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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23
THE SEALING QUESTION AGAIN

THE SEALING QUESTION AGAIN,
There is to be another effort to settle
the sealing question in the Pacific. 1t
has been subject of controversy for
years. at times menacing to peace be-
tween this country and Great Britain,
but all past efforts TO reach a final sat
isfactory settlement have been futile.
1t is now proposed to have an interna-
tional convention TO which Japan and
Russia will be parties, as well as the
United States and Great Britain. The
difficulty in the way Of an agreement
is that the opponents of pelagic sealing
are those who possess seal islands, while
on the other hand the advocates of the
method are those who would be shut out
altogether by policy Of prohibition.
The opposition comes chiefly from
Canada, some of whose people find the
killing of seal in the open sea very
profitable, and it has been suggested
that this opposition might be quieted IL
our government would buy the outfits
of present sealers. This is n suggestion,
however, Of very doubtful expediency,
for were the government to do this now
it would very likely be called upon in
few years to repeat the experiment.
Pelagic sealing, which is carried on
Unfortunately has greatly deprecated
the value OF the seal fisheries, so that
our government in recent years has
not derived from them the revenue it
should have had. Continuance of 1t
must inevitably in time destroy the
fisheries, which would be n serious loss
not alone to this country, but to others
There ought to be on the part Of all
the nations concerned a keen interest
in the question of protecting the seal
against the marauders who kill them in
the open sea without discrimination. Per-
haps an international convention would
arouse such an interest and lead to a
settlement of the long-pending ques-
ton.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23
GERMANr OFFENDED

The declaration of the Chinese minis
ter to the United States that Germany
and Germans were largely responsible
for the present troubles within the Chi
nese empire gave offense TO the German
government However well founded
the statement, il was certainly undiplo-
matte and the resentment felt Mt Der
lin Is entirely natural. OF course an
explanation has been asked for and I'M
doubtedly satisfactory one Will
promptly be given. Some reports from
Washington express the opinion that
serious trouble between the two coun-
tries may grow out of it. but there is
not the slightest probability of this. In
cidents of this character very rarely
lead to trouble of consequence. 1t was
an indiscretion on the part of the min
lister that can easily be atoned for on
the part of his government and doubt
less it will he found most ready and
willing to make any amend which the
German government shall desire. 1t
may even go so far as to humiliate the
minister by recalling him and depriving
him of all official standing, especially
as to the diplomatic service.
Meanwhile, there undoubtedly is some
foundation for his charge. 1t is pretty
generally understood that Germany is
not wholly satisfied with such Chinese
territory as she now holds and would
unhesitatingly avail herself Of an OPP
portunity to extend 1t. Moreover, her
influence at Peking is not so great as
she would like. That Germans have
had any direct agency or influence in
creating existing disturbed conditions
in China is scarcely credible, yet it is
by no means impossible. They are very
eager to secure Chinese trade and in
their efforts to do this might not be
averse to melting hostility to the trade
of other countries. There may be some
surprising disclosures in regard to this
when the declaration of the Chinese
minister at Washington comes to be
explained.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23
Imprisonment for Rebaters.

INV Il OH , Evening fOSl.
The country is aroused to the evil OF
rebates, and public sentiment will GER
tainly support a determined prosecution
of the offenders, Why not then, attempt
to punish wholesale theft as vigorously
as retail? Why not place the man who
steals another's business by means of re-
bates where we put the man who steals
a loaf of bread? 1t might empty an oc-
casional chair at the cabinet table, 1t
might decrease the contributions to col
leges and foreign missions and campaign
funds; it might multiply the nervous dis
orders to which financial magnates are
subject. But 1t would increase prodigiously
the popular respect for law, and would go
far to restore confidence in the working
of democratic government Incidentally, it
would kill the rebate.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23
SCRAMBLE FOR oouNc1LMANrc SEAT

SCRAMBLE FOR COUNCILMANIC SEATS
BY the time the filings for places on
the primary election ballot are all in
one week from next Saturday more than
100 citizens, ambitious to hold seats in
the next city council, will have sub
mitted their names for popular approval
on the republican, democratic and So
cialist tickets. More than 100 of these
filings will be by republicans and the
numerical difference simply emphasizes
the preponderance of the republican
vote.
This scramble for councilmanic seats
is suggestive. The eagerness for these
positions on the part of very large
majority of the men whose names have
been filed not merely indicates that the
raise from 5000 to $500 a year in the
pay of councilmen is a temptation to
men who could not earn S125 month
in any other calling, but affords a strik-
ing proof that a position in the council
is coveted because of the opportunities
it affords for side graft, derived from
various sources but especially from
public utility corporations.
Under the recent decisions of the fed
eral and state courts in these parts these
corporations must either own a controll-
ing majority of the council or submit
to periodic raids and ruinous regula-
tions. If the council can arbitrarily fix
street car fares, water, gas, electric
light and telephone tolls, the managers
of these corporations naturally feel
that there is no safety for their con-
Germs except in the election of safe
men" Imbued with this conviction,
they make it their business to project
into the councilmanic race men who are
venal and can be counted on to stay
bought for at least one term.
Managers of public utility corporations
do not. however, always agree upon safe
men. The manager of the electric light
company does not agree with the man.
ager of the gas company, for example,
and the manager of the gas company
may not always agree with the man.
ager of the street railway company, al
though some stockholders are inter-
ested in both. These companies in turn
may not agree with the telephone com
pany or the water company, which of
late, however. has been neutralized by
the creation of the Water board.
Between these concordant and con-
fiicting interests. however the ordinary
citizen who desires the council 10 repre-
sent the interests of the taxpayers rather
than those of any public utility corpor-
alton, finds himself between the upper
and the neither milestone. His influence
in the primary battle is comparatively
infinitesimal unless all the other men
like him can reach common under
standing regarding candidates who can
be trusted most and would stay straight
the longest-for. after all. few, very
few, men who go into the council
straight stand the fiery ordeal like hon
est money that comes out OF the melt
ing pot worth as much as 1t was when
il went in,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

pendent operator compelled to pay full
market
Tire decision declares that the purpose
of the interstate commerce act is to
compel the carrier as public agent to
give equal treatment to all, and If ny
the mere fact OF purchasing and selling
merchandise to he transported car
rier is endowed with the power of dis
charging the published rate, 1t becomes
apparent that the carrier possesses the
right to treat the owners of like com
modlties by entirely different rules. The
decision places the interstate law and
the commission upon n higher plane
than either has heretofore occupied
and has revealed that there are methods
Of railroad discrimination which the
law can reach and for which the roads
can be prosecuted in court. 1t places a
degree of power with the commission
heretofore almost entirely lacking and
gives every complainant against rail-
road discrimination the right TO resort
to the courts, certain of redress IL the
complaint can be established. 1t is re-
garded as more vital in Importance
and in its effect than the decision in the
Northern Securities case. since 1t opens
the way for future relief from railroad
exactions through the courts in man.
ner heretofore hardly hoped for. 1t
adds very much to the power of the
government to restrain and control rail-
roads
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23
A SIMPLE REMEDY.
Effective Treatment of the Life In.
surance Ills.

Chicago Tribune.
1t Is possible to multiply suggestions for
the reform of life insurance management
but the real, fundamental. radical, suffi-
cient remedy is to be found in the report
of the committee of the New York legisla-
ture. 1t Is the recommendation that the
companies funds shall be invested only in
certain specified securities.
The kind of securities suggested is per-
fectly well known to bankers 1t is the
kind provided by the New York state laws
for the investment of savings bank funds
and also suggested by Secretary Shaw as
security for deposits of government money
in national banks. Generally speaking,
these are state and municipal bonds on
which interest has not been defaulted, the
first mortgage bonds of railroads that have
paid dividends for a period of years, and
other like securities enumerated in the New
York state laws relating to savings banks.
They are the class of securities prescribed
by probate courts for the investment OF
strictly trust funds. Life insurance moneys
are funds of this description and they
should seek the highest class of investment
as respects security and no other.
The application of the New York state
law relating to savings banks to the in
surance companies would cure nearly all
the evils that now affect the management
Of those companies. There could be no
investment of funds in banks trust COM
panes, pipe lines" or speculative securi-
ties of any kind. If the investments were
thus closely guarded 1t is difficult TO see
how the officers of a company could specu-
late in Its funds. There is no opportunity
for speculation in really first-class invest
ment securities. II the law suggested were
in ODera tiOn there could he no seCrnf ar
rangement by an insurance Official with
j. p. Morgan Co. or anybody else for
the fiotation of collateral bonds or new en-
terprises of any description. The officers
of company would have scarcely any
discretion as to the kind of investments
they should make. Their judgment could
not be affected by indirect brides. There
would be no syndicate profits to divide
among insurance officials and promoters
II the character of the investments were
exactly prescribed by state law.
Some of the other suggested reforms
will be useful. but most of them are simple
corolaries of the fundamental sufficient
remedy provided in the suggestion of the
committee set forth in these words:
'The limiting of the investments of in
surance funds TO standard classes of
securities guaranteed TO pay fixed an
nual revenue and prohibiting the invest
ment of insurance funds in stock of any
character"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

The attempt of the Broatch contingent
TO rally the workingmen of Omaha to
his support as a friend OF labor recalls
significant incident that happened
three or four days preceding the cleo
ton of 1908. A laboring mans meeting
had been called TO discuss candidates
for municipal offices. No sooner had
the meeting begun than Broatch, in his
capacity as police commissioner. sta
toned patrol Of seven police officers
on guard to overawe the workingmen
under the pretense that there might he
trouble.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

Russian army officers who are to be
tried for surrendering in the far east
made the mistake of their lives when
they returned home. The real culprits
have been tried and convicted by the
people, but punishment is suspended be-
cause of the impotency of public senti-
ment in the land of The car.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23
FOR YOU-A MAGAZINE POEM
Somerville Journal.

Somerville Journal
II is sweet TO ride I'm a one-horse shay
BY the dark OF the glistenng dawn.
1t is joy to sprinkle the scattering spray
OF the hose on the verduous lawn.
The air Is fresh with the salt OF the sea,
And the sky Is turquoise blue,
And here sit In the top OF n tree,
And dream sweetheart, of you.
The. air is alight with the CLEAN OF the
dark,
And the CLINT OF the wave-w washed lea.
The stars shine out, each scntilant spark
With a message OF love from me
And here ] sit. while the moonbeams glide
With my pale brow damp with dew,
And the wind and the moon and the rising
tide
Sing ever a song of you
o sweet. tits sweet tout-de-suite 10 think
Through the glammering waste Of years
And TO see I'm the mists, where the shad-
ows sink.
The guerdon of all our fears:
To dream OF the Joy OF the sun-baihea
clines
Where nothing is ever askew,
And Ia sit in the tree-top, and write th'se
rhymes,
With the lit OF the lay, For you"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

duplex telephone system-all adopted
with hurrah and without serious con.
sideration and reflection. 1t goes with
out saying that resolutions to endorse
explorations to the moon and readiust
the orbits OF the planetary system would
have passed-just as readily.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

Attorney General Hadley of Missouri
evidently thinks that until the Standard
Oil company has been penalized for in
fraction of Missouri laws he has no
time to place laurels on the brows Of
New Jersey.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23
Robbery on Legal Lines.

Judge Grosscup recently stated that Ave
men could now gather around a table,
lay a dollar on the table, organize a cor
poration with million dollars capital. re-
pocket the dollar and call IL fully paid
up million dollar corporation. Then they
can lie about their property and sell the
stock to the public. Highway robbery
seems 10 be very crude.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

Mr., Chucovic OF Denver denies the
well defined rumor that he has come to
Omaha to boss the republican primaries
and asserts that he is here only as a
referee for Police Commissioner Broatch
in the impending triangular mayorality
contest. This correction is cheerfully
mada
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23
A Franchise Broker.
Springfield Republican.

Senator Aldrich's visits to the White
House are frequent. and 1t is reported that
the president is reluctant to accept any of
his advice. MIR. President. please keep re-
luctant while the Rhode Islander is about
Compromise with almost anyone else. but
never have it appear that Mr.. Aldrich
brought YOU around. The country has
spotted him as statesman who, at home,
deals in perpetual franchises.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

1t must have been a shock to Secre-
tary Wilson 10 be requested to send ex-
perts to show Nebraskans how to spray
apple trees, but he has come to the front
gloriously and the campaign will begin
in earnest in the spring. Nebraska is
not only in the corn belt. but also in the
fruit belt.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

The senate committee on public build
ings has recommended an appropriation
of 100000 out of the national treasury
for an architectural pile at Kearney.
Kearney is the home Of Attorney Cen
eral Norris Brown, whose sena-
torial bee seems to be buzzing in Sena-
tor Millards flower garden. 'Nuf said.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23
Evidence of Bravery.

chicago ReCOrd- HefdIu.
No one will question the kaisers bravery
now that he has admitted a bunch of
French caricatures of which he is the SUBJ
ject into his realms. Many bold warrior
would rather face rapid-fire gun than
such a weapon.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

Governor Cummins declares he wants
1t distinctly understood that there is no
conflict between his ambitions and SEN
ator Delivers. He is distinctly silent,
however. as to possible conflict between
his ambitions and Secretary Shaw's.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

The sole republican congressman from
North Carolina has been indicted for
violation OF federal law. The gentle
man from North Carolina may be get
ting what belongs to him. but it is wen
10 remember that North Carolina
politics is strenuous and North Carolina
politicians not particularly punctilious
as 10 methods.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

Anything goes in the Nebraska State
Association of Commercial Clubs. Reso-
lutions denouneing postal savings banks
and parcels post legislation; resolutions
to clarity, straighten and deepen the
Missouri river, and resolutions TO throw
the gates OF Omaha wide open for the
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

In seven months imports into the
United States have increased $4,000
600 and exports 100000, which
would indicate the presence of practical
reciprocity OF striking kind in some
quarters
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23
Too slow for HIS Party.

Baltimore American.
II is said that ex-President Cleveland
has expressed little hope OF democracy
at present. owing TO the radical tenden-
cies OF the times. Perhaps. though. Il Is
expecting a little too much OF a. man OF
Mr.. Cleveland's bulk TO keep up a sprint
ing match with these rapid days.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

II Governor Cummins could induce
the Polk county court to call a grand
jury and keep IL in session until the leg
islature adjourns he would clear the
Iowa capital Of professional and unpro-
fessional paid lobbyists quicker and
Keep II clear longer, than by any mes
sage, proclamation or edict which 1t lies
In his power to issue.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

The Armstrong committee report will
be read with interest despite the fact
that it can tell nothing but what has
been known since the evidence was
submitted.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23
Possible Case OF Cold Feet

Chicago Record Herald,
When the American flag gets planted on
the undiscovered continent north of ST.
IBERIA it will undoubtedly be only too glad
to come home just as fast as 1t can with
out waiting for any hints from Russia.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

1t now transpires that The Bee did
not libel Tax Commissioner O'Neill of
South Omaha in it's former discussion of
the city hall site deal.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

Secretary of State Galusha and State
Superintendent McBrien are said to be
involved in a fierce discussion as to
the propriety and improperly of paying
their fare over the railroads while trav-
cling on official business. Inasmuch as
ii is so difficult to divide the official
from semi-official and unofficial trips,
which are by far more extensive and
expensive. the subject under discussion
comes mighty near the danger line. The
proper solution of this complex and
compound problem would be for state
officials to pay their railroad fare on all
occasions. without rebate or draw
back, and resolve themselves into n
committee to call on the next legisla-
ture to enact 2-cent-rate law with a
no-free-rldes-for-anybody attachment.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23
BITS OF WASHINGTON LIFE.
Minor scenes and incidents sketched
ON the spot.

Tenderfeet visiting Washington usually
absorb profound impression of the
scholarly wisdom, stickativeness and
chivalry of the professional guides haunt
ing the capitol. the mall and the monu-
mcnt And their zeal in imparting their
store of Information Is cquRlled only by the
earnestness Of their touch" For un-
numbered years their song has not varied
a note, always pitched in the same key,
its length keeping pace with the size OF
tho tip. But a change for the better is
reported A dash OF mirthfulness is now
thrown into the lucubrations Of the guides,
and they actually try to be funny. One of
the leaders of the profession was plotting
bunch of Marylanders through the
grounds of the Department Of Agriculture
the other day. explaining the wonders Of
the locality. Mr. Guide steered his visitors
to the original navel orange tree, which, he
explained, is the father of all the navel
orange trees in this country; pointed out
the big red oak tree from California and
showed them other wonderful things, all
the time keeping up running fire of con-
versation in explanation of what the de-
partment has done.
why" he said, you folks may think
the scientists in other walks of life have
accomplished wonders. You may believe
that the telephone and the automobile
are remarkable discoveries. 1 grant you
that the wireless telegraph is one of the
great accomplishments of the century, and
doubtless within a few years we shall be
able to turn our faces skyward and see
floating gracefully through the air hun
dreds of fleet airships.
But they amt in it with the agricul-
tural scientists" he declared, with an air
that denoted assurance and superior
knowledge. These fellows over here are
going to startle the world some day.
Come here" he said. pointing to one of
the large green houses. Il want to show
you something"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23
A CONNER bile idea.

TOrtIunu UTeBOHIaH.
Iowa proposes a law that will abolish
explosion of flrecrackers and such things
on July T. Iowa leads the way in all styles
OF prohibition; but let us hope that in this
casor prohibition will prohibit.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

Secretary Bonaparte almost, but not
quite. says that 1t should cost as much
TO keep navy in condition to prevent
war as in condition to conclude it after
It is started.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

AS the, campaign progresses roor-
bachs and canards will be served up in
every style by political fakirs. Look
out for them. ,..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

With japan suggesting the purchase
Of the Philippines, new tissue" may
be found for the democratic party in
1908. ..-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

According to Washington advices, an
other heroic rescue of the congressional
appropriation for the maintenance of
the Indian supply depot at Omaha is
on the boards.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

e. C. RoSEwATER,
Secretary.
Subscribed In my presence and sworn
to before me this 3lst day OF January, 1905.
(SeaD M. II. HUNGATE,
~. Notary Public
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

The 'swineherd' royal family of Ser
via seems unable TO drive its pigs to a
Hungarian market
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23
MIRTHFUL REMARKS.

"Why couldn't George Washington tell a
lie at the cherry trec?" asked the small
boy.
Because" answered his father. who is
a rough and irreverent man. "he was
caught with the goods Washington Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

English Guide-The echo ere In these
mountains is very fine. sir.
Tourist (after shouting "Hellor')-Well.
there is an echo. but It isn't Ineligible.
English Guide-You don't understand the
language, sir. These are Welsh mountains,
y'know.-Cleveland Leader
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23
Hack TO Real Business.

Insurance companies must pay campaign
gifts. First thing we know the insurance
companies will be back In the old and half
forgotten business Of life insurance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

Money does not always talk. What
was spent by insurance company lobby
lists has remained discreetly silent re-
garding its present stopping place.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1906-02-23

"All my threats don't bother him at ALL"
said the collector.
Nor replied the merchant. said We
could go as far as we liked. eh?'
"Well-er-I think the place he mem
toned was farther than you'd like."-Phil-
adelphia Press