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Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17
PROPOSING RADICAL TREATMENT.


There appears to be n disposition in
congress to apply radical treatment to
the seal fisheries. 1t is stated that the
senate foreign relations committee has
practically decided to favorably report
the bill which gives authority to the
president to have killed all seals within
the jurisdiction of the United States
in Behring sea. unless other govern
ments Interested will enter into an
agreement with this country for the
better protection of the seals while the
matter of permanent protection is under
consideration by an International COM
mission provided for in the bill.
Some such action as this is manifestly
necessary to bring the other govern
ments Interested, particularly Great
Britain. to a realization to their duty in
this matter. The government of the
United States has been most perscver-
ing in its efforts to obtain adequate
protection for the seal fisheries, which
constitute a most important interest. es-
pecially to this country, out the British
government has shown little DISPOSE
ton to accord the matter the considera-
ton which its Importance merits. In
tluenced, undoubtedly, by the Canadian
government, which has always been
friendly to the seal poachers, the Brit
ish government has failed to render the
assistance thai was expected of it in
preventing the wholesale destruction
of the seals. 1t is true that it has made
sOme showing of concern in the matter,
but its action has been far short of
what is required. Perhaps the refusal
Of congress to pay the damages for the
seizure of Canadian s~ealerS, as agreed
upon by the secretary of state III the
British ambassador, may have had
something to do with this, but what
ever the motive, the fact remains that
the British government has not given
ever respectful consideration to the re-
quest of the United States for joint
action to protect the seals and has
wholly disappointed the reasonable ex-
pectations of our government.
The result has been Il ruthless slaugh-
ter of the seals, regardless of sex, and
If this is continued it is only IA question
of ii short time, according to the opinion
of experts, when the seals will be ex-
terminated. Rather than permit this
to be done by the poachers it Is urged
that this government should take all
the seals within its Jurisdiction in the
waters of Bering sea and sell the skins.
The government has derived a consider
able revenue from the seal fisheries.
but it is evident it canno expect much
more under present conditions. The
radical policy proposed would put an
end to what has been Il source of more
or less international irritation, but it
is probable that IL the bill under consld-
Grafton shall pass the other interested
governments will be induced to take the
action required for the protection of
thp SpaIS.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17
roLfcr. pEw. prLp,T AND PRESS.

f'lffft To- IL vs. ILIfI avn IhfNNs
4 scrccd that bears the unmistakable
earinarks Of Paul Vandervoort appears
! over a spurious signature In the Sunday
| World-lIcrald under the caption of "a
Pew Editorial" The chief scribe and
phariSce of the police commission at
tempts TO take Rev. Frank Crane to
task for failing to commend the new
board for the great moral reform
| wrought in Omaha since its advent to
power. I'VE have waited IN vain.'
says the pious mountcbank, "for any
word of communication from Mr..
Cranes pulpit or any other pulpit in
the city. Neither have they (thc police
board been commended by the press;
all of which shows that there is no
encouragement for men in authority to
enforce the laws outside of the knowl-
edge that they have tried faithfully to
do their duty"
This is decidedly cheeky. We appre-
bend that Rev. Frank Crane and other
Omaha ministers know a hawk from
n hand-saw. They have encountered
wolves in sleeps clothing before and
are not to be hoodwinked or deceived
by shams and frauds. They know re-
form when they see it, but up to date
they have waited in vain for the gcnu-
inc article.
What has the board done in the di-
rection of police reform and the honest
enforcement of law? It's first act was
- l.-.g r... Al. -..,
chief. who had introduced discipline
among the men and banisiled indccency
from the social evil district and to re-
iustate and promote officers who had
scandalized the force. The v~ninglorious
boast hat 'tle city Is no longer dis
graced by the collection of monthly
ines from the unfortunate deniZens of
the burnt district" Is mere chaff that
will blind nobody. 1t is nothing more
nor less than II bid for the political ia
vor and support of the vicious and de-
PRAYED in exchange for immunity from
the penalties prescribed by law. Its
inevitable effect is to subject "the UNI
~fortunatcs" to periodic contributions
and %blncknail.
The assertion that great vigilance has
been exercised in the granting of liquor
licenses and that the Sunday closing
law is enforced as before Is
equally untrue and brazen. Has not
the board, in spite of formal protests,
granted licenses to some CT the most
notorious resorts in which the lowest
and yilest of all cOlors and Of both
sexes cOngregate to gamble aud ca
rouse weekdays and Sundays? Did not
the board grant n license to Il dealer
who was proved by competent testi-
mony to have made q speciality of in
discriminate Sunday liquor selling?
And how does it come that the efficient
detectives which Nandervoort and his
associates have foisted upon the police
payroll have been unable up to this
day to locate gambling houses or sup
press the systematic sale of lottery
tickets?
We venture to say that it is not the
disposition of the pulpit any more than
it is of the press to withhold commend
alton from public officers who endeavOr
faithfully to perform their duties. Blu
Il conscientious pulpit and an honest
press will never lend themselves to any
such barefaced imposture as is sought
to be peIpetrated upon the people of
Omaha under the cloak of police re-
form.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17
IN STATE POLITICAL CIRCLES.

Kearney Hub: People continue TO dis
cuss John Mallalieu as a possibility for gov
ernor, even though he disclaims any though.
Of being a candidate.
stanton Picket: The Oakland Republican
evidently has It's gall with 1t when 1t eve,
suggests the possibility of Tom Majors aol
being a candidate for governor.
McCook Tribune: Secretary Of state Piper
can easily read his title clear to q renomi.
nation next fall, II is customary. And hC
has deserved 1t by his efficient service in the
secretary's office.
Weeping Water Republican: Hon. Orlando
left will stand a good show to receive the
republican nomination for governor. MIR
Tefft has always been recognized as bcinr
one of the foremost leaders in the state
senate, and his ability has always been used
for the best interests OF the state. No bet
ter man, in our judgment, can be named
than Orlando Tent.
Niobrara Tribune: All this talk OF our
exchanges about c. c. McNish being a caudi.
date for state treasurer or not being a can
didate for congress 10 blind guessing and
premature. The facts are that Nc. has
not expressed himself on either matter. II
he wants to go to congress as the successor
Of Meiklejohn he can, beyond a question. be
nominated and elected. but 1t 10 extremely
doubtful IL he could be nominated for treas
urer, though no one doubts but that he would
make a good one, but it is a large field and
a strong one. too.
Plattemouth Tribune: There has been a
very gratifying expression of good will
throughout the state coupled with the name
of Cass %county's distinguished citizen. Hon.
Orlando Teft, in regard to the republican
gubernatorial nomination. Mr.. Tent. dur
ing his many years of public service, has
gained the respect and esteem of every citi-
zen in the state. and Cass county should
certainly be proud of the recognition accorded
the ability and personality of one of her hon
ored sona. Let old Cass present her claims
with a united front, and in no uncertain
tones.
Randolph Times: We are pleased to
learn. direct from himself, that Hon. Eugene
Moore, Familiarity known by his old friends
and numerous acquaintances as plain Gene
Moore. now state auditor. has definitely de-
cided to make the race for the nomination for
governor, and is in the race to win. So
far as we are concerned personally, we
shall be very glad indeed to record the sue
cess of Mr.. Moore. and we believe the party
will make no mistake in selecting him as
its candidate. He is worthy and has shown
himself capable and honest in the discharge
of public duty.
York vidette: Now that Editor Chapman
of the Broken Bow Republican has figured
1t out that Custer county has q safe repub-
lican majority, the question arises. who will
step into the arena with Governor "Si'' and
battle for congressional honors. To one at
safe distance from the fight it looks as IL
Hon. A. Il. Cady would come as near car
rying off the trophy as any one yet named.
But the republicans of Howard county-and,
incidentally, Cady-are yet undetermined
whether 1t shall be Governor Cady" or
Congressman Cady.' In either place he
would distinguish himself In a manner credit
able to his constituents.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17


road. recommends the creation Of a
commission 70 Regulate taxation. valu,
ations should be fixed by competent
real estate me- and cqualized by the
commission III case Of complaint.
Samuel w. yAlerton, a wealthy capt
talist. favors a. single assessment dis
trict for the city of Chicago. Citing an
example of unequal assessments, he
declares that he paid $500 as taxes on
his house and lot worth 100000, while
the Chicago Union Stock Yards com
pany, with a capital stock of $4,000
600, pays $4,000 in taxes, whereas at
the same ratio it should have paid
S2OO.OO0. Harlow n. Higinbotham.
another capitalist, favors the creation of
a tax commission composed of three or
five men, with full power to fix valu-
alton. The commission should be in
session the year round and their books
accessible to all taxpayers ut all times.
When all protests are heard and all
valuations fixed the figures on real
property should stand for four years, at
the end of which time n ~revaluation
should be made. The improvements on
lands should be revalued yearly, as
buildings might deteriorate in value and
the owner be entitled to Il reduction. or
new buildings might replace old ones
or extensive repairs be made emitting
the municipality TO a greater revenue.
Samuel h. Chase, recorder of deeds
for Cook county, advocates the abolition
of personal taxes altogether and the
substitution of an occupation tax.
"If every merchant" he continues.
"werc required to pay a license on his
annual transactions, so small even as
one-tenth of 1 per cent-S1 on each
S%1,OO0-the amount produced would be
easily ten times greater han that now
obtained in a futile effort to assess and
tax personal property. Under n license
system Il man wishing to furnish n
home would have to pay the tax. for
the merchant would add it to the selling
price. After the individual had once
paid Il tax on household property he
would be free from further taxation on
that property. Any new property
bought would be subject to the per-
centnge for the license. but the owner
would not be compelled to pay year
after year n tax on the same property.
which at the present rate of 10 per cent
would practically involve c%oniiscation
in ten years. so far rs relates to the
assessment of merchandise and house
hold goods this plan might be pursued
to advantage. But when il comes to
the assessment of the movable property
and plants of large corporations, there
would necessarily have to be a plan
adapted to their respective conditions.
So far as Omaha is concerned no ma
terial change from the existing system
can be effected until after we shall
have remodeled the revenue laws and
the city charter. Meantime there is
food for thought in the ideas advanced
by people interested in the tax reform
movement in Chicago. -"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

THITH1tTpNTd LNUSVT, 9
There is no one who knows the truth whc
does not know that political partnership
makes the taxpayers pay enormous tributes
to these political jobbers and traders. The
most intelligent citizens. the most public.
spirited and sagacious men Of business. &c
to the polls and there vote as republicans
or as democrats for the candidates of their
respective parties. regardless of the candi-
dates moral or mental qualifications. Re
publicanS vote for republican candidates
whose official records they know to be
blackened with corrupt practices. and dem
ocrats vote for the candidates of their party
whom they know by their official records
to be incompetent. dishonest and venal. Re
publicans and democrats do this In the fu!l
and perfect knowledge that there is no politi-
cal principle in municipal government.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17
Few Identified the Snap.
GnrinrEnf.I .AlpEa D.nYIlinn.

Next time the government makes a loan
1t will have to require a check or deposit
from bidders as a guaranty of good faith
and financial standing, or be overwhelmed
with bogus bids. The case OF the New York
office boy who bid for $3.50, 900 of the bonds
at a price to be accepted. and who sold out
his rights for $4,000 on an investment of 2
cents; and the case of two impecunious
bucket shop spectators at Boston, who fig
ured with the biggest financial houses there
In the bidding, and made a small fortune
in the same way without investing or risking
any money-these cases, and there are doubt
less many more like them. show what was
possible under the terms of the governments
recent advertisement, and family indicate
what may be expected il another loan should
be offered on the same terms. Then would
the French and all other records of oversub-
scriptions to a public loan be buried out of
sight.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

The proposed new labor party wants
to cut the bridges behind 1t that lead to
all the old parties and to quarantine its
candidates against even contact with
opponents for fear their principles may
possibly be contagious. In its eyes each
of the old political parties is equally
bad with the Others. But where will
the new party get its recruits il it can
not draw on the rank and file of the
old parties? Are its members to be
born into the party2
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17
Twin Evils in Western states.
Kansas city Times

The railroads have been to blame for
the feeling raised against them. very
largely. 1t is not pleasant for a farmer
to have to be content with low prices for
grain in order TO help pay interest ON wa
tered stock. The farmers alliance was not
created by sn imaginary state OF affairs.
Hostility to railroads in Kansas has been
not without reason. Yet the fault has been
equally with the sandbag, blackmailing leg
isletor that the free pass system has been
so largely extended.
II is to be hoped that the railroads will
stand by their decision to cut down the
pass lists. The discrimination against the
poor farmer in favor OF the politician is I'M
fair, TO say the least. Ii the railroads will
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17
IN "CANDLETIM ID.
Chicago Record.
DON'T RE SORRY.

+. L. Stanton in the Times-Herafd.
Don't be sorry, mo'ners, when de sun don't
shine;
Woil' ia full err trouble en- complainin';
But still dey is "A blossom what's a-growin'
on de vine:
De storm is BLOWN over, en- de weather's
lookin' fine,
En- de fel's is smel.in' sweeter fer de
rainin'!
Don't be sorry. mo'ners, when de night
come down.:
pvWt q i1tin stayy,s u . ne sn aepea,in.
all aToun';
Somewhat de days a-breakin', en- de bells
err glory SCUM,
En- de birds'il be singln' on termorrer!
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

Louisville Couricr-Journal
There Is undoubtedly plenty OF patriotism
in the country, but it was not patriotism
which foated the recent bond issue. 1t was
thrift. Horatio. thrift" The people knew
the bonds were a good Investment, and
they took them. not to help the government.
but to help themselves. And they are
'patriotically" drawing gold from the treas
ury every day to pay for these bonds. This
sort of patriotism could be well dispensed
with, but it will not be until the mischievous
greenbacks and treasury notes are retired.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

A great strike is in progress in Ger
many. extending through Il number of
the larger towns and cities. Labor
than labor in this country and foreign
employers have periodic labor troubles
to contend with just as do those here.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17
Fort Omaha DjH Should De Passed.

A bill has been introduced in congress,
and will. undoubtedly, be passed. granting
Fort Omaha to the state of Nebraska to be
used as a military school. This adds an
other feather to Omaha's cap, and the citi-
zena Of that burg should feel proud Of the
way Nebraska's congressman always unite
on any question affecting the honor and pros
perity of the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

May 1t not be pertinent to ask what
has become of the resolution introduced
by Governor Holcomb before the State
Board Of Educational Lands and Funds,
instructing the treasurer TO invest the
ilde school money, from which the state
Is securing no returns, In interest
bearing registered state warrants?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

Councilman Hascall is supposed to
represent the First ward, and his reso-
luton In favor of expediting the pro-
posed union depot project may be taken
as representing the wishes of his con-
stituency. AT any rate resolutions in
favor OF the union depot are In order
and are in accord with popular senti-
mant
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

Huntington pretends that lie wants
to pay the debt which the Central Pa
cific owes the government. But Hunt.
ington has no idea of paying the debt
or any part of it himself. What he
really wants is more time to exact ex-
tortion from the people compelled to
p~atronize that road and to force them
to provide the money with which the
government debt may be paid off.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17
The nepnhIicun Horixon.

The republican party is forty years old in
1896. and never, in IT'S whole history were its
prospects for victory in a presidential cam
paign brighter than they are this year. Many
republicans thought, the outlook was some
s sm1' 1s s19OI but ri 10 republican eru sns" has as any any s aSea
feeling at present, In the three years
named, when the ~eiection returns were over
whelmingly in tavbrlof the republicans, many
democrats had high hopes of victory for their
party during most OF the campaign. II
would be hard TO find a democrat in that
mood In 1896.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

some of the more pugnacious mem
bers of the house threaten TO have their
political garden sass or to force Secre-
tary Morton to vacate his place ut the
head of the Department of Agriculture.
All we have to say to these seedy states
men is that they do not know Secretary
Morton and that they, therefore, have no
conception of the magnitude OF the self
imposed job they have undertaken TO
perform.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17
Don't Get Gay.

ne" II PUN anu ENPTts3.
Secretary Carlisle may get the absurd notion
into his head that II is time to offer another
issue. He SHOULD beware of any such idea.
The government that borrows money merely
because its credit IS good is as big a fool
as the man who buys a lot Of dry goods he
doesn't need, simply because the storekeeper
10 willing to charge them.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

Should 1t t%ranspire that Councilman
Lemly has voluntarily vacated his seat
and removed his residence to another
state, the council will have another va
Cancy to fill.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

When the Omaha jObbers return
from their Colorado excursion they
might find it profitable to organize an
excursion into northern Nebraska and
South Dakota. That field Is naturally
tributary to Omaha, but has been sadly
neglected while more remote regions
have received special attention.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

If our pseudo-democratic contempt
rary could only embroil the two Omaha
representatives in congress to a degree
that would prevent them from working
in harmony for measures of local i'm
portance how happy it would be.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17
A Refreshing Chunk of Truth.

Senator Smith of New Jersey expresses no
more disgust with the iinbecility of con-
gress than is felt by the whole country,
when he says that the only thing congress
can do is to pass the appropriations bills and
so home. The senator is right, and II Is re-
freshing to find a senator so nearly in ac-
cord with the popular sentiment, who is
courageous enough to tell his colleagues the
plain. unvarnished truth.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

Complaint is made about the INSULT
cheney of city prisoners rations. What
10 you expect to get for o cents a meal?
Do you expect roast turkey and cram
berries, with plum pudding al a side
dish?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17
VIII Nebraska Reciproca.e.

Coed for lowa!' says The Omaha Bee.
ut Is the first state to officially endorne the
Transmississippi exposition. Iowa deserves
credit for its prompt support of this project
and it will be accorded full credit" Now
il Nebraska will only fall in line and en-.
dorse the Iowa man for president the thing
would be even.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

TV'TVW NIOUVs
Senator Smith OF New Jersey thinks the
Monroe doctrine has been sufficiently en-
phasized by the president and that there is
no occasion for congress to "resolute." a
good many people agree with Senator Smith
In his opinion.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

Another new political party born and
in Omaha, too. But fortunately or un-
fortunately, the infant mortality among
political parties is as great, if not
greater, than among human beings.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

Two of the Illinois delegation in con-
gress already have their denominations
securely in their pockets. The Illinois
statesman believes in the adage about
the early worm
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17
InexpIicnblc Pcrver.ity.

Globe-Dcmocrat. -
1t Is a singular fact that more fuss is being
made about silver in Missouri, where not
an ounce of it is produced. than in any of
tho states where the mines are located.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17
He IL II Rustlcr.

There Is no use denying that Congress
man Dave Mercer gets mere fat out OF the
federal pan for his district than is got by
all the balance OF NebraJha's congressman.
Davo is a ruatler, and that counts for more
than fine speeches down at Washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

Fall into line for the Transmississippi
exposition. The least every representa-
tive business man and property owner
can do to help it along is to put his
name down on the stock subscription
list.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

Are we to have retrenchment in
every municipal department except the
police force? 1t looks very much that
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

All quiet along Salt creek! Not an eX-
plosion in the neighborhood of the state
penitcntiary in over a week.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

Omaha viii entertain one of the re-
publican state conventions and all the
state conventions of all other parties
that have the gopd sense to! decide upon
OmAha as their meeting plnGe. ! 90 ~
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

Washington Star: 'Doan ledge by pear
ances." said Uncle Eben. Many a boy
gifts err ice-col baf wifi is skates on by dom
jes' dat"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

quit issuing passes and fight their battles
against sandbag legislation In the open in
stead of under cover the free pass scandal
will quickly terminate.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

If good things improve with age, those
El paso prize fights ought soon to be
better than 15-ycar-old whisky.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

Life: Wil.ie-I know sister would be glad
to o GO skating With you; Ringwayn,What
been dying all winter to have you break
the Ice"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17
srArrMENT OF CALCULATIONS.

George u. 7zscliuck, secretary OF The Bse Pub
fishing company. being duly sworn. SAYS that the
actual number " full and complete coples OF Tue
Daily Morning. Ercning and sunday Bee printed
during the month OF January. 1896. was us foi-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

Truth: Willie-I knew you were coming
tonight.
Castleton-Why, Willie?
Willie-Sister has been asleep all the aft
ernoon.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-02-17

Boston Transcript: Mrs. Graves says her
husband Is the most conslderate of morta.s.
why she says. II might wear a bonnet
for ten years. and he would never hurt my
feelings. by telling me how shabby 1t
looked"