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The Press., 1896-12-24

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The Press., 1896-12-24
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The Press., 1896-12-24
Number 39.
A Chamberlain storx.

The remarkable youthfulness of MT. Ohamberlain's. appearance has given rise to many stories. Here is one of them: In the days when he was a mem- ber of MT. Gladstone's administration the distinguished statesman had OOca- sion to cross the Irish sea on 8 day when the boat was overcrowded and there were no berths for all. He was attend. ed by private secretary with Q beard. The private secretary picked acquaint- Rnce with Scotohman, and the Scotch man made a suggestion for the diBtri- button of the party on the principle of age before honors. "You and I. mon," he said, twill occupy the berths. and the wee laddie can just lie himself down on the floor. '
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24

the right OF the city TO compel railroads
30 pay the cost OF constructing and
maintaining viaducts can he indefinitely
hung up any other charter provision that
affects corporations can be nullincd In
the same way. We would therefore
have the anomalous condition that laws,
wen after their validity has been
affirmed by the highest state court, have
no effect and force when they affect
the interests of foreign corporations.
Interpreted in plain English, we would
have equality before the law only for
those who have no access to the federal
courts. Such a condition would rccog-
nizc the foreign corporation as above
the state and beyond its jurisdiction.
and yet the state would be expected to
afford it the same protection and privi-
leges that it does to any of its own
citizens or corporations.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24
personal AND OTHERWISE.

Even General Weyler is sometimes obliged
to recognize the Cuban insurgents.
Hugh Carlisle of Alabama is the largest
land owner In the south. He has 40, 900 acres
and 1000 people pay him rent.
Almost every month brings news OF some
new composition by DR.. Dvorak. The latest
addition Is a concerto for vloloncello.
Ex-senator Butler of South Carolina, since
he retired from politics, has built up the most
lucrative law practice In the state. He says
life.
Sir Francis Scott, commandant Of the
Aehantee expedition, has taken luncheon
with Queen Victoria since his return to
England, and is now one Of the lions of the
moment In London.
King George of Greece recently unveiled
the statue of Lord Byron at Athens. 1t was
made by Chapu and Falguieres. the French
ing toward Greece. a female figure, who
holds out to him a laurel crown.
Fame is not more than a local issue at
because he asserted that Ii Hung Chang
could not go to Russia, as he had been dead
several years. After the wager had been
paid 1t was discovered that the loser had con-
founded Ii Hung Chang with Chang the
Chinese giant.
At the battle of Candelaria the Spanish
forces, surrounded by the enemy. cut their
way out and escaped, after two hours Of hot
with a loss of two captains aid five
men killed. Weyler may be a butcher in
some other respects, but in his editing OF
news dispatches he is as humane as the
sultan of Turkey.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24

ono ina, has ever been found faithfoi. Md we
believe the trust will be placed IN good hands
" he 10 named as the standard bearer. Let
US stand by Barnes.
West Point Republican (rcp): No mai
has a greater claim upon the republicans OF
Nebraska than G. G, McNish, II long and
dillgent party service Is any criterion. In
coming out as a candidate for state treas
urer he has the hearty support Of che ablest
glad Of an opportunity to pay It's respects
TO this great party worker. aud the Repub-
lican misses It's guess II the entire north
eastern Nebraska does not become enthu-
siastic over Macs" candidacy.
Wayne Republican (rep): Hon. c. O..
McNish, that true. tried and staunch re-
publican OF wlsuer, who has been chairman
district during the last two congressional
campaigns, and whose superb management
resulted In success, Is a candidate before
the republicans of the state for the office
OF state treasurer. II is unnecessary to
speak OF his qualifications for the position;
they are we'll known. The race between MIR.
McNish and George Brooks Of Knox county
viii be interesting, as both are great workers.
Crawford Gazette Gcp); A most energetic
man is George A. Brooks Of Bazile Mills.
Knox county, this state. He is after the
nomination on the republican ticket for state
treasurer, and has big odds in his favor. He
has friends, firm and true, in every county In
the state, who will each drop his little mite
of influence into the political pot. and as the
steam clears away after the convention we
shall see the name of George A.. Brooks In
plain letters as the choice OF the delegates
for the state treaSurership. 1t Is generally
conceded that In this case nomination means
election, and at this time there is little doubt
that this gentleman will be nominated.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24

Lincoln liquor dealers should learn
the lesson long ago learned by their
Omaha associates that monkeying with
the Nebraska license law is not unlike
%monkeying with the buzz-saw. Every
time the license law has been carried
to the supreme court for further adjudi-
cation 1t has been construed more
strictly than before. The license fee
was originally paid in installments, but
when the point was raised in court it
was held that it must be paid in lump
sum in advance. 1t is idle to expect the
judges to reverse themselves on this.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24
AFTER THE STATE OFFICES.

Niobrara Tribune (rep): Hon. A. g..
Barnes Of Ponca is a prominent candidate
for the republican nomination for attorney
general. The Tribune sincerely hopes he
may be successful. 'Rah for ALI!
WE'LL Frontier (rep): The candidacy of
Mr.. McNish will make great inroads on
Brooks strength in this section. Many
people who in any other event would be
for Brooks are whooping it up for McNish.
Tilden Citizen rep): George A. Brooks
Of Bazile Mills is said to be a candidate for
state treasurer on the republican ticket.
Mr.. Brooks has a wide circle of friends who
would be glad to see him attain that position.
Wakefield Republican rep): Hon. A. E.
Barnes of Ponca is a prominent and promis-
ing candidate for the republican nomination
for attorney general. If marked ability and
answering party fealty for more than a
score of years are to count for anything,
Mr.. Barnes stands a good show for the nom
ination.
Stanton Register (pop): c. c. McNish is
now being put forward as a candidate for
state treasurer on the republican ticket. His
withdrawal from the race for congress will
no doubt please some of the otl er candidates
for that office, fer Mac is a rustler and when
he wants anything in the political line he
goes after it hard. If a republican is to be
elected to the state treasurer's office it might
as we'll be McNish as any other.
Ponca Journal (rep.): The degree of en-
enlargement over the state which Counselor
Barnes of this city Is receiving in his con-
templated candidacy for the office of attor-
ney general is evidence that he can make
a strong pull for the nomination with most
favorable prospects of success. Should he
decide to enter the race, Dixon county and
northeastern Nebraska will hasten to give
him their cordial and united support.
Wayne Republican (rep): There are
reasons for northeast Nebraska to
expect something at the hands of the repub-
lican state convention when it assemblies at
She helps year after year to roll up
the majcritLes that make the election of re-
sure and now seeks a fitting recog-
niticn. Our nelghboring county of Dixon is
going to ask that convention to place the
for attorney general on one of
her worthy sons, A. T.. Barnes Of Ponca. He
Is an able lawyer, a republican always, and |
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24
BOth Men FatnIIy Injured.

COLUMBUS, o.. March GA tragedy
which will result in the death of two men
occurred Sunday afternoon near Brice, a
small station about ten miles southeast of
this city. The participants in the affair
were Elijah Rutter. white, and John White.
colored. The trouble originated over the
formers wife, with whom Rutter claimed
White was familiar. The men met at a
barn on a farm where White worked, when
Rutter assaulted White with a corn knife.
The latter drew a revolver and fired twice
at his antagonist, both balls taking effect,
one in the left leg and the other in the
right lung. White received a cut four inches
in length across the head, fracturing the
skull. Physicians say the men are fatally
injured.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24
Lost Il Valuable SatcheI.

BALTIMORE, March 23.-H. R. Kendall,
who said he was employed by ]. p. Morgan
& Co., the New York bankers, reported at
Camden station last night that he had lost
a satchel containing $40, 900 Of securities on
a Baltimore G. Ohio train between here and
Washington. Mr.. Kendall said he was on his
way home from Cincinnati, and after leaving
Washington fell asleep. When he awoke the
satchel, which he had left in the rack above
him, was gone. He notified the Baltimore
& Ohio authorities. and then proceeded to
New York. Members of the firm of j. p.
Morgan & Co. in this city deny all knowl-
edge of H.. r. Kendall. 1t Is also denied at
the banking house that there has been a
loss of 800, 900 in the manner described in
the foregoing dispatch from Baltimore.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24

There is a law on the statute books
somewhere which provides that rela-
tives of insane persons shall pay the
county a reasonable charge for keeping
such wards. This law has never proved
of much benefit to Douglas county for
for the county board to put it into effect.
There is good reason to believe that
many patients received at the hospital
have been placed there by well-to-do
relatives who ought to be glad to pay
the county for caring for them.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24
BoATNER,s PLACE REMAINS VACANT.
No One VIII he Appointed on the
pncinc RondS Committee.

wv o" 4 he W" INV
Pacific Roads Committee.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-Whatever Pa
cifc railroad bill Is presented to the house
probably will be the Joint production of the
house and senate committees. The subcom-
mittee of FIVE appointed by Chairman Powers
is waiting for the senate committee to select
a similar body to meet it before it begins
work, and it is expected that joint confer
ences will be held within a week.
1t IL understood that Speaker Reed will
not select a successor to Mr.. Boatner of
Louisiana on the committee for several rea-
sons. Mr.. Boatner, who was unseated last
week, confidently predicts that he will be
reelected at the special election to be held
within the month, and will again take his
seat in the house and resume his committee
work. A member who had paid no %particu-
lar attention to the subject would be at a
disadvantage to Join the committee at this
time, because there have been many hear
ings and committee discussions, which he
would have missed. and which would be
somewhat essential to a complete under
standing of the legislation. In the last con-
gress Mr.. Boatner led the opposition to the
funding bill. and his views are unchanged,
80 that the California delegation, which is
working for foreclosure. is anxious for his
on the committee.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24
BAyARD WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED.
No Provision to that ERect in the
RcMOIutiOns of CcnSure.

No Provision to that Effect In the
Resolutions OF Ccnsure.
WASHINGTON, March 23.-Ambassador
Bayard will not receive any official notice of
the oensure passed upon him by the house
of representatives last week unless Secre-
tary Olney should decide to bring the mat
ter to his attention, which members con-
slider improbable. There was no provision
contained in the resolution for bringing it
to the ambassadors attention. Communica-
tions with members of the diplomatic serv-
ice are properly made through the State
department. and a clause might have been
attached to the resolutions requesting the
president or the secretary of state to trans
nit them to Ambassador Bayard, but this
was not done. Neither the speaker of the
house nor the clerk is authorized to send
the resolutions to Mr.. Bayard, and neither
Of them will do so without authority. 1t
is unlikely therefore that the ambassador
will make any reply to the censure officially,
members believe, although. Of course, If he
care to do so, he may deal with the matter
in his official correspondence with the de-
partment
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24


A railroad from Sioux City to North
Platte connecting with the Union Pa
cific at the latter point may be a very
desirable line and one that would prove
of benefit to the people in the territory
which it would traverse. There is no
more reason, however, why the govern
ment should advance the money to build
1t any more than it should advance the
money for a new road from New York
to Chicago. The governments expert
nee with the bond-aided Pacific roads
is not such that would invite it to go
deeper into the business. If Sioux City
wants a railroad connection with North
Platte 1t should go about getting it the
same way it would go about getting a
new road to Manitoba. Congress has
nothing to do with 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24

There Is an essential difference be
tween members of the United States
senate and their constituents. The peo-
pie are generally in favor of direct popu-
lar election of senator's. The senators
prefer to retain the ladder by which
they themselves have climbed into the
senate chamber. The people might be
tempted to lay more stress on public
service, honesty and ability than on po-
litical shrewdness and corporate back
ing, The senators would much rather
make merit the test for every other
government officer and employe but
themselves. That is why the senate is
not enthusiastic over the proposed con
stltutional amendment providing for u
change In the method OF choosing SEN
ators.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24

One report has it that the Second
infantry stationed at Fort 6maha will
be transferred to the southwest, an
other that it will go to Fort Sheridan
and finally work its way to down east
stations. For many years the Second
infantry has been stationed in the west.
1t can gain little by a transfer eastward,
but it goes without saying that regi-
ments which, have seen little or no
frontier service can profit immensely
by transfer to western posts.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24
NEARLY III For RECUROCITY.

The responses thus far received to the
inquiries sent out by the subcommittee
Of the committee on ways and means
in regard to reciprocity are nearly all
unequivocal endorsements of that pol
icy. Manufacturers, merchants and rep
resentatives of the agricultural inter
ests strongly express themselves in ia
Won of reciprocal trade agreements as a
wise and sound policy for all American
interests and from the expressions that
have already been secured by the com
mittee it is safe to say that when 1T
shall have completed its inquiry 1t will
be found that there Is practically unani-
nous sentiment for reciprocity among
the business interests of the country,
the opposition to it constituting a small
and unimportant minority.
AS one of those responding to the
committees inquiries well says, reci-
procity is a purely business matter,
having nothing whatever to do with
politics. The simple question with re-
gard to it is whether it is a practicable
means of increasing our with
other countries, particularly the indie
pendent countries of this hemisphere.
The brief trial of this policy, though
the results, as n whole, were not so
valuable as was expected, demonstrated
its merits and justities the prevailing
opinion that it ought to be restored
just as soon as its restoration can be
accomplished. That is manifestly the
desire of the business interests of the
United States and it would be well
coined by the countries south of us.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24

The two political divisions in South
Omaha havebput up municipal tickets
and the issues are Joined. In view Of
the fact that the strength of opposing
parties is about equal, voters of the
Magic City will do well to pick the best
men on eitherssticket and decline to obey
the behests of party whips. What
South Omaha wants is honest govern
ment, and the only way to insure it is
to elect competent, straightforward
men to office.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24
or A MASSACRE pnronp.
How TurLish Troops Ensnne Ia an
Armenian Slaughter.

How Turkish Troops Ennnn Ia mn
Armenian Slaughter.
NEW YORK, March 2S.-Mihtam palma.
Jan. an Armenian refugee who recently es-
capped from Turkey and recently arrived here.
mld last night: THE massacre In Marsovan
occurred on November Is last. The FIRST
thing on the morning Of the massacre was to
put a guard q Turkish soldiers around the
American college. This was to protect the
college from attack. Two or three houses
In the town in which naturalized American
citizens lived were also guarded, though these
naturalized citizens were hrmenians by birth.
The Turkish soldiers began by killing in
cold blood all the Armenians whom they
found in the market. They did this. partly
with guns, partly with bayonets and partly
with hatchete. Then they murdered all the
ArmeniauS whom they found in the streets.
They did not. however, enter any Armenian
houses except four, where several women
were assaulted and killed.
Meanwhile each OF the five mosques In the
town had a Turk crying out every Ave min
utes that the Armonians were sacling the
mosques and killing the Turks. This added
greatly to the public excitement and added
the Turkish populaoe to the ~soldiery.
"0nly 100 persons were killed in all the
massacre In Marsovan. 1t was freely ac-
knowledged by the soldiers that the Armeni-
ans were killed by direct orders from Con-
stantinople. There are altogether $500, 900
Armenians under Turkish dominion, and II
they remain under that rule for ten years
longer they will be exterminated or con-
verted to Mohammedism.
Between 10000 and $1,000 Armenians have
been massacred up to the present time. The
governor of the district is now busy arrest
ing all the young Armenian men whom his
soldiers or police find in the streets. The
result OF this measure is that all the young
men are keeping in the houses and sending
out the old men to buy food"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24


The %councid committee and city Off
Gals are stih considering the subject
of %rcfunding d portion of the city debt.
There seems fb'be no division of opinion
as to the Necessity of funding the
debt. The Question is, What rate of
interest shall Omaha pay on the new
issue? Right here the city government
is confronted by the fact that treasury
defalcations and loose methods that
have heretofore prevailed in the city
hall initiate against Omaha in the
none ccnters of the east. II ought to
be possible to float 4 per cent bonds of
a city that has always met every obliga-
ton and is certain to continue to DO so.
The statement of brokers' that anything
less than AZ per cent bonds cannot he
sold must be taken with n grain of al
..-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24
NOT ABOVE THE Law.

The railroads have given 1t out that
they propose to resist the decree in the
viaduct case decided against them last
week by invoking the federal supreme
court. Their lawyers also announced
that they had anticipated al adverse
decision in the state courts and had
begun to prepare the papers before the
decision was rendered. If we are not
very much mistaken the federal SUI
prense court has already disposed of
cases similar to this, the decisions being
in line with those of the state supreme
court. .
1t is quite evident the railroads
are turning to the federal court solely
for the purpose of delay in order to de-
priye this city of its rights to the last
possible day. The issue presented by
such a course is whether the railroads
can hang up a state law at pleasure.
Ip the maximum rate cases the original
action was in the federal courts, and
while the proceedings We're without
precedent there was no decree by n
state supreme court adiudging the legis-
lation to be valid and binding. If the
provisions of the charter relating TO
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24
Good Thtng-Push II Along.

The announcement that President Cleve-
land will soon extend the civil service rules
so as to embrace all clerical employees CT
the government Is not surprising. At ples-
ent nearly 80 par cent OF all such employees
are under the rules and it 10 but logical that
the rest should be placed on the same foot
ing. Every president and head of depart
ment who has held office since the civil serv-
Ice law was passsd has become a convert
to it's operation. and public opinion has
finally accepted 1T as a distinct improve
ment on the old spells system, not perfect
certainly, but a step in the light direction.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24

BY all means make Omaha more
beautiful. The first step toward max
ing Omaha more beautiful must be re-
placing the u~nsightly remnants of
wooden pavements on our principal
thoroughfares with new M substantial
Dayements.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24
OLNEY ON BERING SEA CLAIMS.
Suggests Several Changes I'm the
british Treaty.

Several Changes In the
british Treaty.
WASHINGTON. March 23.-The senate
committee on foreign relations today had
Secretary Olney before 1t. and asked him
questions concerning the treaty for the
commission to hear and adjust the claims
Of British eealers against the United States
for seizures in Boring sea. The committee
some time ago amended the treaty in some
minor particulars and reported it to the sem
ate. 1t has not been referred back to the
committee, but 1t is probable that such a
request will be made when the senate is
next in executive session. in order that
changes suggested by Secretary Olney and
members Of the committee may be made.
Although there are not now pending any
claims Of American sealers against Great
Britain, the amended treaty will provide
that If there are any such they may be con-
sidered by the commission.
Other foreign matters were not discussed
with Mr.. Olney, although it was supposed at
first that his visit had some reference to the
Cuban situation.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24

In all of the great party conventions
his year the committee on credentials
will assume more than usual impor-
lance. Deciding which of the contest
Ing delegations are entitled to seats will
have a most important influence on
deciding whom the delegates shall honor
with their nominations.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24

To confess the honest truth there is
no system of irrigation that will COM
pare with irrigation direct from the
heavens above. An abundance of snow
and rain would render artificial moist
ure on Nebraska farms superhuous-in
fact, artificial moisture is superfluous
for the greater part Of the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-03-24
Who is to Get the Money!

Congressman Meiklejohn has asked for an
appropriation from the $44. 600, 900 Pacific
fund to assist in building a railroad
from Sioux City southwest to North Platte.
The scheme may be all right, but it might
lot be impertinent at this time to ask to
whom the appropriation is to go and what
railroad syndicate will get the money.