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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1898-01-23

Mile. cleo de Msrode. when she re-
turned 10 Paris and told IF the incon-
sidsrate way in which the American
newspapers had treated her. told the
French reporters that the only compen-
sation she found for this harsh conduct
was in the great appreciation of the pub
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31
PROHIBITION OF PROFANITY.

The proposal of a special law to pun
ish persons who offend by using pro-
zane and indecent language publicly in
Greater New York suggests deteriora-
ton in the language and manners of the
people for which there is no obvious
cause. 1t is true that the reaction
against Puritanical efforts to direct
what all persons shall eat and wear
and how they shall conduct themselves
in public and in private, has continued
all through the century, but this reac-
ton has not made it necessary for men
to go to an extreme in showing contempt
for restraining laws and it affords no
excuse whatever for that defiant parade
of improper words which so many peo-
pie indulge in from sheer recklessness.
But laws against public profanity have
never been very successful. The Ameri-
can colonists desired a state Of society
where words and deeds should all be
pure and chaste, and they made rigid
rules to bring about this condition, but
those rules were soon violated and the
drastic laws to punish profanity We're
in the course Of time ignored and super
coded by moral suasion.
The contention that the public use of
profanity is increasing may be true, yet
If one may judge from the literature
of a few centuries ago, language and
customs have improved with civilization
and profanity was at one time much
commoner than now.
1t is problematic whether any legisla.
ton or this subject would accomplish
any more than the historic pope's bull
against the comet.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31
as TO A WAR INDEMNITY.

The statement that the United States
will not ask a money indemnity Of Spain
is probably well founded. Such n de-
mand would, of course be perfectly
justifiable, but in Spain's bankrupt con-
dition that nation could not pay an ade-
quate indemnity in money within half a
century, if 1t ever could, hence 1t would
be useless to ask it. The United States
has thus far expended in the war nearly
$200,O0O,O00, but If a demand were made
for n money indemnity it probably
would not be limited to the actual war
expenditure Of this government. The
United States would fairly be entitled
to claim more than this, perhaps double
the amount. Undoubtedly in the nego-
tiations for peace Spain will be required
to make provision for paying the claims
of American citizens for the loss Of
property in Cuba, amounting to between
$~4O,OO0,0OO and $4,000 900, but our gov
eminent could hardly expect to collect
anything beyond this for them.
1t appears to be the intention to get
indemnity for the war by holding a part
of the conquered territory. For this there
are international p%recedents. Russia
accepted territory from Turkey In part
payment of the indemnity for the wal
of 1877, The war between Prussia and
Austria in 1866 was closed by n treaty
which gave Prussia certain territory of
its defeated enemy. Indemnities de-
manded of China by Great Britain We're
paid in part by cesslons Of territory
n China did the same with Japan.
There is also a precedent in the wal be-
tween The United States and Mexico.
This country accepted Mexican territory
in lieu of Il money indemnity and valued
it rs worth $l5,O00,O0O more thar its
claim against Mexico amounted to, pay
ing that sum over TO the Mexican gov.
eminent.
These %precedents seem to establish the
principle that when the territory of a
defeated nation is taken and held 1t
must be counted as equivalent to so
much cash, but of course II is the right
of the |conqueror TO fix the amount of the
indemnity and also the value of the ter.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31
A 4 PROBLEM.

The latest advices from Manila show
that the Philippine problem is even
graver than had been apprehended.
General Merritt says in his dispatch
that all the troops assigned to him will
probably be needed, a conclusion he
reached on the day of his arrival at
Manila as the result of a conference
the latter indicate that the situation
threatens serious trouble. 1T appears
that Aguinaldo, since the arrival of the
American troops, has shown n DISPOSE
ton to no longer cooperate with II
forces, but to proceed independently and
adopting this course General Merritt
may find 1t necessary to fight insurgents
as well as Spaniards before he can ac-
quire control in the Philippines. The
task of subduing the Spaniards at
Manila would. probably not be very
difficult. Not only is the place at the
mercy of our war ships, but the number
of American soldiers there is quite as
large If not larger than the Spanish
force. The insurgents, however, are
formidable in numbers and If they
should unite to resist American author
ity General Merritt will not only need
all the troops that have been assigned
TO him but a great many more.
The new aspect of affairs at Manila
is not surprising. 1t was foreshadowed
when Aguinaldo proclaimed a govern
ment with himself at the head of it.
lie is an ambitious man, with a good
deal of ability and great influence with
his people and he has determined, ii
seems evident, not to play IN inferior
part unless compelled TO do so. lie
means to have a voice in the work of
Philippine reconstruction and if we do
not mistake his character he is well
qualified TO make a great deal of
trouble. or purse he can be repressed,
but 1t would probably be a costly un-
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31
SECULAR suors An THE PULPIT.

lions Herald. Sanctihed twaddle In the
pulpit always pleases the crowd for a sea
son, but when the season OF sensationalism
is over the community Is lowered rather
than uplifted.
Minneapolis Journal Bishop Merrill
states that beer is more harmful to SOL
diers than yellow fever" Yet. II beer and
fever were placed before the bishop for a
choice. we can hazard a shrewd guess as
TO which he would take.
Chicago Times-Herald: An Iowa clergy
man who was married the other day left in
his wake sixteen sorrowing young women,
TO each OF whom he was engaged. The next
along that way probably will strike a pretty
rocky road.
Globe Democrat A Tennessee volunteer
chaplain has been experimenting with the
wild delights of Washington City prepara-
tory to active work on the Cuban frontier.
His success in dismantling a well fortified
boarding house implies that he is expect
ing an assignment with the rough riders.
New York Mail and Express: While we
whip Spain into a spirit of Christian re-
p%entance for her misdeeds with one hand,
we raise with the other funds for the spread
OF the gospel In heather lands. In just one
day the Christian Alliance convention raised
over $4,000 for foreign missionary work.
This is a land that can at the same time
make war and give money In the cause Of
humanity.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31
pERpETrArING TIE GRANp ARMY.

PEhFEIJ1IINb me GhAND Ahbf
The Grand Army of the Republic ad-
mits to membership only those who
fought for the union in the war OF the
rebellion. The gradual defamation of
the ranks of the union veterans and
the inevitable extinction of the order
by natural fatality was doubtless fore
seen by its founders, yet no provision
was made by them for it's perpetuation
by recruiting the ranks from n new
generation. The wal with Spain has
given rise to the suggestion that the
doors of the Grand Army of the Repub-
lie be thrown open to the men now en-
listed at the call of their country. 1t
is to be hoped this suggestion will re-
ceivc no encouragement from the sur
vivors of the war of 1861. The ming
ling of the gray and the blue on the
battlciields of Cuba, Porto Rico or the
Philippines may tend to obliterate the
line of demarcation between those who
sought to destroy the government and
those who rallied to its defense and
risked their lives for It's preservation.
IL uInulSilIIuNc llIt SluN Win Nv piuV
in the Grand Army of the Republic
would, however, subvert the very OBJ
ject for which it was organized. The
idea Of perpetuating the Grand Army
of the Republic by the infusion of a
membership which has nothing in COM
mon with It's origin or memories is not
in keeping with it's mission. The pio-
neers Of every community or state pass
away with time and any proposition
to refill their ranks with later corners
would be ridiculous. The very name
Of pioneer belongs exclusively to those
who blaze the way for advancing civili-
cation. The Grand Army of the Republic
would no longer be the Grand Army Of
the Republic If made up of men who
had no part in suppressing the rebellion
and restoring the union under the stars
and stripes. That is the proud distinc.
ton Of the men who wear the veterans
badge and that distinction cannot be
shared by those who come after them.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31
CONVICT SUPPLEMENT OF SIBERIA.

tDN VII ST. ILElIDNI VT SIbEHIhs
The American good will toward our
traditional friends of the Russian en-
pire has been given with some reserva-
ton ever since the publication of the
disclosures made by George KEENAN, in
regard to the prisons and convict camps
of Siberia. 1T is therefore doubly pleas
ant to learn from another traveller, who
has more recently gone over the same
ground, that practically nothing of that
which has been written about the hor-
rors of the Siberian convict system is
applicable to present conditions. Exile
to Siberia is now simply one way of
colOnizing a great country.
The traveller who has completely
routed Mr.. Remnants bogy man of the
Siberian steppes is Stephen Bonsal.
learned that the prisons are so good
that he actually tried TO get lodgings
in one in preference TO staying at the
hotel, that the eXiled %convicts are all
treated humanely, that they do not die
in the quicksilver mines, because there
uIe HOUt, tllil Ill Dll tllc NplSt ODN ltlS
enjoy greater liberty in Siberia than
they did in Russia, that not more than
one-fourth of the eXiled persons return
to Russia when they are free, and in
fact, they find the life in Siberia pleas
anter, the road to ease, Il competency,
and ever a wealth less rugged and less
crowded with competitors than in the
country whence they have been ban
ished. He even hints that some of the
exiles sought their own Punishment to
get free transportation to a. better coun-
try.
After reading Mr.. Bonsal's article one
feels like commencing the Russian exile
system for cOnvicts and political sus-
poets to all the world as a model,
Through this system Russia is ~coloniz-
ing Siberia and preparing that vast do
main for the overflow of n mighty ma
ton. 1t Is true that an effort Is now
being made to confine the eXiled persons
to an island so as not to permit the con-
vlcts TO enjoy all things in Siberia, hut
this does not make Siberian exile as
horrible as IL has been heretofore
painted.
Either Russia has been very much
m%aligned by Mr.. KEENAN,, and Mr.. Bon
sal has had eyes that see not, or there
has been a great change in the Siberian
exile and convict system within recent
years.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31
TIE DEUM.

Francis Bartlett in Boston Transcript.
For their brave dead, who sleep at San
tiago,
Under a flag of mingled gold and red
Yea! for their brothers deep beneath the
channel,
Where towers Ell Morro's rook-encircled
Our thanks, great God!
For the good ships that lie on sands and
lodges,
Blackened by flame and torn by shot and
shell,
Ger whose lost kinghood but tine throbblng
surgeS
Ring forth the changes of their funeral
Our thanks, great God!
For our brave dead who sleep at Santiago,
Under a flag of scarlet, white and blue,
Who, born to freedom, gave their lives that
freedom
Might bless a land which naught but
bondage knew
Our praise, great God!
For the good ships that guarded we'll our
honor,
Lifting our prowess to a worlds awed
eyes,
And for their crews, whose valor forms a
bulwark
Which through the centuries none may
despise-
Our praise, great God!
For their old land that oped the new
worlds portals;
For ours, whose empire clasps the east
and west:
Whose laws shall be the precepts of the ma
tions;
For us, the victors-and for them, UNI
best
Thy mercy, Lord!
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31
THE oMAHA. DAILY BEE. SUNDAY. july s1. 1ses.

women of the Russian court shall not
smoke in her presence. 1t Is pointed out
that there are smokers among the
crowned heads Of Europe and princesses
of the royal blood, including the dowa-
ger czarina. the empress of Austria, the
queen of Roumania, the queen regent
OF Spain and the queen of Portugal are
inveterate smokers of cigarettes. These
unfortunate people doubtless feel that
they ought to have some pleasures in
life and they will give up cigarette
smoking reluctantly.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31
SOME INCONsPICUOUs HERoEs.
Their Work Inestimable, hOugh Not
GloriAed In song or story.

III SOhE or StOFy.
Chicago Times-IIerald.
The war correspondents have crystallized,
If not in "deathless song at least in very
good prose, the remarkable deeds of bravery
and heroism performed individually and
collectively by the American soldiers and
sailors in Cuba, and while the most glowing
tributes have been paid to the men who did
the fighting the less conspicuous heroes
among the non-combatants have not been
overlooked.
Among the latter there have been many
instances where the highest and grandest
form OF courage was displayed. This has
been particularly noticeable since yellow
fever made its appearance, Men who were
not immunes were quick to volunteer their
services to nurse the afflicted and take a
greater risk Of losing their lives than even
their comrades who charged up San Juan
heights under a fire OF shrapnel from the
Spanish batteries.
One case has been noted by a correspond
ent In which a member Of a regimental
band nursed seventy-fye patients without
assistance and without neglecting one of
them.
Another class of inconspicuous heroes have
been the chaplains. who not only have faced
the bullets OF the enemy and the dangers
OF the climate, but by their mLnistrations
have Impaired courage to the troops and
taught them to bear hardships with calm
ness and fortitude.
The battle hero will live the longer in
song and story, but they who have raised
the hopes and courage OF the soldiers, have
sOothed and comfoTted the dying and at
tended to the wants OF the d~elirious fever
patients, are heroes nevertheless. although
many OF them will never be known by name
and others will never be mentioned.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31
Peculinritfes of Jersey Justice.
Rnlflmnrn Amnricnn

A New Jersey judge, in setting aside a
verdict OF $4,000, awarded the parents Of a
little child killed by a railroad, made the
remarkable statement that the damages
were excessive, as children are an expense
and not a pecuniary profit to their fathers.
This idea, pushed to its logical extreme,
would recognize the child slaughter in China
as a justifiable economy, but it is strange
doctrine to hear from a court OF 80 highly
civilized and Christianized n nation as the
United States. In many homes in the
majority-no amount OF money damages
could begin to compensate for the loss of q
little child, or pay for the happiness it is
the means of bringing into n home.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31

ritory taken or accepted. Thus the
United States might demand an in.
demnity and place a valuation on Span
ish territory taken which would require
a large payment of money to settle the
claim. 1t is TO be presumed, however,
that our government will not be ungen-
erous or exacting in this direction. 1t
will, there is reason to believe, demand
only what it shall deem to be just, fair
and necessary. 1t will endeavor to act
so as to merit the enlightened approval
Of the world.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31
Indianapolis Journal.


The humorous side OF the war Is greatly
enriched by the Spanish oficjal reports OF
American victories. Since the statement OF
the minister of war regarding the light at
Santiago that I'VE achieved a victory. but
the enemy continued to fight after his de-
feat and compelled us to retire there has
been nothing funnier than the statement of
the captain OF the Alfonso XII. The steamer
sailed from Cadiz loaded with munitions of
war and supplies for Havana, and the cap
tain says: II navigated her with nope In
God and in the valor Of my own crew"
Both failed him, for after a series OF disas-
tiers which he represents as triumphs of
valor and seamanship the steamer was finally
sunk. AS a last resort he decided to beach
her and throw the cargo overheard, but the
meddlesome Yankees interfered. The awk-
ward manner in which they conducted them
selves is thus described;
THE Yankees began throwing shells.
which landed in all directions around the
ship. which proves what We have said a
thousand times, that the Americans are not
artillerlsts and the Christs OF the earth.
OF the hundreds of proiectiIes thrown at the
Alfonso XII only eight struck the ship. This
corroborates our opinion OF their bad train
ing"
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31
Grover as a Chicken Fancier.

SITINubV ITTUUTIt.
II 1t be really true that Mr.. Cleveland
c~ontemplates the abandonment OF fishing and
duck hunting for the more peaceful occupa-
tion of chicken raising, the fact is to be
taken as evidence of the humanizing and re-
hning Influence which surrounds a great
university like that OF Princeton. The ex.
president has evidently come to the con-
clusion that 1t is more beneicent to develop
life than to destroy 1t; and, although some
OF the products OF his incubator may eventu-
ally find their way to the slaughter house,
he will probably leave to others the work Of
determination. While he may not contem-
plate resorting wholly to a vegetable diet, it
Is safe to say that his esthetic taste will
dictate that chickens shall be properly
dressed when they come to his table.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31

Chicago daily papers. after a long and
costly experiment, have been forced TO
the conclusion that the cut-rate policy
is suicidal for the publishers and not
demanded by the public. What the
people want is the latest, best and most
reliable news. This they cannot hope
to get at a price that pays merely for
the blank paper upon which the news-
paper is printed. The cheap newspaper,
like everything else that has nothing
but cheapncss to commend it, is the
dearest under all circumstances. The
Bee has not followed the cut-rate
course, preferring to maintain and i'm
prove the quality and quantity of read
ing matter given to its patrons. That
its efforts have been appreciated Is at
tested by its increased popularity and
enlarged subscription lists. The Bee,
therefore, will continue its endeavors to
merit patronage by giving the most
readable newspaper at its present ca
sonable price without regard to the in
crease in the price of Chicago papers.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31

A New York oculist stands some show
of earning the biggest fee on record for
effecting q cure. He will try for the
S1,0OO,o00 offered by Charles Broadway
Rouss for a cure for his blindness. He
has succeeded with the substitute who
has submitted to experiments on behalf
of the blind millionaire. A million dol
lars for Il chance to see the sunlight
and yet who shall say that it is n dearly
bought pleasure at hat price?
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31
Fighting Bob's Style.

or the naval commanders reporting the
battle off Santiago, Captain Fighting Bob
Evans alone INDUCES in any fine writing.
He says: II cannot express my admiration
for my magnificent crew. So long as the
enemy showed its flag, they fought like
American seamen, but when the flag came
down they were as tender and gentle as
American women" This is not exactly in
the official vein, but is very good.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31

licly announcing his opposition to the
whole doctrine of Imperialism. Senator
Mason vas one Of the pioneers in the
agitation for Cuban independence and
he must be also given credit for exhib-
iting a level head on the question Of
anneXing the earth.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31

Omaha will. within a few days, be
invaded by over 500 aboriginal Indians.
But ii will no be necessary to call back
the troops from Cuba, Manila or Porto
Rico TO prevent an Indian uprising, The
invaders will participate peaceably in
the Transmississippi Indian congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31

The linsced oil trust went broke trying
to corner the haxseed of the United
States, but unlike the unfortunate
young man who tried to corner the
wheat, it has no father with debt-pay-
ing procliyities.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31

With over 1000 of General Skaters
army on the sick list, the question of
saving the lives of our own brave sol
diers enters into the peace negotiations
as strongly as any other one factor.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31

Chicago is planning to replace the his
toric coliseum that burned down with
one still greater and more conveniently
located. Chicago is evidently already
In the competition for all the national
nominating conventions of 1900.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31

Now the administration is subjected
to abuse because of the announcement
that Ceryera will be allowed n limited
quantity of wine" while ut Annapolis.
Is not IL Spanish gentleman capable of
deciding for himself the limit of his wine
n,,,ai.,g
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31

The falling off In immigration to the
United States on account of the war has
been almost entirely in the class of UNI
desirable immigrants. Persons who are
likely to be good American citizens are
not in doubt about the future of the
United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31
PARTIES LEAVING ron THE SUMMER

Parties leaving the city for
the summer can have The
Bee sent to them regularly
by notifying The Bee busi-
ness Office In person or by
mail. The address will he
changed az often as desired.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31

An afternoon and evening ut the eX-
position offers the most profitable way
for the w%orkingman to spend his leisure
time. And with the 25-cent admission
today, no %workingman or woman can
afford TO stay away.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31
Record OF the Exposition.


The Transmississippi Exposition at Omaha
has not only paid running expenses, but
also reduced It's floating Indebtedness. Be-
tween this and the date Of closing, Novem-
Der l, the great show will even improve the
fine record.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31
Sunshine of Prospcrity.

fTEIHUeIPIIId IktCUTus
Reports from the eastern, middle and
western states show the tonnage Of hay this
year to be greater than any during the last
ten years, while the quality keeps pace with
the quantity. Happy farmers! They can
dry their hay this year by the sunshine OF
prosperity, and have no faint of must In IL.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31
Coming to Terms.
Ia~-nn Tst,. Cta-

Americans who predicted, when the war
broke out, that 1t would last only a few
weeks made no mistake as to the fighting
power of the United States, but they under
estimated the suicidal obstinacy Of Spain.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31

dertaking. The situation must suggest
to all thoughtful people the
responsibility which the United States
would assume IL 1t should decide TO re-
tain possession of the Philippines.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31
It's Different Here.

Filming a locomotive engineer $l2, 900 and
sending him to prison for four months is
the way Denmark deals with criminal and
disastrous carelessness. In this country the
verdict is apt to be, No one to blame.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31

Newfoundland is the bad boy in the
British family of large and small colo
MES. Newfoundland will neither fish
less Canada divides all the peaches
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31

As soon as one of the new women
from America reached Madrid and made
known her plan for regulating the af-
fairs of the world the whole Spanish
marty.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31

Half rate at the exposition again
today for the benefit of the working
people. But the only way the working
Dcoplc can benefit is to attend.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31

In the case of the Bourgogne disaster,
the blame as usual is placed on some
one who is beyond punishment for his
criminal neglect.
Omaha daily bee., 1898-07-31

The Iowa authorities are meeting the
debt problem in the only way such a
problem can be met-by levying a tax
sufficient to pay it.