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Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07
PROTECTION OF FOREIGNERS.

The president in his message renewed
the recommendation made last year
that congress confer upon the federal
courts Jurisdiction in cases where the
citizens of foreign countries residing in
the United States are made the victims
Of mob violence. He pointed out that
the efforts of the federal government
to bring to justice the lynchers of
Italians at Tallulah, La. had been
fruitless and said: 1T Is incumbent
upon us to remedy the statutory omis-
sion which has led, and may again
pointed out the necessity and the
precedent for legislation of this charac-
ter. Its enactment is simple measure
of previsory justice toward the nations
with which we as sovereign equal
make treaties requiring reciprocal OBJ
servance." The president also recon-
mended that congress make provision
for indemnity to the Italian sufferers in
the same form and proportion as here
tofore.
In 1891 President Harrison expressed
the opinion, In his message to congress,
that it would be entirely competent for
congress to make offenses against the
treaty rights of foreigners domiciled in
the United States cognizable in the fed
eral courts, and n bill for this purpose
was introduced in congress in 1892, but
no action was taken. 1t would seem
that there ought to be no doubt or ques-
tion as to the duty of the government
In this matter, If congress, as Presi-
dent Harrison and President Mckinley
have held, may properly enact the pro-
posed legislation.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

Is exceedingly gratifying and it is to be
hoped there will be no unnecessary de-
lay on the part of the several govern
ments in approving the agreement. 1t
Is believed there will be no hesitation
on the part of the Chinese government
In accepting the conditions proposed.
Indeed. it has been apparent all along
that the imperial authorities are willing
to comply with any demand of the
powers short Of their abdication or the
ACKNOWLEDGMENT of the empire. They
are ready to pay any money indemnity
that may be asked, ON whatever prac-
ticable terms the powers shall decide
upon, and also to make whatever con
cessions may be required OF them for
the security of peace. 1t is for the in
terest of the powers not to make their
demands so extreme and extravagant
as to practically amount to the spolia-
tion of China. Let her punishment be
ample, but not SO severe as to be de-
structlve.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07
Gold I'm Abundance,


The gratifying information comes from
Washington that the largest stock OF gold
coin and bullion the United States treasury
has ever held is now accumulated The
total amount is s4741os, 1896, which is about
$76,Oo0,O0O moro than the amount on hand
at the close Of 1899. or the amount men,
toned, the sum of $3.50, 755, 3O9 Is represented
by outstanding certificates: the remainder,
s243, 000,o 900. constitutes the reserve fund.
Besides this gold in the treasury. the ma
tional banks hold about sl97, 900, 900 in gold
coin, making total Of about 10000 900 in
gold in sight in the United States. II Is
estimated that gold coin and bullion held
by other financial institutions and by In
dividuals make the present supply OF gold
in this country something more than 81. 600 =
100000. Since 1895 the supply of gold in the
United States has nearly doubled. The gold
standard is secure
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07
FAMOUS RUN sCABs.
How the American Commission Went
Around In Gay Paree.


1t is now we'll known that the United
States did itself proud at the Paris fair
One Of the most striking proofs OF that fact
may be found In Commissioner General
Peck's bill for SO, 500 for cab hire. Esti-
mating the average rate per cab-mile at
the conservative figure of 1914 cents, II is
evident that the commissioner and his STAFF
travelled some 10000 miles In cabs during
the fair. twice circumnavigating the globe
This stupendous and truly American per-
formance can harly fail to make a lasting
impression upon the European magination
The United States is par excellence the
land OF travellers and the land Of haste
Her citizens are not only by nature loco
motory, but they demand speed. No sloth-
ful taking root in one spot no slow pedes-
trianism, no numbering omnibuses will do
for us. The native Partisan must have
been impressed with this national fact as
he beheld the swift and endless procession
OF the commissioners cabs. These cabs,
in interminable array, must have gone
careering around Paris az lightning speed
at all hours Of the day and night For
celerity and ubquity they must have far
excelled the fabled Flying Dutchman." ;"
Even at this day the atmosphere OF the
great capital must be agitated with the
rush and stir OF their incessant motion.
II the cab drivers had vote there Is no
doubt that the commissioner general would
have two crosses Of the Legion OF Honor.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07
THE BRITISH MENT.

The special session of the British Par
lament was opened yesterday with
what was the briefest queens speech"
ever delivered. 1t was sufficient, how
ever. since the sole purpose of the ses-
sion Is to provide money for military
operations. AS the government has a
large majority the money 1t shall ask
for will be voted but 1t undoubtedly
will be called upon by the opposition
to answer numerous questions relating
to the war in South Africa and the
management of military affairs gen
orally. The recent utterance of the
Statist. leading financial journal of
England urging the speedy termination
OF the South African war, voiced the
feeling OF great many Englishmen.
That paper charged military incom-
petence and proposed that the govern
ment should begin negotiations with the
Boer commanders to bring the war to
a close 1t said 1--WE are losing i'm
every way. losing in prestige and losing
In life. We are seeing our South
African possessions plunged into greater
distress and the opinion is gaining
ground abroad that we are incapable of
bringing the struggle to satisfactory
termination"
The South African war has cost
Great Britain hundreds of millions of
dollars and great loss of life. 1t has
done enormous injury to British trade
interests in South Africa. 1t imposes
heavy burden of taxation, now to be
Increased upon the English people. All
this Is causing many to think seriously
about the situation and is creating ap-
prehension Of dangers ahead. Still the
government was sustained at the late
general election and given a safe ma
jority in the House of Commons, so
that 1t Is assured of having the fnan-
cial requirements provided and its policy
regarding the war approved. Meanwhile
conditions in South Africa apparently
do not improve and the end of the con-
fict seems to be still remote.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07
personal POINTERS,

Santa Claus is expected to do his shop
ping on an unusually large scale during
the next three weeks.
An Indianapolis alderman who went
against decoy lobbyist for 81 900 has been
given two-year vacation in the Northern
Indiana penitentiary
The latest society item states that the
prince Of Wales looks more impressive
with his new glasses, but this may be
simply an optical illusion.
The new delegation to congress from
Pennsylvania will consist OF twenty-s six re-
publicsns and four democrats, a republican
gain OF six members, the present delegation
being composed of twenty republicans and
ten democrats.
Chicago doctor breaks into print with
the assertion that men over 35 years OF
age do not need exercise. Men called out
OF bed at unreasonable hours OF night and
morning may be excused for kicking
against strenuous life.
Eugene. Debs received more than 5000
votes in Chicago for president of the United
States. Woolley, the prohibition candidate.
who is resident of Chicago and for whom
large vote was expected by the anti
oanteen men, received $500,
Should bill pass congress for a cabinet
officer to be known as secretary OF COM
merce and industries 1t Is thought that
Senator Nelson Of Minnesota will be the
first man TO hold the office. He Is author
of bill favoring the creation OF such
position.
Mr.. Burnham, the American scout, who
was on the STAFF OF Lord Roberts, recently
received letter from the British com
mander testifying that, in his opinion, no
other man could have performed the serv-
ices rendered by Mr.. Burnham, Services
requiring such peculiar training, skill.
courage and endurance"
There is one item OF news in the presi-
dents message. 1t Is the announcement
tlat the men selected TO represent the
United States on the International Court
OF Arbitration are; Former President Har-
rlson, Chief Justice Fuller OF the supreme
court Attorney General Grggs and Justice
Gray Of the circuit court.
A gay and festive Hoosier. browsing on
the banks OF the Wabash, became too
numerous in his attention to damsel
affiapced to another, and was given fresh
suit OF tar and feathers. The punishment
was cruel and excessive. The tailors could
have effected a complete cure by forcing
him to masticate and digest a Wabash
sandwich
Frederick Stearns of Detroit who gave
the Stearns collection OF musical inftru-
ments to the University OF Michigan. has
sent word from Europe, where he now is.
that he has purchased 200 more instru-
ments TO be added to the collection Among
these is three keyboard harpsicio
built In 1903 by Christofero. the inventor
Of the pianoforts
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07
ATROCITIES OF CIVILIZATION.

Philadelphia Times: Frederick and
Napoleon used to carry on war upon the
principle that the spoils belonged to the
victor but even they did not loot the
property OF nation with which they pro-
fessed to be at peace. And the modern
ideas discountenance the whole idea OF
plunder in war and condemn utterly such
barbarism as has been displayed at Pekin.
Though Americans are not concerned in 1t,
1t is shameful to be In such partnership.
Washington Post: The press reports
tell us that France took equal part In this
uncomfortable barbarity. Those reports
however, reach us through English chan
nels, and we must keep In mind British
hostility to France and British friendship
thing of recent birth and doubtful con-
tinuity-for Germany. II France has really
taken part in this wanton dissertation, we
shall extend to her the condemnation to
which the act entities her. But there must
be better evidence than that contained In
statements edited by England in order to
secure our confidence. In any case and
without reference to the location OF the
responsibility the looting OF the Pekin
observatory remains a blot upon Christian
civilization and fresh arraignment of the
hypocrisy and cruelty Of the allied invasion
of China.
Philadelphia Ledger: 1t Is not merely
the omcers and soldiers Of the French and
German armies in China that are engaged
IN stealing everything they can lay their
hands on, but the governments themselves.
They have taken valuable government prop
erty from Pekin and transferred It to their
own capitals, ostenslbly for preservation,
but nobody will be so credulous as to be-
will ba
the trouble Is over. The criticisms which
followed Napoleon's transfer OF the art
treasures of Rome to the French capital
have had no effect on his successors
Civilized as they claim to be, their rule
is still:
That they should take who have the power
And they should keep who can.
baltimore Sun: Is it strange that the
Chinese object to western civilization" or
that they believe the vaunted superiority
OF European morals and culture is merely
myth? Europe has robbed the empire NJ
territory and now, under the pretepse OF
avenging an attack upon the foreign min
lsters Is appropriating public property
Ihe Chinese government has been ar
raigned In bitter terms by the powers for
lts failure to check the uprising of the
boxers ana 10 prevent the latter from
committing outrages. The government
might easily retort that European methods
40 not appear to be much better than those
OF the Boxers; that Europeans take human
lie on as little provocation as the Chinese
and have no more respect for property
rights than the Boxers. The lootInp of
Iien Tsin and Pokin and the slaughter OF
chinese not engaged in revolt are scarcely
surpassed by any Of the atrocities charged
against the Chinese government.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07
LAMENTATIONs OF THE LEFT.
Seeking solace for the Pain of Disap-
pointed Ambition.
st. Louis Globe Democrat

st. Louis Globe Democrat
The late democratic candidate for presi-
cent would have shown better sense II he
mad omitted writing that article which ap-
pears In one OF the magazines for December.
He attributes his defeat to several causes
the alleged big republican campaign fund;
the free passes which he says the re-
publicans furnished their voters who were
away from home; the comparison which the
n asses of the people made between the
business conditions Of 1900 and those which
prevailed from 1898 onward until after 1896;
the aid which he intimates the trusts fur
nished to tho republican party. and the
peoples fear Of a chsnge"
On every one OF those points Bryan shows
the demagogy with which his enemies
charged him, and which was one Of the
reasons why the American people en-
phatically refused to make him president
IL the imagined big republican campaign
fund changed minority into a majority
then the democratic voters OF the present
day in the United States must be the most
venal persons whom the world has ever seen
The talk about the efficacy Of the alleged
free passes on the railroads must relate to
the employees OF the departments in Wash
ington who have a residence in some other
part OF the country. These, as everybody
hho"S, ure not numerous enough to hold the
balance In any important state even IL they
were all concentrated In one commonwealth
All the other explanations by Bryan for
his defeat are equally shadowy. The trusts.
as even Bryan knows. were divided, and had
no influence in the canvass. The talk that
the voters made comparisons between tho
panic times Of 1893-96 and the prosperity
OF 1900 is, OF course, true but Bryan mis-
represents the situation when he intimatec.
that the comparisons which the voters made
were Elusive. Bryan himself year or 80
ago asked several audiences IL they had seen
general prosperity. He has found this year
that the great mass of his countrymen have
become acquainted with general prosperity,
and that they are grateful to the party
which brought 1t. Bryan's whole screed fur
nishes another illustration OF that cheap
and shallow thickness which the American
people detected in him early in his
political career. and which has buried him
under the heaviest avalanche Of votes which
ever crushed presidential aspirant In the
entire history of the United States.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

Senator Daniel has evolved the finest
scheme yet for depriving the negro Of
his vote without shutting out the
Ignorant portion of the whites in his
own state. The proposed law provides
an educational qualification, but makes
an exception of anyone who has ever
served in any war. This will let in
the ex-confederate soldiers, of whom
there are several thousand in Virginia
who would otherwise be disqualified. If
the inventive talent in the south utilized
in politics were directed toward the
mechanical field the Yankee would soon
be back number.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07
WHEN BESSIE WENT no VOTE.

James Barton Adams in Denver Post.
"hen charming Bessie went to vote I
Escort her TO the polls and see her exercise
her right.
She graciously assented. and we talked
About the dawn Of woman's blessed inde-
pendence day.
She said the day, was coming when all over
From Names famed wooden nutmeg trees
to the Pacific strand,
Mere sex would cut no Ice at ALL and
wouldn't that be good?
scheming lover should
She walked up to the judges with an in
dependent air,
Than when she stopped inside the booth
10 and from my view, was, hid
To scratch the men she didn't like and
- mark the men she did.
For nearly ,s half an hour she stayed inside
- the sacred booth,
NO doubt selecting men SHE knew were
blest with grace and youth,
And SCI &scratching with determined hand The
old bald headed guys
With not "A charm to win a glance from
pretty maidens eyes.
Then out she came with pride-lit face:
then paused In thoughtful mood,
And once once again stepped back into tho
Shed thought OF some real nice young man
And wnom snnnn ei6 she had. had overlooked
@'"" hohio oiu corpse whose ONCE goose
she wanted to be cooked
At last within the waiting box her ballot
had been placed,
And back toward her home again our foot
steps we retraced,
She proud and happy In the thought OF
having such a right
And !; IN spoony lover way, shared in her
glad delight.
The dear had oft declared to me that she
was near nineteen,
And as we slowly stroiled aIong-althouah
twas awful mean
asked her " the legal age for voters was
not fixed
BY statutes and ! saw at once the little
queen was vexedi
blush or red carnation hue o'erspread her
pretty face,
Her eyes seemed sparkling gems OF angry
light set In their place
As sharply she replied to me I'm sweet and
righteous rage:
Those judges are far too polite TO ask a
girl her age"
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

The queen Of England has broken the
record for brevity IN the shape of mes
dress from the throne on the assembling
Of Parliament comprises not over 200
words and consists solely of a request
for more money TO pay the expenses of
the war In South Africa. England's
acquisition of land In that part of the
globe Is about the largest real estate
deal OF recent years, and there is still
Q cloud on the title.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07
AN EFFECTIVE FACTOR.
Crete Vidette.


The Omaha Bee pays a just
tribute to the efficiency of Chair
man Lindsay and his able lieu
tenants. The Nidette would not
withhold one mite of praise from
the valiant services of the state
committee. They did their work
both ably and grandly. But in our
opinion no factor did more effective
work to achieve the great victory
than The Omaha Bee. From the
opening to the closing of the cam
paign its columns teemed with
truthful. dignifed editorials that
carried conviction to the minds of
the conservative readers. 1t did
not indulge in stud horse display
ensationalsms," false statements,
nor braggadocio claims. 1t was
cool-headed. truthful and dignified.
And when the election was over
friends and enemies alike scanned
Its columns for truthful state
ment OF the result. And they got
It. 1t pays to be honest.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

Senator Thurston has introduced bill
to create the tenth United States circuit.
1t goes without saying that the people
west of the Missouri regardless of party
would appreciate the proposed measure,
and 1t may be taken for granted also
that the president would have no diff
Guilty In finding men competent to dis
charge the judicial functions devolving
on the occupants of the new circuit
bench.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07
Working the Deadly Parallel.
rhipona

Even royalty, 1t seems. is not exempt
from the unpleasant experience of the
deadly parallel" The French newspapers
contrast the present frigid attitude Of the
German emperor toward Mr.. Kruger with
his effuslve telegram Of 1895 and the re-
suit is disagreeable II Kruger was right
in 1896 he is right now. There can be no
escape from that proposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

Lord Roberts In his farewell speech
on leaving South Africa shows that he
Is somewhat of a statesman as well as
q soldier. He urged upon his hearers
that the best way to pacify the coun-
try was to forgive and forget instead
OF increasing present animosities by
harsh measures. The victor in such
conflicts can always afford to be gen
erous.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

Bryan, In his latest epistle concern
Ing the result of the election calls It
a temporary reverse" How much of
an avalanche would be needed to make
q decisive defeat?
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

Towne gets the consolation prize of
the Minnesota senatorship in place Of
the late Cushman X. Davis. AS the Job
only lasts until the legislature meets in
January the late tail to the Sioux Falls
ticket will have to hurry to get to
Washington In time to be sworn in and
collect mileage.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

fN<fEISstS
Discouraged and disgusted over the re-
suit OF the recent election. the populists of
Nebraska, headed by the state officers who
will soon be out of jobs, will remove, 1t is
said, in body to the Indian Territory. II
Mr. Bryan remains behind he will be com
PEELED to become a democrat
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

The men who have made a business
OF going into court for the purpose of
evading the payment Of paving taxes
are probably not In favor OF a revision
Of that portion of the city charter. They
are perfectly willing the taxpayers at
large should pay for improving their
property.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

The supreme court has served notice
on all foreign corporations doing bust
ness In the state Of Nebraska in viola
tion of the antitrust law that they may
at any time be Ousted. But how about
concerns incorporated in the state? Can
they be forced to move out or compelled
to go out of business?
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

The supreme court has affirmed that
the salary of public officer whose
office was created by the constitution
cannot be diminished during the term
for which he was elected or appointed,
but there is nothing in the constitution
that prevents a constitutional officer
from being impeached and removed for
I'm office.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

Now that we have been officially noti-
fled that former County Judge Eller has
projected himself into Il company for
the special relief of people who suffer
from the garbage hauling monopoly. we
begin to understand the import of the
frantic appeals of the World Herald for
Q popular uprising.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

Wholesale glass dealers have formed
an association for the purpose of fight
Ing the exactions of the trust. A few
bricks landed in the proper place are
liable to cause crash.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

Governor-elect Dietrich is wrestling
with several hundred applications for po-
sitions ranging all the way from state
cuspidor burnisher to adjutant general
Uneasy lies the head that wears a
crown.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

Congress has been in session almost
week now, yet no resolution has been
introduced declaring Mckinley to be the
first emperor OF North America.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07
Heating Around the Busb.

Globe Democrat.
II is the precedent of paying a debt, not
the money involved, that worries the sultan
when the American claims are presented
The Turks fear that IL they settle one ac-
count the first downward step will have
been taken and a dangerous habit formed.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

The supreme court has dropped about
$4,000 into the Christmas stocking Of
Judge Gordon and the defuncto police
Judge will not care rap" whether he
Is reinstated or not.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

Governor Roosevelt is going to Colo
RADIO to hunt mountain lions. This would
appear to be tame sport after the gov
ernors experience at Victor.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

reaching Importance that all will hope
the advantage will continue to rest with
the whites.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07
BREEZY CHATTER,

Cleveland Plain Dealer: What do YOU
think OF the plans for that gigantic corner
in eggs?'
II think they are we'll laid"
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

Nebraskans at the national capital will
Jubilate in due form over the most bril-
liant victory of the late campaign.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07

Bryan's late caudal appendage has by
the accident of death inherited n six
weeks term in the United States senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07
STATEMENT OF CiRCUIATfoN.

State OF Nebraska, Douglas County, S.:
George Is. Tzschuck secretary of The Bee
Publishing Company, being duly sworn,
complete copies of The Daily, Morning
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month OF November. 1900 was as follows.
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07
Let 1t Go Mt That,

Cincinnati Tribune.
President Mckinley made no suggestion
for an appropriation with which to buy a
crown. The country is saved
Omaha daily bee., 1900-12-07
Tarred with the same stick.

indianapolis News.
IL Is impossible for President Kruger TO
divide the nations when they are united
for game of grab.