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Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22
THE NAVAL PERSONNEL BILL.

The passage of the naval personnel
much satisfaction among naval officers,
who We're apprehensive that the meas
ure might fail owing to the pressure of
the appropriation bills in the senate
and the prospects of flibuster upon
the army bill. The passage of the naval
bill will be substantial victory for the
administration and for those friends of
the navy who for years have been seek
ing to secure an adjustment of the diff
ferences between the staff and the line
which this measure will effect.
The bill, which has been before con-
gress since April of last year, was
originally drafted by n board of the
Navy department Nothing was done
with it until the war with Spain brought
the necessity for such legislation more
clearly than ever to the attention Of
members of congress and the work of
the navy at Manila and Santiago was
largely responsible for the prompt pas
sage of the bill through the house. Be
sides adjusting the differences between
the staff and the line of the navy, which
is its most important feature, the bill
increases the pay of naval officers and
places 1t relatively on par with that
of the army. 1t also provides for Il
marine corps. Some of the reforms pro-
vided for are innovations, but 1t is be-
lieyed they will work out SO salts
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22
MonopoIizing White Mans Burden.


BY vote of 81 to 27 in the house and of
Al to in the senate the legislature Of North
Carolina has passed a most extraordinary
and outrageous amendment to the state
constitution. 1t will be submitted to the
voters next August at the election for state
officers, and as the whites outnumber the
negroes in North Carolina two to one its
adoption is certain. This amendment pro-
vides for educational, property and poll-tax
qualifications for voters. If it stopped here
the measure would not outrage the general
sense of justice throughout the country
even though its policy and bona fides might
be questioned. But the limitations upon the
franchise as to whites are nullifed by pro-
vision that any person can vote who was
entitled to vote on January l, 1867, or any
time prior to that, or whose ancestors were
SO entitled to vote.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22
INCREASING DEGENER.


The proceedings of the Spanish Cortes
on the first day of its new session re-
veal nothing hopeful for that country.
The same intellectual meanderings,
childish trivialitics, potent absurdities,
party rancOr and partisan barbarity ever
characteristic of It's deliberations seem to
have sprung into new vigor if anything
rcjuvenated by the country's mis-
fortunes. The bill to cede the Philip
pines to the United States blocked be-
cause sit ought to be conscientiously
discussed" the wild attack of the
Count dAlmenas, bitterly complaining
that five months had elapsed and not
single general had been shot" and the
fairy tale of Senor Annix, that President
Mckinley arranged the surrender of
Santiago with the Madrid cabinet and
telegraphed Shafter to make sham
attack, are all sad monuments to the
degeneration of a country whence states.
manship seems to have taken permanent
departure.
The most discoui1ging feature about
the situation is the attack on the Span
SeutldlS VIII 10 AIlel-
lean forces. Count d'Almenas speaks
not for himself alone, but voices
what is probably popular sentiment in
Spain in his insistence upon the eXecu-
ton of these generals. Some of them,
at least, will be fortunate to escape the
penalty he advocates. That these gen
erals did not lack courage but made the
best resistance possible in a bad cause
with the inadequate means provided by
an incapable government, is known to
all the world save Spain. But the eyes
of its alleged statesmen are so sealed
with the scales of mediaevalism that
they can perceive only the disastrous
fact Of defeat, but not the causes lead
ing up to it. Were these causes laid
bare enough information would come to
light to justify a demand for the po-
litical decapitation of these statesmen
Yet no such information will be forth
coming and the commanders of the de-
feated Spanish forces will be made the
scapegoats, where not saved by political
influence.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

If the Board of Education is to go on
spending money beyond its income and
issuing funding bonds tn make up the
deficiency the coming generation of tax
payers will have a heavy burden To
carry and there is no assurance it will
be any better able to carry it than the
present one. Public improvements, in
whose benefits future as well as the
present generation participate, are on
an entirely different plane. The people
of today are both able and willing to
support the schools, providing they are
maintained within the generous limits
set
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

factorily as to secure their retention
permanently. At all events, 1t places the
navy on better footing, so far as its
personnel is concerned, which is eX-
pected to make for Il higher standard
of efficiency, if that be attanable, and
also to remove much of the d'ssatsfac-
ton that has hitherto existed. The in
creased cost to the treasury in addi-
tional officers, promotions and new en-.
listments will be about $2,OO0000, but
considering the benefits which the re-
organization will accomplish this is not
u large sum.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

amount Of hundreds OF millions Of dollars or
add hundreds OF millions to the national
debt in order that the benks may enjoy the
profitable monopoly of issuing the country's
paper currency. For, II the notes are can
ceied when paid In for taxes, other taxes
must be imposed TO fill the void thus occa-
stoned, and IL they are funded into bonds
q special issue OF bonds must be made for
the purpose. Either way, the people Will be
burdened for the benefit Of the banks.
The republican party will have in the next
congress barely a working majority over
the democrats, and moro than the excess Will
voto with the democrats against Secretary
Cages scheme. with its present large ma
joritv in the house the party does not dare
to propose what the secretary recommends;
still less will 1t do so with small one.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22


on this anniversary 167th-of the
birthday of the first president of the
republic 1t would be well for the Ameri-
can people and especially the men in
authority to thoughtfully consider the
example and the admonitions OF
George Washington. That illustrous
man left to his countrymen counsel and
advice Of the highest wisdom and an
example of the loftcst patriotism. 1t
is pertinent TO ask ourselves whether we
are stll giving heed to these, or whether,
on the contrary, we are not departing
from the admonitions OF Washington
as from the teachings of other founders
of the republic.
The immortal farewell address con-
tains some things that it is well to re-
vert to at this time, when the dispoSi-
ton is so strong to abandon the tradi-
tional policy of the nation and ignore
or override established principles.
Washington urged the strictcst all
herence to the requirements of the con-
stituton. Are we doing this in carry
ing out a policy which contemplates a
colonial system for which there is no
authority in that instrument? Wash
ington regarded with disfavor over
grown military establishments, which,
he declared, "under any form of gov
ernment are inauspicious TO liberty and
which are TO be regarded as particularly
hostile to republican liberty" Con
gress Is now considering a bill to in.
crease the regular army to nearly four
times its strength in time of peace, in
order to carry out the policy of terri
torial expansion, and no man can tell
whether this proposed increase, If made,
will be sufficient to accomplish the pur-
pose for which it is intended, because
no one can foresee what complications
may grow out of this policy. The coun-
sci of Washington was most dis
tinctly against making this a military
power, yet this must inevitably be done
if the expansion policy is carried out.
We must not only have a large navy but
also a large army and with that will
come the danger that Washington
pointed out.
The warning of the farewell address
against foreign alliances and entangle
ments is familiar and it's influence is
still present, but the trend of events is
leading the nation into Il position where
it may be compelled to make foreign al
lances and to become involved in the
controversies of European powers.
"Why," wrote Washington, quit our
own to stand upon foreign ground?
Why, by Interviewing our destiny with
that of any part of Europe, entangle
our peace and prosperity in the tolls of
European ambition, rvalship, interest,
humor or caprice?" May not this with
equal force be applied to Asia, where
European ambition and rivalship are
now actively at work? We cannot be-
come an Asiatic power, holding large
territory in that quarter of the world,
and always keep free from the relations
to the powers of Europe having inter
ests there which Washington admOn-
ished his countrymen to avoid.
| 1t is perhaps unnecessary to dwell
upon the illustrious character of the
father of his country. That is known
of all men. His pre-eminence as pa
triot is unquestioned, he holds and will
ever hold first place in the reverence
of the American people and as q figure
in history there is none above him.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22
FEBRUARY TWENTY-sE
William Cullen BRYANT.

William Cullen Bryant.
Pale is the February sky,
And brief the midday's sunny hours;
The wind-swept forest seems to sigh
For the sweet time of love and flowers.
Yet, has no month a prouder day,
Not even when the summer broods
Ger meadows in their fresh array,
Or autumn tints the glowing woods.
For this chill season now again
Brings in its annual round the morn
When, greatest of the sons of men,
Our glorious Washington was born.
Lo where, beneath an icy shield,
Calmly the mighty Hudson flows;
BY snow-clad fell and frozen field,
Broadening, the lordly river goes.
The widest storm that sweeps thro' space,
And rends the oak with sudden force,
Can raise no ripple on his face,
On slacken his majestic course.
Thus, mid the wreck of thrones, shall live
Unmarried, undimmed, our heros fame,
And years succeeding years shall give
Increase the honors to his name.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

peted with those of England. Exactly
the reverse has proved to be the case.
During the time the tariff has been
in operation our exports to Canada have
increased % per cent over any previous
year, while those of England show an
advance in the same period of not quite
10 per cent. Our manufacturers have
thus demonstrated their ability to meet
those of England and carry away the
lions share of the business, notwith.
standing the latter have in their favor
Il duty in some cases as high as 40
per cent and in no instance lower than
20 per cent.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

The excellent bids received for the
new school bonds are gratifying tribute
to the high credit Of Omaha in financial
circles. One offer is to take these
bonds at premium at 31a per cent in
terest. Few cities in the country have
been able to dispose of bonds at that
low rate of interest. An equally graft
flying feature is the indication that cap
ital is available on better terms than
ever for investment in promising west
crn enterprises.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22
A member of the Spanish Cortes de-

A member of the Spanish Cortes de-
mands that the generals in command
during the late war with the United
States and the rebellion in Cuba be
unfair to put them up in the firing line
at this late date after having success
fully kept out of harms way during all
the difficulty. Better by far to return
their typewriters and set them to work
at their accustomed avocation.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

The charges against the insurance
department of the state auditors Office
have not only been put into tangible
form. hut preferred formally by the late
chief insurance deputy. Now let the
legislative committee upon whom has
been imposed the duty of investigating
their truth or falsity get down to bust
ness. If there has been crookedness in
sponsible for 1t are held to account the
better for all concerned
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

That little revolver sklrmish between
two members of the Omaha police force
and two fleeing desperadoes shows that
the force is improving under the disci-
pline and supervision of the present
chief. In the last revolver skirmish
participated in by Omaha bluecoats, it
will be remembered, the police did all
the fleeing
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

The representation accorded Douglas
county in the legislature is less than one
tenth the total number of members, but
the Douglas delegation is contributing
several tenths to the daily proceedings
of the two houses.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

1t would seem that the German gov
ernment has protested against the acts
of Chief Justice Chambers, the United
States filing a counter protest against
the conduct OF Consul Rose, while inhu.
entail circles in England suggest as the
best way out of the muddle that they
all three disavow everything that has
be the easiest way out of it and the
chances are that as the representatives
fall three exceeded their authority such
a course would be in compliance with
the demands of substantial justice; but
such course will serve fully to illus
trate what dismal failure the benevo-
lent partnership of the three greatest,
powers of the world has really been in
attempting to govern race by policy
unsuited to its comprehension and capa.
bilities. a rebel with n few armed fol
lowers has not only nullifled the decision
of the highest court of the land, but has
smashed a treaty, set the signatory par
ties by the ears and remains master of
the situation, all because the representa-
tive of each power sees in the other an
agent of circumvention biding his time
to bolt off with the lions share of infu-
ence, opportunities and other equally
vague and illusory advantages IRE
spectiye of what the other powers may
do the United States should lose no time
in getting out of the sorry business alto
getlpr
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

The resolution adopted by one of the
woman's concaves in session at Wash
ington in favor of the loose corset
paradoxical as it may seem, must not
be taken as a movement in favor of
pXDauSiOu.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

Senator Caffery declares he will fill
buster if the Nicaragua canal bill is
brought up at this session, while Sena-
tor Morgan swears that he will fill
buster If it is not. Between the two
the people ought to feel safe from any
serious infiction, no matter what the
senate may suffer.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

1t Is difficult to understand the ob-
ject OF Senor Silvela's resolution CEN
surfing the United States for its indif-
ference to the troubles of Spain unless
he expects it to be taken by us as a
vote of lack of confidence to be fol
lowed by the usual resignation.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

The Indians are reported to be in
favor of the 1899 exposition at Omaha.
If there was any one class which en-
joyed itself better than another at the
exposition last year it was the red man.
He is not the only one who will be at
tracted by another chance to come to
Omaha, by any means.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

The latest plan for paying the Cuban
soldiers has more merit in 1t than Its
predecessors. 1t Is to secure the money
on a guaranty of the revenues of the
island. That some plan to enable these
people to resume agricultural pursuits is
necessity all admit, but there has
never appeared any good reason why
the people of the United States should
tax themselves to furnish the money
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

The local popocratic organ not two
weeks ago frantically invited all the
republican members of the legislature
TO cast their ballots for Senator Allen
as his own successor. Now 1t fran
tically threatens with political death
every fusionist member who might
choose to vote for any republican for
that position. or course there Is moth
ing ridiculous In this.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

The question is, Did County Attorney
Shields write letters to all the men sus-
pected of running gambling joints III
South Omaha warning them to stop ii
they were violating the law?
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

Every reasonable effort should be
made to settle the strike of the Ne
braska hen. With the Lenten season on
and the oyster and the fish stormbound,
the absence of the regular output of
the hen is Il calamity not to be con
tentedly contemplated.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

Only one in tea of those who Joined
the rush to the gold fields of Alaska, ac-
cording to Captain Ray, succeed in bring
ing home more wealth than they pos
sessed at starting. Nebraska corn fields
offer far better inducement than this
without the attendant hardships.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

If information is wanted as to the
identity of the blackmailers OF the
gang why not call in the "reliable man
once mnrn2
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

The operation of the new Canadian
tariff is another tribute to the ability
of this country TO hold its own in trade
competition with any country of the
world. This tariff Disseminated heav-
lily in favor of England. 1t was sup
posed that its effect on this country
would be to decrease imports That COM
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

The act of the duke of Orleans Ill
sending three millions Of his portraits
70 the French people is trifie belated,
but it is still believed that they Will be
in time to be received as comic valen-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22
Going Through the Motions.
Chicago Tribune.

SulCdSo IIlDulie.
An Omaha jury has released a prize
fighter who killed another in a boxing
match in that city last October. A similar
occurrence in Chicago at about the same
time under police protection has not even
been brought to the attention of jury.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

SnlCaBO tribune.
The passenger agent now.
Shivering in his wraps,
Is sitting at his desk at work
Upon next summers maps.
And on these maps you'll see
That all his patrons ride
Upon a road WHOSE right of way
Is siXty-five miles wide.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

1t is gratifying to learn that in this
day of falling prices in the senatorial
vote market at least one state legisla-
influences of the bears. The $4,000
bid for three votes in Utah is n most
hopeful indication that the occupation
of the tradesman who delivers other
peoples votes is not gone.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

According to the consensus of opinion
of the smaller stockholders, that hnal
dividend on Transmississippi Exposition
stock is now several lengths past due.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

It Is really too bad the father of MS
country cannot be with us TO JON III
his birthday celebration.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

George Washington never knew for
what big country he was acting III
the capacity Of father
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22
THOUGHTS THAT TICKLE.

person can get the grip from another"
81 don't see why not Anybody who had
1t would be fool not to give 1t up
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State of raska, Douglas County, SIS;
George fzschuck, secretary OF The bee
Publishing company being duly sworn;
says that the actual number OF tull ana
complete copies OF The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
the month of January. 1899, was as lol-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

Chicago Tribune: Hold up your hands!"
hoarsely commanded the footpad, pointing
a revolver at the head of his victim.
II won'tH' responded the victim. I've got
a vaccination sore on one arm and the
rheumatism in the other. Shoot If you want
to, blame you"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22
johnny, Get Your Gun.

A Missourian as q rule, is keenly proud
of his reputation fer truth and veracity.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

Somcrville Journal: Most people like to
give advice. but doctors and lawyers are
exceptions to the rule. They like to sell
advice
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

Chicago Record: ''Well did you get
wife at that matrimonial bureau?"
NO; the agent didn't like my stipulation
that tha girl must bring her own plano"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22
A $500 $
Bill.

Buys one Of those
blue "black' or fancy
cheviot, either square
or round corner.
Made in the accus-
toned manner and
style. for which Brown
ing, King & Co are SO
famous. These suits
formerly sold at $3.50
and $40. They can be
seen in our front win
dows, and examined on
the inside of our store.
Spring style hats are
in.
(R--VSx - - 49,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

Washington Star: This court-martial
hasn't anything to do with canned beef,
has it?' asked the Spanish admiral
No answered the officer: I'VE merely
want to see about the manner in which our
battleships were put in brine"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

indianapolis Journals Mudge-They say
that whisky will make a man tell the truth,
Yabsey-Oh, l wouldn't be alarmed II
were you.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Time II 80 %. m
Don't YOU wish you were sprlntng after
those dusky Savages in the Philippines
just now, Mr.. Hangon?"
Why, the idea h>1 never occurred to
me, Miss Caustic'
"Well, 1t hadn't occurred to me until per-
haps an hour or so ago."
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

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GEORGE b. TZSCHUCk.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
Slst day of January, 1899.
(seal) II. I. PLUMB, Notary Public
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-22

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The evening herald. [volume] (Shenandoah, Pa.) 1891-1966, 1899-03-06
THE NEW COUNCIL.
The Democrats, with One Majority. VIII
Organize That Body

organize 4 nat Body.
The reorganization Of the Borough Council
will take place this evening, at 7.3O O'Clock
The present Council will be called together
at that hour, and then adjourn sine die The
new members will be sworn in, and the or
ganization of the new body will take place
The new members are Thomas Tracy, from
the First ward, and David Howells, of the
Fourth, the former Democrat and the
latter of the opposite political faith They
will succeed Martin Lally aud Conrad
Englert
The eight Democratic members held their
caucuses Saturday night and yes terday after.
noon, and decided upon a slate, and accord
ing to information furnished HERALD rep
re,entative this morning, the new borough
officers will be as follows:
i'resident-William Mcclure.
Secretary-James j. Coakley.
Treasurer-T. J. Mullahey.
Solicitor-M NJ. Burke, Esq.
Supervisor-William Brennan.
Water SUPPLEMENTARY Bell.
Assistant-To be named
Policemen-Patrick Murphy, chief, Martin
Mullshey, Martin Foyle, George Uritis.
Thomas Hand, Michael Heaton
This was the slate decided upon yesterday
afternoon; whether or not il will remain in
tact until to-nghts meeting depends entirely
upon the staying qualities of those who
participated in the caucus, and whether they
can resist the pressure that has been brought
to bear by the unsuccessful candidates.
1t has been decided to admit no one in the
Council chamber this evening, outside of
mem bers of Council, its officers and represen-
tatiyes Of the press.
There was rumor late this afternoon that
one of the Democratic Counoilmen, dissatis-
fled with the deal, had formed a combination
with the Citizens, but this could not be veri-
fed and doubtless is not true.