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Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

! THE GROlvfNG TRADE BALANCE.
The west continues to be a large CON
tributor TO the growing foreign trade
balance and It would seem that this sec
tiOn must soon begin to realize the inn
provement In business conditions rea-
SOnably to be expected from the large
exports Of its products Last month the
exports of breadstunrs were nearly 50
| cO0OCO greater in value than for De-
cember, 1895, and the movement shows
no abatement. our total exports of do
nestle merchandise in 1896 We're valued
Mt over $9SGOOo.OOO, or $1T9,OOO,OO0
more than In 1895.
These figures are in the highest de-
gree gratifying and encouraging and it
is the opinion of those who are well in
formed regarding the foreign trade that
they furnish evidence that this country
is to continue to furnish other nations
with its food and with its cheaper
clothing material. The short crop in
most of the wheat-growing countries
assures Il demand for all of that grain
we have to spare for foreign consump-
ton, while at the same time there is
an enlarged demand for other products.
Another notable feature in the export
trade is the large movement of cotton.
In the last four months of 1896 we sent
cotton to Europe valued at nearly S40,-
100000 more than that which was eX-
ported for the corresponding season of
the preceding year. And this demand
for our cotton is not only likely to be
maintained, but increased, for there Is
promise that we shall in the near fu-
ture have an enormous cotton trade in
Japan. A steamship line, mainly for
the purpose of carrying American cot
ton to the Japanese manufacturers, is
projected and when established will
greatly augment this trade.
With these favorable conditions in our
foreign trade and the promise of legis-
lation that will put new life into our
manufacturing industries. why may we
not anticipate return of prosperity in
the near future? A country that eX-
ports its products to the amount of
nearly, thousand millions of dollars
year and has balance to its credit
in the foreign trade of onethird that
amount is certainly not impoverished.
Still something more is needed for the
realization of that high measure of
prosperity the country has experienced
in the past. The purchasing power of
our own people must be increased. This
will be accomplished by Il policy that
will start up all the industries and give
remunerative employment to all the
labor of the country. There is need to
stimulate the enterprise of the people,
TO make opportunity for the safe invest
mcnt of capital and to encourage de-
vclopment in all directions.
The outlook is favorable We shall
continue to sell our products abroad
probably in increasing quantity. There
is no danger of currency disturbance
A republican tariff, if it become law
will revive our manufacturing indus
tries. With these conditions prosperity
will be assured.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18
FAVOR A SNIP CANAL

The commission appointed by the pres
| ident. under authority of congress, to in
vestigatc as to the practicability of con
structng ship canal from the great
| lakes To the seabOard. has submitted to
| Secretary Olney Il report favorable To
such a waterway. The report has not
yet been transmitted TO congress- hut it
is said TO BE- an unqualified Endorsement
of the ship canal project between the
United States and Canada names
twenty six TO thirty feet as the mini
mum depth in order to accommodate
ocean steamers and recommends an
appropriation of $25O,O00 for pre-
liminary survey.
TO the west this is a matter of very
great interest. a ship canal connecting
the great lakes with the seabOard would
probably solve The transportation prob,
lem between the west and the east,
which is even now troubling northwest
ern millers and producers. These have
organized a movement TO fight the east
ern trunk line railway combination. The
Consolidated Canal and Lake company
has been incorporated in New York. the
millers of the northwest being the NOV
ing spirits. and with the deepening of
the Erie canal this company will naugu-
rate an active competition with the rail
roads. Boats are to be constructed
which can he sent through from Duluth
to New York with unbroken cargoes of
-four. Docks have already been leased
in the latter city and extensive ware
houses are to be built. Mr.. Pillsbury,
the great Minneapolis miller. says that
the deepening of the Erie canal, with
the great lakes. will put the northwest
in position where no combination of
railroad compaLies can oppress the pro-
ducers of that section. with the deep.
ening OF the Erie canal" said Mr. Pills
bury, 1--WE can snap cur fingers at rail-
road combinations"
Unquestionably the deepening of the
Erie canal will be of very material ben
eft to the producers of the northwest.
but it Is not entirely certain that II will
make them absolutely Independent of the
railroads. A ship canal such rs Is pro
posed assuredly would The competition
of such waterway would at least dur
ing the period of navigation or eight or
nine months of the year, compel the rail
roads to reduce transportation charges
TO the lowest practicable point and no
combination OF the roads would avail to |
prevent this. With such waterway
flour, grain and other commodities |
shipped nj the lake ports would go un- |
broken through TO the seaboard and un-
doubtedly ships would be built 10 carry |
these products direct to Europe from the |
ports of shipment 1t would mean many |
millions of dollars annually in the peck |
cts of western producers and 1t would |
also enable them TO compete under more |
favorable conditions in TIE worlds mar.
kets. When products could be sent t. |
Europe at one-half, OF perhaps less than
onc-half Of the present cost NJ trans. !
portatiOn, We should not have much 10 !
fear from competitors for the European
markets. We should certainly be able !
to hold our own against any commercial |
rival.
The project Is one of great magnitude. |
The construction OF the proposed canal |
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18
nnm EhprnLtcANs SnorLn Acr.

now REPUBLICANS SHOULD ACT.
The republican minority In the lcgiS-
laturc may not be in position TO shape
legislation on important questions that
affect the welfare Of the people of Ne
braska. but It should not on that account
pursue Il policy of factious opposition
TO every measure proposed by the ma
iority. ON the contrary. republican
members should give cordial and active
support to every bill and proposition that
has for its object the promotion of the
public good. the protection of the tax
payers or the prevention Of corrupt
practices by public officials.
The republican party has nothing TO
gain by obstructng legislation de-
manded by the people, and its repre-.
scntatiyes in the legislature cannot af-
ford to commit the party to any policy
that would encourage official dishonesty
or shield corrupt men from the conSe-
quenccs of their acts The republican
party has always pointed with pride TO
it's record as the party of progress, and
its representatives, even though in the
minority. should be at all times ready
to further every rational reform that
promises to improve our system of gov
crnmcnt or contribute toward bettering
the condition of the masses. The way
for the party to regain supremacy is to
show that it deserves public confidence.
There is nothing to be gained by playing
og-n-the-mangcr.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18
SHERMAN AS PREMIER.

Indianapolis News: 1t is now stated that
Senator Sherman will accept the office of
secretary of state, 1t seems that Mr. Hanna
has been conducting a campaign of educa-
tion.
Globe-Democrat: There are two good rea-
sons for congratulating Mr.. Mckinley on the
selection of John Sherman for secretary of
state. In the first place. 1t will particularly
please the republicans; and. in the second
place, it will particularly displease the popo-
Gratis. iO'i
Minneapolis Journal Mr.. Sherman will en-
ter upon his duties probably with the Cuban
question still lowering over use like a storm
cloud His Opportunity to show his dplo-
matte skill and zeal for the protection of
American interests on foreign soil will soon
come. Americans love firinness and aggres-
sion which is tempered by reason. in dealing
with foreign complications. They like man
of nerve Mr.. Sherman may prove to be all
these. .pab.
Sioux City journal: No other American
statesman since Alexander Hamilton the
first secretary of the treasury. has equallod
the feats ofslnanciering which John Sher-
man accomplished In the senate and in the
cabinet in the splendid series OF measures
culminatinglia the resumption Of specie pay
ments in 1S79f nThe selection of John Sher-
man for high place in the cabinet will go
far to contribute to the success of Major
McKinley's administration.
Chicago Inter Ocean: Senator Sherman has
always been regarded as a student of and
authority on financial questions, but for years
he has been chairman OF the senate COM
mttee on foreign AFFAIRS. and Is a master OF
all subjects pertaining to the State depart
ment. The announcement that he will be
chief OF McKinley's cabinet will give the
keenest pleasure to all republicans, and will
be received as a guaranty that the cabinet
Of the next president viii be one of the most
notable in the history OF the nation.
Kansas City Journal: In all OF his forty
two years of public life the Ohio senator
has proven himself a patriot who ever had
the best welfare OF his country at heart, and
has shown statesmanship of the highest or
administration Of the State department would
reflect as much luster upon his career as any
OF his brilliant services in the past. Mr.
Mckinley and the whole country are to be
congratulated II John Sherman becomes sec
retary Of state In the next administration.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18
s'It'S Tif11e''

EVERY MAN KNEw-oR OUGHT TO
KNoW-HoW MUCH HIS WELFARE DE-
PENDs ON HIS APPEARANCE. LET US
HELP YOU TO SEE THAT YOUR GET
UP" is ALL RIGHT.
IT is AN ACCEPTED FACT THAT ONE
WOULD BETTER BE OUT OF THE
WORLD THAN OUT OF FASHION. WE
WILL SEE THAT YOU ARE IN THE
FASHION IF YOU WILL COME HERR
FOR YOUR CLOTHES.
WHAT is MoRE-WE WILL SAVE YOU
MONEY BESIDES. AT THIS TIME OF
THE YEAR THERE ARE MANY SUITS
ovERC s-ULsTERs-EXTRA PANTS
AND ARTICLES OF WEAR THAT ARE
LEFT-oNE OR TWO OF A KIND-IT's
TOO LATE IN THE SEASON TO REPLACE
THEM-AND RATHER THAN CARRY
THEM OVER HOPE TO CUT THE PRICE,
ABOUT h.
YOU ARE NOW ABLE TO PURCHASE
OUR OWN HIGH GRADE SUITS AT $500.
$1,000, $500 AND sI5.oO-THAT WERE
$3.50, $500. $1,000 AND $3.50.
ovERCoATs AT THE SAME SAVING.
sERs-THAT WERE ssOO-cAN BE HAD
FOR $3.75-ALSo MANY VERY DEsIR-
ABLE PATTERNS IN CHEvIoT, cAssI-
MEREs AND woRsTED AT THE SAME
Low FIGURES
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18
THE SENATE AND THE TREATY.

THE SENATE AND THE TREATY.
The indications are that when the ar
bitration treaty is taken up for consid-
GRAFTON in the senate it will encounter
strong opposition. 1t is believed that
majority of the senators favor prompt
ratification, of course after such careful
discussion as so important treaty
should receive, but ii is certain that a
number openly actuated by partisan
motives, will make a strenuous fight to
delay ratification and if possible have
the treaty rejected and these are said
to be industriously working to get the
Onethird minority vote necessary for
this purpose There are others who hon
estly think that the interests of the
United States are not fully conserved
in this convention and will urge modi-
fications in its terms and wording be-
fore voting for ratification.
1t is of course desirable and neces-
sary that the treaty be given most care
full and thorough consideration. 1t is not
to be assumed Off-hand that it cannot
be improved. In the exercise of their
constitutional duty senators are bound
to give it their most intelligent atten-
ton and to study its terms with delib-
crate care. But this should be done free
from any partisan feeling or any senti-
ment of hostility to the president and the
secretary of state. Senators should enter
upon the consideration of this extremely
important matter in Il broad and states
manlike spirit and with full recogni-
tion of its far-reaching significance.
There is a strong anti-administration
sentiment in the senate, but it will be II
lasting reproach to that body if this
should be allowed to defeat the treaty
If for no better reason than dislike of
the president and secretary of state
this effort to make more secure the
friendly relations between the English
speaking nations, which has received the
commendation of nearly the entire civ
ilized world, should fail.
Undoubtedly there are democrats
whose bitterness toward the administra-
ton will impel them to vote against
ratification, even at the risk of defying
public sentiment. 1t is to be hoped, how
ever, unit lHtSt StiulDIS VIII lOl Dt
able to get any allies among repub-
leans. 1t Is to be hoped that no repub
lican senator will permit partisan feel |
ing to exert any influence in determining
his duty in this matter. 1t Is said that OPP
position to ratification may be strength !
ened by the fact that Senator Sherman,
having decided to take the portfolio of |
secretary of state, would probably prefer |
that no action be taken in order that the |
republicans may complete the negotia- |
tions 1t Is sufficient to say in regard TO |
this suggestion that Senator sherman |
has expressed his commendation OF the |
treaty ana there Is every reason to eX- |
pect that he will be found among those |
fayoring Its ratification. unless some vi |
tai flaw in the treaty should be dis |
closed. Senator Sherman is too great |
and patriotic n statesman TO permit par |
tisanship to influence his course in such |
a case and he would Indignantly resent |
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

The Chicago city council, in its i'm
petuous crusade against the theater hat,
has passed an ordinance providing Il
fine of So to be assessed against the
wearer for every conviction of the mis-
demeanor of wearing Il hat in the thea
ter. Here in Omaha women of breeding
take off their hats without compulsiOn
at the play, but there are other theater
nuisances. of which both men and
women are guilty, which might as prop
erly receive the attention of legislative
bodies.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

The joy caused by the award of the
contract for the interior finishing of the
new federal building to an Omaha con
tractor is not lcsScned by the knowledge
that it will take several months to com
plete the work. This was to be eX-
pected. But if the whole sewerage sys-
tenn of the business district must be re-
the Postoffice department is not likely to
move into its new quarters in time for
the big fair.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

Senator Wolcott has been regaled
with good dinner by the secretary of
the American legation in London and
he has been tallied by the first lord of
the British treasury, whose diplomacy
prompted him to say he agrees with him,
but for all that England shifts the bur
den and responsibility for an interna-
tional monetary conference on the
French and the Germans without COM
hitting itself to anything.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

1t Is intimated in certain quarters
known for reliability that President Nc
Kinley intends to leave the decision OF
local federal appointments exclusively to
the republican senators and representa-.
tyes from the different states. The
strangest part of the situation is that
most of the republican congressmen-
elect do not know whether TO lament or
70 rejoice over the information.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

If the United States senate changed
all at once as does the house instead
of third every two years the proper
tion of new members and reflections
would not be very different between
the two houses.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

The constitution of Nebraska pro-
vldes for legislative reapportionment at
the legislative session the year follow
ing each federal and state census
enumeration land at no other time"
There has been no state census enumcr-
siblc to attempt redistricting now with
out disregarding the constitution, which
every member of the legislature has
sworn to uphold and to obey. AT no
other time" cannot be construed to
mean at this time.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

II there is any tinkering to be done
with the state depository law let the
tinkering be in the direction of strength
ening and improving 1t and not to
weaken 1t by increasing the number of
loop holes by which its provisions may
be evaded.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

The United States purchased the whole
of Louisiana territory in 1903 for trife
over $15,000,000. The proposition to of
fer $200,00O0OO for Cuba does not seem
to support the argument that prices of
everything have fallen greatly in the
last few years.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

How much longer are the people of
Nebraska to be kept in ignorance as to
the condition of the state treasury? Why
should not the list of repositories and
amounts on deposit in each be made
nuhlipo
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18
The Record for One Day.

The Nebraska legislature did not do much
harm on its first half day. The forenoon
was devoted to a discussion which resulted
in the allowance to each member of five 9
cent stamps and five 1-cent stamps daily,
with the provision that each must buy his
newspapers. Then the body moved to a cor
rdor, where it was photographed.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

1t is reported now that Huntington is
the man behind the scheme to refer the
Pacific railroad debt settlement question
to n commission consisting of three cab
met officers. If this is true, Hunting
tons advocacy ought 10 be in itself
almost enough to condemn the plan in
advance
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

Secretary Carlisle makes the an
nouncement that the new Omaha fed
eral building will be ready for occu.
pancy for the local postoflice by June
30 next. Secretary Carlisle made sew
eral guesses rs to the probable deficit
In the natioral revenues under the VIII
<on bill and he is entitled to several
guesses as TO the completion of the
Omaha public building.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

Republicans in the present legislature
may find themselves too few to accom-.
plish much in the way of positive legisla-
tion, but there are enough of them to
keep the majority on its mettle and af-
ford II heap of entertainment to all con-
cerneQ
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

Various Jacksonian societies will not
participate in the approaching Inaugural
tion ceremonies. One reason is that the
contemplated display is not in accord
ance with their austere ideas of Jack
sonian simplicity. And there are other
reasons only less valid.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

would cost hundreds or millions of dol.
lars. That the enterprise viii encounter
vigorous opposition Is assured. The east
crn railroads will antngonizc 1t and the
great expenditure involved will induce
some to oppose It. But it is only Qucs.
ton Of time when western interests viii
prevail in their demand for ship canal
connecting The great lakes with the
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

Strange that the gas inspector should
find so much fault with the gasoline
lamp service but has never word about
the gas lamps or electric lamps. 1t was
once the practice TO make deductions for
time that electric lamps failed to burn.
but no city official has seen an electric
light 20 out in months, if not years.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

There has been well founded sus-
picion hitherto that the Omaha city
council enjoyed practical monopoly of
combinations. If outside bidders on
municipal bonds are going to usurp this
exclusive prerogatiye, taxpayers may as
well take to the woods.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18
A Long Felt Want Supplied,

1t is asserted that Secretary Olney has
inserted in the diplomatic regulations a new
section forbidding political speeches by
diplomatic representatives, with a view of
checking the loquacity of Mr. Bayard This
is sharper censure than that Of the house
year ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

Send each of your friends a copy Of
the Transmississippi Exposition num-
Der of The Bee. 1t will tell them all
about the great exposition project and
enlist their good will and support in its
hnholf
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

This week the reform legislature
should get squarely down to business
What is wanted is action. action,
action, and not words, words. words.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

the intlmffpiti that he could desire to
make capital T6r himself Mt the expense
Of anothcrOcIAn though that other Is n
political o4fbshcnt The distinguished
statesman has always been content to
rest upon ihtsI own achievements and
hc will continue to b..
Two-thirds 9f the senate Is necessary
for the ratification of n treaty. There
seems to he reason to apprchcnd that
the arbitration treaty will not b. ratified
by the sennte Of the prcsent congrcss.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

The legislature has only sixty days
to sit and the first ten days of the ses-
sion should be no more wasted than the
last ten days of the session.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18
Nebraska News from Afar.

NeW iOTK NHII anu ENpTCss.
Governor Holcomb of Nebraska Is already
planning to capture the popuist nomination
for president in 1900. The Nebraska popu-
lists seem to regard that nomination as a
part of their state property.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

Of course there is no politics whatever
in the pilgrmages of any of the poll
ticians to Canton.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

our amiablc contemporary, the World
Herald, prints n learned editorial dis
Quisiton on one page advising the leg
islature how it should proceed in re
casting the congressional districts Of
the state, and on another page it prints
under approving headlines statement
by Judge Maxwell, in which he says:
"rhc congressional districts cannot be
altered until after the census of 1900, as
all such changes must be made at times
designated by the constitution and at
no other time" What the editor of the
World-Hcrald does not know about CON
siitutional. law would fill several vol
umes.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

The Douglas county contest has al
ready taken up $1,000 worth of the time
of the legislature.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18
where Arbitration is Needed.

chicago Tribune.
Mr.. olney will score another diplomatic
victory IL he can bring about friendly rela-
tions between himself and the United States
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

Illinois Is noted for hotly fought SEN
atOrial contests anyway.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18
Cotton Has the Call.

It viii be seen that cotton still maintains
its place at the head OF the list of agrl-
cultural exports. The total value of the ex-
ports of the same products for 1895 was about
500 900 900 less than in 1896.
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

Wisner Chronicle; The legislature should
not pursue nlggardly, penny-wise- and
pOund-foolish policy In dealing with the
Omaha daily bee., 1897-01-18

Superior Daily Journal: And now that
the Nebraska legislature Is in session, one
of the things by which that body can best
serve the state in restoring confidence and
giving impetus to the states growth and
consequent prosperity, is to pass without any
unnecessary delay a bill making a liberal
appropriation for the holding of a Transmits
Sissppi and International Exposition at
Omaha in 1898. Three hundred thousand