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Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

IT is due to Secretary Herbert to say
that there has never been ut the head
Of the navy department a man who
took more earnest and Jealous interest
than he in The development of the naval
power of the nation. He has broadly
recognized the necessity of building up
an adequate navy and he has eXcrtcd
Il strong influence upon congress and
the country i'm this direction See
rotary IIcrl~rl'S address brfutc the
Society of Naval Architects and Marine
Engineers was Il laudntion of the Amcri-
can navy which every patriotic citizen
of the country will heartily commend.
1t is true that otr naval record is not
the least glofiouS chapter in our national
history. The American sailor has in
the past proved his equality with those
of any other nation in the world i'm
courage and skill. We have had naval
commanders of rs great ability as any
the world has produced. If we have
had no such sea battles as Trafalgar
and some others immortal in naval an
nails, we have vet shown II proves ON
the seas that commanded the admira-
ton of the world.
Today we have Il navy of which
every American is justly proud, for
although ranking fifth or sixth among
the naval powers of the world in the
number of our vessels Of war; we are
entitled to higher rank when the SUI
pcriority of our vessels is considered.
We have constructed this navy, abso-
lutcly American throughout, for no
aggressive purpose, but solely for our
own protection ana security. All will
hope with Secretary Herbert that 1t
will not soon have any battles To fight
and that the fact of its existence will
be sufficient to maintain the rights of
our citizens abroad, to aid our diplo-
macy and to command our peace all
around the world without firing Il gun:
but If II shall ever come to pass as the
secretary said, that a foreign foe must
be encountered in actual combat there
can be no doubt the navy will maintain
the glorious record of the past.
What will be done by the next con-
greSs for the further upbulding of tn"
naval power of the nation cannot be
foretold, but the progress that has been
made in this direction will not halt until
the country is satisfied that the navy is
adequate for any possible eNigency
that may arise. The expenditure al
ready made has been large, but there
are few who will question that it is n
good investment, and every dollar of il
has gone to our own people We are
stronger in the respect of the world for
having navy worthy of the nation.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15
FOREST PRESERVATION.

The National Forestry commission
will submit to congress at the approach
ing session n plan for forest preScrva-
ton and it is TO be hoped it will receive
the consideration which the importance
of the matter demands. The commits
sion has made careful investigation of
the condition of the forests, so that its
recommendations will be based on
actual observation, while the high
character of the commissioners gives as
surnce of wise ana iudicious Sugges-
tlons. 1t is possible that nothing will
be done by the present congress, bun
the plan submitted by the commission
will be on hand fer the next congress,
from which some action for the pre-
servation OF tire forests may safely be
expected.
1t is surprising that after all the years
of investigation and discussion this sub.
ject has received there should still be
demand for legislation by congress to
save the forests on the public domain
from deStructioR yThe government has
lost annually large sums of money,
amounting in ,the saggregate to many
millions, by reaSqnt tof inadequate forest
protection, yetstlhs loss, regularly pre-
sentcd to the attention of congress at
every session, with urgent recommends
tions for the application Of remedy,
has thus far failed to secure the needed
legislation. OF course there has been
some legislation that has been bene-
fetal, but not all that Is required In
respect to this matter we are far behind
European Countries which exercise the
greatest care for the preservation Of
their forests. If the plan to be sub
mittad by the Forestry commission shall
be such as Is TO be expected there viii
be reason for hope of much needed
reform in the very important matter Of
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15
nl.Asrs rnnM nAM,s monN.

Tho sin OF moment may blight the
wlolc life.
To give and grudgo Is no better than not
to give at all.
Tn, prompting motive OF all cheerful Civ
ms must be love,
Where there is no solt-culture there Is
no knowledge of true life,
II man has no fricnds It generally
means that he deserves none,
Some preachers forget that sheep do not
stand ON their hind legs to eat
Showing our best side to others will cause
them to show their best side to us.
The only giving that is real giving /.
giving that Is done according to ability
A poor man with u sunny spirit viii get
moro out OF life than wealthy grumbler
1t is not what We have but what we do
with what we have, that proves our fitness
for promotion.
In everything from praying in public
to getting a tooth pulled, self wants to
obtain a little distinction for itself
The man who spends his time In count-
ing hypocrtcs generally makes a miscount.
by not putting himself at the head OF tho
list.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

having nothing to do with the Internal
affairs of these countries. they should
be made to understand that In their in.
tcrnational relations the United States
will expect them to SO conduct them
selves rs to give no cause of just ofronsc
to foreign powers If we are to hn pre-.
pared to fight for them should an
eNigcncy arise requiring It's to do so, We
certainly may justly demand that they
shall do nothing to provoke a conflict.
Putting itself in the position of a de-
fender the United States can fairly re-
Quirc Of those to be defended that tnny
shall carefully regard the principles
which obtain In international relations.
Otherwise this country may bc drawn
into grave controversies from time to
timr.
The practical acceptance Of the Mon
roe doctrine 10y Great Britain viii m-
doubtrdly lead i'm course of 'imo to it,
acceptance hy the other European
powers. The declaration of the organ
of the German government that Ger
many will never tolerate the intn"vnu-
ton of a foreign state in the protection
of German interests in South and Cen
trail America, may be regarded rs in
the nature Or buncOmbr German or
any other European interests in this
hemisphere are in no danger from the
Monroe doctrine, which 10y its latest in
depreciation simply contemplatcS the
prevention of further acquisition of
territory by European powers in this
quarter of the world and the safe
guarding of American states against
foreign aggression or attempts at Spolia-
tion. 1t is the fixed determination of
the American people to uphold that
doctrine and all Europe will be con-
PEELED to accept it..
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15
rmr MnNnnr DOCTRINE.

Cincinnati Tribune. The achievement OF
such victor, involving tho formal
Acknowledgement OF our rirht to assert and
maintain the principles cnuuuiaici by The
/ Monroe doctrine gained as 10 has been by
the methods Of peace, ami over such an rp-
roncnt as Great Britain viii take rank as an
epoch ln our national history. WIN lhe
/ conclusion OF the Venezuelan treaty OF arbl-
| N4iion the United states achieves a broader
Hna S'llI greater influence ana power among
'h' nations OF the world
NJshirstun star: u the practical effect
OF She agreement concerning the removal
from 0r.iuation OF English settlement vi
long standing Is TO subject to arbitration
h.'ah, ,l,'IE io' Wao'o on lne disputed ''r-
'l.o'A l"' iu' reason 'hat au o.. lUv VN'vH-
,. ,S.' '. 1....,.aun's nay, g'vn naUt "ilnln 'uy
'"1t ,N'",5 years 'Htu llt r'aI victory Is
W." 'u' amor lv"h 'uh.'hiIon' anu 'he COM
t'u'.'.r u, merely one lh name. lho iHul'a-
..S ".y ,"h, nus Us .u, meaning anu pr"'-
'.. '"e'l OF 'he agreement
'h.taEA chronicle: But, no ever that may
nc, li Us certain 'hat lE, rysul, OF the Neuo-
! 2Nclau oyrujtatiuDs is national event Of
to' greatest magnitude Clovolaud.s ad-
| lnlhlslIllian ls placed among The most bril-
n"at IN Nm,r,in history. II viii stand
n,Sldc mat ot J'horson, who acquired the
louisiana territory; oi Monroe who estab-
i,sii,' ,, '.g "",..'"e ''HI'"S hiH name ana ot
,,,"'h, ""o E"lI'u ny "yVu'SluohS from
- .",T VI ,"' lt. lt. ,l".l' tNCVp'
-. a., Wv ""''" '"' '"'''" "'"''S H"F
'''''
,Hi'"Eo iFlpUne' Inc success OF uncle
H'Hn 'nahlp.ohshlp OF Venezuela Is trivial
.uHIPa'ed WIN inc greater victory involved,
,,ls recognition gI the monroe doctrine ny
h'lEia"I as Il determining factor III the
stt'ItH'nt oI disputes Whlch involve land
on 'ne american continents our prestige
WIN De 'hnn!leiy enlarged among the ma
tIohS' Tor lhe laet is patent that England s
present a'.iluie Is exactly opposite to mat
II assumed Wheh the dispute arose Eng
iand mas backed down aluareIy, ana mat Is
worry pregnant foct In TINS international
episode.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15
DOOMED TO DIE.
Prosperity Means the Death of the
Free silver Issue.


Should Mr.. McKinley's administration
proye that prosperity does not depend on
the money supply We shall welcome the
fact not Only because Of the physical result,
but because It will be a remarkable addi-
ton to the worlds knowledge O' economic
laws. We place the interests Of the people
far above the Importance oH mere theories
and arguments. Consequently, we shall be
glad to see tho people prosperous and happy
under Mr Mckinley. After four years Of
privation and misery for many and dcpres-
sion for all the people certainly deserve
a eaason Of general prosperity,
This cannot be brought about In any
spsemodlc way. Those who have been
boarding money may turn 1t loose" as the
phrase goes, and the prices Of speculative
stocks may be blown up and bal9oned TO
produce an effect on the public mind. But
prosperity cHEnot be brought about In that
way. II must have its beginnings on the
farms and in the workshops Of tho republic;
and II Mr.. Mckinley and his party can
bring it about under the gold standard the
whole country will give him credit for IT,
II the people can achieve prosperity under
tho gold standard the free coinage issue
will die II general prosperity does not
come 10 them under the administration Of
Mr.. Mckinley, the restoration Of silver VIII
have behind 1t force and vitality that
a hundred Iannas cannot prevail against
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

The last legislature passed uniform
bar examination law which i'm the main
Is working very well. Without uucs-
tiOn it is powerful factor for clcvating
the standard of the bar in Nebraska.
and the good results are already visible
in all Jurisdictions in the state Some
legislation along the same line intended
10 elevate the standard of the medical
profession ought to receive considcra-
tion ut the coming legislative session.
just how stringent the law regulating
the practice of medicine ought to be
made in comparatively new state like
Nebraska is n point upon which there
will be some difference of opinion. but
rs to increased requirements for certiti-
Gates TO practice, there ought TO be
little if any opposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

One of the wonderful traits of the
Anne ricdn people is the quiclneSs with
which they regain harmony and re
establish business cooperation aft + hav-
ing been wrought up to the highest
pitch OF political antagonism by an cy-
citing presidential campaign. Nothing
illustrates SO well the cohesive char
actcr "f the nation. one week the
whoie country is divided on sharp lines
into almost hostile camps and the next
week all are reunited and working to-
gcth,r for the common good with par
tiNan differences laid aside until the
time for the next political contest. In
no other country in The world can the
same change be witnessed in the same
shoIt time.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

The next congress will have the
usual number of contests on its hands
with numerous and ingenious pleas on
the part of defeated candidates who
believe they were not fairly beaten.
Every time these expensive contests re-
appear the question is seriously asked
whether congress in paying all the ex-
penses of these cases is not stimulating
and encouraging them? The iuStillca-
tlon for this course is that no poor man
who is counted out or overwhelmed
with fraudulcntly east votes would ever
be able to assert his rights. There is
sound argument in this, but II is also
indisputable that congressional contest
eases, like congressional funerals, have
been oycrdone. The abuses practiced
by candidates who trump up contest
proceedings without the shadow of
foundation simply because they know
they can lose nothing by it ought 10 be
restricted, even If they can not be alto
gether abolished
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15
a TINE FOR THANKSGIVING.
Br!nS Forth the Turkey and HruSh
the Gloomy Clouds Away.

Now tho president has spoken in the GUS
tomary way and has named November %
as our Thanksgiving day, eyerybodys feel
ing better counting on abundant cheer, for
there's reason for thanksgiving on the part
OF all, this year. Everything is looking bet
ter; everything is on the mend. Soon tho
four long years Of worry will have found O
brighter end. Soon the business skies viii
brighten with a radiant, glorious day and
prosperity's bright sunshine drive tho
gloomy clouds away All the nation will feel
thankful Smiles viii chase away each
frOwn when the turkeys in the oven and the
pumpkin pie Is brown.
Bach republican Is thankful, as OF course
he ought to be, since the campaign of the
party has been wRgcl successfully. Demo
Gratis have every reason TO be very thank
ful, too, since their party has been rescued
from rcpudlaliUn's crow. Illinois may feel
quite thankful, since her voters did their
best and put noisy Altged where he Will
enjoy protractcd rest, Maryland may shout
hosanna, Michigan may swell tho song, Cali
fornia and Wisconsin add their voices deep
and strong. All may sing a loud thanks
giving that the clouds are swept away and
the nations fame and honor are unsullicl
still, today. Let the flags iOat; let the lifes
shrek Yankee D0odle's come to town"
when the turkeys in the oven and the
pumpkin pie is brown.
Put away the campaign rooster; give all
quarrels OF the past full forgclfulness and
quiet. Let us all be friends at last Let
the fat and toothsome turkey and the peace
ful pumpkin pie crowd out every recollection
Of the turmoil that's gone by Let us
all be friends and brothers under one flag
dear to all. Let us settle down to business
which comes rather late this fall. Let ue
cease from campaign tactics. Let us stop
all calling namOs. Lot all pummellng and
lighting be confined to foot ball games
Now that gold S no longer boarded, let us
try to pay our debts. Let John Jones and
Marcus Hanna arbtrate election bets, Let
sweet peace. this white-wlnged. DER the
the oven and the pumpkin pie Is brown.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15
RECOGNIZING THE MONROE DOCTRINE.

RECOGNIZING THE MONROE DOCTRINE.
1t appears that the authorities at
Washington have n very full appreca-
tion of the magnitude ana Importance
of the diplomatic victory achieved in
the Venezuelan case The concessions
made by the British government both
in tn" matter of arbitration and in the
recognition of The Monroe doctrine, are
gratifying 10 men of all parties, but
peculiarly sc to the president and Sccre-
tary of state. II is reported that in con
vcrsntion with Il visitor who congratu-
lated MIN uoon the peaceful settlement
of the controversy, President Cleveland
said that he felt peculiar satisfaction
at what promised to be peaceful and
honorable ending of the dispute adding
that he thought the submission TO
arbitration Of the Venezuelan boundary
In connection with the rcasSertion of
the Monroe doctrine, made by his ad-
ministration, would probably be longer
remembered than amy other incident in
It's history The president expressed the
opinion that the terms in which this
doctrine had been stated were so plain
and clear, taken in connection with the
manner in which it has been emphasized
10y the negotiations between this coun-
try and England in its support. and
which had ended in its practical ac-
ccptance by Great Britain, that it would
take prominent and an honorable
place In the diplomatic history of our
government OF this there can be no
question and Mr. Cleveland is fully war
rantod in regarding it rs quite the most
creditable chapter in the history of his
administrations.
While the acceptance of the
Monroe doctrine by Great Britain
Is signal diplomatic triumph
for the United States, it is
well TO consider that it is triumph
which cnlarges our obligations ana re
sponsibilities. In thus having recog
hized our right to guard and protect the
independent countries of this hemi-
sphere against the aggresslonS or inter
ference of European powers, we may
Justly be expected to see that the coun.
tries thus protected shall give no occa-
sion for foreign Interference. While
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15
DOMESTIC IDNLs.

BROOKLYN Life: shc-Why, you foolish
boy, if / married you, you wouldn't bo
able even to dress me.
He Weller couldn't | learn?
Texas sitter. An exchange announces. on
the death of lady, that she lived may
dent hope OF a better life
Yonkcrs statesman. uc-Is anything
wanInE to make your happiness complete,
my dear? She-Ics; about fourteen yards
Chicago Record. 40 YOU think public
confidence Is increasing, Mrs. Badggloy%"
election my daughter had three oiIurs OF
marriage"
Detroit Free Press. Edith-Allan Smith
has asked me to marry him. But | know
him SO little.
Ethel He might not asl, you If you were
better acquainted.
Chicago Post: Il wonder why there is
such a dcGn-s'atcd prejudice against secret
why, society always feels that it has
been cheated out Of an exhibition"
somGryille Journal; Ethel-Ncd told mo
Kiss Si,1Ss the ySry yE,E Erounsd ! walked on .
away" YUAN '''''' ' '''D
Chicago Tribune: II notice Mrs. Chucls-
ley is wearing "A new SCalskn saCQuc." -
Yes; she won IL from her husband on
the election, but she isn't hit happy over
1t. The bet was that IL Bryan was elected
she was to have divorce"
New York Ledger: Jcssc-This is gct-
ting monotonous Haven't | said NO"
three or four times already?
Lcslic-But you'll only have to say yes
once to bring pleasing variety.
Boston Transcript Mothcr-po you think
that MIR Swcctsor cares for Mary Anne?
FathOr-Ncs. | really think he means busi-
ness. He has begun to take notice of tho
children, and last evening | saw him kick
the cat or the stoop. When u man thus
distributes his attentions you may bc sure
there Is one Of the family by whom he Is
particularly struck
Harper's Bazaar: Now this is what
call sensible paper" said MIR Wilbur
reading The Ladies' own Weekly. Here's
its advice to wives: Always greet your hus-
band with mint julCp'"
N WHAT cried Mrs. Wilbur. astoniShCd
"Oh-wcll-its the same thinE-ulways
greet him with Il pleasant smile. it says.
and I'm sure | know Of no plcasanter
smile than IA mint julcp."
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

A decision against the wire nail trust has
been given by Judge Baker OF the United
states court in Indianapolis. The plaintiff
in the case alleged that the trust had in
timidated a firm manufacturing wire nail
machinery into breaking its contract TO fur
nlsh him with certain machines, and thus
prevented him from engaging in the manu-
facture of wire nails Strange to say. the
trusts attorneys admitted the facts. Such
admission ought TO be sufficient to kill the
trust, ii the antitrust laws of the United
states, or Of any state in which the trust
operates, are worth anything. And if they
are not the case points to a way in which
they should be amended.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15
birds or PASSAGE.

Richard Henry Stodinrd in the Independent.
| sit alone at midnight.
And dream of many things.
Till | seem to hear In the darkness
The beat of distant wings!
II they are birds of passage,
Crossing the land ana sea,
They are going on to others,
They are not coming to me!
why should they? What they are seeking
! have not-shcltcr, rest;
| have only longing TO follow them,
And share, If | may, their nest!
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

Minneapolis Times
The advantages Of machinery in voting
are patent to all who have given the sub
jcct any thought. In tho irst place the
e!cctor registers his choice. there cannot
DO any mistake about that There is no
returning board To look over his slips. and
by the light of candle try to de-
eide what he meant. There is no chance
for fraudulent counting, nor any open
ing for mistakes in totals. There is less
expense, as city may be equipped with
machines that viii last generation of
voters at the expense Of merely the print
ing for the present system of elections.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

When our amiable popocratic contem-
porary, puflcd up with supercilious
conccit, cXclaims. Don't let it occur
again." it forcibly recalls Aesop's fable
about the bullfrog who, swelled with
his own Importance, tried to initiate the
roar of the lion.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

Minneapolis Times silver dcmD
This is a rather bitter dose for the great
army Of democrats who went over to the
populist camp-or, rather. moved the en-
tire populist army into their camp. Never
was a party more "dcspitefully entreated"
nor more squarcly slapped in the face by
those to whom 1t sought to render real
service. \ few manifestos like Senator But
ler's will widen the breach between the
peoples party and the free silver democrats
and make II altogether unnecessary for Mr.
Bryan to renew his campaign, now or here
after
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15
Not IL DinIomu,tc Picnic.

II was on no picnic outing in diplomacy
that Mr.. Cleveland and Mr. Oncy took US
when they made us the protector OF Venc.
2ucla, and the people should not fail to be
impressed with all the logical consequences
OF their action. IT, as "A people this de-
velcpmont Of cur position renders us more
conservative and grave and slow-going in
international affairs, there will be much to
be grateful for
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

One of the leading Bryan papers says
that the election was ~ mistake, but
not crime" This is cruel. 1t de
privcs the silvcritcs of n chance to add
one more to their ever growing list OF
"crimes" against silver.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

There is talk of dissoying the Steel trust
owing to mutual suspicious II is not al
together surprising that firms which are
lacking in conscience in their dealings with
the public should discover reasons for fail
ing to implicitly contlde in one another.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

The people of Salt Lake City may be
relied upon To do their part toward the
success of the exposition by entertain
Ing the TranSmiSslsSippi congress rs
soon rs 1t is ready TO bc entertained.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

The unused and unusable street car
tracks which impede traffic on streets
through which no cars will run for
years. if ever, should be taken up.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15
ENcninr I'm Thinrs.


simultaneously with the cessation OF eo-
litical Ora;orS in this country comes news
from Honolulu of volcanic eruptions and Of
earthquakes in Iceland. Thus does this old
earth wisely balance the convulsivc forces
of nature.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

Twenty thousand more recruits have been
sent from Spain to Cuba It's amazing how
many soldiers an eccentric nation will send
out on account Of "A trNing sluabble not
recognizable" as an instruction.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

The community is still waiting for
those big subscriptions for exposition
stock from the railroads and packing
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

The Spanish government is not look
Ing for trouble with Uncle sam, and If
it is wise it will not allow itself to be
crowded into hostility by popular
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

Perhaps It would be easier to take
census of those who do not want federal
office rather than Of those who do.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

The entire west would take n justin.
able pride in the selection Of Hon. j.
VI. Woolworth as member Of the
Venezuelan arbitration board
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

CN|IHI VNWrI|Tu.
No pCntup Utica contracts our powers;
The whole bpuralvss hemisphere is ours.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-11-15

Speculation in public school funds by
state. county or city trcasurers should
be made impossible by the coming lcSis-
lnturc.