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Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10
AMERICAN CITIZENS IN CUBA.

From the statements made by the
consul general of the United States In
Cuba 1t appears that there are persons
in that island claiming to be citizens
of this country and asking the protec-
ton of our government who have Il
rather himsy ground for their claim.
1t is stated that some of these people,
of Cuban nativity, have resided in
the United States only long enough to
secure papers of citizenship, not accord
ing to legal methods, while there are
others holding such papers who have
never been In this country at all and
cannot speak the English language.
The consul general said that it is this
class of citizens who get into trouble,
Perhaps something is to be pardoned
to a feeling of indignation on the
part of the consul general due
to the criticism to which he has been
subjected, but II is TO be presumed that
what he states is mainly true and II
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

According to Senator Villas the chief
advantage gained from the civil service
reform law has been to give pub
lie officers an excuse to make to
office seekers and to relieve SEN
ators and representatives from the
opportunities of place hunters. This
Is something. But IN honestly ad-
ministered civil service law ought to
contribute also to the Improvement of
mcnt employment depend upon merit
rather than political pull. If the law
has not come up to- expectations in this
respect it must be for lack of efficient
enforcement of its provisions.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10
THE MUSE.
Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune.
Sing, o, my muse OF the west, the games
of renowned olympus:
Tell the lost glory of Greece, and laud the
victorious Yankees!
See in the Stadium at Athens, built ages
ago by Lycurgus,
Thousands of persons are sitting, gathered
from hundreds Of nations;
See how the athletes stand forth to strive
for the chaplet of olive,
Guerdon of victory once and earnest of
Dashing Ger fvescore meters comes Lane
from Franklin. Ohio.
With him a Magyar, Szokoly. though this
is a bad day for MaSyars;
Reaching, for al he can get the Buckeye
Rushes and reaches and takes 1t, because
hc ccmeS from Ohio.
Then in the Stadium stands one Curtis from
far San Francisco,
Stands and then runs and then wins, which
Is all there Is OF that contest.
Following him is Tom Burke from Boston,,
both bean-fed and brawny-
Boston, that moderner Athens near the
polyhlysboean Atlantic.
What Is expected when one comes forth
from the Hub Of the Cosmos?
What is expected happens: His many OPP
ponents are conquered.
Throwing, the discus comes next, and Car
rett, the captain of Princeton,
Throws, and the end is at hand. and here
and t~here-don't you hear it,
soundeth the skyrocket yen. with a long.
Jamison trots DER his course of fully four
hundred long meters
What are mere meters to him who inhabits
a home on the prairles?
Burke runs once more, and a Brlton re-
tires, crestfa,len and humbled,
Finding himself at the close an also RAM
and no better.
Years have rolled on and the y!ctors who
once gave renown to all HellaS
Now are but ashes and dust. live alone
in the deeds OF these moderns.
Hark to the names Of the mighty! Lane,
and Burke, and Curtis,
Garrett. and Burke yet again. and Jamison.
ever unconqlered,
Haillng from illinois, from Peori'. Peoria
county,
BOW, o thou violet crowned, to the gilded
dome of the state house;
Yield, o thou Parthenon-tipped, to the
solid man from Ohio;
AttiCa, what now thy fame to the fame Of
Peoria county,
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10
A MERl1ED COMPLIMENT.

The republicans of the Fifth congress
sional district have conferred Il merited
honor upon Congressman Andrews by
rendering him a denomination by accla-
nation. While Mr.. Andrews is by
usage entitled to a second term, the fact
that he has given such general satisfac-
ton to his constituents was emphasized
by the absence of all opposition or
competition. Mr.. Andrews will en-.
ter the lists now with an almost
assured reelection in Il district that
for four years before his incum-
bency was represented in the house
by Il populist. His opportunities for
achieving distinction in the halls of
congress have been necessarily circum-
scribed by prevailing political condi-
tions and a second term will enable
him to make himself much more useful
to the people of his district and the
state OF Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10
"DARK HORSES" IN POLITICS.
Only Three of hat Glass in the His
tory of the Country.

st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The designation dark horse" in its po-
litical sense 10 a snare for many writer's.
From the number of candidates which have
been placed In that list by papers recently
t would appear that fully half the nomi-
nees OF the great parties are of that variety.
The Boston Advertiser puts Rutherford
B.. Hayes in the dark horse" class, other
papers have put Harrison lin 1889 In Ii, and
still others have placed the first Harrison
and Taylor in the list. In the ADVERTISER
case the mistake is as to Hayes position at
the beginning of the balloting, for 1t says
Garfield and Hayes were the only repub-
lican presidential candidates In the history
OF the party whose names were not presented
at the opening of the convention"
A dark horse is a nominee who was
not prominently mentioned in connection
with the candidacy before the convention
met, and who received no votes at the open
ing ballot, Neither Of the Harrisons, ac-
cording to this definition, could have been in
this class. nor could Taylor or Hayes. Tay-
lor, indeed, led on the first ballot and on
every other. Hayes became a presidential
quantity when he won his eyentful victory
in the governorship canvass of 1875. the year
before his nomination for the presidency.
Hayes received the solid support of his own
state from the outset, and he was about
the only Ohio presidential asplrant who ever
did this, and he secured some votes from
half a dozen other states on the first ballot.
lie had siXty-one votes on that ballot, and
gained steadily until the sixth ballot. after
which the convention broke" to him and
nominated him.
The papers which place Garfield in the
dark horse" list are all right. lie belongs
there, and so do Polk and Pierce. None of
these received a single vote on the first
ballot; none of them had been considered by
the country In connection with the nomina-
tion until long after the balloting began, al
though Garfield got one vote on the second
ballot, and soma votes on the ballots after
ward, but nobody thought he was in the race
until the thirty-htth ballot, the one before
the last. The nominations of Polk and Pierce
were even greater surprises to the country.
Nineteen men have been elected president.
but only three-Polk. Pierce and Garfield
are of the dark horse order.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10
How the He'll Absorbs Profits.

1t would be well for the public to bear in
mind that the Bel Telephone company has
Just voted to increase its capital stock to the
extent of 10 per cent, This seems to be be-
cause the net earnings are so large that diyi-
dends can be paid upon a larger capitaliza-
ton than the present. But the time may
come when this large capitalization will be
gwen as an excuse for excessive telephone
charges. 1t will be said that the charges are
necessary In order to pay dividends on the
capital stock. No mention will then be made
by the company of the fact that the capital
was increased by the vote just referred to,
1t is to be taken for granted that when this
Increase is made no money will be paid in. In
other words. II looks like watering the stock
after a fashion very common among big and
profitable corporations.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Council Bluffs is now considering the
matter of fqrqipg telegraph, telephone
and electricnligh companies to place
their wires under ground. This subject
has engrosseh the attention of many
leading cities OF the country, and has
not been Uniformly settled in any of
them. The flea prevails that the regu-
lation can only be successfully enforced
when municipalities shall construct
public condtits,y and compel all com
panies having wires on the streets to
use the conduits upon payment of n
stipulated rental. otherwise the COM
panies must each cut UP the streets and
enjoy n monopoly. which sooner or later
must be broken up.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

suggests the question ms to how far II
government is called upon to go in pro-
tccting such citizens rs Mr.. Williams
describes. Any person in Cuba who can
show that he is legltimately n citizen of
the United States, having complied with
the requirements OF our naturalization
laws, Is entitled TO the protection of this
government, regardless of how long lie
has been n resident of Cuba. but how
about those who secured citizenship pa
pers by methods not legal or who have
never been in this country at all? 1t
would seem that these classes have no
claim on the protection OF the United
States and that the consul general
should disregard their demands in every
case where he knows the facts to be as
he states. 1t is quite credible that 1t is
these persons who are the most trouble
some and it would he well to let them
understand that if they violate the laws
they must accept the responsibility.
This government cannot allow itself to
become involved in any controversy
with Spain in behalf of persons who
cannot establish beyond n doubt the
r~ightfulness of their claim to its protec-
ton.
subjected to some pretty sharp criti-
cisms for his apparent apathy in the
matter of protecting American citizens
in Cuba, but what he says in self-de-
Tense will probably persuade most peo-
pie that he has done his duty as well as
difficult and delicate.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Councilman Wheeler Is right In say
Ing that 1t is false economy not to print
the annual city reports. BY the aid of
an experienced editor these verbose
and yoluminous reports may be reduced
terial and printed ut reasonable eX-
pense.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10
hunting Patriotism In Illinois.

The flag law fuss RACES undated in Hi
nois. 1t has been discovered that the state
supreme court building, which Is in full
charge OF the justices. has, contrary to the
law. never had the Tag flying from it, and
in all consistency Me judges will now have
to be indicted. Meantime Senator Palmer has
convicted the grand jury of Champaign
county Of a usurpatIoh OF power in presuming
to indict the governor of the state for neg
lect in not causing a flag to fly from all the
buildings of the state university. The gov
ernor may be impeached and removed from
office and then indicted. tried, etc. But he
cannot be indicted while in office.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10
UNITED STATES is Nor ALARMED.
Feels Confident that Missionary
Nmnnn Is In No Dmngcr.

hhhpV ~ w NO DthpcF
WASHINGTON, April ct can be stated
on authority that there is no reason for APP
prehension that Missionary Knapp win not
meet with fair treatment and eventually be
permitted to return to his post at Bitlis, after
he has undergone the forms of clearing him
self from the charges that have been
lodged against him of conspiracy against
the government. Early in the course of
the Armenian troubles MIR. Terrell. our min
lister to Turkey. was Instructed by the State
department to see TO 1t that any American
citizen, native or naturalized, who was ar
rested by the Turkish government be sur
rendered to the United States minister for
trial. Our government, against the opposi-
ton Of the Porte, in taking this step held
that under the treaty of 1880 IL had the
right to exercise extra territorial Jurisdiction
in Turkey where American citizens are con-
Cerned.
Mr.. Terrell was explicitly instructed by
Secretary Olney to claim all rights under
the fourth article Of the treaty, and to offer
to try any American citizen charged with
in5urrection, rebellion, sedition or like Of
lenses, or In the event Of such offer being
refused, to demand the release of the ac-
cused. So when Mr.. Knapp was about to
be arrested by the local Turkish authorities
at Bitlis. and notified Mr.. Terrell, the latter
promptly addressed himself to the Porte.
and after much difficulty secured the re-
mission of the trial of the missionary to him
self. This necessitated the coming of Knapp
to Constantinople, but as there was good
that the charges of sedition against
the missionary were without substantial
foundation, there was no reason to apprehend
that he would not be promptly acquitted
upon trial before the United States minister
or his representative, and be permitted to
return to his post.
Mr.. Knlpp's case, therefore, can be summed
up as follows: Knapp is being brought TO
the coast aug the result Of an agreement be-
tween the Turkish government and Mr.. Ter
rell; the minister has secured what might
be regarded as a valuable concession from
the authorities in having the trial of tho
missionary taken out of the hands of the
Turkish authorities and left to his own
court, and in order to stand trial the ac-
cused must make his appearance before the
authorities at ConstantinOple.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Attention is called to the fact that
the spring elections in Nebraska towns
and villages are marked by a peculiar
abundance of citizens tickets, many of
them having proved successful. The di-
vorce of p~artisanship and local govern
ment is apparently growing in favor
among the people Of this state.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10
ENGLISH PEOPLE ARE AROUSED.
Protests AGAINST the Expulsion of
~issIonaric from Turkey.

LONDON, April s.-The newspapers here
all give prominence to reports Of the meet
ing yesterday OF the Armenian relief COM
mittee. presided over by the duke OF Argyll,
to protest against the proposed expulsion
from Aslatic Turkey Of the Protestant and
Roman Catholic missionaries, at which Mr..
G. f.. Schwann, NJ. r., urged a resolution
earnestly requesting the government to take
immediate steps TO obtain the release Of
Rev. George p. Knapp. the American mis-
sionary. formerly Of Bitlis. who is being ex-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Prince of Wales Omriates M One of
the Sponsors.

CANNES, April 9.-The daughter OF Grand
Duke Michael. son of Grand Duke Michael
Nicolaieyitch, was baptized in the Russian
church this morning, the prince of Wales end
the grand duchess of Northumberland
being her Sponsors.
The marriage of Grand Duke Michael, NOR
ganatically, at San Reno on February 26, 1891
to Countess Won Merenburg, a daughter of
Prince Nicolas OF Nassau by his morganatlc
marriage with Pushkin's daughter, gave great
oflense to Gear Alexander and resulted In
the grand dukes dismissal from the army.
But Grand Duke Michael has been completely
restored to favor by the present car.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Reports from the cattle ranges in the
northwest indicate that the movement
Of fat cattle will begin early this year.
The winter having been mild, the gen
eral condition of stock is most excellent
and profits of the ranchmen must be
large. From this state of things the
Omaha market will reap unprecedented
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Mr.. Bryan ought to go to Chicago as
a delegate-at-large from Missouri. His
efforts to redeem Missouri for the free
silverites deserve that much of a re-
ward and he would be much more
likely to secure admission to the con
vention without n contest than he
would at the head of n Nebraska dele
uotian
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

The official proclamation for the cele-
bration of Arbor day is at hand. Ar
Dor day is April %, and every one
should heed the good advice of Gov
ernor Holcomb to contribute so far as
possible toward making Nebraska in
truth the Tree Planters state.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

And now 1t is given out that the A.
T.. A. is going to try to swing all the
delegates which it controls mt st. Louis
to Congressman Linton of Michigan,
The overpowering question thus arises:
win Webster come in as the tail of
the A. p. A. kite, or will Linton con-
sent TO compromise for the vice presl-
dency for himself?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Some of the senator's who are criti-
cising. members of the cabinet for
leaving the public business at Washing
ton to deliver lectures and speeches in
different parts Of the country might
without improperly reserve some of
their criticism for themselves.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Now incendiarism is alleged in con
nection with several recent fires at
Sheely. Here is a chance for the in
surance men to distinguish themselves
by proving their suspicious and bring
ing the offenders to justice or stop at
tributing losses to the moral hazard.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

This is the peoples year. That is the
reason the Douglas county democratic
committee has assumed itself to select
the delegates to the democratic state
convention without bothering the demo-
of this county with any little
formality like a primary.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

The knights of Ak-Sar-Ben are ex-
hibiting a commendable devotion to the
principle of p%atronizing home industry
in having the floats for their pageant
constructed as far as possible in Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Measles have no power to swerve
the average American statesman from
the path of duty. Witness the num-
Der of willing aspirants who still per-
sist in aiming for the white house in
utter disregard of the announcement
that the dread disease is raging there.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Wonder If there are not some other
merchants and business men in default
of taxes who would like to have the
city take what is owing it out in gro
ceries, dry goods or carpet tacks? If
a man owning street sweeping machines
can pay taxes in kind, why not every
hOdy?
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Several statesmen have declined POI
and then yielded gracefully to the de-
mands of their parties when the crucial
moment has arrived. The men who are
flooding the public with letters of decli-
nation may not be built differently
from their predecessors in the political
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

The railroads will continue to haul in
and out of Iowa all the beer and liquors
that are consumed within the state.
This may be n pointer, too, as to why
the bill to permit the manufacture of
intoxicating beverages in Iowa failed to
secure the votes necessary to its enact
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Under the law both the secretary and
under secretary of the State Board of
Irrigation must be experienced by
draulic engineers. If the state board
should give the place of under
secretary to a man with no greater pro
fessional qualifications than the secre-
tary the whole law will be in danger of
being made u huge farce
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10
Distinction with n difference.

Secretary Carlisle is well aware of the fact
hat he has rot refused the presidency of the
United States. He has merely declined the
honor Of a democratic nomination for
he presidency.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10
A Preliminary Rumble.

The republican plurality of II, 278 in Rhode
Island breaks the record, with the exception
of the year 1862, when a republican war gov
ernor was elected without opposition. The
first straw of 1896 comes from a small state,
but 1t Is significant.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

pelicd from Turkey on alleged - that
lie had melted Armenians to revolt against
Turkish rule.
Canon Gore and Sir J. Kennaway. NJ. p.
Of the committee appointed for that pur-
pose. VIII call the attention of the conserva-
tive leader in the House Of Commons, Mr..
he urge an increase In the number OF Brit
lob consuls In Asiatic Turkey. as their pres
ence there will have a salutary effect In pre-
venting outrages upon Christians and in aid
ing in the work OF relieving the distressed
Armenians.
The duke OF Westminster. who has received
direct information that the sultan proposes
TO expel the Protestant and Roman Catholic
missionaries from Asiatic Turkey, Is COM
municatlng on the subject with the marquis
Of Salisbury.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10
Democrncy's Only Chance.

The nomination OF Carlisle, on a sound
money platform, Is the only chance for the
democratic party this year, but 1t Is a great
chance, and one~that never before came to
any political party in such straits as the
democratic party has been in for the last
eighteen months.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

That gathering OF democrats at the tomb
of Jefferson bids fair to become famous by
reason Of the large number of prominent
democrats who have been invited and who
will not be present.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

The mayors clerk cannot earn $75 a
month. The city electrician can If COM
petent save his salary to the city every
month
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10
The Home Industry Principle.

IHITaHdIJUIIb JUUTHaI.
1t is quite as important to prevent the
dumping of surplus foreign goods into this
as it is that of surplus foreign pau
perS.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10
UNRIvALLED! UNEXCELLED!

Chicago boasts that it has routed
"the gang" but in Omaha the gang
still operates at the old stand.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

and will moi stand the test Of careful
investigation and impartial comparison
with the situation In other cities.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Chicago Record: "Did Gamsby bury his
wife with her diamonds on. as she re-
quested?' .-...
He couldn't; he was buying them on the
installment plan"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Boston Transcript: Deacon Jones-So
John Carvel is among the converted.
Deacon Brownies. but Carvel is with
out a past; he won't cut any figure at praise
meetings.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Minneapolis Times: How large were the
diamonds?" asked the press agent, pausing
in the writing of the account for publica-
ton. about as large as chestnuts,' con-
fessed the actress, unwittingly.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Philadelphia Record: 'Politeness costs
you nothing" says the Manayunk Philoso-
pher, except at a social function. Then.
for a waiter"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10
A GREAT SPECIAL FEATURE.
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE
RoMANCES OF THE SKIES
BY SIR ROBERT BALL
THE FAMOUS ASTRONOMER.

A series of articles beginning Sunday.
by the most eminent Of living astrono-
mers. treating of the wonders of the
heavens. In a style at once popular and
scientific, and therefore equally accept
able to the scholar. the business man
and the general reader-Each article will
treat of n separate subject, and each
VIII contain the very Attest Information
upon that subject hat has been wrested
from the skies by the patient scrutiny
of keen. trained eyes, and the skillful
reasoning of scientific minds.
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE
UNRIVALLED! UNEXCELLED!
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Harper's Bazaar. Perkins Ito Jenkins)-
l heard this morning that Barlow had been
arrested. What has he done.
JenkinS-Everybody.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10
sTATnMENr or c1Rc1TLAr1oN.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
%eorge II. TZschucs. secretary Of The Bee Pub
nsnIng company. being duly sworn. says that the
ppa,yuaai number Of full and complete copies Of the
d3ra..y morning. Evening and Sunday Bee printed
during the month OF March. 1896. was as fol-
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Chicago Post: II bought n pair of hand
some embroidered suspenders today, john"
she said, as she smoothed out her boomers.
For me or for your he asked.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Indianapolis Journals: THAT is a lovely
tie you are wearing, dear said young
Mrs. Fits, gazing admiringly at her hub
by's latest purchase. Il could not have
picked out a nicer one myself"
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Somervi!le Journal: The Georgia judge
who decided recently that a mule is a deadly
weapon must have been brought up on a
farm himself. ....
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Somervi,le Journal: One swallow doesn't
q summer, particularly IL the cat
sees him first and makes a spring.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10

Philadelphia Record: Some men enjoy the
poetry of motion, and others like the prose
of a good, long loaf.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-10
ANY ONE'LL DO.

New York Press.
We're looking for a candidate,
1t doesn't matter who.
We're lot a bit particular
Any oneIl do!
We've offered 1t to every one;
They've different plans in view.
We haven't any choice at all
Any one'll dot