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Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20
Making New States
PHILADELPHIA Press.

terprise to the population OF either ARR
iona or New Mexico, and so is better fitted
for self government. II was hoped that
Oklahoma and Indian Territory could be
consolidated and admitted as one state.
The latter had a population Of $4,000 In
1900 and has now over 100000. The area
of the two together would be almost ex-
actly 5000 square miles and the popula-
ton about $50, 900. This would be an ad-
mirable beginning for a new state. But
there are said to be objections to con-
solidating the two territories, owing to the
great difference In the character OF the
population and its fitness for self-govern-
menr. These objections may be tenable,
and II so should have their weight. In
such a case. Oklahoma can be admitted to
the union alone.
The admission Of all three Of the pro-
posed states would have a small erect
only upon the house OF representatives.
They would send four or i've representa-
tlves, or about one in ninety-six OF the
house to be elected under the present APP
portionment. The effect on the compost
ton of the senate would be much different,
however. Each state would have two
senators, or six in all, one in fifteen OF the
present senate. The country saw a few
years ago the result on the senate OF ad-
hitting a number OF new states. 1t came
near giving the free silver cause a ma
jority in that body. That craze Is over, at
least for the present, but there is no assur-
ance that another as harmful will not take
its place. For this reason the public will
ask that congress inform itself and reflect
we'll before it votes to admit a number of
new states to the union.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

The only marked change in the rate
per cent OF the sexes is seen in the west
ern division, where the proportion OF males
decreased and the proportion Of the females
increased In the other sections the change
Is so small as to be hardly noticeable. For
the entire United States the proportion Of
males to females is 51.2 for the former to
lS.S for the latter, or exactly the same per
cent as in 1890. The movement Of the
colored population is significant. In the
North Atlantic division Of states there was
an increase in the proportion OF negroes
in the population, while in the North Cen
trail the proportion was stationary and in
1.-THE western division It decreased. These
three divisions include all the northern
states. And IN the South Atlantic and
south central divisions, which include all
the southern states, a marked falling on
In the proportion of negroes in the popula-
ton is noted. This indicates a movement
OF the negroes toward the New England
and old Middle states, and Of these Massa-
| chusetts, Connecticut. New York, New JeT-
sey and Pennsylvania show the, largest
| increase In the rate per cent OF this class
Of population. The Chinese population fell
from 1O7. 4ss in 1890 to 1888 in 1900, al
though each one Of the division OF states
showed an increase In this respect except
the western division, where the decrease
was nearly $4,000.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20
RERrKrp RK nrMooRIrs.

The democrats Of the house Of repre-
s~entatives who disclaimed any sym
patty with the utterances Of the Ken
lucky member insulting to the repre-
sentative of the German emperor who
is coming to this country, bearing with
him friendly greetings to the American
people, doubtless expressed the feeling
of intelligent and self-respecting demo
Gratis generally. While the diatribe Of
Wheeler was a%pplauded by some of his
political colleagues in the house, Wash
ington dispatches say that many demo-
Gratis regarded it as entirely indefensi-
BILE and perhaps the most shocking ex-
hibition Of boorishness that has been
made in congress for years. There was
nothing before the house to give rise
to such a diatribe and the fact that it
was carefully premeditated makes it all
the more CALLING to democrats of n
AS one democratic paper-the Phila-
delphla ACCOMPLISHMENTS, 1T is not for
us to inquire into the rightfulness,
divine or otherwise, of the claims of
royalty in other countries on the occa-
sion of a royal visit; it is sufficient unto
the purpose that Prince Henry, accord
ing to the political ideas prevalent In
Germany, represents the German en-
pire and the people thereof, and as such
he will be-and ought to be-received
In a manner becoming this republic in
its intercourse with a friendly govern
ment and nation" In the reception
that is to be accorded Prince Henry
there will be no worship of royalty,
but simply such an expression of
courtesy and good will as our friendly
relations toward the German nation,
represented in our citizenship by mil
lions of its people, make proper and
justifable. The prince will be treated
as a gentleman, occupying a distin-
guished position in the service of his
country and visiting this republic on q
friendly mission, should be treated. Our
w self-respect requires this and we
are glad to believe that such Doors as
Wheeler of Kentucky has shown him
self to be are not numerous in this
country.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20
BUTTER PADDLERs PADDLED.
Boomers OF Renovated Butter sOreIy
worked Up.
Kansas CIV Star.


Kansas City Star.
The amendment to the oleomargarine bill
which requires all substitutes for butter TO
be branded. has created CONSERVATION
among the dealers in renovated" butter,
who have been prosecuting the oleo indus
try with implacable determination The
amendment holds, in short, that what is
sauce for the goose should be sauce for the
gander.
The renovated" buttermakers have spent
thousands Of dollars to secure legislation
hostile to the manufacture Of oleomar-
garine. Their stun is nothing like as pure
and wholesome as the product they have
been fighting. 1t is composed OF all sorts
OF inferior butter subjected to a process
which makes It resemble creamery butter.
The provision which has created dismay
among the producers subjects II to inspec-
tion and requires 1t to be labeled just for
what it is.
1t makes all the difference in the world
whose OK is gored. The renovated" butter
zealots are now getting q dose OF their own
medicine. The public will not be distressed
by their discontinue. IL is always n salts
faction to see the bitter bitten. Discrimina-
ton against one industry for the benefit OF
another industry acts as a boomerang, and
those who get hit have no right to howl.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20
CANNOT sTIFLE COMPETITION.
Large Fronts Attracting Independent
Capital.
Louisville courier-Journal.

Louisville Courier-Journal.
TIL inevitable growth Of competition
where any particular line Of business is
made to show large profits is illustrated
by the large number Of new tube plants
coming into productions. The tube indus
try is one which was more thoroughly
monopolized than almost any other branch
of the steel trade by the big consolidation
known as the National Steel company, after
ward taken over by the United States Steel
corporation. When the tube syndicate was
organized in May, 1899, 1t secured sixteen
pipe mills, leaving outside only a very few
independent concerns. 1t then had things
very much its own way, and as there was
a great demand for piping, its business and
also that of the outside concerns was enor-
mously profitable. The National Tube
company has made nearly $1,000 900 a month
since its organization. The field, In fact,
has become such an inviting one that there
has been a rush Of capital into It and large
building Of Independent mills. The signia-
cant competition at the start has increased
so rapidly, according to the Pittsburg cor
respondent of the New York Journal Of
Commerce. that the output OF the four
largest concerns is now 1900 tons q day
or one-half Of the total output OF the trust
NOASONNA q uIhDC u AOW
plants are about to come into the producing
field.
How rapidly the large profits Of the busi-
ness has stirred up competition is shown
by the fact that the Sharon Steel company,
now getting ready to go into the pipe bust
ness, started out with a capital OF only
81 ,500. 900 to make, steel; now they are spend
ing 1900, 900 on their pipe plant and their
total investment In the various branches
Of the steel business is about $15,0 00, 900.
These and other new plants are equipped
with the most modern appliances and can
produce as cheaply, or more cheaply, thar
the trust concerns. The natural conse-
quence is that tubing is already coming
down in price, and there bids fair soon to
be a more considerable decline. Should
there be a slackening in the present great
demand 1t would mean nothing less than a
rate war between the trust and the out
side mills, in which case the consumers
would surely benefit.
The natural laws which regulate trade
are, after all, the best safeguard against
monopoly. Consultations may flourish for
a while. but capital and experience are
SO easily oun that competition is soon
restored to act as the effectual check on
high prices.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20
TOO FLIMsY an EXCUSE.

Running through the discussion by the
fusion press of the indictment of ex-
Treasurer Meserve for the embezzlement
Of interest collected on deposits of state
school money is the apologize intima-
ton that a man called upon to assume
the grave responsibilities of the state
treasurer's office should not be expected
to be strictly honest so long as the sal
airy attached to the position is the made
quate sun of $500 a year. By this the
impression is sought to be created that
If Mr.. Meserve appropriated to himself
interest on bank deposits that should
have been turned into the school fund
he had some sort of justification for so
doing. ts,
The people of Nebraska, we are con-
fident, have nc sympathy with any such
line of defense for treasury footing. No
man has ever been chosen by them to
solicitation, and every treasurer has
known before he sought the Office what
its salary is and where the law draws
the line against the use Of public funds
for private gain. If the position of state
treasurer in this state has been the I'M
doing of most of the men who have oc-
cupied it, it has been not because of any
inherent limitations, but because they
have neglected to walk the straight and
narrow path.
Once installed in the Office, nothing re-
quired Mr. Meserve to continue in the
public service If the condition of his en-
ployment as a public servant did not
suit him. If he became persuaded that
he was entitled to a compensation
greater than was accorded him under
the constitution, nothing stood in the
way to prevent him from resigning, nor
would any insurmountable difficulty
have been encountered in securing a
capable and trustworthy person t. fill
out his unexpired term by appointment.
If he chose rather TO take the matter
into his own hands by farming out the
school funds for his own private benefit,
in the face of the significant example
Of his immediate predecessor and in VIC
lation of every pledge upon which he
had sought the suffrages of the people,
he must shoulder the responsibility
himself and forego all claim to popular
sympathy.
The idea that a man, whether occupy.
ing public office or in private employ
ment, can excus himself for reaching
into his employers pocket and taking
money that does not belong to him BY
asserting that he thought he was carr
ing more than his salary or wages. Il
repugnant to every principle of honesty
and upright dealing. 1t is simply sur
prising that it should be advanced il
any seriousness in these twentieth cen
tury days.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

What Is now known as the "WesI was
not settled enough to be classed as a po-
litical division previous to 1860 and its
per cent Of growth was given in connection
with the north's. Its separate classiica-
ton after that date explains in part the
large decrease in the per cent OF growth
OF what is now called the north. Another
interesting fact brought out by the census
is the proportions Of f~oreign-born popula-
ton in the different sections. For this pur-
pose the country is divided into FIVE great
divisions. known as the North Atlantic,
South Atlantic, North Central, South Gen.
trail and Western. Taking the whole coun-
try together, the native-born population was
IL per cent larger in 1900 than in 1890, and
the per cent Of foreign-born population
was that much less. The per cent Of each
in the FIVE different sections was as fol-
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20
NOTES.

England will probably catch Russia Just
where Kitchener caught Dewet.
Duchess Rio de Rias, one Of the foremost
figures In Paris society in the time OF Ma
poleon III, died recently in an almshouse
at simferopol, Austria.
It is doubtful whether Prince Henry
would be given 80 much az a drink OF
moonshine whisky in the Fourth congress
sional district OF Kentucky.
Ex-President Gilman Of the Johns Hop
kins university will be presented with a
unique gift at the twenty-hfth anniversary
OF the institution this week. 1t will eom-
prise the autographs, on heavy vellum' or
every living alumnus.
Walter Damrosch and Maurice Grau are
arguing as to the best way OF managing
grand opera companies. The former urges
that the theaters are too big. 70 which Mr..
Grau retorts with smaller houses It would
be impossible to pay salaries and expenses,
To this Damrosch replies; Reduce the ca
paeity OF the theater and cut salaries pro-
p~ortionately." He has no fear Of singers
refusing 10 accept the smaller eomIensa-
ton.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20
CANADA SEEKING REoIpRooTTH


There has been introduced in the
Canadian Parliament a resolution look
ing to reciprocity with the United States.
The author of the resolution, Mr.. John
Charlton, who is a very earnest adyo-
cate Of closer trade relations between
the Dominion and this country, says
the adoption of the resolution would af-
feet the United States in the following
way: By admitting the natural prod
ucts Of Canada free, the United States
would be placed on the same footing in
Canada with Great Britain and thereby
obtain a decided advantage over Ger
many, France and other countries In
the Canadian market. By refusing to
admit Canada's natural products free,
the Canadian market would be more re-
stricted to the United States by the adj
vanced tarin which the resolution con-
templates.
Should the Parliament adopt this reso-
luton. which threatens tariff retaliation
II our government shall refuse TO ae-
cede to the Canadian proposals, it is to
be expected that there win be "A re-
newed pressure from the manufacturers
OF New England in behalf of a reel.
prOcity agreement with Canada.
Already petitions with thousands OF
names have been presented in congress
by New England representatives urging
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20
Drift 20 che PANAMA Route.
Philadelphia Record.

THIIdUtIpHIa fttCOIu.
There is an unmistakable drift toward
the Panama canal as the better route. The
diplomatic obstacles, bot in France and
the republic Of Colombia, are disappearing
one by one in the presence Of the purpose
to secure the most practicable water con-
nection between the two oceans. By the
latest accounts the negotiations of the
protocol to lease the Panama canal to the
United States have made so much progress
as to be within sight Of completion. 1t
will then be for congress to determine
whether the Nicaragua route shall be
adopted in face Of all financial and phys
zeal reasons in favor Of the Panama line.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

A Chicago paper wakes sarcastic over
the beauties Of the party line telephone
and expatiates on the advantages it af-
fords for whole n~eighborhoods to pry
into the private affairs OF each family
ON the line. The party line telephone
has been disportng in Omaha for sew
eral years with similar results. In the
form of amusement and irritation for
it's patrons. When Chicago discovers
the cure for the trouble it will find a
ready market for the prescription out
here In Omaha.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20
TBE BILL.

Consideration of the irrigation bill will
be commenced in the senate early next
week, according to the present arrange
ment and doubtless the supporters Of
that measure will make every effort to
keep it under consideration until a vote
can be reached on it. There is nothing
as yet to definitely indicate what the
prospects of the bill are. Since it was
formulated there has been developed
considerable opposition to it and while
it has the strong and influential sup
port of senators and representatives of
the arid-land states. who are expected
to make q vigorous fight for its passage,
its adoption cannot at this time be con
fdently predicted.
We have expressed the opinion that
the measure is unsound in principle
and that If it should be enacted into
law would not accomplish the object
sought. We have no doubt that the
only wise and sound policy is to ma
tionalize irrigation by making appro-
priations direct from the national treas
ury, instead of pursuing the course pro-
we believe would prove utterly imprac-
ticable and result in a serious setback
to the work of irrigation. So great and
important an enterprise should not be
or scheme of doubtful practicability.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

Ex-Governor L. Bradford Prince Of
New Mexico is defying the political
lightning by refusing to recognize a no
tice served upon him by Governor Otero.
informing him that his services as re-
gent of the agricultural college are no
longer required. Inasmuch as the Office
carries neither perquisites nor salary, it
Is doubtful If it could be made a bone
Of serious contention anywhere outside
Of New Mexico.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

1t is minated in some quarters that
European nations may possibly ask our
government what its intentions are re-
garding the Philippines. The story is
an improbable n Recent discussions
regarding the wal between this coun-
try and Spain have shown that the af-
fairs of this country are a good thing
for them to let alone.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20
How Soon Forgotten.

Philadelphia North American.
Four years ago the American people were
proclaiming with ,vehemence their deter
mination to remember the Maine" Last
Saturday one anonymous American in Chi
cage remembered the Maine and sent a
wreath to be placed upon the grave OF the
men who went down in her.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

Agitators burdened with a disposition
to stir up strife between this country
and England and between the United
States and Germany should read the
statistical review Of OUR foreign COM
merce for the past year. Great Brit
ain and Germany are the best two Gus
toners for American products on the
other side OF the water. When our
customers want to be friendly. 1t is
policy to push a good thing along.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

A man up a tree can see nothing in
the present location of the auditorium
that should prevent the directory from
turning the site over in a real estate
deal that would add $4,000 to the
auditorium fund. II such a chance
really presents, the auditorium directors
should not let the bid get cold.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

If the commission recently appointed
to prevent and settle strikes wants to do
the public a great service it should use
its influence to perfect an arbitration
with the hen that will induce her to re-
sumo business. at least until after Lent.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20
nuous

Mayor Moores' market house veto may
not have had any effect on the council,
but 1t Will commend itself to everyone
as a clear presentation of the pros and
cons of the whole market house prob
lem In its present form.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

The Kansas member OF the democratic
national executive committee admits
that the party is all at sea. It is also
evident that many of the members are
seasick and have a powerful impulse 70
unload the last two platforms swallowed
by them.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

Paderewski is lamenting the loss of a
fine watch, stolen from him while walk
ing through a crowd. Piano Founders
are not the only people with a delicate
touch.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

With eggs at 80 cents a dozen whole
sale, the observance OF Lent is likely to
become a luxury in which only the we'll
TODD can indulge.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

After getting a second wind, Congress
man Wheeler explains that in his re-
marks about 1.-THE little Dutchman". he
was speaking for no one but himself.
That information is entirely super
Nuoua
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

A dividend of $1O,OOO.O0O has Just been
distributed among the men who pro
NOTED the big steel combine. To the
man who knows how to cultivate the
crop, planting combines must be about
the most profitable occupation known.
In order to reap the full benefits, exten.
sive irrigation is necessary.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

Council Bluffs is moving for the es-
adjustment of a beet sugar factory.
No good reason exists why such an EN-
terprlse should not prove profitable, and
inasmuch as all efforts to erect a beet
sugar factory at Omaha have so far
failed. it is to be hoped the Council
Bluffs project will succeed.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

The Omaha Commercial club is to be
congratulated on having reconstructed
its Insurance committee without calling
in the fire insurance agents to make up
its membership.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

If any other national organizations or
secret societies are in quest of head
officers for the coming year Omaha will
be pleased to honor all acquisitions.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20
captivity.

The whisky manufacturers deny that
they are fighting among themselves.
They are doubtless content to leave that
TO the
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20
20 the Future

Kansas City Journal.
The purpose Of foreign governments in
arguing as to who was Americas friend
during the spanish-Americsn war Is to de-
termine, IL possible, whose friend America
Is going to be during the next war.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20
SOME CHANGES IN POPULATION.
Revealed by an Analysis of h
Census.
Philadelphia Press.

census
Philadelphia Press.
The census reveals some interesting
changes in population when states and
groups Of states are compared. One Illus
tration of this is seen In the rate OF In
crease of population in the different Sec
lions. Dividing the states into the three
grand divisions Of north, south and west
and 1t is found that the per cent Of growth
Of the first and last fell OF between 1890
and 1900, while the growth of the second
was a little more than maintained. The
following table gives the increase per
cent in population in these three divisions
for each Of the twenty-year periods of the
Nineteenth century:
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

If the newspaper interviewers once
get hold of her, Miss Stone is likely to
wish she had been allowed to remain in
captivity.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

III you see an Omaha schoolma'am
rubbing her arm you may know it is
vaccination. If you see her limping, you
can make the same guess.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

nervous prostration. Taking 81. 400. 900 from
a financial Institution and then having the
depositors act ugly about II Is enough to
make any sensitive man nervous.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20
Whore Heroism BeEets Suspicion.

Washington Star.
The tradition concerning the ingratitude
Of republics may be due to the fact that as
soon as a mar gets to be a hero he be-
comes q political suspect.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

Pat Grove could give those Bulgarian
brigands several pointers on getting in
muck action.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20
CHAFF.

Chicago Post: "I made an awful fool of
myself" he explained.
"Ahl that settles the only point in
Doubt
What do you mean?"
II was uncertain whether you were a
self-made ONE
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20

Philadelphia Times: Judge Craig Biddle
was escorting a visitor to Philadelphia over
the city and as they passed the pendten-
tiary the visitor inquired blandly:
Judge, is that e new distiIiery?
mot exactly" answered the judge, but
1t is a rectifying plant
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-20
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State OF Nebraska, Douglas County, S.:
George b. Tzschuck. secretary Of The Bee
Publishing Company, being duly sworn,
Complete copies of The Daily, Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
the month of January, 1907, was as tol-
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