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Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17
CHILD. LABOR LEaIsLATIoN.

Several organizations enlisted in the
work of Juvenile reform are engaged
in a movement to arouse public senti-
ment to support demand for more
stringent child labor legislation in Ne
braska. The disinterested motives and
the praiseworthy object will be readily
conceded. the real difficulty ahead be-
ing the fact that few child labor abuses
exist in this state and the necessity is
not strongly apparent for anticipating
evils not yet seriously threatened.
Nebraska has prided itself for many
years ON being the state with the small
est percentage of illiteracy of all the
union and in order to maintain this
position it must enforce compulsory
education, which, after all, is the hest
safeguard against stunted childhood.
II all the children are compelled to go
to school during their formative years
they cannot be at work as wage earn
ers, exposed to the pitfalls of the hard
business world.
There are. of course. employments
for children which do them no harm
and other employments which are sub
versive to their growth mentally and
morally. Reasonable restrictions upon
such employments for children beyond
the compulsory school age are highly
desirable and some employments
should be absolutely barred to any but
adults. There is no imminent danger,
however, of sweatshop practices in Ne
braska. There are no coal mines in
this state and no great textile factories
in which the abuses of child labor have
manifested themselves at their worst
In the eastern and southern states
While it would do no harm to enact
preventive legislation in these direc.
tions. TO build up elaborate and costly
machinery for the enforcement of such
laws is not called for by conditions ex,
listing in Nebraska.
If the friends Of the child labor leg
islation will work along practical lines
they viii make progress. but they
should not ask at this stage for the
creation of a lot of new ofices to be
allied by interested patriots whose serv
ices are not needed.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17


wan AGAINST TRADE CONSPIRACY.
The commencement Of proceedings by
the national government in the United
states district court at St. Louis for the
dissolution of the Standard oil com
bination as a conspiracy In restraint
Of trade violating the Sherman anti
trust act, radicai.and, nenacing to that
giant organization as the action is, is
only one among multitude OF at
tacks by public authority with which It
is now confronted. The national gov
eminent tactfully postpones criminal
prosecutions against Standard OIL of
fioials and agents who may have had
part in unlawful conspiracy, but every
step in the progress of the ST. Louis
civil case and of the other civil cases
that will be brought in the United
States courts bids fair to develop the
proofs of/criminal acts and thus to
strengthen the arm of the national gov
eminent.
At the same time, too. the oil COM
bine is being successfully assailed both
civilly and criminally By an increasing
number of states within their several
jurisdictions. The recent conviction
of constituent corporations and their
officials in Ohio has already been fol-
lowed by numerous proceedings in the
state courts, while most energetic and
effective action is in progress also in
Missouri and Texas. While this not
able assertion of public authority, ma
tional and state, against the typical
and original trade conspiracy, has not
been by direct concert, it grows out
of a universal popular revolt against
corporation abuse. injustice and tyr
amy and rising determination to put
stop t. them.
What is thus transporting means sim
ply that the time has gone by when
the Standard Oil or any other con-
spring corporations, no matter how
powerful and cunning, can with inn
punity manipulate the laws, the courts
and the executive administrations to
it's unlawful purpose. It is not riot,
but revolution of public sentiment
which Illicit trade conspiracies are
facing. Until the offense is definitely
abated, state will certainly follow state
in the exertion of its powers, and the
pressure of the national government
will rapidly increase. Nor will this
righteous war cease until the suprem-
acy of public authority for equal rights
in industry and trade shall be YER
itably and explicitly acknowledged and
realized.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17
POLITICAL DRIFT.


Bostbnians object 10 striking the name
Of q dead man from the list Of aldermen
elect lie would do less harm than live
one.
Minnesota piled up a big majority Tor
eonstitutional amendment granting farm-
ers the right to pcddie their own produce
without securing license
Simon Guggenheim. Colorados favorite
for the United States senate, will give the
Smelling trust representative in the
upper house. The Rubber trust is still
outside the broastworlSs.
Senator Dryden's political rock Of Gibral-
tar Is not as solid as the pictures make "
appear. His home county. town and ward
threw him over the procipioe and his hold
on the New Jersey senatorship is palm
fully precarious.
After the result Of the election in Penn
sylvania had become known Governor
PennypaclSer said; "The people of Penn
sylvania are both honest and intelligent"
Pennypacker is one of our greatest uncon-
sclous humorists
oklahoma went democratic the first time
1t had chance, but that often happens
to new states. Maine was democratic
hundred years ago OF so. and Pennsyl-
vania was once a democratic stronghold.
Let not Oklahoma throw up the sponge
in despair.
James T. McDermott, who will repre-
sent Packingtown, Ill, in the next con-
gress, began life as messenger boy
picked up telegraphy and left the city to
begin the campaign which won for him
seat in the national house Of representa-
tives. He is "a years old and a democrat.
To gain the negro vote Chicago republic
cans nominated a negro for associate JUS
tice OF the municipal court, and he was
elected-to the surprise and CONSERVATION
Of the men who brought about his nom
ination. Now a demand is being made
through some of the Chicago newspa pers
that the negro resign-that his election
was an accident and that he can serve
no good purpose in remaining.
Governor Charles Hughes is the thirty
ninth chief executive OF New York. OF
his predecessors three were elected presl-
dent, one vice president, one chief justice
and ten were chosen\ United States sena-
tors. George Clinton was the first gov
ernor elected in 1777 to succeed William
Tryon, the last OF the colonial governors.
The total vote cast in New York in 1904
was, ten times greater than the vote for
Andrew Jackson in 1894
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17
FREE pass REFORM

The discussions at the meeting OF
general passenger agents of the west
ern roads indicate a strong disposition.
to abolish free passes after January 1,
the same as If the legislatures of air
the states had already made them un-
lawful, and it is now regarded as
highly probable that such plan may
be formally agreed on within a short
time. The point is insisted upon that
state passes, though they might be
lawful between points within a state,
would certainly be used for continu-
Gus trips across state lines, thus sub
iecting the carrier to all the penalties
of the new national anti-pass prohibit
ton under the construction given by
the Interstate Commerce commission.
But the disposition of the western
roads, out of whatever considerations
It may arise, is worthy of commenda-
ton and all possible encouragement,
the point being precisely what is de-
manded by the public. 1t should rem
der only the more certain stringent
anti-pass legislation by every state leg
islature that meets this winter. be-
cause the roads need both such moral
and the legal support to maintain
them against pressure for free trans
portation favors, even If disposed to
abolish them. Time and again has
there heretofore been similar talk to-
ward the close of the year of cutting
off passes. but it is familiar history
that little ever came of it.
The roads will be wise to make a
virtue of necessity. and to be fore
handed in free transportation reform.
With the national law in full force
as to interstate travel, with passes un-
lawful in states like Ohio, Wisconsin
and Washington, and with an over
whelming and universal public senti-
ment demanding destruction OF the
abuse root and branch, it is indeed q
question of only a little time when
compulsion of the law will be put
upon the carriers everywhere.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17
MIR BRYAN's INGENUoUsNnss.
Expert work in Explaining Away
Defeats.


Defeats.
Portland Oregonlan
Mr. Bryan has something to say about
the results of the recent election, prob
ably because he thought he was expected
to say something. He finds much I'm the
situation to console the democracy and he
thinks Mr.. Hearst ought TO feel good he
cause his heroic struggle brought victory
TO the rest of the ticket. As tho rest OF
the ticket stood FOR the same principIes
for which he commended, Il is evident that
he has been indicated on the position
taken, and this must be more gratifying
to him than any personal victory could he. -
Mr.. Bryan has had a great deal of eN-
perienee in explaining away defeats. and
In demonstrating that what appears Ia
! everybody else TO be a crushing poIitica,
disaster is In reality a great triumph OF
principle for the losing party or candidate
He has explained so much and SO often
that he is able to shut his eyes TO the
most obvious facts and to open his mouth
TO Interpretations both ridiculous and nm
true. The result in New York was a dis
/ unct ana unquestonable reputation of
Hearst and the Hearst methods ana prin-
elples' otherwise known as Hearstisn.
There was practically no other issue. In
deed, Hearst was the sole issue. The neo-
! pie OF New York, or majority Of them.
did not believe IN him or ia his professions.
On the contrary, they were frightened into
an open rejection OF the whole scheme Of
Hearstism. To be sure. Hearst professed
to stand for certain reforms in which the
great body Of the public IL profoundly in
terested' and is determined shall be carried
out. But Hughes by his personal character
ana his record for achievement gave better
guaranty than his opponent that they
would be carried out, and he was elected.
Every Intelligent man knows what the
issue was IN New York, and how II was
ueterinineo' Why does Mr.. Bryan pretend
lhat ne does not and say that Hearstism
was triumphant while Hearst was beatan9
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17
ULTIMATUM TO MAGOON.
Cuban Patriots shout for once ana
an Appropriation.

an Appropriation.
New York Tribune.
II is reported that the Cuban liberal lead
ers have presented practical "ultimatum'
to Governor Magoon. They don't want TO
play any more unless he will give them all
the moves in the game which they want
He must make clean sweep of their po-
litical opponents and give them all the Off
ces. Otherwise they win refuse longer to
Cooperate with him. They will boycott
him. They will protest against his remains
ing there any longer, and, indeed. against
any further american occupation and con.
troll Of the island. What is he there for,
they want to know, If not to give them the
offices? What business had the United
States to intervene. excepting for the ex-
allied purpose Of turning out the ms and
putting in the outs?
Apart from the humor Of tho thing. the
exquisitely comic notion Of their thus try
ing to dictate politics TO Governor Magoon,
such an attitude is deplorable and almost
disheartening. It evinces a radically false
view and estimate of the whole situation
and of the relation of the United States 10
Cuban affairs. In fact. this very protest, or
threatened protest against American occu-
patton unless for the sake of partisan gain,
is itself one Of the strongest arguments for
such occupation. 1t presents in a most con-
vincing light the need OF occupation until
such time as the Cubans shall come to a
more reasonable frame OF mind For the
question is not one of government by this
party or By that party. but OF any govern
ment at abby the people OF Cuba.
| The United States cares nothing for con-
servative or liberal, for whig or periwhisi
It is no party 90 fractional rivalries In
Cuba. 1t did not intervene in behalf of any
faction. and Governor lAfagoon is not there
to put one party out and another IN power.
The Cubans are expected to be able to set
\ tie all such matters among themselves. in
decent and orderly manner, when they are
again intrusted with self-government For
the present, party government has ceased
to exist in Cuba. There Is simply Ameri-
can government, at the impartial hands NJ
| Charles IL Magoon
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

the classified service further limits the
possibilities and opportunities of billeting
party hacks upon the federal cvil service.
The good work goes steadily on. When
the time comes that the army Of federal
employees in charge of the postofiices shall
be drafted without reference 10 political
nclining and retained so long as they
are efficient the last great stronghold of
fully stormed.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17
MORE REBATE coNVICTIoNs.


The New York Central has again
been found by jury in federal court
guilty of rebating in favor of the
Sugar trust, 1t having been only few
weeks since the same road was con
victed on similar charges and along
with its chief freight official subjected
to heavy penalties. The result gives
additional point to the comment of
the defendant company's counsel In
the latter prosecution. that You can
not defend rebate cases in existing
public sentiment" The road indeed
did not attempt the second time 70
deny that rebates amounting to $685.
600 had been paid to the Sugar trust.
but employed the ablest attorneys in
the United States to devise technical
construction that would open a way
for escape. but Jared no better before
the court than before the jury.
Both courts and juries, fortunately
for the public interest and right. are
now showing a disposition IN such
cases TO go 70 the root of the matter,
disregardlng the technical refinements
and tricks which for decades baaled
effort TO punish the unlawful discrimi-
nations of the transportation eompan-
les. It is indeed a change when 50
powerful a road as the New York Cen
trail is no longer powerful enough to
have It's way with courts and juries.
and especially when its conviction car
ries with Il also moral certainty OF
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

The Omaha Water board has ways
that are peculiar, Inasmuch as the
members have not been overburdened
with work beyond drawing warrants
for their own salaries they might at
least favor the water company with a
courteous acknowledgment of its Off
cial communications. The water COM
pany has presented proposition to
remedy an admitted defect of our pres
ent water service. If the Water board
has any better solution it should WORK
out its details and make a counter
proposition.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

Kansas city star.

The volume OF letters now reaching tho
War department protesting against the
discharge without honor, Of three COM
panies Of the 1wenty-hfth infantry, a
negro regiment, shows a sentiment Of fair
play toward the colored race that Is ouite
encouraging. II has been a pleasing sur.
prise TO witness the feeling which this in
cldent has aroused all over the country.
The strong manifestation OF sympathy for
the negro soldiers who suffer IN this affair
without blame shows again the one touch
Of nature which makes the whole world
kin, even without respect 10 color. Il
indicates, unmistakably, that SOME pro-
vision FOR the reinlistment OF the dis
charged men through the recommendation
OF their officers would be gratifying 70 the
public
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

The statements made by Omaha's
national banks in response TO the last
call of the comptroller of currency dis
closes gratifying conditions in these
financial institutions. Not only are the
deposits and discounts greater than
they were a year ago, but the total re-
sources of the banks show. a very
healthy increase. The banks cannot
make money except in consequence OF
business prosperity.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

Mayor Danlman takes the right
stand on the question of Greater
Omaha. If he can bring about under
his administration the expansion Of
the city by consolidating under one
government all the population which
now forms one community. he will
have achieved something for which he
will be entitled to credit in all time to
come.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

The suit which the city promises to
bring against a former police court
clerk and his bondsmen for alleged dis
crepancies OF accounts certified to by
the city comptroller will give Omaha
taxpayers a chance to find out not only
whether they have any elective audit
of municipal accounts, but also
whether guaranty bonds guarantee
ANYTHING.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17
WHO WOULD WOO By RuLEs


Clinton scollard IN New York Sun
Now, who would WOO BY ruler
ana who would WOO by rote2
lie that were such a fool
should wear a motley coat.
/ said unto my sweet
you are my morning glow.
Before your Joyous feet
The tides Of singing 60.
II ind you In the flower
Rose, lily, aster-fiame:
You bring 10 every hour
A rapture without name.
Your grace Is In the cloud
That floats above the earth.
No wind voice speaks aloud
That echoes not your mirth
4 feel your gentleness
In rain on quiet ewes.
And your desired caress
Ia the soft touch Of leaves. &"
NY sweets eyes were as tair
- twilight tide. Said she,
mo motley. sir you wear.
But loves true livery
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

That Tennessee man who advances
the proposition TO sentence all va
grants 10 work on the Panama canal
must be in league with some railroad
magnates who want to delay compile
ton OF the big ditch.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

The BarOer Asphalt company,
caught substituting cheaper material
than specified in the contract at Phila-
delphia, boldly announced that IL had
IAN understanding" with city ohicials.
Mayor Weaver apparently returned TO
the reservation" too soon.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17
mo- nead Id Hnndmritinr.
Baltimore American

II may be only a coincidence. but, fol-
lowing close upon Hughes election. the
street railroad IN New York. which has
been having pitched battles with it's pas
sengers, has started reforms. the Insurance
cases are TO be prosecuted and Uncle Sam
has got after the New York lee trust. But
even condolences can be made very en-
couFag ing.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

The decision of Ohio to compel in
dicted oil men to plead to indictments
in person shows that the line between
respectable and disreputable law
breakers is becoming fainter.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

Governor-elect Sheldon will have his
mettle tested first in running the
gauntlet of the Office seekers. When
he gets out of that scrimmage he ought
to be pretty we'll hardened for a tussle
with the legislative lobbyists.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17
BaltIn.ora AmerIoan

II would be a strange trick Of destiny II
David Bennett Hill he most conspicuous in
history as the democratic leader who forced
a New York state convention 10 adopt a
platform declaring for state or govern
ment ownership Of coal mines, and that
william Jennings Bryan only played sec
ond socialistic hddle IN advocating govern
ment ownership Of railroads
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

The rule IN the case OF the Brazil
ian ambassador must mean that IL a
man is eligible 20 represent his nation
at Washington the United States viii
not inquire into HIS previous record.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

Congressman-eleet Hobson evidently
thinks the spirit of Genghis Kahn ac-
tuaees Japan. when others believe II
70 be Influenced by the shade of Con-
fueius-but both are possibly mis-
taken.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

NJ. Lebaudy is making better prog
rcss in managing alrships than he did
as emperor of Sahara and is undoubt-
eddy doing more for the glory of
France. H
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

The national grange claims the
credit of taking the tax from denatur-
lied alcohol, but common farmers will
withhold pIaudits until they are per-
mitted to convert their unsaleable
products into the liquid.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

According to new postofice orders
letter carriers will no longer be per-
mitted TO exchange gossip on the back
stoop. but must leave their cards at the
front door. r as
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

Perhaps Governor Cummins really
believes Lee and Jackson win in time
como to be considered as patriotic as
Grant and sherman. but he may
amend this statement as he did that
OF tarih revision.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

New York is excited over a zoolog-
lcal woman with head like rat and
a body like a pig The excitement
over the recent political campaign is
having its logical effect
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

With Mexico compelled TO levy an
export tax on silver dollars TO keep
them at home, the law of supply ahd
demand seems to operate without the
aid or consent of any nation on earth.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

The street car stove Will soon bios
som into full light and put the con-
ductor up against the passenger who
is too hot and the passenger who is too
cold.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

In his quest for ONCE as democratic
candidate for attorney general Lysle
Z Abbott confesses 20 having spent
pearly $500. Candidate Abbott has
the consolation that he got his moneys
Worth IN newspaper advertising, other
wise barred By the professional code.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-11-17

The state OF Washington is facing
a real problem in the matter Of dispo-
sition Of storm water so it will not
drive residents out of their homes. r.
rigation experts should he in demand.