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Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29
TAXATION OF MORTGAGES.

The taxation department Of the Ma.
tional Civic federation has started out
as its first step in the direction Of gen.
eral taxation reform to c legislation
in the different states for more uniform
taxation of mortgages. In this case the
taxation of the same property by the
state in which the mortgaged property
is located and again by the state in
which the holder of the mortgage re-
sides.
Recognizing the fact that our state
revenue systems are almost entirely
based upon the property taxed, the pur-
pose is to have each not only confine
itself to its own Jurisdiction, but also to
follow the same rule in determining
what property is subject to taxation In
its jurisdiction. The plan recommended
by the tax department of the National
Civic federation is for each state to tax
the mortgage at the site of the mort
gagged property, either separating 1t as
between the m~ortgagor and MORTGAGE
or levying the tax exclusively against
the land and leaving the parties to ad-
just the payment of the tax between
themselves. In theory and also in prac-
tice, when the conditions of the money
market are quite free, the burden Of a
tax ON mortgages is shifted to the mort
gagOr and must be borne by him. If
there is double taxation that fact is
taken into consideration in the terms of
the loan and the borrowing party is COM
PEELED either to pay all the taxes or to
pay the share of the mortgage in the
form of higher interest or harder terms.
Here in Nebraska the law as strictly
interpreted contemplates the taxation of
the value of the mortgage in addition to
the value of the land, but it has never
been applied in this way. In practice,
taxation in Nebraska conforms to the
plan Of the Civic federation by suffer
ance rather than by legal legislative en-
actment. If our revenue laws are to be
revised at the coming legislative SEES
sion this point should not be overlooked.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29
DIES OATMABEEb.

AS told by Swan Swanson TO a talented
Nebraska member Of the Sports Aield
Family. ..E
Sports Aheld for December.
Aye yoost bane oop bay Minnesota
To see may onkel Yon;
Aye stop may bay Sen Powl a while
Yoost for a little fun.
Aye see may there one "oatmabeel'-
That bane de- name you call
En- you can took a raid on heem
Without some horse at all.
Hay bane a purdy naice masheen
Mid roober tires en- things;
YoOst sit hem LAX a wagon en-
Hay room yoOst lax init wings.
Aye esk dat man., What mex him GOT
Hay say may haid got wheels;
Hay say hay feed heem plenty oat
En- call heem "~oatmabeel."
Aye say Aye know Aye bane green Swede
Yoost COON fon Nord Dakot',
But Aye don't bleeve hay max heem go
Bay feedin' wagon oat.
Aye wink may ave en- say, "Aye bane
Sometime en- Missouree;
Aye know Ay'm green, but yoost the same.
You bate nay laif, Show mel"
bet man yoost Ian, en- only say,
Aye bane good show mayskelf;
Aye say. Aye dank Aye poonch your haid
En- lay you en- des shelf"
Aye pick may oop a little stick
Bane layin' in des seat;
En-, bate may laif, Diet oatmabeel
Yoost started oop the street,
Aye holler "whoa!' but hay DON'T stop
En- then, you bate may laif!
Aye weesh Aye bane bay Nord Dakot'
AT home wat Ann, may wife.
Des oatmabeel hay boomp may GOD
Des sidewalk on, en- stop,
En- buck may troo the window In,
on one dam butcher shop.
Hay spleet may nose bay may face oop,
En- smesh may almost daid;
En- poonch the eenside off may mouth
All ootside on may haid.
En- hurt may aye so bad cen one
Ay'm blind y0ost LAX a beetle;
En- oder one Aye can see some
But only yOost a %leetle.
The Iart Aye seen tina masheen Of
Hay becn a boockin' still;
Aye tank hay feed too many oat
To that dam oatmabeel.
Aye tell may wife eef Aye get we'll,
You bate may laif, Aye will
Not monkey some anoder tain
With any ~oatmabeell
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29
TARIFF coMMIssIUN NOT PRoBlBLE.


There appears to be pretty general
opposition among the republican mem
beers Of congress to a tariff commission
Of the character proposed by President
Roosevelt. The consensus of opinion is
that such a commission could have no
practical result. The prevailing view is
doubtless expressed by Senator Allison,
who said that there are certain diff
culties in the way of the accomplish
ment Of results by a commission. In
the first place a bipartisan or nom
partisan commission is not to be de-
sired, in the judgment Of Mr.. Allison,
because the republican party being in
control Of both branches of congress it
must accept the responsibility before
the people and any commission ap-
pointed to revise the tariff should re-
fleet the political complexion of con-
gress accurately, or it's conclusions will
not be accepted with any confidence
whatever.
The Iowa senator said further that the
tariff must be considered from a prac-
teal standpoint and there are so many
men in congress who have made a spe-
cial study Of the tariff that necessarily
In the end their views must prevail.
"a commission would be a good thing
II its decisions were at all final, but
in the nature of things the purely sci
entifc tariff theories of even the ablest
commission would have to be examined
in detail by congress and this simply
means doing the work twice over" Mr..
Allison thought 1t possible that a com-
mission might be authorized consisting
Of three reelected members of the
house ways and means committee and
three members of the senate finance
committee, to consider tariff revision
and report to the next congress-, but 1t
is very unlikely that this will be done.
1t seems an entirely safe prediction,
therefore, that the proposition for a
tariff commission will have few support
ers among the majority in congress. 1t
is also certain that no attempt will be
made at the coming session to revise the
tariff generally or to modify any of the
schedules. A few republicans have in
dicated an intention to propose changes
and may do so, but they will not be
able to accomplish anything. The stu
alton Is in the complete control of those
who believe that to undertake tariff
revision at this time would be most
detrimental to the business of the coun-
try, and who also regard the popular
verdict in the congressional elections
as being distinctly against any present
interference with the tariff. This ques-
ton will be left wholly for the next
congress to deal with and If then it
shall appear that popular sentiment is
largely in favor of tariff modification
and conditions shall be such as to war
rant it, there is reason to expect that
the law will be revised, lowering duties
wherever it shall be deemed expedient,
but preserving the principle Of protec-
ton for all our industries and in the
interest of American labor.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29
PROBING THE LAND SCANDAL.
Raids ON the Public Domain Attract
ing attention.
So. Louis Repubnc.

81. LOUIS ftepuDlc.
A case is now before the federal grand
jury in Omaha which promises interesting
developments. The western cattlemen, who
have for years used the unoccupied public
land for grazing purposes, are in danger
OF feeling the heavy han of the govern
ment. They have paid no rent for these
enormous tracts and have no property in
terest in them. With the gradual settle
ment of the western country the herding
areas became more restricted, and finally
the cattle growers began to fence In land
to which they had no claim or title. This
plain violation Of law stirred up the gen.
eral land once, and Colonel John s. Mosby
Of confederate guerrilla fame was sent west
to investigate. As the result OF his report
the wheels Of justice a been set in
motion.
1t has been the governments policy to
hold the public lands for actual settlers
under the homestead act. which limits any
individual holding to 100 acres and requires
actual residence thereon for a specified
period. The government charges wholesale
violation OF these provisions.
The legal proceedings threaten the very
existence Of the great cattle growing in
dustry as at present conducted. The cattle
men have foreseen and resisted the danger
for years, and, II is alleged, not always by
legal means. Land grabbing through what
Fare known as range widows has long
been in operation. Soldiers widows are
not required by law to live on the land they
take up, but only TO make oath that they
want Il for themselves. Certain cattlemen
conceived the plan Of inducing these widows
to file claims to lands and then transfer
the claims to themselves. 1t is charged
scale, and that during the first half OF
November no less than 800 Of these entries
we're made in Nebraska alone.
It is the governments purpose to indiet
for conspiracy to defraud the cattlemen
who have held out these inducements.
Many Of the range widows" are also in
danger, since charges Of perjury will be
pressed. The federal authorities claim that
80 per cent Of the entries thus transferred
were fraudulently made and that the women
were not always innocent parties to the
transaction.
The cattlemen have had introduced in
congress a bill providing for the leasing OF
public lands for grazing at 2 cents an acre.
the proceeds to be devoted 10 irrigation
purposes, and the lands TO remain subject
to homestead entry. OF the 500. 600. 900 acres
and more Of this land now given over to
pasturage a great part Is worthless for
other purposes without irrigation. The
plan proposed would bring in an annual
Irrigation fund OF over $4,000. 900.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29
Cleveland and Third Term.
philadelphia Record.

There is neither wit nor force in the sug-
gestion that ex-President Cleveland's appeal
to the democracy to fall back on solid
ground is inspired by a desire for a third
term in the White House. Those who best
know Mr.. C~leveland's private i%nclinations
and who appreciate the lofty patriotism thai
%aotuates him are sure that no such ambition
inspires his public utterances. He long age
for that matter put himself on record as
opposed to third term aspirations. His ad-
vice to democrats must be weighed solely
by its Intrinsic merit and soundness. So
judged, we do not doubt 1t will commend
itself to the fair consideration Of those ia
whom 1t is addressed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

said, and the only relief can come from
placing an absolutely prohibitive tariff upon
tho Installations Of the poppy.
For two years the municipal council Of
Paris has been endeavoring to do away with
the octroi or tar collected on certain COM
modities as they enter the city, but in the
end it has been obliged to increase the tax.
as there has always been a municipal deficit
to make up, and the Octroi Ia the most
easily applied OF all taxes. This year the
councillors began with their usual good in
tentions, then the project Of the Seine, who
is a state %ofhcial, showed them a deficit of
1900, 900 francs. and suggested new imposts
on cheese, preserves. fish and fruit, while
the minister Of agriculture devised means
by which the mayors Of the may
within the existing law be empowered to
raise taxes on bread and meat for the BEN
eft Of the state, Thus the city fathers, or
what stands for them, imagine that the
state has entered upon a campaign Of
tyranny, and as they are nationalist by a
large majority, their words of protest are
bitter.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

The supreme court has expressly de.
cided that for the purpose Of fulfilling
the conditions of the law requiring the
publication of notices of liquor license
applications in the newspaper of largest
circulation in the county the calculations
Of the Evening WOrld-Herald and Of the
Morning World-Herald cannot be com,
bined as of n newspaper. That is not
preventing the publishers Of those sheets
from trying to work the same old bunco
game again this year. No liquor dealer
should be a voluntary victim Of such q
hold-up.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29
shallow Grievance of Barons.
Chicago Chronicle.

OHICdBO OHIONICIe.
One Of the grievances of the coal barons
in the arbitration business is the fact tina
John Mitchell was permitted to occupy
four and a half days with his testimony
As three and a half of the four and a hall
days were consumed by the trusts attorneys
in cross-examination it looks as though the
grievance of the barons really lay against
their own lawyers rather than against
Mitchell. This impression is strengthened
by the notorious fact that the high-priced
legal experts employed by the trust came
of second best in a contest of wits with a
man who never went to school after he was
II years old,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

ton is more rapid than It would be
If they should change frequently from
one company to another. 1t takes time
to build up the relations Of confidence
on which promotion so much depends,
and the inducement Of a pension after
portioned to average wages, causes men
to think twice before going to another
road for employment.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

When the officials of the Illinois Cen
trail entered into the scheme for pen
siOning its employees some years ago, it
was with doubt and purely as an ex.
pertinent. Ii turned out, however, so
satisfactory on every account that they
soon greatly enlarged and perfected the
plan, which is nov being adopted or
considered by other railroad companies.
One of the most beneficial features is
the tendency to keep good men in the
service. so that as a rule their promo
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

The United States mints are now
coming, as required by law. 100000
silver dollar coins, but the bullion win
soon be exhausted. Notwithstanding
the fall in the price OF silver. no peril
results to business now from silver,
assthe degree of It's use is strictly lin
tied, although it would still be possible
for an administration. If Of the radical
silgerite type, by executive action to
menace the parity OF our currency.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29
PRESIDENT AND RACE ISsUE.

President Roosevelt, like other presi-
dents before him, finds himself involved
in the vexed race question, especially in
the disposition of patronage in the south
ern states, but no president has ever
met that question with greater candor
and directness. Whatever view may be
taken of his position, no one will COM
plain that he ~equivocates in his state
ment of 1t, and the most prejudiced
critic in South Carolina will concede
the presidents courage and honesty.
The presidents position is that the
door of hope and opportunity should not
be absolutely closed to citizens solely
by the fact of color and race. 1t will
be difficult to criticise it on ethical
grounds or on those of reason and pub
lie policy. The real difficulty is race
prejudice, which is perhaps less amena-
bic to reason than any other species of
prejudice, and the presidents statement
will very likely be greeted by a large
element in the south with inconslderate
denunciation.
But there are evidences even in the
south of the growth, though it is not
rapid, of a more moderate and liberal
sentiment. The bugbear of the social
equality of the races has largely disap-
peared, and that of negro domination is
losing it's terror for many whites. The
more progressive whites perceive that
the return Of the carpetbag regime of
a third Of a century g is an utter i'm
possibility. In the meantime the colored
race has made great progress and has
produced the leadership of Booker T.
Washington, who with many other able
men are showing the true highway to.
success. 1t would be strange indeed if
a basis were not thus being gradually
laid for a better adjustment of the rela-
tions of the races.
The fundamental position taken by
President Roosevelt is in fact the very
reverse of that which the south formerly
so bitterly opposed. The evil of carpet
bag government on which most stress
was laid was that it resulted in po-
litical preferement of the worst ele-
ments of the black race. The rule laid
down by the president where colored
citizens are appointed is to insist on
high character and good capacity. He
has not crowded, and he does not pro-
pose to crowd, federal places in the
southern states indiscriminately with
colored men, but he firmly refuses to be
bound by the dictum of u~nreasoning
race prejudice that no cOlored man,
however high his character and ca
pacity, shall be barred solely because Of
his color for a chance for political
recognition. The progressive spirit Of
the age will vindicate that principle,
and it is to be hoped that under chang
ing conditions even the unreasoning
south may gradually come to accept it.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29
THAT BOUNDARY QUESTION.

The recent statement by an Official of
the Canadian government regarding its
views on the Alaskan boundary matter
elected from Mr.. Frederick w. Seward
a reply that quite effectually disposes
Of the Canadian claim. In a letter to
the New York Tribune Mr.. Seward
points out that the chief contention of
the Dominion government, that the
treaty between Great Britain and Rus
STA might be construed so as to allow the
British to have outlets to tidewater
through the Russian territory and to
own harbors on its coast. Is utterly
willingness Of Canada to submit the
issue to arbitration, Mr.. Seward re-
marks that Of course that government
wants this, for in arbitration it could
lose nothing and would have every
thing to gain, while the United States
could gain nothing and would have
everything to lose.
Mr.. Seward is quite correct in thinking
that he voices the view of a good many
other American citizens in saying that
we prefer to stand upon what has al
ready been decided and 10 maintain the
boundary as we received it from Russia
and as it had rested ~undisturbed for
half a century, until Canada invented
her sO-called claim. The effort Of the
Dominion government to obtain Amer
lean territory in Alaska is futile and
it is not to be doubted that this is well
understood by the British government.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

Again we suggest that the proper
Commercial club committee proceed to
inquire whether Omaha is not entitled
to relief from discriminating insurance
rates as a credit for the burial Of the
electric lighting wires. II 1t were the
other way, the rates would be raised
soon enough.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

Now that 1t is conceded that "Uncle
Joe" Cannon is to be speaker. the press
Of all parties is emphasizing the fact
that no suspicion Of corruption ever
tainted an official act Of his, And that
very fact had a great deal to do with
settling the speakership contest in his
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

No compromise with public land
thieves appears to be the presidents
motto in the light Of the instructions
given to Colonel MOsby to see that the
illegal fences come down. When Presi-
dent Roosevelt gives the order he means
to have 1t executed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

Hthe TOrrens land title system, which
is to be urged upon the coming Nebraska
Legislature. would reduce the amount of
work in registering real estate transfers,
1t may look for opposition from the reg
lister Of deeds Office. Only IL II Toes not
threaten 10 deprive anyone now on the
public pay roll OF his job, it will be al
lowed TO sink or swim on it's merits.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

The killing of sixty and capture Of a
like number of robbers in one of the
Philippine districts shows that the ma
tive police are rapidly acquiring civil
lised ways. At this rate a fair degree of
public order and security ought to be
established everywhere within a few
years. ~
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29
LIGHT n

-
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Waitress Cat
quick-lunch stand)-Do you want to eat
this sandwich here or take IL with your
G~entleman-Both.
Chicago News: This young man." said
the proud father, us my only son."
And you may we'll be proud of him"
retoined the aged philosopher, IF he ever
amounts to anything"
Washington Star: Sometimes" said
Uncle Eben, "a man pertends to be akin
yoh advice, when in reality he jes' happen
ter hab q little time an wants somebody
to pay tention while he kicks"
Kansas City Star: do 1 look like any
youth at q card party the other night OF a
at him i%ntently,
Yes, 1 bIieve you do returned the old
man. You look like an aunt o. mine that
died twenty years ago. l b'ieve, though,
that she had jist a little more mustache
than you hev got
Philadelphia Catholic Standards; 80 you
don't mind my piano playing, Mr..
Skorcher," remarked Miss NeXdore.
Not at all" replied Skorcher. II like II
best when you're coasting."
When I'm coasting?"
Yes. when you keep your feet of the
pedals"
Indianapolis News She's evidently the
apple of his eye"
H told me she was a peach"
looking pair"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

The sooner the Latin American coun-
tries learn that the Monroe doctrine
does not contemplate protection of in
ternahonal sc%ullduggery the better #
will be for them.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

The st. Louis louisiana exposition has
reached the point where members of the
United States commission are charging
the managers with inefficiency and mac
tivity. The st. Louis show may amount
to something yet.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

Booker T. Washington needs to offer
no apology for giving advice and In
formation, when requested by the presi-
dent or anybody else, regarding the in
terests of the black race. No man has
reached more intelligent conclusions on
that subject, nor expressed them more
temperately or with better sense.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

The constitution of Nebraska prohibits
the granting of any exclusive franchises
in this state. 70 that the only way mo-
nopoly IAN be established is by those / n
possession OF franchises preventing the
grant OF any others irrespective of the
more advantageous terms the public
might exact.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

Northwestern's foot ball players
brought two carboys of drinking water
with them all the way from Evanston
to Lincoln but even water could not
fortify them to the point of scoring
against Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

Ton l.. Johnson's phenomenal silence
since election is being much commented
on. Perhaps it is due to the fact that
he has stopped to think.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

Another Guess Coming.

BfOOkIyn EaBIe,
tt Pennsylvania friends Of Mr.. Dalzell
claim that the speakership figures sent out
from Washington in favor of Mr.. Cannon
are merely guess work; but it seems highly
probable that the Pennsylvanians will have
to guess again.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

who understand the great and far
reaching Importance Of the matter,
which involves the political rights under
the federal constitution Of millions Of
citizens.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

Black Hills people show signs that a
situation which requires a three or four
day journey to reach their state capital
gives them that tired feeling.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

If Colonel Mosby follows the program
he has mapped out he will be busy for
some months and. he will at the same
time keep a lot OF other people busy.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29

1t must be about time for some of
those cattle that have been fattening
on soft corn to be getting to market.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-11-29
srArEMENr on CIRCULATION.

State OF Nebraska, Douglas County, So.
George ID. Tzschuck, secretary Of The
Bee Publishing Company, being duly sworn.
says that the actual number of full and
complete copies OF The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
the month of October, 1902, was as follows: