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Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27
PLAYING THEM FALSE.

When the democrats and populists of
Douglas county agreed upon fusion Of
their legislative and county tickets. 1t
was agreed by both sides to the COM
pact that all the candidates on the
ticket should have the undivided sup
port of the combined forces. The demo-
Gratis were conceded the lions share in
the deal But for all that they showed
their cloycn hoof almost as soon as the
convention had adjourned.
The democrats had been given two
senator's, while the populists had to be
content with one. Everybody knows
that the populist candidate, John Jeff
coat barring his peculiar views on
finance, is in every way the superior of
his associates. He is not only II clean
man, above the suspicion of venality,
but Is also an old soldier, who would
be entitled to special recognition for his
army record. But Mr.. JeffcOat has
been snubbed by the democratic cam
paign committee of which one of his
associates on the senatorial ticket is the
chairman. .JeffcOat is Il better talker
than Howell and can double discount
Ransom on the silver question, but he
has been purposely kept in the back
ground. 1t is an open secret that jeff
coat is being traded off in advance by
the democrats for their pets, and that,
too, ut the beck of corporations, who
have no use for n man who can not be
tempered with.
The same treatment is being accorded
the other populist candidates on the
local fusion tickets. 1t is the kind of
fusion that is illustrated by the lamb
and the lion sleeping peacefully together
the lamb inside of the lion.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27


our revolutionary forefathers, whom
the free silvep.press is at present hold
ing mp to the admiring gaze of It's read
ers as saviors of nation from the
deadly grasp, of England, did undoubt-
edly performothat meritorious service.
But they could not make the people
accept their deprecated continental
scrip in payment of debts. Only the
working classes and the poor, who
could not choose, would accept it on any
terms, even in face of laws providing II
penalty for refusing 1t. The nation had
to go back to sound money basis. And
who suffered most from the disastrous
experiment? Who but the workingmen
and the poor, on whom the whole vol
ume of debased currency had been UNI
loaded? The principles of national
finance have not materially changed in
the hundred years that have passed
since that day.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27
rHr BrEr sUgAR TYDusTRy.


The Bee Is asked whether Germany
pays a bounty on sugar. Also regard
ing Mr.. Bryan's record "as to the en-
enlargement of the beet sugar industry
in this country" Germany pays an ex-
port bounty on beet sugar produced in
that country OF about ono-third Of n
cent pound. 1t has always been the
policy Of the German government to en-
courage tho beet sugar industry and in
this way II has been built up 10 very
large proportions. The latest legislation
relating TO this interest went into effect
on the first Of last June. The stimulus
given to beet sugar production in Ger
many by this government aid and pro-
lection has enabled the Germans to ex-
port beet sugar at prices that defy COM
petition. On sugar consumed In Ger
many there Is duty of about pa cents
Il pound.
Mr.. Bryan has never done anything to
encourage the beet sugar industry in
this country. on the contrary, his course
has been hostile to that industry. In n
speech in the house of representatives
on March 10, 1892 Mr.. Bryan was asked
by Mr.. Perkins of Iowa: "Are you TO
be understood as opposed to n state or
national protection to be extended to
the beet sugar industry?" Mr.. Bryan's
reply was: 81 am, most assuredly."
Further on in the same speech Mr..
Bryan said: 81 stated that / was not
In favor of the sugar bounty. / was OPP
posed to its being given in my own
state; was in favor of its being repealed
in my own state; and when the repre-
sentative of that industry was here the
other day told him that he could rely
upon me to vote for the repeal of the
bounty on sugar at every stage in COM
mittee or house" Mr.. Bryan faithfully
observed this pledge and the national
bounty to the beet sugar producers of
the country was repealed.
When in congress Mr. Bryan showed
himself to be hostile not only to the
beet sugar industry, but to all American
Industries. He was the most voluble
and one of the most radical of the OPP
ponents of protection in that body. Mr..
Bryan has not changed in this respect.
He is just as hostile to protection now
as he was while in congress and If he
should be elected president his influence
and his veto would be used to defeat
any legislation for protecting American
| industries and the labor employed in
| them
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27

WORD WITH SILVER REPUBLICANS
Under our political system the sole
test of party loyalty is the support of
its cardinal principles as enunciated in
its national platforms and of the can
didatcs on its national ticket. This year
we have had, for the first time. n new
departure. Men calling themselves re-
publlcans declare they can not con-
scicntiously endorse the national plat
form, and for that reason will not sup
port the republican national ticket.
Granting that these silver republicans
honestly believe that Bryan represents
their idea of the financial policy. the test
of their sincerity will come when they
cast their ballots for the state and
legislative tickets. If there is any re-
publicanism in them they certainly have
no grounds for boiling the state ticket
or the county ticket. If, on the other
hand, they intend to vote the whole
popocratic ticket from top to bottom
their pretense of still being republicans
is n sham.
When we say this we do not impugn
the motives of these men or question
their right to vote their honest convic-
tons. We realize that many of the silver
republicans are impelled by no selfish
or unworthy motive. On the other hand
there are those who are playing ostrich.
Having been defeated in republican con-
ventions or failed in republican pri-
maries, they have gone over bag
and baggage to the popocrats and have
been rewarded either in nominations,
promises of patronage or actual cash.
This despicable class imagine that they
can fool the people by pretending still
to be republicans. They have the sub
lime cheek to assert that the republican
party has left them and that they repre-
sent all that is left of the republican
party. From this class republicans eX-
pect no consistency. They may be re-
lied on to swallow the whole popOcratic
menagerie without wincing
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27
JApANs WANTS TO nuY NEW NAVY.
Sends an Expert to Look Over SAM
pies In the United states.

Sends an Expert to Look Over SAM
pies In the United states.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26.-Commodore
X Marta, OF the imperial Japanese army
was a passenger on the steamer Coptic,
which arrived from the Orient yesterday.
He is an attache OF the legation at Wash
ington, under special commission to visit
the navy yards and ship building yards OF
reports on the construction of battleships
for tho guidance OF the government in build
ing the much talked of new navy"
Commodore Marta Is a veteran naval
officer, who has seen much service. He com
manded a vessel during the recent Chinese
Japanese war; and took an active part in
the famous battle of Wei-Hai-We During
the time he has been in the service. he has
devoted great deal of time to the study
Of naval architecture. and is considered an
authority on the subject in his own country
The mission on which Commodore Marta
comes to this country Is one OF great i'm
portance, for his report will probably greatly
influence the Japanse government in letting
contracts for a number OF powerful battle
ships, fast cruisers and swift torpedo boats
81 am here" he said, las the agent of the
Japanese government to inspect your ship
yards, study naval architecture and gain all
the information possible in securing the
war ships 1t will need for its own defense
After inspecting the American yards |
shall go to England with the same object
in view More than that cannot say now"
Commodore Martha travels as an attache
of the japanese legation, in order that he
may be in closer touch with the govern
ment. He calculates that the work he has
undertaken will require many months Of
dilligent effort and he proposes to COM
mence Investigations in this city
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PARTIES

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE PARTIES.
Referring to some recent manifesto
tons of the spirit and temper of the free
silver party, the Brooklyn Eagle, n dem
ocratic paper of the highest standard,
contrasts the two parties. 1t says that
on the side of Bryan are the forces of
discomfort and violence. They want IL
change In the existing order of things
and they are not particular as to how
that change is brought about. Con
trasted with this reckless spirit observes
the Eagle, is the sturdiness with which
republicanism is standing out for law
and order, and for the maintenance of
our institutions against those who would
break them down. All Observant cit
liens must see this. From the very out
set of the free silver campaign there has
been studied effort to create and fos-
ter class hatred. Candidate Bryan has
constantly addressed himself to this
spirit while Chairman Jones, Tillman
and others have followed the example.
Employees have been urged to distrust
their employers, the poor are told that
tiA' ilNi tit tiCii itpoi 10 vi SN'
10 make war on capital. The appeals
of the free silver leaders are not made
to the reason and the patriotism of the
people, but to their passions and preju-
dices, the tendency of which is to arouse
the spirit of violence.
The republican campaign has been
conducted on wholly different basis.
1t has appealed TO the intelligence and
integrity of the people and to their
respect for lazy and order. No word can
be found in any speech of the republican
standard bearer in this campaign ad-
dressed to passion or prejudice. He has
talked to men of every vocation and TO
all his views have been expressed with
absolute freedom from anything calcu-
lated to cause feeling of class antagon-
ism. Indeed, he has deprecated every
thing of this kind. No republican leader
has appealed to popular passion or preju-
dice, because the republican party relies
for success upon the enlightened judg-
meat, the innate honesty and the patri-
otism of the people. There is, indeed
n most marked and significant difference
between the leading parties in this con
test
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27
SECTIONALISM.

Clinton Scollard in Harper's Weekly.
What state shall say 81 have no need OF
theer
Flouting brother in the commonweal.
Instead of voicing benign appeal
For fellowship and gracious amlty?
Must we believe that any such there be,
Any that burn with nm unhoy zeal
To widen wounds concerted aims would
heal,
Inspired by greed and ranking jealousy?
There was n time when sectional rancor
swayed
Empoisoning our common brotherhood
III war r""h"'l raging from his savage
A time of widowed wife and mourning
maid,
When scarce the tremulous stir of spring
seemed good,
Just God, forefend that such should
come again!
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27
WAS THIRTY-ONE MONTHS AT SEA
Return OF n Whaling Schooner After
nm Eycntful Voyage.

Return OF n Whaling Schooner After
nm Evcntful Voyage.
SAN FRANCISCO Oct. 26.-The whaling
bark John winthrop has returned after an
absence from this port of thirty-one months
during the greater portion Of which time
she has been within the Arctic circle. There
is not a barrel of oil in her hold, or a
pound OF whalebone, and Captain A. I.
Simmons log book shows only hard luck.
The Winthrop brings additional particu-
lars of the riots last winter among the
whalers. When the party o. twelve left
Hcreschell island for the mines last March
they stole all of the Winthrop's dogs, sleds
and firearms. The search party that went
In pursuit was mostly made OF officers. The
barks crew was so mutinous that the Off
GERS were obliged to stand two out of three
watches, and 1t became necessary to doubly
guard the storehouses.
Dan Sweeny, seaman, was the most per
sistent deserter, and he was accompanied
on one OF his excursions by Ed Sykes, who
was also member of the big party. Sykes
was captured on both occasions, once $50
miles in the interior, and returned home
in the bark. Sweeney, although In irons for
many weeks. managed to get away In a
boat just before the winthrop sailed, and
was last seen by a missionary, several days
after hts escape. headed southwark. H
Thomas Keogh, who escaped with two
men from other vessels on Christmas eve
last, when the thermometer was 10 degrees
below zero. is supposed to have persisted In
the snow His companions returned badly
frozen and sought shelter on the Winthrop.
One man lost foot, and the other heel.
William Mosher, second officer OF the Win
throp. died last winter OF dropsy. He was a
native OF this country. So years old, and
leaves a family which lives here. Dick
Brook, the English cabin boy, was carried
off by consumption last May. Captain Sim
mons says sailing vessels are OF no account
in the Arctic because the currents are so
strong that ship Is unmanageable in gale
L. min
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27
The silseF Campaign.

The silver campaign has from the outset
possessed some strange and startling fea-
lures. 1t began with a nomination by
frenzy. A national convention was swept
off its feet by a stump speech, and in
that condition nominated an inexperienced
young man, whose most striking quality is
a capacity for agitation. 1t has been for
warded largely by forgery Fctlons, pure
and simple, and garbled speeches have been
sown broadcast over the land. The era OF
fury seems now TO have arrived, when
speakers are at the mercy OF mobs. The
most distinguished men OF the opposition
are not accorded the reception to which
they are eminently entitled by every con-
sideration OF fair play. Frenzy, Forgery,
Fury Last picture OF all, let us hope, may
to dissolve for all time SO dangerous and
so unworthy coalition.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27

The constitutional amendments sub
mitted for ratification of the voters nj
the coming election are intended to
obvlate the necessity for and save the
heavy expense of constitutional con
yention, Against none of these can any
serious objection be urged. Their adop.
ton will serve to bring the constitution
into better conformity with changed
conditions, They propose no expert.
ments, but are all in line with the
trend of modern constitutional develop
ments. Vote for them all
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27
THREE DAYS ON BURNING SHIP
Exciting Race for Life Of an Atlantic
Cotton Carrier
REACHES NEW YORK IN pITIFUL PLIGHT
british steamer worSIcy HILL IL An-
chorcd on staten Island aud
May Have to lie ScuttIcd 10
rut Out Flames

NEW YORK. Oct. 2G.-The British
steamer Worsley Hall, Captain Cameron. put
into this port this morning with her cargo
on FIRE. She was bound from New Orleans
for Havrc, and left the former por, on
October 16. on the morning of October o.
when tho steamer was $50 miles east by
south of Sandy Hook, during a strong south
erly gale smoke was found issuing from the
ventilators under tho bridge and an examl-
nation showed that the cotton slowed In
the forward hold and which constituted the
major portion of the cargo, was on fire.
Tho ship was at once put before the wind
in order to lessen the draught, and the
hatch was lifted. The smoke was almost
overpowcring, but the Singalese sailors. inn
PEELED by fear of the ship being consumed
and encouraged by the example OF the off,
GERS, set manfully to work and managed to
hoist out twenty bales OF cotton and pile
them upon the deck. The ship was rolling
with the heavy cross sea that was run
ming, and soon a huge wave washed over
the side and washed the bales overheard.
AS the work of breaking out the cargo
seemed too hazardous in the face OF the high
sea- Captain Cameron decided to food the
hold. The matches were hattened down. hose
was introduced into the hold and pumps
started. The water coming into contact with
the fire produced steam, which added to
the smoke and sickening odor of the burn
ing cotton, poured into the cabin and drove
all hands on deck. AS soon as the matches
were battened down the ship was headed for
New York. As the water poured into the
hold the ship sank down by the head and
took decided list to starboard so as to
impede the ships progress considerably.
The decks grew warm with the fire. 1t was
found necessary to batten the cabin doors.
as the steam and smoke were sitting and
it was impossible to enter there.
When the Worsley Hall arrived at quaran-
tine all hands we're worn out with work
and anxiety. II may be necessary TO scut-
tie the ship to put out the fire.
At the present time the Worsley Hall Ia
n,, OF ClIftnn Statnn Island
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27
Bryan is advising workingmen to

Bryan is advising workingmen to
wear Mckinley buttons and talk Nc
Kinley, but to vote for him. In plain
words, he advises them to practice
duplicity and be as two-faced rs the
mythical god But then Bryan has
been preaching one thing and practic-
ing another so long that there is little
wonder he sees nothing wrong in
others doing the same thing. Should
he by accident become president he
would doubtless assert that all his talks
during the campaign was for effect
only and does not count, any more
than the Mckinley buttons which he
wants Bryan men to wear.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27

Claus Sievers, who is candidate for
representative on the republican legis-
lative ticket, is man of unimpeachable
integrity whom The Bee can recommend
to the support of all classes of our
citizens. He is one of our most re-
spected and successful German Ameri-
can farmers and will, we may conf
IDENTITY predict, make an efficient and
trustworthy member of the next legisla-
ture
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27

There is little comfort for the popo-
Gratis in the Tremendous and universal
increase in registration. Their party
stands for agitation and the overturning
of tried and approved institutions. Men
who desire these things need no urging
to go to the polls. 1t is the vast reserve
force of the republican party. which is
seldom aroused to action but which is
now swelling the registration lists and
preparing to do its duty on election day
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27
STAR REPORTER AS A DETECTIVE.
Finds Evidence Against u Servant
Accused of Murder.

Finds Evidence Against IA Servant
Accused of Murder.
KANSAS CITY, Oct. 26.-Strychnine pills
were today found among the effects OF Miss
Alice Plat. the servant girl held on sus-
piclon of having poisoned the three children
of Charles f. Mussey and also Mrs. e. T. Tor
renee, Mrs. Mussey's mother. Notwith-
standing two of the victims died Saturday
afternoon, the police had not searched the
effects OF Miss Plat, and 1t remained for a
Star reporter to do so today.
The prisoner has stoutly maintained she
had at no time had any strychnine, and
when confronted with today's find refused
to talk. Miss Plat has been refused the
privilege OF the police matron's room, which
she was allowed upon first being arrested,
and has been consigned to a common cell
in the city jail. She remains defiant and any
amount OF questioning by the police has
failed to result in her making a statement.
The funeral of the dead children was held
yesterday 1t is expected the dead body OF
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27

At the coming election, when men are
to be chosen TO conduct municipal af-
fairs during a term which ought to be
one of the most prosperous in the city's
history. let the name of 10 candidate
be marked with cross who may not be
ord in public and private life, TO guard
the city's honor and to uphold its
prndit
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27

Can the prodigious outcries of virtuous
free silver organs against alleged repub-
lican colonization plots be raised for the
purpose of concealing the uncertainty
which is said to exist in the minds of
some thousands Of Colorado voters as
line between that state and Nebraska?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27

Two years ago Mr., Bryan's paper
sold out Mr.. Bryan's candidate for gov
ernor by disposing of two columns of
editorial space daily to the republican
committee for slandering and vilfying
Governor HolcOmb. In order to relieve
Mr.. Bryan from the awkwardness of
the situation sham injunction suit
was rugged up to restrain the paper
from violating Its agreement with the
republicans. This alleged injunction
was, however, never perfected and the
World-Herald continued to print the
abuse OF Governor Holcomb, volun-
tarily and with Mr.. Bryan's knowledge
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27

One of the best men on the republican
ticket is Levi Cox. Although he has
never filed public office Mr. Cox is an
intelligent business man and can be de
pended on to represent the business in
terests of this city and county faithfully
and efficiently.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27

Mr.. Bryan's pretends to stand for the
secrecy of the ballot and election re
form, while Mr.. Bryan's paper is OPP
posing the voting machine, the most
perfect device yet produced for in
surfing the secrecy of the ballot and the
accuracy and honesty of the count.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27

The three proposed amendments relat-
ing to the constitution of the supreme
and district courts and the conduct of
jury trials, are all equally in the interest
Of true economy of time and money, and
should be adopted by an overwhelming
popular vote
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27
FARMERS NATIONAL CONGRESS.
Largest Gathering OF It's Kind Ever
Assembled In AmcrIcn

Largest Gathering OF It's Kind Ever
Assembled In America.
CHICAGO, Oct 26-The call for the next
annual meeting OF the Farmers National
congress was Issued today by President H.
f. Clayton Of Indanola Ia. and Secretary
John NJ. Stahl OF Chicago Tho meeting
Will be held In indianapolis, Ind. November
1913. The regular delegates from each
state are one from each congressional dis.
trlct and two at large, appointed by tho
governor OF the state. Tho heads OF all
agricultural colleges and state agricultural
boards are members by virtue OF their
Offices.
For the Indianapolis meetings the gov
errors OF Indiana, Illinois and Michigan
have appointed 5000 associated delegates.
having all the privileges Of the congress
except voting, The coming meeting prom
ises to be the largest gathering of repre-
sentative agrcuturists ever convened In
the United States, II not In the world. Tho
Farmers congress Is not n secret order and
Is strictly nonpartsau.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27

The election OF contingent supreme
Judges will be fruitless without the
adoption of the amendment enabling
them to hold office. A vote for one
should in every case be extended to
cover both.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27

. Chairman Butler is having hard
time In trying to make the populists be-
lieve that they have not been sold.
sealed and delivered over to the Bryan
democrats. Don't be discouraged. "
says Butler. But they are discouraged.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27

Springfield tMass) Republican.
Postmaster General Wilson left nothing
essential unsaidsswhen he described Mr.
Bryan as IAN eloquent speaker, an able
orator, an extremist and entirely too young
a man to be president OF the United States"
He served with Bryan on the ways and
means committeeS and is well acquainted
with the democratic candidates equipment
as a statesman. trs
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27

Remember that next Saturday, Octo-
Der 81, is the last day on which your
name can be registered for voting at
the coming election. If you have reg
istered yourself, remind your friends
who have not
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27

In reporting sound money meetings in
Kentucky now, the press agents deem
1t necessary to conclude their accounts
mo disorder occurred" In other
words, outbreaks by lawless Bryanites
have become so common in that state
that the absence of violence requires
special mention.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-10-27

Russia is said to be holding back
with its wheat. If so, it is because
the Russian wheat brokers are CON
WINGED that prices will 90 still higher.
1t Is conclusive proof that the recent
squirt in wheat was not n temporary
phenomenon, but Il permanent gain that
will be maintained