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Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15
ANOTaER RoUTE PROPOsEp.


Another route for an isthmian canal
is proposed. Senator Scott OF West Vir-
ginia wants congress to authorize a
commission for the purpose Of investi-
eating the route ~variousiy known as the
Darien, the San Bias and the Mandingo
bay route, and he made an extended
speech In the senate a few days ago In
support Of his resolution for the creation
of such a commission. II Is stated that
Senator Hanna is favorably disposed
toward the Darien route, on account Of
the advantages Of direetness. shortness
and sea level. and there are others,
among them some scientific men, who
regard it as more desirable than either
Of the other routes.
But the isthmian canal commissioners
regard the Darien route as ~impractica-
BILE. because Of the tremendous expense
that would be involved In constructing
a tunnel for I'VE miles through rock.
While unquestionably the Darien route
possesses some Advantage. As was
shown by Senator Scott. yet the mem
beers Of the canal commission who were
specially detailed TO investigate routes
OF possible canal construction other than
the Nicaragua and the Panama. found
that Of the four lines OF construction
that connecting Mandingo haEbor on the
Atlantic coast with the chepo river on
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

San francisco 1
The latest scare got up in aid OF "starv-
ing Cuba" Is to the effect that II we do not
let in Cuban sugar and tobacco Senior
Palma will refuse the presidency OF the
island. on the ground that the failure" Of
the United states to help Cuba" will rem
der IT. Impossible to maintain a stable
government" II Senior Palma should de-
on any such ground II would be one
Of the most monumental exhibitions Of pure
cheek in the annals Of political history.
The soil Of Cuba is claimed to be the rich
est In the world. Its sugar planters, as we
recently showed, were not long ago receiv-
ing higher prices for their sugar than those
which are found perfectly satisfactory" by
the Germans, whose industry and skill must
be applied to the thin, cold soil Of northern
Europe. II, with all their advantages, the
Cubans cannot earn a living in the face Of
German competition, we are under no obll-
cation whatever to support them. We may
regret the misery even Of the utterly shift
less, but the United States does not set UP
for a great eleemosynary Institution for the
support Of the paupers OF the world.
The real party in interest is the refining
trust. II concocts these lies and pays for
their circulation. The soil Of Cuba is
amply able to support its population in
comfort IL they never raise an ounce Of
sugar. For the spectators and Ameri-
can planters we care absolutely nothing.
They are in no danger of starvation, and IL
they do starve we don't care. Here is a
sample Of the Startling stuR which is
circulated by zone OF the best authorities"
on Cuban conditions:
Trouble 10 brewing here and will de-
velop later. The annexation sentiment Is
strongly ON the increase, and will. l think.
come to the front In case we fail at Wash
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15


The University Of Nebraska seniors
ought to esteem themselves highly priv
LEGGED to have their commencement ad-
dress delivered by Booker T. Washing
ton. who un~questionably stands head
and shoulders above most Of the men
who have preceded him for similar
functions at this institution. II
state university harbors- any narrow
minded and bigoted students in its
senior class who object to listening to
Booker T. Washington because of the
color Of his skin, they should disclose
their identity before the commencement
period SO that the faculty may take pre-
cautions against granting its degrees to
any likely to disgrace them.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15
oUrLooK ron NEW srATcs.

There Is uncertainty as to whether
congress will at this session provide for
admission to statehood Of New Mexico.
Arizona and Oklahoma, but the prospect
for such action is said to have i'm
proved since the cause Of those terri
tories was Jointly laid before congress.
A report on the statehood bills Is ex-
pected from the committee on territories
next week and it is thought probable
this will be favorable. from the fact that
there has been no active opposition to
the admission Of the territories.
1t appears to be the quite general SEN
timent in the west that they should be
admitted. The Denver Republican ex.
presses the opinion that statehood would
have a wonderful effect upon all three
territories In stimulating general activ-
ity and affording better inducements foI
capital and labor. That paper says
there is no doubt that ell three Of the
territories Will make progressive states
as their natural resources are practi
cally limitless. It has been suggested
that political considerations may have
operated adversely to the territories, but
that should not be allowed to exert any
influence. If the material conditions
are satisfactory and 1t can be shown
that thu territories are capable Of car
rying on properly state governments ant
developing. politics should have no bear
ing upon the question OF their admis
sion. The statistics Of population AM
resources in these territories and tn
facts regarding their development
should alone determine whether the.
are In the condition to become states.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15
KAIsER's FAREWELL TO PRINCE,

B. L. Taylor in Chicago Tribune.
Aufwiedersehep, brother minel
Farewells will soon DO kissed;
And, ere you leave to breast tho brine,
Give me once more your ist;
That mailed fist. clenched high in air
On many a foreign shore, R
Enforcing cosling stations where
No stations were before; ~
That fist, which weaker nations view
As IL ,twere Michael's own.
And which appalls the heather who
Bow dow to wood and stone
But this trip no brass knuckIes.. Glove =
That heavy mailed hand;
Your mission now IL one OF Love
And Peace-you understand. go g4
AL. that's American, you'll ptaiseesou'o aal
To ap use his he o Ssn e e8p ne Tvs' phrase,
just "5olly him along"
Express surprise to fnd, the more
OF Roosevelt you see, ,
And Theodore like me.
1 am. in fact this might not be
A bad thing to syggesD,
The Wilhelm Of the West.
And. should you get a chance, fnd out
II anybody knowe-
Exactly what IT'S al about,
That peSsrine OF Monroe's,
That's. entire nous Ny. present plan
You know az we'll as I. 800 pt.. .p~
Be just as Yankee as you AM;
II needs be. eat some pie.
Cut out the 'kraut. cut out Rhine wine,
Cut out the S~chutzenfest, t-U ~
The Sangerbund, the T~urnverein/ .
The Kommers, and the rest,
And II some fool society ,l5s..t s
d .Wacht am Rhein' should sing.
YOU sing MY Country, IT'S OF Thee
The tunes God lave the King"
To our own kindred in that land,
There's not much you need tell,
That I was looking well.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15
MuoAwBnMIsM IN Politics.
DemocrAtic Leaders waiting for
Something to Turn Up.
nasV1nr Tiunaz

Something TO Turn Up.
Denver Times.
Senator James K. Jones, who acquired
rather neeting fame as the under dog in
two presidential fights, is inclined to think
that anti-imperialism will be the para
mount issue In the next great national
political fight. He has been quoted in
Boston as saying that the issues for which
Mr.. Bryan has stood for the last i've years
and more viii be carefully eliminated, but
this he now denies, yet warily darkly hints
that many things may happen In the course
Of the next two or three years-an observa-
ton which may be warmly commended for its
strict adherence to truth, even though II
furnishes little enlightenment to those who
sit In outer darkness.
Nobody has yet been able to Suggest the
common ground upon which the democratic
party may yet unite for an offensive ma
tional campaign, chiefly, perhaps, for the
reason that IL is impossible to do 30. In
congress. SO far. the leaders are simply
sparfing for wind. The treatment Of the
colonies and their relations or lack Of re-
lations to the country which governs them
may be found to contain some political am
munition, but this has not yet assumed
such shape that It can be regarded as q
very effective means Of winning votes. The
trusts and the tariff, particularly so far as
the latter may foster, the trusts. may Jet
prove an effective implement Of political
warfare, but with good times and general
prosperity prevailing It is far from easy to
crystalize issues which are likely to eIec-
trify the country.
Indeed, politics now IL simply q waiting
game-a case Of trusting entirely to the
chapter Of accidents, The o~vershadowins
issue has not yet heaved above the horizor
and the scattered elements which may
bring It to head have not yet been grouped
together. nor Is their tendency in thai d.
rection so manifest that even the closest
observer has Been able to seize them The
very best that'eSn be done is to watch che
attitude Of congress and through It learr
the Manifestation Of public policies as pui
forth by the dominant political party.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

the PacInc would cost a great deal more
than the estimates that had been made.
In view OF this and the opinion of the
commission II is not probable that any
serious attention viii be given to other
than the Nicaragua and Panama routes,
with the indications at present very
favorable to the selection Of the latter,
should no difficulties be encountered in
obtaining the required concessions from
Colombia, as to which negotiations are
now going On.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15
RsounAror Is lNrYIrABLr.

That some sort OF regulation Of the
great combinations is inevitable there
can be no doubt The public sentiment
is 80 overwhelmingly in favor Of this
that the demand cannot long 60 I'M
needed. II the present congress shall
fail to meet It some future congress
win be chosen pledged to such govern
ment regulation and supervision Of the
corporations engaged In interstate COM
merce az intelligent popular judgment
believes TO be necessary. The feeling
that the combinations should be tribu-
tary to the people and not the people to
the combinations has never been so gen.
eral ana strong as now and IL growing.
It is a question that will not down and
cannot be ignored. When President
Roosevelt said that ain the interest Of
the whole people the nation should,
without interfering with the power Of
the states In the matter itself. also as
sumo power of supervision and regula-
ton over all corporations doing an in
terstate business" the people heartily
and unqualinedly approved the declara-
ton.
1t would seem that the men who con
troll the combinations, shrewd and saga
cious as they are in Affairs of business,
would see that national supervision and
regulation must come and that instead
of placing themselves in opposition to
this public demand would accept such
reasonable and moderate regulation as
the Industrial commission has recon-
mended. Persistence in opposition on
the part Of the combinations is very
likely to result in the people demanding
more drastic measures OF restraint and
regulation There is nothing severe,
nothing unreasonable, nothing that
would work hardship to n properly
organized and honest corporation. in the
recommendations of the commission.
They would deprive no corporation of
any legitimate right and do injury to
none organized in good. faith and in.
tending to deal fairly with the public.
Such corporations would not suffer
from the requirement of publicity, as
shown In the case Of those which have
voluntarily adopted this policy. Gov.
eminent supervision and regulation
would not interfere with their business
any more than it does with the business
Of the national banks. On the con.
trary the effect would be b strengthen
them in public confidence and thereby
promote their business.
Opposition Of the great corporations
engaged In interstate business to ma
ticnal supervision and regulation, on tn,
moderate and conservative lines nov
recommended, Is short-sighted. It op
crates to intensity public hostility I,
them and persistence in it may soonel
or later bring on a social and industrial
revolution of the most ~far-reachin,
character. There are now 1888 business
combinations in this country, accordin,
to Washington. official figures, who's,
total capitalization is nearly S4.00O,0OO,
600. This vast power cannot safely b
permitted 30 60 uncontrolled and un
regulated. nor win it be. The men VIII,
manage the great combinations win b
wise to submit to the present demand
Of the public, instead Of by opposition
inviting less moderate requirements.
A
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15
P%oINrED -RnMAnIxs.

~" AI
washington Star; al suppose you hope
to make g very cultivated young man Of
your boy Josh"
Were c~ultivatinS him the best we can.
Every now and then mother and mo gives
him a rakin' over
Philadelphia Press: Customer-Yes, I like
this piece of goods. How much7
Customer-I never use pants" I want
a pair OF trousers.
faicr-To be sure. We will make you a
pair of trousers for so.
Chicago rribuns: The waiter brought to
the professor q sandwich in which q broad
slice Of ham overlapped the thin and Insult.
ncient slices OF bread That were supposed
"Take II away said the professor, and
bring me one not quite so decollette."
that bricky-brac forS 'Taint no goodi
Second Burklar-'Taint7
First Burglar-Naw, ! tell yer. Jimmy, II
business yer got to know somethin' about
art!
judge: First Deaf Mute-You get twisted
Second Deaf Mute-That's because my
fingers are crooked.
washington Star: Are you fond OF pic.
~tures7' asked the mar who is interested
"T should say SOL I, answered Broncho
Bob. give me Jacks, queens or kings
ten spots or less"
Baltimore American "Gentieman," said
old man Sklnnern, while the committee on
entertainment was planning for the visit
Of the prince. II would suggest that at the
banquet we have champagne bottles, but
, I'LL them with beer" 1tof.Q w.
a chorus q dissent met this suggestion,
but old man skinner continued:
We'll. l only thought I'd lay the idea be.
fore you. It seemed to me thai II would
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

The army board has finally decided
upon its recommendations of special
mentions and decorations for those who
participated In the wal with Spain.
Considering the fact that the army has
had considerable to occupy its atten-
ton since that time. the work has been
accomplished with more celebrity than
red tape is usually unwound.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

The Omaha Indian supply depot has
safely run the gauntlet once more. It
wal hanging by a hair. but, a. usual
Our Dave arrived on the scene Of peril
Just In the nick Of time.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

Andrew Carnegie is quoted as saying
that only those books that have stood
the test Of time for at least a year
should find a place in a public library.
II the Omaha Public library should
adopt a rule to this effect what a shock
It would be to the chronic fiction hends
who feed on new novels.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

On his road TO Mexico ex-Secretary ].
Sterling Morton dropped an interview
In which he took a parting shot at the
free distribution Of seeds by the govern
ment. How does the sage of Arbor
Lodge expect the ordinary Congressman
is to convince his constituents that he
has o forgotten them?
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

The authorities Of M OF the big Ger
man universities have decided that
hereafter students who engage In duels
will be arrested and punished. If found
guilty. Do the German universities
want student life to relapse into the I'M
prosaic role OF securing an educationl
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

The lower house Of congress has again
passed the joint resolution to submit a
constitutional amendment for the cleo
tion OF senators by direct vote OF the
people. The danger IL that IL will be a
disjointed resolution when the senate
gets through with it.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

That omaha's municipal credit is at
the top notch is evidenced BY the fact
that the city continues to do business
at the old stand. although 1t has AZ yet
no tax levy against which it can draw
a warrant to pay It's billA
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

Democrats with axes to grind are
warned by their editorial mentor to take
to the rear. That ought to be comfort
ing to the new recruits from the late
silver republican fold who are always
looking for front seats.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

According to our esteemed World
Herald the only patriotic purpose Of the
democracy Il that OF destroying the re-
publican party" That has been the
malnstay Of democratic patriotism for
the last half century. But the destruc.
ton Of the republican party Is as far
% aa '
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

The torca on the Statue Of Liberty in
New York harpor Is to be dark after
March / on account Of the exhaustion Of
the appropriation to maintain II. Hav-
ing accepted the gift Il would seem that
the country was certainly rich enough
to maintain Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15
Hawaii Wsrking for ResaIts
Baltimore American,

There Is nothing slow about Hawaii. It's
delegate comes forward with q bill 10
double the presidents salary and extend
the benefits all along the line. The new
dependency is not wasting time on senti-
mental legislation. but IL starting right at
the fountainhead Of practically.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

BY some unfortunate accident Thomas
Jefferson seems to have been overlooked
In the valentine distribution Of our local
hyphenated contemporary, The true
followers Of Jefferson should resent this
u~ncalIed-for slight.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

The North Atlantic squadron is now at
Guantanamo and other points along the
south Cuban coast. indulging in target
practice. II there is any encourage
ment in environment the feet should
make a great record.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

Ths Indian appropriation bin has been
reported to the house. OF the total OF
ss.0o0.ooo carried by the bin 100000
Is for schools- These figures indicate
that some progress is being made toward
rendering the Indian seIf-sustaining.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15
PoIiticaI Resarrechon.
Minneapolis Tribune.

Uncle Horace Boies. who will be recalled
as IowAS solitary democratic governor
since the war, has announced hts intention
to come forward as an opponent OF
Speaker Henderson for congress. Hender-
son was elected last time by q plurality
Of 1885 votes. but Boies argues that the
district wAs democratic oAce. and may be
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

Nebraska real estate men in state con-
vention have declared themselves by
resolution on a number OF questions
with immediate bearing on the states
progress and prosperity. The real es-
tate men have everything at stake on
the development of NebraskG's latent
resources and by united effort should
be able to accomplish tangible results.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

Our late visitors from st. Paul draw
a gratifying contrast in favor OF Omaha
between their reception here and at
Kansas City. Hospitable entertainment
Of guests never fails to bring its own
reward.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15
Power DIrectlne the Muscle.
saturday Evening Post.

American labor is driven and 'permeatod
by intelligence. and that is the great thing
after all. II is American brain behind
American muscle that has wrought all this
wonde which is bringing investigators
from foreign ciimes on every steamship.
and which is Just beginning to raj It's
real strength known.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

Il IL oficiaily announced that the
strike in Pacific coast shipyards is
ended. Possibly some progress win now
b made on the cruiser Nebraska. This
state has been waiting patiently for a
cha7sSe to shine at a launching.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

Ex-senator Pettgrew is out in an In
tervew In which he expresses the
opinion that the Hin railroad merger Is
al right. Mr.. Petugrew has a different
way Of seeing things since be had the
lex" placed before his name.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

Chicago Chronicle.

Japan is the key 70 the Pacific" but q
treaty between Japan n England Is not
likely to prevent Russia picking the lock
quietly when she Is quite ready and Eng
land Is not looking On.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

The bicycle trust is said to be in dis
tress. Must have got a puncture. with
some of the wind In its capitalization
escaping.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

so again. Boies IL rather = unique figure
in politics. and his advent in the aeld
may add a spice Of interest to the cam
paiRn.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

Young Roosevelt evidently has all the
sturdy st~renuousness that goes with the
name.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

The grounding and the weather mar
ought to get together on some COM
munity o f-interest plan.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15
s-rArEMrNr or CIRCULATION.

State Of Nebraska, Douglas County
George B. Tsschuok. SECRETARY Of The Bee
says that the actual number Of full and
complete copies OF Thu Daily. Morning,
Evendng and Sunday Be2 printed during
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

Judge. First Deaf Mute-You get twisted
In your talk.
Second Deaf .Mute-That's because my
fingers are crooked. 70
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-15

Puck: First Bnrglar-what did you take
that bricky-brac for? 'Tain't no goodl
SacOnd RurRlar-TafDt7
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-31

In last Sundays Charlotte
Oh server, we notice that 200 miles
Of road are traversed by the free
rural mail service and that the
four routes from Charlotte alone
cover 81 miles of macadamized
ro'd. this being a practical exhibit
of the results Of good road build
ing that cannot be shown by any
other county il the South. Where
are the good roads for Moore
County, and the free mail service?
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-31
A DEEP MYSTERY.

1t is mystery why women endure Back
ache. Heacache, Nervousness, Sleepless-
ness, Melancholy. Painting laud Dizzy
Spells when thousands have proved that
Electric Bitters will quickly cure such
troubles. i suffered. for years with kid
new trouble" writes Mrs. Phcbe Cherley.
If Peterson, Ia, and lame back palned
me SO | could not dress myself but tlec-
tric Bitters wholly dured me- and, although
70 years old, now do all my housewolk. :
eknnetite. gives perfect health Only fifty
cents at all druggists.
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-01-31

A writer in a Catholic periodical
notes the striking effect on re-
ligious statistics Of the acq uisition
Of Porto Rico and the PHILIPPINES
by the United States. By includ-
inc the population Of the islands
as given by the Bureau of Stats
tics he finds that of the church
going people under the American
flag 100000, or more than 60
per cent, are Catholics