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Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23
WHO FREE TRADE WoULD HIr


I'VE can injure some trusts by free
trade" says the San Francisco Chron-
icle, help others, and on some it would
have no effect. But it would hit hard
every American workingman and every
American farmer" This expresses a
view that is rapidly obtaining accept
ance throughout the country. 1t was
In effect voiced by President Roosevelt
in his Cincinnati speech when he said /:
The trusts can be damaged by depriv-
ing them of the benefits of a protective
tariff only on condition OF damaging all
their smaller competitors and all the
wage workers employed in the indus
try"
No class of our people is more inter
ested in this question of the tariff than
the wage-workers. A majority of the
people OF the country who are now EN-
ployed in the various industries are In
those which are independent of the in
dustrial corporations, or sO-called trusts
The authentic statistics In regard TO this
are conclusive. Not only this. but the
facts show that the wages Of labor are
ON the whole better in the individual in
dustries than in the combinations, while
the chances for continuous work are
quite as good. What sound reason
therefore. can be given for a policy thai
would have the effect OF imperiling tn,
existence of these individual industries
which contribute so largely TO our pros
perity and especially to the welfare o.
laborl II would seem that no rationa
man, and especially no workingman
could doubt for a moment the wisdom
OF maintaining a policy that conserve
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

Thomas b. Reed is out Of politics, but
that distinguished republican Is not out
Of sympathy with the foremost principle
Of the party Of which he was for years
one Of the great leaders. Among the
champions Of the protective policy there
has been none abler or more consistent
than Mr.. Reed. During all the long
period in which he was a member Of
congress, much Of the time exerting an
influence probably greater than any
other man in public life. Thomas b.
Reed was the Incorporating advocate
Of protection to American industries and
American labor. Whatever he may
have lacked in practical work he fully
made up in brilliant and logical ad-
vocacy Of the policy of protection.
The most powerful speech made in the
house Of representatives against the
democratic tariff bill of 1894. the dis
astrous consequences of which are still
remembered 10y most Of the American
people, was that of Thomas b. Reed.
1t discussed with great lucidity and
force the principles of free trade and
protection and demonstrated, most con-
cluslvely the great benefits and advan-
tages to the United States of the protec-
tive policy. He pointed out the unassail-
able facts of the official statistics that
protection had built up industries and in
creased the price of American labor. He
showed the splendid results of that pol
icy, then being realized, in our foreign
trade. He pointed out what protection
had done in building up the home mar
ket, TO the enormous benefit of American
farmers. He declared that our people
the people of the next best nation on
the globe, for the plain reason that as a
whole they have the income which en-
ables them to do this.
1t is eight years since Thomas B. Reed
delivered that great speech in the house
of representatives and the arguments
that were applicable then are of equal
force now. The distinguished states
man who uttered them is still an ad-
vocate of protection. In the published
AhNtA WIN a lev hdlb dkO uc
| said: They had better let the tariff
alone. l believe the sentiment of the
people of this country is radically OPP
posed to tariff revision, and If it is not,
it certainly will be should the tariff ever
be revised" The meaning of the closing
observation of Mr.. Reed is plain. The
country has had one experience of dem
ocratic tariff revision and should Ger
tainly not need another.
The position of Thomas B. Reed on
this most important subject should COM
mand the serious attention of all Tepub-
licans. He speaks as an advocate OF
protection who has only the interests
and welfare of American Industries and
American labor at heart. He has nc
political ambition to promote, but looks
only to the good of his country. The
counsel and admonition of such a states
man is entitled to the highest considera
| tion.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

In dealing with the big corporations
we intend TO proceed. not by revolution,
but by evolution. This is the keynote
repeatedly sounded by President Roose-
welt in his speeches. 1t is a terse
declaration that corporations, which are
the creatures OF the state, must be regu-
lated and controlled by the state which
gave them life and to which they look
for protection. To put It more pointedly
still, President Roosevelt insists that the
policy of the government should be not
TO destroy the corporations, but to hold
the corporations in check, so that in their
rapacity they shall not destroy the gov
ernment
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

the interests Of our industries and the
benefits which are being enjoyed by
American labor.
At this time there is no country on
earth in which labor as a whole is so
well requited or enjoys so many advan-
tages and opportunities as in the United
States. Is it necessary to go into de-
tails to show this? Whoever doubts It
let them look at the statistics Of the
savings banks, at the figures of the
building and loan associations, at the
facts regarding the number of homes
owned by workingmen in this country.
All these facts bear indisputable and
conclusive testimony to the superior
condition OF the workingmen Of Amer
lea over those of any other country on
earth. Foreign investigators of condi-
tons in this country have been unquali-
fed in their statements that nowhere
else in the world was labor so free and
so privileged, or so favored with oppor-
tunities, as in the United States.
The policy that has produced this for
tunate condition every intelligent wage
worker should understand and ought to
support the party which is in favor of
its maintenance.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23
ABOLITION or THE sUBTREAsUKY

From Secretary Shaw's remarks 1t is
plainly to be inferred, although he
makes no direct assertion, that one of
the recommendations in his annual re-
port will be the abolition of the sub
treasury system. This recommendation
has been repeatedly made by secre-
taries Of the treasury. and the change
was never so strongly advocated in the
business world as now. The one strong
point in the subtreasury system is its
safety, but the conviction is growing
that other methods for the custody of
treasury funds can be devised suffi-
ciently safe and at the same time free
from the Inconvenience and the evil
results of the present system.
The treasury is now absorbing cash
to the extent of S4,OOO,OOO to $1,000 900
per month in excess of it's dlsburse-
ments. Just now the business of the
country can i'll afford the loss from
active circulation and use Of any con-
siderable amount of money. 1t is all
needed for the crop movement and for
other commercial uses. Yet under ex-
listing laws it is practically impossible
to prevent the piling up of dead money
in the treasury vaults just when it is
most needed outside of them. 1t is alb
solutely impossible to prevent such ac-
cumulation by any adjustment of rev.
enue laws, so that the income will
always balance the outgo, because the
same provisions will at one time pro-
| duce more and at another less rev
| enue, according TO the fluctuations
Of business. Indeed, the time of great
est need for money in business is
almost certain to be the time when the
greatest amount is taken from business
for payment through the custom house
into the treasury.
The only way so far suggested to rem
edy the trouble is to give the secretary
of the treasury a wider discretion for
meeting such emergencies by disposing
of idle balances than is possible under
the present law.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23
Personal NOTES.

Secretary Moody will make his only speech
Of the campaign before the Marquette club
Of Chicago on October 9.
The Walters International union has
chosen Harry Pancake as president
There's something in a name.
DR.. R. Masuiima OF Toxic, distinguished
member OF the bar OF Japan, has accepted
the invitation to deliver the annual address
before the New York State Bar association.
Brigadier General Frank S. Nickerson, the
only man in New England who went into
the civil war a private and came out a
brigadier general, has Just celebrated his
10th birthday al Cambridge, Mass.
Now that Colonel CASTOR has triumphed
so deeisively in the Massachusetts, conven-
tion for the gubernatorial nomination, his
rival, Charles S. Hamlinei should gracefully
say: after you, my dear CASTOR
While President LOubet was returning
from a shooting party at Rambouillet he
found a bicyclist lying badly injured in the
road. The president dismounted and as
sisted the man TO his feet. He drove him
TO his home.
The oyster Bay clergyman who preached
at the president reminds the Kansas City
| Star OF the Kansas man who arose at Z
funeral "and announced that II no person
| had anything TO say about the departed hi
would like TO make a few remarks aoou
the free coinage OF silver"
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23
Cinch of the Glass Trust.
Philadelnhia Ledger.

Those who have not yet convinced them
selves that the trust is a good thing will
find their courage strengthened by the ae-
count currently sent out about the disso-
luton of an independent glass manufactur-
ing company This throws the business
into the hands Of combination which Is
in undisputed control OF the market. It
removes all fear OF a cut in prices and
puts the consumer at the mercy OF
monopoly which is as devoid OF sympathy
for the public as most organizations OF
the character. II this is anything In favor
OF the trust. which now has so many de-
Tenders. the fact is not very obvious.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

And now it transpires that the North
western road is pursuing the same policy
with regard to the taxation of the Blair
bridge that has been adopted by the
Union Pacific road with regard to the
Omaha bridge, the only difference being
that, whereas the Union Pacific bridge
is assessed for one-sixth of a mile at the
rate of $1,000 per mile, or just 81 500, on
the west half of the Union Pacific
bridge, the west half of the Northwest
ern bridge at Blair has a mileage of a
fraction over one-half a mile, which,
computed at $500 per mile, makes 1t
assessable for $1,S9O. In view of the
fact that each of the two bridges at
Omaha and Blair could not be replaced
for 81, 100000, a conservative estimate Of
the west half of these bridges would
be S500,0O0 and the most liberal assess
ment would be $4,000, or from thirty
five to forty times as much as the rail-
roads are disposed TO pay. And this is
a fair sample of uniformity.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23
THE NEW BABY.
Kansas Farmer.

Kansas Farmer.
Yes. I've got a little brother,
Never asked to have him. nuther,
' But he's here.
They Just went away and bought him,
And, last week the doctor brou ght him,
Weren't that queer?
When heard the news from Molly,
Why, thought at first twas jolly.
Cause you see,
/ s'poSed / could go and get him
And then mamma, course would let him
Play with me.
But when / had once looked at him,
why" i says, Great snakes, Is that himi
Just that mitel'
They said Yes" and Amt he cunnin?"
And I thought they must be funnln'-
He's sight!
He's so small, it's just amazin',
And you'd think that he was blazin',
He's so red.
And his nose is like a berry,
And he's bald as Uncle Jerry
on his head.
Why. he isn't worth a brick,
All he does is cry and kick,
He can't stop.
Won't sit up, you can't arrange him
l don't see why pa don't change him
At the shop.
Now we've got to dress and feed him
And we really didn't need him
More'n a frog;
Why'd they buy a baby brother
When they know I'd good deal rlther
Have a dog7
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

The Bee has made it a practice never
to issue an extra unless the event really
justifies such an extraordinary proceed
ing. 1t has also made 1t practice not
to issue Sunday extras unless for ex-
ceptional events Of utmost and immedi-
ate importance. The Bee believes in
considering the wishes of its patrons and
is satisfied that people OF Omaha do
not want to be startled, especially on
Sunday nights, with cries Of newsboys
raising fears of terrible calamities when
their papers contain nothing more than
ordinary news items. This is the reason
that whenever occasion really de-
mands the issue Of an extra edition The
Bee is sought for by all who want re-
liable information, and purchasers of
other local papers are not convinced un-
less the news is verified by The Bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

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In case Of sudden developmen, O. .-.
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obtained at the druggists.
For indigestion and dyspeps.a t.k.
Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure. For ne...
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Munyon's Pile Ointment speedily and
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Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

Philadelphia's allied business organiza-
tions are keeping hot on the trail Of the
insurance underwriters in protest
against the unwarranted % per cent in
crease in fire rates throughout the coun-
try. Why can't the business mems Or
ganizations OF, Omaha help along this
good work? The % per cent markup of
the underwriters is just as grievous a
burden in Omaha as it is in Philadel-
nhla-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

The Bees expression OF apprehension
that the retirement Of Speaker Hender-
son win lose the speakership to the west
has already drawn out the names of
several western congressman as speak
ership candidates. That's just where
the trouble is likely TO come in. Too
many western candidates for the place
would give the east its chance to carry
on tbs honor.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

When the ministers commence to dis
cuss industrial combinations from the
pulpit, with side lights on the great ben
efits Of concentration. it is noticeable
that they carefully overlook the great
economies that would flow from a con-
solidation Of the churches that would
enable one preacher to expound the faith
to congregations now supporting half a
dozen churches and accompanying
preachers.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

The award of contracts for beef, NUT
ton and pork products for the state in
stitutions made by the Iowa State
Board of Control looks much as II the
meat trust were working with regularity
and great equity as among its own mem
bers. The bids seem to have been fixed
so that each should get fair share on
the basis Of an unfair price.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23
The republican county nominating con-

The republican county nominating con-
vention was in such a hurry that it
adopted no platform resolutions. That
should not. however, prevent the candi-
dates from declaring themselves on mat
ters Of local interest with which they
will be called upon TO deal. The voters
will want to know where all the candi-
dates stand before the time comes to
cast the ballots.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

When the names of the thirty addi-
tional policemen are announced by the
Mercer -Broatch police board we may ex-
pect an exclamation from the $50 dupes
that have been conidenced into filing
applications for those positions. That
will sound very much like the exclama-
ton that usually follows the announce
ment of the telling number in the game
of keno.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

One of the subjects on the program Of
the coming Christian church convention
Is Advertising" Why not? The live
merchant who has a good thing adver-
tises to bring IT TO the attention of the
people who may benefit by it. II a
religious organization has a good thing
for the people. why not let them know
IL through up-to-date methods?
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

having at hand for his leisure a library
with over 10000 books Of permanent value
and all the latest books and publications o'
current interest. or swimming tank and
special baths, bowling alleys. billiard and
card rooms, etc, galore. For all these sur
roundings and conveniences he pays far
less than he would pay for them anywhere
else in New York. single rooms, for ex-
ample, being only 81 a day in some Of the
more famous METROPOLITAN clubs
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

After that dressmakers' congress, in
session in Chicago, adjourns and its
members disperse to all quarters of the
country, the man who puts up for the
dressmaker's bill will consult safety by
taking to the woods.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

Ex-Governor Boies will hardly use as
the keynote of his campaign this year
bis famous document showing that corn
In Iowa is produced at a net loss of 81
cents per acre.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

The total of 3OS tons of anthracite coal
hauled by the Pennsylvania Railroad
company is decidedly discouraging from
the consumers standpoint at this par
tcular season.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

Omaha's theatrical season is again
on. Omaha used to be down on the list
of towns to be avoided by the best theat-
rical attractions, but now they are as
anxious to come here as formerly they
were to stay away.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

In most of the Nebraska cities to be
visited by President Roosevelt the pub
lie school children will have a part in
the reception accorded the nations chief
executive. A place for the public school
children Of Omaha ought to be arranged
IN the reception program in this city.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23
Generosity, old and New.
Chicago Chronicle.


Much credit is given to the kind-heart-
edness OF the coal operators for allowing
the striking miners TO take coal without
charge from the waste heaps around the
mine shafts. This calls to mind the scrip
ture story OF Lazarus, who was permitted to
pick up the crumbs that fell from the rich
mans table. The munihcent generosity, It
will be remembered, counted the rich man
naught when the final reckoning was made.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

Make sure that the temporary. review
ing stands for the Ak-Sar-Ben parades
are substantially constructed. Omaha
wants no wrecks to mar the joviality Of
It's jubilee.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

Here's a chance for a guessing contest.
II the Union Pacific has already i'm
ported more than LOO strike breakers
since the lockout was declared, how
many strike breakers will be brought in
before the strike is ended?
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23
More Ornamental Than UsefuI.
Chicago Inter Ocean.

OIICdBO IHItT OCtdH.
The National Dressmakers seem TO be
divided on the question OF mans useful
ness to the dressmakers, as a matter OF
business. Some think he ought to be
around. while others think he is mostly
in the way. The interests OF the man
himself are not considered at all. And
perhaps they ought not to be.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

1t is hard to please. fault-hnders
bound TO criticise. One set Of critics
complain because President Roosevelt
deals only in generalities about the
trusts, while another set is busy trying
to prove that his proposed remedies go
too much into detail to be at all prac-
ticable
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23
PeriIs of the Hoodoo.
Globe-Democrat.

George Fred Williams is the most un-
fortunate man that ever ambled down the
political pike. He has not had a single
crumb of comfort since the day Colonel
Bryan rescued the brow Of labor from the
Crown of gold spikes.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23
LAUGHING GAS.

Baltimore American: do you think I
am suffering from the tobacco heart, doc
tori. anxiously asked the patient
smoke habitually," replied the doctor, rails
ing the window.
Philadelphia Press: Willie raised his
hand.
you said 'progr'm.' That isn't right
The teacher consulted the dictionary
Then, as che couldn't whip the dictonsry
she whipped the boy.
Chicago Post: "see here" protested the
charitable man, you touched me for
qqaEteT last week and here are again
gar. "ain't you earned anything since?'
Washington Star: You say there are
several OF those voters who are to be
classed as doubtful
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum
What are they in doubt about?''
About how much to ask for their votes
Philadelphia Press: Miss Ginx." began
Ginevra-' ''--
""Call me what you like" she said, with
We'll / like Gin" he answered.
And then he realized, as she turned her
phiz from him, that he had blundered.
Baltimore American: And So" says the
wealthy teacher OF the Sunday school, "the
Widows cruise was always filled with oil.
What do we learn from this2'
That she ought TO have run up a derrick
and bought leases" answers the budding
magnate on the rear seat.
Brooklyn Life: In this quandary the
highwayman bethought himself to consult
a lawyer
Good SIR" said he. con the one hand my
conscience will not permit me longer to do
that which is unlawful. while on the other
hand 1t is not practicable for a man at my
age TO change his employment"
incorporate under the laws OF New
Jersey" quoth the lawyer, readily enough,
for II CHANGED rhat he was learned in the
law
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23
Work of the Ice Trust.
Baltimore American

DalNAiIOLt
We gather from the statement of Explorer
Peary that 1t will take several years for
the ice trust to remove the barriers from
the route to the pole sufficiently to permit
its being discovered and decorated with a
divine right Of some sort.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

The Union Pacific machine shop lock-
out was not a circumstance to the lock-
out Of the republicans of South Omaha
by the Mercer machine.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

When a few United States marines
keep transit open across the Panama
isthmus for the Colombian government
we may be sure a few American men
ofwar will be fully able to keep transit
open through the isthmian canal when
Il Is built
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

The frauds perpetrated at the repub-
lican primaries by the wholesale issue
Of affidavits and certificates emphasizes
the need of some radical changes in the
primary election law.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

As the Iowa papers are now speculat-
ing on the future of Speaker Hender-
son, the sensation caused by his with
drawal may be regarded as closed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

fares till after he had taken the pru-
dent precaution Of disposing Of his street
railway holdings. Before he barred bis
breast he was pretty busy organizing
wealth for himself.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-09-23

II is TO be noted that Tom Johnson,
whom Colonel Bryan eulogizes for bar
ing his breast 10 organized wealth, ="
made a good part OF his $5,OOOOOO for
tune out OF scent street railway fares.
Nor did he agitate strenuously for Scent