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Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15
Mr.. BRYAN AND HIS ,SSrrs

Mr.. Bryan has said that a man worthy
to lead a great cause should be willing
to die for IL. In 1900 Mr.. Bryan said
that II anyone said he had changed his
mind about free silver he was a falsifier.
Yet Mr.. Bryan made the platform of this
year, and that platform has omitted men,
tion of free silver; and Mr.. Bryan says
that n candidate is bound by what the
platform omits as we'll as by what It
contains. Therefore, Mr.. Bryan has
either discarded free silver as a belief
or he has omitted IL this year as a mat
ter OF political expediency, stin believing
in the doctrine. II he still believes in
free silver IT is obvious that he no n
thinks IL necessary to die for it. If he
does not believe in II, then he has been
convinced that he made stupendous mis-
takes in 1896 and 1900. when he forced
the issue on his party.-Kansas City
Times.
Over in Iowa the other day Mr..
Bryan reminded his hearers hat he
has been buried a couple of times and
vas on the spot again ready for a third
interment. Doubtless he feels that he
died for silver in 1896, as it was i'm
possible to find the remains of that
issue after the votes were counted.
He died again for anti-imperialism in
1900, when the country, by an over
whelming majority, decided that the
flag should stay put in the Philippines.
He almost died in 1904 when for reg
ularity's sake he voted for a platform
and a candidate that we're admittedly
most repulsive to him.
The difficulty with Mr.. Bryan is that
in his political r%esurrections he has in
sisted upon bringing the old issues to
life with him. True, he is now offer
ing a panacea for trusts and a plan
insuring bank deposits that are new,
but he has not freed himself OF the old
Issues that still cling to him, carrying
their smell of the grave. He has de-
nounced the republican plans oil
emergency currency and has offered
no assurance that, # elected, he will
not revive the silver question, in case
the money problem should become
acute.
1t is equally pertinent to ask Mr.
Bryan what he would do IL a genera.
revolt against American authority
should occur in the Philippines. The
malcontents in the archipelago are al
ready contending that they will hav,
their Independence at once. in case Of
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15
oN rnrsIpnNrIAL rInINe I1Nn.
Bryan, Colonel Watterson and
the

he COurier-JOurnal.
William Allen White in Emporis Gazette.
One OF the few papers of consequence
supporting Bryan is the Louisville Courier
Journal, edited by the venerable Henry
Wstterson, who has so long been the press
agent Tor the star-eyed goddess OF reform.
The support Of the Courier-Journal is
lukewarm and based upon the theory that
If elected MIR. Bryan couldn't do much
harm. The paper probably takes its pres
ent course in a despairing effort to hold
the democratic party together, and not
with any hope or expectation OF Bryan's
election. In fact, Colonel watterson has
so little use for the Peerless Leader that
he would be disappointed If Taft were de-
feated.
a few months ago Watterson went to the
seashore and wrote letters TO his own
home paper from his lonely bungalow by
the sad sea waves. In those letters he
gave some interesting impressions of the
Peerless One. Here is . sample, showing
what Watterson really thinks of Bryan as
a man and statesman:
Mr.. Bryan seems TO me to carry a mar
row and grudging spirit. This may be
natural, but 1t is unfortunate. l have
watched him closely and l think without
prejudice and I can see nothing of large
min6edness or manly generosity about him
not an iota Of self-abnegation-bbt on the
contrary, the relentless, unforgivlng pur-
pose of an implacable. who has learned
nothing and forgotten nothing since 1895
There is much more equally compliment
tary, and when the colonel grew tired Of
writing his own Impressions he Incorporated
those of other distinguished democrats who
agreed with him. Thus:
Just before Mr.. Bryan's return last
summer a year ago and his bad break at
Madison Square garden, John G. Carlisle
said to me: L know him we'll, and l like
him, but he has no more idea Of the re-
sponsibilities of government than a child
1t would be difficult to improve upon
Mr.. Carlisle's estimate OF the democratic
candidate. 1t is comprehensive; it is alb
solutely true, and so it is not surprising
that Colonel Watterson and many others
who are going through the motions of sup
porting Bryan find it quite impossible to
throw any enthusiasm into the work.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15
WILL MISSOURI snow US,
for senatOrship Between gov
ernOr Folk and GumshOe Bill.
CbicaOO Tribuna

ernOr Folk and GumshOe Bill.
Chicago Tribune.
In Missouri there is a test of good citi-
zenship going on that the whole country
is watching. Save the presidential con-
test, OF course, n the fight for Hughes
in New York no contest claims the inter-
est of the American people from Maine
to California as does this Missouri decision.
For Missouri has a man who belongs to
the nation. AS the best citizenship OF Mis-
souri, claims him, the best citizenship Of
the ration claims him. Not a state Of
the forty-six that would not be proud to
own him, not a state that is not proud OF
him.
On November 3 the democrats of Mis-
souri, rave the opportunity to nominate
for United States senator this man Of Mis-
souri, and of the nation. Joseph w. Folk.
They have the right also OF returning the
present senior senator, William L. Stone.
Can Missouri hesitate between these two?
Not II she knows n man when she sees
one. Not II she realizes her duty to herself
and to the nation in whose highest coun-
sells her representative must have a share.
Folk has Shown" Missouri, the state
where, as we are proudly told, men have to
be Shown" He has shown Missouri what
a brave, straight mar can do against
thieves and corruptionists. He has shown
her what honest government, and able
government, and fearless government are,
and the American people are learning the
lesson he and his kind hnve taught in these
stirring days Of political reform throughout
the land.
Let Missouri give Folk of Missouri to the
nation.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

THE VOYAGE OF THE FLEET.
The wisdom of Admiral Sperry in
refusing to allow the men of the
American feet to leave their ships at
Manila, on account of the health con-
ditions at that port, has been COM
mended by the administration at
Washington and the disappointment of
the Filipinos mitigated by a promise
that the feet shall pay a return visit,
after its visit to japan. Preparations
are now being made for the departure
for Japan, where the mikado and his
people are arranging a lavish welcome.
From the ports of the mikado the feet
will return to Manila early in Decem-
Der when, it is hoped, health condi-
tons will be so improved that off,
GERS and men may go ashore in safety
and enjoy the welcome prepared for
them.
When the fleet leaves Manila in De-
cember it will go to Colombo and then
head straight for Suez, where it is
scheduled to arrive the first week in
January. Visits will be made at Ma
pies, Genoa, Athens, Malta, Algiers,
Leghorn and other ports where the
American flag is rarely seen, and will
then reassemble at Gibraltar in the
first week of February. Then will
come the sail straight for home, the
plan being for the arrival of the feet
at New York on February %, Wash
ington's birthday.
This will complete the longest tour
ever undertaken by a battleship fleet,
including as it has the severest tests
to which ships, officers and men have
ever been put. The worst has already
been passed and all indications are that
the feet will return in February in as
prime condition as when it sailed from
Hampton Roads last summer. 1t has
been the bearer of a message of good
will to the world, along with a modest
demonstration of the nations great
ness.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15
Crops of the Year.
New York Herald.

New York Herald.
The estimate of the corn crop indicates
a Weld of 1855. 29S,OOO bushels, which is
25, zoo. 900 more bushels than the average
corn crop of the ten years 1898 to 1907. The
final estimate of the combined production
of spring and winter wheat is S59,Oo0'COo
bushels against a total Of 6SA0S7,oo 90 bush
els in 1900 OF s94 per cent quality. OF this
total, it is estimated hat the spring
wheat harvest will be 2SS,OOO,OOO bushels.
which is 100000 bushels more than the
yield in 1907. The quality of the crop OF
oats is given as SD per cent, and the es-
timated total yield as 7ss.l6l,OOO bushels
which is Si,OOO.OOO bushels in excess OF last
years oat crop. These figures fully in
dictate that, II tho harvests OF 1908 have
not broken any records, they are neverthe-
less very bountiful and generous.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15
Tafts Playing I'm Great Luck.
Washington Post.

Mr.. Charles p. Tsft's Cubs" met the
enemy in New York and showed him under
The Giants" were formidable, full OF hope,
and the idols OF shouting thousands Of
fans" But the shouts OF their adherents
didn't earn them runs. Perhaps the victory
may augur well for the household of Taft,
Who knows but that the Taft family keeps
a rabbits foot under the old clock on the
mantel, and that a victory for Charles p.
means a victory for William H. also?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15
THE ALL-ABsORBING TOpIc.

Hain't got no time fer sentiment
Bout the shockin' of the fodder,
Hain't got no time to poeti1ey
Ole muse, go way. don't bother.
The russell leaves may revel
On roadside dale inc hill,
But the topic that concerns us mos;
Is the one concerning Bill.
The frost may kiss the pumpkins,
An make the sumachs blush;
The sun caress the orchards, 10,
But we hain't no time fer gusa.
The apples may swing temptingly.
With sunlight on their faces,
But it's up to us to boost our Bill
TO presidential places.
Hain't got no time FER tommy-rot,
Bout blue October skies;
Those old-time sentiments forgot
Bout mothers pumpkin pies.
Can't Versify on rollin' crust
From flour that's white as SNOW
Too busy eXtricatin' oil
From outen campaign dough,
Hain't got no time fer rubberin
After southwark flynn geese,
Or to rhapsodiZe bout summer
A-givin' up the keys
Fer the exit that concerns us all
And causes many a thrill
Is the exit of Ted 10 the timber tall,
Leavin' the keys to Bill
So chase the storms from out yer braiI
The bats from out yer belfry,
And finish out this here campaign
With motives clean and healthy
And when that most auspicious day
Comes round, as such days do,
Jest go an cast Yer vote fer Bill
Which Bill? Its up TO you.
Omaha. BAYoLL NE TREI.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15
Publicity of Campaign Funds.
New York sun (rep.)

NC" lOlh gun NltPsl
A glance over the list OF Bryan contri-
butors, even as 1t stands, discloses vast
vistas of bloated corporations and preda-
tory wealth. We make no point for this,
for the shallow cutlery against trusts
etc. arouses in us the honest dupes and
contempt for the ~posturing humbugs who
exploit It. What occurs to us, however, is
to say that since at least ninety percent of
the business of this country is now con-
Quoted by corporations, the subscription
lists, when they shall finally be published
will show as many ~octopuses on one side
as on the other and-if individuals be hon.
estly identified-rather a predominancy OF
Swollen malefactors" on the side Of Bryan
than that Of Taft.
But the whole thing is nauseating. 1t
almost. though not quite, ~persuades us of
the inability of the American people 10
distinguish plain straightforward politics
from petty sham.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15
Comparative Contrnf.
Emporia. CKan.) Gazette.

II seemed 10 me that my life was vain,
and the prize not worth the toll, TIL I
CHANGED to look at a man in pain, a-nurslng
a LARGE red boil. l sat me down by my
door 10 mourn, ard Pity myself a while
n a woman passed with an aching corn,
and she footed a., mile on mile. l went
one day to the wailing place. TO weep for a
persisted hope and a cripple passed with a
sunny face, a.bsWking his scented soap,
Z said to myself: You blamed old
chump, no reason have you to sigh; it's
wicked 10 weep while ths others hump, nor
wait til the clouds roll byl'
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

In his Chicago speech Mr.. Taft ex-
planned that no judge in the Philip
pines can receive his regular monthly
pay until he files a certificate stating
on honor that he has disposed of all
of the cases submitted to him within
the previous sixty days. That method
might help some in stopping the laws
delays here at home.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

The Treasury department at Wash
ington reports that on October 1 the
total amount of money in circulation
was So, 07S, 299,361. Complaint is made
that the money is circulating so fast
that the campaign t%reasurers can not
catch any of il.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

per cent Of the productive lands in
Cuba and have $3.50, OOO,O 600 invested
in Cuban enterprises, thus making the
maintenance of order in the island of
more Importance than when the United
States went to wat with Spain because
of that nations inability to control a
situation that threatened the peace and
welfare of this country.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

Mr.. Hearst is calling upon John w.
Kern to resign from the democratic
ticket because of his connection with
Tom Taggart and the French Lick
gambling syndicate. 1t is hardly
worth while to bother Mr.. Kern, as he
is going to retire from public life any
way on November 3.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

The Nebraska women now in con-
vention in Omaha are very busy with
their federation work, but not too busy
to enjoy the delightful conditions I'M
der which they are assembled. Omaha
is mighty glad to see these women and
would joyously welcome them every
Nrnnr
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

The interest of the democrats now
in office in the city charter seems to
begin and end in the sections govern
ing the salaries and the citizens of
Omaha are not in a mood at present to
raise the pay of public officials.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

The editor of the World-Herald
could not possibly credit Taft with
local popularity, so he is charging
Hughes with swinging Nebraska into
line for the republican nominee. 1t
was a bitter pill, but he finally swal-
lowed It.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15
ProvokinE the Fireworks.
Chicago RECOMMENDING.

dent Roosevelt as a king. Perhaps the
Boston preacher who suggests that Roose-
Welt he elected president Of the world, with
his headquarters at The Hague, merely
wishes to give Colonel Wattsrson an oppor-
tuHity to send up a few s~kyroeketA
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15
Peril of speed Mania.
New York World.

NOW lUTh NUTIU'
Standing over the body of the little boy
that the big automobile he had been driv-
ing had crippled for life, a New York
chauffeur solemnly raised his right hand
and took an oath never to again drive an
automobile as long as he lived. A better
oath than hat would have been to swear
to be more careful in running the machine.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

Mr.. Taft registered at a plumbers
shop in Cincinnati. and hat will be ex-
use enough for the democrats to
charge him with having relations with
the predatory rich.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

cat the age of So" says Congress
man Sibley, "a man is apt to be a fool
or a philosopher" Mr.. Sibley is so
and pleads guilty to having had an
active correspondence with John D.
ArchbOld.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

"The liberal party" will hold a ma
tional convention at Atlanta in a few
days and nominate Colonel Sidney c..
Tapp for president of the United
States. That name should appeal to
the colonel vote.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

Richard Harding Davis has refused
to take a hand in the Balkan affairs
and It is more than probable that the
powers may decide that a war without
him would not be worth while.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15
The "Hired MANI UnhIred.
New York Sun.

In SON remarks at Havelock, Neb., Mr..
Bryan rang the changes on his old ideas
that the president of the United States was
"a hired man. 1t must occur to his hear
ers whenever he returns TO the subject that
twice before Mr.. Bryan has asked the peo-
pie to hire him and that they have decided
that he was not worthy of the salary and
the house that goes along with it.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

An increase in valuation of the rail
road terminals in Nebraska of n per
cent is a reasonable answer to the
democratic allegation that the repub-
licans increased the farmers and re-
duced the railroad taxes.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

Authorities at Washington are max
ing war on the book worm which has
been doing damage in the congress
sional library. 1t will help some, too,
If the government would make war
on the red-tape worm.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

Belgium desires to reduce its pop
ulation. Well, it would help some if
King Leopold could be induced to
move to Paris or some gay resort
where his peculiar tastes could be sat
isfied.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

The Navy department wants to in
vest in some aeroplanes, but will not
do so until congress makes provision
for raising the wind.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

A Harvard professor is trying to
discover the cause of so much nerv-
among Americans. He should
look at the close finishes in the base
ball leagues.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

Mr.. Bryan Is energetically disturb
ing the atmosphere in Nebraska these
bright October days. but he is not
changing any votes. Nebraska farm
ers are too we'll satisfied with present
conditions 20 want q change
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

The quarrel between the city council
and the city physician supports the
allegation made by The Bee that the
present city government is not eficient.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15
Wiling to Take the Load.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The claim that improper wealth is the
curse Of this country has again been made.
Unhapplly, there are a great many people
who will be only too glad to help share the
improper burden.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

The Young Turks are uneasy"
a y a cable. Yes. and it's about the
time of the year for the old turks, II
they are fat, to begin feeling uneasy.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15
The Speculative I'm Nerve.

Chicago IrIbune,
It is amusing to hear Mr.. Bryan talk of
This ideas" He has none. He is the jack
daw decked with the feathers of other
birds. As regards ideas he is the great
American plagiarist.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

The way his states are dropping
from him in the closing days of
October must make the sultan Of
Turkey feel like ", ]. Bryan.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15
"a BIRD I'm the Hand

CnlCagO MISUNDERSTANDING
The sultan of Turkey acts very much as
IL he feared he would never be able 10 get
another job in case he gave up the one
which he holds.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

Turkey will not be blamed this year
II it asks that Thanksgiving day be
postponed.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

II channels could be dug with words
instead of steam shovels the deep
waterway problem would soon be set
tied.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

1t will serve the Balkans right If
George AIDE and George Cohan begin
writing plays about them.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

1t will take more than a broken
truck 10 stop the Taft train.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15
WHITFIELD TO A POINT.

MY husband, poor man. said Mrs. lap
sling, didn't get a wink of sleep last
He was suffering dreadfully from
the embargo in the small of his back
Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

Chancellor Day is maintaining his
reputation as the most productive Of
the Standard Oil gushers.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

1t was all right to inject ginger into
the campaign, but there is little ex-
cuse for the addition of vitriol.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15
arArrMRNr On CIRCuLATIoN.

State Of Nebraska Douglas County. SIS:
George B Tzschuck, treasurer 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 September, 1908, was
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

Crete has broken away from Turkey
and wants to join a Greek letter fra
ternity.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

rupted Farmer jenkins. rive got one here
thet's putty good an I don't object ter
shown II, either. Here, Tige."-Puck.
How much to take me to the railroad
station2"
with or without your hat, madame?-
New York Press.
when they take women away from the
what will follow"
II will" cried a voice from the audi
ence. -SuCcess,
Think OF the rate at which the earth
rushes through space '
Yes" answered Mr. Chuggins, as he
climbed into his motor car. The earth
hasn't any of these silly old laws about
speed limits to contend with. "-Washineton
Star. . ..
How is your boy getting alons at that
business college ?'.' -
"Splendidly. WheL. he sends me his,
monthly statement of the debts he owes n
is drawn up in such an absolutely correCt
and businesslike form that I always SEND
him my check for the amount without a
murmur. "-Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

They seem to be making a fine
batch of political goulash over in the
Balkans,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

GEORGE B. TZSCHUCK,
Treasurer.
Subscribed IN my presence and sworn to
before me this LIST day OF October, 1905.
(Seai.) ROBERT HUNTER,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

Getting back to names, Mr.. Swindler
is a candidate for treasurer in Pratt
county, Kansas,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

Naval authorities have decided to
build some airships. They should be
careful to get the Wright kind.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

Philadelphia is 225 years old, but
has not yet demonstrated its capacity
for self-government.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15
wHnN OUR or TOWN..

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
pOrsFtIy shOul have The Bee
mailed to them, Address will be
changed "a often a. requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

'And what did the dressmaker say when
the tailor proposed to her?"
"She gave him a fitting answer; told him
he was cut out, and that he needn't press
his suit any further. Boston Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

The voter who refuses to register is
guilty of pernicious inactivity.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

Wasn't that Hague tribunal formed
for the purpose OF capturing things
like the Balkan war clouds?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

81 love Americans and America"
says Hall Game. Thanks. When will
your new book be out, Mr.. Caine?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

II am introducing my patent evcr-ready
tTpuser holder and"
Better move on, young man." inter-
Omaha daily bee., 1908-10-15

Let principle take the place of inspira-
ton Numbered one worker for the up
lift.
wouldn't do for me at ALL" declared
the press humorist. When l haven't an
idea for a joke l nave to eal,"-Louis-
vile Courier-Journal
The Detroit times., 1908-11-05
WE HIT THE LINE
HARD, JIMMIE
PRES. ROOSEVELT.
EXECUTIVE JUeiLANT OVER
TAFT's VICTORY, WRITES
"TolD-YOu.so LETTER."
ROOSEVELT.

WASHINGTON, Nov. STERILIZATION
is the word which fitly describes Pres
ident Roosevelt's feeling after read
ing the late election returns.
I'VE hit The line hard. Jimmie" was
The comment that he addressed 10 his
erst visitor. who happened TO be james
II. GARFIELD, secretary o, the interior.
and a charter member of the lawn
tennis cabinet.
That gas the beginning OF 4 running
nre OF comment on the returns which
the president continued almost with
cut intermlssion during the working
hours OF the day.
The Republican gains in the south,
notably Georgia, pleased Mr.. Roose-
Welt. The president cracked many
Jokes and In many ways gave tokens
OF his e1ultsnt mood.
Looking forward 10 his release from
the presidency, he remarked that his
friend Big Bill" would never get as
much fun out OF the job as he had
got.
Another incident OF the day showed
the presidents joyful mood, for he
gave 10 the newspapers an Il told you
so" letter which he wrote to Senator
Henry Cabot Lodge, OF Massachusetts.
under date OF Oct 26 predicting that
Taft's pluralities east OF the Allegh-
anies would be greater than those OF
four years ago, and that Tafts cleo
toral vote would be larger east Of the
Alleghanies than at that time.