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Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07
PROTECTION TALK IN ENGLAND.

For some time there has been a
growing sentiment in England In favor
Of departure from the long-established
economic policy of the nation and 1t
would seem to be becoming more ag-
gresslvc as the burden Of taxation in
creases and competition with British
products in the home market grows. 1t
is announced that the chancellor of the
cxchcquer will probably ask Parliament
to take sugar off the free list and place
countervailing duty on 1t, the ostensi.
BILE purpose being to protect the English
rcfiners and also to benefit the planters
Of the British West Indies.
II this action should be taken 1t
would perhaps prove to be simply an
entering wedge for an extended change
in British fiscal policy, for the sugar.
refining interest Is by no means alone
In requiring protection against stead
lily growing competition. 1t was stated
in the House of Commons last week that
Great Britain Is now importing Ameri-
can iron and steel goods to the value
of about S20.OOO,0OO "A year and that her
imports of manufactured goods of all
kinds amount in the aggregate to the
yearly value of $500, 100000. 1t was
urged by member of the house that
the government should take steps to
establish an equality of foreign goods
with British goods in British markets.
To this suggestion the reply on behalf
of the government was that no action
could be usefully taken. However, 1t
worthy authority, that the ministry Is
seriously considering making a depar-
turc In the case of sugar and II that Is
done, with satisfactory results, other
steps I'm the same direction sooner or
later cannot be regarded as impossible.
1t is recognized, of course, that the
British cabinet may find it extremely
difficult to secure any departure from
the free trade policy, but the govern
ment must have revenue with which to
meet its extraordinary expenses and
direct taxation Is already about as
heavy as the people can bear. Even
the income tax has reached point
where 1t Is apprehended 1t will have to
stand. or beyond which 1t cannot be
very materially increased. The indus
trial conditions in England at present
are not such as will allow of any great
increase in direct taxation without rem
dering those conditions worse. 1t is
true that the burden is not so heavy
as I'm some of the continental countries,
but the English people do not bear taxa
ton as uncomplainingly as do those of
Germany and France.
The problem In all its phases--in the
matter of safeguarding British indus
trial interests and preserving British
trade, and also in the matter of rev.
enue-is certainly a serious one and its
solution does not altogether depend upon
whether the South African war is pro-
longed or speedily ended. After that
conflict Is closed the commercial strug-
gle will remain and grow in intensity.
That Is warfare in which England
must meet more powerful and aggres-
sive antagonists than she has ever had
to encounter with the sword-antago-
nists that have been augmenting their
strength I'm capital and Industrial
development while she has been de-
pleting and weakening hers.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07
FARMERS AND FARM LOANS.

One local representative of an eastern
money loaning concern comes to the
front with a complaint that is as novel
as it is encouraging. He says he was
baked of placing loan at his Gus
tomary rates by "a farmer who stepped
in and loaned his neighbor the money
he sought and on better terms than the
loan company could offer. 1t is further
stated i'm this connection that the farm
ers of this state have thousands of dol
lars of idle money TO be invested in
just such loans.
The novelty of this condition will
readily occur to any one who gives the
matter thought. For many years the
western farmer has been the chief Gus
toner of the eastern capitalist. Farm
loans have engaged millions of dollars,
and the annual interest charge has been
the subject of no end of political and
academical debate, with always the
same conclusion-thnt the fate of the
farmer was to always be held In finan-
cial fetters by the money loaner. Mar
vellous are the ways of nature indeed!
After some very eminent fusion figure
jugglers had completed their complex
calculations and had settled beyond
shadow of dispute that farming did not
pay, and that the sun would shine and
the rain would fall on mortgaged ground
forever, the yield of which could barely
discharge the interest toll, leaving moth
ing for the subsistence of the horny
handed follower of the plOw, along
comes the Industrious agriculturist and
not only pays off his mortgage, but ac-
tually finds himself with surplus
which he can loan to his neighbor on
terms the Money Devil cannot meet.
These be indeed parlous times for the
calamtyite. He is being despoiled one
by one of his several issues" until all
seem gone save one. and the procession
of days, bringing about the annual re-
currcnce of July 4, will leave him with
not vestige of what was once won
drous fabric of woe and desolation to
be wrapped around the common people
in case the champion of everything from
fiat money to Hat anarchy was not
elected president The sunlight of pros
perity is gradually penetrating the
gloom of the caverns in which the Bry-
ante cohorts have taken refuge, and 1t
will not take many more such expert
ences as that of the farm loan agent to
Jolt the most confirmed apostle of ca
lamity into a realization of the truth.
Nebraska farmers are doing pretty well,
thank you.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07
Germany Outstripping France.

ITUIdTIdHUTlS fTc5Es
Considering the facts Of the case, II is not
surprising that during the last few years
the French talk less OF revenge upon Ger
many. The recent census OF the German
empire shows a total population Of $685.
600, an increase Of 10 per cent in five
years. The present population of France is
estimated at 39,3s4,Oo0. At the time OF the
Franco -Prussian war the population OF the
two nations was almost equal. Germany
as power is rapidly coming to the front.
while France is gradually falling behind
and seems destined soon to be classed as
second rate. Germany today has the finest
standing army in the world, and France. in
making the attempt to equal this display,
is taxing its resources to the utmost.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07
Longest Days of Congress.


IL you go by the calendar the longest day
of the year will arrive toward the end OF
June, but II you go by the doings OF con-
gress Saturday was by all odds the Longest
day in the senate. while Friday distanced
1t in the house. BY legislative fiction these
congressional days extended until noon
Monday. The two branches held continu-
Gus sessions, broken only by short recesses
in the effort to finish important legislation
before the expiration OF the life OF the
Forty-sixth congress. Talk about Joshua
commanding the sun to stand still! Joshua
wasn't in 1t with the legislators at Wash
ington.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07
shines nv risOn.

NiillltdpuHS
II ahords something OF consolation to
know that the United States, II not guilt
less in its conduct of affairs in Cuba, shine
as does beacon In lake of btumen when
compared with their "alles." Thus far
this country has done little violence to the
memories of Washington or Lincoln in Its
treatment Of the Chinese situation and w
believe that in the end our forbearance and
consideration, our refusal to recognize tho
methods of savagery will rebound to our
fame In the Orient and will also inure tC
our commercial benefit
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07
CHEW, GIRLS, CHEW!
Bunalo ENpress.


Now may the joyous shirtwaist girls
Their voices raise in song
And celebrate the glorious day
With paeans loud and long
Let summer girls and winter girls
And girls of spring and fail
Unite to make the welkln ring
From Tampa 10 st. Paul.
The peachy blonde, tho 1.-THE brunette.
The girl with auburn hair
Let all join I'm the JOY that fills
The circumambient air.
oh. Sweet Sixteen, and maidens who
Decline your years to tell. f..H %
Let every one, of every age,
The gladstone chorus swell!
The hello girl the chorus girl,
The girl who rides a wheel,
The girl who runs a typewriter
Express the joy you feel.
Strike up the timbrel. harp and luto
And exc the mandolin;
Sing loud the high triumphal ode
Let every voice join in
oh, spread the joyous news abroad
Let ne'er a voice be dumb
The L. s. senate has repealed
The tax on chewing gum!
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

ever effected, is not repaired by a further
waste Of the same kind. which means that
the man who consumes tissue In close ana
constant mental activity has none to spare
for the maintenance Of a higher degree OF
physical energy than tho quiet ana io'9
urely pursuit Of his daily avocauons ue-
mands at least. this is probably truo
after the period cf youth and early man
hood. The disinclnation to take exercise
is not an evidence Of Incidence or OF iccole-
ness. II Is natures silent protest against
ovcr;RXng the powers Of the body, whlcn
is described as burning The candle at both
ends
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

1t is unfortunate that the early speak
ers in the cattle mems convention at
Denver could see nothing but the ten
tacles and mandible of the octopus. The
horns and hoofs of the dwindling herds
should be the first care Of the cattle
men. 1t will be time enough to fight the
trust afterward. At present the ques-
ton Of beef supply from the range Is Il
most serious one and affects all classes
Of people. How to conserve the source
of supply is at present of vastly more
importance to both producer and con-
sumer than is the control of prices.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

For pure, unadulterated generosity
recently formed German syndicate Is
entitled to the palm. The Turkish
government Is always as hard up as
French count, but this self-sacrihcing
syndicate offers to make it loan, TAX
ing IA certain per cent of the Turkish
revenues as security. Another important
condition is that the sultan shall invest
the proceeds Of the loan in war material
to be furnished by the syndicate. The
late Samuel Lewis would have done as
well as this.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

Kansas City has met with another
defeat in its attempt to get freight rates
into Omaha territory which would be
unfair to this city. The last year or
two has been sad time for Kansas
City in this respect. Before that time
every demand for a rate made from the
Kaw was granted and Omaha and
other cities have in the past been
greatly damaged and held back by un-
fair discrimination. While this has not
entirely disappeared, there has been u
great improvement, and u continuation
of this policy by the railroads, supple
mented by push on the part of Omaha
business men, will give the city a big
boost.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

best for both Cuba and the United
States, as well as the obligations of this
government. We do not think that any
coerclve measures should be adopted
toward Cuba, but all proper efforts
should be made to convince the Cubans
that what this government proposes Is
fair and Just and that II is intended for
their security and benefit
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

The city council of Topeka has taken
a hand in the matter of settling the
liquor question and IL stringent laws
can put a stop to the traffic Topeka has
certainly solved the problem. With a
fine of 500 for being found in place
where liquor is stored, kept or offered
for sale and heavy penalties for the
parties keeping or owning the place it
would appear as though the limit of
regulation by law had ieen reached.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

The inaugural address Of the president
does not suit the democratic press and
politicians of the same faith. The peo-
pie of this country voted by a large
majority last November that they did
not desire to have it suit democracy
and it is altogether likely that the last
four years of McKinley's administration
will be along the same lines.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07
Right Course to Pursuc.

FhiIadcIphia ledger.
1t is hoped by our government that its
withdrawal of troops from China, leaving
only nominal force as legation guard,
will be initiated by the other powers and
will be long step toward the re.establish-
ment of normal conditions at Pekin,
Whether these happy results shall follow or
not. however our government Will at least,
show consistencc with its frequently re-
peatcd avowal that II seeks no conquest
in China and will merit respect accordingly.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

Nebraskas internal revenue district is
not to be diminished in order to assist
the ambitions of collectors of other dis.
tricts. For many years the business has
been expeditiously and economically car
ried on from here, and there is no rea-
son to change 1t now, after means OF
communication have become more direct
and convenient.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

Estimates made by the senate commit
tee on finance. ways and means indicate
that some of the Nebraska institutions
are going to get less than asked for
from the legislature. 1t Is not the In.
tention of the republican party to create
an unnecessary deficit.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

Kansas City jobbers will never tire in
their efforts to capture the Omaha terri
tory. Omaha jobbers, however are just
as tireless in their vigilance to protect
their rights. This commercial warfare
is feature of modern civilization and
boon to the retailer
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

Mayor Moores thus early in the year
serves notice on the council that 1t has
no money to sguander on extras, even
with the increased tax levy. Strict
economy Is the watchword at the city
hall nowadays.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

The Illinois court of last resort has
decided that judge has "A right to take
a nap during the trial of a case If he
wants to and that this Is not ground
for granting a new trial Judges are
not permitted to leave the court room
and they are certainly entitled to some
relief from listening to the troubles of
others, even II he must dream Of his
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

Vice President Roosevelt has in
formed the occupants of the senate gal
lery that he does not approve Of their
being too strenuous and If they insist
he will have them elected. The presid-
ing officer and the members can give all
the exhibitions of strenuous life that
the country demands.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

1t is too bad that the attorney general
OF Nebraska would not defy the order OF
the federal court in trying to carry out
the campaign begun by the late la
mented trust smasher extraordinary.
But It seems the present attorney gen
eral has some respect for orders made
by judges, and has no time to waste in
lighting windmills.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

Omaha's congressman announces that
he will not soon return to the state un-
less he secs signs of election to the SEN
ate. 1t Is this policy of absenteeism
cncy.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

The financial statement Of the state
should have deterrent effect upon
members of the legislature in the mat
ter of appropriations. The legitimate
needs of the state institutions and
things which are essential TO the nd-
ministration of the states affairs should
be provided for in ample though not
eXtravagant manner. When this Is
done there will be little if any money
left for fads or folies, and If there
were the money should not be used for
such purposes. 1t will not spoil if
there is a surplus in the treasury ut the
end of the year which will allow the
cutting down of the tax levy.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

That furniture van is proving a most
effective influence In collection of de-
linquent taxes. The only objectors are
the people who are favored with call
from IT,
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

Members of the English House of
Commons can see what Donnybrook Is
like without taking chances crossing the
Irish channel
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

Omaha has little bill against Doug
las county for costs incurred in the
prosecution of state cases. VIII the
county please settle? The city needs
the money.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

Those Lincoln milltiamen have a
pleasant prospect before them. Guard
ing the penitentiary Is Just as arduous
as guarding n camp. and Is entirely de-
void of romance.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07
Popularity of the President.
Chicago Times-Herald.

Chicago TImos-HeIuId.
The enthusiasm that attended his second
was merely local demonstra-
tion of popularity as wide as the repub-
lie and as general as the respect which the
American people feel for their chief magis-
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

Carpets and mattresses have often
been proven worthless as safe deposi-
tories for greenbacks. People never
seem to learn the lesson, though.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

Governor Dietrichs announcement
from Washington of his intention to veto
few bills that have passed will hardly
have reassuring effect on the members
interested. They will insist on the gov
crnor being more definite and specific.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07
Fruits of Fanatic Laws.
Milwaukee Sentinel,

As the result Of the closing Of the army
canteen one captain. stationed at a mill
tsry post In charge Of a company Of regu-
lars, reports an increase Of cou-s- martial
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07
JAns or TuE TESTERS.


Detroit FREQ Press: pcrcy--Skitts Is a
spunge-a perfect sponge.
"Oh, no when sponge absurbs any.
thing, by squeezing 1t you can get 1t again
Chicago Record "Nhy don't you book
store clerks know more about books"
Madam, we don't dare be intellectual,
for customers would ask us SO many uues-
tions that we couldn't make any sales
Philadelphia Press: "Nh YES" replied
the moralist, fortune IS a Hcklo iadc.
That's So" replied the ploddor, but tho
deuce of 1t Is Miss Fortune isn't she
sticks To- me with "a iidcllty worthy OF a
better cause
Boston Transcript: Platforms Tricnd-
Why Hodlcigh, the baby is the very pie
Alarmed Tather--Itor heaven sake, don't
speak so loud. 1t Is awful 10 discourage
the little chap 50 early IN HE.
Philadelphia. Record; "ClErcnco unln-
tentionally offended the aspiring young
poctcss.'
"iic sent her a sayly decorated waste
basket as a birthday present
Indianapolis Press: "A woman is not. so
much interested I'm knowing where her
husband is of nights as In knowing whcro
he isn't" said the Cornfed Philosopher by
way of closing the discussion.
Philadelphia, Times; You are, talking
through your hat" he remarked sl1ugily.
Maybe, but there's not another man in
the city who would compel his vito to
wear such Il hat even tu talk through
Catholic standard Wright believe the
copyright laws cannot hc made too
I stringent Don't you thing so?
Macum-WcU, no, | don't believe in
copyright
Wrlsht-.Ah! you are not interested in
, journalism, ch?
Macnm-oh' yes. am. I'm SCISSORS
manufacturer.
Chicago Record: "Dabncy stayed away
from Miss Jipp's wedding from GRIEF. didn't
he? You know she Tilted him.
"Ilc let the impression get out that II
was grief. but he told me 1t was because
he couldn't borrow dress suit"
indianapolis Press: "Now," said tho
editor, "why do you say of Hon. Sticks
that ho trims his sails to catch every
breeze? lie X no scafaring man
II couldn't very well say he trimmed his
whiskcrs to catch the breeze, could 1?'
asked the editorial writer. ..
Philadelphia Press: You may rcmem-
bcr," said the persistent office seeker. ~
called on you about year ago and asked
for "a situation i'm the"
"Well?" Interrupted the political boss.
"Why-er-you promised 10 keep me in
mind, and"
well, I'm keeping you there; I'm keep
ing YOU there. GOOd-daN,'
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07
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Iagxinu In the Rear.

Chicago Record.
Grover Cleveland will have TO step lively.
Benjamin Harrison Is at least two maga-
zine articles ahead OF him.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

That Indian supply depot is beginning
to take on some Importance at the In
dian bureau at Washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07
Depends on poInt of vision.

LOUISVILLE CONVERSATIONAL
A scientist has now discovered that the
earth is shaped. This will never go
in Pennsylvania, where they know the
earth is a plum
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07
STATEMENT or CIRCULATION.

State Of Nebraska, Douglas County ss.
George y. TzschuCk, secretary of The Bee
Publishing company, being duly sworn,
saya that tho actual number or tuil ana
complete copies of The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
month of February 1891, was as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

King Ak-Sar-Ben will do business at
the old stand for another year at least.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

trials per month from 466 plus, to 1888
plus. Is this what the prohibtionists were
after?
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

Chicago Record: "Dabncy stayed away
from Miss Jipp's wedding from grief. didn't
he? You know she Tilted him.
"Ilc let the impression get out that II
was grief. but he told me 1t was because
he couldn't borrow q dress suit
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

indianapolis Press: Now" said tho
editor, "why do you say of Hon. Sticks
that ho trims his sails to catch every
breeze? lie * no scafaring man"
II couldn't very well say he trimmed his
whiskcrs to catch the breeze could I?'
asked the editorial writer.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

Philadelphia Times; 'Nou are talking
through your hat" hc remarked sllugilN.
Maybe, but there's not another man in
the city who would compel his vito to
wear such Il hat even to talk through
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

FEU. Y. ILSJ
Subscribed In my presence and sworn TO
before me this 4th day of March, A. d, 1901.
(SealD NJ b. HUNGATE,
Notary Public
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07
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Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

Indianapolis Press. "A woman is not so
much interested I'm knowing where her
husband is of nights AS I'm knowing whcro
he isn't" said the Cornfed Philosopher, by
way of closing the discussion.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

Boston Transcript: FlattcripE Fricud i
why, Iodlclgh, the baby is the very pic
turC of YOU
Alarmed Father--For heaven sake, don
speak SO loud. 1t f. awful 10 discourage
the little chap 50 early III HE.
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

Philadelphia Record: "ClJrcuco uuln-
tentionally offended the aspiring young
poCtcss.'
I'm what way"
Gle sent her a gayly decorated waste
basket as birthday present
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

Philadelphia Prcss: "Nh yes" replied
the moralst, fortune IS a ucklo iadc.'
That's So" replied the ploddCr, but tho
deuce of 1t Is Miss Fortune isn't she
sticks to- me with fidelity worthy OF
better cause
Omaha daily bee., 1901-03-07

Catholic Standard: Wright--I believe the
copyright laws cannot hc made too
stringent. Don't you thing so?
Macum-Wcll, no, | don't believe IN