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Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

Goastp ana Comment on Prospective
Candidates.


William II. Taft is among the foremost
men Of the day. Full use has ben made OF
his energy and capacity. In time OF peace,
the head of the War department is not
supposed to be bereft Of a moment to spare.
but IT has been otherwise with Taft. who
has had Cuba. the canal and the Philip
pines on his hands. They have kept him
going. They have called for the exercise
OF patience, firmness and judgment. Either
Of them would have ben sufficient to strain
the resources OF a mediocre man. Not
all three combined have been too much for
the secretary.
SO, the republican convention will adjourn
with the consciousness that II has made
the best OF the republican situation. 1t will
have the consolation OF knowing that the
party has its best foot foremost For
nothing is surer than that its case will be
presented with great ability. Nor is any
thing surer than that Taft, the candidate
will make the best Of all his opportunities.
He is the reverse of frothy. Resonant
plstitudes are not included In his platform
stock I'm trade, but he is none the less an
effective pleader, And, just as 1t is certain
that he will address himself to the highest
intelligence rather than to the emotions.
so 1t is sure that he will create lasting
rather than momentary impressions.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25
DID FLEET HELP THE TREATY.
Naval influence IN the Game of Di-
Dlomacy.

Naval influence IN the Game of Di-
DlOmRcY.
Detroit Free Press.
Ready for q feast, a frolic or a fight"
said Admiral Evans OF the battleship fleet
when 1t left Hampton Roads. California
has provided the feast in abundance for
the officers and the frollc for Jack Tar.
Two-thirds Of the Evans forecast has been
verified.
What Of the other third?
Fortunately, the danger Of hostilities is
less than 1t was last winter There were
ugly rumors then of impending trouble
with Japan. Michigan audiences heard
from government officials in February how,
anxious the days had been at Washington
during the voyage around South America.
Possibly we were nearer a war then than
many people believed. That peril is past.
While California was greeting the fleet an
arbitration treaty was being signed in
Washington with the mikado's representa-
tives, which seems to have put all such
rumors at rest.
How much did the fleet contribute TO the
signing of that treaty?
Perhaps Admiral Evans was not talking
at random when he used that trinity of
expressions on the Atlantic. The game of
diplomacy is not one OF those in which the
onlooker sees the most It Is Just possible
that the voyage OF the battleshlps was the
move which enabled the American govern
ment to call check.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25
Bank receiver Achieves Fame.
Springfield Republican.


There comes from western Kansas the
remarkable story of a bank receivership
which did not prove as bad or worse than
forced sale OF the bankrupt assets on
the spot. The receiver in this case wound
up the receivership within three months
He returned to the depostors all their
money, and to the stockholders nearly all
of their investment, and he put in a bill
for $3.50, part of Which was for expenses.
The name Of this receiver is not given
possibly to save him from violence at the
hands of the receivership fraternity in the
east, where the prevailing claims for
wages are at the rate of 10000 a year,
more or less. generally more, for terms OF
several years.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25
-pIGNITARIEs AND PUBLICITY.
Proposed Organization of Governors
Not Taken Seriously.

st. Louis Republic.
The proposed organization OF the gov
ernors of states holding annual meetings
and assuming to represent all the states is
not likely to be taken seriously by the gov
ernors themselves. Probably the name of
'"rhe House OF Governors" already given
derisively to such an organization, comes
from some one of them with a sense OF
humor.
OF course they have the right to meet as
often as they please and can afford 1t.
They can attend conventions in any part
of the country or hold conventions of their
own. They can organize and have their
private benevolent organization recognized
as publicly as that of other useful private
organizations of a benevolent character
Such organizations are not outlawed by
the tenth section Of article one Of the Con-
stitution OF the United States, which de-
clares that no state shall without the con-
sent of congress enter into any agreement
or compact with another state. On the
contrary, this does no apply at all to the
private actions of anyone, not even to
governors of states. 1t would apply only
to outlaw any action which governors or
other state officials in league, conference
OF convention might attempt to give the
appearance of being an official agreement
or compact. 1t would outlaw a house Of
governors. AS notables and dignitaries,
however, they could still go on acting pri-
vately in the interests OF publicity without
waiting for the consent of congress
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

The dedication of the new Temple
Israel again calls attention to the pros
perity that has been shared in by all
religious denominations alike in
Omaha during the last few years and
emphasizes the strength and growth
of the spiritual life of the community.
These splendid edifices dedicated to re-
ligious worship are the best possible
answer to the allegation so frequently
heard that Omaha is the "wickedest
city in the world"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25
STREET RAILWAY DECISION.
Right of Municipalities to Exact a
License Fee
pittshurs, T1lSnatoh


License Fee.
Pittsburg Dispatch.
An important decision was rendered by
the United States supreme court yesterday.
opinion by Justice Day. affecting the right
OF cities to exact compensation from street
railway companies. The case was one
from st. Louis. The decision is not di-
rectly opposed to that OF the Pennsylvania
supreme court in the Pittsburg linear foot
tax case, but has a bearing upon II. The
supreme court sustains the ST. Louis
ordinance, which Imposed upon the st.
Louis Traction company a license OF mill
upon each passenger carried during that
period.
The lower court held the ordinance to be
void. II argued that the power to take
mill from the companies IL granted would
imply the power TO take more. and as
serted 'the contracts made when the char
ters were issued could not be altered by
the city alone" Justice Days opinion re-
verses this finding of the lower court.
In effect, then, the decision OF the su-
preme court Of the United States asserts
the right and power of g municipality 10
exact a license fee. based upon the num-
Der of passengers carried. regardless of the
omission OF such a provision from the
charter ordinance. II holds the city may
impose this tax without the consent of the
street railway companies affected. II does
not fix the limit Of such an exaction. but
Il Is plainly Of the opinion that i mill for
each passenger is not "confiscatory" in the
case Of the ST. Louis company. 1t might
draw the line against cent on each pas
senger OF on mills. possibly, for the SUI
preme court rules on no matters that are
not before IL. II Is probable, however.
that various councils will become active IN
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25
Says Bryan Has Changed.

Tom Watson, in Jeffersonian Magazine,
Now, as to Mr.. Bryan-what has he said
or done that was so extraordinary?
The only thing that he ever said, in all
of his oceans of talk, that people remem-
ber was a quotation. The crown of
thorns" sentence was borrowed. without
credit, from some one else.
In all his voluminous writings, where
did you find the expression or the thought
that will live? His letters from foreign
countries, syndicated by the newspapers,
were in many instances not much more
than transcripts from guide books.
Let any man who would size up Mr.
Bryan as thinker, statesman, and leader
study his book. THE First Battle.
In 1904 he did the very things which in
that book he most hotly denounced; and
he utterly failed to follow the patriotic
course which he marked out for himself
in the book. Between his present position
ard platform and that proclaimed in 1.-THE
First Battle" the difference is radical. ir-
reconcilable.
The Bryan of 1895 was a bold, brilliant,
enthusiastic tribune Of the people-a Rienzi
in eloquence, courage, and devotion to
lofty ideal. In that year 1 could stifle my
own feeling of humiliation, subordlnating
self-interest to patriotism, and stump Ne
braska for Bryan, successfully, adding to
the glory of Bryan, adding nothing to the
credit given Watson.
But the Bryan of 1ao4, 1t was impossible
TO defend, follow, or admire. The tribune
weakened into the party hack. The patri-
otto reformer shrank into the calculating
politician. Party regularity" had to be
maintained, for Bryan's own future inter
est. Popularity, eloquence, magnetic pres
ence, personal influence, all had to be given
to a cause which Bryan himself had said
was unworthy; and thus God-given talents
and a glorious opportunity were msused in
order that personal ambition should keep
its feet in the beaten road OF political pro-
motion.
The time may come when some dauntless
and consecrated leader of the people will
have to wear crown Of thoPns-but it will
not be w. ], Bryan. The time may come
when heart-broken following may look
Through the mist of weeping eyes and see
their beloved champion nailed to the cross,
but the victim will not be the orator Of
| Nebraska.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

1t is no easy matter to convince the peo-
pie at large that as serious attention should
be given to the selection of candidate
for the vice presidency as for the first
office in the gift of the nation, They are
usually willing to leave the second place
portance Of naming only a man Of first
rate ability for the vice presidency has
been demonstrated on a number of occa-
sions in American history. The wisdom of
doing so was proven in the nomination of
Roosevelt on the ticket with Mckinley,
though he had asserted he wouldn't ac-
cept. And that precedent may dispose
candidates for the highest national honor,
all men Of first rate ability, to look more
favorably on nomination for second place
after the premier prize has been awarded.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25
COURTEOUS EMPLOYEES.
valuable Asset in Every walk Ot
Life.

Kansas City journal
In the guise OF an official circular OF
instruction the Lackawanna railroad has
lust published TO It's thousands OF en-
ployes splendid sermon upon the value
OF courtesy. The same document without
alteration ought to be in the hands OF
every man and woman who comes in con-
tact with the general public in a business
way, and II its suggestions were needed
most OF the rancor and discord OF the
world would be eliminated and the dawn
OF the millennium would be fastened.
One OF the first and most Irritating
problems confronting public service cor
porations is that OF securing courteous
employees who will make friends and not
enemies OF those with whom business Is
done. The surly. boorish and hot-tempered
employe is not only as a rule poor em-
ploye, but he is positive detrlment to the
company that hires him. On the other
hand a man or woman representing
company increases in value as he or che
smoothes the rough places of business in
tercourse and leaves a pleasant impression
instead of a client or customer inflamed
with anger and resentment.
After pointing out that the golden rule
is really the true rule of courtesy, the
Lackawsrna circular continues:
In a highly complex and technical busi-
ness such as that OF the railroad there
are msny things that you, with your train
ing and daily experience, understand with
perfect familiarity, but which the public
do not understand; therefore, do not as.
sumo that the public should comprehend
them without asking questions, but when
they make inquiry of you give them the
courtesy OF a reply just as full and clear
as you can make It, and without any sug-
gestion of superiority born of a greater
knowledge
Words are only one means OF expression
md manner r quite as important; there
fore, remember that a kindly and gracious
manner is not only the sign and mark
OF a self-respecting man, but is to your
words what oil IL to machinery In making
them mcve effectively to their purpose.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25
Eastern Forest Reserves.

New York Tribune.
1t is encouraging to observe that the
United States senate on Saturday passed
without division bill appropriating S5,-
100000 for the acquisition of lands for the
protection and regulation of navigable
streams in New England and the southern
states. The measure is one which the presi-
dent has urgently recommended. which the
governments of the states interested
heartily approve and which public opinion
strongly supports 1t is hoped that the
house will quickly pass the bill and that
it will become a law at this session Of
congress.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25
Organism in Pennsylvania.
Kansas City Star nnd.).

The loss Of the Pennsylvania contest is
one of the hardest blows received by Mr..
Bryan in his present campaign. The i'm
portance OF the Pennsylvania issue seems
to have been fully realized by the Bryan
managers. for they made a most deter
mined fight to secure the instructions. II
the unit rule should be applied at the Dem
yer convention, the big Pennsylvania dele
cation would probably be controlled in
favor Of Judge Gray of Delaware, but GER
tainly against Mr. Bryan. The result is
the more humiliating to the Bryan man
ayers because Of the derision with which
they treated claims that the Pennsylvania
democrats would not instruct.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

Logan creek is to be surveyed. This
may or may not be a triumph for the
Inland Water commission, but Con-
gresham Boyd knows what he is
about. Now, If Congressman Kinkaid
will only get the Dismal and the Mid
die Loup properly charted and Con-
gresham Norris give Crooked creek
needed attention. the Ship Of State
may feel safe when it enters Nebraska
waters.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25
PoIe-FishinR for Coin.
Chicago Inter Ocean.

Commander Robert Peary declares that
he is sure to find the pole on his ninth
trip. He has come so near finding it's sew
eral times that he ought to have the funds
which are necessaryjto help him to come
near finding 1t again, even II he does not
do any better.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25
SHIFTING VALUES.

Whether the county assessors have
adopted the correct basis for arriving
at the value of property for taxation
purposes, the notable feature of the
present years returns is the shifting
in values. In Douglas county the as
SCISSOR has adopted the plan Of valuing
the real estate and improvements sep
arately. This has had the result of
moving the highest-priced lot two
blocks further along on Sixteenth
street. Another significant fact is
that 1t is an adaptation of the single
tax theory and is expected to result, If
sustained, in the improvement of some
properties that have been allowed to
go practically idle because the owners
could afford to let them lie unused.
This shifting of values has more
than a sentimental basis, but it's sig
nificance is in large measure dis
counted by the business men. Down
town values are based almost exclu-
sively on earning capacity and earning
capacity depends entirely on business
done. The advantage of location is
its accessibility from the route OF
greatest travel. The application OF
these principles brings from time to
time a change in the location of the
most valuable lot. If the program OF
the assessor in taxing lots and i'm
provements separately will result in
better buildings the effect will be for
the general good.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25
what's the user
Brooklyn Eagle dnd. dem.) ).

Brooklyn Eagle dnd. dem).
The Eagle is not seeking to convey the
impression that there is much of a chance
for a democratic triumph this year, but
the Denver convention might as we'll ad-
journ without making a nomination as TO
place the Nebraskan in the field again,
Johnson might not be a winner, but Bryan
is a sure loser. 1t is more than desirable
that competition for the presidency should
be real, rather than nominal. One way to
insure a walkover is 10 nominate Bryan.
with johnson. 1t will be at least a little
different.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

The school boys who have been TAX
ing part in the athletic competition
during the week show that Young
Omaha is lusty and lively, and that
muscle is growing as we'll as mind.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25
Mathematical wonders.
New YORK Tribune (repO.

Governor John A. Johnson has some won
derful mathematician ON his staff Of
boomers. Twenty-Five delegates-those from
Minnesota-have been instructed for him.
But his pad-and-peneil experts figure out
that he has 3ss delegates in sight and a
chance to get 152 more. This is equal to
the best work of those historic forecasters-
ex-Chairman Jim" Griggs and James K
Jones.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

The latest fatal shooting in South
Omaha as a result of a holdup was
by men who had been in
the city barely twenty-four hours, ac-
cording to their own confession. This
fact should be remembered when the
assault on the police force
ia made
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

at Schenectady are working overtime
on rush order for 1875 new engines
for the New York Central, in anticipa-
tion of summer and fall traflc. The
photographs should be printed as COM
panion pieces.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25
Impressions VIII Keep.

Gnhdueipnid tbeCOIu NueulJ'
1t is gratifying to note that John A
Johnson of Minnesota, made a strong i'm
preston at the Washington conclave of
governors, He is a growing man-trusted
and esteemed by his own people. and be-
coming better known to other well-wishers
day by day. There is a great future for
the democratic party, and all democrats
should hail their Minnesota brother as a
dependable man who is ripe enough in
1868, but who will be all the mellower in
1872
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

While the grand jury is in session
1t might pass a resolution commend
ing the police of Omaha and of South
Omaha for the good and efficient work
done in prompt apprehension of the
perpetrators of recent murderous
holdups in the two cities.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

The duke of the Abruzzi will send
his brother over to present his plea to
Miss Elkins. 1t would be cheaper for
the duke to have the young woman go
before notary and make her afi-
davlt of intentions.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

The Douglas County Telephone COM
pany is permitted to lower its rates
in three rural communities, if the sub
scribers will pay six months in ad-
vance. This is a rule that cuts both
WAYS.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

Colonel George Harvey of Harper's
Weekly has returned from Europe TO
find that his Woodrow Wilson presi-
Dental boom is justs as strong as it
was when he went away.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25
Value of Experience.
Kansas City Times.

Secretary Cortelyou is said to be mot
averse" to being candidate for vice presi-
dent. though he is in no sense an active
candidate for the place" Mr.. Cortelyou
didn't run the last republican campaign
without learning the political vernacular.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25
The East Catching On.

81. LOUIS GIobe-Democrat
The senate has voted to allow $500 900
for an Appalachian forest reserve and,
II the house agree to It. the states east Of
the Mississippi will make a start in field
in which the transmssissippi region is
well advanced. Congratulations are due
from the west with its fifty forest reserves
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

Senator Robert Love- Taylor's
speeches are always worth the price
of admission" says the Washington
Herald. Just about. There is no charge
for admission to the senate galleries.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

mo woman under 35 years OF age
should wear a merry widow hat" says
a leading New York milliner. Guess
that will send the m. W. h. to the attic.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25
Turn On the Light.
Raltlmore Amerlcan.

Secretary Taft is in favor of full pub
hcity for political campaign contributions.
He is right, Publicity is the panaeea for
the majority OF public ills II the light is
turned on In the beginning. there is small
danger Of exposures coming 10 view later.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

Senator Platt has decided that he
will not attend the Chicago conven-
ton. The senator has accumulated
enough trouble by travelling without
a chaperone.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25
In the Shnrt Grnna
Cincinnati Enquirer.

CINCINNATI Enquirer,
The democrats and republicans both have
few presidential candidates who were
cavorting and diverting in the rich pasture
lots few months ago, but now they are
nibbling with ground teeth at little tufts
of grass in the fence corners of the high
ways.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

The name of Streeth does not APP
pear In the new city directory, but
maybe Mr.. Pollard's pessimistic cor
respondent was busy securing ma
terial TO sustain his preposterous as
sertions when the directory man was
around.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

When they ask. in the Chicago con-
yention. what state he halls from the
reply will be. from Ohio, Manila.
Guam. Porto Rico. Cuba, Panama, Ha-
sfh. the District OF Columbia, and
ofry other section Of the country that
hsiiosedsd his ssrTiceG"
"a. n
sfsNfd
silbelioA
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25
Neglected to Whisper 1t.

IHUIHIIdpUIIS NeW5.
Any accusations by one member of
congress that another member has intro
duced a pension bill for buncombe and
political purposes" is not only discour-
teous and unprofessional, but it sounds
very much like giving the snap away.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

One way to live long is to purchase an
annuity. One of the factors in longevity
is the will to live. An annuity gives a
venerable citizen an object in life. Threat
ened men, pensioners. and annuitants live
long.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

DR.. Miller takes much pardonable
pride in the fulhllment of certain pre-
dictions he made many years ago.
Whether the doctor was actually In
spired by his faith in Omaha or was
merely flying his kite" matters not.
He did prophesy much that has actu-
ally taken place, and now finds his
pleasure in seeing the fulfllment of
his visions. This is a satisfaction not
given to many men, and no one will
begrudge it to the good doctor.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

"Fiddlin' Bob" Taylor OF Tennessee
has made his maiden speech In the
senate. He naturally attacked the
presidents "big stick" policy with a
fiddlestick.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

Congress will have to adjourn be-
fore another week to let its members
keep their engagements for Memorial
day addresses.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

Many congressman are anxious to
get away from Washington, but more
of them are worried about getting
back
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

Denver is arranging. a provisional
hospital for the democratic national
convention. Denver knows what to
expect when a democratic crowd gets
mixed up.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

"You can't buy happiness" exclaimed
the sentimentalist.
mo" answered the man who is sternly
practical. "You can't buy happiness. And
at the same time that fact doesn't imply
that your comfort is enhanced by being
broke. ."-Washngton Star,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

The New York Central has photo
graphed 125 idle engines and proposes
to use the picture as an argument for
an increase of freight rates. The shops
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

These million-dollar rains would be
worth even more If they were only
spread out a little more evenly.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

''The Japanese have not been
alarmed by Congressman Hobsons
war talk" says the Toxic Gasette.
They must know him over there. too.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25

Man with the Bulging Brow-How do you
get so much satisfaction from watching a
base ball game? It's no fun to me,
Man with the Bulbous Nose-Its be-
cause / have a judicial temperament. I
don't care darn which side wins.-Chi-
cago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-05-25
SMILING LINES.

They had been married seventeen years.
''If there ever was an utterly worthless
travesty of a man you're it," she told him.
Six months later she was suing the rail-
way company whose train had run over
this worthless husband for SIS, 5,0O0.-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.