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Arizona republican., 1899-04-20

The Duke d'Arcos, whic, is to be the new Spanish representative at Wash ington, is celebrated as the only Span iard who ever defeated Dewey-the duke, according to a popular story, won the hand of an American lady whom our present admiral wanted to marry
Arizona republican., 1899-04-20

Dreyfus is said to have been con- templating suicide. It is safe to say that the French government will gen. ercusly provide him with all the facil- ities t.equired.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-20

It appears now that New Jersey re- ceived $226,000 in fees from corpora tions chartered in that state last month, instead of $126,OOO as first re- ported
Arizona republican., 1899-04-20
FOR DECENCY IN JOURNALISM
Dr. St. Clair McI<elway Enunctates a
 Few Wholesome Truths.

Bttore the Sphinx club at the Wal dorf Astoria in New YCgk a few nights ago pr. St. Clair McKelway, editor of the Brooklyn Eagle, said among other things:
 "kdvertiseIs and newspaper men to- gether make the character of public
Arizona republican., 1899-04-20

CHARLES C. RANDOLPH.
 Editor and Proprietor
Arizona republican., 1899-04-20

Publication office: 3S-3S East Adams street. Telephone No. 47.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-20
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 I. M. CHRISTY. Councilman First Ward. c. J. DYER. Councilman Third Ward. CLINTON IIAUVER.
Arizona republican., 1899-04-20

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PHGNIx. APRIL 20. 'sse-
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-27
THE ALASKA BOUNDARY 1SsU


English newspapers are quite natu-
rally displcased with the refusal of the
American members of the joint high
commission to make the concessions IN
regard to the Alaska boundary asked by
the British commissioners and charge
this country with Inconsistency in de-
clining the proposal for arbitration This
is not without plauSibility, in view of
The fact that the United States has been
foremost in urging arbitration for the
settlement of international disputes, bur
we see no good reason for inferring from
our declination to submit the boundary
issue to an umpire any lack of sincerity
in American friendship for England.
The fact is that the concession asked
by the British commissioners involves a
surrender of Alaskan territory and our
commissioners knew that Il treaty re-
Quiring this would not be approved by
the senate or the country. The Canadian
government is desirous of obtaining pos
session of the port of Skaguay, at the
head of the Lynn canal in Alaska. 1t
asks this concession ostensibly for the
purpose of facilitating the free export
and import of merchandise in transit to
and from the Dominion, but really, it is
believed, with n view to converting the
place into Il fortified stronghold. At all
events, Il surrender of Alaskan territory
was asked and when that became known
there was most earnest protest from
~ |. .t,,,r
any such concession. The press of that
section and the commercial bodies vigOr-
ously opposed it and remonstrances We're
sent to Washington. Eastern newspapers
also declared against any surrender of
territory in Alaska, pronouncing the re-
quest of the British commissioners ut
terly preposterous There is no doubt
that this is the feeling of all who are
familiar with the question.
The American commissioners were
willing to make concessions that did not
require REIMBURSEMENT of territory,
but this was not satisfactory to the other
side. They would accept nothing less
than q port at the head of the Lynn
canal. This could not be conceded and
therefore it was useless to propose to
submit the matter to arbitration. If our
commissioners had agreed to this it is
very certain that the government would
not have approved the arrangement 1t
is still hoped in Canada that the desired
concession will be obtained, but the hope
is sure to be disappointed. When the
commission next meets the American
members will be found still firm against
surrendering any territory in Alaska.
The boundary question will be settled,
but the settlement will carry no such
concession as Canada desires
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-27

Spanish fabrics supplies and wines: rarl.
sian silver and gold ware, perfumes. soaps.
diamonds and jewels galore; German sa-
looms. drug stores ana Photographic shops;
Burmese and Ceylou cmbroldcrics: Austria
liam hides and provisons-thcy are all there,
mingling French with Tagalog Spanish with
pidgn Chiueo. German and English and
blending them into a pidgn CbusincsO Ian
guago incomprehcnsible outside CT Manila
and the Escalta.
But the grandeur OF the Bscalta is
passing. When the army Of the occupation
will have shaken the dust OF Manila off Il.
heels the Escaltl of the old days will be
hut memory. 1t is now the Midway
American saloon keepers Is rapidly degen-
Grating It into a bowery From almost
every other store the original tenant has
flown and in his stead a beer hail or concert
dive holds forth in noisy and clamorous
occupancy. For Rent" is a sign that takes
tho place of the price-matk and as soon as
possible the business portion Of the EsSalta
will move out ana pick other quarters.
There is half a mile Of street that runs
from the Plaza Ccrvantes, at the end OF the
Escalta, out toward the Hotel Oriente, the
wharyes OF the rasig and the Ferro dc
Carril that the American speculator already
has an eye and an option upon and what
is now a fire and earthquake devastated
street will in time bloom into another new
Manila-tho Manila of American CONNER
cial activity Times forelock has already
been given a hard jerk by that element"
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-27

that these democrats read correctly
the principles OF democracy, It must
seem strange that in Nebraska, when
the supreme court of the state stood up
for the right Of local sclf-govcrnmcnt
by declaring unconstitutional Il similar
law placing the appointment of the
Omaha police commission in the hands
of the governor and dcpriving the peo.
pie Of this city of any voice in their Sc
lection, the democratic party in its state
convention inserted i'm its platform
plank intended to rcbuke the supreme
court for sustaining democratic princi-
pies.
Whatever may he the outcome of the
fight for and against municipal home
rule in Missouri, Nebraska people may
congratulate themselves that the dcci-
sion Of their supreme court declaring
all such legislation unconstitutional will
crrcctually prevent for all time the re-
opening of this question.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-27
MAYOR ENsoR ON ANNEXATION.

Mayor Ensor of South Omaha has
come to the front stating his position
on the question of consolidating Omaha
and South Omaha. The mayor con
firms the general impression that he, as
well as the other members of the South
Omaha city government, Is opposed to
any and every scheme of annexation.
But he processes to be so confident that
the people of South Omaha are behind
him that he insists he is ready at mo-
ment's notice 10 submit the proposition
to popular vote. If Mayor Ensor can
speak for the city government of South
Omaha no clash between the two cities
on the annexation question then Is to
be expected.
At the same time several passages OF
the mayors letter indicate that he is
not entirely certain the people of South
Omaha would vote down an annexation
proposition. He Is unqualiliedly OPP
posed TO any change in the present law,
which practically Obstructs consolida-
ton, and wants the majority required
for ratification to be a majority of the
entire registered vote of each city. I'm
der such PLAN of course, the man who
neglects TO vote will be counted as vOt-
ing against annexation and the incent-
i've to pad the registration lists in South
Omaha would be almost irresistible.
The only fair plan in this, as in other
similar cases, is to count only those who
cast their votes for or against the prOpo-
sition submitted
The suggestion that The Bee is favor
ing consolidation out of hostility to
South Omaha or from political consider
ations is entirely unfounded. The Bee
is in favor of consolidation because it
believes it to be best for the citizens
and taxpayers of both cities. AS mat
ter of fact from Il political standpoint
the move may be regarded aS Ques-
tiOnable one so far as the republicans
are concerned because ii could not help
hut reduce the republican majority in
| Omaha. We believe, however, that the
advantages to the city as whole would
outweigh any disadvantages of this kind
and that public spirit should overcome
partisan zeal.
As To Mayor Ensor's proposition for
an immediate special election, the cost
to be betrayed by private subscription,
the matter does not demand such haste.
When the legislature agrees upon the
conditions for submitting the PROPOSE
! ton and the question has been thor
oughly discussed in all its bearings II
will be time To call the election. The
only immediate haste is to have all pre-
limmary questions adjusted so that II
consolidation is desired it may be ef-
fected before the census of 1900.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-27
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THE KLONDIKE DELUSIOy

The report of Captain Ray of the
Alaskan relief expedition just sent to
congress by Secretary Alger reveals
condition of affairs that should serve
as an effective check on the enthusiasm
of misguided persons who still imagine
colossal wealth awaits them in the Klon.
dixie.
From this report it is apparent that
the entire gold producing district has
been staked out chiefly by spectators
whose object it is to unload them at
fabulous prices on the enthusiastic and
unsuSpecting newcomer or to use them
as the basis of 'Iilondike companies" of
marvellous possibilities in this country.
No new discoveries of importance have
been or are likely to be made in the near
future and the "Klondiker' whose un-
fortunate enthusiasm lures him north
ward is likely to find himself disap.
pointed and stranded with no better
prospects OF retrieving his fortunes than
cutting wood for the river boats under
conditions that will barely enable him to
keep body and soul together.
Captain Ray was sent upon this mis-
sion expressly for the purpose of gather
ing information concerning the country
for the guidance of our people and his
report may be taken as n fair presenta-
ton of existing conditions. In the light
of the facts disclosed no sane man
should think of going on quest for gold
where more than 90 per cent are fore
doomed to failure. Even the oppor-
tunities for certain kinds of farming
that he reports to exist in the lower
Yukon valley are not alluring and prob
ably would not prove nearly so remuner-
ativc as the sume industry conducted
with enterprise and intelligence in any
of the western states.
Upon the whole, whether seeking for
gold OF other opportunities to amass
wealth, Alaska would seem, at least for
the present, good country TO keep
away from.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-27
An,icr rn>punnn rrarsl,rons.

Crctc Nldettc while the senatorial sirug
Gle has not delayed the work OF the lcgis
laturc to- an apprcgi1blc extent 1t has never
thelcss absorbed the attention OF the people
very largely to the exclusion of a careful
examination Of the many bills now pending.
Some 200 bills have been introduced and the
people have had but little opportunity to
investigate their merits or demcrts.
Koarncy HUB The Nebraska house OF rep.
rCsentativos has made favorable report ON
a bill providing for holding a constitutional
convention The bin ought to pass and the
convention ought to be held as soon as pos
sible. It has been shown conclusively that
We will never succeed in patching up the
present constitution, which no more meets
the requirements of the situation than would
pair of knee breeches on the chief justice
Of Nebraska.
Geneva Signal: pollards revenue bill has
been recommended for passage in the house
1t is a reconstruction Of the entire revenue
law of the state. 1t retains the present plan
Of township assessors. The Signal would be
glad to see a change made in favor of a
county assessor. There are too many men
who are responsible to nobody in particular
to do this work now. Uniformity in assess
ment will never be approached under the
present system
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-27
Is JONES A MISFIT.
A Democratic Leader Toasted on n
Democratic Gridiron.

Chlcago Chronicle (dem.)
II its aim was wide the democratic ma
tional committee made a mistake when 1t
intrusted the Craftsmanship to a gentleman
resident in Arkansas, necessarily not in
touch with the great body of the people in
the republic nor in sympathy with the party
struggling as a minority and hoping for
success in commonwealths which We're not
politically as solid as Arkansas Mr.. Jones
was not broad. He was not familiar with
large affairs. His knowledge of men and of
business methods was necessarily circum-
scribed. His environment was not that
which would produce capable actor upon
the large stage TO the center of which he
was thrust. His incapacty, his narrowness
We're demonstrated in the campaign OF 96.
That he is lacking in intelligent grasp is
seen almost daily.
If the democratic party is to be COM
mitted indefinitely TO the ideas which have
their strongest hold upon such states as
Mississippi and Arkansas Jones is as we'll
suited to the chairmanship of the executive
committee as any other democrat, for, as the
campaign last fall demonstrated, under his
management the party goes from bad to
worse: not that change in the chairman
ship would at all affect the result but the
narrowness of the whole view emphasized
sectional ana dminishngly sectional.
We have recent demonstration of the in
adequacy, the lack Of tact and knowledge
which characterize Jones. He deems that
an advisory committee is necessary and
while going TO Michigan he chooses the ma
tional committeeman of that state; he goes
outside the national committeeman in Illinois
to select one who is in opposition to the
democratic party as recognized by local Or
ganiZations. Jones deliberately throws
down" as the phrase is, Mr.. Gahan, who
last November was a victim in part of Jones
incompetency and his lack of tact and dis
cernment to take up with Mr.. Altgeld and
necessarily, to encourage factional strife in
democratic ranks.
This is not the work of a deft leader. II
is, on the contrary a proceeding charac-
teristic Of a stupid leader. He should use
all means to conciliate. As for crushing
Jones hasn't the power to crush anybody
north Of Mason and Dixon's line. \
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-27
AMERLclN ENrERPRlsE.

An American who resides In England
ana Is now visiting here said to n re.
porter of this paper that the United
States has nothing to gain from annex
ing the Philippines He said American
tradcSmcn "arc able to compete with
those Of any other country in the world
Their work Is superior and nothing will
be gained by the addition OF territory"
lie stated that he has client in Penn
sylvana who is selling the English ma
ton much of its machinery. United
states railroad iron is being used all
over the world.
That is the fact. American manufac-
turcrs are not only furnishing first class
grades of goods, but at the same time
are undersellng Europeans on their own
ground. \ London paper makes the
statement that the locomotives ordered
from American firms for the Midland
railway will cost from % to so per cent
less than if they were of home manufac-
ture. That paper adds that as the en-
gines ordered are to be of the standard
size now in use on the Midland railway
an opportunity will be given for the first
time TO test the English and American
types under identical conditions and it
expresses the belief that the latter will
render equally efficient service. cor
respondent of the London Daily Mail,
writing from odessa, states that Ameri-
cans have captured an order for 10000
g L., 70, tln Tnr t,iu ,,ni
lie says the American price was % cents
per 80 pounds, which was cents less
than the lowest European bid and very
much less than the bid Of the Russian
manufacturers themselves.
Such facts Indicate what American en-
terprise is accomplishing and contain the
promise of still greater achievement in
the future. The great progress that has
been made in our exports of manufac-
lures during the last few years is due
this nation commercial supremacy in the
world and no territorial acquisition is
necessary to the attainment of this.
There is no more specious argument for
territorial expansion than that which
proclaims that we must retain pos
session of all the Philippines in
order to enlarge our trade in that
quarter of the world and protect the in
terests we already have there. SO far
as commerce with the islands themselves
is concerned, nobody now seriously be-
lieyes that It will ever amount to much.
With the open door policy prevailing
there American products will have no
advantage in that market over the prod
ucts of any other country, except as they
may be better in quality and lower in
price. They will compete on equal terms
so far as the tariff is concerned and this
policy will have to be maintained not
for n temporary period but perma-
nently. AS to our commercial interests
in China, they are not now in any
danger and are not likely to be. Be
sides, it is not necessary to their pro-
lection or extension that we shall hold
all the Philippines. For that purpose
a naval station in the islands is all that
is required and this we may have with
out taking any risks or assuming any
grave responsibilities.
American enterprise wild in due time
win this nation commercial supremacy
and it needs no help from territorial eX-
pansion in order to accomplish this.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-27
4 POLICE BILL P1RALLEI

An Interesting controversy is on in
Missouri, where the democratic major
ity of the state legislature seems bent
upon Imposing upon the citizens of Kan
sas City and st. Louis goyemor-ap-
pointed police commission in spite of
the objections of the people of these re-
spectiye communities. The measure
has called forth vigorous remonstrances
from democratic party leaders, who see
in 1t an attempt to usurp the functions
OF local government that must re-
act upon the party. When it is remem.
bered that the governor of Missouri
owes allegiance to the democratic party.
while ST. Louis, the largest city in the
state, has republican municipal GOV
ernment, the real object is readily OBJ
served.
The feature of special interest to the
people Of Omaha and Nebraska is the
revolt of prominent Missouri democrats,
VINO are airing their views I'm the st.
LOUIS papers against what they call
''the absolute denial of local self-goy-
ernment,' which they assert is in direct
opposition to their theory of sound dem.
ocratIc policy, While no one will doubt
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-27
Personal AND OTHERWISE.

Come, gentle spring; come p. d, q.
Senator Hoar, while speaking, constantly
jngles a bunch of keys, but never takes
water.
Count De Cassini. Russian ambassador at
Washington is by far the most democratic
of the foreign nabobs at the national capi-
tai.
The great king of Siam presented a beau
tiful gold thimble to one of his wives. For
some days at least the old mans buttons will
be securely in place.
Brayton Ives of New York, considered an
expert collector, has a gold brick" on his
hands in the shape of a bogus letter OF
Christopher Columbus, for which he paid
$4,000.
Now we are assured that this old foot
stool will collide with Bea's comet on
November II next and collapse Those who
desire to be in at the finish should put their
wings in order and avoid the crush.
Senator German of Maryland has made a
friend for life of BILLY" Mason by saying
to the Illinois man: do you know, | have
noticed a marked resemblance between you
and Stephen A. Douglas who put me in the
senate as a page more than a quarter of a
century ago" This compliment was paid to
Senator Mason just after he had made his
fiery speech on the McEnery resolution.
Z. Spencer Pratt, who. as our consul gem
eral at Singapore, is said by Agonciho to
have promised Aguinaldo all sorts of inn
possible things, is a native of Alabama and
a man of brilliant accomplishments He was
United States minister TO Persia under Mr.
Cleveland's first administration and was ap-
pointed consul general at Singapore by Mr.,
Cleveland during his second administration.
He was retained by Secretary Sherman and
subsequently.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-27
A Timely Warming.

y
Our government is spending about
$780, 900 a year more than it takes in.
OF course this includes heavy and unusual
expenditures this year, but who shall say
whether congress or the progress of events
will enable us to reduce our expenditures in
years to come? At present, with money easy
and a superabundance of funds in the ma
tional treasury, plain sailing is before us.
We may not have to face the inevitable
deficit this year. but it is bound to come, and
all too soon. And when 1t does come,
money will not go begging on Wall street
for loans at from 2 to per cent, and stocks
and bonds netting less than 3la per cent to
the investor will not be selling at par. The
prudent investor will bear this prediction in
mind, and the imprudent will recall it when
1t is too late.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-27
$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., 1899-02-27

The treachery OF Lichty and the investiga-
tlons that were made by reason OF it are
proving to be the best thing that ever hap
pened TO the populist party in the state of
Nebraska.-Nebraska Independent. official
popullst organ.
Well, this is the best yet. The more
rottenness exposed the better for the
populist party, But then we are sure
that in this the independent does not
speak for any material number of Ne
braska populists. The rank and ile of
the populist party insist upon honesty in
public places and they know that official
dishonesty can never help any political
party.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-27
Sinking Home Duties,

'JVI TIIsIININI IN0PIIUIIOtlII.
1t is constantly said that we must not
shirk our new responsibilities. 1t is curious in
this connection that there is more shirking
of home political duties by Americans than
by any other people. Do you attend the
caucuses and see that decent candidates for
office are nominated, or pick the best men
on all tickets? The chances are that you
shirk the caucuses. Now, if there is to be
no more shirking, let it begin right here in
the United States
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-27

If Don Carlos, Aguinaldo and the duke
of Orleans would only appoint them
selves commission to regulate the
proper distribution of thrones there is no
doubt but that all phases of the yexed
question, except getting possession of
tho allotments, could be speedily ar
ranged without the slightest danger of a
revolution
Omaha daily bee., 1899-02-27

The activity in railroad circles be-
tokens lively work at railroad building
next summer and Nebraska, Iowa and
neighboring states promise to come i'll
for the lions share of the new roads
and improvements.