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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
THE lilly DEFICIT.

For the first month Of the new fiscal year the
operations of the federal Treasury show deficit
Of S7,7T6,612. If one months balance averaged
fairly with another's the July statement would
foreshadow an annual deficit of over S90,000,O00
a prospect calculated to send cold shivers
down the backs of the responsible directors of
our fiscal policy. But no such breakdown in
the machinery of revenue collection is to be
apprehended. July is additionally a month of
deficits. In fat years and lean years alike it has
a trick of showing Treasury losses But these
losses are usually more apparent than real; and
their true significance is to be read only in the
corrective light OF the later statements for Au-
gust and September.
July expenditures have risen this year far
above the normal monthly level. In July, 1902,
the Treasury was called upon to pay accumu-
lated war claims and other special deficiency
appropriations amounting to between 100000
and $6O00000. The total expenditure then was
S56, SIS, 567. But this year, with no eXtraOr-
binary drafts OF this sort to meet, the total is
almost the same-$56, 3SS, 1SS. Receipts from all
sources amounted to S4S, GIL, 576-about 500, 900
less than the receipts for July, 1902. Customs
contributed $23 146507, as against S24, 43O, 742
last year. But internal revenue receipts showed
a gain of $4,000 and miscellaneous receipts
gain of about $250,0OO.
The drop in customs dues of 81, 125, 900 was
surprise to the Treasury authorities For more
than a year past the customs revenues have
shown a rather puzzling excess, and steady
gains from import duties have served to coun-
terbalance and conceal the losses suffered
through the repeal of the emergency taxes
levied to meet the expenses of the Spanish
war. But for customs gains the surplus for the
year ended June 80, 1903, would have stood at
S23.O00.000 instead of S53,0OoOOO If importa-
tons are TO suffer gradual check the est
mated surplus for 10000 may shrink some
S10000OOO or $15,O0O,000 for gains from in
ternal revenue-thOugh certain and constant
can hardly offset the effect of a serious decline
in importations and in the collections at our
custom houses.
But July's deficit certainly does not threaten
an actual loss TO the Treasury on the operations
Of the current fiscal year. In 1902 the deficit
for July was S7,507,S76. Yet August showed
surplus of S5,9j5.S12, and the surplus for the
year was $53,000000 Beyond an unmistakable
tendency toward somewhat heavier monthly ex-
penditures and another less marked tendency
toward lighter customs receipts, the July state
ment has no especially bearish significance. It
discloses conditions little different from those
of July year ago. 1t points-somewhat vague
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
BRITISH PROTECTION FOR TIN.

An interesting and significant incident in the
commercial world was the imposition a few
weeks ago Of a practically prohibitive export
duty on tin ore in those federated Malay States
which are under British protection and control.
Those States which for more than a quarter
OF a century have been practically part of the
British Empire produce more than 90 per cent
of the worlds output Of tin, and the proportion
is increasing, since the Malayan mines are
steadily growing more productive. while those
Of Cornwall and Australia are declining The
ore is smelted in Malaga, and the refined metal
is exported, about 20 per cent of it coming 10
the United States for use in the manufacture
Of tnplate-an extraordinary fact, seeing how
certainly we used TO be assured that the manu-
facture Of unplate in America was a>physicaI,
moral, social, political, industrial commercial,
chemical, metaIlurgical and metaphysical i'm
possibility. That. however, is by the way. Let
it pass.
Now. it recently occurred to some Americans
that it would be a good plan to import the
crude ore 10 this country and do the smelling
and refining here. 1t was believed that the
latter could be done here to better advantage
than in Malaga. and it was recognized that
thus a considerable and profitable industry
would be created in this country. AS soon as
the Tin shelters Of Malaga heard Of the plan,
however, they perceived their peril To adapt
the words of Sir Boyle Roche, they smelt rat,
they saw him brewing in the air, and they set
out TO nip him in the bud They argued that
If America took 20 per cent of Malaya's tin ore
without smelling, the smelling industry Of Ma
laya would be killed. 1t would not be worth
while TO keep it alive for the sake Of the little
residue. That would mean the destruction of
an important industry there 1t would also
mean that the United States, as the CHIEF pur-
chaser Of Malayan tin ore. would be able 10
dictate prices 10 the miners. In fact, the pros
Derity Of the whole tin industry Of British Ma
lava seemed TO them 10 be at stake. Urgent
representations were therefore made TO the
government, with the result that an export duty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04

of $50 picul-133 pounds-was imposed upon
tin ore, going into effect on June 1 last; duty
sufficiently heavy, it was believed, to prevent
the expectation Of the ore
So here is an example Of protection in the
United States not only building up vast and
profitable industry at home but also compelling
the imposition OF a strong protective measure in
the colony or dependency of free trade EN-
pre. There are other illustrations Of the same
principle to be perceived IN the British En-
pre. They differ from this one in FORM
but they are all to the same purport a free
trade country cannot hold its own against
protectionist countries. 1t may do so for a
time, and in certain respects. But in the long
run of the worlds great game of "dO ut des.
the nation which has something to offer in re-
turn for what it wants to get must enjoy
commanding advantage over that one which,
by its own self-denial, is forced to enter the
game with empty hands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
A STREETCAR NUISANCE.

There are many roWdies in Brooklyn whose
speciality in crime is practised only on the sur
face and elevated cars, where they insult
unprotected women. A few months ago prOmi-
nent citizen of the borough took it upon himself
to demonstrate with a couple of these fellows
and for his trouble he received injuries which
Cor time were believed to be fatal The cir
[ instance aroused deep indignation, and one re-
suit was the formation of club by young men,
who had the fair name of the city and the safety
of their families in view, for the purpose of max
ing war on the cowardly ruttians. 1t was said at
that time that the young men would be vested
with legal authority and people hoped that there
would be an end to the annoyances which often
made streetcar travel in Brooklyn a disagree
able experience for women. Some good was &C
complished by the men who were banded to-
gether in the interest of law and order, but the
Streetcar nuisance still exists. Only few days
ago man was stabbed while he was endeavor-
ing to protect a woman from the forced atten-
lions of a rutfian, and the incident showed that
there was still work to be done by the young
volunteers.
While these incidents are charged to Brook
Ign, 1t should not be supposed that the same
class of passengers is not to be found on the
cars in Manhattan, or that there is less neces-
sity in the greater borough for a protective or
ganizaton. The drunk and disorderly" pas
senger usually receives the attention which he
deserves at the hands Of the conductor, and
from that source the unprotected passenger has
little to fear. If such passenger does escape
the notice of the conductor, he cannot hide his
true character from his fellow passengers; he is
branded and can be avoided. The dangerous
person is the brute disguised as a gentleman,
who uses vile language in the presence of
women and children and ogles and leers at
young girls. The man who stops one of these
creatures In his career of shame by handing
him over to the authorities is a public benefac-
tor, and when people organize for the protection
of society against such wretches, stabbng cases
like those which recently occurred will be less
frequent.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
THAT CROATIAN PETITION.

It is to be hoped there is an error III d current
bit of news from Vienna, which says tndC tAe
Emperor of Russia has received with peheVo-
lence" a petition from the CrOats IN the Chlteu
States describing in darkest terms the cohdltloh
of Croatia and of their cOuntrymen at home' Iot
if that were true it would be difficult to acqult
the Enueror, or his ministers, of strange lncon-
sstency.
A short time ago the Russian Government de-
cIined to receive a respectful petition from
American citizens concerning the condition Oh
certain subjects of the Gar. 1t was then de-
cIared that the Russian Government scrupulous-
" refrained from meddling in the affairs OF
other nations. and must insist that other ma
lions should similarly refrain from meddling in
its affairs
Now. the Croats in the United States are
American citizens, and are not and never were
subjects of the Russian crown. Croatia Is
province of Hungary and never has belonged
to Russia; and the Croats there are subjects OF
the King of Hungary, and are not ana never
were subjects of the Emperor Of Russia This
petition, therefore, is petition from some peo-
pie in one country alien to Russia concerning
affairs in another country alien to Russia. AS
SUCH according to the rule lately laid down Dy
the Russian Government, it is something with
which the Emperor OF Russia could properly
have nothing to do.
We shall therefore hope to see prompt con-
tradiction of this Vienna report, and an authorl-
tative explanation that, instead of "benevolently
receiving it. the Emperor of Russia declined to
receive the petition Of the CrOats on the ground
that it was contrary to Russian principles to
NEEDLE in the domestic affairs of other States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
MR. BARDEEN EXPLAINS.
Contributions Sent to DIR. Skinner
Three Years AgO.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE TR1BUxx.I

Syracuse. N. Y. Aug. 3.-Charles w. Bardeer
Editor Of THE School Bulletin which is max
ing an effort to defeat the superintendent OF
Public Instruction, Charles r. Skinner for re-
election, explained his position in the matter
to-day and replied to Senator Platt's defence
of the superintendent. Mr.. BaTdeen said:
Senator Platt's statements are an evasion.
We never claimed that Skinner applied the
funds to his own use. The situation was this.
Three years ago Mr.. Skinner was a Candidate
for reelection. 1t intimated at the meet
ing of the State Normal School principals at
New-York that the principals ought to make
contribution 70 Mr. Skinner for the Republican
campaign fund. which would materially aid in
his election There are eleven normal school
principals in the State. OF these Principal
Milne, of Albany. and his brother Principal
Milne, of GeneseO, refused to contribute The
other nine did check to Mr.. SINNERS
order Endorsed by him and deposited in an
Albany bank to his credit has been seen. We
are out to defeat Mr. Skinner for reelection
The party in favor OF unifcatiOn knows that
Mr.. Skinner has used every effort TO block its
plan and we want a man in his position that
will not be against IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
PlTTsFIELD NOTES.

Pittsheld. Mass, Aug. (speciaD.-H. X. Blood
good. OF New-York. has bought one hundred acre,
of land in w-MarlbOro adjoining his estate Mr.
BIoodg0od will have a large game preserve.
The Misses Clementine and Sophia Furniss ~
New-York. opened their cottage. Edgecomb To
day for the season.
Bishop Mcvickar OF Rhode Island has been
guest of the Rev. DIT. Arthur Lawrence in Stock
bridge.
Henry L. Morris. OF Lee. has arrived in Lee
Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Colgate Of Eew-YorIx will
arrive tomorrow at the Curtis Hotel for August
Mr.. and Mrs Walter Morton and Miss Elizabsfb
Morton, of Cincinnati. at MaplewoOd
Burr c. Chamberiin. Of New-YOrk. former can
tain OF the Yale football team. is in Dalton
Miss Edna Hall, of New-YOrk daughter OF Jud,a
Hall. won the clock gOIs tournament. the Hofsi
AspinwaH to-day. by score Of p Miss Emerson
of NeW-York was second
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
SERIOUS II TRUE.

From The Brooklyn Times.
The Brooklyn Times shares Senator Platt's ir4
credulity in regard to the charges brought by Mr.
Bardeen. OF The Syracuse School Bulletin.
against Superintendent Skinner. If the charge ia
that the Superintendent solicited contributions
for his campaign expenses from the normal school
principals, there would seem to be clear case for
proceedings against him for violating the laws OF
the State. and until such proceedings are brought
there will be room for the presumption that the
charges have been inspired by political personal
malice. Nor is the matter improved by senator
Platt's suggestion that if such money was received
by Mr. Skinner the result OF his personal solte-
ftatfOn OF those who must be regarded IN this
matter as his official subOrdinates. 1t doubtless
turned over to the Republican state Committee II
Mr. Bardeen's charge is true. the State Superin-
tendent clearly guilty OF wrongdOings and
should be called to account.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04

FREER TRADE WITH THE PHILIPPINES.
The appeal of the Filipino Chamber of Com
merce for the abolition of the tariff on Philip
pine products imported into the United States
is one which should receive sympathetic atten-
ton. 1t may not be wise to establish absolute
free trade with the islands, but without doubt
the duties should be greatly reduced. On some
accounts a moderate tariff is desirable Large
revenues are needed for the Philippines, and
one of the best ways of raising money is on
products which are sold here. They bring in
ready money to the producers in the islands,
and can therefore bear the tax much better
than similar products which are disposed Of at
home The merchants there are the moneyed
men, and it is better that they should pay the
bulk Of the taxes than that the revenues should
be more largely derived from impOsts on land
and local trade.
A much lower tariff than the present one
would bring in all needed revenue. The Philip
pine Commission has long urged a rate Of one
third that imposed. or One-fourth that
levied on the goods Of other countries belev-
ing that the lower rate would so stimulate
trade as to bring into the United States Treas
ury for the benefit of the Philippines much
more money than is now secured by the higher
duties Even though this revenue be needed
and entire abolition of the tariff be iniudicious
there can be no question of the desrability of
making the entry Of Philippine products as easy
as possible. The Filipino Chamber of Com
merce may be extreme in its request but IFS
mistake is of detail. 1t has a right to ask
and expect much better trade relations than the
islands now enjoy and it is for the interest of
the United States that the reduction Of duties
be made. We can only succeed with our under
taking in the Philippines by making them pros
A itahIA
States is the best guarantee of a loyal attach
ment Of the Filipinos to the United States,
The sooner we can show them the advantages
of our sovereignty, the sooner will our cares be
lightened and our expenditures for the main
tenance of our authority decreased.
There is no reason why this question should
be complicated with the general tariff issue
1t should be perfectly easy to enact bill like
that establishing the present tariff on ePhilip-
pine imports, only with more suitable per-
centage Of our general rates. 1t was possible
TO open up market for Porto Rico, first nv
reducing and then, when the low duties had
served their purpose, aboliShing the tariff The
United States did not suffer- but has Drofited
by the concession. By opening larger market
TO the F1lipinos we should open a larger market
TO our own farmers and manufacturers. We
cannot hope to sell them goods without making
1t possible for them TO sell US goods Only
shortsighted selfshLess or utter inconvenience
can explain continued resistance to freor
trade with the Philippines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
NETWORK SOCIETY.

Saratoga where the racing season has begun
| and Cowes where the so-caled week Is In prog
! ress under the genial auspices OF KING Ed"dEu
and his popular conSort. are occupying just at
nresent some of the attention Of New-York society
The latter indeed. is extensively represented at
/ both places-so many thousands OF miles apart
from each other-and there Is a large number OF
Yachts flying the cOlors OF the New-York Yacht
Club on the Solent the parties on board cOntribut-
ing. as usual in small measure to the bTilliahcy
and gayety of England's great annual maritime
carnival.
Miss Josephine Drexel. who was staying at her
house. in Madison-ave, last week, has left town
for Westhampton. Long Island.
Mr. and Mrs J. Norman De r. whitehouse have
left their country place Port Washington. Long
Island and gone to Newport. where they are stay
ing with Mr.. and Mrs Lawrence Waterbury,
Mr. and Mrs Edward winslow have returned
from Southampton. Long Island. to their country
place at Great Neck.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward c. Delaheld have left
Short Hills. N. j.. for their cottage at Wcsthamp-
ton, Long Island.
The Rev. Dr. William s Rainsford. rector OF st.
Georges and Mrs. Rainsford spending the
summer in Canada at Murray Bay.
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Jacquelin and the Misses
JacqueIin are spending the summer in the White
Mountains.
Mr. and Mrs. Eben Wright have left Southamp-
ton and gone to Nahant Mass, for the remainder
of the
Theodore Douglas Robinson, who did not go
abroad with his parents. Mr.. and Mrs Douglas
Robinson, is in the Adirondacks staying with his
aunt Mrs. William S. Cowles, his fancee. Miss
Helen Roosevelt being likewise one of the party at
the Coates camp. which Mrs. Cowles has for the
summer.
Among those due here from Europe this week
board the Kronprinz Wilhelm are Oliver Har-
riman, d. NJ. Hare and Dr. Chaplin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert S. Collier have arrived at
Newport the steam yacht Conqueror. chartered
from Frederick Vanderbilt. and will remain at
Newport throughout August.
Mrs. Moses Taylor Campbell has taken one OF
the Sea View cottages at Newport for the re-
mainder Of the
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel lie Roy Dresser have left
Oyster Bay to stay with friends at Southampton
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ne desire to remind our readers ,vho are
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See opposite page for subscription rates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04

Alas Alas! The orrithorhynchus is almost ex-
tinct and the dugong is disappearing Diamond
back terrapin at 500 dozen are furtive and
elusive, and genuine canvasbacks are flying far
atield. Strasburg geese reject with scorn the
fattening process which provides diseased livers
for pate de foie gras, and altogether the outlook
for the epicure is not altogether cheerful. He
should console himself with the thought that
Boston beans may fill an aching void
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
About People and Social Incidents
INVITATIONS FoR MISS PosT,s wEnnluo

Pittsfild. Mass. Aug. (speeiaD.-Invi,,-
lions have been issued for the wedding :,
Miss Anne Wilson Post. daughter OF William n
Post. late of Hartford Conn. to Lieutenant n
mund Kearsley Sterling. of the Sd Cavalry L. 8
A. In the Church OF Our Saviour. in Leblanc,
Springs. N Y. just over the Massachusetts bor
der. on Wednesday. August 70. at noon a recep-
ton will follow at Intermana. the home OF Mis-.
Posts sister. Mrs. Frederick Everest Haght In
Lebanon. Lieutenant l.. s. Grant will be one a.
the wedding party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04

The engagement is announced OF Miss Miriam w
Newcomb and ]. Grant Cramer, nephew OF Gen
eraI L. S. Grant Both are of New-York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
NOTES OF THE STAGE.
Maude Adams "Reminiscences Attrac-
lions Draw Well.

A big crowd apparently enjoyed the large pro-
gramme at the Paradise Roof Garden last night
Victor's Royal Venetian Band save some new
numbers. Aga. the floating woman. continued to
amaze the audience. Riccobonas horses. Gillette's
dog psntomimsts Helena Agnes Mahr and Punch
Judy & Co. in its second edition, other features
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
J. PIERPoNT MORGAN AT HIS OFFICE

]. Pierpont Morgan at his Office yesterday
after an absence of several days. spent on hls
yacht in New-England waters. Mr.. 8Ior-an baa
nothing TO say for publication.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
COLONEL RocKWELrs EuNERAI

Paris. Aug. S--The funeral Of Lieutenant Colonel
Amon +. Rockwell U. S. a. (retired). whose death
here was announced on Saturday morning took
place to-day at the American Episcopal Church
The body was afterward cremated at the Cemetery
of Pere la chaise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
TRANSATLANTIC TRAVELLERS.

sail to-day on thu Kaiser
be:
Mr.. and Mrs. Craige 4ppin-
colt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lolcy de Lobel.
Dr. George Martin
Robert y. Mccormick, United
states Ambassador TO Rus
STA.
Mayor des Planches. italian
Ambassador.
Mrs. des Planchss.
g. Il. Sturgis.
Lieutenant Commander z
Taegert.
Mrs. L. Taegert
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entS.

CASINO THEATRES I5-rhe RunawRys.
COMFY ISLAND Bostocx's Trained Animals
CRYSTAL GARDENS. Splitting the Cup
EDEN MEsEE-2-S--The World IN Wax.
JOHNSTOWN FLOOD. Coney Island.
KEITH S-Continuons Performance
LUNA PAfsk-Thirty-ni Big Shows Daily
MADISON SQUARE GARDEN-S30-DusS and HIS OF
chestra--Ience in New-York-
MADISON SQUARE ROOF GARDEN-s-Jspan by Night
-Otoyo
MAJESTIC THEATRE-s-The Wizard of OF.
MANHATTAN THEATRE-S:2o-The Earl OF Pawt1 1s'
MANHATTAN BEACH 3.30-Shannon's Band-S-Faia 5
PoTnpeu Fqrevorks-9--A Chinese Honeymoon
PARADISE ROOF GARDEN-s-Naudevi1e
TERRACE GARDEN-S-Chimes OF Normandy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04
A. JAECkEL TO SAIL.
GENERAL GRANTS NEPHEw ENGAGED.

A Jaeckel. Of A. JaeckeI & Co.. sails to-day on
the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse for Europe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04

The Crystal Garden was filed with an audience
that was amused at Lifting the Cup the pony
ballet. and Wayburn's Minstrel Misses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04

The aldermen acted wisely in passing by an
Overwhelming majority the ordinance requiring
mat dogs in the streets and in other public
places must be held in leash or muzzled On
private property the canine pets will not he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-08-04

ly-to the accumulation of safe and comfort
able surplus, though perhaps less suDstailial
one than that Of 1908