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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18
1MrR1oAns FnR onNsrLs.

The position taken by Secretary Root,
that only American citizens should be
appointed to the consular service, will
be very generally approved. According
to the statement made by an Official
Of the Department Of State there are
J67 men of foreign birth and foreign
citizenship holding places I'm the United
States consular service, 80 per cent
of whom have no sympathy with our
institutions and policies, and 20 per cent
of whom, from a natural condition Of
things, are opposed to the expansion of
American trade. There are 300 for
eigners occupying our consular agen-
cies. out of total of 395. and 100 for
eigners occupy our consular clerkships
out of n total Of $50. In Germany. ac-
cording TO this authority, go per cent of
our vice and deputy cOnsulships are
i'm the hands of foreigners, while in the
British Empire we have ia vice and
deputy consuls, SO Of whom belong
to all kinds of natlonalities except our
own. One hundred and fifty important
vice consulships are occupied by for
eigners, who have free access to all the
secrets Of trade documents, as well as
all secrets contained in the invoices Of
their neighbors.
1t is perfectly obvious that under such
system the interests of American ex-
porters will not be as well taken care of
as they would be if the consular posi-
lions were filled only by American citi-
zens, whose interest as well as whose
duty it would be to zealously work
for the promotion Of our foreign trade.
In an address some time since before
the National Business League an Ameri-
can manufacturer who had Travelled
extensively abroad said: During my
visits to our consuls l found several
men Of foreign birth and citizenship oc-
cupying subordinate positions, and in
some Instances the consuls themselves
were of foreign birth. 1t goes without
saying that these men cannot be as
well qualified for such positions as the
native-born American, not alone because
the command of our language is made
quate, but for the more important rea-
son that for the most part they have
but a limited knowledge Of our laws
and customs and no proper conception
of the spirit of our institutions" He
expressed the opinion that for these and
other reasons foreigners should not be
appointed to positions on our consular
STAFF. We believe that none of the other
great commercial nations has foreigners
in its consular service.
The course that has been adopted by
Secretary Root in this very important
matter is unquestionably wise. 1t is
pointed out that owing to the small
compensation in some of the minor con-
sular posts It may be difficult to find
American citizens to accept them, but
this can easily be remedied by congress.
The work of consular reorganization and
reform is making progress.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

Douglas county is one of the counties
said to be backward in reporting the
election returns on state officers to the
state canvassing board. There is no
good reason why Douglas county should
be among the last to report, but on the
contrary every reason why it should be
the first to report The voting machines
have expedited the counting and prompt
canvass of the returns should give the
results officially within forty-eight hours
after the time set by the law for begin
ming the canvass.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18
MARKETABLE CORN.
Great Abundance for Home and
Foreign Needs.

Baltimore American.
The November report from the Bureau Of
Statistics. Department of Agriculture, fixes
with practical certainty that the corn crop
of this year witt break all previous records
both in the largeness of yield and in the
general average quality of the grain. The
average quality OF a cereal crop Is a matter
that is not usually given much thought
outside the circles that are directly inter-
ested in the marketing of the grains, but
quality is a factor that plays an immense
part in determining the available grain
supply OF every year. Grain must come up
to some of the stipulated grades, or else
it is not marketable at all, and in some
years bad weather conditions reduce the
crops Of marketable grains immensely Tho
general average in corn quality this year is
placed at sos. as compared with $50 last
year. SCI in 1903 and SO.7 in 1902.
This, of course, means that a much
greater proportion of the immense crop OF
2,7O7, $3.50 bushels will be marketable than
of any other corn crop of recent years.
Accepting the government figures as accur-
ate, the crop is on the face OF the returns
about $4,000, 900 bushels larger that the
greatest previous yield When in addition
to this excess, II is figured that the present
year crop is from per cent to 10 per cent
more available for marketing, the fact
must be quickly recognized that during
the rext six months this country will have
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

corn to sell, but not fortunately, as was
the case some ten or twelve years ago, corn
to burn. -Four per cent seems Ikea small
item, but when per cent increase in
marketable corn is run through "A produc-
ton of 2,70o,oOO,OOO it amounts to los 600 600
bushels. and that. It must be conceded, is
by no means a small item. But, notwith-
standing the immense American crop. and
the high average marketable condition,
the price of corn remains persistently
around the half-dollar mark in the eastern
markets. which seems to indicate a most
hopeful combination of circumstances for
the farmer
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

In view of the fact that the county
board has not money enough at it's dis
posal to pay current salaries through the
year, the necessity of retrenchment and
economy must be apparent The place
TO begin is with the sheriff's prison feed
ing graft, by which the taxpayers are
paying three times as much to feed pris-
oners in the county Jail as they pay to
feed prisoners In the city Jail.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18
A DelusiNe Idea.

Chicago Chronicle.
Vice President Fairbanks in addressing
the Young Mems Christian association Of
Indianapolis on Sunday. said: our safety
lies in an educated citizenship" 1t would
have been much more appropriate on such
an occasion, as well as much more agree
able to the truth. to say: "Our safety lies
in a virtuous citizenship" The idea that
education can preserve American institu-
lions is delusive. What threatens us is not
Ignorance, but dishonesty, and-we find to
our sorrow that rascality is as common
among the educated classes as among the
ignorant, even If it takes on a different
form.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

The itemiZed reports of the various
political committees active in the con-
duct of the late campaign will be due
shortly and people will then know which
of the animals hitched to the pie wagon
are the dead horses.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18
For Breakfast
Luncheon
or Tea

A few small biscuits easily made with
Royal Baking Powder. Make them
small-as small round as napkin ring.
Mix and bake just before the meal.
Serve hot.
Nothing better for light dessert
than these little hot biscuits with butter
and honey, marmalade or jam.
You must use Royal Baking Powder
oget them right.
ROYAL BAKING CO., NETWORK
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

The wife of the missing former audi
tor of the Equitable Life is in Canada,
but as she says nothing of her husband,
it is probable that he has not recovered
from the modesty which assailed him
when asked to tell what he knew about
the affairs of the company.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

Wise men who have Served as insur-
ance commissioners of a number of
states will begin to prepare statements
of their relations with New York COM
panies so both sides of the story may be
heard at the same time. California
now claims the floor.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

tain separate city government even II
Omaha should grow to surround its
southern neighbor completely. We APP
prehend, however. that this question will
be determined, when il comes to be de-
termined. by the wishes Of majority
of the people affected, and it is only
question of time when those who favor
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

Real estate values I'm Omaha are still
decidedly moderate compared with what
similarly located real estate brings in
other cities OF omaha's class. Realty
values here have risen materially during
the last few years and are still rising,
and there are big profits to be made by
those who invest in Omaha real estate
before the prices 80 higher.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18
San Francisco Chronicle.

Another gentleman Of an inventive turn
OF mind has discovered the secret OF
perpetual motion and has found men Of
wealth TO back him with large sums OF
money. He may have devised some method
OF producing power cheaply, but the as
ISOLATION OF the term perpetual motion"
with what he has done suggests the ad-
vent OF another Kelley motor man.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

The Bee is in receipt Of letter from
one Of les South Omaha subscribers, tax
ing issue with the report that the tide Of
sentiment against annexation is slowly
receding in South Omaha, and declaring
that annexation will never be done by
the consent of that city. We have no
doubt there are some irreconcllables in
South Omaha who would want to main
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

Considering the fact that milk inspec-
ton in Omaha is admittedly less thor
ough than it should be, the vital statis-
tics Of the city still entitle it to claim
recognition as health resort.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

The way resolutions are coming in
from commercial bodies in different
parts of the state John n. Baldwin may
have to amend his declaration that there
is no "deep-seated" demand for rate reg
ulation in Nebraska by using some other
qualifying adjective.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

Since the appraisers have begun to
examine the gifts received by Miss
Roosevelt on her visit to Asia she can
gain a more adequate idea of the esti-
nation in which she is held by the
Orientals.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18
Demonstration that Didn't Pay.
PhIIadaInhia Iadrer

The boy who tried to reform Wall street
methods by demonstrating the ease of
stealing. viii serve fourteen months in an
institution devoted 10 reforming his style
OF reformers. Meanwhile Wall street is
about the same as ever.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

If the reported revolt in the Russian
army in Manchuria is true, the new gov
eminent is to be congratulated as the
resultant slaughter will have saved the
expense Of bringing a lot OF mutinous
soldiers home.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

Indianapolis news,
Before hustling around 70 get influence
in favor Of your appointment to consul
lar position, don't forget that an exam
nation concerning your fitness stands be-
tween you and IT, Your preliminary ac-
tivity might be merely energy uselessly
expended
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

Now that his campaign expense ac-
count Of over $4,000 has been made
public. Mr.. Hearst may not be surprised
to be invited to move to Montana am
become candidate for the United States
senate.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

Secretary Hitchcock does not seem to
appreciate the difficulty two cattle bar
dns, who have been operating a little
ranch Of 212,O0O acres, would have to
raise $500 apiece to pay the fine for lille
gal fencing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18
Ripe for Funeral.
81. Louis Republic.

Following closely upon the Kansas pro-
posal to nominate Roosevelt for a third
term the failure of the fusion ticket in
Nebraska is strong hint to the populists
everywhere that they might as well dis
band. There is no. enough vitality left
in them to AFFORD an excuse for a dicker
with either of the great political parties
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

The Burlington railroad has signed up
with the Brotherhood of Locomotive En-
gineers after twenty years of disagree
ment Peace evidently hath her vic
tories no less renowned than war in the
labor world. too.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

Policy holders protective commit
tees" are to succeed the paid lobbyists
Of one New York life insurance com
pany, AS long as the money comes the
crooked legislator will not object to the
channel through which II Haws.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18
FIocking ToMard . Feast.

Il Is minated that the spoilsmongers
Of the national capital are looking for
ward TO the organization OF a grand cor
pOration lobby 10 watch the progress OF
railroad freight legislation In the coming
session OF congress. But II the lobby Job
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

With a United States warship headed
for the Baltic sea, the Russian reform
movement may grow less frothy and
more steady.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

, In the order restricting army laun-
dries to army work some people may
see probability of further washing
of dirty linen.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

Spain will issue invitations to the
Moroccan conference, but France and
Germany feel that they will be the real
hosts when the delegates arrive.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18
There's the Rub.

St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The prince Of Battenberg remarked that
fleet within range Of New York could
do the city enormous damage. He made
no reference TO the hot time an enemy
win have before getting within shooting
distance
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

That Fourth ward councilmanic va
cancy continues to be vacant, with the
chief result that the city is saving one
ninth of it's councilmanic salary roll
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

New York Herald.

Governor Mickey thanks heaven that
the people have risen against graft" and
this proves the charge that the Ne
braskan is not a politician.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18
4 mysterious Omission.
Washington Star

That Governor Pennypacker appreciates
the seriousness OF the situation is proved
by the fact that his long list OF sugges-
tons does not include demand for fur
Their protection against journalistic affronts
TO his personal dignity.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

The reduction in the salary of Presi-
dent McCurdy comes just in time to dis
appoint those who looked to him for
Christmas presents.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

The financial statement of w. r..
Hearst will be even more interesting
after he has concluded his contest.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18
WHEN OUT OF TOWN.

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
pOrariIy should have The Zee
mailed to them. IL IN better than
daily letter from home. Ad"
dress will be changed as often rs
requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

The alleged illegal voter who forfeited
a bond of 5000 rather than face a New
York judge must have feared that his
mode of operation would he discovered
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

If Georgetown university cannot
purify" athletics it may be able to civil
ize some of the athletes.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

hunters be depeVding on this lobby they
are likely to starve or freeze before the
end Of the winter.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18
STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

e,a. "a ni ~ ~, " Clf.S = T Ia
G. G. Rosewater. secretary Of The Bee
Publishing Company. being duly sworn,
complete COPIES OF The Daily. Morning,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during
the month Of October, 1906 was as fol-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

Why Is that missionary making such q
row. asked the African monarch.
He's complaining" answered the canni-
bal chef, about the manner in which we
draw the color line. ''-Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

That girl has me where she wants me.
she draws me out and always sees right
through me. And when she's had enough
or me she shuts me up in a hurry"
say, what are You-a telescope ?'-Phiia-
delphia Press
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

Kingsway and Aldwych the thorough
fare recently opened in London by King
Edward, cost over e6,OO00OO, and is par
ticularly interesting because of its sub
surface construction. says the Engineering
Record. The complete avenue is three
quarters of a mile long and 100 feet wide
except for a short distance, where the
width is reduced to eighty feet The road
way is sixty feet wide and has double
track electric railway under its center and
a pipe gallery and sewer under each side.
Each sidewalk is twenty feet wide and
under a part OF 1t are the house vaults,
connected with the pipe gallery by con-
Quits at frequent intervals. Property worth
e1OO.0OO for taxation purposes was con-
demned for this work. In the construction
II was necessary to excavate 10000 cubic
Yards OF material and 5000 cubic yards OF
concrete, 6.3OOOOO brick, 100000 wood paw
ing blocks, 1900 square yards Of asphalt,
1900 tons OF granite, 1900 tons Of cement,
5000 tons OF gravel. 1000 tons OF steel and
1900 tons Of cast iron were employed.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

What sensitive, delicate thing she isl
Mercy, yes. Why, she can't wear q
sailor hat without getting seasiclS -
Cleveland Leader.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

According to a japanese gentleman. his
countrymen are at present suffering from
an absolute mental famine. They are
rapidly learning English and other for
eign languages, but have almost no good
foreign books in the country. Their own
modern literature may be described as
somewhat resembling the French novels
that fern the staple of the foreign liter
ature as yet in circulation. Mr.. Takakusu,
professor of Sanscrit at the University of
Toxic and director of the College of For
eign languages, who was chiefly instru-
mental in securing the late Max Mullers
large library for Japan, desires to estab-
lish a lending and circulating foreign IL
brary in Toxic, and sends a plea to Eng
land for "the books that you have read"
A committee in London, including among
others the master of the Temple, the edi-
tor of the Contemporary Review, Mrs. Max
Muller and a member of the Japanese lega-
ton, has taken the matter up and already
sent off to Japan 1850 volumes. request
from the Japanese promoters of the
scheme, which will fiatter some people and
amuse others, accompanies that for books
namely, that the donors will also send
photographs with their names and adj
dresses These will ultimately be formed
into albums at the library in Toxic and be
kept on exhibition,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18
LAUGHING GAS.

Did you say your husband was out look
ing for work.
No, l believe he's out looking at work
There are some men digging a cellar down
at the corner and he doesn't seem able to
get any further -Philadelphia Ledger
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

Wicks-Hear what Sniffkins did when the
collection plate came around to him in
church last Sunday?
Hicks-No. Dropped button in, 7 sup
pose.
Wicks-Not even that He leaned over
and whispered. Il paid the pastors fare
this morning in the car. Well call IL
square. "-PhiladelphIa Ledger.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

z, z. HOSEW AItHt
Secretary.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn TO
before me this 3lst day of october. 1906
(SeaD NJ. p. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

gentleman riding with an freshman
came within sight of an old gRllows, and,
TO display his wit. said:
Pat, do you see that?'' -
ITO be sure OF do" replied Pat
And where would you be II the gallows
had its due?"
adelphia Ledger.
II caught that street car conductor who
night" '-''
Did you get, your money!
mo, he did the same thing my other
debtors do"
What's that"
Put me on Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The tenderfoot had ascertained the price
of ticket to the east. P'''s
TITS too much" ne said isn't there a
scalDer's Office near here?"
Yes. sir, answered the ticket agent at
Cory Gulch. pointing to a collection of
tepees on the other side of the railway
track: There's scalper over there that
goes by the name of Long Knife. He'll be
change" 'ou'
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

Having triumphed over Russia and forced
1t to abandon Manchuria, Japan is now
taking time by the forelock to carry out
its poorly concealed plans for the abso-
Lutte absorption of the Hermit Kingdom,
According to a Seoul dispatch, Marquis Ito
is now there to unfold Japan's plans to
the Corean emperor The report assumes
that a Japanese protectorate will at once
be established over the country; but there
is little room for doubt that it will he
established in form which will be equiva-
lent to annexation, for the protectorate is
to be backed by an army Of occupation and
the immediate assumption of naval control
of Chemulpo, the Corean capitals port Of
entry. The Coresn emperor is said TO have
anticipated Japan's intentions by sending
secret agents to the United States and to
the European courts to enlist their inter-
vention. The mission is sure to fail, for
the United States has no interest in the
preservation of Corean independence, and,
with Great Britain. 1t is practically pledged
to give Japan a free hand. while the Euro
pean powers are too much engrossed at
present with their domestic affairs to in
terfere.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

Lord Charles Beresford, commander OF
the British Mediterranean squadron. fully
realizes that good Workmanship is one OF
the most essential requisites to naval vic
tory. He has always exhibited the liveliest
interest in all questions relating 20 gun
merry. and he has Just created precedent
for the encouragement OF gunners. On the
centenary of the battle OF Trafalgar he
held a land review Of 1900 seamen and
marines at Malta The procession. by
his orders, was led by a company of Sc
lected gunlayers both seamen and marines;
next came a company Of engine room ar
Ulcers; then a company of artisans, and
then company Of slgnalmen. Following
these four companies marched the four
battalions Of seamen stokers and marines.
This is the first time in the history of the
British navy that the sunlayers have been
recognized as the most important body OF
men in the fleet; and It is expected that
the example set in the Mediterranean will
be followed elsewhere. In giving them the
post of honor, irrespective Of their rank
OF grade. Lord Beresford furnished an OBJ
ject lesson which is not likely to be mis-
understood. Since he has been in command
the ship flying his flag has always been
at the top OF the shooting list. and this
year his flagship made a record with
twelve-inch guns which has never been APP
preached by any other British man-of-
war.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1905-11-18

Australian statesmen are Just waking up
to the fact that their efforts TO exclude
undesirable immigrants and protect the
home labor market have resulted in stop
ping immigration of ali sorts into the
country. During the ten years 1SS1-9l Aus
tralia received 376,565 immigrants. In the
next decade the newcomers amounted to
but 26,5l5, and during the years 1sOl-O2 the
total Of new citizens thus gained was So.
During 1903 and 1904 the country actually
lost nearly 5000 more citizens by emigration
than It gained by immigration. Canada
received in the same two years some $50, 900
new settlers, nearly 10000 of whom came
from the United Kingdom. The Austral-
ian federal premier, Mr.. Deakin, has taken
up the question and promises complete
overhauling of the Land department and
a drastic revision Of the land acts. Model
farms have been established, and he hopes
to throw open to new settlers many of the
fertile areas locked up by the government
through unnecessary restrictions.