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Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07
ALLEGED ANGLO-SPANISH ALLIANCE

ALLEGED ANGLO-SPANISH ALLIANCE.
There are plausible features in the re-
port of an alliance between England
! and Spain. 1t is conceivable that Eng
land should desire the privilege of using
the Spanish harbors on the Mediter-
ranean for the refitting and shelter of
her war vessels and for other advan-
tages which such n concession would
give her in the event of war which
| would require the use of a large navy
in that quarter. But the statement that
in return for this concession Great
Britain will give support to Spain in
her Cuban conflict is highly improbable.
The British government fully under
stands that any assistance rendered to
Spain in that direction would be re-
sented by the United States and would
nave the effect of reviving here the feel
ing of hostility toward England which
it has required great effort on the part
of the conservative element in the coun-
try to subdue. 1t would introduce Il
new complication more serious than the
Venezuela question and would invoke
IL DEuteSt iEoln III Nioit AiiciiSuhp pew
pie, whereas in the Venezuela matter Il
large number do not believe that our
government is called upon to take any
extreme step. There is not a man In
the country, however, who would not
justify our government in going to any
extent in resenting British i%nterposi-
ton in behalf of Spain in Cuba. Eng
land desires to maintain and strengthen
peaceful relations with h United
States. The present government has
given the strongest assurances of this
and there is no reason to doubt its sin
certify. 1t is entirely safe to say, there
fore, that there Is no alliance between
England and Spain that involves the
remotest danger to the friendly relations
between the former and the United
Stntas
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

The Golden club is contemplating n
grand celebration OF the fiftieth ami
vcrsary of tie repeal of the corn laws.
When these laws were repealed it was
freely predicted by the enthusiastic
Cobdenites that in less than a decade
the whole civilized world would have
accepted h ehdoetrine of free trade and
have adopted a free trade policy. Fifty
years have passed and the conclusive
proof that free trade is the millennium
is not yet at hand. In this respect the
hopes and expectations of the men who
repealed the British corn laws have
been dismally disappointed.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

The Western Passenger association has
notified the Board of County Commits.
sioners that hereafter reduced rates will
not be granted charity cases. The order
is intended to apply to INDECENT persons
for whom transportation eastbound is
requested. 1t is to be presumed, of
course, that charity half-rates have been
withdrawn from points in the west to
Omaha as well. If the railroads will
see to 1t that this order is uniformly
enforced it may serve partially to stop
the practice of sending paupers into
this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07
Personal AND OTHERWISE.

This ought to be a good time for Tillman to
use his pitchfork.
A handsome monument will soon be erected
to General Sherman in Lancaster, o., his
native city.
Senator Morrill, Of Vermont will be sc years
old on April IA and cards are out for his
birthday celebration.
The Spaniards have again inflicted an awful
blow upon the Cubans by sending out a report
that General Gomez is dead.
The duke of York's collection Of postage
stamps, which was purchased by one of the
Rothschilds, was insured for 5000, 900.
According to the New York papers an old
organ grinder in that city fell dead the
other day while playing Gentle Spring"
Congressman George b. Mcclellan has APP
peared in the house In a suit OF convincing
plaid, a pink-barred shirt, and blonde shoes.
The French government has decided to
continue to M. Pasteur's widow the annual
pension Of 25, 900 francs granted to her hus-
band in 1888.
taller than her husband, and is just the
kind of a figure to carry off" a 5000, 600
coronation robe.
Mary Anderson Navarro has left England
for a protracted tour of the continent. Her
health is broken and she goes to southern
Europe with the hope of Improvement.
If Joseph Jefferson had devoted himself to
painting 1t is believed that he would have
been one of the leading artists of his genera
ton. His canvases are remarkable as the
work of an amateur.
In speaking of her old enemy, ex-senator
ingalls,, Mrs. Lease said the other day: II
don't really believe there Is any danger of
his being elected United States senator.
l will say, however, that the republicans
might do worse. 1 will not attempt to pre-
vent his election
The Patriotic Sons of America have been
organized with 1,500 vice presidents. The
laudable object of the sons Is to increase
the currency. They propose to do this by
having the government issue 81, 1000, 900, 900 in
greenbacks, which then will be subdivided
among the vice presidents, to be applied
where it will do the most good.
Speaker Reed, when he was at Bowdoin
college, was a tall, Ianky boy, who worked
his way through college by teaching school
during vacations. He was one of the fore
moot debaters in college and won many
victories for the Peucinian society. to
which he belonged. His graduation Grafton
was on 'The Fear of Death" and 1t won for
him the first English prize.
Senator Lodge has the difficult under
taking before him Of preparing ~eulogies on
Greenhalge and Ex-Governor Rob-
inson for delivery on successive days. The
of Lexington asked him first to de-
liver a eulogy on Ex-Governor Robinson on
April 10. and he accepted, and then, three
days later, came the invitation Of the state
of Massachusetts, to deliver the eulogy on
Greenhalge on April Is, which,
of course. he would not decline.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

1t is highly gratifying to note that the
city council of Council Bluffs is willing
to waive the question of location until
the exposition appropriation bill shall
have been passed by the Iowa legisla-
ture. In view of the fact that the Iowa
assembly will soon adjourn till 1898, it
is imperative that something be done
at the present session if that great state
is to be represented in the exhibits.
The people of Council Bluffs realize this
and they are in earnest in their efforts
to aid in furthering the magnificent
enterprise. =
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

The bicycle can no doubt be made a very
useful auxiliary in army but
we should doubt the ACCESSIBILITY of mount
ing a whole army corps on wheels. 1t is
true that expert wheelmen easily make 100
miles a day over good roads, while ten miles
a day, fer several days in succession, is good
marching for infantry, and twenty-five miles
a day is about as much as can be gotten out
of cavalry. But 1t would be found that a
body of 100, 900 men mounted en- wheels would
fall short of the speed OF the solitary wheel
men, and on ordinary roads a bicycle army
CT that magnitude would be so strung out
that its front and rear would need to be con-
nected by telegraph to enable the command
ing general to keep it under his orders.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

1t is all very well to talk about the
bridge ease decision and the disad-
vantage OF backing trains in and out of
Omaha. The milk In the union depot
to spend n dollar in Omaha so long as
they are not obliged to. They are will
ing to continue TO do business at the old
stand for years to come, no matter how
much the public is disconnected, If they
can only say money.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07
MUST ADD PULL TOGETHER.

Omaha merchants, manufacturers
bankers, business men and property
owners must all pull together for the
promotion of every project and enter
prise that promises to contribute to the
material progress of the city. If they
want to bring insurance rates down tc
the level that prevails in other cities Of
the same class they must enforce their
just demands by showing a united front
and making common cause. 1t is
not the retailers alone who are inter.
ested. but every citizen who contributes
directly or indirectly to the fire insur.
nee fund.
All must pull together in insisting on
Il speedy compliance by the railroads
with the order of the State Board of
Transportation for a new union pas
senger depot, accessible to the public
and sufficiently commodious to accom-
modate all the passenger traffic that
will converge in this city for the next
twenty-five years. Only by united ac-
the railway facilities to which its i'm
p%ortance and business entities it.
What is true of adequate passenger
depot accommodations is likewise true
of Notwithstanding freight rates, both
at Omaha and South Omaha. There is
submit to a policy OF the part of the
railroads that diverts traffic rightfully
belonging to it to other competing
points. In this as in all other matters
1t is not to be expected that concessions
will be gained unless all the elements
interested in Omaha pool issues.
While probably no enterprise under
taken by Omaha has met with such
unanimous approval and enthusiastic CO.
operation among all classes as has the
Transmississippi exposition, the neces-
sity of Il solid and u~nwavering support
of the management in all the stages OF
the project cannot be too strongly i'm
pressed upon our citizens. 1t is only
by a long pull, a strong pull and a pull
all together that the exposition can be
assured and its success placed beyond
peradventure.
The test of Omaha's solidarity will
come whenever private interests
and individual selfishness shall come
in conflict with the demands of the com
mon good. Omaha has eve failed in
getting what it has started for, except
ing when it's forces have been divided
by internal dissension and the sacrifice
of public interest to private gain. The
conditions with which we are now con
fronted demand of all a public-spirited
devotion to the general welfare and an
uncomprOmising resistance to every at
tempt to create diversions by the in
lection of side issues or by appeals to
individual self-interest. With its pro-
verbal push and energy directed to a
common purpose Omaha will have no
difficulty in overcoming all obstacles to
it's continued commercial and Industrial
supremacy.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07
AT BARCELONA.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
High upon his balcony
The stalwart Consul stood;
About him swayed the Spanish mob.
A-yelling all they could.
The band played on-he would not go;
They burned a little nag
But still from his courageous pose
The Consu! did not sag.
"Why stands he there?' the people criedS
"Would he provoke us sore?'
Tho Consul nary word replied,
But just stood there some more.
And when the wearied mob dispersed,
With faces homeward set.
They left the Consul standing there
Perhaps he's standing yet!
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07
CARLIsLE AND THE PRESIDENCY

The letter of Secretary Carlisle to the
chairman of the Kentucky democratic
state committee will probably be gen
orally interpreted as implying that he
would accept the nomination for the
presidency If it should come to him with
ont any effort ON his part to secure it.
While he is not disposed to have him
self announced as n candidate for the
nomination, he does not say that he
would not accept it. He simply does
not wish to enter into a contest, but
there Is nothing in his letter to indicate
that If his friends desire to make him q
candidate he would interpose an objec.
ton. He will not seek the nomination.
but on the other hand he will not repeI
anys movement that may be made to
give 1t to him. If this be the correct
Interpretation of Mr.. Carlisle's position
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

"Both candidates utterly unfit is the
way the Chicago Municipal league
characterizes two men who are running
against one another for the council from
one of the wards in that city. In an
instance like this what is the honest and
conscientious voter to do? How is he
going to choose the lesser of two evils?
One of the men is seeking reelection as
II democrat upon Il record that shows
him to have been ON the wrong side of
every important question. The other is
n republican ward boss. Both are
saloon keepers, who train with the
lowest elements in the ward and rely
on the lodging house vote for election.
Between candidates such as these it
must be Hobson's choice for the respect
able voter, and staying away from the
polls on election day might be n pardon
able sin.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

The police commission has decided to
police the public parks in pursuance of
a request of the park board. This act
Is regarded in certain circles as n con-
cession upon the part of the police COM
mission, when as n matter of fact the
patrolling of the public parks is and
should be a duty of the police depart
ment just rs is the patrolling of public
squares.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

Some of the Chicago railroads are en-
deavoring to enter a plea in justification
before the Interstate Commerce com
mission for violating the interstate law
in the matter of cut rates and secret
rebates. This time they insist that the
blame attaches almost solely to the
heavy shippers, who have pursued Il
stand-and-deliver policy and compelled
the roads to accept business ut rates
dictated to them. Here again we have
an instance of the wolf accusing the
lamb of riling the water. The railroads
started the rebate business and have
only themselves to blame if 1t has got
ten beyond control. If they want to
abide by the letter of the law, they
will have little difficulty in doing so.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

The bin now pending in congress, pro
viding salaries for federal district court
officials, will, it is estimated, save the
government at least $4,000 n year in
Nebraska. 1t will do more than that.
1t will stop the arrest of petty offenders
and their transportation hundreds of
miles ut heavy expense to the govern
ment, when their cases could readily
be disposed of by inexpensive means.
Many of them brought to this city are
practically released upon trial. A nomi-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

The Iowa legislature has fixed upon
the last day of this week for adjourn
ment. In the few remaining days of
the session, therefore, only the most
important pending measures will be
able to command consideration. Tho
bill providing for an Iowa state ex-
hiblt at the Trnnsmisissippi exposition
should not be lost in the shuttle of the
closing hours.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

BY a recent decision of the Western
Passenger association the question of
transportation of bicycles has been
finally settled. Any road in this terri
tory which shall hereafter carry wheels
as baggage may expect to pay a heavy
fine for the indiscretion There is no
sound reason why bicycles should be
transported free of charge, and the
nominal toll imposed will not work a
hardship Upon tourists.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

1t is now announced that the fore
closure sale Of the water works plant
may o be expected. 1t is manifestly
to the interest of this city that the in
ternal affairs of the water works com
pany be Strengthened out, to the end
that the plant may be put upon an
actual value basis and operated In the
interest of its patrons as well as its
Oynprs
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

Now it is proposed to increase the
salary of Mayor Wertz' private secre-
tary at the expense of the salary OF
the city electrician. OF course the tech.
meal knowledge and skill Of the electri
clan cannot be worth as much to the
city as the political services and wire
pulling abilities of the private secre.
tary to the mayor.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

Councilman Duncan announces that
he will not claim pay rs councilman for
the time during which he was drawing
a salary as city plumbing inspector.
That Is better than some other city
officials have done who have held two
lucrative offices ut the same time.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07
NeedfuI Qualities in Public Office.

In a government of the people it matters
at all times and in all places that honest,
intelligent and responsible men shall be
elected to office. Whenever a party reaches
that stage of insolence or Indifference where
1t w~illfully ignores fitness in it's nominees
that party has reached the brink of de-
struction. And whenever a people becomes
Indifferent to the character of the nominees
presented by parties that people has reached
the stage where nothing short of fire and
blood can save it from the twin tyrants of
corruption and violence.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

One by n the democrats who Sc
cured their seats in congress by fraud
are being sent back to their coustitu-
ents. TIT time will come when no one
will venture to serve Il term in the
house unless he has an undisputed
claim to his seat.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

nal fine Is inipos9d. which is rarely ever
paid. Each case costs the government
from 500 to- $500. The proposed law
will, If enf6fced, put a stop to such
questionable, i,nsiness.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

Iowa has active candidates for both
republican and democratic presidential
nominations and if it should be really
pressed to do so it might also supply
J. b. Weaver as the ~populist leader for
another time.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

Municipal elections today will turn
largely upon local issues. Their signifi-
canoe, therefore, as Il forerunner of the
result that is to come with the national
election in November must not be over
estimotpl
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

A Nebraska boy has been selected to
represent Harvard in the great annual
Joint debate between Harvard and Yale
to determine which of these institu-
lions ranks first in the field of ~forensics.
The Nebraska boy is bound to push to
the front, no matter where he may hap
Den TO be.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07
Electrical Possibilities.

Tesla says its unnecessary.ut to construct
a geometrical figure to attract, the attention
of the Inhabitants of Mars. 1t is possible
now to generate artificial thunder and light
ming and great electric sparks with a gap of
a mile. The idea of converting thunder
storms into a rhythmic dialect is decidedly
interesting.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

Nebraska wants the people in other
states to know what a good place it is
for he investment of labor md CAPT
tai. The people in Nebraska know
resources We're properly advertised
nothing could keep incoming settlers
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

their professions of Difference to the
Interstate commerce law and more
scrupulous about granting equal treat
ment to all, they would greatly
strengthen themselves in the public
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07
A FULFILLING EXAMPLE.
ST. Nicholas

Dot Is five and Jack Is ten,
She's just half as old as he:
When she's ten, why Jack will be
Only one-thlrd more than she.
When Jack is twenty she'll be then
Just three-fourths as Old as he.
Now Dots ~puzzled-don't you see?-
To know just how long II will be
tn she's as old as brother Jack.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

Philadelphia Record.
The combination Of the iron-ore producers
was followed by IA combination of coke pro-
ducers, which in turn has been followed by
a combination of the producers of steel. The
procession of the combination is logical
enough. First tho raw, then the finished
material-and finally the steal.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

Letters of withdrawal seem to be
quite the fashion among Nebraska poll
ticians. particularly when the coveted
nomination has disappeared from sight.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

The public library Is a part Of the
city's property. The city should do
nothing that will result in the ire
parable injury of its w property.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

The imitation cheese bill has not yet
become n law. 1t may yet turn out
to be only imitation legislation.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

George II. Tzschuck. secretary Of The Bee Pub
listing company. being duly sworn. says that the
actunl number OF full and Complete copies OF the
Daiiy. Morning, Evening and Sunday Bee printed
curing the month Of March, 1896. was as fol-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

Washington Star: de woman dat Jumps
In an tries ter boss de human race said
Uncle Eben. 'ain' er bit mo- 'zasperatin'
dan de man dat prides hisse'f on bein' purity
ter look at"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

Cincinnati Enquirer: Borax-That re-
minds me of a story
Metax-And that reminds me of an en-
gagement. See you later.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07
MonopeIistic Progression.

ChFcago T~Imd3-HeraId.
The people have no rights that boodlers
can be taught to respect.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07
HAPPY HITS.

Philadelphia Record: Be sure you are
right and you'll never be left.
Life: "Well, I'll have to tel. you goodby."
."Oh, not now, George. Mother says we
mustn't make any noise until father gets
to Sleep
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

Detroit Free Press: $50 Kelsoe didn't hit
1t off with Miss Heiress. Did he get a
81 think he did. 1t was her fathers
boot"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

Less deductions for unsold and returned
copies 6,2l5
Net .55S, ir9
NET daily average. a............ IS COS
GEORGE Il.
Sworn 70 before me and subscribed in my
presence this 81 day Of April, 1896.
'Seai) N. =. ELL Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

Texas Sitter: An agricultural exchange
asks: How can we prevent cider from
worklng?" You might get it a government
position.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

Boston Transcript: IT write for future
generations" said Quilpen.
VERY well, them replied the publisher.
"let future generations pay for what they
get"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07
Car Dnna's Edict.
statement of Fnct.

No more stuffed prophets in American
s,Ho.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

Cleveland Plain Dealer: The Prisoner-I
throw myself upon the mercy of the court.
1t was drink that brought me here.
The Judge-Do you claim that you were
intoxicated at the time this offense was
committed?
The Prlsoner-No. your honor. I simply
claim that the policeman who arrested me
was drunk.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07
Elected Permanent Chairman.

MILWAUKEE,. April 6,-Just previous to
adjournment of the Transcontlnental asso-
citation Commissioner II. N. Curtis was
elected permanent chairman. The railway
men have all left the city.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07

Chicago Tribune: "Old Skadds ought to
know better than to pronounce 1t kew
pom"
young man, when you are able to clip
as many of them as old SkaddS does you
will find you can call 1t kewpon' and move
in the highest literary circles"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-07
Philadelphia North American: New OF,

Philadelphia North American: New OF
flee Boy-Lady in the outside office wants
to see you, sir.
Proprietor-Important business?
New Office Boy-She didn't. say. She
to see you.
Proprietor with a ~sigh)-Show her in. It's
my wife.
Cincinnati Tribune: Ella-Maud Is going
to the masque in the character of Night.
Stella-It will be another case OF making
night hideous.