davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-20
ONE YEAR OF FREE CUBA.

To-day is day of rejoicing in CUBA. II 10
the first anniversary of the repuphcs ph 'Ai
One year ago to-day the American nag was
placed by the Cuban and American trusteeshlp
and tutelage gave place to an independent ouo"n
government That was day of exultant antlcl-
nation. This is a day of eNultant reaLIaIloi-
The homes of a wear ago are fulfilled; the
fears of year ago are dispened. Inc Cupdh
Government has justified its existence p3 IFS
achievements. Upon this fact ana upon tni'
day President Palma and the nation OF which
he is the chief magistrate are to De hearEi1
congratulated.
1t is a pity that the United states cahno'
claim a share in the congratulations and re-
ioicings of the day. But it cannot. a year
ago this country was playing noble part Dur
ing the year it has fallen into an lgnoDie attl-
tude toward Cuba. To-day it sees that lnsular
renuhIic enioving peace and prosperity not De-
cause of hut in spite of, this country. True, the
Tinted States made Cuba free. But then, IL
at once abandoned that island to its tate 1t
refused TO fulfil its pledges to Cuba. 1t re1useu
10 the Cuban republic the favor 1t had given
To the Spanish province of Cuba. There were
even those in high and influential once WHO
declared that Cuba should be starved into clFIi
suicide. If she wanted our pledges to her full
tilad she nust surrender her Independent SOW
ereigntv and be annexed to the United States
1t is not the least Of Cuba's triumphs Whlcn
she is entitled 10 celebrate on this anniversary
day that she has prospered in spite of Amerl-
can indifference TO her welfare, and has founu
profitable entry into other markets than those
which this country churlishly and dlshonor-
abIv closes against her. Years ago, before NC
Kinley. Blaine and Harrison established recl-
nrocity with her. Cuba found her best market
for both sale and purchase in England 1t is
noteworthy that now with reciprocity refused
or indefinitely postponed by this country, she
IS turning 10 England again. The result VIII
be that we shall one day have 70 beg faVors OF
Cuba instead Of granting them to her, and shaI
have to reconquer commercially the rich mar
ket that we won dozen years ago. but which
in this last year we have SO fatuously thrown
away.
Nevertheless. though this is a day of hum11a-
ton for this country, let us try to realize what
If means to Cuba. "Cuba Libre" is an estab-
ished fact. A year may be regarded as snort
probationary period in the life of a nation, but
II has at least been enough to confuse the Toes
of Cuba and to fill her friends with confidence
for the future
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-20
afR- MACK TAXES 4 HAND.

From the circumstance that Mr.. Norman E.
Mack of the Democratic National Committee,
has sent us for publication a copy of letter
which be has addressed TO the Editor of The
Omaha World Herald and which is expected
TO appear in that paper to-day, we are led to
infer that the author hopes twill command
wide circulation and be regarded as strong meat
for Democrats. We cannot honestly say that
the document impresses Us as an epoch maker,
but IS the latest contribution Of party leader
TO the arduous task Of getting together" it is
invested with a certain pathetic interest
Mr. Mack is convinced that the Democratic
candidate for President next year must be
man who VIII stick like grim death TO the plat
form in spite of all temptations TO kick it into
q corner. What, then. shall the platform be?
Undoubtedly in Mr.. Mack's opinion, it should
contain a financial plank. Silence on the money
question would cause remark and be mistake.
Personally be would not hesitate to accept a
reaffirmation Of the Chicago ard Kansas City
platforms but still he doesn't think that would
be judicious. Natural causes have greatly in
creased the production of gold, and so, he says
the IS 10 l doctrine has been indicated We
don't quite follow Mr. Mack at this point, and
we suspect others viii lose the trail; but never
mind about that. He goes on to say that gold
production may fall of in the future, and the
people find that they are once more up against
the question of the meta lie ratios He wouldn't
care at the present moment 10 fix a ratio HIM
seIt but il would be a good idea 10 have Con-
gress do so once in a while. As for the trusts
the Democratic platform should swat them hard
for the record of our party viii assure the people
Of its sincerity" while the Republicans can
mot possibly be credited with any sincerity of
intention in the matter OF trust control SINH
larry. the tariff must be vigorously dealt with
Mr. Mack would not abolish ali duties immedi-
ateIy lest there should be an upheaval OF the
business world. tariff for revenue is the
thing but perhaps we cannot reasonably hope
10 enjoy that boon just yet He rather fancies
the idea Of an income tax, speaks well Of the
'-nlanly protest against government by injunc-
non, cites General Miles TO prove that there is
something rotten in the Philippines, advocates
the election OF United States Senators by popu-
lar vote and entertains no doubt that the pres
ent incumbent Of the White House lis becom-
'ing more and more distasteful every day 10 the
"peopie of the country" who are ready 10
welcome n change" and will gladly give TO
Democracy a helping hand when they see it
buudfvided and unanimous, presenting an I'M
broken. unwavering line against the hosts Of
s.trustism imperialism and monopoly" It Will
he observed that Mr.. Mack is faithfully en-
deavoriBg 10 manifest the great virtue OF cheer
fulness but is painfully short of the faith that
moves mountains
1t is pity that the Democratic committee
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-20
FUSION CERTAIN.

The fusion conference of Monday night IS
generally reported TO have developed more en-
1husiasm than its friends had expected. The
leaders of the anti-Tammany organizations are
doubtless wise to cherish moderate expectations
and be prepared to work hard for everything
they accomplish. Nevertheless they need have
little fear that, in spite of the petty wranGllng
and the cynicism which they have discounted,
a strong fusion campaign will be made.
Fusion is bound to come. Certain ADJUST
ments must be made. Organizations big and
little will Of course play for position and try
to make the best terms possible in the way OF
representation on the ticket or concessions ID
the platform but there is not one of them
which makes any pretence Of anti-Tammany
nrincipIes that is not above all things for fusion,
Off it is not unselfshly anxious for fusion
that dares to go before the people with the re-
sponsiblity of having prevented it. So we need
not take too seriously the protests OF dissatls-
faction and uncertainty that are sure to be
heard in the next few months, any more than
we should take too seriously the protests ana
broken off negotiations of two Turkish traders
each anxious to agree In due time agreement
against Tammany will be reached, and, accord
ing TO the present outlook, it will be more easily
reached and the campaign will be entered upon
with much larger prospects of success IMAM
many have dared TO hope. Reform government
steadily increases in favor with the people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-20
THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.

Washington. May 10 (SpeciaD.-The French AM
bassador and Nine. Jusserand gave olnher to
night In honor OF the Austrian AmoassauoI anu
Baroness Hengelmjer.
Baron and Baroness Hengelmailer VIII san i
Europe on Friday. They will spend the se@so, -
London and then go to Paris for a time 49,
nrocaedine tn Vienna The Baroness mas plac-
ticallv recovered from her recent accident anu -
day attended an informal luncheon ana a1'eI "'
enioved an hours automobile ride
The Secretary OF the Austrian bho1ssS GU
Nine Won Gutenberg left Washington tnls M
ing for Buffalo. They viii not return as ''
pect to sail shortly for MI. Won CaLehOeIs , -
post at Bucharest Baron Giskra, MT Won
berg's SUCCESSOR has arrived here, acconlpdi'ea -
Baroness Giskra. who wa1 Miss hins' oi I
deIphia They will make their home at the FNrIiie
ton for the present
Signor Montagna, Of the italian Embassy w.
TO New-York to-day to attend the Weuulis % -
colleague. Count Gherardesca, to Miss Harriet Lay
Tor which takes place in that city tomorrow
PbiIip Brown second secretary of lesauoh d'
Constantinople, has been transferred 10 INC -
tarvship of the legation to Nicaragua Co9'' -
and Salvador Peter A jay, now thlrd seot'
of the embassy in Paris. has been appolnIeu 50
ond secretary in Constantople. IN place VI W
Brown. Lewis Einstein, OF NeW-1 orr H@9
made third secretary OF embassy IN faIls- =,
Brown and Mr. Jay have both served acceptaoly III
their present places and Mr. Einstein. although d
Young man. has already gained an honoraOIe pa
in literature His work on The 1tahan fehai7-
sance" in England has received the comrneIioalio
Of men of learning and he is at present engaseu
in editing a classical library He IS the son %
David Il. Einstein. of New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-20
A GOOD DAYS WORK.

More than score of arrests were maze yes
terday under Instructions from the Health
Commissioner for violations OF the soft coal
ordinance That is a good record, and we nope
the work will go on with vigor so long as there
is need of it. The public has been pleasantly
disappointed by the pretty general discontlnu-
ance of a nuisance which the short supply Oh
anthracite coal rendered excusable during the
greater part of last year. It was feared that
New-York had lost its crystalline atmosphere
forever but respect for the law and sense OF
propriety stimulated by official action, nave
seemingly averted that fate. Nevertheless there
are too many offenders left For the most part
the air is now delightfully."- clear in comparison
with last fall, but still suspect that II the
purity of fifteen or twenty years ago should
suddenly be restored the contrast would De
marked Dr. Lederles activity is thoroughly
commendable, and we are glad to see that he IS
after propretors and superintendent rather
than engineers and fremen.
In cold weather soft coal smoke is nuisance
which ought not to be tolerated, but 1t is much
more Objectionable in summer, when doors ana
windows are open and the great majority VINO
cannot escape from the city are in need OF all
the comfort they can obtain in the parks and
streets.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-20
CENTRAL PARKS RIVAL.

To the children who look forward to the May
party which is arranged for them by teachers,
friends or parents Central Park is, for the large
majority, the objective point. For these chill
dren Central Park is 1.-The country" and the
glimpse which they obtain OF it is in many in
stances the only one of the country that falls
to their lot for the season. The broad lawns,
the shady places where they spread their feast,
the country air, different from that or the
tenement house district; the lake. the BIRDS and
the flowers are remembered by many of the
children with more real pleasure than the ride
and the games, and these cause them to look
forward to the next spring outing with joy.
The park is beautiful even to those people
who see it oftener than the little ones. For
those who walk, drive, ride play it has at
tractive features and it deserves its popularity
But in arranging their May parties and outings
for children for whom there are not many sim
liar occasions in the year the good people for
get that Central Park is not the only place at
their disposal, and that the park. with all its
beauties, natural and artistic. has rival III
The Bronx which the children should know.
Bronx Park was never more beautiful than
it is now, and never since the city has oeen
its possessor has the park been such an ideal
spot for a childrens outing as it is at the pres
ent time. The children who go there Will
high buildings and there will be little on the
scene to destroy the pleasant illusion. There
will be no place for baseball, but to compensate
for that loss the little ones will find at the
botanical and the geological departments much
of an educational nature which they Will I'M
bfbe unconsciously and without effort The AMI
mails in Central Park may interest the children,
but not in the anne degree as the animals IN the
geological park on the broad ranges and IN the
realistic habitations which have been erected
for them The flowers in Central Park are
beautiful, but they afford the children no such
opportunity as they can enjoy on the fields and
in the monster greenhouses of the botanical
garden And between the two lies the pictur-
esque hemI0ck grove, strip OF rustic scenery
which looks as though it had been transplanted
from the Adirondack region. Looking upon the
dense woods. the rushing stream and the rustic
bridges feeling under foot the soft carpet placed
there by nature, one cannot readily realize that
he is within the limits of the metropolis.
All this is open to the children free on i've
DAYS in the week and accessible for one car
fare There is little restraint, the children hav-
ing all liberties consistent with the preserva.
ton of the grounds. Comfortable seats for the
tired ones ice water for the thirsty, pavilion
under which hundreds may find shelter in case
of rain, and collection Of animals IN COM
parison with which the circus has 10 standing
these are some of the inducements held out
by the hospitable stewards Of Bronx Park TO
the men and women who give children the
pleasure of a days outing and they are GER
tainly worthy of serious consideration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-20
IN The BERKSHIREs.

Ieuox. May 70 (SpeciaD--0lr and Mrs Morris <
reg,,n of Neu-York will arrive this week at their
country place. Belvoir Terrace which they VIII
occuuv until July when they win go to Bar Harbor
for two months
Samuel G. Ward. OF New-York. has opened ths
Judge Bishop cottage. in Hawthorne-st- Mr. Ward
was formerly a Lenox property owner Arson
Phelps Stokes purchased Mr. Wards country piace
ten years ago
DR. l. B. Bangs Of New-York. has taken a leass
Of the Henry Ivison Parsons place. Bonnie Brae. IN
Stockbridge.
Mortimer Smith and Miss Dollie Smith, OF New
York arrived to-day at the Berkshire lnn n tIre7E
Darlington.
s Parknan Shaw. Of New-Yo-k. has leased his
country place in Lenox and will spend the summer
at North Cohasset. Mass.
William Stanley, the inventor. sailed to-day On
the steamship Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse FOR
Europe
Miss Schenck and Miss Ida Schenck, OF Ne"-Ior6,
arrived at the Curtis Hotel tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-20
otsw1lork Daily Gribn1ts
WEDNESDAY, NAY 20, 1908.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FoREIGN.-At a conference Of manuiact-
srers al Vienna union OF traces asI1tilS'
the United States was sHohsly 90
Lord RosebeTy, in a speech al burn
ley said that the colonies ought 10 nav
government representation before any pan
of trade reciprocity went into erect -
a 6ienafch from, Manila said that Lieutenant
walkers force of constabulary was suTTouhoeu
by natives in Cebu: the lieutenant ana TWO pr
Yates were killed, and further troupe IS 1ealeSi-
Two hundred and fifty persons were Indu9
homeless by fire at Little Bay, Newfoundlanu'
DoMEsTIC-The State Department an
rlounced that the United States VIII insist 70
the end On receiving commercial privileges IN
Manchuria equal 10 those OF any otheT hat ION.
Including Russia. The government Is apout
10 establish an official standard OF purity IoT
food products. =- President Roosevelt spent
the day in Nevada, speaking at carson ana
Reno. - Postmaster General Payne SAID
that the New-York Postoffice had been inVeSu-
gated ard the accounts found straight. -
The Court of Appeals decided that the eight
hour law did not apply to IRE departments
Governor Odel has left Albany and Is
said TO be resting IN Newburg: > s ilei.oi =
from all parts of New-YOrk State indicate =
serious condition, due to drouth- - foresI
fires still rage in the Adlrondacks ana reIleuC-
Gus damage must result unless rain comes soon.
CTTY.-Stocks were strong and moderately ac-
tive. 80 Tamnlany seized control OF the
Board OF Aldermen 10 get man in the SINKING
Fund Commission. so as to guard against lrou-
bic because Of Tammany dock leases -
Rain was predicted by the Weather Bureau Tor
TODAY and tomorrow. - 1t was announced
that 100000 more might have to be spent by
the city to make the jerome Park Reservoir
hold water. There was another record day
tn cotton. - The police stopped a threatened
riot in Mulberry Bend Park - big plot bF
Italians TO sell naturalization papers was DIS
closed IN the federal courts. - a crusade
against soft coal users was begun, twenty-five
arrests being made. - A big automobile
said tc belong TO Fourier was smashed be
tween tvo trolley cars Liquor dealers in
The Bronx must pay $1,000 license fee, ac-
cording to q decision handed down in the Su-
preme Court. - Theodore H Price brought
suit against his former cotton broker for
S2O00090 alleged damages. - Elaborate
Jubilee services for Bishop Mcdonnell we're held
IN Prooxivn - Winners 1T Norris Park:
l. Carmelite: . Inflexible; }, BTigand: a. Stolen
Moments; 8. Torchight; 6. Luke Ward
THE observation-disclosures for to-day:
Showers. The temperature yesterday: High
est, IS degrees: lowest. ga
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-20
NOTES FROM NEWPORT.

Newport. R L. May 10 (speciaD.-This has beea
the warmest day Of the year at Newport. the ther-
nometer registering 81 degrees in the shade The
humidity was high. and there was much suffer
ing from the heat until electric storm passed
over the city in the early evening, cooling ths
atmosphere
csoold Hoyt Of New-York. Is IN Newport
visit He will open his summer home here
until June
Miss Beach has arrived at her cottage in Annan-
dale Road for the
Mrs Oldrnfxon and her daughter, Mrs Hume,
have arrived here from Philadelphia for the
Mrs Catharine L. Loril1ard viii arrive at her
villa on Ochre Point, next week.
Mrs Georgianne Gordon King has opened Daisy
Rank in CIay-st.. for the season
Mrs J. W. Weston and family, OF Philadelphia
have arrived at the Hawthorne villa. Shoreby HILL
in Jamestown for the summer.
Mrs G; L. Richardson. OF Philadelphia has rent
ed for the summer Dr. Thomas Potter's cottage.
the Dumplings-
The Misses Ladd. OF New-York have opened tho
Iadd villa in Bath Road for the summer.
Major Charles Hall and Mrs Hall the latter a
daughter Of Judge Brady. Of Nsw-York. were IN
this CITY to-day cottage hunting The arrivals
from New-York this evening were Miss Nathalie
schenck. George Morgan. Mr.. and Mrs r. l. Beck
%, T Livingston Ludlow and John Bolt.
Mrs Edward King will open her villa for ths
season June IS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-20
THE WATER SUPPLY ONCE MORE.

Even in this time of drouth and dust the sug-
gestion that the water supply of this city might
be enlarged immensely by taking hundreds OF
millions of gallons daily from the Hudson River
above POughkeepsie does not provoke wild en-
thusiasm. Newly orkers have enjoyed the bene-
fits of an exceptionally pure and wholesome
water system for so many years that any plan
to fill the pipes with liquid drawn from the
great river into which Albany and other towns
above Poughkeepse discharge their sewage is
not acceptable to the dwellers in Manhattan.
1t is true. of course, that many of the best
known cities in this country and in other coun-
tries get their supplies from sources more seri-
ousIy contaminated than the current of the
Hudson north of the furthest reach Of the salty
tides and that the most ingenious devices for
complete filtration and publication of the drink
ing water of such cities are remarkably effec-
tive. Nevertheless, the people of this metrOp-
oils are fastidious, and they want drinking
water from sources so clean that it needs no
filter beds
The State of Massachusetts is spending scores
of millions Of dollars upon the expansion of the
water supply Of Boston and of the communities
in the neighborhood of Boston, and is building
an enormous reservoir and dam in the Nashua
River Valley for that purpose The water
which win be stored in that valley, and will
flow into the households forty miles and more
away, is so sound and sweet that it will require
no filtering. While the commonwealth of the
Bay State issues the necessary bonds and car
ries on this ambitious enterprise, it will be re-
imbursed later by payments from Boston and
from ev, y other city and town which will use
the fluid from the Nashua basin
New-York Croton is OF finer quality than
Boston's Cochituate. The Cochituate region has
proved to he insufficient for the demands of the
modern Athens. In reaching out for bigger
reservoirs and artificial lakes in order to aay
its thirst. the dry throated centre of culture
and sailed cod prevailed upon the Great and
General Court of Massachusetts to lay hold upon
the Nashua watershed. territory of sparkling
springs and unsullied streams. free. every part
of it, from deadly germs, and the wide, long,
deep artificial fasin which will be created in
Worcester County and thereabouts will be for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-20
AnlnSenents.

ACADEMY OF MUSIc-s:I5-sIiss simplicity.
AMERICAN ia Mothers LOVE-.
TrT.sSC9 TF4EATRE-s-The Darling Of the Goes,
BROADWAY THEATRE-2-S-The Prince OF 1+'
CASINO TffEATRE-s-I5-The RunawaNs
CIRCLE THEATRE. i5-s 15---N ataeS Goes "a
pAl,Y'S TEEATRE-2:15-Sl5-My Lady fesBS I'VE -
Town.
EDEN MI-SFF-a-S-The World in Wax ,, cor
FOURTEENTH STREET THEATIsE-s-fNunn4Ds '0
ONCE Peggy.
KEITH S-Confnuous Performance
ICKFRRoChER TEEATRk-Nloseo tnlS r5yS
MADISON SQUARE THEATItE-S:So-A Fo04 ~
~. TrS7rf,; 7-7zs- A7ET,-2-s-T-he Wizard Of OF
MANHATTAN THEATRE ne t1AIA % -
MURRAY HILL. THEA TEaE2e-S-IaIloe me-, NE
NEW SsvoY-2-l5-S:i5-The vinegar D~'-
PASTOR S-Continuous Performance
1pHTNCFSS .30-There ana fsaCh-
TpOy~T0F2'S TTIEA Comedy and NaocS''Ne-
V1rgNoFSTA TFTFATRE-s:15-The AucuoneeT-
II A. S-2.T5-S :15-The Sultan OF SuIu ,.,.-s
NEST End TFfEATRE-2-S-The Heart OF MAJ
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-20

generations a wonder of New-England. 1t VIII
be many miles from end TO end, and in capacity
It will far exceed, with few exceptions, any
reservoir ever made by man to serve the needs
of household consumers; and there Will be no
sewage in it.
New-York will not drink filtered sewage from
the Hudson or from any other river LII Is true
that the requirements of this cap1tal ere many
generations have passed will be IN excess OF the
Quantities which can be drawn from the Croton
watershed from the Bronx and its tributaries.
Rut New-Amsterdam ought not to be delivered
into the snares of Ramapo conspirators. and its
citizens would shudder at the mere thought OF
taking water from the Hudson River below
ALBANY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-20

member from this State, while he had bis mana
IN. did not turn for moment from princlpies
70 men. 1t may be admitted that he has made
a first draft of just about such platform as
Dayiu Bennett Hill would like to run on Ou'
we cannot CONSIDER that q highly slgh'ue7iA.
circumstance, for it would be mighty ha. ',
task to build a platform on which MT IN
would not be pleased to take his chances Inc
probability appears to be that our Democratic
brethren. having cast their eyes over Mr.. Macks
1e,rar will concede that he has done his pest
and let il go at that