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New-York tribune., 1905-07-05

tiai equality of constituential representation.
In practice gross inequality prevails, both De-
tween members Of the kingdom as integral
wholes and among individual constituencies. 1t
Is with the former phase Of the matter that ac-
cording to current reports, Mr.. Balfour proposes
to deal; perhaps also with the latter, though
that being by far the less sensational and con-
uoyersial, is not so likely to command atten-
ton in news reports
1t is expected that he will move for an equal
izing of representation so that the average size
of constituencies will be the same in Great Brit
ain and Ireland. How unequal they now are
few figures will demonstrate. England and
Wales have 33, 763, ,434 inhabitants 5,643,1IO
electors and 495 members of the House of Com
mons; Scotland has 1927 ,656 inhabitants, I2i-
$40 electors and - members, and Ireland has
1895, ,462 inhabitants, 69S712 electors and 103
members Thus England and Wales have one
representative for 6S,20S inhabitants or 11,4O0
electors; Scotland has one for 64,273 inhabitants
or 10,O66 electors, while Ireland has one for
only 40. .7O3 inhabitants or 6,7S3 electors. Thus
British constituencies have, on the average, %
per cent more inhabitants and 5S Per cent more
electors than Irish constituencies. That is the
gross inequality which it is proposed to correct
by reducing the Irish representation from lob
to 72 and increasing the English from 400 to
496, leaving the Welsh and Scotch unchanged
Then Ireland and Scotland, with nearly the
same populations, will have the same numerical
representations, and all parts of the United
Kingdom will approximate reasonably to the
general average of one member to 1865 inhab-
itants and 1O,547 electors.
The question of equalization among constitu-
ences seems also pressing. The average num-
ber of electors in English constituencies is
II ,439 But Barnsley has 1924 and Boston
only 1892. Ii Gateshead there are 1881 and in
Grantham only 1924. Hull has 19137 and
Kings Lynn only 1866. In Wales the average
is 1875, but Cardiff has &C. 144 and Flint only
1900. The average in Scotland is 10,066, but
Midlothian has 5000 and Buteshire 3,4S5; Par
tick has 1885, and Wick only 2,767. Ireland
has an average of 6,7S3 but in East Belfast
there are 49, 761 and in Galway City only 2,264
in Dublin County North there are 1859, while
in Kilkenny City there are only 1,4S9. Such con-
trasts are not so bad as were those of the rot
ten borough days before the Reform bill, but
they show how much is still to be desired for
equality of representation. The whole matter
is one of the domestic politics Of the United
Kingdom. In which outsiders have no direct con-
Germ, but the widespread discussion in this
country of the inequality between Northern and
Southern Congress constituencies will cause
Americans TO watch with keen interest the Brit
ish attempt at solution of similar problem.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-05

this State In certain Of these transactions unfit
him to wear the judicial ermine. But public
sentiment has been intensely aroused at these
manifestations OF the grating spirit in pub
lie life, as 1t has been aroused by similar phases
In the Equitable insurance scandal. We are
beginning to insist on more rigorous and In
flexible ideals for both public and private busi-
ness and to listen with little tolerance to the
excuse that offenders-whether they have man.
aged to keep within the limits of the law or
have actually overstepped them-have only fol-
lowed general custom" Graft in public life
and private life is recognized to-day as the most
destructive force against which the political
and social order has to war. and American opin-
ion is setting itself to the task of roofing out
graft" and the ''grafters." The process may
be long and hard one. Yet it has begun, and
every verdict like that given at Portland on
Monday will help materially toward a final
victory
New-York tribune., 1905-07-05
AT TUXEDO PARK.
tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.l ]

IBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE-1
Tuxedo Park ". Y, July 4-Independence Day
was a fete day at Tuxedo among the society set
Nearly all OF those who came out over Sunday
remained over. and In addition large crowd came
out to-day TO enjoy the celebration The usual
field sports were held, which were witnessed by
fashionable gathering, and many large luncheons
were given at the clubhouse and among the cot
tagers. Mr.. and Mrs Richard Mortimer, who ar
rived last week from abroad. entertained party
of twenty. Mr. and Mrs. A. s. Carhart and Mr.
and Mrs. J. II. Foster were among those giving
iuncheons.
In the evening there were social functions In
nearly every cottage. and after dinner all assem-
bled at ths clubhouse TO witness the grand dis
play OF fireworks and enjoy the oren air concert
Among those who entertained parties at dinner
at their cottages were Mr.. and Mrs p. Lorinard
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel Spencer, Mr.. and Mrs. A j.
Outerbridge and Mr.. and Mrs. William Kent
Among the dinners given at the club were those
OF Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Potter, MIR. and MIS-
George L. Ronalds. DIR. and Mrs II. p. Loomis
Mr. and Mrs. H Fl. Rogers, jr..,A- ID. Henry. MI
and Mrs. A s. carhart. Mr.. and Mrs Rowland
PeIl Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waller, jr, w NJ Rode
wald Mr. and Mrs. Henry NJ Tflford. Mr. and
Mrs John H. Foster. Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Rogers
William Elliott and James A. Benedict
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the middle Of the street instead. With httie
ingenuity, however, it ought to be possible to
avoid having the outlet in either place. IL room
enough can be found between the roof OF the
subway and the pavement above II, the outlet
should be bent over and led sideways to an ad-
jacent building or to park.
Even after the problem Of ventilation Is solved
other changes will be needed In the subway to
promote the comfort Of the public. As an ex-
pertinent. 1t might be wise to run few of the
cars with cross seats which have been operated
on the elevated roads and note the comment
which Is evoked. Until the plan OF painting the
pillars of the subway gray was adopted riding
in an open car would have been more trying to
the eyes than 1t was with the closed cars origi-
nally. Possibly nc annoyance would be expert
enced now. AT any rate. It is worth inquiring
how far it is practicable to go in this direction.
If the type of car referred to did not prove pop
ular in the subway some approach TO 1t would
doubtless meet with favor. Within the last
month or two a few cars have been seen there
the ends Of which have been altered SO as TO
allow a freer circulation. The numbers on the
cars themselves suggest the probability that old
rolling stock has been modified in the company's
own repair shops. However that may be, they
offer a hint of improvement which is worth fol-
lowing up.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-05
PARLIAMENTARY EQUALIZATION

British political prophets are douby disap-
pointed. For the last year aud more there have
been at least fortnightIy predictions of a speed
lily enforced dissolution OF Parliament, probably
through fall OF the Ministry. But the Minis
try has not fallen and Parliament has not been
dissolved. but seems likely, as we have fire.
quently observed in these columns, to endure
TO the end OF its constitutional term. If so. the
prophets have said, it must be by carefully
avoiding controversial questions. But now, on
the contrary, Mr. Balfour is said TO be raising
what is probably the most controversial issue
conceivable in the politics of the United King
dom and what will in all likelihood produce the
most tempestuous scenes known at St Stephens
since the days of Gladstonian coercion. quar-
ter OF a century ago.
The suggestion that Parliamentary repre-
sentation should be equalzed has often been
made but until now there has been no practical
proposal 10 that end. OF the need of IL, for JUS
tice' sake, there would seem TO be no doubt
The British legislative system, in the House of
Commons is theoretically based upon substan-
New-York tribune., 1905-07-05
KING OF THE TURF.

The Coney Island Jockey Club ended one Of
the most successful and brilliant meetings in
its history with magnificent attendance and
sport of high class yesterday. There was an
absence of the sudden thunderstorm which SO
frequently occurs on Independence Day, and all
things were in unison for holiday amusement. In
spite of the fact that this season the bookmak'
ers have been in check, the multitude at the
track and the interest were exceptional, and the
exciting battles were fought with rare energy
and interest. But the most striking feature Of
the afternoon was the magnificent triumph OF
James r. Keene's superb colt Sysonby, in the
Realization.
This son of Melton out of Optime is undoubt-
edly a runner of the highest class, worthy to
rank with the finest animals that ever appeared
on an American course Lord Rosebery capt
ured the English Derby this season with Cicero.
He may we'll congratulate himself on his good
fortune in that Sysonby was not in England as
rival of his star colt. Mr.. Keene has owned
and run several Of the choicest animals that
ever went to the post in famous struggles. Fox
hall, Domino and Commando may be mentioned
among them. He has been represented In the
most important stakes on both sides of the At
lantic and his Cap and Bells captured the Eng
lsh Oaks; but he is inclined to believe at pres
ent that Sysonby Is the best runner he ever
owned. The colts action is faultless, his stride
is amazingly smooth and admirable, his con-
formation is ideal, and he is a racer Of good
temper of endurance and Of wonderful speed.
He acts well at the post, breaks swiftly and Is
at his full pace I'm a wonderfully short time.
Moreover he is amazingly rapid from the first
stride to the last in a contest at any distance.
We must hail him as the undoubted champion
OF America, and champion superior to earlier
aspirants.
His dead heat with Race King in the Metro
politan Handicap at Belmont Park this year
brought no credit TO Shaw, who had the mount.
He should have Outrun Race King by many
lengths. After his brilliant triumphs since that
time it is now only just to hail Sysonby as the
King of the Turf.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-05
soc,ErY NOTES FROM NEWPORT.

tBY TELEGRAPH TO THE rhiBUNE-I
Newport r l.. July 4-The hot weather did not
prevent a general celebration OF the Fourth or
J,lv by society people in Newport, and 1T was
most busy day in the cottage colony Of any this
season There were numerous social functions be-
ginning early in the morning and lasting well into
the night, which gave the society folk little time
for their usual outdoor sports The big event OF
the day was the reception given by MIS- James =
1xer,ocban st her villa Sea View where all society
gathered and passed most pleasant afternoon
Mrs Kernochan assisted In receiving oy her
daughter, Mrs. James L. Kernochan- During tho
afternoon there a vaudeville show on the lawn
artists being engaged by Mrs. kernochan from
rra.boav PARK FOR tho entertainment Of her guests.
The entertainers were the Two Pucks and the
Worlds Comedy Four, Adams and Mack ana
Jaytne- Ctmaron. There was music by two orcnes-
tras II the most successrui entertainment
New-York tribune., 1905-07-05
SUBWAY VENTILATION.

By degrees the Interborough company is COM
ing TO display common sense in its attempts to
improve the air in the subway From the first
it ought to have been obvious that stirring up
the atmosphere would do little good, Such a
process could not reduce the temperature nor
remove the foul odors which make underground
travel in New-York so unpleasant. What is
needed is a complete change of air, wrought
either by suction or by forcing in a supply from
outside. How far the engineers of the subway
have been hampered hitherto by considerations
of economy it is impossible to say. Perhaps
they foresaw the failure of their first ventures
AT any rate, they now give signs of having hit
upon the correct principle, and that fact en-
courages the hope that they will apply it in
such manner as TO make 1t effective.
1t is only fair to recognize that the task pre-
sented here in New-York is more complicated
than that of Ventiiating tunnel which has open
ings in it only at the ends. 1t is much easier to
establish a movement Of air for long distances
where there is continuous conduit than where
many holes must be taken into consideration
The air which is drawn out Of the subway by
rotary fan introduced into its roof will be re-
placed by a flow down the station stairways
from the street above. Unless the apparatus for
effecting the exhaust be placed with special ref
erence 10 the sources of supply little benefit will
be derived. We have in mind good illustration
Of the case. There is restaurant in town that
has rotary fans ar its extreme rear and front
One sucks and the other expels. When cooper
ating they do good work. A current OF air is
kept moving through the building In fairly re-
freshing manner. If for any reason the rear fan
is stopped and the one in front is kept running,
the latter continues TO create partial vacuum
Immediately back of 1t, and the deficiency is
made good through the front door, which is not
more than fifteen feet from the fan. Except
near the entrance stagnation prevails. Obvi-
ously, then. the suction applied to the subway
should operate at points midway between sta
tons, or as far as possible from the channels
by which fresh air can enter. Place the ex-
haust fans too near the stairways and there will
be extensive sections of the subway which will
not be ventilated at ALL
In the experiment now being made at the City
Hall station it has 6een thought necessary to
effect the discharge vertically through a metal
cylinder rising several feet above the sidewalk.
Where no other arrangement is practicable this
one might possibly be tolerated, but it is OBJ
jectionable in more ways than one. huge
pipe like the one in question is not only un-
slightly, but an obstruction 10 traffic also The
situation would be worse If the thing stood In
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About People and %ocfoI lncfdef1fs.

ever given ~ Mrs. Ksrnochan m the morning
Nra Kanochan gave . large dinner. which was
followed by display Of drsvorks
The Newport C1ambaks Club also gathered al
their "shAnty'' for the first bake Of ths season
Center Hitchcock. the president OF the club. pre-
siding. This a most enjoyable affair. and fol-
lowing tho bake there were sports.
Other events Of a social nature were a chiiGrsns
party given by Mrs. Woodbury. Kane. luncneoa
by Mrs. r. Ganmell at Gooseberry Island and
dinners this evening by Mrs. Pembroke Jones.
Mrs Reginald c. Vanderbilt. Mrs. William r
Hunter. Mrs. z. r. Thomas. Mrs. Charles F. HoN-
man. Mrs. Charles NJ Bull. Mrs. Ogden Mills and
Mrs. 9. Z. Huntington. From the dinners many
Of the guests went 10 the fireworks parties which
were given by a number OF the eottaxers IN.
largest being those given by Mrs Harry s. L4hr
Mrs. @. NJ Hutton and Mrs. Joseph Hartman
There also reception this afternoon at In,
torpedo station. at which there large gather
ing Of army and navy officers and their families
Mrs. William Grosvenor gave a large dinner this
evening for young people. which followed BY A
dance and display OF fireworks.
There numerous entertainments on board
the various yachts IN the harbor. which this even
Ing Illuminated for the occasion.
Registered at the Casino to-day were r y
Bukley. T. Sturgts. jr.. Alfred Craven Palmer and
r. L. Beeckman-
Mr. and Mrs Alfred @. Vanderbilt will return 70
Oakland farm for the remainder Of the season on
Thursday next.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-05
THE WAR ON GRAFT"

The conviction OF John III. Mitchell, United
States Senator from Oregon, on the charge of
accepting attorneys fees for work done before
the federal departments is another step toward
the enforcement OF clearer ideas OF public duty
and public trust. Mr.. Mitchell was found
guilty cf profiting through moneys paid TO the
law firm Of which he was a member, from SER
vices which, as a Senator, he was debarred
from performing for any client He seems to
have been fully aware that the law forbade
his practising before the departments, for, ac-
cording to the testimony given at the trial in
Portland he endeavored TO conceal his culpa-
bility by tinkering with the firms account books
and by rewriting partnership agreement with
his associates. But the temptation TO turn his
influence as a Senator 10 private advantage
was TOO much for him, and for the sake Of a
few easily earned fees he violated his oath as
q Senator and took the chance of public dis
grace and punishment under the federal stat
utes.
The Oregon Senator made the mistake OF
supposing that the laws against petty graft
ing" IN the public service were a dead letter
and would remain so. He probably thought
that he would never be called TO account for
abusing his privileges as a public man and
seizing the opportunities offered him 10 pocket
Questione ble-and even clearly illegal-profits.
He was unable to realize the true character OF
the trust committed TO him or TO appreciate the
obligations he owed 20 the State which had
bonoreo him by eiecting him five times TO the
United States Senate. Before his colleagues
he could tearr1liy protest that his tenderest
exnsibilities were outraged by the suspicion
&at be could door had done-anything incon-
Etstent with the highest standards OF official
snc personal integrity. But behind their backs
he was trafickng IN his office and selling his
name and influence 10 any clients who were
willing 10 bid for them.
Many instances OF this same la1ity OF view
aud practice have come 10 light in the last few
years Another United States Senator was re-
Gently tried and convicted on the charge OF
practising for fees before the Postoffice Depart
ment His conviction was set aside by the Su-
prenle Court on technical grounds. and new
proceedings will have 20 be taken against him.
In the famous Bristow report on the role played
by congressmen in manipulating leases, allow
snces, trassfers and promotions in the postal
service more obliquites Of vision were exposed
though for the most part in transactions not
explicitly forbidden by federal law. The legis-
hture et Albany Is now engaged in deciding
whether or not the conceptions OF public duty
which governed former Congressman from
New-York tribune., 1905-07-05
GERMAN AMBASSADOR SEES PRESIDENT.

Oyster Bay, Long Island. July 4-Baron Speck
sternburg. the German Ambassador. VAS tho
only caller upon President Roosevelt to-day. prior
to the iatters departure for Cleveland attend
the funeral OF Secretary Hay. BaDon Stern
burg who Is warm personal friend OF Mr. ROOse-
velt took luncheon with him, and returned 20
New-York IN company with him the special
train on which the President started for Cleveland
The Ambassador came 20 Oyster Bay merely 70
pay his respects to the President the Of his
departure for Germany. he will sail July s. and
viii be absent probably for several weeks The
President and Ambassador Won Steruburg dis
cussed among other things the peace negotiations
pending between Russia and Japan While the
Ambassador reticent regarding the situation,
he expressed himself as satisfied that peace IN ths
Far East IN sight.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-05
Neip-tss,ts IisaiIas q GGi,ns1e
WEDNESDAY. JULY 8. 1905.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN.-Torpedo boats continue to search
TOR the Rniaz Potemkine, according to dispatches
from Odessa; before leaving Kustenji the mu-
nneers issued proclamation declaring war on
new plot to seize the Georgi Pobiedonosetz was
reported frustrated. - A general political
strike has been proclaimed in st. Petersburg for
Thursday; over twenty-five thousand men are
already out and there have been a number Of
clashes with police.
Cleveland to attend the funeral of Secretary
Hay. - The plans for the funeral of John
Hay, at Cleveland to-day provide for simple
services In the chapel in the cemetery where
the burial Is to be made. - Forest fires are
sweeping through British Columbia, Alaska and
the Yukon territory, cutting off telegraph COM
uunicatlon between many points. - Ben
5anin Root entered the home of Wallace Butler,
at Winsne6, Conn, discharged a revolver a.
him, and eloped with Buffers wife for the
second time 80 The Secretary Of Agriculture
has caused. 100 suits 10 be begun against
railway companies for violations Of the statute
requiring livestock IN transit to be un-
loaded once in twenty-eight hours for food ana
water and allowed out OF cars ct least ave
hours. - A dispatch from Nsw-Haven stated
that the Mayors order prohibiting the sale or
Use of certain classes of fireworks was a pro-
nounced success. - Eight conyicts escaped
from the federal Denitentiary on McNeilPs ISL
and, Wash, 81 two small boats. 80 A lighted
cigar stub thrown into q basket OF fireworks
wrecked a store in New-Britain Conn.
CITY.-Three persons were killed and over two
hundred were injured in the Fourth of July
celebration in the city. - Between 9:4o p.
Monday and $50 2. m. Tuesday there We're
ferty-one alarms OF fire. =- At the Tam
many Hall Fourth of July celebration a letter
from Alton =. Parker 1es read.
THE Observation-Disclosures for to-day:
Occasional showers. The temperature yester-
day: Highest SO degrees; lowest, &C.
New-York tribune., 1905-07-05
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

well known veterinary who has been travel
ling about the country says that the question most
commonly asked him in rural neighborhoods con-
cerned making horses blind. He was astonished
when II wes first asked. His business had always
been TO save. not destroy. the animals sight II
seems. he says. that the automobile has created
demand for sightless horses. A dealer told him
that people becoming afraid to ride behind
horses, 80 frequently they frightened By reck-
lessly driven. record breaking motor cars. The
veterinarian could not or would not suggest any
humane way Of destroying the horses sight.
UP LIKE ROCKET
up Ike a rocket. and down IKE the stick
roRe %at in the d hush
Keyed up with expecting. its glorious rush.
S-w-i-s-s-s-h!
i win rise to the joy Of our eyes,
Anu and sosSs and a It sss
Behind it shower. OF tremulous light.
No garland OF jewels was ever so bright
1t bazes Its way TO the heart OF the night.
The rocket 1t hurzies with marvellous swiris.
BOmbarding the gloom with the missiles it hurls-
An And all Of US wonder in watching its Night
It heads for a goal inconceiyably far;
II drives with might MS that will bend for no bar;
The rocket Spilled wine from the bowl of nights
A cascade Of glory. it reaches up. upi
And then. when its mark 1t has gallantly gained.
That eaSe az All t1a The DARK stained
Then. soft as whisper the coiorings die
The hour of the rocket has swiftly gone by. by
Let me be a rocket Who cares for the s1jck,
-Cw. D. Nesbit in The Reader Magazins.
school of duellng has been opened In Paris
The object Of the course of study is TO teach
men how to take part In deadly combat without
getting hurt.
You seem to forget that I married you out
"And haven't I proved a argainr-tclsveland
Plain Dealer
A Kansas teacher had been fatty contradicted
by one of her pupils.
Don't you know it's wrong to contradict your
teacher7 she asked. and then turned TO her pupils
and said: What does it mean when any body con-
tradicts your The red headed boy In the back
part of the room promptly replied. why Il means
that it's UP TO you"
81 Made & to order:1A small girl was taken violently
mother telephoned for the nearest doctor whose
telephone number proved to be surprisingly ap-
-(Lppincotts Magazine.
woman has Just been presented with the fres-
dom OF Edinburgh in recognition OF her public
vices. She is Miss Flora Cleft Stevenson Ii. D.
whose work as chairman of ths school board Of
the city has attracted great attention Miss
brother In testimony Of deep regard for her char.
acter and worth in the city and connection with
phlanthropic and benevolent institutions and In
recognition of the eminent services she has rem
dered to the cause OF education Because of the
honor conferred on Miss Stevenson all the Edln-
burgh schools were closed on tho day tho resolu-
ton was adopted
20 Noble Fool. Worthy Foolr'-Uncle
TO nephew who has just come into a
fool and his money are soon partsdr'' r''''' ''a' a
Fair Cousin--Oh. but I'm sure Sammy will be
iighted9,-( (Punch.