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Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29
THE SILVER TRUST,
Extent of Its Influence in Regulating
Prices.

Kansas CITY Star.
The price of silver has started to advance
after having remained almost stationary for
a long period. Dispatches from New York
and London attribute the rise to speculative
buying, but 1t is more likely due to the in
fuence of the newly formed Smelter trust
which controls a large part OF the silver
output OF the United States. and can exert
considerable influence in fixing prices. 1t
cannot carry an arbitrary advance in values
very far, however, because the United States
produces less than a third of the worlds
annual output OF silver, and the Smelter
trust does not control all of that, but it is
likely that this big combination can cause
some advance in prices. 1t runs the risk
in SO doing of stimulating the production OF
silver here as well as in other countries,
however, and in that may bring about
ultimately a greater decline in prices than
ever.
1t is a remarkable circumstance that the
production of silver has gone on increasing
in the face of the fall in prices and the
cessation of the rise OF silver as standard
money, by one nation after another. The
worlds output now is nearly double what it
was in 1887, and there has been only two
years in twenty-five when an increase over
the production of the preceding year was
not recorded. Inc production In 1878 was
100, 900, 900 ounces, compared with 100, 900 900
ounces ten years ago, and 10000, 900 ounces in
1874.
The United States and Mexico together
produce so per cent OF the aggregate worlds
output of silver, and II the smelter combine
could extend its operations so as to handle
the product OF these two countries IT might
almost control. the silver market, but to do
so for any length OF time II would be neces-
cary to make ironclad contracts with most
of the mining companies to restrict their
output.
Even a trust cannot overcome the effect
which increasing supplies must have in de-
pressing prices OF a commodity, When a
trust arbitrarily raises prices It must be
able also to regulate the supply Of the arti.
Gle 1t controls, otherwise the stimulus OF
higher prices and consequent increased
profits OF production must ultimately result
in such enlarged supplies as will overload
the market and send prices down again.
The managers OF the Smelter trust, like
those OF most other combinations, probably
will be content with the increased profits re-
sulting from economy in managing the bust
ness, and from the greater stability Of
prices, and will not undertake to bring about
any material advance in prices OF its
product.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29
DEADENING EFFECT OF TRUSTS.


A strong point urged against the trusts
Is the deadening effect upon industrial
progress which must come from the
stopping of rivalry between four-tifths
and in some cases a larger number of
the men who have been pushing big
factories and mills ahead by the use Of
all available resources of skill and in
genuity. Referring to this phase of the
trust problem the New York Tribune
says that when twenty industrial con
Germs are merged in n giant corpora
ton and competition largely ceases TO
be felt, the greatest force which stimu.
lates invention, improvement in meth
DDS and general progress Is very much
weakened. A large proportion of those
who have been deyoting their abilities to
industrial upbuilding, under the stimu-
lus of IA vigorous competition, atfording
encouragement to invention and to I'M
provement in method, will be retired.
Many who have beer the most capable
and enterprising and energetic in the
work of industrial and commercial ad-
%vancenent will drop out of the CON
test, for in the development of monopoly
it is not always the tittest that sur
vive.
Manifcstly this inevitable effect of in
dustrial combination-the lessening of
he stimulus to invention and to i'm
proved methods-cannot fail to impede
the progress of the United States in the
conflict of industrial and commercial
rivalry with other nations which is
growing constantly more strenuous. The
marvellous industrial growth Of this
country, under Il judicious economic
policy, Is very largely due to the stimu-
lating influence Of competition upon
the inventive genius of our peo-
pie. Those engaged in great en-
terprises have been ever on the
alert for better methods of production.
Ingenuity and skill have always been
sure of liberal reward. Competition has
also made Il demand for the best bust
ness ability and energy. 1t is needless
to point out the results; they are ia
miliar to all. We are now confronted
with the danger of having the force TO
which our wonderful industrial growth
Is due greatly impaired ir not quite de-
stroyed and we need not say that it Is
n very serious danger, menacing TO the
progress and welfare of the nation.
There are some who think that he
remarkable mOnopoliStic movement that
Is still active must one or later
break down from the operation of i'm
mutable economic laws, that so stu
pendous an industrial revolution cannot
be permanent, that the innovation Is at
best but n vast experiment. They urge
that the great American forces of capt
tai n labor cannot be held in restraint
for the convenience of the combina-
tons. 1t would seem, indeed, that in
a country like this competition could not
long be throttled. that the enterprise Of
our people would not permit them 10
long endure the eXactions of trusts, that
in nearly every field dominated by the
combinations there will spring up fresh
rivalry, powerful enough To make head
way against the monopolistic o%rganiza
tons. Possibly this will be realized.
There Is abundance of capital outside
of the trusts, as we'll as al ample sup
ply OF business ability and of labor.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29
SONG OF THE SHIRT WAIST.
SDrightly Spring Poem Run In fol-
Convenience
New Orleans TtUss-Dsn1crac

,Hark' the pipes OF Pan are PLEADING
like L sweetheart iIte-csd 1E-tr behalf %.
lazy fellows nowiiEys-gN- the proud &-i
painted tulip-and the meek ard --.-.sG
Julep-are a-oloom again along Lies l--5
ways,
Yes, II works a chaps uu~totrs-whs- he
knows that Natures woo,nS-Crou the ny
lands and the lowluuds and The nsres-
When the noOntide s.OwS in Sp,HEior-wa=-
the nights are soft and tsutsr-AE1 :Aa
captivating shirt waist rs~AppsdrSt
When the liver pad : wiltt0k-A0t .hs
lily pad /, tilting-Ou the Observation-Disclosures
bosom of the pool-WFsn the ripe red roSe
comes p!easing-aUd the ripe red nose s-ops
s~neezing-and the li,t.e boys play hockey
from the school.
IT is lawful 10 he ~lREy-whsr each dear.
old-tashioned da'sy-brSlrnGS r meSsaEs
from the fragrant yester years-NsFa the
fields are sweet with c.OVs--Aui he san,
my hearO moreOVer-whsn the airy. fairy
shirs waist reSppelrS
When the violet blossoms hAppy-on the
coatlei OF the chappi@Mhsu We hustle out
the old mesquite hSr-Whsu the tlpsy bes
holds wassai-tn his hopeySuckle castI~
when the trouhodour : turning his cAtarrh.
When that tired, ,raUsVSuisnr feeling
INTO every heart comes stealing-swpst.y
pensiVs, Ike "A sunny mNiieuts tears
When the bird Cho,rS liIt ,hpir voices
when, In short. all earth rojoices-ant tbs
immemorisl shirt waist reappears,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29
Z AGALN.

Whenever it gets into a corner through
the exposure of its friends and partners
the World-IIerald resorts to its old cut
fetish tactics by shedding a great deal
Of inky fluid and imaglncs it can cover
up its own %rottcnness by divcrting pub
lie attention to some irrelevant subject.
In pursuance of this practice the World
Herald IS now attempting to help
County Attorney Shields out Of the
dilemma into which he has brought him.
self by his connection with the gang of
hold-ups and "blackmailers that operates
In conjunction with that organ by i'm
pugning the motives of The Bee in eX-
posing the crooked work in the county
attorneys office.
No matter what the m%outhpiecc of the
blackmailers may say the record Of The
Bee speaks for itself. Every honest eff
fort to bring criminals to justice or to
stamp out la ulessness and crime has al
ways found vigorous support in the col
umns of The Bee. \ prosecution, how
ever, which attacks one set of law
breakers while protecting another set is
" an llDll'Sl 'llDIl at law 'll'lN'lll'hi
and can bring no credit to any officer.
If County Attorney Shields is not the
tool Of the gang which has been deal
ing in protection to crooks and gamblers,
why does he retain as his deputy a man
who in open court admits his collision
with the lawbreakers?
If County Attorney Shields is bent
upon the impartial performance of his
duty. why did he send written notices to
parties suspected of keeping lawlcss re-
sorts warning them to desist If they
were breaking the law, while arrcsting
and prosecuting other gamblers with
out notice of any kind?
If County Attorney Shields Is doing
everything in his power to enforce the
law against gambling, why has he, &C
cording to his own statement, pigeon
holed complaints against sixty-one South
Omaha gambling resorts, although in
possession of all the evidence necessary
to convict?
Men sometimes find their most dan
gerous enemies among their pretended
friends. The apologies which the World
Herald, the organ of the ~blackmailers'
combine and the notorious newspaper
fence for public thieves. is making in be-
half of County Attorney Shields only
emphasize his complaint that his
friends are deserving and betraying him..
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

Springfield IMass.) Republican.
1t has been suggested that the news from
Georgia be prevented from reaching the Fill
pinos II possible. This is a good suggestion.
One cause OF the native uprising against the
Americans is thought to have been the re-
minders, served upon the Filipinos by the
American newspaper at Manila, of the fate
of the American Indians; but If they should
learn that our Christian civilization has a
way of cutting off the ears and fingers of
colored offenders and burning them at the
stake and then dividing up their hearts and
livers and bones as precious souvenirs, they
might renew their determination to resist
our missionary efforts to the bitter end. Let
the imperial censorship look alive to this
matter.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

The ~foreign-born citizens, especially
the Germans, are radically opposed to the
policy of imperialism. 1t is not because
of any lack of patriotism or love of the
country which they have adopted as
their own, but because they have most
OF them been born and reared in a cou
try dominated by the militarism that
goes with such a policy. They came
here as much as anything 10 escape
from II and they know what IL means
far better than those born and reared
in this country.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

NTIIWdUKtt WISCOTs1n.
You condemn me- says Perry Belmont
to Candidate Bryan, because now l advo-
cate a modification in 1900 of the Chicago
platform. Yet four years ago this month
you were conspiring with populists and re-
publicans like Senator Teller, and with silver
mine owners, to overthrow at Chicago the
democratic policy of 1892. Is not that gro
tesque?" 1t is indeed grotesque, although
in Bryan's behalf 1t may be urged that he
was not inconsistent, for all along he was
working in the interest of William Jennings
Bryan.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

IHuIallapOIls journal.
Not many persons outside of the Navy
department are aware that forty-eight war
ships OF various sizes are now under con-
struction for the United States. These in
clude eight frst-class, sea-golng battleships.
as good as any %atioat; sixteen torpedo boat
destroyers, averaging twenty-nine knots
speed; four monitors for harbor defense;
eighteen torpedo boats and one cruiser.
These vessels, when equipped and ready Dr
sea, will have cost over $50, 900, 900. OF the
battleships the Kearsarge and Kentucky will
cost $2,25O,0OO each, the Illinois 50, 595, 900, the
Wisconsin $2,674 $50, the Ohio 50, S99, 600, the
Alabama 81, $50, 600, the Maine 1855, 900 and
the Missouri s2,SS5, 900. AS these ships will
be supplied with the best equipment and
manned by the best officers. gunners and
machinists in the world, it will be seen that
the American navy is not going backward,
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

much Omaha institutions as they are
South Omaha institutions and there is
no reason why all the banks of Omaha
and South Omaha should moi operate in
harmony for mutual advantage. The
South Omaha banks have gained moth
ing by the withdrawal of their business
from the clearing house. although they
have inflicted an irreparable injury upon
Omaha. They will lose nothing by re-
storing the clearing figures to the old
basis, but in a general way will reap the
benefit that comes TO everyone doing
business in this city through the
strength and credit it would give us
abroad.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29
A Remarkable Conspiracy.

V.VNVIdHN 1IdII DVdTET'
The greatest counterfeiting scheme of the
century seems to have just been unearthed
by Uncle Sans detectives. 1t was not only
a case of wholesale counterfeiting, but a plot
to corrupt treasury officials as well. The
audacity of the idea of passing the bogus
bills on the treasury itself and receiving
good money in return is certainly remark
able. But the employee who was approached
the plot with disastrous results to
all criminally concerned.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

The successful advance OF the Ameri-
can forces upon the Filipino stronghold
at Calumplt, which the enemy appears
10 have regarded as almost i~mprcgnablc
and which was defended by the flower
Of the insurgcnt army, seems likely to
be the eliminating fight OF the war.
The order Of the so-Callcd Filipino gov.
eminent TO the iusurgent commander to
suspend hostilities pending negotiations
for terminating the war and the sending
Of officers to General Otis to ask like
action on the part Of the Americans can
only be regarded as assuring an early
peace. II show that the Filipinos had
staked their last hope upon being able
TO hold Calumpit and had determined in
advance that in the event of losing that
stronghold they would abandon the con
hlCt. II appears also to Indicate that
the insurgent forces are not so strong
as has been supposed, nor so well sup
piled with munitions Of war. II Will
probably be found that in both respects
the reports have been exaggerated. A
London dispatch states, on the authority
Of the Filipino junta there, that Agui-
naldo has for some time been contem-
plating peace negotiations, but little ere
dcncc is TO be given TO statements from
this source. 1t is hardly more than II
week since the iunta at Hong Kong gave
out that the Filipinos were in a posi-
ton to carry on hostilities for years.
The unexpected change in the situa-
ton will he gratifying to all who desire
the termination of n conflict that has
been costly in American lives. What
effect the refusal of General Otis to rec
ognize the so-called Filipino government
may have remains 10 be seen, but 1t Is
not probable that it will seriously inter
fcre with negotiations. Aguinaldo and
his associates could hardly have seri-
ouSly supposed that Otis would listen
to any proposal that involved a recogni-
ton of Filipino government. His point
of view is that Aguinaldo and his adher-
ents are in instruction against the
United States, that they are rebels and
therefore that nothing short of uncondi-
tional surrender could be accepted by
MIN. III Is neeNlcSS 10 pOlnJ out lnaI
compliance with the request for "A ccs-
sation of hostilities until the Filipino
could decide upon the question
of peace would have placed our govern
ment in n decidedly awkward and EN-
barrassing position and it is hardly
possible that Aguinaldo for a moment
believed that the request would be
granted. A forceful point, which per-
haps the insurgent leaders will appre-
ciate, was made by General Otis in
saying that hostilities were begun by
the Filipinos without consulting their
and if they desire to end the
war it can be done without regard to
that body. Hence we think 1t probable
that the Filipino leaders We're quite pre-
for such an answer as the Amen
can commander sent them and will
permit it to affect their evident pur-
pose to abandon the conflict.
The United States Philippine commits
sion has full authority to carry on nego-
t~iations for peace and n Washington
dispatch states that it will be very le-
nient toward the insurgents. 1t Is to be
hoped the end of the war in Luzon is at
hand
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

The smallpox epidemic which has
been clinging to the community has now
been practical" eradicated. Consider
ing the difficulties and Instructions that
have beset tier efforts the work of the
city health department in preventing
the spread of this disease certainly de-
serves credit. In spite of its supposed
malignancy no deaths have resulted
from smallpox in this city, but on the
contrary the visitation has been as light
as ii could be. With reasonable precau
tons and the exercise of care the reap
p~earance of smallpox next winter ought
10 be enectually prevented.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29
MAKE MEMORIAL DAY MEMORABLE.

MAKE MEMORIAL DA MEMORABLE.
Preparations have been begun to make
the Memorial day of 1899 memorable as
a demonstration in honor of the fallen
heroes not only of the war for the pres
ervation of the union, but also of the
war to free the colonies of Spain.
What the nation owes to the men who
have responded to its call for volunteers
can never be forgotten. The simple
ceremony Of decorating the graves of
those who have given up their lives for
their country is all that can be done in
recognition Of their sacrifice.
In view of the events of the year a
special interest should attach to the COM
ing memorial day, particularly among
the people of Omaha and Nebraska.
Every patriotic citizen and every friend
of the soldiers should contribute his
share to the occasion, if possible, by par
~ticipation in the celebration and contrib
uting to the small fund which Will be
required to cover the expenses for flow
ers and carriages.
Committees of the Grand Army posts
which have the preparations in charge
should find a ready response to their ap-
peals for support for the Memorial day
celebration.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

Spain has notified the United states
that 1t Is ready to receive tia S2O,OOO.OO0
in payment for the quit claim deed to the
Philippines. As General Otis has prac.
tically concluded the work of quieting
title, it Is announced the money will be
paid at once.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

But the combinations are formidable
and IL is not easy to induce other capt.
tai to engage in a contest with them.
II would not. therefore. be wise TO walt
for such a possibility. The whole power
Of the national and state governments
must he directed against the trusts with
all the force and yigor that can he
brought to bear.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

not getting the applause he deserves for
his grandstand play in pretending to
prosecute gamblers against whom he has
no evidence. Why doesn't he file those
~pigeonholcd complaints in support of
which he says he has conclusive evil
dcncc to convict If he is in carnest
why doesn't he get evidence before max
ing his bid for applause?
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

Perhaps II the local yellow journal
would agree not to print the names of
the two worthy citizens who donate the
sites for n hospital and auditorium those
philanthropists would come TO the front
much quicker.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

campaign in the terrible winter before
Plcyna. And it is stated on what is said to
be the highest authority, that Don Carlos.
in spite Of his elaborate preparations. will
no, strike unless he is absolutely convinced
that success will De achieved in brief time
aud with comparatively slight loss. This
hazard OF a long civil war he will not ae-
naDt
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

Colonel Fred Funston Is IA small man,
but his fighting weight is evidently in the
n%cighborhood of Il on. Whenever he
appears the Filipinos make up their
minds 1t Is time to move.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

While the new insurance law does not
go into effect until July, there is nothing
TO prevent Governor Poynter from re
lieying the pressure on his front steps
10y announcing his selection of insur-
ance commissioner in advance.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

General Wheeler expresses a wish TO
go to the Philippines, and opines there
are some good fights left in him yet.
Doubtless, but at the present rate there
will be none left in the Fillpinos by the
time he could reach the Orient.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

According to the best adviccs the First
II time to celebrate the Fourth of July.
If so, it will be the most glorious Ne
braska has ever seen.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29
Heavy weights Aaoat.

Sir Julian Pauncefote and Thomas b. Reed
left for Europe Wednesday on the same
steamer with Richard Croker. but let Us
sympathize with them rather than blame
them. One cannot always choose ones
travelling companions.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

Nebraska accepts the fine showers
which makes vegetation jump out of
the ground and gives thanks that the
watcrspout and funnel cloud have so
far favored 1t with their absence.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

And according to County Attorney
who, together with Noise, Hcrdman,
Tanning and Hitchcalfe, constitute the
democratic party.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

tee. OF course Mr.. Shields would not
dare to enforce a demand for the resig-
nation Of the chairman of the democratic
county committee by prcfcrring charges
against him in defiance Of the hold-up
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

TIL proposition to utilize negro troops
to a large extent in future military opera
tions in the Philippines suggests the posi-
bility of obtaining a large force of black
recruits in and about Newman, Ga.
The Filipinos don't burn their enemies at
the stake.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

County Attorney Shields organ insists
that he is in earnest in his efforts to
prosecute the gamblers. Blu how can he
make any one believe he is in earnest AS
long as he keeps as his chief deputy n
man who uses his office TO protect the
gamblers and obstruct their prosecu-
tInng
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29
STATEMENT or CIRCULATION.

State Of Nebratk a, Douglas County, IS:
George u. ~Tzschuck, secretary Of The Bee
Publishing Company being duly sworn, says
that the acuthl number uf full aud complete
copies OF The Daily. Morning, Evening ana
Sunday Bee. printed during the month Of
Nj rob 1901 tsst9 40 f91IgusuF
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

Rumors are again afloat that jim
Dahlman is about to be pried loose from
his do-nothing job as state railway conf
missioner. But the faithful will not be-
licvc 1t until they are shown.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

Is the register of deeds. When he is
not employed recording transfers of
realty he is engaged cancelling mort
pnpps
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

1t would be n big jump to take the
speakcrship from Maine to California.
For that reason, why not let 1t take a
rest just this side of the Mississippi
riNnrY
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

Before the fruit jobbers adjourn their
meeting it is to be hoped that they will
take the usual action announcing that
the peach crop is n failure.
Omaha daily bee., 1899-04-29

Chicago Record: How carefully you,
wife does watch your health"
Yes; she knows that If | get up a big
Doctors bill she won't get a summer trip"
Boston Transcript: Dilver-When tool
the place 1t wasn't fit for a dog to live In.
l have spent nearly $1,000 on 1t.
S~anson-Don't you think it would have
been cheaper had YOU killed the dog?
Kansas City Independent: The Mistress
Mary. don't let me catch you kissing that
butler again.
The Maid-Lor', mum, l don't mean to, but
you do bob aroun' so,
indianapolis Journal: Perhaps you ar,
not aware, sir, that ! am a d. D.
I'll go yol, five hundred better. | am a
Chicago Post: She says her face is her
fortune"
We'll, she certainly ought to take ad.
vantage OF the new bankruptcy law
Somerville Journal: She-Mrs. Stately IA
d Daughter of the Revolution, isn't she2
He-l think likely. ! saw her COINS
through the motions Yesterday when sri
stepped off a moving street car backward.
Chicago Tribune: 20, Absalom.' VALE.
Mrs. Rambo. you've been drinking again
after all your promises"
"Nanshy, m'dear." replied M E2--n
only had one ILL drinksG. Fair -G- re-
ia eat raw onion tax e E&-snxE Sc I
breath. 'Smatter Ith ME i =c1 s:c --L-y
raw on~ionsh-can't you Shs="