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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16
THE EQUITABLE SETTLEMENT.

Contrary opinions. which do not necessarily
reflect a bias of feeling in either dlrecloH' are
EXPRESSED concerning the Equitable settlement
II is described on the one hand as cohpleIe
victory for the president of the society ana
those whose views and wishes he at the outset
represented, and on the other as compete
victory for Mr. Hyde who represents a ma
ioritv of the stock. The truth is that neither
INTERPRETATION fits the case. The real mean
ing of the official statement made public by
tho committee is that not under threats or
with reservation of bitter feeling on either
side. an adjustment has been accomplished
which is n compromise, but which, nevertheless,
is a substantial victory for the polcyholders'
II means peace and that is a fact of great I'M
portance not only to the multitude OF persons
who have Il direct concern in the welfare OF
the society," but to financial interests whose sta
biIitv is an immense factor in the general pros
perity.
II the plan unanimously recommended by the
committee is carried out Mr.. Hyde will relin-
ouisb to the policyholders of the society the
mower of electing twenty-eight Of its directors,
mr. one more than a majority His decision TO
take that step is, however, to be regarded not
as a sign that he had been worsted in the sun
controversy of the last few weeks, but as Il
nledge of devotion to the permanent interests
of the society. 1t has been accepted by ms re-
cent opponents in the same spirit. ana there Is
every reason to believe that the results VIII
he lasting and salutary Under the arrange
ment by which Equitable directors are elected
in classes the representative OF a majority
of the stock will for a time, and perhaps IN
dofni+e1v exercise control over the society; but
If iS NOT likely that the control will be des-
poticaIly exercised, and if ever in the future
the noIicyholders should be convinced that
their interests were imperilled they would nave
the means Of rescue at hand.
II. seems clear that the committee, with the
aid of counsel, has wisely and honorably aa-
iusted a memorable dispute which threatened
DISCRIMINATION of the society and an enor-
nous impairment Of values.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16
KUROPATKIN.

The announcement that Grand Duke Nicholas
Nicholaievitch is TO supersede General Kuro-
patkin as commander in chief OF the Russian
army in China Is probably correct. At any rate,
it seems certain that Kuropatkin is to be re-
placed by somebody, and there could, perhaps
be no more appropriate choice than that Of the
Cars kinsman, who is now in the prime of
life and has long been a prominent officer Of
the imperial army, being a general aidede-
camp, general Of cavalry, inspector general,
chief of the Lithuanian Guard and what not
else. 1t is said that Kuropatkin is to be re-
moved in order to put a stop to jealous In
trlgueS among the officers. 1t may be that the
appointment of grand duke in his place would
effect that end more surely than the appoint
ment of any lesser parsonage
Whoever is appointed, Kuropatkin's career is
ended. That seems certain. It seems. also. a
deplorable thing For the man has had a dis
tinguished career, and is being sacrificed upon
the altar of impossibilities. To what extent he
has been hampered and thwarted by more or
less disloyal intrigues we do not know. 1t is
known to the world that the Russian army is
chronically subject to such influences, and that
they have been particularly rife during the
present war. The temper and tone of those
officers who have returned home and who
have been talking about General StoesseI and
others sufficiently indicate what Kuropatxin
has had TO contend with. Against such things
the mightiest hero might struggle in vain. If
his subordinates are not loyal, in spirit as well
as in letter. the ablest commander In chief is
| hopelessy hampered. Men have blamed Kuro-
patkin for personally attending to so many de-
| tails. But what If there was nobody else whom
he could trust TO do IT.
| We repeat then, the opinion which We have
formerly and often expressed that Kuropatkin
| deserves a better fate than that which has be-
| fallen him. He set TO perform an impos-
sible task. He must pay the penalty of failure
| But morally the reproach should fall upon those
| who set him at such task. Men blame him
for not being more aggressive and for not
| taking greater risks But it should be remem-
bered that he was In place where he could
not afford to take risks, for defeat would mean
| utter ruin. Five thousand miles from home. he
| was bound to be cautious The Japanese could
run risks, for In case OF defeat they could fall
back upon near base. But what had Kuro-
patkin to fall back upon? No; he has done as
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16
ARBITRATION BOARD FOR STRIKERS.

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir, The recent unsuccessful railroad strike IN
our city must 1t seems TO me, impress two facts
upon the public mind; One the futiity of attempt
ing anything of the kind without proper organiza-
ton; the second the state of affairs existing be-
tween capital and labor, which makes a strike the
paramount means Of settling differences between
them
The thinking men among the strikers must have
known that the half strike that existed during the
last week could have but one ending. The direct
result that thousands Of innocent persons were
forced to risk their lives daily through the in
competency of employees the elevated roads and
the subway, while thousands OF others obliged
TO stand for fearful distances in crowded cars,
victims of tedious transportation and foul air.
People did reach their destinations by hook or by
crook: therefore the strike means of paralyz-
Ing business was Intellectual II the strikers had
waited until the power house and the street.
car employees Joined them. a helpless. indignant
multitude would have aided them TO obtain their
end. AS It is. the more thoughtful ones must
have come to realize the foolshness of their act.
while those who entered into It thoughtessly have
plenty of time to think 1t over when they their
places given to
Are the elevated railroads and tho subway OF this
city for the purpose OF paying big dividends 70
stockholders for the accommodation OF the pub
pie should demand that board OF arbitration be
appointed to settle differences of this kind thar
That an ideal state may exist at some future time
ec 10 the demands Of the pooT and S
does not help the WORDING man of to-day, or the
worked and underpaid he should have redress in a
court OF arbitration appointed for the purpose,
seek to enforce his rights by endangering the life
and health Of the TIRED saopgri the weary artisan
help him 20 gain his end. but ultimately IL must
wronss N into the SoEsoSnd Of Peopes thoughts
by the overshadowing of their own personal ineon-
Nsw-Yori March 10. 1908.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16
OBSCURE AT THE VERY LEAST.

There was n hearing yesterday at Albany De-
fore the Senate Railroad Committee on TWO
hills To which our dispatches have referred ana
which distinctly belong to the oDJecuohaDle
class. That is not because they Haunt their
viciousness in the face of the public. but rather
because they imperfectly conceal an apparently
nischievous purpose which it is not thought
prudent to reveal One Of them empowers the
Commissioners Of the Land Office to sanction
the substitution by a railroad corporation OF
new right of way under water for an OLD one
The other provides that a railroad corporation
NAV abandon any part of its route, with the
consent of the Railroad Commissioners, and
continue to operate the rest. Unless everybody
is guessing wildly these bills are both intended
to promote Interborough interests-the former
by means of the ancient Steinway tunnel under
the East River, and the latter by relieving the
company from the necessity Of maintaining
service on certain routes which the consolida-
ton of lines in The Bronx has deprived of their
value, present or prospective.
It is not always necessary in the case of bills
like these to conclude that they have absolutely
nothing to commend them. If they were fairly
and frankly explained and advocated, they
might sometimes honestly command intelligent
support. But their obscurity is always a vice.
The legislature and the public are entitled to
know what is wanted and what it is wanted for
and they are justified in pronouncing condemna-
ton unless they are so enlightened. These par
ticular measures appear also to confer impor-
tant benefits upon an enormously prosperous
corporation without compensation to the city.
and for that reason to be deserving of defeat
If that is not the fact, there can be no difficulty
in refuting it. The bills ought, at least, to make
no progress so long as nobody is willing to give
q clear account Of them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
WORD EoR "cITY BEAUTIFUL

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Siri I note IN your issue OF to-day your illus
trated article the we'll named "Civo Centre at
tho City Hall. Proposed by the Municipal Art So
oiety." Originally, and for several years. In its
formative and experimental stage. a member Of
that society. naturally interested in its recent
activities. and hope the press will give It all the
opportunity that can conveniently be afforded for
the presentation OF the anenorative, civizing and
altogether worthy aims it sets forth
NETWORKS Borough OF Manhattan, IN its natural
formation and early layout possesses IN but lin
tied measure the unrivalled opportunities for
architectural display, ample vista and grand scenic
effect provided for Washington In the many central
circles, long radal spaces and diagonal lines cut
ting through its rectangular blocks. In consonance
with L. Enfant's topography. as approved by the
Father OF His Country, All the more reason our
city should make the most Of the few opportunities
fits conformation, boundaries, and the mainly arti-
fetal lines Of its early days allow.
The plazas, with their conGerteS OF public build
ings sees in European cities add greatly TO
the convenience OF their citizens, and are among
the chief attractions to the traveller and Sotourner
from America elsewhere The Municipal Art
Society and other bodies at work pro bono pubEco
are much to be congratulated on the fact that IN
necessary in practical politics, is not permitted to
Interfere in questions Of large public benefcence.
A Democratic official nowadays is seemingly Just
as apt TO appreciate the worth and claims OF art
and Its civiIizing sequences as q Republican one.
New-York March Is. 1905 A. J. BLOOR-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16

not be too much dragooned and governed. Ihey
were convinced. They voted to have Mr.. dc
Forest put out and Mr. Grain put in Ihey
have had the liberal policy to their hearts
content And they see the result
lust as likely as not some of the Allen-st
dead were going about in the last campaign
shouting for Mcclellan and personal freeaoh-
personal freedom to be burned to DEATH Ioor'
ignorant people, they didn't know any DETER
But how about the wealthy real estate oWnet'
living in fine house who voted the Low "u'
nninistratien ont because it made him keep
his tenement houses in order? How about the
men Of intelligence who let personal seihsllneSS
or political prejudice prevent the continuation
of the good work for civilization! Inc nlhe-
teen dead in AIen-st are victims OF New
York's impatient. irresponsible WEAKNESS WIN
Won DOING If was tired of reform fire eS-
canes and reform everything. 1t wanted lam
many and looseness, and it has it And the
wages of sin is death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16
LATER DATE FOR INAUGURATION.

To the Editor OF The Tribune
Sir: have just read your article IN the paper
OF this morning on Inauguration Day Pertl4-
with your suggestion that 1t should be set forward
to April 80. The plan OF setting the day forward
that 1t may take place in mider season. with lsss
liability to serious results from exposure 20 ths
severity Of early March, should meet with general
approval I think only, 7 would ask you to amend
the date and urge that the last wednesday or
April be selected as the day, this would largely
avoid the necessity of encroaching upon the Lords
Day preceding or succeeding the day OF tnaug1ra,,
ton. Fixing that day, the closing OF the nationA
legislature would not enc-oach with any dsgres
OF necessity upon sacred time. SUBSCFILSE1T-
New-York. March 1S, 1876.
The Presidential term Is fixed by the Consti-
tuition at four years. Consequently a sliding
date-lixe the fourth wednesday IN May-seerns
out Of the question
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16
TAMMANY AND FIRE ESCAPES.

The burning to death of nineteen people in
sn Allen-st tenement house on Tuesday morn
ing was distressing catastrophe for which the
people of New-York as a whole have nobody to
blame so much as themselves. Investigation
may and probably will prove that various Off
Gals neglected to do their duty. The police
seem to have been slow in sending in an alarm.
The fire escapes were choked with boards, fur
niture. ash receptacles and ashes so that the
tenants could not escape, but in some cases
Were imprisoned on them and roasted to death.
OF course. the officers whose business it was
10 see that the police were doing their duty
ana on hand speedily to turn in alarms If fire
broke cut on their beats. and those whose bust
ness it was to inspect tenement houses with
especial reference TO keeping fire escapes free
from obstruction. should be held to strict ac-
countabiiity. Particularly should the amiaby
inefficient AIr. Thomas c. T. Grain for whom
the Tenement House Department was provided
rs a comfortable berth by Mr.. Murphy on his
assumption of power. be asked to show what he
is doing for his liberal salary. The Allen-st.
blaze casts lurid but Illuminating rays upon
the administration of the city government. It
more than suggests that underneath Mayor Nc
Clellan's suave good intentions there is the
same old neglect and inetiiciency which char
acterized previous Tammany administrations.
The departments are filled up with subordi-
mates. tenement mouse inspectors, employment
agency inspectors. building inspectors and what
not who are inattentiYe TO their duties, If they
ere not Of set and selfish purpose blind to in
fractions Of the law.
Yet New-York has to thank itself for them
The Tenement House law has not been en-
forced because IN the last analysis the people
Of New-York by a considerable majority de-
claued that they did not want it enforced. For
two years Commissioner de Forest enforced the
law. His conscientious energy pervaded the
whole department which he organized. Inspec-
tors TO it that fire escapes were kept clear.
that sanitary regulations were enforced that
The lives OF the poor people in the tenement
houses were protected to the full extent of the
law. But this policy not popular. Real es
tate owners did not like TO spend money on
repairs. To be compelled 10 do away with
broken drains and water soaked walls seemed
% them an outrage. Tenants. too, thought the
inspectors fussy and inquistorial. Tenement
house rooms were small and crowded, and Il
was q great convenience TO set the ash bucket
on the fire escape. 1t was handy to board over
the hole and make a play yard for the children
Deprivation Of this extra space was cruel des
rotfsn In the municipal campaign the 'puri
saniealy efforts TO enforce the law were lead
ing issue Commissioner de Forest was charged
with narrow minded petty prosecutions. TIL
people of this city were told by Tammany tina
they wanted liberal" policy. They Should
have freedom 10 do about as they liked anS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16
S. D. RIPLEY WILL PR0BATED
Property Supposedly Settled on Family b
fore Document Was Drawn.

Mineola. Long Island. March 15.-Ths VII OF SD
ney Dillon Ripley. former treasurer OF the h<guis
BILE Life Assurance Society, was fled Tor prooaS
IN tho Nassau County Surrosate's Office tbs morn
Ing. Mrs Mary Baldwin Ripley. the widow AZ
peared for the probate. The petition states taas
the value OF the personal property Is more t-hAA
$4,000. The will names Mrs. Ripley and the ASs-
Camille Trust Company executors and trustees
The widow receives FOR life all the properly. So.
troll OF the property placed IN Mr.. Ripley's hands
by his grandfather. Sidney Dillon, Is not gwen "
Mrs Ripley This Is left in trust for his cms1 H
Anna D.. Henry B.. Sidney D. IT., ana $500 1870 ,rs
will does not state. IT Il supposed that Pa ssoyr
and children the amounts he desired them 10 nav
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16
AmuseTe ntS.
.c-s--r,e Darling Of the Gods.

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rs .a5-~Sibefis.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16
GERMAN-AMERICAN COPYRIGHTS
Objection in Reichstag to Present ArTans0'
mert with United States.

Berlin. March 15.--In the Reichstas TO-DAY -
Muller OF Meiningen. referred to the eopyIsa.
rangement between Germany and the United S'- ,sss
characterlzng the agreement OK January -.
as gift OF German intelleetuai properly 70 ~-vsls
sod IN the United States for fvs cents and N ''-
many for 81 50 to 81 Il .S. EN-.
Vice-Charcellor Posadowsky-Wehnsr said ga -
government, In arranging for tina protection o.
man exhibits at the ST. Louis Exposition. --ts.a
Grad how difficult IL TO deal with tno sSs,fia-
States on This subject. When We take ~
lions with the United States for new eoli Will
treaty. he said then the copyrisnt
have sxhaustive consideration from the ss.~s.rxb
OF thu Gerna CoSyeQtione and German INVERSE -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16

The tempest which invaded the United King
dom on Tuesday night doubtless originated on
the Atlantic. IT, indeed. 1t did not proceed from
this country. During the last three or four
months the ocean has been the scene of many
heavy storms, and shipping has been sadly
buffeted thereby. Only q slight deviation from
the normal path OF such disturbances would
carry one OF them inland. Such a change, with
an unusual Increase Of intensity. probably ac-
counts for the prostration Of telegraph wires in
England in addition to the wrecking Of several
vessels this week. Although the dividing line
between winter and spring is always poorly de-
fined Except IN the calendar). the nearness OF
the vernal equinox warrants hope that the
latest season of marine disaster as well as Dit
ter cold Is drawing to a close.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16
GETS WEEKS PAINTING.
III. IL. n. accepts One Of WORKS
of Dead Artist.

The trustees OF the Metropolitan Museum OF AT
have accepted OF the paintings OF the lafs
Edwin Lord Weeks. called The Last Voyage Tne
picture was given 10 the Museum By the artists
widow a memorial gift. large number or ar.
Weeks's paintings row at the American All
Galleries where they being disposed OF az
public auction. The trustees had the privilege OF
taking any picture OF the collection they desired
and chose THE Last Voyage as best fitted to thsir
purposes. -
The first OF the three evening sales was h e.e
yesterday. The total receipts amounted 20 49,,
Auctions will be held az the galleries THIS eNsn--s
and at Mendelssohn Hall tomorrow evening
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16
TFRo,f THE TRIBUNE BUREAU.l

IFROG THE BUREAU-I
Washington. March 15.-The French Ambassador
and Nine. Jusserand gave dinner tonight. Their
guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Wharton. Baron Mon
cheur the Minister from Belgium; Mr. and Mrs.
Wayne Macveagh. Mr.. and Mrs Webster, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lodge, Mrs. Hobson. Miss Josephine Board
man. Walter " Berry and Vlscount de Chambrun.
of the Ambassadors staff.
Ernest Probst secretary OF the legation OF Switzer
land. left here to-day for New-York. to sail on
Tuesday for London. where he goes secretary to
the Swiss legation there.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16
NOTES OF SOCIETY IN WASHINGTON

IERoM TRIBUNE BUREAU.l
Washington, March 15.-The Vice-President and
Mrs. Fairbanks will go to New-York on Saturday to
attend a dinner to be given in their honor that
evening by General and Mrs. AIcCook.
Mrs John r. Mclean gave a luncheon to-day IN
honor Of Mrs John L. Gardner. of Boston. who Is
visiting Mrs. Hunt Slater.
Mrs Nicholas Longworth also entertained lunch
guests TODAY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16
The CABIN CT.
rFRoM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU

tFROM THE TRIBUNE BUREAU.I
Washington, March 15.-Secretary Hay will make
a trip OF some extent for rest after the Senate
adtourns and the rush Of business his department
is succeeded by the calm which sometimes prevails
IN a recess Of Congress. II have been planning to
take a cruise for some time" said the Secretary
to-day land will probably get away soon after
Congress finishes it's work. 1t is not true, has
been stated, that 1 am planning to make formal
visit to the European capitals. not going
business, but to get a rest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16

The sbipments of fresh eggs and butter to
This great market are reaching an enormous
volume. The Southern sources Of production
are feeling the stimulation of a genuine spring
BOOM but New-Yorl1 waits with some trepida-
ton to see what the snowfall reported from
Chicago will amount TO on the Atlantic Coast
We have certainly had enough ice and snow In
the streets in this city to get along without
further visitation.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16

US Yankees who early left our Nsw-Engiand homes.
He says sleep Is accomplished by the contraction
and relaxation OF certain muscles and groups OF
muscles" evidently meaning some particular set
OF muscles. Well. why not omit this pathological
whirlwind and tell the poor sleepless fellows Just
what to do? G. G. r
New-York. March Is 1906.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16
STILL IN THE DARK.
tor OF The Tribune

TO the Editor OF The T1ibuneN
Sir; There was superb. scholarly picturesque
and obscure letter from Dr. n. b. Leonard. OF
Northampton. Mass. I'm a recent number OF The
Tribune. II concerned -the muscular method OF
commanding sleep" 1t written IN the best
vals OF postonese but unintsuigibls to soIne OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16

A Deadwood visitor admits that II he couldn't
live in Deadwood he would want to live in New
York The compliment is Of a kind that Will
still permit him to enjoy life in Deadwood'
though it may be advisable for him not to stop
eff at Chicago on his return.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-03-16
NETWORK SOCIETY.

Sir George Murray, who arrives to-day. Is the
secretary and permanent chief OF the Treasury
Department in England and a member Of the