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Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09
SHUT OUT FROM CUBAN TRADE.

The instruction in Cuba is not alto
gether responsible for the fact that the
United States is practically shut out
from trade with that island. Imme-
diately following the abrogation of the
reciprocity agreement Spain restored
the heavy tariff duties which had pre-
viously prevailed, in many cases in
creasing them, the result being that our
trade with Cuba was at once greatly
reduced. Moreover, favoring rates were
accorded to England, the unfriendliness
of Spain toward the United States in
his respect being very marked. But
the great benefit of the imposition of
heavy duties on foreign merchandise
was secured by the Spaniards, who
profited largely by this oppressive tax
alton of the Cuban people. 1t is stated
that the exports Of Spain to Cuba have
reached the figure of about SOS, 600
per annum, at least three-fourths Of
which, it Is estimated, would be pur-
chased by Cuba in the United States at
cent if the tariff did not stand In the
way. On this basis the United States
is annually deprived Of q commerce
amounting to $4,000, 900 or $4,000 900,
while on the other hand so per cent
of the total products of Cuba find a
market in this country.
We have no right, perhaps, to find
fault with the policy of Spain In this
matter. We had an agreement with that
country which gave us n large share OF
the Cuban trade and we voluntarily
abrogated it. That was our mistake.
On the other hand, we cannot be ex-
pected to feel very friendly toward a gov
ernmen whose policy is so adverse to
II interests when we know that If
Cuba We're independent of that govern
ment we should get most of the valu-
able trade of that island. This matter
of self-interest, 1t may as well be con-
fessed, is not without influence in Great
ing sympathy with the insurgents.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09
OUR RA1LRoAp SITUATION.

No question is ever settled until il is
settled right. This applies with the
same force to in as it does to
politics. Omaha has been a great rail
road center for years. But it has never
had he full traffic advantages to which
1t is by rights entitled. Our railroad
situation today is, If anything, less
favorable to Omaha as a distributing
center than it was before the reduction
of the Union Pacific bridge tolls, which,
up to within a comparatively recent
period, acted as an embargo upon our
trade and development as a manu-
featuring city.
1t Is scarcely necessary to point out
again the weak spots in our railway
system. Suffice it to say that Omaha is
constantly wrestling with discrimina-
tive rate schedules that place it at n
disadvantage in competition with towns
outside of the territory which would
naturally be tributary to it. From
this competition, fostered by railroad
discrimination, there can be no relief
so long as the trunk lines striving to
secure the long haul shall remain in
position to dictate rates and draw bust
ness away from Omaha instead of help
ing to bring business to Omaha.
1t has long been s~elf-evident that our
railroad situation requires new outlets
to the seaboard and the lakes that will
not be under the domination of Chicago
n st. Louis traffic regulators. 1t is
Idle for Omaha to look to the railroad
systems now centering in this city for
voluntary concessions. 1t would be
equally fallacious to expect the initia-
tive to be taken by outside capitalists.
The first step must be taken by our
own people. That has been the exper-
fence of other trade centers that have
suffered from lack of competitive rail-
way facilities. The people of Denver
started the Rio Grande and made If
one or the great arteries of commercial
intercourse with a large area of eoun-
try previously inaccessible. st. Paul and
Minneapolis capitalists built the Great
Northern annexed the trade of a
small empire to the north and west.
Kansas City has been equally success
ful in local railway enterprises which
enable it to command fair treatment at
the hands of its railways instead of
being compelled to beg for favors.
What these cities have lone Omaha
can ana must do to maintain its posi-
tlon In the field which it is occupying.
The union depot question is in reality
but a part of this larger problem of
traffic facilities commensurate with the
demands of II people. Whenever the
railroad question is satisfactorily set
tied, nearly every impeachment to our
steady and substantial growth will be
removed.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09
HUNTINGTON VERSUS SUTRO,


u III
Congressional Record, March 90, 1870.
Mr.. Kelley-I think that the proposition
OF the minority of the committee presents
to the consideration Of this house as gigantic
a wrong as ever was submitted to the Ameri-
can congress. Two years ago every repre-
sentative from the Pacific coast agreed with
tho men who are now attempting to destroy
his character and to rob him Of his rights, in
banking Adolph Sutro for the very charac-
teristics which they now present to the
house in order to brand him with odium.
They thanked him for his foresight and
energy. They lauded his genius and the
perseverance he manifested in their interests
and In the interests of that young and grow
ing section Of fhe' country, the Pacific slope.
Sir, Adolph, Sutro's name will live when
we who are 1egislating upon this subject
shall be forgotten or known only to some
student Of parliamentary history. In the
volume which, hold in my hand, 1.-THE
Mineral Resources OF the United States, and
the Necessity" or Inaugurating a Rational
System of Miiingd With Special Reference to
the C~omstock-Lode and the Sutro Tunnel"
his name is smbalmed by the miners and
the people oftthe state Of Nevada and of
the Pacific coast and associated with the
most eminent men of genius on the conti-
nent Of Europe, He has won his immor-
tally in the service of the men who are now
endeayorlng to strip him OF his pecuniary re-
ward and his, henors and to associate his
name historically with that OF Eli Whitney
as a man who having added to the wealth. the
comfort. the prosperity OF the American
people. was doomed to exhaust his life and
die in poverty.
Gentlemen on the other side have spoken
for the owners OF the mines. propose 10
speak for the miners, the men who with
pick and shovel extract the ore, and As per
cent OF whom die Of miners consumption.
which seizes them and penetrates their vitals
before they are admonished Of its approach.
and Uhn die in THAR Vnnth n r. In thA NtaAr
OF their young manhood. Frustrated by the
heat and poisoned by the atmosphere OF
these mines. These Industrious men are
subscribing to stock In the Sutro Tunnel
company; they swarm behind Mr.. Sutro and
beg congress to vest all the rights in him
that will enable him to redeem them from
the terrible doom TO which the so-ealled
miners friends would still condemn them. !
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09
The British View.

If, as is now claimed. newly discovered
maps and records fully sustain the British
claim in the Venezuela boundary dispute,
then her claim will have to be recognized,
but 1t must rest on something better han
an eX parte statement Of the British author
tiles. This will, of course, be carefully re-
viewed by the United States commission and
If verified and supported by the independent
conclusion of the commission England will
win her case. From present appearances,
however, the dispute may come to an end
through a friendly negotiation and under
standing between the original parties.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09
CUPID'S PLANS.

Harper's Bazaar.
Good morning. Cupid" said I to Dan,
AS along the street he shivering ran;
Pray what's youS quest
That you cannot rest?
Sit down with me
To n cup of tea.
Warm your frozen toes
And your frost-bitten nose"
~ cannot wait" said the little man;
I'm a busy boy today" said Dan.
81 cannot eat and I cannot sleep,
For this is the gladstone year of leap.
And all the glrls-
Heaven bless their curls!-
Are after me;
For don't you see
IT'S the last leap year OF IL century,
And what is more,
There'll not be another til nineteen fou
Eight years elapse
Before they'll get a chance at the chap
They're sending me here,
They're sending me there,
With messages queer
And locks of hair,
Till fnally-Pn confide to YOU.
l found / really could never get through
While working alone
Without the use of the telephon
And that is why
I'm scurrying by,
w n thousand men on each ten lines
Awaiting their Phyllis valentines, -.
And I've made one rhyme as good as gold
That'n do for the lot in manifold
And this is the rhyme: My lover true,
/ love, | love, 1 love but you T..
And they'll all get that, and they'll each
He's the only one on the telephone line"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09


When n paper that keeps standing
the call for n democratic state conven-
ton at the head of its editorial columns
projects itself into republican national
politics nobobdy will be surprised at
anything it may say or do. Common
sense is, of course, not expected from
such a quarter. 1t is proper enough for
any paper to compliment ann commend
any citizen, of whatever party, who has
n national reputation and is deemed
worthy by his fellow citizens to aspire
to the highest honor that can be con-
ferred upon any American. 1t is stupid,
however, for such a paper to undertake
to tangle up the Transmississippi expo
sition with national politics by urging
the Commercial club to invite the re.
publican congressman and senators who
are expected in attendance at the re.
publican state convention at Des Moines
next week to come to Omaha for n con-
ference. While there is not the re-
hottest probability that such an invita-
ton would be accepted, in view Of the
construction that would be placed upon
II In political circles, the suggestion is
entirely out of place, and instead of
helping the exposition would have a
tendency TO hoodoo it.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

n essential thing to assure the sue
cess of the Transmississippi exposition
Is congressional recognition. That can
not be secured by v~ainglorious boast
ing, but only by forceful personal APP
peals to members OF congress, and es.
p%ecially TO members of the house COM
mittee on ways and means, supple
mented by memorials and resolutions
from commercial bodies and other or
ganizations in the transmississippi
region.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

GENERAL ANDERSONAN NEBRASKA.
General Charles II. Henderson is now
%squarcly before the republicans of Ne
braska as an aspirant TO the presi-
dency OF the United States. His cnn-
didacy for the highest position within
the gift of the nation Is In response to
q popular call from personal friends
and political admirers in this and other
states who believe him to be pre-em-
In acceding to these demands Gen
eral Henderson has only entered the
race after a careful survey of the field
and convinced that the peculiar condi-
tons under which the preliminary con-
test for the nomination is being waged
are favorable to the success OF q west
ern man. On this point General Man
derson's conclusions are in accord with
those of the best Informed political OBJ
servers. The declaration made by Gen
eral Henderson in his public address
must be accepted by all as n frank
and manly avowal. His positive denial
that his candidacy is inspired in The
llltlCNl VI any OlhcI CUllNliNiillt vi "
the purpose of defeating any other can
didate must silence all further init
nations of Interior purpose or political
intrigue.
In declaring that In case Nebraska
republicans shall honor him by select
ing a delegation favorable to his can
didacy he will cheerfully assent to the
casting Of Nebraska's vote for William
Mckinley or any other of his com
petitors who can be nominated by it's
vote, should disarm all who have i'm
pugncd his motives. 1t is n position
that will enable republicans of this
state who have a preference among
other candidates to honor their w
state In honoring General Henderson
without stultifying themselves or con
tributing to the defeat of their favor
tie. On this point the declaration of
General Henderson that he does not
propose to interpose his personal in
huencc in favor of any other man
should the delegation at any time de-
eide to withdraw his name leaves no
room for questioning his sincerity.
1t now remains for the republicans
Of Nebraska to- say whether the candi,
dacy of General Henderson meets with
their approval. The conditions under
which he enters the race are by no
an impertinent intrusion that would
reflect discredit upon the party or the
state. The constitution of the United
States throws the presidency open to
all men of 35 years of age born on
American soil. No man Is barred be-
he lives west of the Mississippi
river, nor is any one required to an
nounce his candidacy six years in ad-
vance of the nominating convention.
The state of Nebraska has the same
right to support the aspirations of Gen
eral Henderson as the state of Mime
sofa has to support those of Senator
Cushman X. Davis, and General Man
arena and fully as well, if not bet
ter, equipped. General Henderson has
as much right to enter the race four
months before the convention as Sen
Cullom or Senator Quay.
The supreme issue presented to Ne
braska republicans by the candidacy of
General Henderson is, will they seize
the opportunity which presents itself to
bring Nebraska to the fore and make
state a recognized factor in ma
tional councils, or will they prefer to
follow in the wake of other states
han to lead them?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

The republican party, however bril-
liant Its present prospects of success at
the polls next November, yet wants all
the votes 1t can get. 1t cannot afford
to exclude from its ranks men who re-
fused TO swallow all of it's declarations
or all of Its nominees. On the contrary,
1t should and will welcome every one
who harbors intentions to support the
republican ticket in 1896. The party
that gives out the impression that it
does not care for converts follows a
policy in the long run suicidal.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

During this year $4,000 of municipal
Improvement bonds will mature. A
proposition is on foot to refund the
greater share of these bonds and thus
remov the urgency of their payment
within the next few years. The credit
OF Omaha is good. and little difficulty
VIII be encountered to the refunding
scheme, which will shift the burden of
payment to Il later date, when the tide
OF business prosperity shall have set in.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

According TO the secretary OF the
State Boar of Irrigation digging
bitches Is one thing, and irrigating land
Is another. Whether or not there is
water enough to ill the bitches at the
proper season of the year is, he thinks,
the concern of its projectors only. If
so, OF what use is the State Board of
Irrigation? Why should not the state
board sanction every %irrigating ditch
constructed in the state, and why should
not its endorsement be equivalent to
proclaiming that the proposed plan is
feasible IL nothing elsel 1t is the place
of the board to save the people from
wildcat irrigation schemes.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

We suggest to the committee of the
Commercial club that If it will guaran-
tee to fire insurance companies that the
next legislature shall repeal the valued
policy law, rates may readily be re-
duced. If the committee cannot do this.
let its members inquire of the business
men of Denver for the best means of
bringing the insurance men to time.
Last year the Denverites had a clash
with the underwriters and Won the
fight on the first or second round.
They meant business, however, and
We're determined to get what they went
after.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

The house committee on elections has
decided to uqseat a Louisiana congress-
man who secured his credentials at an
election tainted with fraud and to re-
mand the fltnk of the vacancy to the
people of the district at a new election.
This is something no democratic COM
mittee wouIt hive done. A democratic
congress would, see no justice in unseat-
ing a member of another party unless
they gave his seat to one of their own
parts lrs. So
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

If you have a friendly acquaintance
with any member of congress from the
states outside of Iowa and Nebraska,
write him a personal letter and urge
upon him the Importance of passing the
Transmississippi exposition bill before
the adjournment of the present session.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

Mr.. Hu%ntington's cold Is one of these
accommodating Affections that
and goes at command. Mr.. Hunting
tons cold regulates his appearance be-
fore the senate Pacific roads committee
as n witness, and Mr.. Huntington regu-
lateS himself.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

The finance committee of the city
council has conceded the force of The
Bees contention that the greatest pub
LEFTY should be given to the affairs of
the city ~treasurer's office. There is no
doubt of the wisdom OF publishing
monthly the transactions OF the office
and of holding both treasurer and
comptroller responsible for the accuracy
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

Any one who is soliciting money In
the east for destitute and starving peo-
pie in Nebraska may be put down at
once as a fraud and an impostor. There
are no destitute people in Nebraska that
Nebraska is not amply able to care for.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

Does the late State Relief commission
actually believe it has a life tenure for
Its members? Or is their renewed ac-
tiyity merely to be explained by the
fact tina at last accounts there was
still left to the taxpayers a triding I'M
expended balance in the relief fund in
the ~treasurer's office?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

In spite of the tempting 2-cent and f.
cent mining shares in Cripple Creek
that promise fortunes in minutes, there
are some persistent Nebraska residents
who prefer, If they are going to specu-
late, to try fate with the alleged Ne
braska gold discoveries. To all of
them we say, Don't"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

h presidential campaign In Ne
braska may be said to be fairly on
when mass meetings and active work in
the various wards are on the boards.
From this time on it is reasonable to
expect that the political pot will boil
necessarily and enthusiasm be raised to
the usual pitch.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

Neye mind, there will be several dou-
ple-headers In the democratic onven
ton ut Chicago, too, and they will not
oil come from the south. The prospects
are, indeed, bright that there will be
enough democrats in Nebraska who
want to attend that meeting to consti-
tute W delegations from this state.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09
A stNoto'at the Senate.
Philadelphia Record.

Friildieiplld RECORD.
The Spanish minister at Washington has
undertaken to calm the public mind iii his
own country iby sending word that the SEN
ate or the United States is an irresponsible
body, whose remarks ana resolutions are not
to be taken SERIOUSLY. There is more ruth
in this diplomatic explanation tl.an we could
wish
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

There are plenty. of things the Trans.
mississippi Exposition managers might
do, and ought to, do. But the first thing
to be done is to secure congressional
recognition Of the project and they are
going about this just now as best they
can.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

The Baltimore & Ohio receivership
may give rise to the question whether
the same man may be a member of con-
gress and ut the same time represent the
United States court as a railway re-
aatyar
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

The Transmississippi exposition will
do more to attract investors md home
seekers to Nebraska and the whole west
than all other schemes and projects
combined.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

Cincinnati Enquirer.
John Sherman has lately been participating
in the business and debates of the senate
with an activity that would do great credit to
a young man. He is setting a rapid pace
even for his pro;pectLve galloping colleague.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

BUITHIO ENpresS.
Secretary Morton has COMPOUNDED his
in congress, and done a righteous
thing besides, by placing the employees of the
seed bureau under the civil service rules.
There will not be such a scramble for the
places now.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

If they could only have an assurance
that the outcome would be in their
favor, the British might, even at this
late day. become ardent enthusiasts over
arbitration.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09
A Talented Cnmpnigner.

The Bloomington man who stole a redhot
stove and sold 1t Cor whisky should not be
confined in Jail. Such talent should be al
ways available during the campaign which
Is opening UP.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

Huntington insists that he never
bought n vote. All he ever did to in
f1uence legislation was to pay a few
millions to lawyers and other trusty
~
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

hhnsas CITY Star.
The contemplate scheme to smuggle an
A.. T. A. song book into the public schools
OF Kansas City under the guise Of the bible
mas been very wisely defeated by the Board
OF Education.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

Of such reports. Heretofore the comp
tro.ler has lrydipsittie mora than a figure
head or an otticg clerk. Under the new
rule the Office als made Of some value to
thc ritv ff,,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

Patronize home industry and Omaha
and Nebraska will stand up for them
selves.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

Total SOL. $50
Less deductions for unsold and returned
copies 6,b'S
Net sales. .52i ,9o2
Net daily average. IS, 100
GEORGE II. TZSCIIUCK.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my pres
ence this I'd day Of March. 1896.
CSoal) N. =. FELL. Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

Yonkers Statesman! "a fellow always
feels satisfied with himself after having
taken. a little game" said the fellow coming
out OF the restaurant. well. 1t all depends
replied his friend, who had been out at the
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09
PASSING PLEAsANTRiEs.

indianapolis Journal: "Thore,' said the
mother. don't you feel better?"
And the little boy whose trousers had lust
been patched, remarked as he sat down.
II think / am on the mend"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

George n. Tzschuck, secretary OF The Dee Pub
company, being duly sworn, says that the
actual number Of full and complete copies OF the
Daily Morning, Evening and Sunday Bee printed
during the month OF February. 1896. was ms fol-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

opers?
Dealer-Yes, two new ones; the sulphate OF
mono-methylparamidaphenoi and the
muriate of Observation-Disclosures.
Ainateur-That's all right, but I want
something for instantaneous work,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

New York Recorders: "Jennie," said Mr..
Portly, Il wish you'd put a W in my dress
trousers, I'm getting too stout to wear
1 Wish you'd put ttes q couple h, Of sRT9sp s "6 mv
purse. It's getting so thin that 1t slips
through my fingers"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

Cincinntai Enquirer: Heat and cold,
began the philosophical boarder. ARE only
reIative.'
Yes Asbury Peppers assented; land the
richer they are the COLDER
The richer what are?"
Relatives"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

Detroit Tribune: First Woman-I was
suffering untold agony.
Second Woman-Dear me! What did you
do for 1t?
First Woman-Oh, neighbor happened in
just In the nick of time, and l told her.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09
STYLE.

Harper's Weekly.
"Fine feathers do not make fine birds"
But every harum-scarum
Is not a prince; so heed my words:
If you've fine feathers, wear 'em. Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-09

Kansas City Star. An Atchison man re-
Gently caught three different men kissing
his wife,. whereupon he went to a lawyer.
You have very good grounds for di-
vorce.'' tho lawyer said.
81 don't want a divorce" the citizen re-
piled; 81 want TO get out an injunction to
make them quit IT."
indianapolis Journal: The time was-well,
the time was about the usual hour this
sort of thing happens. Said he: II have
serious thoughts of goins on the stage"
Said she: 'Oh! On the stage. You really
astonished me for u moment"