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Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26
DISFRANCHISING THE NEGRO.

The legislature of North Carolina has
constitution of that state designed to
deprive the colored people of the right
of suffrage. The proposed amend
ment which must be submitted to the
people, provides for n property and edu-
cational qualification, which 1t is the
right Of the state to prescribe so long
as there is no discrimination in apply
ing 1T. The North Carolina proposition,
however, Is not of this character. All
persons who were entitled to vote be-
fore January /, 1867, and the descend
ants of such persons are exempted from
the provisions of the amendment and
the only persons who were unable to
vote before the date named We're the
colored people. The poor and igno-
rant whites are to be permitted to
vote, while their equally unfortunate
colored neighbors are to be disfran-
chised.
1t Is questionable whether such pro.
vision would stand the constitutional
test If taken before the United States
supreme court, but the action of the
North Carolina legislature is interest
| ing as another illustration of the tend
ency in the south to deprive tile negro
of the suffrage. The Mississippi con-
stitution practically DISTINGUISHES its
colored population, South Carolina has
followed suit and Louisiana has
adopted more drastic constitution
even than her neighbors. 1t is prob
ably only question of time when most
or all of the southern states will adopt
legislation of this kind.
| lit appears that the action of these
states has revived interest in the propo-
sition to scale down the representation
of the southern states in congress and
in the electoral college to correspond to
the percentage of the male population
of those states which is disfranchised
1t is stated to be in contemplation by
republican leaders to introduce in the
next congress a bill in accord with the
fourteenth amendment to the constltu.
tion of the United States, which pro
yides that when the right to vote at any
election for the choice of electors for
president and vice president of the
United States is denied to any of the
male Inhabitants of state, being
twenty-one years of age and citizen
of the United States. or in any way
abridged, except for participation in re
bellion or other crime the basis of rep
resentation in such state shall be re
duced in the proportion which the mum
Der of such male citizens shall bear tC
the whole number of male citizens
twenty-one years of age in such state
Thus there is plain constitutional au
thority for such legislation as is said tC
be contemplated. 1t would not affect
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

Edison announces he Is now certain
of his ability to perfect an invention
whereby pictures may be transmitted
any distance by electricity. The great
advantage of this discovery will lie in
the fact that an artist may sketch the
scene of any great event thousands Of
miles away and it will appear few
hours later in the columns of his paper
just as it occurred. OF course this is
not the only important feature about it,
for it will, il it proves a success, be used
as means of Identifying criminals and
perhaps in commercial and many other
useful ways now undreamed of.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

Secretary Wilson has made tour of
the south and from his observations
there is imminent need of a change of
farming methods in that section. That
the need of the south is diversified
farming has been known for years, and
no one realizes it more than the progress
i've element of farmers in the southern
states. But while this Is SO the great
masses of the people are still in a leth-
argic condition, agrlcultm ally speaking,
and seem perfectly satisfied to pursue
old methods irrespective of changed
conditions. Ten years ago they said cot
ton at cents pound meant starvation
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26
$500
Such
Weather

as we have had recently
has emphasized the fact
that winter is not quite
over yet-and we offer the
suggestion that this is the
time of all the year to get
good clothing cheap
In closing out our winter
goods we have marked all
garments at prices that are
sure to impress the late
buyers-We trust to the
circulation Of this paper to
reach you and to tell you
that we prefer to sacrifice
our heavy weight clothing
rather than 20 carry it over
until next season. And If
you will take the trouble to
look at our front windows
you will see samples Of Our
$1,000 and $1,000 suits
and overcoats marked SIS
take your choice.
A few Of those $500
suits yet to be had.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26
THE SENATES BAD EXAMPLE.

The United States senate has set a
very bad example and made what may
prove to be q pernicious precedent In
attaching the Nicaragua canal bill to
the river and harbor bill. The house
of representatives rejected the PROPOSE
tion to make the canal bill rider to an
appropriation bill and the senate
should have done likewise. It's action is
an innovation for which there is no ex-
cuse or justification. If measure like
the canal bill can be made part of an
appropria tion bill any measure Of gen
eral legislation can be which majority
in either house wishes to push through.
The canal bill has no more relevancy
to the river and harbor appropriation
than would a bill for laying a Pacific
cable or any other conceivable measure.
This action Of the senate is in the ma
ture of challenge to the house of rep
resentatives and it is highly probable
that body will respond to ii by killing
the river and harbor bill. 1t cannot do
The chairman of the house committee
on rivers and harbors, Mr.. Burton of
Ohio, pointed out when 1t was proposed
| in the senate to attach the canal bill
that If that were done it would probably
be fatal to the river and harbor bill.
That warning had no effect upon the
supporters of the canal project, who are
ready to resort to anything to carry II
through. They will undoubtedly make
strenuous effort in the house, but we
shall be much surprised if they are not
| Defeated
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

Perhaps there are not n great many
people who know that the hay crop OF
the United States Is the source OF more
wealth than the coal, iron or gold mines,
lumber or any manufacturing industry,
and that 1t is more valuable than the
wheat or any other crop, save that OF
corn. While the wheat crop of last year
was worth in round numbers about
three hundred and ninety-two millions
the hay grown in the country amounted
TO nearly four hundred millions of dol
lars, aud formed one of the chief objects
of export. Owing to the fact that 1t can
not be successfully grown in tropical
countries, we have a constantly enlarg-
ing market for II in South America and
elsewhere in the tropics that bids fair
TO increase Its production, especially
west of the Mississippi, where the finest
varieties are grown.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

However other Spanish people may
ieel about 1t, General Pando insists he Is
not whipped and proposes to make war
on peace to the last ditch. In considera-
tlon of the heroic efforts made by this
illustrlous commander not to reinforce
Linares at Santiago the least "a grateful
country could do would be to except
him from the provisions of the treaty
and leave him at war with the United
States, and later IL the situation should
threaten the peace Of Europe, another
commission might be able to negotiate
at least protocol between the two bel.
ligerent powers.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

According to the revised statistics of
the New York Financial Recorder, the
product of gold in 1898 amounted to
S291, 100000, which leads the produc-
tion of the previous year by $54, ,OOO,0 900
and shows an increase of $SS,O00,000
over the year 1897 Africa leads the
gold producing countries with $Sp,OOo,-
600 while Australia produced S67,O0O,-
600, the United States $66,000,000, Rus
sia $2S000,000 and the balance of the
world S5O,OOO,O00. From all indications
the present year will show wonderful
increase over the last. New mines are
being opened, millions of dollars in new
and improved machinery are being
added to the work and there is no rea-
son why the production of gold will not
continue in even q greater ratio of in
crease in the future than 1t has in the
past But whether this be so or not it
is certain that the time when 1T will
ever decrease cannot be foreseen at this
day. and If it continues as it is at pres
ent the supply will be amply sufficient
to forever put to flight the contentious
that because of its scarcity it Is I'M
suited TO the purposes of money metal.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26
THE FIRST NEBRASKA IN HISTORY

Every state feels n pardonable pride
in the valor of its citizen soldiery. Prior
to the war with Spain the national
guardsmen were not in high favor with
the people simply because they had
never been put on trial.
Now the battlefelds of Santiago and
Manila attest their fidelity and courage.
In every way they compare favorably
with the regulars. OF the militia regi-
ments reorganized for the war with
Spain the First Nebraska has had the
best opportunity to demonstrate Its efli-
cheney on the fighting line, but there Is
no reason to doubt that the other Ne
braska regiments possess the same
sterling qualities.
During the first battle at Manila
wherein the Spaniards were vanquished
the First Nebraska was in the forefront
of the fray, as it was during the night
attack by the Filipinos. The cable dis
patches continue to attest the bravery
of the Nebraska boys. Indeed, from the
outset they have acquitted themselves
as becomes veterans. The legislature
may or may not adopt resolutions recog-
nizing the invaluable services of the
regiment, but the people of Nebraska
have long since recognized the patriot
ism and ready effectiveness of this
superb organization.
The glorious deeds of the First Ne
braska in defense of Manila, moreover,
a in ~ l.
tions of the regiment which was first
organized in 1861 by John NJ. Thayer,
who was commissioned as its col Slel
by Governor Alvin Saunders. Then
Omaha was the most populous city of
the territory and naturally the greater
part of the regiment was composed of
men who claimed Omaha as their home.
Tents We're pitched on Capitol hill-the
present high school campuS-which was
the parade and drill ground. Finally
the regiment was ordered to the front
and the march to the steamboat landing
for embarkation to st. Louis was but
the counterpart of the scenes attending
the departure of troops last year. There
was a throng at the river bank and the
boats swung out amid the shouts of the
populace. The regiment went almost di-
rectly to Fort Donelson where the
First Nebraska received its first bap-
tism of fire. OF this General Thayer
later wrote:
General Grant met the regiment and
assigned it to the proper position. My
brigade was formed across the road,
the First Nebraska supporting 1t on the
right, the Fifty eighth Ohio on the left
the other regiments to the right and
left. There that brigade received and
met the onset of the whole rebel army.
In three-quarters of an hour that same
rebel army was on hasty retreat back
into it's works"
The First regiment also distinguished
itself at Pittsburg Landing and on other
bloody fields. General Grant in his
Memoirs did not forget the services
rendered the country by the First Ne
braska nor will the historian of the
battle of Manila fail to accord it the
praise it so richly deserves.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

Colonel Powell, in his testimony be-
fore the war commission, paid q
tribute to the American regular, in
which all who have observed the course
of events will gladly coincide. '"rhe
enlisted man is not in the habit of COM
planning" Throughout the hardships
of the campaigns, either in Cuba or on
the frontier, the American regular has
always unhinchingly and uncomplain-
ingiy done his duty. Those who know
bin the best admire him the most.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

One of the serious obstacles perplexing
the managers of the Paris exposition
of 1900 is the French law which utterly
fails to protect the exhibitors wares
from the pirating proclivities of the
competitor of that country. 1t is true
that there is a registration law in force
under which patents and trade marks
may be registered, but contrary to pop
ular belief it affords no protection what
ever against the imitator who may wish
to steal the idea and use 1T in his own
business. In justice, however, 1t must
be said that an effort is now being
made in France to pass law that Will
afford ample protection in this behalf,
and IL successful the Objectionable evils
will of course be removed But until
that Is done those Americans who have
valuable rights that might in this way
be injured will keep n careful watch
over the matter until settled.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26
ARE NAVAL OFFICERS UNDERPAID,

ARE NAVAL OFFICERS UNDERPAIDf
The current number of the Independ-
ent contains an article by Lieutenant
Commander Wadhams on the made
quacy of the pay received by the naval
officers of the United States navy. The
gist of the article is embodied in the
statement that naval officers receive
only from $1,000 to $4,000 per year
which is insufficient TO enable them TO
live and entertain in the position to
which 1t has pleased providence 10 call
them. Certainly If those officers who
only receive $1,000 per year We're called
upon to live in style and entertain with
lavish profusion that sum would be
ridiculously inadequate for the purpose,
but as an ensign has no extensive es-
tablishment to keep up on shore and is
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

NJ. Millevoye, who was arrested for
trying to harangue French troops into a
revolt solemnly declared before the
Chamber of Deputies that he did it and
added: ut is not characteristic of a
great patriot to recoil before RESPONSE
bilities" Evidently if Nj. Millevoye's
good generalship We're in proportion to
his self-conceived greatness "a man on
horseback" would no longer be a desid-
eratum in France.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26
Advancing Prosperity.

PHlIaueI.HIu IttCUTu
The prices of iron and steel continue to
mount. Steel billets have recently sold in
Pittsburg at $2O25 per ton, and Bessemer
pig at $12 per ton. These prices are not
the result of curbed production or manipula-
ton of the markets; the demand outruns the
capacity for supply, and furnishes the most
convincing proof of advancing prosperity In
the general business of the country. Iron
underlies nearly all other forms of indus
trial effort When iron sells rapidly 1t Is
q proof that things are moving.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26
THE OPEN DOOR IN CHINA.

The statements of Lord Charles Beres-
ford in regard to the policy and purpose
of Russia in China have moved the Rus
sian ambassador Mt WASHINGTON, Count
Cassini, to state his country's attitude
and intentions in the Orient. 1t will
be remembered that Lord Beresford, in
his interviews and speeches, said that
the cZar proposes to take possession of
the north of China and leave the south
to France and that with this accom-
pliShed the door to trade would be
closed. Therefore he urged that Great
Britain, the United States, Germany
and Japan should unite to prevent such
consummation.
According to Count Cassini Lord
Beresford has misrepresented Russia.
AS to an open door in China the Rus
sian ambassador states that at present
the door to trade with that country is
not closed and that China, not Russia
holds in her hands the authority to de-
clare whether the same shall remain
open or be shut The policy of Russia
in the far east, Count Cassini declares,
favors the introduction of foreign COM
merce on an equal footing. Vladivo-
stock, he said, is maintained as free
port Talien-Wan, which is within the
Russian sphere of influence in China, is
today a free port. Port Arthur is not
free port, because it is merely a
fortress According to the Russian
ambassador his government has no pres
ent intention of changing these condi-
tions and there is no probability that
they will ever be changed. He claims
that in order to make the Siberian rail
road profitable the Russian government
desires the largest possible commercial
development of the far east and it is
obvious that for many years Russia's
interests will impose upon her policy
favorable to commercial intercourse with
her far eastern possessions and spheres
of influence. The whole energy of Rus
sia is being bent to the creation of ma
tion capable of competing in the field of
manufactures, industry, commerce and
credit with the great western nations
and with the United States and the ma
tion has made remarkable progress to-
ward this achievement In order to
continue the advance Russia must in
vite not repel commercial intercourse.
Manifestly her true policy is to en-
courage in every practical way trade
with her possessions in China and else
where and undoubtedly this is the pur-
pose of the czar and his sagacious coun.
SellorS.
Such being the case all apprehension
in regard to the open door in China,
so far as the Russian possessions there
are concerned, can be dismissed and
also the proposition of an alliance or
understanding between the United
States, Great Britain, Germany and
Japan for the safeguarding of their
commercial interests in the orient. Not
| only are those interests in no present
danger, but there is nothing to warrant
belief that they are likely to be in the
near future. AS pointed out by Count
Cassini, the authority to declare whether
the door to trade shall remain open or
be closed is in the hands of China and
it is hardly possible that that govern
ment will depart from a policy that has
| been so long observed and from which
| it has derived great benefit.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26
Newspnper Men of Today.
Philadelohia Press.

fnllduelDHld ITeSS'
There was never a time when there were
so many good, trustworthy newspapers as
there are today, and the number of culti-
waited, high minded journalists increases
every year. The profession never stood SO
high or exerted so much influence. 1t is the
profession Of the future, to which men or
force ideas and originality are looking
more and more as a life career, and the un
tenable charges of carping critics will tend
only to call attention to these facts.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

The ingenious Mr.. Gillian honestly
wanted somebody to tell me what was
along for" and that too in the face of
the fact that he received $1,105 for
working ON half time for seventy seven
days. Such modesty is serious impedi-
ment to an insurance examiners sphere
of usefulness.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

A writer says that suicide is unknown
among the Filipinos, but then that
statement was made before Colonel
Aguinaldo commenced his argument
with General Otis.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

Meat packers at South Omaha say the
beef inquiry board will not even have
to tumble for the latchstring because
the doors are wide open for them. This
IL the spirit that betokens no fear of
thorough investigation.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26
President LOubet.
nl,,1a 4 IA 1,alfa Da11-I

The new French president is clean,
unassuming, approachable man and .
sturdy republican. His triumphant eiec-
tion augurs well for the future of his coun-
try. France never stood more in need OF
q firm and steady guidance.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

A Chicago woman has brought suit for
$4,000 damages for n kiss. AT this
rate all the wealth Of the Rockefellers
and Vanderbilts would not liquidate
Hobson's score, and the dusky maidens
of the Philippines are still to be heard
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

Having run the gamut of secretary OF
state and president of the peace commits
sion, Mr.. Day will resume the numer-
Gus title of judge.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26
Easy. Means of Escape.

Another experiment has been made in the
way of giving an opera by telephone, and
it is said to have been great success 1t
ought to be. The man who Is getting "
thing over the wire has an easy method OF
escape.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26
Reform Comes Too Lnte.

The Spaniards still stick to the policy OF
manana. They are just beginning to talk
of killing their generals
which should have been done before they
went to war.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

Detroit Free Press: Cobble-wel, old
man, my wife has had n legacy left her.
Observation-Disclosures! l am glad your
marriage has turned out 50 well.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

The Oregon will need no convoy
across the Pacific. Its trip around the
cape last year demonstrated its ability
TO go 1t alone.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26
Left TINT to Others.

Chicago Record.
The inventor of "angel food is dead at
the age of S6, from which fact it may be
presumed that he never ate of his specially
to any considerable extent.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

Indianapolis Journals: NO" said the mar
ried lady to her mother, 81 have no idea
fact he is like the lamp; his goings out
leave me in the dark"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

From now until the day denominated
on the calendar as March 4, congress
will not hesitate to burn the midnight
electric light.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

Chicago Record: "Why are brides always
led to the altar?"
because they are so busy looking at
their bridal fixings that they can't see
where they are going"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

Buffalo Express: 80 that young artist
married his model, did he?"
HE thought he did, but he has since in
formed me that he has discovered that she
is no model, except for a painting"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26
A Common Weakness.
CA,,arx,;l1A TA,,r,,,,l

Some people are never happy unless they
are doing something for others-and get
ting high wages for 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

History records several provisional
armies, the most notable of which, now
ever. was that organized by the late
NopoIeon l.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

Cleveland Plain Dealer: "How Is your
wife. getting along in her endeavors to help
the humane society?"
Doing the best she can. She reported
the butcher the first thing she did. Said
she had caught him killing pigs. But she'll
learn"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

Detroit Journals: 80 they were married.
That was the last of their troubles, of
course"
Last, but not least"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26
sTATEMENr OF CIRCULATION.

State of Nebraska, Douglas County, SIS:
George B. Tzschuck, secretary OF The bee
Publishing company being duiy Sworni
complete copies of The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee. printed durins
the month of January. 1889. was as iol-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

Washington Star: 81 tell you," said the
proud father, that's a mighty smart child
of mine Mighty smart"
What has he been doing?"
rally up to date He takes to oatmeal por-
ridge as If he liked 1t and talks something
that sounds for all the world like Scotch
dialect
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

49, ,, .,,o, .732 1913
.Se. 80. ,D".. a,,ar,aa 23,823
GEORGE b. TZSCHUCk.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
31st day of January, 1899.
(Seal) II. I. PLUMB. Notary fuoiic'
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26
DOMESTIC PLEAsANTRIEs.

Chicago Post: "He said you were a bird"
"Really?" she exclaimed, delighted.
"YeS-a parrot"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-26

Detroit Journal: With tightening lips she
heard his avowal that he loved another
Nevertheless she cried. choking down
candy through the mails II she imagines
she's going to get any free advertising at
my hands she's mistaken, that's ALL"
In the words of the bard. 1t beats ALL or
something equally as comprehensive, how
perfectly horrid a woman Scorned can be.