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Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
The shIrtsIceve Foundation
The Craftsman.

We are all familiar with the saying. 1t
takes only three generations from shirt
sleeve to shirtsleeve." If, then, the aver
age American family, has to go back to
the shirtsleeve for a new start every few
generations, let us acknowledge that the
best interests of the people Nave come
from the shirtsleeve inundation, and
frankly say tina it is the best, IL not the
only place to start in life. Then, through
the medium of the schools, let us give all
the youth of the land the advantage and
value of a thorough and practical train
Ing in working with their hands, in con-
nection with the academic school work
that is now given them.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
Evidence of Distrust.
Kansas City Star nnd. rem

NuHS"o CITY oNdI NIHu' Itp'J.
But the most remarkable showing Of dis
trust in Mr.. Bryan's craftsmanship lies in
the fact that his party has made substantial
gains in every other particular. The loss
on the presidential ticket is the only dis
couraging thing the party can find in the
returns. In eight states lost by Mr.. Bryan,
democratic governors have been elected,
and he has shown a surprising weakness
in nearly all parts Of the country, even
to a decrease in the normal democratic
plurality in the south. The republican plu-
rallty in the house has been decreased
and there will be a gain on the democratic
side in the senate.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
Folly of Bryan Mania.

Charleston News and Courier (dem,).)
The nomination OF Mr.. Bryan for a third
time was an idiotic procedure; behind it
was the passionate unreason OF a class OF
politicians without capacity for leadership
or understanding of craftsmanship. The
thinking democrats Of the country delibera-
ately concluded that the rehabilitation of
the democratic party would be hopeless
until the Bryan mania should spend itself,
and so they fell in with the Denver pro-
gram and followed Mack, Haskell, Wood
son and the rest of their crew to inevita-
BILE disaster. Whether or not the people
who believe In the real principles OF democ-
racy will be allowed to direct the party's
activities in the future remains to be seen.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
Independenee In the south,

Atlanta Constitution (dem.).
Many business men the south over, most
Of them adherents of the democracy all
their lives, dared to support hopefully and
openly the candidates of the republican
party, because their conviction led them
that way.
The Constitution is endorsing their action
only to the extent of saying they were right
in giving that expression to their true con-
v%ictions.
That southern vote which, in firm belief,
wrenched itself away from sectional poll
tical tradition, and 1t was a large one, was
significant, 1t means that the time has
come when the voter Of the south Is going
to demonstrate his faith by works and not
let conviction wait upon a cobwebbed ira
dition which a new natlonallsm has decreed
must be dropped.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
Taft and ROOSEVELT.

Charleston News and Courier (dem).
In our opinion Judge Taft will prove in
c~omparably more dangerous to the lRw-
breaking wealthy than Mr.. Roosevelt has
been for the simple reason that We believe
him to be not only a clear-headed man,
firm in his resolves, but because we think
that his perceptions of integrity and truth
fulness are surer and finer than any that
Mr.. Roosevelt is capable of. Mr.. Roosevelt
Is an emotional person who can deceive
himself upon occasion. Judge Taft. on the
contrary, II he departs from the line OF
conduct that Mr.. Roosevelt has blazed for
him, and to which he has pledged himself,
must do 1t knowingly and with full con-
sciousness that he is r~ecreant to his trust.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
An OvervaIued ALLIANCE.

New York Tribune (rep.).
The election returns show that Mr.
Gompers grossly overestimated his i'm.
p~ortance as u vote broker. The labor
unionists laughed in their sleeves at his
efforts to deliver them as so much mer-
~chandise to Mr.. Bryan. They were
willing to let him play put his little
comedy with the democratic nominee, but
when they went to the polls they voted
to suit themselves. Mr.. Bryan, in fact
ran behind Mr.. Parker In eastern labor
union cities like New York, Boston and
Baltimore and made a very slight gain or
Mr.. Parker in western industrial cen.
ters like Chicago, Cleveland. st. Louis
Milwaukee and Minneapolis. His CHIEF
gains, indeed. were in the country dis
tricts in the middle west and far west
where Mr.. Parker's candidacy In 1905
was not taken seriously by the democratic
voters.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
None Better Equipped.
ST, LouIs RepublIc (deml.

st Louis Republic (dem.).
No president has entered the White House
better equipped for efficient public service
than Mr.. Taft, and this fact ~justifies hope
that he will be equal to the onerous under
taking circumstances imposed on him. His
natural gifts, the ripe experience acquired
in the numerous official positions he has
filled and the admirable temperamental
qualities that have been invariably mani
tested in all his varied relations to public
affairs inspire a popular confidence which
will start his administration under most
favorable auspices.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
Results InvIsibIe,
st. Louis Republic (dem.)

OF. LOUIS u Idenl.1
study of the details of Tuesdays vote
fails to show q single place In which or
ganized labor asserted its supposed might
In a political way, IL the ardent cam
paign OF Samuel Gompers had any effect
at all IT must have been practically
negligible. Operating as an independent
political party, organized labor is nu-
merically too weak to accomplish much,
But as a unified and militant attachment
to either of the great parties II should
be able, with Its more than 1000, 600
votes, to turn an election whichever way
1t Wills. Except for the election of 1904,
the shift of less than half the votes or
ganized labor has would rave changed the
results. The obvious conclusion is that
labor did not follow its leader at all.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
sNUBs FOR TON WATSON.
POpuIist Leader OstrRcised and In
suited in Georgia.
Springfield (Mass.J Republican.

Springfield (Mass) Republican.
Tom Watson must be glad that 1t is over.
The populist presidential candidate has had
an unhappy time down in the south, where
the people know him. His own account of
his sufferings should be placed on record
as part Of the history of the campaign:
1.-THE things l have had to bear, a proud
man finds difficult to endure. To see old
friends turn their backs when you enter
a hotel lobby TO avoid meeting you; to lift
your hat TO ladies and girls on the streets
and to have your courtesy received with
mockery and jeers; to offer your hand to
old friends on the cars and have it refused;
to have wagonloads of drunken negroes
sent to your house at night to yell and
boot their insolent taunts. in the hearing
Of your wife and children; to attempt TO
address your fellow citizens on the princi-
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
Man of Solid Qualities.
New York Evening Post.

New IOTk Evening Post.
His election over his more SNOWY rival.
is one proof more OF the deep-seated pref
erence of democracies FOR the steady man
Of solid qualities. Mr., Taft was not a brill
liant campaigner, but there Is such a thing
as being too voluble. Behind the words of
the commonplace speaker. the people have
a way of going to a strong character and
firm resolution. 1t was so with the heavy
footed Grover Cleveland. as against the
agile but slippery Blaine; It has been SO
with Mr.. Taft against Mr.. Bryan. That our
new president is amply equipped for his
duties, his b~itterest enemy does not deny,
That he has a just perception OF the course
which the hour demands of him, all his
friends will hope.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

Springfield CMass.) Republican Qnd.).
No candidacy forced by the EASTERN con-
%servatives could have aroused the democ-
racy of the west TO half the enthusiasm
and voting strength which it has exhibited
in the struggle now ended. But that, too,
is small comfort for the democracy. 1t
continues to be defeated. If a conserva-
tive candidate runs he is slaughtered in
the west; and If a radical candidate runs,
he is slaughtered in the east. And the re-
publicani dynasty at Washington goes on
and on, and no man now dares to place a
limit upon it's future duration.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
For Right and prosperity.

Emporla Nan.) Gazette (rep.).
His victory insures prosperity-which.
after all. is not SO important. For It is bet
ter to be right than to be prosperous. and
Taft has the advantage of being for both
right and prosperity. But lie is the kline
of a man who will knock prosperity galley
west IL he gets across the track Of right
eous justice between the people and those
who are serving them. He will not make a
good president for newspaper copy. But lie
will make a great president for this nation
in time Of war or peace. good times or bad.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

Springfield (Mass.) Republican Ond).
The failure of the labor movement In
behalf Of Mr.. Bryan to materialiEe In
votes was so complete that we have prob
ably seen the end of labor as a political
power for some time to come. There is
but one explanation OF Mr.. Gompers' Nz-
gle in trying to elect a president. HIS
millions of followers refused to follow;
that is to say. It was impossible to con-
solidate them in the ranks of one party,
and this proves that labor in America
has reached no such condition Of solidar-
ity as is necessary to make 1t a truly
formidable force in political affairs.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

The supreme court has again upheld
the evenue law of Nebraska, which
practically places that statute beyond
danger of further assault, ave that
threatened by the incoming democratic
legislature. If all the promises made
by the democrats are carried out not
even the supreme court will recognize
the revenue law when they get through
with 1t.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
Three Times and Out.
Boston Transcript rep.l.

DOoNoh AohSN ApN NASRts
While it is of course possible, II Bryan
were to be given a trial once in four years
for the rest OF his life. that some combi-
nation of circumstances might arise in
which he would be the favorite aspirant, 1t
is as nearly conclusively demonstrated as
such things ever are that he is totally I'M
available as a presidential candidate. He
has been allowed to try his hand at three
combinations He will not be given another
chance. The democrats take themselves too
seriously as a party for that.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

Brooklyn Eagle lind. dem.).
AS for the democracy. Il must rid itself
of Organism. It must also put itself be-
yond the power Of Organism maliclousiy to
injure It. 1t must likewise deliver itself
not merely from the reproach OF Organism.
but also from dominion to the present lead
ers OF Organism, who have made ship
wreck of the democratic opportunity.
The republicans nave kept the tariff
pledges OF their candidate.
The democrats must clean house and could
well use Gompers as q mop.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
A Hearty WELL isher.
New York Sun (RepD.

New YOrk Sun IRep.J,
We wish well, with all our heart, TO Will
liam H. Taft. II he will use his power to
enforce our laws instead OF TO dispense
them, inculcate the spirit of unity and
good will and cultivate the sense of ma
tional sodality and equality among all the
people he will do all that may be hoped
or asked of him.. The people have chosen
him for his lofty office. and to the people
and to his conscience and to his msrhoo
and to nothing else is he responsible.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

Local Bryanites, who are laying
elaborate plans for sending the Peer
less leader to the United States senate
and doing other things, must remem-
Der that 1910 is quite a ways in the
future and the republicans of Nebraska
may yet have something to say about
who will be elected to the United States
senate two years hence.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
sOuthsrners Pleased.

AIIdHIa COhbtIIutIOn (dem.C
TIL country, we are confident, has MOTH
ing to fear from Mr.. Taft. He Is a man of
force, of wisdom, of conservatism, and
these characteristics will be manifest in his
administration.
Most gratifying of all to southerners will
be his Indicated ~friendliness toward their
section of the country: It has been apparent
throughout his actions and his utterances.
That he will place its best interests among
his first onsiderations cannot be cues
toned.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

Omaha made flour is being sold very
extensively in Europe just now. which
is a further indication that the Euro
peans are learning what good things
look like.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
"POor ola Missouri"

NNRaDAAS AifAhsls
IL the showing OF the preliminary news
paper canvass Of the Missouri election
should be confirmed and the official count
gives a total vote under 10000, there will
Nc no installing the fact that the Bryan
stay-at-home-vote was greater than Park
sr's nomination developed in 1904. As a
study for political experts Missouri will
hereafter be at the top OF the list.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

Completer returns from the counties
indicate now that Nebraska viii be
spared the humiliation of having
Fieharty for attorney general There
is nor consolation in this than any
thing else the election aftermath has
produced
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
Weaker Than His Party.

New YORK World (dem).
Tuesdays election was a Bryan disaster
rather than a democratic disaster. The
democratic candidates for governor polled
hundreds Of thousands Of votes more than
the democratic candidate for president. It
was Mr.. Bryan who was weak. with a can
didate for president who could have polled
the full strength shown by the democratic
party Tuesday, Mr.. Taft's majority in the
electoral college would nave been small
indeed
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

ment will surely bring about a change
of methods in due time, but the
thought Of a petition from the British
asking us to be a little more polite
and quiet and circumspeot in the cleo
tion of u presidents is n Of the
seasons best jokes, dissipating, as 1t
does, the prevailing impression that
the Englishman has no sense Of humor.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

Minneapolis Journal (Rep.).

AhAAiACoBNAe . N@NNff'
They have entrusted the party with
power, complete power, under the leader
ship of the best-equipped man for the hour,
They have confidence in William II. Taft
from his record and from his character.
They see In him the making of a great,
wise and successful president, one who will
lead the country out of the swamp of isms,
onto the broad, high ground of statesman
ship, as the fathers knew craftsmanship,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

The democratic majority in Virginia
was only $4,000. Mr.. Taft might have
made It even less. had he started his
southern tour a little earlier.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

London cables that II the president
wants to shoot any wild asses in
Africa" he will have to take out a spe-
cial license. The president nee not go
TO Africa to find that kind of game.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
MaEnIacent ResuIt.
Brooklyn Eagle dnd. dem.)

BTOOhIyh EHsIe Nhu- ueIH'J,
The carrying OF Greater New York by
Judge Taft is a ~stupendous event. II makes
for the relief of this metropolis from Tam
many in every borough. and from like in
fluences. whenever the people can be
aroused to their duty and to their oppor-
tunity. II Is the most gratifying features
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

A Russian has documentary evidence
to prove that he is 1876 years old and
the astonishing part of 1t is that he has
in Russia all that time and has
been active in reform party politics.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
should he. but WIN IL,

New HOTK sun Utp.l.
Manitestly this should be the end Of MIR.
Bryan's designs upon the presidency. As
an adviser and leader of his party he must
give way-even his own partlsans, we pre-
sumo. will now insist upon tito some man
who can unite the democracy's shattered
ranks, II such a captain be left on the field,
and rescue it from the clutch OF socialism.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
Republican Ideals and Aims.
Kansas City star

Prosperity with honor, success with
.equ1ty-these will be the aims Of the Taft
administration. as they have been the aims
Of the Roosevelt administration
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

OF a magnificent triumph 1t will give to
the Tart administration a greater political
and moral authority than any other result
could confer. II is extraordinarily fnspir-
ing. extraordinarily promising and extra
ordinarily right
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

The growth of business at the
Omaha postofice is only a part of the
general increase in industrial and com
mercial activity of the city. Reports
of the Grain exchange, the clearing
house transactions and every other line
show steady and satisfactory increase.
Omaha Is certainly on the upgrade.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
DEMOCRACY AND DRYANIsM.
Ia Separation OF One from the other
Possible

POsslhIet
Baltimore Sun (dem).
The democratic party has had another
Impressive and, II the party has ordinary
wisdom and courage. a final object lesson in
the futility of attempting to r~e-establish
itself in public confidence under the leader
ship Of Mr.. Bryan and the policies with
which he is associated. II Mr.. Bryan's third
defeat has the result OF bringing the demo-
cratic party back to the paths of true de-
mocracy, under the leadership of men
loyal to the principles of the historic de-
mocracy. the election of Mr.. Taft will ac-
complish two important and valuable re-
suits: II win assure the nation a safe and
efficient administration it will rehabilitate
and give new strength TO a great political
party.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

Henry Clay was defeated three times
for the presidency and twice for the
nomination. Mr.. Bryan will have to be
beaten once more for the nomination
before he ties the Clay record.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

Consul General Bob" Wynne came
all the way from London to cast his
vote in Philadelphia. thereby saving
the state for Taft.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

Tom Watson will not have any votes
in the electoral college, but he will
have the sweet consciousness of having
relieved himself of his innermost
thoughts about the sage of Fairview.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
Prepare 90 Feel Good.

1t was a deep-sighted knowledge OF hui
man nature which made Thanksgiving Day
50 near election lines. Some only, IL is
true, can give thanks for success won at
the polls. but all can give thanks that 1t is
over.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

This talk OF Americas great friend
ship for China may be exaggerated.
The visiting sailors were allowed to
give the Chinese their first lesson in
foot ball.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
Lessons of the Election

and discards its allegiance to formulas. can
II ever hope to be given the management OF
national affairs. 1t is not MIR. Bryan who
was defeated on Tuesday. Il was the dog
mas he espoused.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
Backed the WronE Racer.
Kansas CITY Times.

The plan of the Standard Oil company
and certain other big interests to let the
republican party go down to defeat this
year in order to teach 1t a lesson" worked
out all right except in one important par
ticular.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
Facts preferred to Formulas.

Denver Post dnd. rep.).
The only democratic president elected
during the last forty years was the man
who found the republicans bathing and stole
their political clothes. And not until the
democratic party bases its policies on facts,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

Orders may have been withheld for
political reasons. but the election of
Taft has certainly started the wheels
OF industry again.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
A Warm Pair.

Kansas CITY star.
II New York should send Roosevelt to
the senate and Nebraska send Bryan they
would make some of those solemn and pre-
historic statesmen sit up and take notice.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

A crusade is on for seats for Chi
cago motormen. Then, after the motor
men are seated, some provision should
be made for seats for passengers.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

The Dutch may decide to take Vene-
zuela just to give a rest to that veneer
able remark about their taking Hol-
land.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

Many a man Is wearing his old hat
because he cannot afford to buy one
for himself. and also n for the friend
who picked the winner.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

Senator Foraker says he expected 1t.
The senator doubtless expects some
thing else, a little later on.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

Why is a girl with dimples always
laughing?" asks the washington Her
aid. Because she has dimples.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
LABOR AND POLITICS.
Conspicuous Failure of the Gompers
Trade.
washington Post dnd).

Washington Post Ond.).
The election returns are not surprising
In general, and certainly they do not
surprise in the particular revelation they
make that organized labor cannot be de
tated TO in a political way by it's most
trusted leaders. 1t speaks well for the
man who works with his hands, and 1t Is
a proclamation that the American artt-
san thinks for himself. speaks for him
self and does his own voting.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

IL will not be quite as good form,
after March 4, to address Mr.. Taft as
BILL"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

We trust that President Roosevelt
will be as much pleased with the Out
look as he is over the outcome.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
MEASURE of true Democraey,

Charleston News and Courier.
o true democrat cuts down his wife's al
lowance for household expenses in order to
pay his election bets.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

A fashion writer announces that
short skirts will be woman's long suit
this winter.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

The New York World really Ought
to issue a new edition Of Its Map of
Bryanism."s
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

OF course, all the Rough Riders will
subscribe for the Outlook when Mr..
Roosevelt becomes It's editor.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

What kind of a girl does a mar
like best?" asks Beatrice Fairfax. The
right kind, Of course,
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

Mr.. Bryan must now be added to the
long list of things Mr.. Taft has done.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
Cynical CondOIences.

New York sun.
Our southern brethren too! May we
venture to offer our condolences for the
great grief they don't feel?
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

Mr.. Bryan has again demonstrated
that a powerful campaigner may be
a weak candidate.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

Bryan forever" shouts Tom Flynn.
And now If he will only clean up the
city streets much will be forgiven him.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

STATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.
State ot Nebra ska, Douglas County IS;
Georpo n. Tzschuck, treasurer. OF The
Bee Publishing Company. being duly sworn,
says tnat the actual number OF fun ana
complete copies Of THIS Daily. MornlL4,
Evening and Sunday Bee printed during the
mnnth Of Ocinhet. 1n0a. WAS as follows:
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

The new csar of Bulgaria a. he Is
an advocate of peace. He is In position
to know what he needs.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

The ubiquitous Pat Grove has shown
up again In Chicago. If he will Just
keep himself that far away from
Omaha there will be no complaint.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
Don't Butt In.

Chicago Tribune.
Upon the whole, it may be just as well
to let President Taft select his own cabinet.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
SUNNY GEMS.

Woman with the Su~nbonnet--If any.
body asks me what l know about you ]
shall tell 'em the exact truth. =
Woman with the Gingham Apron--lf
you do, Mag Parkins, as sure as I'm
standin' here I'll sue you for slander!-
Chicago Tribune.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09
THE PRB~sIDENT-ELEoT.
The Nation Fortunate In It's ChOIce
of Chief Executive.

Washington Post Qnd.).
A brave. modest, well-balanced. clean-cut
citizen has been elected president. He
will go into the White House in the prime
of life, with more vigor than is possessed
by most men. May he be spared to devote
himself to the interests OF all the people,
and may he meet with dignity and honor
the greatest responsibility that can be Inn
posed upon any Americana
Omaha daily bee., 1908-11-09

AS long as Douglas county is to have
a candidate for speaker of the house it
might as we'll be Shoemaker.