New-York tribune., 1907-08-04
Constant Reader Tells What tie
Missed in Last Weeks Papers.

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well l." was the reply, 'the wave of crime "iiC"
has not entirely subsidized by any means seems -
have been followed by a wave or nres eape0''
along the seacoast in and near New York inc
hundreds OF thousands visitors to Coney ISlhiiN
Loot Sunday found that one of the thronged aruSe-
ment centres had been swept by names SUNNI
twenty-fye acres devastated. with loss varlouSIS
estimated from 100000 to s1.5D01 ocaic0i
twentv-four hours the great seaside hotei at
Long Beach, with over one thousand persons III H.
caught fire In the early morning and was a 'o'ai
loss but fortunately one of those in perm per
ished. OF the eight hundred guests re" hdu hi
than their night clothes to escape IN Inc ouilu
ing cost ST. 10000 twenty-five years ago, but mao
greatly deterorated and the new owners, VINO PuI-
nooe creating n rival to Atlantic City at thlS
nearby New York beach, had contemplated l's re-
movaI. No insurance was carried on H. aS ti0
rates were almost prohibitive That there WAS i''
great loss of lie by the burning Of the hotel may
be regarded as extremely fortunate STRUCTURE
of steel and concrete, with a boardwalk restlhs
on concrete piles feature. and fine cottages are
now contemplated AS with other fires at OoheS
Island the latest makes room for needed I'M
provements- The fire record of the week incIudes
the loss of a score Of lives in the burning OF a
tenement house in Chrystie street this city loss
of 100000 in Boston and smaller losses elsewhere
You spoke of the crime wave as still apparent
Yes. the record of the week includes more hor-
rble crimes against women and girls and ne"
revelations in regard to murders. The Police COM
missioner has felt moved by the recurrence OF
deeds of evil not only In this city but elsewhere
10 warn parents keep watch upon their little
girls and for women to be careful about going 10
lonely places in the city outskirts and suburbs.
Fortunately for those who are seeking rest ana
recuperation In the country there have been no
cases OF crime in rural regions OF the two police
mon Of New York's finest charged with coWardlce.
one was acquitted but the other was dismissed IN
disgrace from the force, with the same marks OF
contumely S when a disgraCed soldier Is druhlmed
out of camp. The spectacular effect of cutting on
lost
found when this was attempted that they were
piIt on with wire and not with thread. 50 theE
could not be cut off II IS TO be hoped that th7
sentiments expressed to the members OF the ponce
force by its head will prevent any repetition Oh
failure in the face Of duty. \ feature OF the ad-
rninfstratio of justice of the week was the open
ing of the night police court. Whlch Is ue-
signed to prevent the evils caused by the detention
of persons the victims OF some adverse
combination of circumstances and by the neIar'ouS
practices of professional bOndsmen-
Yes there were Sunday extras to announce the
fact. Despite the general belief that the Jury
would fail to agree and that II divided eight 10
four when the case first submitted. all were
won over TO the view of reasonable doubt. OF the
extraordinary evidence given by Harry Orcharu
one Of the comments made IN regard 10
the verdict which I heard was. 'Unneces-
sary perjury IS offence against morality
The last has not been heard Of Haywood. AS his
counsel expressed it. he will 20 back 10 Denver
to do all the mischief he can His fellow social
lists hail this undesirable citizen as their candl-
date for the Presidency next While his run
ming will be only for appearance and VII! not az
feet the result he will make speeches in various
parts of the country. coming soon 70 TINS city
Another Presidential possibility who is coming here
is Governor r b Glenn OF North Carolina VINO
is to address meeting of Brooklyn Democrats
His stand for state rights has been made strong
by the action of the railroads in yielding 10 the
state laws pending the appeal to the federal court
OF last resort While Governor Glenn hiHseA'
says 1t is yet time TO take Southern man for
the Democratic candidate. il is not unreasonable 70
s,ppose that he may be put in the second place on
the ticket should Bryan. whose bid for another
nomination embraces distinct repudiation of MS
own advocacy of government ownership OF ran
roads be put at the head by his party
The Endorsement Of Secretary Taft IN Ohio by
the State Central Conmitte doubtless foreshadows
his support IN the state convention next year De
spite the opposition of Senator Foraker. MI Iart
Will ct,rtau his vacation. which he is enjoying in
n foreign land. at Murray Bay, Quebec In order
to make some speeches in the West on his way
to the Pacific Coast from which he IS to sail next
month to attend the first session OF the Philippine
Assembly
How are affairs across the Pacitc?
"In Manila there is Il complication by the cleo
ton Of one OF the unreconstructed rebels. Donli-
nador Gomez the Assembly. and it IS feared
that he may trouble In Corea the majority
of the people assume the attitude toward Japan
of the Irishmen who are .agin' tho government
have taken a leaf from her book in absorbing her
neighbors The King of AMMAN. in Indo-China
been deposed by the French authorities. who
control the country. and a regency placed in
charge. In Morocco seven Europeans have been
slain by native tribesmen at one OF the scaports
further trouble is feared. Real work for peace
appears to have been begun AT the Hague con-
ference. the president of which laid the corner
stone OF the Carnegie Temple of Peace. where il
IS hoped the future assemblages of the Parliament
OF Man will be held. While Walter Wellman
had another accident to his airship. with which he
has the elusive hope of reaching the North Pole.
Commander Peary is almost ready to start
what will undoubtedly his last trip Far
North. whether success crowns his efforts
failure dogs his weary steps.
Anything OF Importance in state affairs
Governor Hughes has gone into the seClusion
of the North Woods for rest and only telephone
messages from him reach the capital. But his
friends have not desisted from political activity.
and they declaring that he will be the choice
OF the Republicans of the Empire State for the
Presidential nomination if President Roosevelt
sists in his determination to decline. Meanwhile.
the latter has again reiterated his positive refusal
to be considered. He has declared his support of
the movement for n convention in Syracuse 10 dis
the decline OF the farming interests of this
state and his purpose to all he sustain
efforts the relief OF the situation How
the discussion OF the falling off in the agricultural
progress of the state Will become mixed up with
political affairs remains 10 be seen, but 1t is al
impossible to hold convention of any kind
in this without political bearing. The
courts hold that Senators need 5e elected
this fall New England has been in the throes OF
Old Home Week, Boston and Providence especially
being centres of interest Nice-President Fairbanks
has had reunion with other members of the
Fairbanks clan.
.'The taking up of the traffic question in this city