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Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

and small, will gradually emerge from
foreign advices there is much cynical
criticism of the conference among diplo-
matists as an utterly impracticable de-
vice, which will inevitably break down
and end with revulsion of feeling to-
ward militarism as n necessary evil.
1t is said that veterans in the service
do not expect 1t to accomplish any use
full result and are at n loss to CON
lecture how the sessions can be brought
to an end without an increase of ill-feel-
ing among the governments and pessi-
mism among the nations. There are,
however others who think the confer
ence will create moral atmosphere for
arbitration and peace, without taking
decisive action on any question of first
Importance, and certainly this appears
to be the more rational view 1t is
hardly possible to believe that such a
conference can have results hostile to
the purposes for which ii was called,
though it Is quite conceivable that it
may fail to accomplish anything in the
more important directions of its dclib-
erations. 1t is doubtful, for example,
If any one seriously expects an agree
ment not to increase armaments, but
there is reason to think that the
principle of mediation and arbitration
will receive favorable consideration,
while it is not altogether improbable
that an agreement will be reached eX-
empting private property on the sea, not
contraband, from capture in time of
war.
At all events, the meeting of such II
conference is n most interesting event
and its proceedings will command the
earnest attention of intelligent men
throughout the civilized world.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18
Dress Reform In Cuba.
Chicago Chronicle.


When 1t comes to thinking out plans and
specifications for the uplifting of the Cuban
people Major General Ludlow, U, s. A., takes
back seat for nobody. Major General Lud-
low has been much shocked at the disregard
for the niceties OF dress displayed b. the
lower classes in Havana and as a result he
has decreed that the wearing Of undershrts
eXposed-that is, not covered by outer shirts
or coats-shall be prohibited under penalty
OF imprisonment This ediet will prove
somewhat inconyenient to the stevedores
teamsters and laborerS OF Havana, who are
accustomed, on account OF the heat TO work
in undershirts, but Major General Ludlow,
u. S. A., knows what he is about. 1t is true
that such an interference with personal lib
erty In an American city would infalibly
raise riot, but we are endowing the Cubans
with the blessings OF civilization and II Lud-
low orders the coal beavers TO wear spike
| tail coats and white ties they will have Ia
! do It. Ludlow is running things in Havana
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18
ADVANCING WAGE RATE.
Gratifying Feature of the Present
Era of Prosperity.
PhilalelDhia Inuuirer.

No feature OF a business situation extra
ordinary for its brlliancy is more crafty
ing and satisfactory, is more eloquent
In it's significance or more pregnant with
assurances for the solidity and permanence
Of our existing prosperity than the steady
upward movement which is going on in the
rate of wages. 1t has lasted for some time
now, and it shows no signs of cessation
Scarcely an issue of the Inquirer is pub
llshed which does not contain one or more
dispatches announcing that in this industry
or in that here, there and everywhere, the
rewards of labor are being increased.
In most cases these increases are quite
substantial, and in nearly every instance
they seem to have been spontaneously made,
Where strikes for higher pay have taken
place they have been almost uniformly sue
cessful but for the most part employers
have not waited to be coerced. Enjoying
themselves an augmented increase Of pros
perity, they have been prompt to recognize
the wisdom and justice of sharing IL with
those associated with them in their enter
prises and advanced wages have been vol
UNFAIRLY and cheerfuly accorded.
1t would be impossible to exaggerate the
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18
IRANSVAIL TROUBLES.

The troubles of the Transvaal repub-
lie seem to be increasing and the indi-
cations are that Il grave crisis is immi-
nent The arrest of n number of men
on the charge of high treason for con-
spring to organize a revolution is evi-
dence that the Boer government is sus-
piciOus and vigilant and although it is
said in London that the persons az
rested are Irresponsible, the suggestion
being made that they were apprehended
with Il view to creating public sentiment
in Europe favorable to the little repub-
lie, we have no doubt it will be found
that the Boer authorities have not taken
this step without having ample evil
dence to justify it.
Undoubtedly there is strong revolu-
tionary tendency among the Uitlanders
of the Transvaal, 21,00O of whom not
long since petitioned the British govern
ment asking that measures be taken to
secure to them the same fair treatment
the Beers receive when they go to re-
side in countries more directly under
the control of Great Britain The com
plant of these people is that promised
reforms have not been realized. that in
dustry is paralyzed by excessive eXac-
tions, that the life and property of the
non -Boer population are insecure, that
taxation is unequal and the whole
power of the Boer government is di-
rected to the injury of the classes that
constitute three-fourths of the white
population and own nine-tenths of the
property of the Transvaal
1T has been announced that the Brit
ish government will by negotiation en-
deavor to have these causes of COM
plant removed, but it Is very question
able whether it will succeed in doing
so. The Beers are manifestly deter
mined to adhere to the policy they have
pursued, particularly as to the matter
of keeping the Uitlanders out of partici-
patton in the government. They appar-
emily do not fear conflict with Great
Britain and they are taking every pre-
caution against possible revolution. The
situation seems to be acute, but the Tit
landers are helpless without the as
sistance of England and it appears un-
likely that this will be given.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18
THE VIADUCT SITUATION.

BY voting to override Mayor MooreS'
veto of the resolution providing for the
repairs on the Sixteenth street viaduct
on the ground that it is an opening
wedge for further delay in the erection
of a new structure the responsibility is
left on the council for continuing the
wooden bridge nuisance. The council
will have to take the blame, both for
the results of any possible accident
which may happen by reason of the un-
safe condition of the present bridge and
also for any unnecessary delay in re-
placing it with a substantial structure
The facts brought out by the mayors
veto throw new light upon the attitude
of the railroad managers, without re-
fecting much credit upon them. Their
refusal to give written acceptance of
the terms agreed upon verbally with
the city authorities in considera ton of
concessions from the original plans
worth thousands of dollars indicates
that they are still playing the same old
have been waiting for six years for
this improvement which, under the
law. the railroads are obligated to make,
but have seen it postponed from time to
time under one pretense or another un-
til patience has ceased to be virtue.
Putting off the date for commencing the
work of construction until September
next is the same as giving the railroads
another years time, because it could
not be completed until the following
spring, whereas if the work We're begun
at once it might have been finished be-
fore cold weather set in.
1t Is plain as day that so long as the
council plays into the hands of the rail
road managers by allowing them to re-
pair the tumble-down bridge and grant
ing them extensions of the time for re-
placing it with a steel viaduct the rail
roads will be in no hurry to meet the
demands made upon them.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

The information that the Spanish can
non promised Omaha stood on MORO
castle at Havana for 100 years should
inspire the forces of the north sidcrs
and the south siders with new enthusi-
asm in the contest for its capture. A
cannon of such stability as to stand in
one spot for II whole century may be eX-
pected to stand at least two centuries
when transplantcd to the favored park
of Omaha. Whether or not it Is n thing
of beauty, it will certainly be a joy for
ever
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

The trouble between the oklahoma
cattle men and the Kansas City Stock
yards people threatens to result i'm Il
boycott of the Kansas Cry market, with
corresponding benefits to South Omaha.
The business of South omaha, how
ever, is to be built up not by such meth
ods, but by developing the cattle coun-
try tributary to it. Good prices and
fair treatment will put South Omaha in
n position to draw business away from
a boycott
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

The scheme to sell the unused school
sites is said to rest upon the desire
of members of the board to raise
more money for the new school
buildings than was voted in bonds
at the last election, and the in
centive is doubtless stimulated by the
fact that the architects are to have >
per cent of the total amount expended,
so that the more money paid out the
more money will be gathered in by the
architects. The people voted S25O,OOO
in bonds and if they had wanted to put
more money into school buildings they
would have voted more bonds.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18
Gambling Debts No Good.

n
Promissory notes hereafter given to cover
margins in speculative operations cannot be
sued for and collected by law in Iowa, under
the terms of recent supreme court decision
in that state. Speculation on margins, says
the court, "is gambling; and debts thus
contracted cannot be enforced at law" What
is good law in Iowa is good law elsewhere,
no doubt, but the speculative habit takes
no note of legal status when profits and
losses are in question. If notes be uncol-
lectible when given to secure margins, why
margins must be put In cash That is ALL
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18
More Truth TeIIcrs Needed.

j. Sterling Morton's Conservative.
There are thousand men with physical
courage to meet bullets on the battlefield,
where there are dozen with moral courage
to tell the truth and stand up for it when
the multitude is all on the side of error. To
tell the truth against odds when truth is an
tagonistic to public prejudice and public
sentiment requires a brave and self-reliant
man. More truth telers are needed in the
political life of America.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

A dispatch from Formosa states that
explorers have found race of people
who never before had seen white man.
There are also races in the far east
which heartily wish they never had seen
q white man.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

the stream 1000 miles beyond the point
which had always been considered the
head of navigation and its commander
expresses the opinion he could have pro-
cecdcd 800 miles further had 1t not been
for shortage of coal This would have
taken him within about 100 miles of the
Pacific ocean, or 2.40O miles from the
Atlantic The greater portion of the up
per reaches of the river is practically
terra incognita, though there is every
reason to believe they possess untold
riches. Had this great country been
settled by any other European people
manned to this late day unknown and
uhdcveloped
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

County Attorney Shields, in his pub
lie apology, explains his refusal to file
complaints against the protected South
Omaha slot machine men on the flimsy
pretext that their prosecution would en-
tail too great an expense upon the tax
payers. But he now files complaints
ers irrespective of the expense. Does
protection protect?
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

bIOOhlyH IIdSle'
Out in Iowa it took the supreme court to
decide that billiards and pool are similar
games, and that where the law restricts
billiards pool is included A man was prose-
cuted for allowing minors to play in
billiard hall and his defense was that hie
place was a pool room, The court says that
pool room is something very different.
How hungry the Iowa lawyers must be to
carrY up a case like that
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18
HOW TO HONOR DEWEY.


The national committee, composed of
federal officials, designated to receive
subscriptions to a fund with which to
purchased home for Admiral Dewey in
Washington City, has issued an address
calling for popular subscriptions. The
committee states that Admiral Dewey's
official duties on his return to the
United States will be performed in
Washington and expresses the opinion
that a grateful nation cannot do better
than provide literally for his comfort
''in home fitted to his tastes, worthy
in some measure of his services and in
dicative in a small degree of the graft
tude which is not of day, but of all
time"
We have no doubt that this view
will be very generally approved and
that the response to the committees
call will be prompt and generous. Ad-
miral Dewey will be honored with ban
the full extent of his powers of endu-
rance, but beyond all these he would
undoubtedly appreciate such a popular
testimonial as is proposed and in which,
as the committee says, patriotism will
have Il monument" The nation has
honored Dewey in giving him the rank
of admiral and in expressing its graft
tude for his services. TO present him
home in the national capital purchased
by popular subscription would be a
manifestation of the public esteem in
the highest degree creditable to the
American people.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

Filipinos who think they will be safe
from pursuit when they get into the
mountains might address a letter of in
uuiry to Geronimo and his Apache fol-
lowers and learn something to their ad-
vantage. Swamps and mountains all
look alike to American soldiers when
they start out after the enemy.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18
Statistics on Wheat.

The winter wheat crop of last year. as
harvested amounted to 379, ,S13 29l bushels
government figures. On the basis of the
governments estimate of condition of the
crop for May l. and of acreage, the sta
tistician of the New York Produce exchange
figures out an indicated winter wheat crop
for the present year of 31S,57O,OOO bushels
This would be smaller yield than for 1897,
1894 1892. 1891 and 1889, as well as 1898,
and larger yield than for the other four
years of the past ten
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

Our amiable contemporary matches
the statement of the Indian bureau off
cials that Red Cloud Is dead with tele-
gram from the Pine Ridge Indian agent
that he is still alive although 76 years
old in delicate health and nearly blind.
The reconciliation of These reports may
be left to the Indian department.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

As was TO have been expected, the
bicycle scorchers are protesting against
the ordinance requiring the carrying of
bicycle lamps Mt night. They forget
that the ordinance is intended not so
much for the benefit of the riders as to
protect the public against accidents by
riding down pedestrians, and that the
same precautions are required in almost
every city of moment In the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

Our conscientious county attorney
has had complaints filed against three
Omaha slot machine operators, charg-
ing them with maintaining gambling
devices, but he keeps the siXty-one COM
plants against the protected South
Omaha slot machines carefully slowed
away in his inside pocket. Why does
he make flesh of one and fowl of an
other?
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

Managers of the populist machine
down at Lincoln who realize that some
thing is wrong with its mechanism are
searching for n political mechanic who
can put 1t in working order again. In
dications, however, are that it is over
loaded and will never be able to make
schedule time until some of the dead
wood burden is lifted
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

May II was the birthday of the young
king of Spain and United States ships
at Gibraltar fired salutes in his honor.
A year ago these ships were also firing
salutes, but the young king did not ap-
preciate the compliment.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

What waste of cable tolls for Agui-
naldo's representatives to telegraph that
strategy to keep out of reach of the
American troops. Some of his deluded
followers have not, unfortunately, been
able to keep up with this strategic plan.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

Prominent populists are of the opinion
that the Omaha populist organization,
in following in the lead of Jeffersonian
democrats, is taking Il mean advantage
of their patron saint just because he is
dead and cannot help himself.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

The people are patiently waiting to
learn what the reform attorney general
is going to do with the worthless judg-
ment he has secured on the depository
bond of the Lincoln bank in which
Treasurer Meserve planted nearly $1O,-
600 of the states money
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

The Commercial club has reached the
petition stage in its campaign for the
abolition of the clearing house discrmi-
nation. 1t is possible that before the
year is out the club may get to the
point of active operations.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18
THE ANNUAL ATTACK.
Denver Post.

Denver Post.
Annual feelin's comm on
AS the sun gifts UP a heat,
Want to pack up an be gone
To some mountainous retreat;
Want to leave the city's din,
Shake its troubles an its sin,
An jest fairly revel in
Laziness from head to feet.
Want to seek some quiet nook
Only God has ever seen,
Near crystal babblin' brook
Playin' in a frame of green.
There to drink the mountain air
Like twas wine of vintage rare,
An forgit there is a care
Or a sorrow cold and keen.
Want to see the deer7at play .sa,r
On the virgin grassy sod,
Want to loll the hours away
Coupled to a tishin' rod.
Listen to the merry songs
OF the birds in joyous throngs--
Go where everything belongs
Just exclusively to God.
Want to lie in camp at night
HeariD' the coyotes howl;
Watch the fire a-sparklin' bright,
Listen to the hootin owl.
Mebbe wouldn't die of fear
Or of tenderfootish skeer
If we now an then would hear
Want to feel the sothin' kiss
OF the breeZes in their freaks,
ReVel in the feathery bliss
OF their touch upon our cheeks:
Want to see the spray arise,
Dart around like jewelled flies,
Sparkle meath the sunlit skies
Archin' Ger the dashin' creeks.
Same OIL yearnin' fee.in' comes
Reg lar with the dawn o spring,
TIL the 'ry-beaten drums
of the ears with music ring
Music of the hummin' bees,
Music of the Swhisp'rin breeze,
Music of the rustlin trees
An the notes the songbirds sing.
Doesn't do no good to kick,
Nor to swear at rocky luck:
Got to jest brace up an stick
Right to work; no use to buck
'Gainst oil Fate's increasin' knocks
When our ghost O. fortune walks
You can bet your seamless socks
We will loaf; you hear us cluck!
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

A legislative committee Is attempting
10 find out whether gambling exists in
Chicago If the members of the COM
mittee will let it be known they have
some money with which they wish to
take chances on parting they will un-
doubtedly be furnished with ocular evil
dence of just how Chicago does it daily
with uninitiated strangers.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

Congressman Mercer expresses the
opinion that Admiral Dewey may be
prevailed upon to honor Omaha with a
visit. Dave should at once be made
Omaha's minister plenipotentiary for
this delicate mission.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

The cruise of the gunboat Whining
ton up the Amazon illustrates how little
is really known of the vast country in
the interior of South America and the
great river which drains it. The vii
mington, a seagoing vessel, ascended
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18
Merry Side of War.

These who take a somber view OF the stu
alton in the Philippines and who read dis
aster between the lines of colorless military
dispatches should take heart. Band concerts,
fiesta crowds and farewell banquets are the
order of the day and night in Manila.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18
DUTY Well. Done.

Nebraska volunteers have room for
doubt as to where they stand in supporting
the government. The Third regiment just
mustered out, has offered to re-enlist and
take the place of the First Nebraska, which
has suffered heavily in the Luzon campaign.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18
Renecting on the Platform.

1t is painful to notice from time to time
that Bryanites in various parts of the coun-
try fly to the courts for injunctions just as
If government by injunction were not SOL
emnly banned by the Chicago platform.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

If that Peter Cooper club dollar din
ner does not fetch the wardenship of the
penitentiary for the president of the
Peter Cooper club it will never be voted
n s,lccess
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

Another bluff by the state railway
commissioners is about due to give a
pretense of doing something to warrant
the popocratic donothings continuing to
draw their salaries.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

Oklahoma stockmen are cordially in
vited to patronize the South Omaha
market. They will find ample facilities
and ample demand for their stock
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18
Expert Promoter of Pence.

Chicago RecOrd.
If Tom Reed could be secured to preside
at the peace conference he would show them
his own warranted brand of peace whenever
the delegates were inclined to get unruly
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State of Nebraska, Douglas County, S.:
George b. TZsChuck, secretary of The Bee
Publishing company, being duly sworn, says
that the actual number of fun ana complete
copies of The Daily, Morning Evening ana
Sunday Bee. printed during the month OF
A ArArl NM fnllnusta.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

be got up for % cents a plate!
Chicago Record: "Well, Kitty, did your
euchre club have good time yesterday
afternoon?' =, 49,, ,or
flats sent up word that their plasterlng was
falling down"
Indianapolis Journal: I'D like to hght
the savaGcs, ony / dread the idea OF an
ocean voyage" =
"iIuh! There's no ocean between here
and Georgia.
Chicago News: Ralph, when you write
to our Harry in Manila don't YOU say a
word about strawberry shortcake.'
"Why not?" ...-, 49,
you know very well it might inspire him
to mutiny and come home.
indianapolis Journal: Yahsley-If you
could get me that five | loaned you l would
b. ever so much obliged -
Mudge-Oh, don't mention 1t!
Detroit Journal: "she is successful
'Her abilities are certainly quite respect
Necessarily. She is herself quite respect
able"
indianapolis Journal: What is the name
Of that United States ship after our
money!" asked the sultan of Morocco.
THE Chicago, sire was the reply of the
underling.
"In that case" said the monarch, sadly,
there is nothing to do but separate our
selves from our sequins.'
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

PhlIadeIphla TlmeS.
Naturally neither this country nor Ger
many desires to see trouble brewing over a
little talk, when both nations can brew so
much pleasanter things.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18
Unconscious Rivals.
Chipa Record

Upon his coat she pinned rose.
The deed was done with gracious pose;
But round the corner, out of sight,
He took it off-deceitful wight!
The pledge lay hidden in his breast
All we'll, he knew his reasons best;
This other girl-she little knows
That on his coat was pinned q rose.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18

Omaha extends the visiting Nebraska
homeopaths cordial greeting.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-05-18
RRIIEZy TRIPLES.

Detroit Journal: But there's no room
for another political party .
"Nonsense! Why, believe q banquet can
be got up for % cents a plate''