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Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29
RENoMISArioN OF BUHkErr.

The unanimous denomination of Con-
gresham e. J. Burkett by the republic
ans Of the First Nebraska district for a
third term is unprecedented, no con-
gresham from that district having ever
received more than two nominations.
The denomination OF Mr.. Burkett is,
furthermore, a fitting acknowledgment
of his industry and fidelity in serving his
constituents and promoting their inter-
ests, which have also won for him recog-
milton at Washington in important COM
mittee assignments.
Since Mr.. Burkett has represented 1t In
congress the First Nebraska district has
shown steady gains in the majorities re-
turned for republican candidates. This
is due not only to his efforts in behalf
of his state and district in Washington,
but also to the fact that he has kept in
constant touch with the rank and file Of
the party at home. Mr.. Burkett has
been no deadhead upon the republicans
Of his district, but, on the contrary, has
been on hand ready to help out in each
successive campaign, whether his own
name was on the ticket or not He has
paid his campaign assessments and
shown an appreciation of his party obli-
cations by responding to every reason
able demand made for his assistance.
The unanimity with which the NOM
nation has been accorded shows that
Mr.. Burkett has the republicans in the
First district solidly behind him, and
with the united republican support his
reelection will be assured.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29
PHILIPPINE PUBLIC LANDS.

The provision In the pending Philip
pine bill relative to public lands in
the islands Is being adversely criticised.
1t appears that the democrats in the SEN
ate intend to concentrate their remain
ing arguments to a very considerable ex-
Bacon of Georgia attacked this provision
a week & and Senators Dubois and
Patterson nave followed on the same
line, the latter declaring it to be
monstrous, while the others have been
no less severe in their condemnation.
When the bill was taken up in the SEN
ate Senator Lodge, chairman of the
committee on the Philippines, explained
that the provision regarding public lands
is a temporary provision. He stated
that the total area of the islands Is esti-
mated at 72,OOO,O0O acres and it is be-
lieved that not more than 100000 Of
those ~, 000 600 acres are now in private
ownership. That leaves in the hands Of
some 100000 acres of public land.
The pending bill gives the Philippine
commission power only to make leases
of the public lands and restricts the
amount Of land to be controlled by any
one corporation to 5000 acres. 1t Is
urged that the restriction being confined
to corporations engaged in agriculture
might not be held applicable to corpora
tons engaged, for example, in mining
and thus a trust controlling the mineral
resources of the Philippines might
readily be organized. objection is also
made to leaving the disposition Of the
public lands practically in the hands of
the commission, since congress Is al
lowed merely a negative power Of de-
clining to sanction or permit the grant
Of m particular franchise or conces-
sion.
1t is certainly desirable that the Philip
pine public lands shall not fall into the
hands of great corporations or syndi-
Gates and it would seem not to be a
difficult matter to change the wording Of
the bill so as to remove the objection to
1t in it's present form. OF course 1t is
but a temporary expedient, intended to
attract capital to the islands and stimu-
late the development of their agricul-
tural and other and to be
operative only until a proper land law
shall have been framed and adopted, but
in a matter Of this kind it is important
to start right and thus avoid danger Of
future trouble. These public lands
should be protected against land grab
bers and this should not be left to fu-
ture legislation but done now. So far
as the power given to the commission is
concerned there is no reason to doubt
that it would be properly and judi
ciously exercised and it is manifestly the
only practicable way at present of man
aging the matter. The critics of the
land provision of the pending bill should
suggest how 1t may be changed to avoid
the danger they fear.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

erous support to the public school
system.
How the ordinary expenses Of the gov
eminent are to be met is a problem
which President Palma has not yet
solved and which viii certainly prove
p%erplexing to the congress. Under ex-
listing conditions taxation in Cuba can
not be very materially increased, the
people being already about as heavily
burdened as they can well stand. The
economic situation there is undoubtedly
bad and early improvementdoes not seem
probable. Even IL the United States
should make a reciprocity treaty with
Cuba 1t is lot clear that 1t would be
especially helpful, since that government
would have to make tariff concessions to
this country equal to those granted by
the United States. OF course there will
have to be more taxation TO
meet the ordinary expenses of the
government and the difficult thing for
the law makers will be SO to adjust this
taxation as to make 1t as little OPP
pressive as possible. or course the gov
eminent should be administered with
the greatest economy consistent with a
proper regard for the public interests.
President Palma says that he will at
once seek the negotiation of a reciprocity
treaty with the United States and prob
ably a commission for this purpose will
soon be sent to Washington. Just now
the indications are not favorable for
the proposed Cuban legislation. Indeed
it is practically certain that the bill
passed by the house cannot pass the
senate, but it is possible that a substi-
tute for it may go through, though this
is far from assured.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29
Long May They Irvine.
Chicago Post.

The garlsnds which victory then twined
around the banners OF France ann Amer
lea have not withered. They will ever re-
main fresh and green IN the memory OF
the American people. And the statue OF
Rochambeau which is unveiled today must
be considered but q small mark Of the
gratitude which Americans feel, and al
ways will feel. toward their French broth
ers who 90 ~signally assisted them In their
struggle for liberty n independent SOW.
ernmenE
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

In their platform the Ohio republicans
point to a record Of achievement in the
field of tax reform that has reduced the
general state tax rate from 2.S9 mills to
lbs mills and relieved the people CORE
spondingly from the burdens of state
taxation. 1t is to be regretted the re-
publicans of Nebraska are not in posi-
ton to match this boast as yet, but 1t
is to be hoped it will not be long before
they can make a showing creditable in a
similar degree.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29
THE BLUE AND THE GRAY.
Francis Miles Finch.

Francis Miles Finch.
BY the flow of the inland river,
Whence the fleets OF iron have fed,
Asleep are the ranks of the dead.
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the Judgment day
Under the one, the Blue,
Under the other, the Gray.
Those in the robings of glory.
These. in the gloom of defeat,
All with the battle.bl99d CORY
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the judgment day
Under the laurel, the Blue,
Under the willow, the Gray.
From the silence of sorrowful hours
The desolate mourners go,
Alike for the friend and the foe.
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the Judgment day
Under the roses, the Blue,
Under the lilies, the Gray.
So with an equal splendor,
The morning sun rays fall
on the blossoms blooming for all.
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the Judgment day
Broidered with gold. the Blue,
Mellowed with gold, the Gray.
So when the summer calleth
On forest and field of grain,
With an equal murmur falleth
The cooling drip of the rain.
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the judgment day
Wet with the rain, the Blue,
Wet with the rain, the Gray.
Sadly, but not upbraiding,
The generous deed was done;
In the storm of the years that are fading
No Drawer battle was won.
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the Judgment day
Under the blossoms, the blue,
Under the garlands, the Gray. y
No more shall the war cry sever,
Nor the winding river be red;
They Danish our anger forever,
When they laurel the graves OF our dead.
Under the sod and the dew,
Waiting the judgment day
Love and tears for the Blue,
Tears and love for the Gray.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

President Loubet has drunk a toast
ITO the Reunion OF All F~renchmen."
He win have to follow this up with
some kind of a definition hat explains
exactly what constitutes a Frenchman
eligible to the reunion. How much
French blood is required to entltle a
person 70 lay claim 70 French origin or
nationality
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29
DEMOCRACY AND THE TRUSTS.

The Ohio republican platform justly
declares that the republican party is the
only one that has dealt courageously and
honestly with the trust question. The
antitrust law OF 1890 was republican
legislation. Subsequent to the enact
ment Of this law" says the Ohio plat
form, 'the democratic party obtained
control of both branches Of congress and
the presidency. 1t constantly asserted
hostility to trusts, but failed to place
upon the statute books a single line of
legislation which would control them"
Furthermore, the democratic admins
tration made no earnest effort to enforce
the antitrust law. On the contrary, Mr..
Olney as attorney general did all that
he could to discredit that act. He Of
hcially gave his opinion that the law Of
1890 was defective and inadequate and
his successor, Judge Harmon, expressed
a like opinion and did nothing to enforce
the law. The trust question received
some attention in the democratic con-
gress elected with Cleveland. but there
was no legislation which would control
the trusts and although two democratic
attorneys general HAD given their opin-
ion that the existing law was INSULT
Client no effort was made to remedy its
defects or TO strengthen II.
The democrats are making an outcry
against trusts. for the political capital
there may be In It. and are questioning
the sincerity OF the administration In
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

had also leagued themselves with the en-
gtneer, who quietly hooked his locomotive
to the freight train. of which that car was
a part, and. without warning, started off
two miles into the country right in the
midst Of Mr.. Cousins patriotic address.
He had no time to climb down and the
slender youth, while the crowd whooped
at the Joke, was compelled to submit to
an enforced journey that bore him farther
and farther away from his auditors.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29
IIlumines a Naughty world.
Baltimore American.

II Diogenes were living he would have
q hurry call to New Jersey, where a man
has given up his entire fortune to secure
the interests of poor depositors in an as
ISOLATION with which he is connected. al
though not personally responsible for the
error imperiling these interests. This good
deed shines far in a naughty world in which
the cornering of the peoples food supply
is Just now the prominent exhibit.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

The committee Of the council to which
was referred Document 1908, being the
report OF the city attorney as to what
action, If any, is to be taken to enforce
and protect the rights of the city under
its contract with the Union Pacific Rail-
road company relative to the construc-
ton and maintenance of permanent ma
chine shops in Omaha, has after very
profound study and reflection concluded
that the Union Pacific foundry has not
been abandoned, but only closed for an
indefinite term, which may last any
where from fifty to five hundred years.
1t would seem that the committee has
been overworked altogether and ought
to be allowed to take a vacation tour to
Portland or Seattle.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

Prospects are that Naval Constructor
Hobson of Merrimac fame is to be re-
tired by special act of congress. The
ostensible ground is impaired vision, but
the suspicion Is not absent that some
people Just below him in line Of promo
tion may not be entirely disinterested.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

No need of apprehensio-.s for the en-
forcement of prohibition in the refec-
tories of the capitol. The willingness Of
house members to vote themselves dry
only shows with what confidence they
rely on the venerable senators at the
other end of the building to protect them
from threatened drouth.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

Sooner or later the taxpayers will be
compelled to enjoln the council from
voting money out of the general fund
for contributions not authorized by the
charter and not to be expended for H.
legitimate functions of municipal gov
eminent. however meritorious.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

Just 10 let young Alfonso know that
he is up against the real thing, all the
members of the Spanish ministry have
resigned. II that does not serve to con
vince him that royalty is no bed Of
roses, a miniature instruction might be
worked up for him in Aragon or CASTLE.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

President Palma viii of course be ex-
cused for including in his first message
a %profusion Of bouquets thrown at the
prowess and ~self-sacriice of the Cuban
patriots over whose government he has
been installed as chief executive.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

Twenty years ago Omaha set its am
bilious designs upon a 100000 market
house. After fifteen years marketing in
a sky parlor the great market house, so
much talked about and fought over, is
to be erected at a cost of $4,000, in
Guiding architects fee.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

The council has ordered ninety-nine
additional lamps planted where council
men think they viii do the most good.
Why can't the electric lighting company
add one more and make 1t a round hun
bred 70 as to match the gas company's
new installment2
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29
Pat Knock. the Kettle.
Chicago Chronicle.

chicago Chronlcle.
One Of the humorous incidents OF the sea
son is the refusal of the men BARRIERS to
admit the 'lady'' BARRIERS to tonsorial fell
lowship because of the alleged loquacity
of the feminine chin scrapers The re-
elimination between the pot and the kettle
inevitably suggests itself.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

According to e. II. Hartman, "the
days of pools and combinations are
passed; other conditions are, coming to
take their places" Those other condi-
tons Mr.. Hartman refers to are merg-
ers modelled after Aaron's rod, which
turned into a snake and then swallowed
all of the others.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

II is to be noted that in Ohio as usual
the republican congressman who enjoys
his position by grace OF the party is on
hand in force at the state convention to
give guidance and encouragement to the
rank and file. In a word, the men hon
ored by the party in Ohio recognize and
realize the duties Of leadership imposed
upon them.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

City Prosecutor Thomas has taken a
t~hirty-days' leave of absence. Why not
let ex-Judge Gordon fill the vacancy so
that he a have another legal claim
against the city In his unemployed time?
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

The president has signed the Terminal
bridge bill, but the bill he signed is so
dishgured that its father would not
recognize it II he passed it on Council
Bluffs Broadway.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29
A tribute to senator Hanna.
IndIananolis journal,

IHuIdHdpOII6 JUuIHuIs
After all the abuse that has been poured
out upon him, It is a striking evidences Of the
great confidence of the public in Senator
Hanna that he is appealed to in every in
dustrlsl crisis as the most upright and
most powerful arbiter In the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

The Unitarians of New England would
like to have the war in the Philippines
fought with feather busters instead of
gatling guns and revolvers.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

the proceedings instituted against COM
binations believed to be unlawful, but
when that party had an opportunity to
strike at the trusts IL did nothing.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29
Sad Misuse of Money.
Washington Post

washington POST,
The case of Gaynor and Greene will
naturally shock the American lawyers. The
Idea Of our governments money being paid
over to the Canadian barristers is ex-
displeasing.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

When 1t comes to defense against at
tacks on the front or from the rear, the
American army is usually able to take
care of itself.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

Barring unexpected delays, the audi
torium will be enclosed by October 1,
but the unexpected is sometimes liable
to happen.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29
A Glass by Themselves.
Chicago Post.

Every man who loves the Stars and
Stripes and who honors the Union blue
will be gratihed to see that Waller and
Day have been placed in a class by hem
selves,
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29
seemed to Like the Game.
Chicago Tribune.

Chicago Tribune.
Notwithstanding the hardships Of the
presidential Job, of which Mr.. Cleveland
writes so feelingly, it will be recalled that
hustled for It three times
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

Mount Pelee seems so elated at fits re-
cent performance that it is reluctant to
stop.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

Senator Hanna's grip on Ohio republic
ans remains apparently unimpaired.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

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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 VI April. uO2. was as tolloMs:
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29
MIRTHFUL REMARKS.

Detroit Free Press: Smith-what do YOU
mean by swearing before my wife?
J~ones-Excuse me-. 1 didn't know she
wanted to swear.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29


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Detroit Journal.

Detroit Journal.
Cuba, by reason Of her Independence, has
deprived the democracy Of a large slice of
stage thunder.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

President Roosevelt is an enthusiastic
horseman. Almost every pleasant even
Ing he may be seen riding in the suburbs
OF Washington astride of a blooded animal
which easily distances all other horses. He
frequently is seen riding on the Conduit
road that leads to Cabin John bridge, a
resort ten miles distant from the city.
This road is one Of the finest in the coun-
try and is frequented by the people Of
fashion OF the national capital. They ride
out in their carriages, automobiles and on
horseback and 1t often happens that the
occupants Of fashionable equipages are
startled by the appearance of a lone horse
man. who dashes past in a cloud of dust.
This is President Roosevelt, who after
working hard all day mounts one Of the
several fine riding horses In the White
House stables and, putting aside his off,
cial cares, proceeds to enjoy himself.
Riding is the presidents principal form
OF recreation. He is a great lover of horses
and thinks there is nothing finer than a
long ride on the back of a spirited trot-
ter. He puts into the exercise all the vim
and vigor OF an ardent sportsman and
always returns from his ride refreshed In
body and mind.
When riding the president wears a SLOUGH
hat, riding trousers and a tight-fttine
frock coat, the tails Of which fly out be-
hind him, tapping in the wind like sails.
Even the most ardent admirer of Roosevelt
as a rough rider could find nothing to be
desired In Roosevelt the president, at least
SO far as horseback riding is concerned.
after he once has seen the chief executive
galloping along one of the roads in the
outskirts of Washington.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

Chicago Post: when a man is working
hard, why do they say he is digging
away?"
Because, my boy. he is after the root Of
all evil, and how else can he reach it?'
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

Somerville Journal: First the doctor
says to a woman: "Let me see your
tongue and then he always says, i'm.
patiently: Put it way out, please
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

The emblem known as 1.-THE presidents
flag" which has been used on rare occa-
sions for many years, will hereafter appear
with a changed design. The new flag is
now being made at the Navy department.
The design of the present flag, which has
been so long in use, is simply the coat Of
arms Of the United States on a blue field.
Aside from the new arrangement of the
colors in the coat OF arms, which will APP
pear in the presidents flag now in process
OF manufacture, the principal change is in
the arrangement of the thirteen stars
above the eagles head.
1t is proposed to have a sunburst exactly
circular In form above the head Of the
eagle, with the rays radiating from the
group of stars. The new design consists
otherwise Of a pure white eagle, its feath-
ers heavily outlined with black, the con-
stellation in white, with the rays in heavy
stitching of yellow on a blue ground. The
flag is to be Of bunting, 14x1Oh feet, for
outdoor use, and of heavy taffeta silk, gold
thread and embroidery for interior decora-
ton. The presidents flag is used only at
sea on the mainmast OF the vessel when the
president Is on board.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

Washington Star: "a man ought not to
keep his wealth locked up in a bank"
said the economist.
NO" answered the gruesomely hippant
person.; 'if the present tendency of prices
for anthracite persists, he'll feel obliged to
keep II in a coal scuttle."
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

Philadelphia Press: Mr.. Sharpe-Yes, he
has quite an interesting history.
Miss Gush-Oh! I'll be delighted TO know
him. I'm always glad to meet a man with
a history, aren't you?
Mr.. Sharpe-Well, yes, provided he
doesn't have IL to sell.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29
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= Leading grocers sell II.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-05-29

II suppose our western country has fur
nished more funny things in the epitaph
line than all the rest OF the world" re-
marked ex-Congressman LATE Pence Of
Colorado to a Washington Post reporter.
Il remember one that adorned the Gene
terry at Leadville in the palmy days Of thai
great mining camp. 1t seems that in the
course Of a barroom broil one Jim o'Brien,
a we'll known character, had his existence
terminated prematurely. He was a good fell
low In the main and not without friends.
One Of the dead mans associates, in deep
grief over his demise, erected a wooden
slab over his grave on which he had writ
ten in large letters:
Jim o'Brien departed for heaven at
$3.50 a. M
"A local humorist happened along soon
afterward and appended the following:
Heaven, 1920 p. m. O'Brien not yet
arrived. Intense excitement. The worst is
feared"