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Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16
THE STATE TICKET AND PLATFORM

THE STATE TICKET AND PLATFORM
The republican state convention is to
be commended for its excellent choice
Of candidates and declaration Of princi-
pies upon which the republican party APP
peals for their endorsement at the polls.
The nominee for justice of the supreme
court, Judge Charles b. Letton, is emf
nently qualified for the supreme bench
by his experience as district Judge and
supreme court commissioner.
Personally Judge Letton is a man of
high ideals, sterling character and un-
bending moral stamina. He is reputed
as one OF the few men in public 'life in
this state who possesses the courage of
his convictions. His views of judicial
duty were expressed tersely by himself
from the convention stage in these
words: IF elected promise you l shall
know neither rich nor poor, neither cor
poration nor individual, and insofar as
in me lies l will dispense justice to
every man."
What will be most gratifying to the
people of Nebraska is the fact that
Judge Letton can fulfill this pledge
without breaking faith. He came by
his nomipation without political obliga-
tions to any corporation and therefore
will be in position to dispense justice
without fear or favor in conformity with
the motto Of Nebraska, Equality before
the law"
The candidates for regents Of the uni
versity, Fred H. Abbott and V. G. Ly-
ford, are reputed to be men who will
creditably discharge the trust reposed in
! them as members of the governing body
Of the states highest educational institu-,
ton.
Most Of the platforms promulgated by
political conventions are either mere
catchy platitudes or political fly paper
The platform resolutions adopted this
year will blaze the way to reforms that
have long been demanded by the rank
and file of the party Of this state Ref
erence is made to the anti-pass plank
which commits the republican party to
the enactment of a law by the next leg
islature prohibiting the railroads from
rendering or giving free transportation
| to public officials and the declaration in
favor of law that will provide for the
nomination of all candidates by direct
vote instead of delegate conventions.
While the endorsement of President
Roosevelts railway regulation policy is
somewhat indefinite, the great majority
Of the convention undoubtedly was in ac-
cord with the great body of the repub-
lican party in emphasizing the popular
demand for the enlargement of the
powers Of the Interstate Commerce COM
mission on the lines laid out and recon-
mended by President Roosevelt, and the
representatives of Nebraska in both
houses Of congress viii scarcely dare to
give this part of the platform any other
Interpretation.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16
MORNING GLORY POLITICS.
Democratic Micawbers Looking for
Mushroom Issues.
Chicago Inter Ocean.

Chicago Inter Ocean.
No one can tell three years in advance
what a platform will be. l have
seen issues arise over night.--W. ]. Bryan,
when asked what would be the democratic
issue in 1908.
For the last three national campaigns
the democratic party has been depending
on issues that arose over night. These
issues had only one thing in common,
namely, that they all meant trouble AS
a result this has become practically
one party country.
Ten years ago a faulty currency system
and ill-advised tariff changes had brought
on hard times. Heroic and, as it proved,
effective measures had been taken to
remedy the defect in the currency.
But the check to production of wealth
and the SCATTERING Of confidence had made
money scarce and dear. over night arose
the cry for more money"
The national democratic party, led by
Mr. Bryan and his friends, seized this
ISSUE" arising over night, an Issue
to win on" and after a stand-up fight was
squarely beaten on It.
Then came tho war with Spain, with its
swift victories and additions to the national
domain. The new duties and the new
thought of them demanded by expansion
gave an unpleasant jar to certain minds,
and the issue OF imperialism" arose lit
orally over night,
Again the democratic party, seeking
merely an Issue to win on" seized feet
ing cloud. made 1t a paramount" issue,
and was beaten without a real struggle.
Four years later the Democracy mingled
several tissues" that had arisen over night
so many and so trihing that 1t is useless
to enumerate them-wth the result that
the day after the election men could hardly
realize that democratic candidate had
been running.
And all this in the face OF the truth that
no party can succeed as no man can sue
ceed without permanent aims and pur-
poses, though out long in advances and
resolutely adhered to, no matter what the
conditions or the exigencies OF the day.
To find a man of Mr.. Bryan's position in
the democratic party-to find the demo-
cracy's one leader of national dimensions
still taking about a national campaign on
issues that may arise over night" is most
discouraglng And not only that 1t is
| deplorable, it is pitlable, to see a man OF
reputation and power devoting all his en-
ergy to such morning-glory politics.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16
POLITICAL DRIFT.

Correspondents at oyster Bay are work
ing overtime on President Roosevelt's mes
sage TO congress.
Tom Lawson is now among the eligible
presidential possibilities for stranded
parties. Some OF Mr.. Lawson's property
In Boston has just been sold for taxes, a
fact calculated to insure sympathetic votes
from all opposed to existing systems.
Republicans Of the third Connecticut dis
trict have started a congressional boom for
Herbert w. Bowen, ex-minister to Vene-
zuela. The vacancy Is caused by the cleo
ton OF Congressman Brandegee Of New
London as United States senator to sue
coed the late Senator Plat.
The financial city council OF Atlanta, Ca.
thinks the town has been scandalized be-
cause its mayor absorbed "a few beers" at
Toledo, O., and has accordingly censured
him. II similar action were taken against
councilmen for beering up, the records
wouldn't have much room for other bust
ness.
William Raymer, son OF the Junior sena-
tor from Maryland, IL seeking election to
the Maryland legislature. Senator German
already has a son in the Maryland legsla-
ture. II young Raymer should succeed
each Of the United States senator's from
tive in the legislature to keep their fathers
posted on the ms and outs OF state politics.
Assistant Secretary Of the Treasury
Horace A. Taylor. who brought out John c.
| Spooner and groomed him for the senatorial
| race and was Indirectly responsible for the
election of Uncle Jerry Rusk three times
as governor of Wisconsin, is the founder of
| a prosperous Wisconsin town and owns a
great share Of another. When as a farmer
/ lad late in the sos he plunged into the
Wisconsin forest IS and a gun were all his
worldly possessions, and his first vocation
was driving a stage coach.
Investigation Of honest graft" in Phila-
delphia has disclosed the fact that Philip
H. Johnson, brother-in-law of Israel w
Durham, leading politician, had been en-
ployed to plan about forty public buildings
and has been getting from the city and
] state treasures $4,000 to 10000 yearly
His study of architecture consisted in a
| course of surveying taken in a night school
and his practical knowledge of designing
buildings was acquired in leveling asphalt
pavements, fixing lines and grades for the
widening of Delaware avenue and levelins
| street car tracks.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16
how 1T LOOKS IN FIGURES.
The Years Bumper Crops and Their
Market value.

fnllAuelphla AstukeTs
The September report Of the harvests
holds out the promise OF a roseate future
for the country. The indicated yield OF
corn, 2,7l6slsooO bushels is the largest on
record The total indicated wheat crop is
7O4 al. 900 bushels, which compares with the
record yield Of 74S,46O.OOO bushels in 1901.
This IL seven times as much wheat as the
country produced in 1880. At the price now
quoted the value Of the corn crop is $780,
as, 800. At the current price Of wheat for
May delivery at Chicago the value OF this
crop Is SeO6, s44. 400. The oats crop is valued
at t274 700 900. The value OF the three crops
is &2.O75, 9seS4O, three times the amount OF
the bonded debt of the nation and about
twice the amount OF the total public debt
There are other crops which will contribute
vastly to the grand total representing the
wealth OF the country in cereals. The
figures showing the average condition OF
these minor crops when harvested are ex-
ceedingly encouraging.
The price of farm products is beginning
to recede under the promised abundant
supply. Flour has declined 81 barrel from
the highest price reported last year A
statistlcian estimates that such a reduction
is a gain to consumers in the United States
approximating the snug sum of 500 10000,
and adds that, inasmuch as pessimstic
comment has been dilating upon the higher
cost Of living, It will soon be in order to
take note OF a material reduction in the
price of staple food products II is pre-
dlcted that cheaper meat will be the rule
when cattle fed on the present prolific corn
crop comes into the market next spring, IL
the Beef trust is merciful.
Intelligent observers OF conditions in the
west note the expansion OF business under
the stimulus of the great crops. The pros
perity Of the farmers is sure to be reflected
in every mart and to flow into every rill
Of industry. The transportation companies
may count upon increased earnings. 1t is
too early Ia estimate the relation which this
! years yisld OF foodstuffs in America, will
! bear to the worlds production, but there
is no danger that the United States will
| lose its pre-eminence in this respect
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16
BILLIONS IN 1T.
Abundant Harvest Affords Good Rea-
sons for ThnnkfuIness.
Chicago Inter Ocean

Chicago Inter Ocean.
The government reports show that so
far the wheat crop Is 100000 bushels and
the oat and barley crops 100000 bushels
each, behind the estimate made on August
!.
These slight deficiencies are more than
made up by the corn crop which is likely
to be 100000 bushels more than was esti-
mated on August l.
Already 1t is certain that the wheat crop
will be above the average, and the yield
Of oats the second largest on record. But
the wealth now maturing In Americas corn
is almost beyond comprehension.
The corn crop Is expected to be not less
than 2.625. 100000 bushels. or l6SOOO,OO
bushels more than the great crop of last
year.
II any one has fretted little over the
weather of the last few days he may be
consoled that such warmth is worth about
$40, 100000 a day TO the country IN matur-
ing the corn crop. The value Of the yield
OF corn this year may be judged by a few
comparisons;
At an average Of so cents a hushel-
and corn Is well above that price in the
Chicago maFket-ths corn crop will be
worth SI.Sl2,50o 900. on September l our ma
tional debt, including all the outstanding
greenbacks, was Sl.2SS,l2 $3.50.
SO, with our corn crop, we could pay
on the entire national debt. and redeem
every greenback in gold, and still have
| nearly $780, 900 left to celebrate the feat.
We could, from our corn crop alone. and
II there were any reason for so doing, give
every man. woman, and child Of the So
100000 people In this nation, over SIC each to
/ buy a Thanksgiving dinner.
We could with our corn crop pay the
heirs OF every equitable policy-holder the
| face OF his policy without waiting for him
70 die and without touching the company 8
| assets at all.
We could play all sorts Of tricks with our
corn crop. SO enormous and so valuabie
is e. And yet this IL only one Of our crops.
When We consider IL and the others we
may well rejoice and thank God for our
| goodly heritage
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16
Putting II ON the Public.
golfers Weekly.

The Grand Central station in New York
is reported as about 10 cut on all wages
from their red-capped porteTs. who are now
said TO make so much outside OF wages
that there are many more applicants than
places to be filled. The change would mean
nothing as the pOrters are now allowed
10 make Il clear that they expect travellers
20 pay and that somewhat literally, The
Pullman conductors last year complained
that they earned less than their porters
received in fees and there are even con-
ductors who are not averse 70 indicating
a willingness 10 increase their earnings by
the charity or recompense for courtesy OF
passengers on their lines. A certain kind
of pride is departing rapidly from Amer
leans.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16
Pretty BIZ of Sentiment.

TTTINTN'
It is a very pretty bit of sentiment which
caused the people and officials OF Atlanta
20 invite the Grand Army of the Republic
to hold its neXT encampment in that his
toric city. 1t may be accepted as certain
that no place could be named which would
arouse so much interest in the rank and
file of the Grand Army OF which would as
sure so large an attendance at the en-
campment. The meeting OF the Grand
Army Of the Republic at Atlanta would be
the most significant evidence yet given OF
the complete recementing OF the once
warning sections and would arouse more
patriotic enthusiasm than any other event
In the history of the Grand Army.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16
sALUTARY LESSON FROM INDIANA

SALUTARf LESSON FROM INDIANA
The summary action of Governor
Hanly of Indiana in forcing the retire
ment from office Of the auditor of state,
caught in the act of misappropriatlng
public funds in his possession and using
them for speculative purposes, should
be salutary lesson for public officials
generally. Other states have suffered
from official defalcations and other
states have been AFFLICTED with the vic
ious practice of farming out the public
monies for private gain, but in few in
stances have they been blest with gov
errors at the head of their state admin
istrations imbued with the faculty of
decisive action, and moved by an un-
compromising hostility to public plumber
ing and official graft
Every one will say that Governor
Hanly did exactly the right thing in in
sistng that the betrayer Of his trust
should forthwith vacate his office, but
we can well imagine that the culprit
and his friends pleaded for time to raise
the money required to make good what
had been embezzled and urged the neces-
sity OF keeping the theft covered up Ia
avoid bringing scandal upon the state
government and injury to the party re-
spOnsiLle for the election Of both.
| A governor disr osed TO temporizs OF
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

compromise with official embezzlers is
never at a loss for an excuse to justify
his course, but Governor Hanly is OF
a different mettle. A rich state like
Indiana can much more readily AFFORD
to lose the stolen 100000 or more, than
to depreciate the standard of its public
morality. The same holds true for every
other state in the union. Friends of
good government everywhere have
right TO rejoice in the praiseworthy eX-
ample set by the Indiapa executive in
the face of a misfortune to his state
and threatening scandal to his party.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16
ToMMY's GONE TO SCHOOL.
Chicago News.

Chicago News.
IT'S quito a week ago. John,
One long dull week, and yet
To this weird change about the place
! can't accustomed get,
The brooding quietude imparts
A sense of strain. and stress;
The silent back yard seems to mo
mournful wilderness.
oh. now and then ! start John,
And then sink back and sigh,
I thought I'd heard a rumbling fall,
wild and plaintive cry.
The hush sends thrills all DER me,
Sensations sad and strange.
l feel like Mariana In
The lonely moated grange,
The cat, with independence new,
Sits on the back porch rail,
And tries to straighten out the kinks
OF her disheveled tail;
The neighbours dog trots past the doo
with mien serene and spry,
And casts careless, sldelong glance
From triumphant eye.
The peddler through the alley goes
And shouts out loud and clear,
There are no missiles flying now
To cause him pain or fear.
It's restful but depressing, John,
It's very bleak and cool,
Since Tommy's gone to school.
This silence that broods round the hou
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16
Mans Inhumanity to Man.
Baltimore American.

Dat IIIIOIt AIIItIICdU.
The federal authorities at New Orleans
in charge of the fever situation were COM
PEELED 10 go to the aid of a man In Miss
sissippi suspected OF having the fever, who
had been chained to a tree two days with
out shelter, food or water. 1t seems In
credible in these days that even the height
OF selfish fright could develop so much
inhumanity in civilized communities. All
the barbarity possible to be developed
clearly is not confined to Darkest Africa
and drunken Cossacks.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

The new chairman of the republican
state committee will have almost as soft
a job this year as Chairman Cortelyou
of the national committee had last year
with Roosevelt at the head of the G. o.
p. ticket. He can take it easy, wait for
the returns and proclaim the result.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16
Oyerresching National creed.
ChlcaRo Chronlcle.

Maxim GorIy is clearly right when he
declares that Russia has enough to do in
civilzng It's present population without un-
dertaking any colonization projects. The
same thing is measurably true OF our own
country. The task OF assimilating the great
mass OF immigrants yearly poured in upon
us Is a tremendous one and We are not
making a complete success OF II. Until
we do so we certainly should not think Of
acquiring more colonies or dependencies.
Porto Rico and the Philippines are enough
for the present,
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16
1t Looks that Way.
Boston Transcript.


II September frosts are not too previous
Il Is estimated that we shall have a ma
tional corn crop, something more than zoo
10000 in excess OF the highest former
record in our history. The Hungarian
minister OF agriculture figures Il out that
the worlds wheat supply is about the
same as last years, though outside the
United States II is considerably smaller.
This looks as though We should be able to
peg along through the winter pretty Oom-
fortably.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

A large area of low barometer was
struck between Lincoln and Omaha by
the hot air prognosticator of the Omaha
Fakery when he wired in great, big
black letters, "Duffie to be nominated as
a result Of agreement between conven-
ton managers representing the BuTling-
ton and Union Pacific. Sheldon for per-
manent chairman"
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

The republicans of Douglas county
would be recreant to their duty IL they
did not at the next Tuesdays primaries
vote TO take the lid Off and let the light
into the county judges heirship treasure
box and that can only be done Iy nom
mating a candidate who has no connec.
ton with the present incumbent and is
known to be absolutely and rigldly
honest
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

The declaration Of Judge Letton that
he favors the direct primary has doubt
less given a glimmer of hope to the
father Of the direct primary law that
his infant will be spared by the SUI
preme court, although lawyers say that
it has several deadly microbes in it's
m nlrnI1n
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

If Mr.. Bryan desires to see the Phil
ippines under all aspects he should ar
range to take hike" with some of
the constabulary after a band of Moros
Nothing inculcates patriotism like being
on the firing line.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

The democratic state convention will
have the privilege of going through the
motions and make faces at the repub-
pcan party, but the nomination of Judge
Letton, in spite of railroad intrusion,
spikes all the guns of the common enemy
and does not leave it peg to stand on.
What's the matter with Letton2 He's
all right
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

Judge Dutfie started out with a
hoodoo. He had thick coat of hair
on his head, when he ought to have
known that nobody can become Judge
Of the supreme court of Nebraska unless
he is bald
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

The arrival Mt Cincinnati OF 200 refu-
gees from Louisiana indicates that
part of the army of defense has fed
before the invading mosquitoes; but Jack
Frost can rout Yellow Jack when all
others fail.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

On this proposition all Omaha news
papers will agree, viz, that no new
franchise be given and no old franchise
be extended for period Of more than
twenty-five years to any public utility
corporation.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

Lord Roberts has decided to postpone
his visit to America for year, probably
thinking that this nation has given so
much attention to diplomats at Ports
mouth that 1t should take a rest before
entertaining men whose occupation is
war.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16
stronE Hand at the Helm,
Baltimore American.

bdlllIlOIS american
The mikado will not allow his cabinet to
resign on account of the popular clamor.
He is not only a man who knows his own
mind and has the courage of his convic-
TONS but also one who when he is sure
he is right just goes ahead. Japan is lucky
to have so firm a hand on the helm of it's
ship of state at this crisis.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

The officers of that Canadian govern
ment boat which fired on an American
fishing smack were probably more GER
tain of their waters than Of their ground
Some such an act as this will some day
bring annexation considerably nearer.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

The car has abolished retaliatory du-
tee on American goods shipped to Rus
STA. Thus is the peacemaker blessed
and Russians permitted to secure better
goods for less money than in any other
market on earth.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

Judge Munger has decreed that In
dams must pay the tax on all moneys
deposited in banks by them and for
them; but what about the white depos-
itor? Where does he come in?
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

Following the outbreak of the sur
vivors of the Quantrell band a race war
has broken out in Missouri The demo-
cratic party must be. making plans to
redeem" the state next year.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

That insurance investigation shows
that at all events, the men at the head
of the companies know where to plant
one dollar to reap hundreds.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

II military officers of the European
powers had been able to foretell that a
daughter Of the president OF the United
States would spend a night in the Chi
nese imperial palace, they might not
have been so eager in their efforts TO
remove the furnishings, but the work of
the troops may have given the visitors
more modern surroundings
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16
OUT OF Town.

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
pOrnIIy should have The Bee
mailed to them. IL IL better than
daily letter frOR home. ADD
dress Will be changed as often ms
requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

Markets Panama canal contract, the
biggest thing any omahan ever struck,
has stood the test of Roosevelt's scru-
tiny, and Omaha has reason to feel
grAtifed.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

Kansas might be willing to compro-
mise with Colorado in the irrigation suit
If the latter state would tell it how to
dispose OF its surplus water this year.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16
Put EN- Under Cover.

Chicago Record Herald,
The call made upon an associate editor
of the Commoner by Pat Grove suggests
that possibly Mr.. Bryan has secured new
issues that are worth kidnapping.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16
Favors One-sided.

st. Louis Globe Democrat.
After all the talk about hands across
the sea" It appears that Englands treaty
with Japan is as much against us as against
anybody.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

Japanese Legislators are calling for an
investigation of the police force, which
signally failed to hold down the lid
when the peace treaty struck home.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

The vote on the supreme judge shows
that the Platte river is rapidly losing
its position as the dividing line in Ne
braska politics.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16
COntentment of Possession.

W
Mr.. Roosevelt is about the only man Of
real prominence in the country who is not
thinking more or less about the presidential
possibilities of 1908
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16
In the WOodpile.

FOrIIanu UregOnlan.
Somehow we have not heard much lately
about Roosevelt and the big stick.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

What Postmaster Sizer said to Senator
Burkett after the battle was over was
not recorded in the proceedings. No
pistols, no coffee.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-09-16

Judge Letton stands squarely on his
platform, and If he had his way it would
have been several planks stronger.