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Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22
MOST DECIDEDLY oFF.

With all due Difference to Speaker
Elder we take most decided issue with
his ruling that no business can be trans
acted by either house Of the legislature
after they have met in joint convention
TO consider the contest over executive
offices, and until they have reached de-
cision. The joint convention to hear
and determine contested elections is not
to be confounded with the joint couven-
tion to canvass the returns of the state
election. There can be no business done
while the canvass is pending, because
the nstitution expressly directs that
the canvass shall be completed
Immediately after the organization OF
the house and before proceeding to
other business Neither the constitu-
tion nor laws regulating the procedure
in contests contain any provision that
would forbid either house from holding
separate sessions and transacting busi-
ness during the period when contest is
pending.
The Legislature when assembled in
Joint convention to canvass the returns
is acting in purely ministerial capac-
ity. The members are there simply as
witnesses to see the speaker open and
hear him publish the returns
When the Legislature is assembled in
joint convention to hear and deter mine
contest its members are acting in
judicial capacity. Such a convention is
in the nature of n trial with the legisla-
ture exercising the functions OF a jury.
The judicial meetings Of the legislature
may be set for fixed time and continue
from day to day during certain hours,
just us the senate might sit when organ
lied as court of impeachment But
each house has q perfect right to con-
vene and transact business during hours
when the joint convention is not in
session.
The speaker has no more right to
order that the senate shall not GO on
with its business during the intervals
between the sessions of the joint conven-
tion than he has to order the suprem @
court to remain adjourned during the
same time. AS matter of fact, the
speaker has no control or auth ority
over the senate or any member OF that
body at any time, except while he is
presiding over joint sessions of the legis-
lature. He could not even compel the
attendance of any member of the senate
at such session, much less could he
prevent them from meeting in the sem
ate chamber to legislate whenever they
see fit to do so.
And it is to be hoped that both houses
will utilize their time for doing some
business each day while the contest is
pending. The people Of Nebraska have
a right to expect some action at the
hands of this legislature besides carry
ing on contest over the offices and the
spoils OF office.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22
THE SENATORIAL ELECTIO Ms.

The terms of 28 United States sena-
tors expire on March next, 10 of whom
are republicans and IL democrats
Eleven of the democratic vacancies have
been filed, in most cases by the re-
election Of incumbents. The re e-elected
senators are: Pugh Of Alabama, Black
burn of Kentucky, Wilson of Maryland,
Vance of North Carolina, Vest of Mis-
souri,, Jones OF Arkansas and Voorhees,
OF Indiana. Senator Brown OF Georgia
will be succeeded by Ex-Governor Cor
don, Edward D. White will succeed
Eustis of Louisiana, the seat of Henry
B. Payne of Ohio will be occupied by
Calvin S. Brice, unless the question OF
Mr.. Brices real residence should inter-
fere with his taking the seat, and Hamp-
ton of South Carolina will be replaced by
Colonel Irby, the democratic alliance
representative. Senator Call of Florida
will doubtless be reelected.
OF the sixteen republican vacan cies
nine have been filled by the reelection
of incumbents, with one exception. The
republican senators chosen are: Allison
of Iowa, Morrill, of Vermont, Stanford of
California, Mitchell of Oregon, Squire of
Washington, Teller of Colorado, Cam
eron of Pennsylvania, Platt OF Connecti-
cut, and Gallinger of New Hampshire,
succeeding Blair Evarts of New York
will be succeeded by Governor Hill, and
Spooner Of Wisconsin by a democrat,
probably ex-Secretary Villas. This
leaves to be filled the seats of republican
senators from Nevada, North and South
Dakota, Illinois and Kansas. Senator
Jones of Nevada will undoubtedly be re-
elected, and republicans will probably be
chosen from the two Dakotas, while the
outcome in Kansas is uncertain, with
the chances in favor of an alliance man.
1t would be equally unsafe to predict the
result in Illinois.
The senate is now composed of 81 re-
publicans and 81 democrats, a republi-
can majority of IA. The democratic gain
of two in New York and Wisconsin will
bring their senatorial strength up to 80,
leaving the republicans still a strong
working majority. Should the republi-
cans lose the senators from the two Da.
kotas, Illinois and Kansas, their strength
would be reduced after March to 45, o
majority of two, but there is hardly a
possibility that this will happen. A safe
republican majority in the senate is as
sured at least until after 1898.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22
FRIVOLOUS OPPOSITION

Every movement for a low drawbridge
at Omaha encounters the opposition OF
the Missouri river engineers. 1t is a
part of the malign influence exerted
solely against this city under the trans
parent mask that the navigation OF
the river would be ruined by a low
bridge. This influence was successfully
welded against the erection of low
bridge by the Nebraska Central compa-
ny, and is now at work to prevent the
granting of u charter to the Interstate
company.
1t is time the people of Omaha enter
united and emphatic protest against this
frivolous opposition. The members OF
the engineering corps well know that low
bridges do not interfere with naviga-
tion, even if there was remote chance
of reviving navigation on the Missouri.
There are low bridges over the river at
st. Joe, Atchison and Kansas City, A
low bridge is being constructed at Sioux
City. There is no official record to
show that these structures have in
terfered with navigation. The upper
Mississippi is spanned with dozen low
bridges, yet no lamentations were
uttered against the damages they might
possibly infict on navigation.
The truth is that the opposition to a
draw bridge at Omaha does not spring
from desire to protect the navigation
of the Missouri, but indirectly from the
Union Pacific, which has mortgage on
the ear of Major Suter. The business
men and leading citizens should vigor-
ously resent this covert attack on the
commercial interests of Omaha, and
promptly take such action as may be
necessary to support the efforts of the
state delegation in securing a charter
for draw bridge.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

ought to be attainable. The commissioner
OF Indian affairs is most pronounced in
favor of rigidly protecting the service
against the spoils system, and un-
doubtedly the president and secretary OF
the interior are In full accord with him.
Congress should not hesitate to do what
ever may be required Of 1t to establish
this principle. Full and prompt com
pliance with agreements by the govern.
ment, fair and honest treatment on the
part of agents, liberal provision for edu-
cation, and course generally toward
the Indians that will win their con-
fidence, are the plain and not difficult
conditions necessary TO insure uninter-
rupted peace with them and their steady
progress in civilization.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22
everything they want, which is simply
to be let seversy alone.


HAS anyone ever noted the similarity
between the methods and mental
capacity Of David B. Hill and Martin
Van Burcnp Both belong to the same
school of adroit politicians, who reach
high place in spite OF their conspicuous
lack OF the higher qualities of states
manship. Van Buren, never made
speech that Ssurvived the hour of its
utterance, or identified himself with
policy not directly concerned in his ad-
vancement. The same is true of Hill.
Both have had the administra-
tion and support of thick-and-thin
partisans and oiice-seekers. Both were
experts in the manipulation OF the party
machinery. Both plotted for the
presidency from the executive man
sion at Albany, and now Hill
succeeds to the chair which Van Buren,
occupied in the senate. But in the
elimination of their caucus there is
likely to be difference. The little
magician" won the presidency at last by
slavish devotion to the monarch OF his
party, Andrew jackson. Hill hopes to
win by antagonizing the present ruler OF
the democracy, Grover Cleveland. II
he should finally realize the ambition OF
his life he will be, after all, as insigniti-
can't figure in history as Van Buren, is,
and another illustration Of the fact that
a small man cannot retain fictitious
greatness when he has passed from
ppIyar
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

HARMONY continues to bloom in the
local democratic conservatory. When
the party gathered its chieftains from
the highways and suburbs, and placed
them in charge Of city affairs, the ex-
pectations of the multitude rose several
pegs. And what a happy household it
is to be sure. There is the president
with majority at his back, hammering
in vain for working support. Then the
mayor waves a magic nomination over
the elements. Lo and behold, it is
promptly rejected. But he does not weary
of the good work. He suggests in John
d. Howe accents, Get right"
Yet the brethren heed him not On
the contrary he is forciblyreminded that
he should tarry a year or two in the
folds of common law before crossing le-
gal rapiers with the junior son OF the
Seventh ward. From party standpoint
democratic harmony and unity is dense
enough to carve with cheese knife.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22
THEY ARE PERFECTLY SATISFIED.

1t is curious fact that the very ele-
ments against which the Alliance move
ment was principally directed have the
best reason TO feel satisfied with the
course pursued by the reformers in the
legislature up to this time. We allude
TO the corporations.
One-quarter OF the legislative session
has elapsed and absolutely nothing been
done to restrict the powers of the cor
porations or tighten the burdens of the
producers. All the time has been con-
sumed in tactical maneuvers, most of
which were conspicuous for lack of tact.
Day after day has been frittered away
with speeches, futile motions and squab-
bles over constitutional points. And
there is still enough material for delay
and discussion to bring the legislature
to the last day Of Its legal session with
out accomplishing single reform of
the many it was elected to carry out.
Nothing could better please the COR
poratiOns. They laugh at each fresh
revelation of the entanglements at Lin
coin, and make merry over the vain
efforts of the Alliance statesmen to con-
centrate their power on any measure of
reform. They see in the election con-
test tho promise Of complete exemption
from legislative interference. A legis-
lature bought and paid for with their
own money could not possibly suit them
better than the one now performing at
Lincoln.
II the independents persist in theiI
present purpose of doing nothing until
the election contest is decided the cor
porations will win without a battle
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22
Tie American Hog.
m - ~


In view OF the endeavor of the southern
alliance to crowd the hog lard out Of the mar
ket by the fraudulent "lard compound" made
Of Texas cottonseed, 1t is some consolation to
the hog breeder to know that his chances
of market abroad are Frightening.
At present the lot of the hog
breeder is not favorable. The price
of hogs has gradually declined
for nearly year and is now too low to make
the business profitable, with corn selling
from 40 cents to 45 cents bushel If cotton
seed oil ''lard" can be driven out as q COM
pettor of tho genuine article, and if the for
eign market can be opened to the American
product, it will require only the defeat Of the
pork-packing combine to put the price of hogs
where ii belongs.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

THE other day, when the dispatches
announced the failure of one ofthe prin-
cipal banks of Kansas City, THE BEE
took occasion to speak in comparative
way OF the substantial character OF
Omaha banks. Yesterday, when some
idiot started run on a bank in South
Omaha, THE BEES opinion Of Omaha
institutions was amply verified. The in
stitution stood the drain and every de-
mand was met promptly, although the
run was spontaneous and some of the de-
posits had been placed there for fixed
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22
Eorexer Out of SIGHT.


Boston Courier.
There's fellow that know,
Would oh, would it We're not so!
For his presence casts on everythi
A green mildewing blight.
For to everything you say,
He replies without delay.
In these words so idiotic-
"Oh, it's simply out of sightp'
III he gets a coat or hat,
Or gaudy new cravat,
Or is present at wedding,
Or play, or at fight
If perchance it is girl
That has set his heart awhirl,
It's the same with one and all OF these,
They're simply out OF sight"
IT'S no matter what you name,
It's Invariably the same:
Until the folks who know him
At his coming take TO flight;
Not another thing he'll say
Through the live-long weary day,
But that this, that and the other thing
'Are simply out Of sight"
But I've thought me up plan,
And I've hired trusty man,
Who'll do the good and glorious deed
This self-same happy night;
He will take this brainless bor
To the dark aud silent shore,
And will dump hun in the river,
Oh, forever "out Of sightV'
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

IT is due the progressive citizens who
promised to rear massive blocks around
block SO, in case the postoffice was 10.
Gated thereon, to note gradual fulfill
ment of their pledges. The improve
ments must be seen to be appreciated.
They are unapproachable in bold archi-
tectural design, and partake of the
miraculous, for no ordinary mortal can
combine paint, glass and pine and trans
form tinder box into four gorgeous
stores, glittering in fresh coat of warm
ish. The alterations going on are mar
vels OF western push and getthereative.
peaS
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

THE adoption by the house of Mr..
Shrader's resolution inviting co-opera-
tion Of the states west of the Mississippi
In the revision of their usury and stay
laws is a move in the right direction.
The wisdom Of this course is obvious.
II the usury and stay laws are revised
in manner to appear unduly hostile to
capital, capital will endeavor to retail
ate by Withdrawing from the state or
states in which such legislation is en-
acted. II Nebraska should be more arbi-
trary than Minnesota, Kansas or Colo
RADIO, investors and capitalists would give
them the preference over Nebraska. II,
however, an agreement can be reached
by which all the granger states in the
northwest would enact laws that were
uniform MS regards the legal rate Of in
terest, penalties for usury and right of
redemption after foreclosure, the results
desired by the debtor class would be
achieved without bringing them into
a conflict with their creditors.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

ST. JOHN and his men in buckram are
laying siege to the state capitol and
clamoring for recount of the vote on the
prohibition amendment. II ST. John will
deposit the money TO pay the expense,
with an allowance of $1,000 for every
day that the Legislature would waste, he
and his bowling dervishes ought to be
accommodated. II they can find votes
enough to overcome the trifling short
age of over forty-nine thousand we shall
gracefully yield and let the state join
the prohibition procession.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

THE Cleveland press in the west is
singularly happy over the transfer OF
Governor Hill 10 the United States sem
ate They applaud his servl o for the
party, commend his democracy and con-
gratulate the country that so distin-
guished statesman will lend the weight
of his experience to solving national
problems. A mighty change has come
over the spirit of their editorials in
few weeks. Criticism and ridicule have
given way to Joy over what they believe
to be the burial Of Hill as presidential
possibility in 1892 1t is barely possible
that Mr.. Hill will not permit the inter
ment of his aspiration in the senate.
His opponents underestimate his ability
to manipulate the political wires of the
Empire state from Washington. There
he will have an able ally in Senator
German, and the friends of Cleveland
will presently discover that this precious
pair of wire-pullers will continue their
deadly work on "the claimant with out
trumpeting their plans or beating the
tom tom.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

MONTANA is afflicted with political
leaders to whom party advantage is par
amount to the welfare of the state. Dem
ocrats and republicans share alike the
odium of sacrificing the interests OF the
young commonwealth on the altar of po-
litical avarice. The dual legislature
has and is inflictiug incalculable injury
upon the public by prolonging a sense
less strife for power. 1t is eighteen
months since the state was admitted into
the union, yet no law has been passed
and the struggle continues regardless
Of its disastrous effect not only on the
development Of the resources OF the state
but upon the aggressive energy OF the
people. 1t is to be regretted Montana
has not developed an alliance movement
OF sufficient proportion to teach the po.
litical wreckers Of the state lesson.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22
Proving His Case.
Boston Courier.

DU6UJfE UUtITWT.
Judge Bascom-Uncle Abner, didn't YOU
say those chickens you brought on Christmas
were tenderl
Uncle Abner-Dat's wat say, yassir
Judge B.-Well, you old rat, they were
tough as black gum knot. Pm inclined to
have you arrested for false pretenses.
Uncle A.-Hor on dar, jedge. Didn't yo
gree to take dem chickens in full an clar OBJ
dat bill yo' got agin mel
Judge B.-I certainly did; but what's that
60 to do with itl
Uncle A.-Dat's de hull case, jedge. Eff yo'
'grees ter dat fact, an yo' mos shoy do, dem
'corden to der revisable statchoos dem chick
ems war legum ten'er
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22
Kansas Sufferers.

AToHIsoN. Kan. Jan. 2l.-[Special Tele-
gram to The BEE. Prayers were said at
a union prayer meeting in this city this af-
teruoon in behalf of the Rawlins county.
sufferers. Twoagents of the aid committee
of the county are in town today. They re-
port that one hundred families, or nearly
half the inhabitants of the county are desti-,
tute. The state is shipping coal to the suf-
ferers from the penitentiary mlne, and char
table people are contributing other supplies.
A carload of flour was sent from st. Joseph,
Mo-, yesterday, and another carload will be-
sent from here This week.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

FANEUIL hall, which is the purest
strain of Boston, has sent out warning
against the enactment of free silver
coinage ''by the mining states of the
west" Boston should remember that
8 "the mining states of the west" have but
ten votes in the United States senate,
which has just voted for the bill by a
MAJORITY of IL
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

For the fourth time the national su-
preme court declares unconstitutional
laws restraining interstate commerce.
1t takes vast amount of hammering
to drive simple truth through the skulls
OF amateur law makers.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

THE people of Hitchcock county COM
plain that they never had commits
sioner who neglected his duties as John
II. Powers has DONE Has he forgotten
the biblical injunction about being
faithful to few before being made ruler
nVar mnnvY
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22
All Hone Gone.

Puck: Kinney-You see that fellow over
theres Three years ago he was writing
poetry for weekly paper. After that he
drifted down to Philadelphia and wrote
sporting editorials and then he was engaged
as humorous editor on a religious weekly.
Ginter-What is he doing now9
Kinney-Don't you seea He is smoking
Ciparette
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

LONG ISLAND has dug up a postmaster
who has served his country for an
uninterrupted period of 43 years, and
still clings to his post. Political changes
have not affected his remarkable tenure
of Office. The plans and specifications
Of his grip, properly guaranteed, would
command royalty in this section.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22
Two Evils.
hicdOo Ne,rs.

III tho Indians have really been suppressed
1t would be good thing for the govern ment
to turn its attention to the suppress ION of the
Indian agencies. OF the two evils-bad In
dians and indif ferent Indian agents--the lat
ter seems the more yirulent
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22
Embarrassing.

NCtD York Herald.
She twisted on her rounded wrist
The bangles rattling there,
With vacant eye, and on her brow
A look of dark despair.
"What is it, deari" I whispered low
My words fell all unheeded-
She'd lost the run of her pocket
And her handkerchief was needed.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22
Is a College n Failure.

1NtW OfhU W EttU
Applicant see you advertise for a college
graduate to take position in your business.
Publisher.-Yes. Are you graduated
ii am.n
"What place did you hold in the college
elevenl'
81 did not play foot ball. was afraid of
getting crippled"
"You won't do. 1 want man for book
agent.n
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

For sublime gall commend us to st,
John, who has the cheek to invade Ne
braska within three months after his
last raid on the pockets Of prohibition
dupes. p.S
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22
Why They Smile.
MunSeu'S WeebIiJ.

IHUTFotU ttNFU1
She-,How is it you manage to amuse your
partners so well at the ballsi They always
seem to be smiling
He-I always choose girls with fine teeth
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22
And IL win.
Chicun Times,

A Vermonter who violated the prohibitory
law Of Vermont has been sentenced practic-
ally to imprisonment for life. A few more
crimes like this committed by fanaticism In
the name OF law ought to Danish prohibiton
from the country forever
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

EVERY business man should assist in
spreading the light Of Omaha's growth
and possibilities. AS circulating me-
dium it is guarantee of profitable re-
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

THE obstreperous element in the coun-
Gil should keep in the background while
the legislature has the floor. One circus
at a time, gentlemen.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22
Her Success Was Assured.

Manager-So you want to become society
actress do yous Have you any reson to be-
lieve that you would make successs
Mrs. Wildhower-O, am sure that would.
1 had three racy divorce suits, and was one
of the principals in great scandal at Bar
Harbor last summer.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

IT is noticeable that the business of
getting reelected takes precedence
over the public business with the aver
age United States senator.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22


In ordering the flags at half-mast, to do
honor to the memory of Bancroft, the presi-
dent of the United States did what will be
appreciated by the whole nation 1t was
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

THE trouble with the ruling majority
OF the present Legislature is that it is al
ways trying to put the cart before the
horse
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

THE triumph of common sense is the
forerunner of victory for justice.
Where justice reigns dictators are with
out q following.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

THE new party lash ought to have no
greater terrors for conscientious law
maker than the old party lash.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22
They All Do II,
Munseg's w ellU.

HNNseB8 w eKTU.
Griggs-Does the paper say how they recog-
nized the suicide as a Chicago mapl
Briggs-There was q check book IN his
pocket which showed that he paid alimony.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

THE death of King Kalakaua will not
upset the diplomatic policy OF the world,
but it will throw temporary gloom on
poker circles.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22
Terrible Results of the Cold.

PARIS, Jan. 21.-lJ Is estimated that Sc, 900
persons have been thrown out Of employment
by the severe weather, and the total loss to
France in wages the stoppage Of work and
the blightng of crops will probably reach
$4,000 COO francs.
A dispatch from Vienna says that numer-
Gus fatalities due to the exceedingly rigorous
weather are reported from all parts OF the
country.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

DIR. JEKYLL of Oregon, otherwise
Mr.. Mitchell, has been returned to the
senate, notwithstanding the record OF
Mr.. Hyde, otherwise Mr.. Nipple.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

WHEN Church Howe calls for prayer
the Nebraska legislature must indeed be
In bad wav.
Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22

If President Lowry's gavel holds out
he may yet harvest brief season OF
raped attention.