Omaha daily bee., 1909-09-26

II H. more than likely that-tt will continue
to grow In bitterness as the months pass
by. and the ultimate outcome will be be-
yond question that there will be a division
Of sentiment as 70 the authenticity OF re-
ports Of DR. Cook, no matter how well ne
may be able to fortify his statements from
data which he promises TO make public
first through Copenhagen. and afterwards
through a general publication Of those
data. The apparent success Of Commander
Peary and DR.. Cook will probably serve
as an estopment OF further exploration OF
the Arctic region. But at the same time
It Is believed that the success of the two
Americans in the north will result in re-
newed endeavors on the part Of the in
trepld explorers Of England and Denmark
and Sweden, and probably those Of Italy,
TO locate the su%bequatorial pole. Accord
Ing to Commander Peary, far less hard
ships are to be expected In the Antarctic
search than have been encountered in the
north, for the reason that a base once
established in Antarctic may be used for
two, or even three years without the ne
cessity Of returning 10 civilization to re-
new supplies. II is unlikely, however, that
either Cook OF Peary will attempt further
explorations in the south, and In view Of
the report from Norway that Wellman Is
determined to abandon his effort by means
Of an airship in the north. II is not likely
that he will attempt to share honors in
competition with any Of the men who
have set the South pole as their ultimate
goal.
Governor ohnso Missed.
The death OF Governor Johnson Of Mime
sofa is sincerely regretted here in Wash
ington by political and social friends alike.
Governor johnson was regarded as a com
ing man and even those who opposed his
political policy were willing to admit .-s
greatness. He was looked upon as prac-
tLcally assured Of the democratic nomina-
ton three years hence and the eulogy pro-
nounced upon him by President Taft dur
ing his last trip to Minnesota only EN-
phasises the strength Of the governors
standing in the country. Governor
Johnson was a type Of sturdy men OF the
northwest who have made the best Of the
opportunities which this country az.
fords to the boy OF today, just as 1t did
to the boy of the SOS, when Lincoln came
to the front, and to the boys of Garfield's
period Of thirty years later. There is a
very large section of the democratic party
in the country who regarded Governor
johnson as the only logical candidate Of
that party In 1872. But now that he has
passed away there are already in the field
a swarm Of boomers for other men who
are regarded as the legitimate heirs to the
shoes which he has left forever.
The johnson propaganda has permanently
STOPPED, but the demise Of Governor John
son put the boomers for Harmon Of Ohio,
Gray Of Delaware, Culberson of Texas and
a score Of others Of more or less proml-
nency in the present situation also for
their particular friend which has hereto
fore been obscured by the prominence Of
the Minnesota man.
Should Mr.. Bryan decide that he will
again stand as q candidate before the
party for the nomination of 1912 he will
without doubt have an following
in the next democratic convention, with
the indications at present favoring the
ultimate success, but on the other hand
should he decide to remain In the back.
ground, now that Governor johnson has
passed away. the contest that will ensue
promises to be the most memorable in the
history of the country. sa.