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Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29
rAkING CARE OF COREA.

Marquis Ito has taken occasion to
reassure the nations that may be in
terested in the future of COrea that it
is not the purpose of Japan to do any
thing in that country which will not be
entirely fair and just to the Corean
people. He explains that while Japan
will exercise control over the foreign
relations of the Hermit kingdom, 1t
will still have control of its internal adj
ninistrntion, though it may receive as
to this some advice from Toxic. 1t ap-
pears from Ito's statement that our
government has warned Japan not to
abuse the natives, but this seems i'm
probable. The United States is inter
ested it, Corea only commercially and
as the principle of the open door is to
I've observed there we shall have nothing
TO say OF suggest about any other mat
ter
There is no reason to apprehend that
Japan will do any injustice to the Co
reans. II would manifestly be very bad
policy for her to do so. since it could
only result in creating difficulties OF a
more OF less serious nature. AS Ito
said. Fhe has accepted a great trust and
a heavy responsibility and her obviously
wise course will be toswin the conf
dence Of the Coreans, which at present
she has not got. What Japan will do,
| Lecause It is I'm her interest, is to do
all that is possible to improve condi-
tons in all respects in Corea, but espe-
clally In an industrial and commercial
way and Of her ability to do this there
can he no doubt Corea is in need If n
cIvllzing influence and no other country
could exert this so we'll as Japan, which
understands most thoroughly the char
acter of the people she has to deal with.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29
hoNAL sAklNo PowoGR CO.. new YORK

tireiy different. Several propositions for q
constitutional convention have been de-
feated at the polls. just because people did
not take enough interest in the matter to
vote for Il. A5 The Omaha Bee says. it
would be a splendid idea for our legislature
to convene in extra session this winter for
the purpose OF submitting q call for a con-
stitutional convention or amendments to
be voted on at the general election In 1905.
II 1t is put of until the next session OF
the legislature a year hence tho proposition
will again come before the people at a pres
idential election, when there will be no
earthly show of its carrying There is no
reason why this should be delayed any
longer and II an extra session OF the legis-
lature will do the business then let's have
the extra session.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

least two-thirds Of the committee are d.
rectly and indirectly connected with
public utility corporations and August
Belmont, president Of the New York
$5O,OOO,OOO subway. is pledged to defray
the expenses of the junket to American
and European cities. II does not stand
to reason that Mr.. Belmont would con-
tribute $4,000 or more for an investiga-
ton designed to favor public ownership
of municipal utilities.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29
TIE TIRIFF ON IRT.

Another effort is to be made to induce
congress to remove the duty of 20 per
cent on works of art. The Free Art
league, whose members include most
of the artists of the country, has re-
Uewed it's campaign to have the duty
removed and intends to press the matter
with all possible vigor At a meeting
held ia New York few days ago sew
cral prominent artists made addresses,
ali OF them declaring that the duty is OF
no benefit to them. One OF them said
Il am getting tired of making argu-
meuts which are unanswerable and
which no one ever answers. This tax
is the greatest handicap the government
can put on the progress of art in this
country. All we have ever asked of the
government is for heavens sake TO stop
protecting u.s." He declared that there
are artists in this country today who
are equal to artists anywhere in the
world. hut unless there is education OF
the public in art the artists might as
well give up being artists and trying to
make a living, Others spoke in a like
vein.
Appeals to congress to remove the
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

4 LESSON FOR PUBLIC OFFICIALS.
The dismissal by President Roosevelt
of the assistant United States treasurer
at Philadelphia. for persistent evasion
Of the civil service law and other acts
i'm contravention Of that law, is les
son to those In public office which will
undoubtedly be very generally needed
by them. The case Of Ieib appears to
have been quite exceptional In its fla
grant disregard of the plain require
ments OF the civil service regulations.
One Of the charges was that OF PERM
cious political activity, which is pro-
hibited to public officials, but this was
a far less serious matter than the other
counts against him and which deter
mined the presidents action.
He seems TO have been remarkably
resourceful in devices for violating the
civil service law, while all the time
maintaining a scrupulous observance of
its letter. II is said that he kept the
Civil Service commission constantly on
the go to meet his new devices, His
skill in this respect was especially shown
in the use of temporary appointments.
Upon the occurrence of a vacancy in
any part of his office he would tenn
porarily appoint some friend or po-
litical henchman to I'LL the place. At
the last possible legal moment he would
report this appointment and ask for
certifcation of eligibles for permanent
selection. On every possible pretext the
correspondence with the commission was
dragged out and always Leib took the
full limit of time allowed in making his
replies. II became necessary for the
commission to resort to heroic measures
to induce response to some Of its com
municatlons.
1t was not for any distinct violation
Of the civil service law that Leib was
dismissed, but it was because, as stated
in the letter Of the president of con-
slant and consistent effort to evade the
provisions of the law. to hamper its
workings as far as possible and to OBJ
struct in every way the action of the
commission Public officials will be in
terested in this sentence of Mr.. Roose-
velt's letter to Leib: Il expect on the
one hand that the commission shall en-
6eavor not to hamper. but to aid, the
other public servants of the government
in doing their work successfully, and
on the other hand l expect in return
that the other public servants shall CO.
operate with the commission and aid
them in their efforts to carry out the
civil service law" This may have been
the understanding of the commission
and OF the public officials generally, but
It has never before been presented as
now and the presidents statement of
what is expected is important. Proper
cooperation between the Civil Service
commission and other public servants
will insure the carrying out Of the civil
service law.
The Leib incident can hardly fail to
have a good effect. 1t gives renewed
assurance of the purpose Of the admin
istration to see that the civil service
law is observed in letter and in spirit
and it warns public officials that failure
to do this will mean dismissal from
the government service.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

To a man up tree 1t looks very much
as IL the Texan who rolled cigarettes in
the streets of Omaha and gave them
away TO handy boys was like the man
who came from Virginia City many
years ago to draw the capital prize in
Pattee's noble charity lottery under a
prearrangement that he was to spend a
few hundred dollars in jollihcation over
his lucky star. There is a grave suspi-
cion that it was all foreordained for the
Lone Star ranger to become a victim OF
the Nebraska anti-cigarette law just in
order to give the court a hard nut to
crack.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29
Improved as,AnEeIs of Peace"

H-r SnlfaBDT chronicle.
Just at the time, when a French writer
quotes President Roosevelt as a prophet of
a peace. millennium a new bullet is served
to the French army which at a distance of
400 meters will pierce six four-inch oaken
planks placed four inches apart, and then
bury itself yard deep in a clay target
Should this angel of peace fail the French
have their submarine engines Of destruction
and are beginning to count on an airship
which will drop peace from the skies in the
shape of shells charged with high explo-
siVes.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29
Call on the PIuEgers.


II our esteemed contemporaries, the rail-
way corporations. would be wise in their
generation. they will lose no time In calling
on the lobbyists, emssaries and assorted
agents who are now infesting Washington,
annoying everybody, including the newspa-
pers' with their untimely and offensive i'm
portunities. Nobody wants to hear what
they say. They have their little lesson to
repeat, and we know It all beforehand.
They convince none influence none and
serve no useful purpose for their employers.
The newspapers of this city understand the
question perfectly and need no advice or
light from salaried advocates. What the
country wants is to have the battle fought
to finish on its merits. These volunteer
advisers do no good for their cause. They
merely prosecute innocent third parties.
Call 'em in, and do it without the smallest
loss OF time. They have no function in this
problem save that of general irritation.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29
THANKSGIVING.

James Whitcomb Riley in The Reader.
Let us be thankful for the royal hand
That love held out in welcome TO our own,
When love and only love could understand
The need Of touches we had never known.
Let us be thankful for the longing eyes
That gave their secret TO us as they wept.
Yet In return found. with a sweet surprise,
Loves kiss upon their lids, and, smiling,
slept.
And let u.s. too. be thankful that the tears
or sorrow have not all been drained away,
That through them STILL for all the coming
years
We may look on the dead face OF Today.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

Reports from Constantinople prove
that the sultan has con-
ceded the demands Of the powers and
that he will never concede them with
out modification-which is probably the
real situation no matter how irrecon-
cilable it may seem to occidental minds.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29
CHEAP POWER AND CHEAp FUEL

The inquiry now being made by the
Real Estate exchange into the practica-
bility of piping liquid fuel from the oil
fields of Kansas is move in the right
direction. The future growth of Omaha
depends upon the enlargement of its
manufacturing facilities and the in
crease I'm the number and capacity of
mills and factories that will give perma.
nent employment to wage workers.
1t goes without saying that no ma
terial increase in our manufacturing ia
cilities is possible without cheaper power
and cheaper fuel. The main object of
the Platte river power canal project
was to supply Omaha with cheaper
power and light, but the power canal
could not possibly have supplied Omaha
with cheaper fuel A pipe line from the
Kansas oil fields would enable Omaha
to secure cheaper fuel, cheaper power
and incidentally cheaper light.
The feasibility of a pipe line is not
disputed. The only question is whether
the requisite capital can be secured TO
embark in the enterprise. That, Of
course, would doubtless depend upon
distance of the point where the Kansas
pipe lines can be tapped and the condi-
lions under which connections can be
secured with the Kansas oil fields. II
should not require very much expense
or very much time to ascertain definitely
what can be done in that direction, and
II no serious obstacles are encountered
1t ought not to be very difficult to secure
capital for financing the project.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29
A Little surprisinE.
washington Posi-

Senator Foraker expresses fear that the
enlargement Of the powers Of the Interstate
Commerce commission would result In so
many legal complications that the rail-
roads might never be brought 10 time. II
is a little surprising. In that view Of IT,
that the railroads are not in favor OF the
proposed law.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

The threat OF the Nebraska Fire In
surance Inspection Bureau to remove
itself from Omaha to Council Bluffs in
case the Nebraska antl-compact law
was to be enforced is not likely to be
repeated hereafter, since compact insur-
ance business in Iowa has been out
lawed by the United States supreme
court
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

Philadelphia Record.

The enraged Nativist, Commissioner of
Immigration Macarthur, might do we'll to
observe that no hated foreigners are mixed
up in the latest municipal and financial
scandals. The chief participants are ma
tive and to the manner born" Chauncey
NJ. Depew and Thomas C. Plat, who repre-
sent the Empire state in the United States
Senate, both boast Of several generations of
native ancestors. ua'
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

The statement that the big life in
surance companies wanted to keep down
the expenses of Andrew Hamilton would
be more generally accepted had one Of
them suggested that he go on a vaca-
ton without pay before the legislative
committee was organized.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29
IdenI Misunderstanding.
Baltimore American.

No man, woman or child should be left
without cause to celebrate Thanksgiving
day. The best possible way Of returning
thanks for the good things Of life is for
those who possess them to share with their
less fortunate brothers and sisters. espe-
cially the aged, the sick and the children
in the various charitable institutions pub
lie and private. No appeal in behalf Of
these should go unheeded
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

Mrs Chadwick now threatents to Tex
pose" persons interested with her in her
financial transactions. She may here
tofOre have believed that silence would
help. but IT Is more probable she is
simply pining TO get into the news col
umns again.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

Predictions that liberals of Great
Britain will get together" probably
mean, when translated into good United
States, that number of paramount
issues" will be trampled under foot in
the rush to the pie counter.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

Treasurer Edmund d. Randolph could
never be a ''financier'' of the first class.
as he does not remember to forget at
the right time.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

The woman's club has formally en-
dorsed the petition Of the public school
teachers for a revision OF the teachers
salary schedule. II the women stand
by one another from beginning to end
the school board may as we'll commence
figuring on concessions
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

II the New York plan of shifting pos
session of taxable securities when the
assessor arrives should generally OBJ
tain there would be fewer obstacles in
the way Of adopting Henry Georges
single tax idea.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

In the light of recent testimony at
New York it may be mp to the Treasury
department to look into the ownership
Of bonds deposited as security for gov
eminent bank deposits.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

Perhaps the report that President Nc
Curdy Of the Mutual Life had resigned
originated in the brain of the man who
first hailed Judge Parker as the Moses
of united democracy.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

South Omaha is still wrestling with
the sewer problem and its level-headed
business men are becoming more and
more convinced that the only sane and
sensible solution is annexation.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29
Tarred with the same stick.
Indianapolis News.

In the great New York insurance COM
panies all the officers in responsible posi-
lions seem to have been tarred with the
same stick--and there seems to have been
plenty Of tar. No wonder foreign observers
are wondering whether all our great Amer
lean corporations in which men that were
directors of the insurance companies are
concerned, are suffering from similar fren-
zied finance gangrene.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

Governor Davis OF Arkansas evidently
believes the road to the United States
senate is as rough as that which SEN
ators from Oregon and Kansas are fol-
lowing on their way to retirement
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

With the cooperation of the live stock
breeders in the territory tributary to
this market Omaha could easily put up
an annual fat stock show which would
soon stand favorable comparison with
sny Of the big cattle shows that have
been established for yearA
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

Congressman Pollard is beginning to
learn the difference between being con-
gresham in the First district of Ne
braska and being congressman from the
First district of Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

The announcement that a searching
investigation into the merits OF mu-
nicipal ownership OF public utilities is
TO be made by committee of experts at
the instance of the National Civic Fed
Grafton need not be taken seriously. At
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

If Austro- Hungary would grant uni
Versal suffrage to the people many of
our immigrants might take primary
studies at home in the duties Of citi-
zenship before coming to America.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

Butler county farmers propose to test
the efficiency OF the boycott as a tax col
leetor on the recalcitrant railroads. The
labor unions should get out an injunc-
ton 70 prevent infringement Of their
natent
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

The Board of Fire and Police Com
missioners should draw the line between
decent and orderly saloons and resorts
that are exclusively patronized by the
vicious and lawless elements.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29
MIRTHFUL REMARKS.

People who wonder why the girls are 50
eager TO go to foot hall games forget how
many practical ideas they, get there for
use in the rushes at the bargain sales
somerville Journal
Mr.. Lingerlong-You may have noticed
that limped when l came in. l gave my
ankle a severe spTain the other day.
Miss Tartun-Thats too bad. 1t binders
your walking, doesn't it?-Chicago Tribune.
Don't you think Miss Sharp" said the
clergyman, that since marriage is such
holy thing II Is singular marriages are not
Perhaps, sir" replied the young woman,
1T is difficult to find clergyman there
Did you marry your ideal Mrs. Penning-
mo thank heaven He's In the peni-
tertiary now. l believe 1t was forgery for
the purpose of keeping up appearances, or
something of that kind Chicago Record
Herald.
Stranger in New York-For heavens
sake, who are those ridiculous kids?
Elevator Starter Din insurance office)-
Sh-h-h! That's the eighth vice president
and the tenth assistant actuary going in
TO draw their salaries.-Puck.
THAT man is a great campaign orator"
Yes" answered Senator Sorghum. But
the question isn't so much getting people
to vote your way In the community The
thing Is to get the votes counted. wash
ington Star.
But you haven't said a word about the
play"
90 II was a society drama. and Just the
right kind, You could listen to the people
In the box party any time you felt like 1t,
and not miss anything wort mentioning."-
Chicago Tribune.
You seem nervous ana restless this
morning" said the merchant. n
Yes" replied his partner. II asked Bor-
roughs TO drop in today and pay me what
he owes me-"
"Ah! And you're afraid he won't conner
I'm afraid he will come and borrow
more. '-Philadelphia Ledger.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

Having succeeded in passing valid
antl.compact insurance law Iowa might
lend the pattern to its sister states.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

WHEN OUT of TOWN.
Subscribers leaving the city tenn
porArily should have The Bee
mailed to them. II II better than
q daily letter from home. Adj
dress will be changed as often ne
requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

The trouble with Prof. Loeb's investiga-
lions into the secret of life is that, after
going just so far in any given direction, he
brings up invariably against a deadwall.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29
sTATEMFNT oF CALCULATION.

State OF Nebraska. Douglas county. IS:
c. G. Rosewater, secretary of The Bee
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 OF October 1906. was as fol-
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29


The decision of the United States SUI
preme court affirming the constitution
atty Of the Iowa anti-compact insurance
law that prohibits fire insurance com
panies from entering into agreement to
fix rates of insurance or amounts of
commissions to be paid to agents cannot
fail to have a marked effect upon the
fire insurance business in Nebraska as
well as in Iowa. 1t will be remembered
that the Nebraska anti-compact law was
suspended by injunction and has re-
manned a dead letter ever since. While
the supreme court decision does not dis
solve that injunction, it should enable
the attorney general OF Nebraska to
take steps toward the enforcement OF
the law, which the federal and state
courts can no longer subvert or set aside
Whether this would result in a material
reduction Of insurance rates is prob
lematic but 1t could not fail inevitably
to bring about greater competition
among underwriters and more liberal
treatment of policy holders.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

The first blizzard Of the season
overdue.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

U z FNObE W n 7 EsENi
Secretary.
Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this 3lst day OF October, 1905
(BeaD NJ b. HUNGATE
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

People who wonder why the girls are 50
eager to go to foot ball games forget how
many practical ideas they get there for
use in the rushes at the bargain sales
Somerville Journal
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29

Mr.. Lingerlong-You may have noticed
that / limped when l came in. I gave my
ankle a severe sprain the other day.
Miss Tartun-That's too bad. 1t binders
your walking, doesn't it?-Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-11-29
did you marry your ideal, Mrs. Pennins-

mo, thank heaven He's in the peni-
Tertiary now. | believe It was forgery for
the purpose of keeping up appearances, or
something of that kind."-Chicago Record
Herald.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-20
GIRL BATHER SCARED BY
OLD man AND FAINTS

Because OF the actions OF an oldish man
who took her out into deep water and
insisted on teaching her how 20 swim, Bea
trice Murray OF IS Cofax street tainted
at an Edgewood beach yesterday after
noon and was cared for by members OF
the L. q Volunteer Life Saving Corps,
including Captain Littedale. Lieutenant
Hebb and Surfman Angilly
II was thought that the girl had drank
too much salt water when she was nrst
taken out by the Volunteer Life Savers,
but after finding that no water came from
her stomach and lungs. they recognized
that II was a fainting case 10 be treated
and proceeded accordingly.
When Miss Murray was revived she ex-
planned the cause and said that fright
caused her 10 become unconscious
The members Of the corps are charged
TO protect female bathers whenever pos
sible from insults OF this sort and also
from ducking and splashing by rowdies
or thoughtless mon and boys. who do
much 10 destroy women's confidence In
their ability 10 care for themselves In the
water.
captain Harry Littledale, who was the
first 90 go to the aid or the supposed
drowning man on Monday night. jumping
In fully clad. has made a report OF the
incident. which he now believes 20 be
an outrageous hoax.
Commodore Longfelow will take steps
70 prevent a repetition OF the affair by
tho punishment OF perpetrators. II they
can be found and he is very earnest in
condemning such n practice, as he says IL
may result I'm an actual drowning some
day. frequent false alarms causing the
volunteers 10 become sceptical when a
real call for help is heard