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Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

INTERNATIONAL SILVER CONFERENCE.
II is important Information, II true,
that Great Britain has at last agreed
that an international bimetallic confer
ence ought to be held and that the gov
ernment will send representatives to
such conference 1t is said that long
before Secretary Foster decided TO go
abroad the matter had been discussed
and arrangements effected, and it Ia
presumed that the secretary will con-
suit with the British chancellor OF the
exchequer regarding the question OF BIZ
metallism while he is in England. 1t is
remarked as especially significant that
Great Britain has voluntarily agreed to
discuss the silver situation. In the last
conference she took only q perfunctory
part, but now, according to the report,
which appears to be received with cred-
ence in eastern financial circles, she
takes the initiative among European
countries In view of the known atti-
tude of Mr. Goscheu, chancellor OF the
exchequer, toward silver, this is not
altogether improbable.
IL
bimetallic conference with purpose to
seriously discuss the silver situation,
there will be no difficulty in inducing
Germany and France to do so. The lat
ter, indeed, has always been ready to
unite in q conference of this kind with a
practical object in view, but German
sentiment on the subject has been largely
or wholly controlled by that of England.
and very likely will continue to be. So
that whatever the British government
may be disposed to do to advance the
cause of international bimetallism will
be pretty certain to have the acquies-
cence of the German government.
A history of past conferences does not
warrant very confident anticipation OF
satisfactory results. Those heretofore
held were absolutely fruitless as to any
thing of II practical character, but it is
thought that something better is reason
| ably to be expected from the proposed
| conference because Great Britain prom
| ises to take more serious interest in it.
| 1t is suggested that the RECOMMENDATION
| of silver at an extravagant valuation is
| not to be expected, but that an import
ant step may be gained in definition of
the place silver is to occupy in the
monetary systems of the great financial
countries of Europe and OF the United
States. Such an understanding would
unquestionably be important, but it
would still leave unsettled the prime
question, namely, that of II common
international bimetallic ratio, and until
this is fixed the silver issue will con-
tinue to be agitated Meantime the
administration will merit credit if il
shall bring about conference, whatever
the result may be.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
LET THEM GET TOGETHER.

If the representatives of the various
commercial interests in Omaha will pool
issues In demanding their rights at the
hands of the railroads there can be but
one result.
For months the Board of Trade, in be-
half of the grain merchants, has been
praying for the milling-in-transit rate,
without which Omaha can never become
great grain market.
The Commercial club, composed of
nearly 100 jobbers and wholesalers, have
demanded of the railroads a rate to
points east of the river on the same
basis as the rates from Council Bluffs to
points west of the river. The club has
begged, cajoled and threatened the gen.
eral managers of connecting lines, all to
| no purpose.
The stock yards management, in behalf
of the great packing houses, has been
endeavoring for year to secure such
concessions from the railroads as will
enable shippers throughout the south
west to reach the Omaha stock market
on the same basis of rates as that fixed
for Kansas City. Tho railroads inter-
ested admit the justice and reasonable
ness of this demand, but have been in
lluenced by the threats of Kansas City
merchants, who stand firmly with the
packers of that city in their fight against
| the Omaha market.
Here we have three strong CONNER
| cial organizations clamoring for whatp
only fair play for Omaha. Their de-
mands are equitable and just, yet they
| are being triled with by the railroads
that have mulcted the merchants of this
| city for years.
The duty of Omaha is plain. Concert
| of action will bring these enemies of the
| Nebraska metropolis to their senses.
Let the grain men, the jobbers and the
stock men pool issues and present solid
front in their demands for recognition
and fair treatment. The railroads will
make no concessions until forced TO do
so. 1t is within the power of these CO.
related mercantile organizations to force
their demands upon the railroad man
ayers. Other cities no larger than
| Omaha have adopted coercive policy
as against the railroads with great sue
cess. A transportation board should be
formed, upon which every commercial
organization can have representation.
when the interest of one shall be the
concern of all With the right man at
the head of this board the railroads
would soon cry for quarter
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

be already determined by the fact that
the Reading management has proposed
to Independent and individual producers
Of coal au arrangement which con-
templates an advance in the price Of
stove coal that will place 1t above the
average price for several years. A num-
ber OF the individual producers are re-
ported to have accepted the terms, as
they naturally would do in the circum-
stances, so that If the combination is
maintained consumers of anthracitecoal
throughout the country will have an in.
creased tax imposed upon them by the
anthracite monopoly. If this combina-
tion cannot be reached under Pennsyl-
vana law it would seem to be clearly
omenable to the federal antitrust law,
which applies to all combinations and
agreements made with the design to
control production and regulate the
price of products.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

A NEW tin plate factory was put in
operation at Irondale, o., few days
ago The tin turned out was the first
cake tin make in the United States, and
the report of the event states that the
product was smooth and of good luster.
Skilled workmen are employed, who are
paid better wages than similar workmen
are paid in Wales, and the establish
ment of this industry has transformed
what was an almost deserted village into
busy and prosperous town. There is
an occasional attempt made in congress
and elsewhere to belittle the tin indus
try in the United States, but the uuques-
tionable fact is that it is making steady
progress and that the outlook is alto
gether reassuring. Few industries have
made so great an advance in single
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
THE VLADUCT QUESTION.

The railroad companies have very
suddenly discovered that they are not
responsible for the reconstruction of the
Sixteenth street viaduct. They pretend
that the implied terms of the original
contract by whicn they paid portion of
the cost OF erecting the cheap wooden
bridge now menacing the lives of pas
seugers relieve them from all future re-
sponsibillty in the premises. BY the
same alleged agreement, although con-
trary to public policy and for that rea-
son void if for no other, they declare
half a dozen streets closed and others
practically abandoned. Among those is
Fifteenth street
Now it may not be well TO discuss the
question of n Fifteenth street viaduct at
this time because Sixteenth street
should be given first consideration. The
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
Political VagarIes.

FHIIHgpNIu IBUJsT
No great party has ever yet been built up
enduringly upon the vagaries of socialists,
the demands of financial cranks or the
mouthings of political demagogues. or these
latter. there are not few in the St. Louis
conference. They are chiefly those who
could get no foothold In established parties,
and who would like to form Il new party in
order to secure political prominence. No
doubt there are many earnest men among the
delegates, but there are not enough of them
to sway the entire body to the recognition of
the fact that in the great existing parties
there is still room for all those who really
want such conditions of government as the
intellectual and moral sense of the country
approves.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
JacISsonians Moving.

Tho Jacksonian club held an important
meeting at their Farnam street rooms Satur-
dav night. committee appointed to look
into tho matter OF reforming the primaries
reported and suggested system similar to
the Australian ballot law. The matter Will
come up for final action at the next meet
ing, s,o.
Tine question OF a special session of the
legislature came up for discussion, but no
action was taken because 1t was believed
that the eovernophEtended calling one.
ship limit will be increased from fifteen 10
twenty-five troufcach ward.
}. b. Sheehab, Euclid Martin and George
Holmes, jr,, wepa appointed committee TO
prepare list Of oil the democratic voters in
the city. 40
A committee was appointed to thoroughly
Investigate the Australian ballot system and
suggest such changes as they deem would DO
beneficial, H.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

CALIFORNIA loses her only con-
spicuous representative in the popular
branch of congress in the retirement OF
Mr.. McKenna to accept judgeship. In
tho Fifty-first congress Morrow, Nc
Kenna aud DeHaven were all in the
delegation and were recognized as men
OF more than ordinary ability. Morrow
declined a reelection, DeHaven went on
TO the supreme bench of the state and
now McKenna leaves Washington and
the populous Pacific empire state is left
with five comparatively unknown men
TO represent her in the south end OF the
national capitol.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
The TwcntY-Fifth Anniversary.

Nebraska will tomorrow celebrate the
twenty-tifth anniversary of her admission
into tho union as u state. Tuesdays editions
of THE BEE will contain an exhaustive retro
spective review of the history and growth of
the state during the past quarter century, in
cluding several very interesting historic
contributions regarding the struggle that
ended In the admission of the state, the con-
stitutional convention of 1871, the impeach-
ment OF David Butler, and the political
changes that have taken place since 1867.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
"THE MIN or 'Ys."

Bob Durdctte IN Ladies' Home Journal.
The bird pines In its ldod clge,
It's soul Is In the wildwood.
And | In lifc's muiurtr age
Sigh for my lost free childhood.
For Oh, my sister came today
| could not tell her NO. sis;"
She wore my Derby hat away
And went tO the Soros s.
Aud then before was half dressed.
This incident relating,
My neice put an my winter voSt,
Fur-trnnmed II. aud went skating.
But "Mau is mar. aud who Is mure2"
Woman. For while yet talking
My daughter my new roefer wore
Out with II young man. walking.
And last of all, and worst, alack,
My wife--ah, WAS IL klud to-
Bring back, oh brins ny trousers back.
Aud vote II you've "a mind ~.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

Now that Omaha has again entered
the base ball league, patrons of the
national game in these parts will, it is
to be hoped, give effective encourage
ment to the managers. The future of
base ball in Omaha must depend neces-
sarily upon the patronage it receives,
just like any other business, and this
city certainly ought to bo able to main
tain club that will creditably compete
with those of other cities.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

The Fifth Ward Taxpayers associa-
tion, better known us the Kickers, have
struck rich lead in attacking the un-
just and unequal system of tax assess
ments which prevails in this city. Ii
they will continue at this work and
arouse our taxpaying citizens to the in
iquity of over and differentiation and
tax shirking, We shall move that each
OF them be given a silver medal. Keep
right on with the work and THE BEE
will second your efforts.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
Flaunting Heavens Livery.

SWIuVctu ttidSS.) ItCpuDttcuR.
From that great cardinal" T" said Senator
Hill at Albany, stwhose Lead. Kindly Light
has touched the hearts of all Christendom,
let my gratitude, humbly borrow this worth
icr response than myself could ever frame
TO the great democracy whom you repre-
sent" Paste in your hat, for Hill really
said it. He deliberately thou ght it out in the
stiffness of the night ana had it copied a
dozen times by the typewriter girl for the
convenience of the press. LEAD, Kindly
Lightr' .. Lord!
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

THE Real Estate Owners association
Is tho small property owners hope. 1t
has already saved more than it has cost
to the city. II it shall succeed in for
cling the assessment of the Belt Line
railroad on its own mileage instead of
that of the Missouri Pacific, it will
deserve the financial support of every
property owner and taxpayer in Omaha
whether it ever accomplishes. anything
else or not
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
Queer Bcdfellows.

lHNWTIHtG W ISCDISITI
The prohibitonists at St. Louis are look
ing for something to turn up but nothing
appears much in their favor, as the southern
alliance men drink good deal of WHISKY,
and most of the supporters of Powderly and
Schiling drink good deal of beer. Sc
there is really no moving space for the pro-
hibitionists within tho lines OF the third
party,
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

THE nicllel-in-the-slot congress is pur-
suing the tactics laid down by Econo.
mist Holman and will reduce the appro-
priations for the conduct Of the govern
ment to the starvation point in order to
make record OF economy. The result
will be hundreds of millions of dollars in
the deficiency appropriations of the
next session.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

ON March 3 there will be II hearing
before the attorney general of Pennsyl-
vania regarding the combine of the an
thracite coal roads, in order to enable
that officer to determine whether in his
opinion the combination is in violation
of the constitution of the state. That it
is hostile to public policy would seem To
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
RURAL FREE DELIVERY.

Efforts are being made to give force
and direction to the sentiment of this
country in favor of rural free delivery as
recommended by Postmaster General
Wanamaker The present congress is
not devoting much attention to this
branch of the postal service, chiefly be =
cause rural free delivery involves u
material increase of postal employees and
additional appropriations to pay them.
From political standpoint it is but nat
ural for democrats to oppose any measure
that will add to the patronage at the dis
posal of the republicans. But the pro-
posed daily deliveries of letters to the
residents of rural districts have almost
become an absolute necessity. Cost
what it may, the farmers of this country
will demand better mail facilities than
they now enjoy.
The time is not distant when the de-
mana for improved postal service for our
rural population will have to be COM
piled with, no matter what the cost or
Who is to be placed on the federal pay
roll. Rural free delivery has for years
been in force in Great Britain and on
the European continent 1t works ad-
mirably and tends to draw the farming
and village populations closer to the peo-
pie of the cities.
We are convinced that the time is not
distant for extending the benefits of the
postal service to all our citizens. We
believe this congress can enact no more
nOnular or necessary reform for the
postoifice department.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

A SINGLE inspector stationed on the
streets where dirt wagons pass to COM
pei compliance with the ordinances
would not only prevent the deposit of
earth upon the thoroughfares, but would
also save the city the expense of large
force Of street cleaners at So q day.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
A Collection of Empty Sounds.
Chicago Inter Ocean.

tHtCUUO ItCT-OCeuN
The st. Louis convention has devised no
new measure. What little of practlcabiity
there is in its prolix ''decaration" had been
adopted by one or both of the great parties
long before it assembled. Many honest men
took part in the convention, but not few
disappointed politicians, party serving men
out of place." and visionary but selfish agl-
tators, who never will be in office, managed
its affairs
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

TIE new switching tariff of the Union
Pacific is a very slight improvement
upon the one of which jobbers have COM
planned. 1t is still unreasonably high
and should be reduced.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

A ROUNDUP of burglars, thugs and
disreputables is again needed. The po-
lice force should not wait for decision
OF the controversy over the police COM
missioners before turning their atten-
tion to this undesirable class of citizens.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

CHICAGO will erect wigwam 2Oox350
feet, with Il seating capacity of $4,000, at
n cost of 1874, 900, to be used by the demo-
cratic national convention. Omaha may
find it worth while to study the plan of
this building and make similar invest
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

THE official figures show the total in
crease in the number of sheep for 1892
at 1912 229. In Iowa there are $4,000.
the Dakotas 2l5, 900, in California 37l 900
and in Ohio 406, 900 more than in 1891.
Here are five wool-growing states in
which free wool battle cry will not
arouse enthusiasm.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

THE base ball managers have located
the ball park at the Iowa end OF the
Douglas street bridge. 1t will now be in
order for the motor company to mako n
h-cnnt rnto
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
A Voice from Montana.
Butte Miner (dem.l.

ButtB HtnCr (teInl
1t should be the aim of ev cry democrat
outside of New York to ignore both of that
states obtrusive aspirants. With New YORK
in lnc the nomination Of Grover Cleveland
would be almost foregone conclusion. Hill
is a sure winner in New York, but he must
grow before he can cast very long shadow
outside of that state
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
L,ederitranz Anniversary.

At Germauia5hbSall on Saturday evening the
anniversary of Lle Omana Licderkranz was
appropriately celebrated. All of the leadin g
German citizeHssYof Omaha were present
the musical program had been carefully
prepared and was quito interesting The
musical program was followed by dance
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

AMBITIOUS cities hoping for public
buildings will experience sudden chill
mess when they read that congress is
likely to pass II resolution that there
shall be no appropriation whatever for
this purpose.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
SWORN STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
ttatp OF NebraSka


THE south side park question con-
tinues to perplex the people and the
park commissioners.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

PERHAPS Great Britain will remove
the embargo on American cattle now
that the regulations are so rigidly con-
strued against blooded cattle and horses.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

No FINER opening can be found in the
west than in Omaha for Il large whole
sale dry goods establishment.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

OMAHA iobbers in all lines of trade
nre interested in having a dry goods
market built up here.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
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Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29
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Editorial Department.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

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lie addressed to The Rec Publishing Company,
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pany.
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Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

The special features of the March number
Of Short Stories are Edwin l.. Arnold's bold
and vigorous tale of Vikings times, 'The
Story of Ulla;' Spanish Californian
romance called IA Ramble with Euogia;" O.
number of translations of stories by Zola,
Menues, and Others, ana "rho I.ianhan
Shee," Oy win Carlton, in tho famous story
series published monthly in this magazine.
Omaha daily bee., 1892-02-29

The Irrigation Age annual for 1892 made its
appearance on February l.. 1t is evidently
gotten up regardless OF expense and reflects
great credit on its enterprsing publishers,
Smythe, Britton & Poore company of San
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full Of interesting and instructive reading
matter and its pages are protusely adorned
with excellent illustrations. Although OF
very recent birth, this publication has met
with an amount of success that must be a
source of great qualification TO its projec-
tors, who, while very sanguine about the
future of their journalistic infant, could
hardly have expected it to bo so Dhcnomenaly
successful as 1t has been.
highly amusing story Of Spanish life is
"'rhe Merry Bachelor" by A. H. LIE Sage.
In its pages, which are lnters persed with
charming pictures by IL. De Los Rios, Is
given an extremely vivacious description OF
tho free manners, morals and modes of liv-
ing o, past generation. Lo Sage's writings
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most amusing characters is his Merry Bach
eior.n who passes through innumerable ad-
ventures ana contests, nearly all beneath the
banner of love- The novel Is narrated in a
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Withal brilliant In coloring as well as fas-
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Tho proprietors of the Daily Graphic,
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The brilliant panorama of metropolitan
Life in Winter, from Thanksgiving to
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trated article which heads Frank Leslie's
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burn lockwood write picturesque descrip-
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town, Key West. The University of the
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Luck i'm Seeds.

II didn't have very good luck with my
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