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Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
Ability Is UnauestiOned.
Sterling Sun.

Editor Rosewater OF The Bee seems tO
have quite a following over the state for
the ONCE OF United States senator, but
Edward will first have to secure the sup
port Of Omaha before he could be con-
sidered as entered in the race His cleo
tion. We think, would be an Improvement
over any other Omaha man mentioned, in
point OF ability, combined with interest OF
the whole people. RosewateF has always
been very independent republican and
considerable of an Rnti-monopolist; this
combination has probably been the reason
that he has never been able to crafty his
political desires being elected TO the
United States senate. Nobody who knows
him questions his ability.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
Brainy ana Reliable. ~


We have had North Platte and South
Platte in politics for a long time. II divis-
ion geographical we must have let us
make Il east and west Nebraska for
change and name E. Rosewater and Nor
ris Brown for United States senators. The
Quiz and number of other republicans
have stood for p. Rosewater all along for
some place OF honor and public service,
and we are pleased to note the fact that
the prejudices against that brainy and
fearless man are fading away. We were
particularly impressed with this fact when
we felt and saw the evident good will uni
versally entertained toward him at the
recent state press meeting. E. Rosewater
has been fought against by men of his
own party more than any other Nebra ska
republican, but he still survives. and in
fact has usually been correct in his posi-
tons on public questions. In the senate
he would command immediate attention,
as much as many of the older members
Of that body, for he is known everywhere
and is everywhere recognized as one of
our brainiest and most reliable men. Let
us make him senator once and see what
he will do. One thing, he will not sell us
out, neither will he stand for the great
public enemies Of the day.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
Pioneer Of Anti-Monopoly.


The only logical anti-corporation and anti
monopoly candidate in the ranks of the
republican party is Edward Rosewater. the
founder Of The Omaha Bee. He was the
man who sowed the anti-monopoly seed
that took such frm root among the peo-
pie OF Nebraska and which brought the
harvest in the shape of the alliance move
ment that swept the state. True, like
Bryan, he is welded to his party, and
when the time came to lead and control the
storm he had raised he disappointed the
expectations OF friends and foes alike, as
he has on several other occasions. But
under all he has remained true to anti
monopolistic and snti-corporation prin-
ciples. He is an advocate OF the postal
telegraph system and postal savings banks.
He is the brainest living republican Of Ne
braska. No one has done more to uphold
the reputation Of Nebraska than Edward
Rosewater. He would be an industrious,
interchangeable, influential and TO Nebraska
a valuable member of the United States
senate BY what he has done for the de-
velopment and building up OF Nebraska
he has we'll earned this distinguished
honor We are neither a personal friend
or admirer OF Mr.. Rosewster and we are
under no obligation to him in any man
ner; We do not even receive The Daily
Bee in exchange, but this tribute a due
the man. barring his many faults.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
SOUTHERN METHoDlSTS MEET
Son Many Candidates for BishOp Il IL
Impossible to Pick the
winners.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 6.-Every PEot-
estant church in Birmingham and suburbs
was crowded today TO hear sermons by
the distinguished Methodist divines now
in the city attending the conference Of
the Methodist Episcopal church. one Of
the features Of the day was the address
at the First Methodist Episcopal church
by II. Matsumoto OF Kobe. japan. on con-
ditions that exist In that country. with
especial reference to the missionary and
school work being done in the islands by
the churches Of the United states. Mr..
Matsumoto Is at the head Of one of the
department Methodist schools in Kobe.
During the coming week the conference
expects to get down to the real business Of
the session. There is already much specu-
lation as to who will be elected bishops,
but there are so many mentioned in this
connection that any forecast would be pre-
mature. II lisp robable that but two will
be elected.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
FEW NEW FRENCH DEPUTIES
Elections Follow closely Along Lines
of Present Represen-
triton.


PARIS. May 6-The results thus far
announced in the general parliamentary
elections which were held today show few
changes in the Chamber most Of the former
deputies being reelected. but an extraor-
dinary number Of second ballots will be
necessary I'm Paris The present ballot
gives the opposition a ma iority. but the
second ballot, which will be taken May %.
Is expected TO reproduce the results Of
the 1902 election. when the representation
of the capital was equally divided Never
theless. the government has gained one
seat II is estimated that there was n
record poll of votes
Owing to the excitement caused by the
recent strike and the disorders occasioned
by the taking of inventories Of church prop
erty the polling booths were guarded by
military and police. but the day passed
practically without incident and interven-
tion by the authorities was unnecessary.
Great crowds this evening surrounded the
Hotel Deville the ministry OF the interior
and the newspaper offices. whore results
of the voting were posted. cheering or
hooting when the return OF candidates was
announced. The success of prominent men,
such as MN Brua' a pressense, Millerand.
Lockroy and Mil ~ and Admiral Ben-
aime, was greeted q. 7thusiasm. Mar
eel Habert, director u. y League Of Pa
triots. was defeated ?.
Police and cavalry T. prevented
demonstrations by the d 4 Y element
and good humor was gener. Y. r. valent.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
TRIPLET CAUGHT AT Ell PASo
Bured Acroas the Border
from Mexico.

Ell PAsO. Tex. May 6.-special Tele-
gram.)--A refugee frow Justice for months,
Aguia Triplet, wanted in Omaha in con-
necton with public land frauds, was ar
rested here today by the United States
secret service agent at Omaha, who has
been with him for three months past in the
sister republic.
The agent located Triplet in Chihuahua,
Mexico. and engaged board at the same
place, posing as mining man. He became
Triplets friend and offered to ''let him in"
on proposition. Triplet accepted and they
came to El Paso "to fix up the papers"
As soon as the train crossed the line the
secret service man made Triplet a prisoner
and he is now behind the bars in this city.
Triplet does not deny his identity, but
takes the matter philosophicslly and con-
graduates the government agent on his
work.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
ALL QUIET in COL REGION
Miners Confidently Expect Agreement
which VIII Permit Them ts
Resume Work.

SCRANTON, Pa. May 6.-Nothink de-
veloped today to disturb the general be-
lief that a strike OF the anthracite mine
workers had been averted. There seems
to be every assurance that the sub-seale
committee Of the organization. which will
so to New York early tomorrow morning
for q conference tomorrow afternoon with
the operators will be assured by the latter
that there will be no discrimination shown
in case the men are ordered back to work
and the term the agreement IL 10 last will
be readily agreed upon.
The sub-scale committee is composed OF
President Mitchell. the three district pres
idents and three district secretaries. These
viii return to this city from New York
after the conference tomorrow afternoon
and will report to the convention Tuesday
afternoon al a special session TO be held
In Music hall. II is expected that the con-
vention will ratify their report and vote
for resumption of work on Monday May
IA, under the award OF the Anthracits
Strike commission. While President
Mitchell would prefer an agreement for
two years, both he and the other members
of the committee. IL Is understood, win
bow 20 the wishes OF the operat tors and
accept an agreement for three years if
the latter 40 desire It.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
UNCLE SANS RELIEF WORK
Two Men at Washington Who Set the
Machinery in Motion,
WAR OFFICE HEADS GET BUSY QUICKLY
Chief of stan Bell and Quartermaster
General Humphrey Plug Away
Day and Night as f
War We're Coming.
CFrom a stan Correspondent

WASHINGTON, May ESPECIAL. Dur
ing all the trying days Immediately follow
ing the earthquake and hre in San Fran
cisco the brtnt of moving troops and sup
plies and organizing systematic relief camps
for the stricken people about the Golden
Gate devolved upon two men OF tho War
department-James Franklin Bell, chief OF
staff and Charles F. Humphrey, quarter
master general. When the news reached
Washington of the awful disaster these
two men went to work Immediately, and
so prompt were they in responding to the
appeal for help that within twelve hours
troops and supplies were on their way to
the scenes Of desolation. Day and night
these two men worked-HumphTey In his
shirt sleeves, before a high desk much like
that used by bookkeepers in big counting
rooms. while General Bell, in room in
the second story of the big building held
hourly conferences with the secretary Of
war and the members of tho stan, looking
to the speedest and most efficient way of
relieving the needs Of the people. II looked
for all the world during those days as if
we were once more in the throes Of war.
At night the war office was as brilliant as
in the daytime. Ohicers hurried to ana fro.
The ceaseless click OF telegraph instruments
told its own story of what the War depart
ment was doing for the succor OF those
who had been reduced from ahiuence to
positive need.
It can be said with truth that BriRader
General Humphrey largely bore the brunt
of the first few days of getting relief to
the people Of San Francisco and other
California cities In need Of assistance. His
comprehensive knowledge of the location
of available troops and supplies stood him
in large service Without reference to re-
ports his brain seemed to be an encycIo-
pedia Of needful military information as
he gave orders to half dozen stenograph-
ers, as well as keeping the heads of these
departments everlastingly plugging away in
order that there should be no delay in
carrying out the wishes Of the president
and the secretary of war. While Funston 8
work was necessarily more spectacular,
because he was on the ground the quiet,
steady movement OF troops and supplies
into San Francisco by reason Of the ability
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
BIG SHIP STILL ON THE BAR
Naval officers Express No Fears Ex-
cept In Case of violent
storm

NORFOLK, Va, May 6-Despite the ef-
forts of three of the most powerful wreck
ing tugs in the service OF the United States
government the new battleship Rhode Is
land is still ashore off York Spit, within
Chesapeake bay. While the big ship, nc
cording to opinions OF officials. is in no
immediate danger, there is some uneasiness
felt for its safety should sudden severe
blow come up the coast.
on York Spit, where the battleship lies
helpless, there are numerous shoals that
extend far out near the main channel.
These shoals are marked with buoys Other
ships have stranded near rne scene OF tho
mishap to the Rhode Island. The shoals
in this portion of Chesapeake bag are
treacherous and captains of vessels un-
familiar with the channel are liable to
come to grief IL they attempt to enter
York river without the assistance OF . local
pilot.
Captain Gsrst Of the Fshoae Island has
been I'll and naval officers express the opfus
ion that he was not in command when the
ship struck. 1t is generally believed that
the ship in attempting to enter York river
before daybreak got out of the channel
or the pilot lost his bearings by misty
weather.
big ship at the next high tide without the
assistance of outside tugs. The tugs now
standing by the stranded warship are the
Uncas, Hercules and Mohawk. the first
named of the Atlantic fleet and the last
two stationed at the navy yard here.
Late reports from the Rhode Island say
the ship is still hard aground. There Is
no hope that the big fighter will be pulled
into deep water on the next high tide un-
less a favorable wind arises to Assist the
powerful tugs. The condition OF the ship
is reported to be unfavornble. The govern
ment officials decline to give out informa-
tion other than the bare statement that
the ship is still ashore
Members of the Virginia Pilot's aSsoeia-
tion say the ship Is in serious condition
The bottom at the mouth OF York river Is
hard one, and old pilots declare a ship
as heavy as the Rhode Island, IL It re-
mains ashore in that vicinity any length
OF time, must meet with serious injury.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
Integrity stands the Test.
Arcadia Chamnion.


Without any attempt or declaration to
the effect that he is a candidate at all.
Edward Rosewater is the leading candi-
date for United States senator from Ne
braska. There are a good many reasons
why this is true. In the frst place, he is
man who is we'll known throughout
the state and hation. Not as one who
from circumstances or accident has loomed
before the public eye; not as one who Is
being urged by hard and fast combina-
ton, working through a circle of news
papers, but as a man who has been active
in tho affairs of the state for over quar-
ter OF a century. taking decided stand
on every issue and hghting it out on that
line. Men who have been his political
enemies cannot but help admire him, and
none of them have ever bested him. His
integrity has stood the test through many
and many a hard fought political struggle.
His ability as a man who does things Is
not questioned These are the reasons why
Edward RosewRter Is nearer the people
today than any man mentioned in connec-
ton with the senatorship.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
Has Not iu the Least Changed His Views
on the Question,
ALLISON AMENDMENT ONLY DEcLARAToW
In No Way Impsis the Vitality Of the
Hepburn Measure.
WOULD LIKE SOME OTHER AMENDMENTS
These, However. Are Not Vital aud ne
Considers Bill Longest step
Ever Taken on the
Rate Problem.

WASHINGTON. May s. - President
Roosevelt today reiterated his views on
railroad rate legislation IN a telegram sent
to the legislative committee Of tho Penn
sylvsnia State grange The telegram fol-
lows:
WASHINGTON, May 6-Telegram re-
ceived. am happy to tell you that not
only am I standing on my original post
ton as regards rate legislation, hut II
seems likely that congress viii take this
position, too. The Hepburn hill meets my
views, as have from the beginning stated.
The Allison amendment Is only declaratory
of what the Hepburn bill must mean,
supposing II TO be constitutional and no
genuine friend OF the bill can object TO
II without stultlfying himself. In addition.
/ should be glad TO get certain amend
ments, such as those commonly known as
the Long and Overman amendments, but
they are not vital, and even without then.
the Hepburn bill, with the Allison ameud-
ment, contains practically what I have,
both originally and since, asked for, and IL
enacted into law II will represent the
longest step ever yet taken In the direc-
ton of solving the railway rate problem.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
INSISTS eAPAN is NOT DEAD
Companion of Maxim GOrky Says
CabIeEram Has Been Received
from Priest.

CHICAGO. May 6.-"Father Gapon has
not been lynched by Russian anarchists.
On the contrary. he is in Switzerland, alive
and well. as I positively know" said Ivon
Ivanovitch Narodny IN an address before
a socialist gathering on the north side this
afternoon. Narodny came to the United
States with Maxim Gorky and was sub
stituted for Gorky as the principal speaker
at the socialist meeting on account Of
Gorky's Illness.
The meeting was held under the auspices
OF the Industrial Workers OF the World
as a protest against the arrest OF Haywood
and Meyer of the Western Federation of
Miners In connection with the assassination
Of former Governor Frank steunenberg of
Idaho.
Narody added that only last Monday \
mutual friend in Washington, d. c.. had
received a cablegram from Father Gapon
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
logical Man for the Place.
SCHUYLER Free Lance.


The man wlIom the republicans ought to
elect to the United States senate IL Ed
ward Rosewater. He is the logical candi-
date OF that party, now that the chief
issue before the people is the railroad
question, put forward by the influence of
President Roosevelt. Rosewater is the pio-
neer in this and has fought for It in sea-
son and out OF season and stood for II
when II seemed that he stood alone He
has bsttled for II in the ranks Of his
party on all occasions and has sacrificed
his political ambitions In fighting railroad
tools in his party ranks. The republican
party has not an abler nor more honorable
man in its ranks than Edward RosewateF,
and he would be a credit to his state In the
upper house of congress. He is a pioneer
of Nebraska who has always stood up
for the state. and the republican party
would honor itself by honoring him. Up
starts like Norris Brown better serve for
q time In the ranks ere they ask such
great rewards as this. Rosewater is en-
titled to the senatorship for a long and
faithful service along the lines his party
has finally come to by the personal pres
tige OF Theodore Roosevelt, who is really
newcomer aside veteran like Rose
water. The FREQ Lance editor is an ad-
mirer Of Edward Rosewater. We have
been in the newspaper work for twenty
years and have closely watched his course,
and our admiration is founded upon what
he II and what he has stood for. What
better gauge is there for measuring the
worth OF a man? We like Norris Brown
and give him credit for what he has done.
but his services are nothing compared 10
Rosewater's. There IL one man IN the
republican ranks In Nebraska whose past
says that he is the logical man for United
States senator and ne is the editor OF The
Omaha Bee.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
SULTAN DESIRES TO DEBATE
England. However. stands By the
UItimatum Delivered soms
Days Ago. =

CONsTANTINoPLE. May s--The Snitau
has attempted 20 reopen discussion regard
ing the Tabsh AFFAIR, but the British an-
bassador has declined to do so. II IL re-.
ported that the sultan wishes 70 submit
the question TO The Hague. Owing 10 the
intervention or the feast OF Mulud no reply
10 the note presented 10 the porte last
Thursday by Sir Nicholas OConnor. tho
British ambassador, h expected befors
Wednesday.
LONDON May s--A dispatch TO a news
agency says that the British feet under
Vice Admiral Lord Charles B6rsEfOrd has
arrives in PhAlaTOa -
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
Foremost in Point of Abnity.
Tilden Citizen.

Half score of others have been men
toned as likely to succeed ]. H. Millard
as United States senator from Nebraska,
but the whole bunch combined haven't the
ability that is wrapped up in the small
stature Of Edward Rosewater. No other
man has accomplished so much for the
state nor done SO much toward the sue
cess OF the republican party within its
borders as the editor OF The Bee. His
consistent battle for better and purer poll
tics has made him bitter enemies among
the class that depends upon political graft
for an existence, but his efforts in this
direction should and do command the re-
spect OF the rank and file of republicans.
II he desires to round out his long and
honorable career with term in the United
States senate he richly deserves the distinc-
tion and the independent voters OF the
republican party should make themselves
heard with no uncertainty in his behalf.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
Know where to Find Him.
OsMand Republican.

There is one man in Nebraska who has
worked hard ever since 1871 against rail-
road domination and control, who, to our
mind, should be given the senatorial toga,
and that man Is Edward Rosewater OF
Omaha. The people of Nebraska know
just where to find Rosewater on all these
needed reforms, for he has spent his life
so far in pointing out the evils OF the
railroad lobby and is not an eleventh hour
convert to the new doctrine. The Republi-
can would be pleased to see Mr., Rosewater
made senator.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
strOasest with the Masses.
Table Rock ArRuE.

There Is a growing sentiment throughout
the state for Edward Rosewater for United
States senator In years past Mr.. Rose
water has been a supporter OF the ideas
of honesty In Oficial life, OF oficial control
OF corporations, and many OF the other
theories now advocated by the republican
party, and has made a consistent battle
for them all the years Of his public life.
There is little doubt IN the mind OF the
Argus editor that Mr. Rosewater is stronger
today with the masses OF republicans
throughout the state than he ever was be-
fore.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
In a Class by Himself.
Bancroft Blade.

There is no doubt but what Rosewster
has enemies in every county in the state,
but he is too broad man to take his spite
out on the people. and while he like any
other being might square some personal
grievances. the people as a whole would
not suffer. As to his ability, he has no
equal In the state. a fact tnat is admitted
by his enemies, and compared with Mnlard,
WattleG, Greene and Webster he is in a
class all by himself when IL comes TO repre-
sentinE the people,
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
Always q Known Quantity.
Pavuse RaDuhlfcan

lincoln paper declares that sentiment
over the state Is growing more and more
pronounced I'm favor OF Mr.. Rosewater
Many OF the country papers are urging
his nomination and business men who In
former years have been opposed TO him
now favor his selection As a known
quantity and one OF the most prominent
citizens OF the state. there is no doubt
as to his course of action In fulfilling the
duties OF the responsible position. He is
a pioneesr along the lines OF legislation
demanded by the people today, and pub
licly advocated the principles embodied in
the republican platform when they were
far less popular than now. 1t appears to
the Republican that Mr. Rosewater is pre-
eminentiy the man OF the hour.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
BOMB THR0WER AT ~ low
Governor General of city the Victim
and IL Injured in the
Foot.

MOSCOW, May "A bomb was thrown
at the carriage of Vice Admiral Doubassoff.
governor general OF Moscow. as no WIS
being driven to the palace today. He was
wounded in the foot and his aide-de-camp
and a sentry were killed. The man who
threw the bomb is reported to have been
killed. He wore an oficers uniform.
Access to the palace is barred.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
Best Equipped for Service.
Waterloo Gazette.

1t looks like the held against Omaha.
but with all due respect 10 the field. we
are disposed to stick by the Douglas
county candidate, whoever he may he
and TO add that OF the three ehgibles
In Omaha so far mentioned We believe
Edward Rosewater Is the best equipped
from point OF service to the state and
acquaintance with its needs, and this
county should lay aside personal prejudice
for once and support him.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
Not . ono Idea Man.

Gfand lsiand independent.
The Norfolk News In of the opinion that
IL the republicans OF the state are TO select
candidate on a one-idea platform. the
one idea being anti-oorporation. Hon. Ed
ward ROsewater should be a candidate
which Is the most unkind thing that could
be said Of RosewAter and makes it's OBJ
lection to Norris Brown seem rather
complaint. But neither Mr.. Brown nor Mr.
RoseWater is a one-ideA man and neither
is an anti-corpOration man. Both, however
may be anti-corporation control men.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-05-07
Would Rank HtGh.

There is an apparent growing and strong
sentiment favorable TO the selection OF
Hon. Edward RosewateT as United States
senator TO succeed Mllard. Regardless OF
whatever else may enter into the contest,
and overshadowing objections. is the fact
that it is quite generally recognized that
he would be able to accomplish more for
the state and rank higher among his as
sociRtes than any man that has for years
represented Nebraska in the United States
senate.