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Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27
THE DANISH ISLANDS

A Copenhagen dispatch says that a
satisfactory understanding has been
reached by the conferees OF the ministry
and the financial committee of the Par
lament regarding the sale of the Danish
West indies. 1t Is stated that the re-
suit will shortly be communicated to the
Washington government and it is ex-
pected that 1t will prove acceptable. The
dispatch says that the Danish proposal
will include some new suggestions, but
nothing calculated to defeat the conclu-
sion of the convention.
While this shows that the Danish gov,
ernment is willing to dispose of Its
islands in the West Indies, it Is not
necessarily to be assumed that the
United States will buy them, although
there has been no negotiation with any
other country for their purchase. II
is well understood that II the islands
are sold by Denmark there will be nc
purchaser but the United States, for the
very simple reason that this country
would not permit any other nation tc
get possession Of the islands. In ODE
dience TO the Monroe doctrine this coun
try would not allow the transfer of st
Thomas, St. Croix and ST. John to any
other power, while at the same time
this government has refused to raise 1t,
bid for the islands TO the figure which
Denmark has regarded as a fair equiv
alent for the islands and which un
doubtedly that government could hav,
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27
ADMIRAL SIMPSONS "BREAK.,
MARROW View Of the Qualification OF
Naval Onicer.

There is an ancient proverb which runs
In this WISE Think much, speak little,
and write less" Rear Admiral Sampson
doubtless will consider this a most wise
saw when he sees the general construc-
tion which will be put on his letter to Sec
retary Long, touching the advancement of
warrant officers of the navy to the com :
missioned class. Admiral Sampson has re-
pute as man of few words and II is un-
fortunate that. having disciplined his
tongue. he should have permitted his pen to
be indiscreet.
In justice to the admiral II must be said
that in the specific case which prompted him
to- write this letter-the commissioning OF
Gunner Charles Morgan as an ensign-he
practically indorses the promotion; but
when he plainly intimates that the aver
age warrant ofiicer has not had the social
advantages that are requisite for a COM
missioned officer, and permits the Inference
that this lack argues against gentlemanly
bearing and instincts. the admiral will find
few thoughtful persons who will agree with
him.
outward seeming, natural advantages, -
the polish of society do not make the gen
tleman, Such veneer may but family hide
the boor or the coward. The instincts OF a
gentleman are his birthright and where
they are lacking Annapolis, the wardroom
social functions and an officers uniform
combined cannot instill them. Who will
be bold enough to say today that Lincoln
was not In the highest sense a gentleman
Yet he was without those "sociai advan-
tases" which Admiral Sampson seems to
consider so essential. Lincoln is accented
as the type Of the true American, and from
the humble station in which he began life
many recruits enter the ranks OF our army
and navy.
One gentleman will always discover an =
other, no matter what the manner OF his
speech. department or apparel, and he
can just as quickly see where gentleman =
Illness is little more than a theatrical make
up. In our army and navy merit should be
the first consideration, and where this is
combined with sterling manhood, constant
consideration for others, good morals and
clean speech, there lies the material for
the most efficient officer and the truest gen.
tleman. We need never doubt that such will
reflect credit on the navy or the country
which the navy represents.
Fortunately, Secretary Long takes this
view OF the matter. Gunner Morgan Is to
be promoted and other deserving warrant
officers will share his fortune. Admiral
Dewey also approves OF such promotion
and 1t need scarcely be added that the
American people heartily indorse both these
In allowing too narrow view OF what
| constitutes a gentleman TO color his con-
ceptiop Of the requisites for an oficer.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27
APPLYING THE WRONG REMEDY.


An epidemic of lawlessness as pro-
test against other lawless acts appears
to be sweeping oyer the country.
Scarcely a day passes without the chron-
icllng of the public taking the law into
its own hands and blotting out human
life or wreeking property. Lynchings,
burning at the stake, the hatchet cru
SADIE which started in, Kansas and has
found its counterpart i'm other sections,
are all evidences of this disposition to
disregard the law as the medium for
protecting society. Such outbreaks are
deplorable when they occur only at long
intervals, but frequency of resorts to
violent methods are working an ire
parable injury to public morals and the
public conscience. 1t is step backward
from civilization toward bgrbarism. If
numanity's evil passions are to be re-
strained only by letting loose the evil
passions of those who are injured by the
first transgression there is no need for
government. which is only organized
society. If the tendency is to grow the
world might as well relapse into the
old feudal conditions, when n mans
strong arm was the only defender of
his right to life and property.
There is remedy for the condition
which confronts the country at present
IL IL the more effective enforcement of
the law. Let 1t be known that he who
violates the law, tramples either on
al ixil rinhta nr ha saarad nf
human life and honor, will assuredly be
punished and that the punishment will
be ample and as prompt as possible con-
slstent with justice. Punishment should
not only be meted out to the criminal
classes, but also to those who take upon
themselves the enforcement of punish
ment without law. LET the hand of the
law fall on the man whose criminal in
stincts or unbridled passions lead him
into the commission of crime, and the
leader of avenging mobs. Let there be
no distinction between criminals on ac-
count Of the moving cause of the crime,
of the guilty ones standing In the COM
munity, his wealth or his poverty, his
color or place of birth.
1t is the laws delay and miscarriages
of justice which breed the sentiment
of mob law. Nebraska has of late fur
nished an example of the correct method
Of both preventing mob violence and de-
terring the commission of crimes. Within
the month three men have been tried
and convicted Of taking the life Of a
fellow and three more are assured of a
speedy trial and as speedy punishment
If proven guilty. The crimes for which
they have been or are about to be tried
are all of recent commission. There has
been no unnecessary delay, the prisoners
have had all their legal rights protected,
but they have been proven guilty and
sentenced to pay the penalty. Nebraska
has not been compelled to blush or apol-
ogize for an outbreak of mob violence
and will not be 80 long as the public
has the assurance that justice will be
administered In that manner.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27
Personal POINTERS.

The first name written in King Edwards
visitors book at Marlborough house was
that Of Earl Roberts, X. G."
Boston pays $l66,000 year for its school
house janitors and the school house jani-
tors opinion is that the city gets of cheap.
Kansas papers say that ex-S Senator Will
liam A. PETER Is going to Washington 10
reside perm anently, "for the benefit of his
asthma"
The American end of Tesla's transat-
lantic wireless telegraph, will be In New
Jersey. whore the local gttning is always
on draught.
Justice Brown of the United States su-
preme court invariably walks half the dis
| tance from, his home to the capitol and is
always accompanied by a valuable collie
dog. his particular pet.
A detectives life was saved In Brooklyn
the other day by a big roll of bills that
covered his heart when a man shot him
1t isn't the hrst time that big roll Of bills
has done good service as life preserver,
General Joe Wheeler, in the course Of a
recent interview, remarked that 1t was
harder work being a soldier now than of
old, because there we're not so many
autograph collectors in the days of the
civil war.
Though they seldom agree on matters Of
public policy, Senators Tillman and Hoar
are the best of friends. The southerner has
the highest opinion of the venerable Mass
achusetts mans mental attainments and
frequently refers to him as "the encylo-
pedia."
Former Chief Justice Logan Z. Bleckley
OF Georgia has matriculated at the State
university for a special course in mathe-
matics. The Judge is now rs years old,
He is writing book In which he treats Of
mathematics, but finds that he Is somewhat
rusty on the subject.
Colonel John Jacob Astor had hardly
finished the Astoria in New York City when
he began to consider a project for another
skyscraping hotel on some property he
owns farther up Fifth avenue. Now, 1t is
said. he intends TO erect a twenty story
hotel on the site OF the st. Cloud, at Broad
way and Forty-secoud street, which he
owns. -
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27
LOOTING NOT ENOUGH.
Civilization Adds Vengeance to Its
Record tn China.

Portland oregonian.
All this hasgling by the powers with
China as to which of the princes shall be
strsngled and which beheaded goes far to
revolt one against the whole bloodthirsty
proceeding. Is 1t not possible that in our
desire for vengeance we have overestimated
the necessity OF terrifying example? Is
the heather mind. bright enough about most
| things. too dense to comprehend the dr
ference between justice aud revenge, or to
be impressed with other demonstrations
than garrotte and guillotine?
China's fault let US grant. is grievous.
but grievously hath China answered Il.
For every Christian slain the blood of
ten. perhaps scores. has been extorted. Her
tombs have been plllaged her temples dc.
molished. her sacred relics OF art, literature
and religion have been carried off by
Vandal hands and sold to ornament the
museums OF all Christendom. Ten thousand
OF harmless coolies were flung into the
Amur by brutal Cossacks. and uncounted
innocent women and children were
butchered to make a German holiday.
This, II Is explained, is necessary as
an example, and thus has Christianity's
scroll been unroled for a thousand years.
In China we have neither the excuse that
served the Crusaders In their wars for tho
sepulcher of Christ nor the fears OF dis
loyalty that supported the death dealing
inquisition OF Spain. We are in China not
upon invitation. but upon our own instance.
Is the best example we have for its per
picked and badgered millions the clamor
Tor revenge that blood can alone appease?
The people that sat in darkness have
seen great light. Its first gimmer was
In tho opium war, and it's rays have bright
ened as one power after another has seized
ports and levied 'indemnities and avenged
outrages thousand fold, and now ITS fun
blaze appears In the solemn declaration OF
our Christian potentates that Prince
Chwang shall be strangled, Yu Hsien shall
be decapitated. Chao Shu Chuo and Ying
Men shall be permitted to strangie them
selves, while Chi Hsen and Hsu Ching WI
shall in humane generosity and Christian
forbearance be beheaded publicly In
Pekin. Otherwise. waldersee proposes to
take up the march again until the outraged
and suffering masses upon whom the Con-
tinental soldiers wreck their unbrldled pas
sions shall from weariness and heartsick-
ness cry enough.
IL Is to the eternal glory OF President
McKinley's administration that IL declines
longer tc be party to this unlovely
program, and we venture to hope that the
decision will be profitable for selfish as
well as for altruistic ends. Certainly II we
want to do the Chinese good and raise them
from lower to- higher levels OF living ard
thinking. the sword is as well put back in
Its scabbard. Nor is II clear how either
the power or desire to buy is to be pro-
NOTED by killing part of the population
and beggaring the rest China must be
opened to trade and enlightened ideas. But
surely the process may go on simultane-
ously with Christendom's retention of its
own celf-respect and peace of mind
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

on the floor. lie showed his ability Friday
In his speech In answer to Senator Hale's
conciliatory effort in behalf Of the subsidy
bill. Mr. Hale finally lost his temper and
said one or two rather unkind things In
his effort, at one time limiting that II Mr..
Tillman wanted time to illuminate against
the bill he might have It.
'Fulminate7" snapped out MIR. Tillman.
Does the gentleman from Maine take me
for box Of matches or gun cap? Perhaps
II is fash OF lightning. and II IL is. let ME
tell him that want plenty OF time TO grow
some forks. I don't want to spend all my
time making common sheet lightning"
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

Indications at present are that con-
gress will adjourn without action upon
"a number of treaties pending in the
senate. Among these is the French
reciprocity treaty, the negotiation of
which was one of the most difficult tasks
which has fallen to the lot of the
State department in recent years. 1t is
certainly unfortunate that the press of
business during the short session,
coupled with some opposition, should
nullify efforts of this kind to increase
the foreign trade of the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27
Cunning ChieI IL Andy.


Having enjoyed the proHts of his large
concern through a period of Unprecedented
activity, he sells out now to the Morgan
syndicate at boom prices, turning his shares
into bonds at an advanced rate. Besides a
considerable sum in cash to bind the bar.
gain he will hold over 5000, ,OO0, 900 of bonds
OF the new concern, a mortgage on all its
property and will have nothing more to do
for the rest of his life but sit back and
clip coupons and amuse himself founding
Libraries. while somebody else hustles to
raise the money
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

City Treasurer Hennings' moving van
is likely TO become as famous as Mrs.
Nations hatchet. Eastern cities which
have millions Of uncollected taxes on
their books are watching the experiment
which is likely to bring about a revo.
lution in the tax-colecting industry.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

That new steel manufacturing COM
pany showed a marked degree Of con.
sideration for the octopus editors. II
is Incorporated with a capital of $1,000
and the right to increase 1t. This ar.
rangement will allow the popocratic
writer's plenty of leeway, and they
ought to find but little difficulty in ex
panding the sum to several billions.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

After the latest Kansas method OF
exterminating the liquor traffic has
worked itself out to the inevitable con-
clusion that liquor will be sold so long
as appetites remain as they are, and
the death roll has been figured up, pos
sibly the people will conclude that
legal methods are just as effectual and
far more to the credit of the state.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27
New Title for Combines.

ANFW
The new name for combination of COR
porations is "a community of interest"
This Is stronger than "a gentleman's agree
ment' and less offensive than trust" But
monopoly by any other name is Just as
malodorous. And "a community OF inter-
est used to describe a combine OF coal
companies. railroads or steel mills really
means conspiracy to abolish competition.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

The latest news from China is to the
effect that the princes under sentence
for completely in the outrages are in
hiding. If they could manage to get in
communication with Pat Grove he
might give them a few pointers on the
most approved methods of keeping out
of sight,
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

comparison of the market quota
tions OF the stock of the present steel
companies and the terms on which
they are to be exchanged for those OF
the new combine would seem to indi.
cate that all the water in the Great
Lakes had been injected into the com.
bine by the promoters.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

London papers express regret at the
recall of Minister Conger from China.
The London papers are wasting their
sympathy. Mr.. Conger has not been
recalled, but is reported to contemplate
returning home to become "A candidate
for an elective Office more to his liking,
but even this is not definitely settled.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

Otoe county will have to pay the
bonds held by creditor who felt sure
enough Ut his position TO take the matter
to the supreme court of the United
States. This experience is one from
which all Nebraska counties can draw a
lesson to the effect that the utmost pru-
dence and care should be observed In
the issuance Of bouls for any purpose.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

1t Is supposed that j. Pierpont Morgan
will make In the neighborhood Of 81 OOO,-
600 by engineering the deal for the big
steel combine. The promoters will un-
doubtedly do well, but one thing is GER
tain, either the public or the stock
holders Of the new concern will suffer in
the end
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27
sickness IN the Philippines.

iHllauelpnld ReCOru'
lnyalidism among federal troops in the
Philippines is a marked feature of the mil
itary situation in that quarter. as witness
the sending home of 2,700 invalids within
two months past. Popular knowledge of
this drawback unquestionably adds to the
difficulties encountered by the war Office
in recruiting a new army for service on
the transpacfc islands.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

The omnibus public building bill in
congress was born too late to secure
recognition this season, IL 1t ever had
a chance. 1t struck congress stimuli
taneously with a streak of economy and
building projects will be compelled to
wait another year mt least.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

Samoa is now to be the GolcOnda and
FL Dorado combined Prospectors who
join the mad rush to the South Sea
island will have great advantage in
climate over those who went to Alaska.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

fleet of lake steamers largely owned by
those same interests for much more than
the vessels cost. Nothing queer about It,.
Having robbed the public TO the extent
of their ability the trusts are now robbing
their stockholders for the benefit OF those
In control. All trusts do this, so why
should the little Inyestors sanirm?
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

Omaha came within one of winning at
Salt Lake, and must make sure Of the
point at Denver. The Commercial club
should get after that cattle mems asso-
citation vigorously.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

The limit for introducing bills in the
legislature has expired and the members
can now see the amount Of work ahead
The time has come to get down to work
and finish up the task.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

The United States Steel company is, 1t
appears, to be the name Of the new 1.O00.-
900 combination. II Is an innocent looking
title but special stress should be laid on
the United States part Of it, as desig-
mating the scope Of its operations.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27
Rudeness of the Raider.

THITuuerPrHu -F01 VT -f1''Vr'V'F
The Beers have captured General Kitch-
ener's baggage from under his nose and IL
he does not watch out they may pick him
up some day and make startling change
in the South African situation.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

The graduating class at West Point
is through with hazing at the academy
but will probably be given an oppor-
tunity to exercise" some Filipinos be-
fore the year Is ended.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27
FOOtprints of PrOgress.

MIHHtdpUIIS
How times have changed! 1t is said now
that the lazy Indian Is menace. There
was time back in the early SOS when a
lazy Indian would have been considered a
godsend.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

Any doubts as to whether Omaha's
business is growing may be settled by
a glance at the daily reports of the bank
clearings. These show an increase that
Is most encouraging.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

The popocratic organ asserts there is n
"hen on at Lincoln. 1t may be true,
but 1t is reasonably certain that 1t will
not hatch out popocratic chickens.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

Nebraskans generally will congrat-
ulate Judge Neville on his recovery of
health sufficient to enable him to leave
the rigorous Washington climate for the
softer weather of the south.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27
Turuing ON the Minority.

New fork journal.
Minority stockholders In the steel and
wire trust think It is little queer that the
controlling interests should sell the trust
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

Cleveland Plain Dealer: 81 see that Wis
consn finally has law taxing bachelors"
Sort o single tax. amt it?''
Philadelphia Press: Mr. Mudfense-I may
not be very pretty, but I'm certainly not as
Miss Pepprey-True. but that's only be-
cause he's bigger than you.
Detroit Free Press: Mans intellectual
standard is raised or lowered by the food H.
eats
That's so. I can't read when rye u
good dinner; and can't read when ",
Il bad one.'
Chicago Tribune: Borrower (at public
libriary,nHave You any works on microbes?
got lots of microbes on works
Pittsburg Chronicles; But why did you
heard of you as brave"
1T was not that" answered the soldier
but l got to thinking II would be a sin to
waste my life. Just economy, that's all"
Detroit Journal: she certainly was
dressed to kill when she went out sleigh
"In what way?"
Her wraps were that thin II pneumonia
didn't kill her 1t wouldn't know it's busi-
ness
Boston Transcript: Uncle George--IIon-
est, now. Hannah, do you believe IT is pos
sible for a woman TO keep secretp
don't ont think, to tell the truth that the there
ever was n secret that was worth keeping
Chicago Tribune: Raynor--Confound tho
daily newspapers! They devote too much
space to discussing religious matters these
DAYS.
Shyne-They've got to do Il. old fellow
The religious papers have become too sccu-
lar.
Philadelphia Press: 81 was thinking"
said the architect that you might call the
house the Crescent"
AyntD 80 ~ a.
tor OF the new theater. that would bo n
hoodoo from the start. The crescent is
never full"
Chicago Tribune; "Who reads your col
umn, anyhow" disdainfully asked the
sporting editor.
Just two classes OF people" responded
the society editor, with dignity. 'Those
whose names appear in It and those whose
names do not"
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
otate of Nebraska. Douglas County. S.
p1.eorge B. Tzschuck. secretary of The Bee
says that the actual number OF fun anu
complete copies of The Daily Morning,
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

Chicago Tribune: Borrower (at public
library)-Have you any works on microbes?
Flippant Attendant-No. sir. But we've
got lots Of microbes ON works.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

Pittsburg Chronicle: But why did YOU
run away?" we asked. I'VE had always
heard OF you as brave"
ut was not that" answered the soldier
but l got to thinking II would be a sin to
waste my life. Just economy. that's all"
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27
POINTED REMARKS.

Cleveland Plain Dealer: 81 see that Wis
consin finally has n law taxing bachelors. 4"
sort o. single tax. amt it?''
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

Detroit Free Press Mans intellectual
standard Is raised or lowered by the food H.
eats"
That's so. I cant read when I've u
good dinner; and can't read when We
n bad one"
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

Philadelphia Press: Mr.. Mudfense-I may
not he very pretty, but I'm certainly not as
homely as he Is.
Miss Pepprey-True. but that's only be-
cause he's bigger than you.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

Boston Transcript: Uncle George-IIon-
est, now, Hannah, do you believe II is pos
sble for a woman to keep secret?
Aunt Hannah-Ot course IL Is, but [
don't think. to tell the truth that thero
ever was a secret that was worth keeping
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

Detroit Journal: "She certainly was
dressed to kill when she went out sleigh
ing"
"In what way?"
Her wraps were that thin II pneumonia
didn't kill her II wouldn't know its busI-
Omaha daily bee., 1901-02-27

When 1t comes to making a picturesque
metaphor, says the Washington Times, Sen
ator Tillman is not far in the rear. In fact,
he can take advantage OF the moment and
fash out as fine a bit Of simile as any man