping 1t ranged too far ana
would have included too many victims
Nevertheless, among intelligent and sensible
New-Yorkers who keep their eyes, ears and
noses Hospitality receptive TO sights. sounds and
smells. there can be no difference of opinion as
TO this: Assuredly there are too many worth
less ours in the crowded quarters of certain
parts of Manhattan. How shall we diminish
the number? Gotham should not be afflicted
with hordes OF vagrant yelpers like those of
ConStsntinople.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-02
C0NGRESS.

The opening Of q session of Congress is al
WAYS an interesting and important incident
IN the present case those qualities exist. OUT
not in q sensational degree. It is time or
peace and prosperity, and of political cont-
putty No serious crisis confronts the nation and
20 change is impending in the political COM
plexinn Of either branch of the government In
deed the people Of the United States have re
cently declared in no uncertain tones their con-
tentment with the present political control and
their desire that it shall be continued for at
least two more years. There is TO be next year
personal change in the Speakership. and there
sre other personal changes in the composition
Of the next House; but these are not Of political
significance. The second session Of the LVIIth
Congress is therefore sentimentally well as
In fact mere continuation Of the first, after
prolonged recess and after gratifying express
ZION Of popular confidence and approval
II such circumstances at the opening OF the
session suggest a certain complacency Of feel
lag, il is well 10 bear in mind that complacency
does not necessarily mean inertia. Neither
Toes conservatism. In its first session this Con
gress showed no lack Of energy, and in this
second session there viii again be opportunity
for the exercise of that commendable quality.
For there is plenty Of business on hand and
more than there viii be time to dispose of.
However conservative may be the message
which the President will to-day send TO Con-
Vress. il is sure 10 contain many suggestions
and recommendations upon which Congress
should act There viii probably be need OF
supplementary action concerning the isthmiaD
ranal: for the step just taken by the Colombian
Government in relieving Mr.. Concha of his
duties as minister and intrusting them at least
for the tine TO DR.. Herran clearly indicates
inclination to make terms promptly with
this country. There is every reason to expect.
roo, that a commercial treaty with Cuba viii
presently be concluded. The question Of state
hoo5 for the remaining Territories contiguous
with the Union will also be at the fore
If to these we add the questions Of tariff re-
rision, control OF trusts and others Of consider
able importance, the necessary appropriation
hills and the great mass Of miscellaneous legis-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-02
Emnsrmcnts

ACADEMY or MUsIC-slo-The Ninety srd Nine
aNrRICAN TKE-2-s-A Lacy cf Q1aiffr.
ETTrsTF THE sTRE,-S 1.-THE NocksnS BIRD
FgfS6srWAY Tf4EaT RE;-s-The silver slipper.
CASINOS la Chinese Honey me "a
CRITERION THEATRE-s-ITis
rlALYS THEATRES. l0-A lcuntr=, Girl
rT1-eS Ncrld in NsE
ENpIRT TEEATRE-s -2o--Tnprudence.
FOURTEENTH 81. THEATRE-S-oiG Limerick IoTH
c5ARRICE THEATRE-S.S3-1ce StuhboTnness Of 'fA'si
dine.
GARDEN NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Cardinal
HARLEM OPERA HOUSES lS-In he WiidsruesF
HERALD SQUARE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Cseser -
IRVING PLACE THEATRE-e:2e--i)er russ The k5ss'
KEITH $50 a m u 1919 3 ui-ConJinEoUs re-
forrence
RevicRERBocKER THEATRE-s:I5-The Altar q
sdAf5fsoN s6rAgE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
MANHATTAN TEEATRE-S-Na-y % Magoas
arRS OSBORE's PLaTEcUSE-s .a5-Fad and Eolly-
MURRAY HILL Kathleen Navoir1een
NrW SAVOY THEATRE-S -co--Carrots and Ccun'TS
Mouse
TE-W-YoRE TEEATRE-S.I5--saly in Our Alley
PASTOR S-Continuous Performance
PRINCESS THEATRES 0--The Night Of the Party
P8OCTCR'S-Continuous Performance
VTCToRrA-S-15-The Eternal CITY
aALLACK's TEEATREs--S:5 t--1Es C-Esls
VEST END THEATRE--TIncnester
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-02
About People and SocfdI incidents.

Farms. and have opened their house at No. 50
Fifth-ave for the season
Miss Josephine DrexeI. who has been trav.lrr.
in the West. has returned to ner home No -
Madson-ave, w. ~
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Rhinelander will not o,.-
their town house in East Thirty-uinth-st.. NM,
the middle Of January. They at present sta.
ing at Lakewood
Mr.. and Mrs. E. H. Hartman have returned :,
town for the winter having closed their country
Mr. and Mrs F. de R. wissman have returus,
TO town from ThroS's Neck. and WI spend -
winter with Mrs Wss zn ... mother. Mrs Levs
Center Hitchcock leaves to-day for month,
shooting on Palmer Island. y. c. Austin Corbs,
who has been a Southern shooting trip bs
returned to his home in Park-ave-
Mrs George F. shrady jr. and the Misses Am
brose will be home Wednesday afternoon,
and evenings in December and January. at No s.
Lexington-ave
MI and Mrs. Maturin L. Delaheld closed ths-
country place at Riverdale yesterday. and hav.
returned 10 the city and opened their house az NJ
i75 Fitth-ave. for the winter
James Henry Smith. who has been at Tuxedo so-
the last week. has returned to his house. No. :
West Fifty-second-st-
Mr. and Mrs Manuel Rionda. OF No. IA IVES,
Ninety-third-st., sailed for Cuba yesterday whera
they will remain until the middle of January
They were accompanied by Miss Maria Louia.
Gomez Pelayo and Miss Elena Gomez Peiayo Ths
Misses Pelayo visited General and Mrs Leonard
Wood in Washington last week.
The dance to be given at the clubhouse Chats
worth. N. j.. Saturday. December 6. promises Ia
be a brilliant affair. Many members have already
engaged rooms and large house party at Lake
wood will go down IN private for dinner and
the dance. The new addition 20 the clubhouse has
been completed and will DE used for the first tina
The dancing will take place IN the dining room
which covers the entire ground floor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-12-02
AT THE WHITE HOUSE

Washington Dec. 1 (SpeciaD.-The President nau
A continual crush of callers from Congress TINS
morning Among those who took up more OF less
of his time were Senators Quay. Warren, Nelson
Willard Kean. Dryden. Bevsridge. Gamble. k'''-
redga and Pritchsrd. and Representatives. over
street Crumpacker. Littauer. Curtis Hepburn
Sherman. Pugsley. Grow. cromer sinley' 'oieS
storm r,urkett yreeIand Martin and Burke and
Delegate Flynn.
The Joint committee OF the two branches OF Con
gress appointed 10 inform the President that Con
gress had assembled and was ready to receive an!
message he might have to deliver 10 X called az
the executive offices. The committee was congratu-
lated by TIE President and requested TO convey 70
tbs two houses his fluctuations with the informal
tion that he would communicate with the Congress
n writing to morrow.