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so the city will have chance to secure snbways
ON fair terms.
We are inclined to believe that In the face of
competition Mr.. Belmont will find comfort In
that section of the law which none of his friends
seem inclined to discuss. III allows the present
tenant TO build extensions at his own expense
and enjoy them nOminally for forty five years.
but actually till the expiration of the seventy
five year term for the existing subway; for mo-
body else could bid to advantage when the lease
was put up for sale against the company In pos
session of the connections. This section would
enable Mr. Belmont to get his extensions prac-
ticaIly in accord with the terms of his own offer
made to the Rapid Transit Commission several
years ago. The only advantage of using the
citys rather than his own credit is the cheaper
interest rate, but that might be more than onset
by the smaller rental to the city and the longer
term of the lease. The Mayor believes the city's
borrowing power ample for subways as fast as
they are wanted. If. however, there. should
prove 10 be any trouble over this it is to be
hoped that Mr. Belmont will be found as good as
his word about building with his own credit
At any rate, however he may build or whether
he or some rival secures new leases, the duty
of every citizen interested in promoting rapid
transit and vindicating the new law is to bring
bidders into the field and give practical dem
Onstration of the economic soundnesS OF the con-
ditiOns of subway construction now lald down.
The Mayor, in naming Mr.. Lewis Cass Led
yard to succeed Mr.. John Claf1in as member Of
the Rapid Transit Commission has made an ex-
celIent choice. Mr.. Ledyard has ample ability
both as a lawyer ana a man of affairs. His
appointment furnishes no reason for regretting
the change in the method of filling vacancies
It is well understood that the board has seri-
ously doubted the wisdom Of the new law, but
we fully expect to see all it's energies devoted
to securing the construction of new lines under
its provisions.
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THE DONNA AVID IT'S DOyNGS

1t would not be easy to imagine more inter-
esting spectacle to the student Of human affairs
than that which is presented by the Russian
DOuma in it's efforts to find ITSELF and to be
gin the practical work of government There
is in its dOings much that is ii | to discourage
the friends of Russian freedom and to confirm
the representations of those pessimists who
have been declaring that the whole enterprise
of Russian enfranchsement must end in fail
ure and there is also much-and we believe
much mOre-tO encourage the hopeful and to
strengthen the belief, which we have been glad
to cherish from the beginning that in this new
era which has irrevOcably dawned upon them
the Russian people will work out their political
and social salvation in an orderly and substan-
tial manner and will place themselves securely
among the free, enlightened and progressive
nations of the world.
The most regrettable perhaps, of all the pro-
ceedings of the DOuma thus far has been the
demand for the abolition of the Council of the
Empire and the establishment Of a uni-cameral
parliament 1t is not surprising that some
extremists made that demand Neither can we
wonder at the existence of widespread feel
ing of distrust of and animCsty against the
Council as at present constituted, since that
body is obviously dominated by the bureaucracy
and has been de1iantly declared to be meant as
a barrier between the DOuma and the Gar and
as check upon the representatives of the peO-
pie. What is disappointing is that so many
men, including those of light and leading, such
as Prince Peter DOgOroukOff and Professor Ko-
valeffsky instead of moving for it's reOrganiza-
ton as Legitimate senate, are camoring for
its abolition altogether and for the uni-Camernl
system. One speaker is reported to have said
that, while bicameral legislatures might be
good enough for Great Britain and America
Russia proposed to give these countries a lesson
in real democracy. Such talk is simply the
vainglOriOus folly of idealtsm run mad We do
not pretend that the British and American legis
lative systems are perfect, but we do believe
DR.. Johnson said. 1.-THE law is the last result
'Of human wisdom acting upon human experi-
"ence for the benefit of the public" and, with all
due mOdesty concerning the AnglO-SaxOn nations
and with all due appreciation of the great gifts
and attachments of Russian statesmen and scboI
airs. we cannot cOncede that that newly enfran-
chised nation possesses greater wisdom than
these which have so long and so successfulIv
been working out the problems Of democracy or
that It can afford TO ignore tho experience OF
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lelp71nrk Dailp Gribrnrr.
FRIDAY. MAY IS. 1906.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

CONGRESS-Senate: The day was chiefly
spent in reviewing amendments to the Railroad
Rate bill, the constitutionalty of the clause Civ
ing the Interstate Commerce Commission dis
cTetionary power being sharply attacked; Sena-
tor Bailey made another defence Of his course.
passed.
FOREIGN.-The Italian ministry headed by
Baron SonninO was beaten in the Chamber OF
Deputies and Is expected TO resign. - Mich
ael Davitt, the Irish leader. who was operated
on for blood poisoning, was much improved.
- The Alien Labor bill was rejected on
second reading In the House Of Lords. - The
German Reichstag passed a bill taking the reg
ular Bourse tax of all transactions in govern
ment bonds. - The national fete day was
celebrated with great enthusiasm in Christiania.
- The Portuguese ministry. headed by Pre-
Enier Robeiro resigned. - The Russian par
lament finished its consideration of the reply to
the speech from the throne, and adopted 1t sub
stantially it came from the committee: it
then took a recess
DOMESTIC-Governor Higgins at Albany
signed the bill giving the Henry BeTgh Society
the same powers as those Of the Society for the
Prevention OF Cruelty TO Animals. - "A coal
man witness before the Interstate Commerce
Commission at Philadelphia testified that he had
received rebates from the Pennsylvania Railroad
IN 1903. contradicting previous testimony Of
Vice President Thayer of that company.
The indications were that the backyard strike
at Coeymans would be settled - United
States infantrymen guarding the Sub Treasury
in San Francisco foiled attempt to loot the
building. - An explosion of coal gas in the
Diamond Mine OF the Lackawanna Company at
CCFdnlOup burned SIX miners, three
seriously. - Il was said that a Baptist min
lister at Waterloo n. Z, was formerly convict
at Joliet - Il was reported in Salt Lake
City that the Mormon Church was selling out
its business interests. - Governor Blanchard
OF Louisiana, at Baton Rouge. advised the Leg
tslature to enact laws regulating insurance bust
ness IN that state.
CITY-StOcks closed weak - The funeral
OF Carl SchurZ was held at the family homo.
~ The price Of gas went back to dollar
pending the outcome Of the argument for injunc-
ton Fl At a meeting of the Rapid Transit
Commission Mayor Mcclellan said II alleged
defects In the construction of the Brooklyn sub
way tunnel would delay its opening for traffic
two or three years. - Two physicians and a
driver were injured when struck ambu-
lance which was answering call - 1t was
learned that the Consolidated Exchange was
considering offer for its lease and building
made by the Knickerbocker Trust Company.
- It thought that there would be no
change Of Republican State Chairman before
fall = The prosecution in the Terranova
murder trial rested SIS case.
THE Observation-Disclosures for to-day:
Showers and thunderstorms, but not warm.
The temperature yesterday: Highest 50 de-
grees; lowest, so.
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THE DIPLOMATIC CORPS.

from The Tribune Buresu-l
Washington. May 1.-THE Counsellor Of the Brit
ish Embassy and Lady Susan TOwnley left Wash
ington tonight for New York and will sail to-
morrow afternoon on the Celtic for England. They
expect to spend the summer abroad. They were
hosts at dinner last night entertaining Mr.. and
Mrs. LOngwOrth. Miss Boardman, Miss Clayton.
Miss Waterman, Miss Hartman OF New York:
Mrs. HObson. Senator Crane. Representative W.
Bourke Cochran. Mr. Rennie and Mr.. Seeds, OF
the British Embassy staff: ViscOunt dc Chambrun
OF the French Embassy; Count GleichGn. OF tho
British Embassy staff; willard Straight. OF Pana-
ma, and Lieutenant FOTtesQUe.
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those who have so long and so successfully been
practising the arts Of actual self-government
Nevertheless. the thoughtful observer of Rus
sian affairs must be moved in the quaint OLD
phrase 10 thank God and take courage Is
pecially win he do so when he remembers rhe
examples OF other countries, even of our own.
In our early Congresses and I'm the constitutional
Convention there were proposals, made by some
of the fathers" no less impractical and inJu-
dicious than those which we deplore In the
Douma The event which is now being unfolded
and disclosed TO the eyes Of the world IN the old
palace OF Prince Potemkin is the most impress
sive the most admirable and the most momen-
tous of its kind that the world has seen for many
a year. Only one other Is comparable with
it i'm a century. That it is effected at all is mar
veIIous. Its accomplishment without an error
of any kind would be a miracle, and we are not
looking for such miracle in these days. IL is
sufficient not only for reinsurance, but also for
inspiration, that its good farS outweighs its
errors, and that every new days progress con-
firms the initial promise of a successful con-
summation
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Abouf People and SOcfdf Incidents

with considerable lace about the hoslss "a :.
white chip hat trimmed with pink roses ana 49,,
Secretary Taft several times left hts seat % 49,
hands with friends before the arrival Of ~, t1--
party. Mrs Holmes. who accompanied the f-u.,-
wore gown % pale gray and black ana a 49,
bonnet The Postmaster General and Mn 49,
you were present. the latter wearing a vris. 49,
robe over pale pink and a white hat v,rr -
roses The Misses Eean. sisters o. the So
from New Jersey. wore white embroidersd 49,
gowns Baroness HenselmuIler. who accor,--1-s
her husband. the Ambassador from Aurf-,- -
gary. wore striking gown Of deep cream, -
cloth with red embroidery. and a pink ana 49,.
hat Other handsome costumes were g. =
ViscOuntess AoHi. Of pale gray rep silk an 4,
Baroness Moncheur. wife Of the BELGIAN 11I,t'
cream silk with lace and silver embrof1arJ- 49,
with blue and a large brown hat; NTrs -
gray Liberty silk and black hat; Nine. o-,.s-es
wife Of the Cuban Minister. white and En- -
tune and white hat with pink roses a -
ton 20 the bridal party and relatives ana
members OF Official society. including thu Fru-ss
followed the church ceremony and NF- 80 i,
Corning left Washington tonight fer a 49,.
journey before settling down TO live IN 3Ib.,,
Secretary and Mrs. Taft were the rueur.- -
at dinner given at the Highlands to-Digbe -
General ana Mrs. Allen as hosts. Irvite1 = -
them were General and Mrs. Bel, Mr. - ~
Sharpe. Mrs Mills. Of West Point; Geno-,1 r =
Smith and Mr.. Yerkes. .
Vice-President and AIRS. Fairbanks vb,.. -
to Birmingham, Ala, has been postDonsd -.
times. left Washington az O'Clock this rno-,i,,s-
a special car attached TO through maiI trs,- -
them were the Vice-PFesident's secretary - -.
eral friends They win return to Washlng4sn n :
few days.
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perniciously active. Near the waterfront on
both sides Of the East River between the Brook
lyn Bridge and the navy yard are several CHM
neys which much of the time belch forth black
smoke. AS for the Gowanus Canal region and
South Brooklyn, their sky often resembles that
of Pittsburg more than that of New York.
There are stacks which have been sending out
black smoke for hours every day for years.
Detection OF them is easy, and conviction, too,
is easy, as has now been shown. The activities
which In the last month have been so effective
should not be permitted to wane until the last
of these nuisances is abolished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18

ACADEMY or 4UsEC-s.1s-7he Way 20 Kenmsre.
AA<EAAfB1aA-2-
ElyoD-s:g5-The Music Master
EROADWAS-s:a5-Tho Vanderbilt Cup.
CASEN0z-esl5r--Ths Social Nhiri.
cOrONEAEr-2- Vaudeville -.
r,AE.Y-s-2:so-ss o-FSisco Earthquake and Fire.
ETDISN NfjSEE-The Wcrla in Wax.
EMPLRE-s:2o-peteT Pan.
FIELDS NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. EOpktnson
sAERTCK-S.1t-MiSfades VIII kaplen-.
FIAhfNEES7sETN'S WfC-rORIA-s;ias-Nau ceNi-se-
ADMINISTRATIONS links o. the Horse Marines
FppOpROAfE-2-s-A Society Circus.
M sfN-7Se TRTs ana the Sguaw Mans
go ~ ffo Golden West preceded BY TVidSieTufad
EBoCKTR-s:1B-Nflle MO6ste.
little lion ana the MOUSE
and the Man. preceded by HOW fte
ICED EaT Husband
MATFST fsf5-1iappylanc.
NAMfIkTsTe N-S:Al9- shRrleys Aunt.
SEW AMSTERDAM s:f5-The Free Lance
NEW YORE-s:1S-The Gingerbread Man
pRFNCFSS-e:EB- Brown OF Harvard.
VA IT.acfcS-s:20-The Embarrassment OF Riches.
WEST END-2-e:15-E Oudini and Vaudeville.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18

The Hon. Bill sapp, the statesman who
made complimentary allusiOn 70 Mr.. Cleveland
in the recent Democratic State Convention IN
Kansas and escaped with his life" has been
deposed by the Kansas faithful from the chair
rnanship OF the state committee. II was charged
that he fouted all ideals OF "Jeffersonian SIM
nlicItv'' by constantly wearing frock coat and
a silk hat. Since the Hon John Sharp Williams
made simplicity Of living national issue by
Incorporating il into the Democratic platform
OF 1903. only wool hats have been safely worn IN
Kansas and other communities where that
memorable instrument IS taken at its literal
worth.
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AN IMPOSSIBLE BLEND.
With Abdul In his little schemes
It's said the Kaiser doth cOnsort:
A vtnOus heresy, IL seems,
To fortify with ''HOchs'' the POrtel

London Tribute.
New York is constantly being reminded OF how
provincial II is 1t does not even speak the Ian
guage of the rest OF the country A corresDODdeDt
of THE Pittsburg Dispatch relates some OF the
difficulties of residents of the real United States
in making themselves understood on this populous
shore of the Atlantic. The other day a Pitts
burger and two friends stepped into a cafe After
the meal the Pittsburger ordered three small cups
OF coffee. Three demi tasses?" inquired the wait
err No said the Pittsburger. "you need not
mind about the demi tasses. Small coffees will suit
me-" Another WesteTner went into a furnishing
store; he wanted socks do you wish half hose Pc
inquired the clerk. NO don't want no half hose,
l want socks" replied the man from the West. A
third man went the round Of the downtown shops
trying to attach himself to handkerchief case
He tried several stores. and finally found what he
wanted. Indicating the handkerchief case 20 a
shOPgirl the wOuld-be purchaser inquired its price
The girl looked a: him in establishment. 'Gee!''
she said Them amt no handkerchief cases;
them's mouch-waws."
Gentlemen said the professor. ..thia ia IN. %
the most dangerous experiments known to Science
The slightest mishap and the experimental will De
room while my assistant performs the experiment
-Ttt-Bits.
These must be anxious days for lovers In Corea
A Seoul telegram states that law has been pro-
claimed prohibiting the marriage OF all Coreans
until the cOnsort OF the Crown Prince IA nominated
II Is 10 be hoped. for the sake OF the youths and
maidens of the kingdom. that the Crown Prince iz
a marrying man" and will make up his mind
quickly about his cOnsOFt.
A Bad Case OF Sabbath Brealing-on a rec.n,
Monday morning the pastor OF church Ga Virginia
was the recipient of basket OF strawberTies
ThanE you veTy much. my deans P sad tba min,
lister. These berries are as fine amy i've ever
them yesteTday-the sabbath 1'1 NOT sa'her
mo. ST. replied the child. = pulled 'em early
terda1."-HagDsr's Weekly. w.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18

''The Los Angeles News" IS now looking for
ward to the time when that city will eclipse
Pittsburg in the number and importance of It's
manufactures" The prediction is not altogether
gratifying. Is there to be no dolce far niente
land or city where Pittsburg milliOnaires can
retire when they have had enough Of strenuous
life in the smoky city?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18

We desire to remind our readers loho are
about to leGUe the city that THE TRIBUNE ,ciU
be sent By mail TO ann address in this country
or abroad. and address changed as often as de-
sired. Subscriptions mag be given to your reg
a1dr dealer before IcGrin0, on. If more conUen-
senf hand them in at THE TRIBUNE Office
Zee opposite page for subscription rates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18

In voting on Wednesday TO build '.the largest
battleship afoat'' the House Of Representatives
seems to have taken unfair advantage Of the
fact that the Hon. R. p HObson, though al
ready nominated for Congress-. will have 10
wait two full years before breaking into that
bod
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18

When Governor Bob goes to the United
States Senate he should not fail to take his
violin with him. Music hath charms to sOothe
the savage breast, and probably even Senator
Tillman would lean attentive and pensive on
his pitchfork while the Tennessee statesman
played run, Niger, rum"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18

1.-THE Milwaukee Journal" Democratic is out
for La Toilette as candidate for President on
the Democratic ticket. The Wisconsin Senator
Is not without honor In his own state whatever
his rating elsewhere may be.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18
NEW YORK SOCIETY.

Alfred G. Vanderbilt drove the Ventura v.-.-s.-
on IT'S trip from the Holland House % Ps7-.
Park His passengers included Mr.. and Mrs q
Ledyard Blair. Mr.. and Mrs. william Mani. n.
and Mrs. r. NJ Graham ana Miss Daisr EEo1'-. -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18

The Dominican Consul General In New York
has registered protest against news made in
Porto Rico" relating TO Dominican affairs The
protest is equally timely against news made
anywhere. The news the public wants is not
the manufactured but the natural article.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18

THE ERA OF THE HUSTLER.
Lives OF some great men remind Us
That We will. if We are wise
Leave our Enodosty behind us
And got out and advertise. -Judxo
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18

Mr.. and Mrs John D. RockefsIler. r.. WIN s,.,a
the summer az Pitch Pine Han. Bsqs.ly Fay-,
Mass.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18

Mass
Mrs. James p. KsEnochan win leave tom, s,- a..
season on June ana open her villa at Nsg5or, a.
the summer.
DR.. Frederick 7. Van Beureu. r.. who YIN MRS,
Miss Jessica MOhlman on May Is at the Chur.s a.
the Heavenly Rest. win give his farewell b-asa---
dinner on Wednesday night at the UNIVERSITY CT.S
Among his guests win b A l. and G. A HIorI
man, DR.. II. B. Wilcox T. z. Ides. A. d B7vl.
T. N. DebevOise. A D. Baldwin. H E. Rutl.- r
A Goodwin. DT. 7. A HGcGraw and Dr. J. = Fus-
sell. who viii be his ushers. and his brothss ~
Chael. who VIII be his best man.
The Rev. DR.. Leighton Parks. rector q s. Bar.
thOlOmsW's Church, and his daughter Win sal 4:
the end OF next month 20 spend the summsr abroaa
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel n. Jarvis have azrszss a.
their country place at Quaker Ridge. lEau1son.ck.
for the summer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Maclay Bun have arrived
in town from Europe
Mr. and Mrs Thomas +. Walsh ha,zs lsas-.s ss--
ator WolcOtt's place at Colorado Springs. zaa VII
go there next week with Miss Evelyn Wash Or
the summer.
the winter In Washington. wiz return % .1wn
next week
". Fitzhugh WhitehOuss has arrived from H.
rope. and with William Fitzhugh WhftehOusa, 5r,
and Sheldon WhitehOuse. Is at No. 30 E3fth
nua
Mrs. Fairfax s. LandstTset gave = theatre party
last night for her sister. Miss Elizabeth Davis.
whose marriage TO John Z. Barry win take place
at St. ThOmas's Church tomorrow. The party
included the bridesmaids. among whom were Mss
Pauline Morton, Miss Katharine Edna OG Wash
ingtOn; Miss Kathleen ShaTidAR ana Miss Lucy
Young: the ushers and aest man. and Major G. 3.
Downey, u s. A. who. with Mrs. DOWnegS a sister
OF the bride. has Just arrived from San Eza1cisco
to attend the marriage. Miss Davis is a grand
daughter OF Henry Gassa8ay Davis
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18

Mrs. James P. KeEnochan win leave TON, ro- n.
season on June and open her villa az Nssvors a.
the summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18
TO KEEP THE RECORD STRAIGHT.

Senator Bailey, OF Texas. denounced In carefully
chosen words articles which had appeared In The
New York Tribune and '"The Chicago Tribune.
which said the reason the Democratic alliance had
been abandoned vas that Mr. Chandler wrote 20
the President ne had been informed by Senator TIL
man that Senator Bailey was tTeacheTOuS TO the
railroad rate legislation and selling to the
railroad SenatOTs-New York Herald. May L.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

The firing OF naroons or small shells which ex-
plode with loud noise 20 call the fire brigade in
case of fire has caused complaint in Hounslow.
England. During recent call the exploding ma
rooms 1t is alleged caused the death Of an infant
and the serious illness of a woman from fright
The authorities however. have decided that the
quick summoning Of the fire brigade is OF more
Importance than the complaints of the nervous.
and the use OF maroons is to be continued Ex-
plosive shells are a novel fire alarm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1906-05-18

To-day there arrived IN Washington copies OF
yesterdays Chicago Tribune" a strong admins
tratiOn paper. with Washington dispatch. stating
that the Presidents deseFtiOn OF the Democrats
was due to the fact that he had received letter
from Chandler warning him that Bailey play
Ing false. To-day substantially the same story ap-
peaTed In The New York Tribune.-New York
Times, May II.
So far as The New York Tribune Is concerned
these statements are incorrect. The Tribune
merely referred In It's news columns TO gossip
among Democratic Senators regarding Senator
Baileys good faith; Il did not assume to pass
upon the accuracy OF those rumOFs OF 60 build
arguments thereon.