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Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27
WHAT SHOULD THE POLICY BE?


The question as to what the policy or
the United States should be in Cuba
ought not to be very difficult one and
vet il is commanding no little attcn-
ton. If our government adheres abSo-
lutely to the pledge it has made in re-
gard to the island the problem would
seem to be easy of solution, but as a
matter of fact the conditions are such
that it is becoming doubtful whether
we can adhere absolutely to the policy
which has been outlined by the already
declared plan in respect to the rehabili-
taton of Cuba.
That we shall adhere TO the pledge to
give the people of Cuba an opportunity
to establish an Independent government,
based upon principles which the United
States government can recognize as rea-
sonably assuring stability and enabling
that government to establish proper re-
lations with other governments, may be
regarded as practically certain. In this
particular the national faith is unmls
takably pledged, But there are de-
mands upon MS that call for action
which both Cubans and Americans are
likely to think inconsistent with policy
of pure regard for the independence of
the Cuban people.
In the general Judgment the Cuban
problem is by no means an easy one
and yet in the opinion of so able and
experienced n student of that problem
as General Wood-a man who has not
only given it the most thorough study,
but has had more than any other to do
with its solution-it can be easily solved.
This distinguished officer is quoted as
expressing the opinion that with the
right sort of an administration every
thing could be Strengthened out in six
months. He is quoted as saying that
what is needed Is firm and stable mill
tary government in the hands of men
who would not hesitate TO use severe
measures should the occasion arise. This
intelligent and careful observer says
that the CubanS are not lazy, but on the
contrary they want to work. Very
many of them are illiterate and easily
swayed, but still they are amenable to
reason and when properly dealt with
they are far from being uncomfortable.
The inference to be drawn from the
latest expressions of General Wood who
is undoubtedly the most competent ex-
ponent of conditions in Cuba. is that
the United States should hasten as rap
idly as practicable the Introduction in
the island of American principles, in all
circumstances, as far as possible, Civ
Ing the Cubans the preference in the
appointments to civic positions. I'M
proyemeut in educational facilities and
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

1t is announced that the famous great
wall of China is TO be torn down. Just
what good can be accomplished by the
destruction of this famous work is not
stated. In these modern days it is use.
less as Il military defense, but stands
as Il gigantic monument to tell what
persistent industry can accomplish. The
wall which China needs to tear down
is that of superstitious eXclusivcness
which makes progress an impossibility.
With this demolished no one could fore
the industrious millions of that great
empire
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

If the Chicago courts will follow the
example of those in New York and give
the kidnapcrs on trial there long terms
of Imprisonment, in case found guilty,
it will have Il tendency to discourage
the business. In many respects such
crimes are worse than those for which
greater penalties are prescribed. Kid
naping children is necessarily delib-
crate offensc and one who could be
guilty of it is bad enough 10 retire per-
manently from society.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27
rREASURY GOLb RESOURCES.

! According 10 the Washington corrc-
! spondont of the New York journal of
! Commerce, who is thoroughly well in.
/ formed in such matters. the United
/ states treasurer is entirely at ease i'm
| regard to the gold resources of the
| treasury. The fact that nearly one
! third of the gold for the settlement of
the Philippine indemnity remains in the
! subtrCnsury is regarded as an assur-
ancc that there will be no intense pres
| sure for the yellow metal this summer.
| II is stated that the treasury has been
gaining gold ever since the Philippine
payment was made, having held at the
close of business three days ago more
than SDOOO,OOO In excess of the mini
mum month previous. The increase
in the treasury gold between May -
and June - was nearly SS,OOO,OOO.
\ Washington dispatch says that if
the treasury were not in such IL strong
position that minor incidents were of
tritling moment, the restoration Of an
even balance between receipts and ex-
pcnditures would be an important as
surancc that the gold reserve was not
likely to be intrenched upon. The pres.
different in several respects from what
1t was Il few years ago The demand
for currency for domestic use is acute
and absorbs all that is issued, and the
treasury has begun to reduce the money
in the hands of the people by the ac-
emulation of a surplus of current re-
Ceipts. There was n surplus in May
and the surplus for the current month
will be still larger. 1t is possible that
this will continue during the succeed
ing months. but it is understood to be
the policy of the secretary of the treas
ury-and certainly such a policy would
be judicious-to keep the deposits of
public funds in the national banks at
II point which will avert stringency so
far as the treasury can properly eXer-
else control over the matter.
In an interview few days ago Sec
retary Gage said that he attached no
importance to the exports of gold, re-
marking that it is mere incident.
That appears also to be the view of the
ihoNthichI idheh ny tlc CoullleTCldl
agencies, which it is needless to say
keep in close touch with the financial
conditions The fact Is, as we have
heretofore pointed out, that the coun-
try is so strong and safe in respect to
its gold accumulation that it can meet
any probable demand upon it's resources
in this direction without the least dan.
ger of impairing its financial strength.
The confidence felt in treasury circles
is fully warranted by the conditions and
there Is every reason to believe that
these will be stronger in the near fu-
turc. The balance of trade in favor OF
the United States may not be so large
this year as last but it will still he
considerable. The financial situation is
all that could be desired.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

The free silver republican party in
Iowa has gone into involuntary liquidu-
tion, having failed to poll enough votes
at the last election to secure II place on
the official ballot. The leaders an
nounce that most of the members will
go into the democratic party, but if
true there is not enough of them TO
make any change in results, though they
may add "A little to the volume of pre-.
election sound.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27
POINTED REMARKS.

Chicago Post shes married an old man
worth 100000 and who isn't expected to
live a year.
I'm not surprised. She's always been
most successful bargain hunter"
he saw a man with an elastic skin that he
ES,o?uid pun out like rubber. DO you think
We'll. my son, the truth can be
stretched
Detroit Free Press: Did You get char
acter from your last mistress?"
spare"
Judge: Jim Jackson-Don't YOU go 20
THROWN out no hints dat lse a professional
gambler.
Joe Johnson-Yo's THROWN dem out yo-
salf. When "A man throws out five aces
avery time he shakes, dats hints enough
to suit anybody.
Chicago Record: Marietta. you had
better write your aunt Jane that we are
coming out there on the Fourth"
,'Tf. you don't she will be writing us that
she is coming here"
Somerville Journal: The pretty type
writer does not need to know how TO
sharpen a l5ad pencil There is always
for her. With the homely typewriter its
different.
indianapolis News: "What is your idea
of a silent partner?' was asked OF a bust
ness oracle on the board of trade.
Hes the fellow that puts his money into
firm and keeps his mouth shut while 1t 10
being EDent'
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

According to War department advices
a considerable number of native Porto
Ricaus are enlisting in the American
army, but no one has reported any en-
lstments worth mentioning among the
Cubans. Cuba's buckram army has
been a delusion and II snare from the
very commencement of the war for
Cuban independence.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

The economy of paying an extra
$1,000 year for the privilege of max
ing the county auditors Office roosting
place for popocrats is almost equal to
the economy that requires six men on
the pay roll of the county attorneys
office under popocratic regime when
only four We're needed to do the bust
ness when the republican county attor-
ney was in control year ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

a better judicial status are the essential
things which. in the opinion of Gen
cral Wood. are especially necessary TO
the general advancement of cuba.
The Cuban problem is by no means
n simple one, yet 1t is one that Is ca
pable of solution 10y the application of
the ordinary principles of craftsmanship
and fair dealing
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

The complaint about lack of army
officers in the Philippines ought to be
easily remeded. Officers commissions
would not have TO be offered mauy
times to get takers and in case of 4
pinch some of the privates might con,
sent to promotion.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

The absent lawyer having returned
the taxpayers will await patiently the
next preteXt the BARLEY bondsmen will
devise to ask Tor further delay in the
trial of the suit to compel them to live
up to their obligations.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

There need be no clash between the
people of Omaha and Lincoln in their
efforts to do honor TO the returning
First Nebraska regiment All have one
and the same object in view and plans
can readily be perfected that will In
no Way conflict
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

Republicans should see to it that
every name put upon local tickets, judi
cial, county and city, should add
strength TO the whole. Dead weight
aspirants to public salaries should be
frowned down from the beginning.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

The city authorities should not over
look the danger threatening from giant
crackers and other harmful explosives
In favor for July Fourth noise-making
Omaha has suffered too great loss
through this source in recent years to
invite repetition of gunpowder dis
a
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

latest advices indicate that both the
spect for the others fighting ability to
be more willing to compromise than
try conclusions in the field.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

Governor Poynter has been kept ad-
vlsed of the situation at home and hav-
Ing been informed that the hostiles have
all returned to the reservation has de
rided that 1t is safe to come home.
There are indications of further trou-
BILE, however, as the ghost dancers are
still dissatisfied with the manner in
which the rations have been distributed.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

The construction OF The proposed
canal and power plant to furnish
cheaper power to Omaha manufacture
ing establishments would revolution!ze
local industry. No true friend of
Omaha interested in its growth would
put anything in the way of its success
ful accomplishment.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27
King Corn on the stan of Mars.
be-Democrat

Cornstalks continue to look up. They
yield cellulose. worth s4OO ton for stop
ping holes in battleships, fine cardboard
and paper, the best foundation for dynamite,
patent cattle food and superior glue.
But it is said that $50 600, 900 tons OF corn
stalks still go to waste every year in this
country.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

professions, such kissing ana hussins Of
heroes, such complimentary dinners at 800
the plate as the world has not seen since
Cain to ccuntersct the effects 81 "isnoble
ease and furnish the necessary tonic for
his vlrility. made war on his brother Abel.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

Pnllauelpnld Times.
They may bring up the Hodgson story
about Schley as often as they please, but
they can't bring up Cervera's ships.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

1t contributes to the efficiency and sobrcly
OF the troops. The only exception is found
in some volunteer regiments where the man
agoment was careless. The reports also
show that liquor dealers in the vicinity Of
army posts are working against the camteen
systpm
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27
Parties Leaving for the Summer.

Parties leaving the city for the
summer may have The Bee sent to
them regularly by notifying The
Bee business office, in person or by
mail.
The address win be changed as
often as desired.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

omaha gets all the big state nominat-
ing conventions of 1899. Omaha is big
enough to entertain them all at the
same time.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

A Kentucky democratic convention
would seem to feel as much lost with
out a Gordon of police to preserve order
as it would if it had to meet in dry
tnMn
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

Kentucky democrats are having al
most as harmonious n time at their con-
vention as II cage of wildcats. Even
Reeds rules would not be strong enough
TO hold them down.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

The Americas cup defender stuck in
the mud after launching, but the re-
suits of its first trial sail prove that
none of the mud stuck to its heels
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

Just try TO rent a house in Omaha
suitable for small family and you will
get an object lesson of the increased
activity in improved real estate.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

The reunion of the Rough Riders has
accomplished one thing nothing else
could--it has induced Il large number
of cowboys to attend church.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

Religious circles in Minnesota received
shock recently by the receipt from Mime
sofa soldiers Of samples Of loot from Luzon.
Among the articles shipped home were sew
eral vestments OF priests and other articles
CT a sacred character Commenting on the
vandalism the Minneapolis Times says:
"Oficers in our army should put stop to
this and decislvely. There is sancitiy
attaching to the robes worn In
the performance Of religious functions,
not only among Filipinos, but in
the estimation of millions Of good Amer
cans. Soldiers are human and humanity, in
war time, Is not observant of ethical rules
to the extent obtaining in peace, But church
robbing is going too far. Doubtless the very
men who took the vestment sent home TO
Minnesota would read with horror of some
OF the doings of Claverhouse for example.
Yet how can he defend his own conduct?
Did he take the robe because II was heavily
broidered with gold? Then he deserves
nothing OF excuse and is altogether to be
condemned"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27
Let the hand Play.

Washington Post.
We have captured General Pho del Pillars
brass band OF eighty-two pieces, and with
such an instrument Of torture We ought
to be able TO expedite the finish.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27
Two Warm ,Johns

Boston Transcript.
The capitalization OF the distiilng trust at
1925, 900 900 looks as though John Barley
corn was trying to make himself as big a
man as John Rockefeller.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State OF Nebraska, Douglas County, ss.:
George b. TzschuCk secretary of The Bee
Publishing company being duly sworn, says
that the actual number of full and complete
copies OF The Daily, Morning Evening and
sunday Bee printed during the month OF
May, 1899, was as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27
ECHOES OF THE WAR.

Indiana has at last been aroused by the
example Of other states in honoring war
heroes and has decided to procure and
present sword Of honor to General Law
ton, native Hooser. Indiana honors itself
in honoring General Lawton. In the roster
OF military heroes Of the Spanish war and
the Filipino war no name sheds greater
luster on American arms than that of Gen
eral bawton.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27
The Canteen system,
Indianapolis journal

'hNAahaPS4lS SNui hal'
Most OF the army officers whose views
have been asked report in favor OF the can
teeo, on the ground that in the regular army
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

The last letter OF John r. Bass, Manila
correspondent, in Harper's Weekly, confirms
the reported interview with General Lawton,
in which the latter was quoted as saying
that 900 troops would be required to
pacify the islands. After describing the
Santa Cruz expedition along the shores Of
Laguna de Bay and its lack Of practical re-
suits, the correspondent says. general
Lawton, in an interview after the Santa
Cruz expedition. said that if the insurgents
continued to fight it would take 100000
American forces to pacify the islands. BY
this he meant that it would be necessary
to leave a garrison in every town we occu-
pied. The fact is that there are not enough
soldiers here to enable General Otis to carry
on the war with that effective rapidity which
is the only humane way to make war. He
cannot at present spare a single man for
garrison duty in Santa Cruz or any other
town we take. With the line around the
city to hold and the railway lines to protect
he has only enough forces left to continue
moving against the insurgent army on the
north. 1t looks as If the war may last for
another year"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

In a letter just received from Surgeon
Beck of the Thirteenth Minnesota, now in
the Philippines, he says that in 100 cases
of wounded soldiers who had gone to the
hospital up to the time of his writing there
were only three cases OF amputation. He
properly adds that this is a remarkable
record.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

Here is what Utah soldier describes
as "a beautiful sight" in a letter pub
lished in the Deseret News, Salt Lake City:
but it is a beautiful sight to stand behind
few old-timers and watch them coolly and
deliberately pick off insurgents at 1000
yards. They do their work in a very bus-
ness-like and cold -blooded fashion Their
rifles they handle as affectionately and
caressingy as mother handles her first
baby and the calm way in which they Will
argue or bet dime regarding the distance
OF the Filipino whose brains they are about
to blow out is apt to make an ordinary mans
blood run cold. They change their elevation
at each shot, pick their man and shoot to
Kill. One minute you see them raise their
rife. squint along the barrel and the next
minute you will probably see brown patch
away in the distance suddenly leap up in the
air and fall on the ground or drop away
out of sight"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

Writing to a friend at his home In
Rochester, ~ Y, William |. Johnson, private
in Company NJ, Ninth infantry, tells the
following incident of life in the trenches
near Manila: "on the night OF the goth OF
April, about 1880 o'clock, we were awak-
ened by the outpost guards firing We were
all ordered into the trenches and into them
we got in hurry. We fired a couple of
volleys at what we supposed was the enemy,
but there was no return fire. After this we
lay in the trenches all night in a drizzling
rain. We had. breakfast in the trenches
and then we formed and went out on a
skirmish march incidentally we investi-
gated the result of our shooting the night
before and found to our surprise that the
storm Of bullets had killed scores Of small
birds and had also killed and wounded
nearly 100 monkeys which had been sleep
ing in the trees"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

Detroit Free Press: Ibid you get a char
acter from your last mistress?"
NO, a'am She didn't have none to
spare"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-06-27

Subscribed and sworn before me this I'd
day of June, 1899. +. j. SUTCLIFFE,
(Seal) Notary Public.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-08-23
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NEW TAX WRINKLE.

Several of the counties of the
state have new wrinkle IN getting
up their assessment returns. It is
called a subsequent assessment
list" which means that property
appearing on this list was not as
SEES ,ed in time to be returned to the
state board of cqualizers. The
advantage to the county is, that the
property OH subsequent list"
doesn't come into calculation when
the state levy is figured out. For
instance, u county returns an assess
ment, up to July LIST to the state
board, of $1,000, 900, and after
wards, either Intentionally or other
wise, finds enough property to make
subsequent list" Of $500, 600
more. In figuring out the state
levy only the 1000, 900 is used, as
the state officials don't know any
thing about the other list. Say the
btatl levy Ii fixed d! millS, thus
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-08-23
Denver ano Rio Grano
Railroad Go.

The scenic line of the world.
The only railroad having two dis
tinet lines CT railway between
Grand Junction and Denver.
Two daily express trains TO Glenn
wood Springs, Aspen, Leadville,
Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Denver
and ali points east.
When going east see that your
ticket reads via this popular route.
For rates and any information
apply to any railroad agent or to
S. X. Hooper, e. P. and T. A.
Denver, Colo; B. F. Norris, Gen'l
Agent; II. NJ. Gushing, Train and
Pass. Agent. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-08-23
Eastward ubroueb the Rock-
les.

The traveller. tourist or business man
is wise when he selects the Rio Grande
Western Railway Great Salt Lake
Route" for his route to the East. It is
the only trans-continental line passing
directly through Salt Lake City, and in
addition to the glimpse it affords of
the Temple City, the Great Salt Lake
and the picturesque Salt Lake and Utah
Valleys, it offers the choice of three
distinct routes through the mountains
and the most magnificent scenery in
the world. Double daily train service
and through Pullman and Tourist
sleeping cars between Los Angeles,
San Francisco, Denver and Chicago.
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. of
each week, Pullman Tourist cars are
run from Los Angeles to Boston via
Chicago without change.
For pamphlets descriptive of the
Great Salt Lake Route, write F. A.
WADLEIGH, General Passenger Agent.
Salt Lake City.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-08-23

making the county's part of the
state tax So, 900. Now comes in
the advantage of the list. Instead
Of having 1000, 900 worth of
property to raise the 5000 from
the county has 81, 800, 600 to tax
for it.
1t might be alright if all counties,
in proportion, had a subsequent
list" but small counties, like Bear
Lake, which can be covered by the
assessor and all the property re-
turned before July LIST to the state
board, gets it in the neck, SO far as
their proportion of state tax is con
cerned.
1t is said that some Of the coun
ties last year had a ''subsequen
list" that equaled one-third of tn
assessed valuation of the county
and several lists amounted TO one
fifth or more.
There certainly seems to be roon
for a decided Improvement i'll tn
tax laws, if all the property in tn
state is to bear its just proportio
of the tax burden.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1899-08-23

After rcciting that some eastern
steel firms have recently received
contracts for their goods from In
dia the Denver Times says:
"In view of these facts, is it not
about time for some democratic
platform orator to revive that old
fake about American workmen
being driven to paupcrism by com
petition with the cheap labor of
foreign countries?"
Now wouldn't that take the bun.
Whoever in their lives heard q
democrat say that the American
workingman could be driven out by
pauper labor? The democrats have
always claimed that Americans
could produce any manufactured
article as cheap as any people on
earth, and they have used this
claim in support of their doctrine
that no protective tariff was needed
On the other hand haven't the PRO
tectionist republicans claimed il
every speech they ever made, tina
the American workmen needed pro
lection from the panper labor o
Europe in order to keep from being
starved to death and driven to pau
perism? The letting Of these con
tracts has blasted that argument
and now comes the Times with tn
unlimited gall to say it was tn
democrats who made al the ''pay
perism" talk. What fools it cel
tainly thinks its readers are.