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Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
Rooseveltism in France.

II 1t we're not for the natural impulse
Of the French people. there might be
occasion for surprise at the-profound
sensation Colonel Roosevelt's Sor-
bonne speech caused, for it contained
nothing strikingly new. But, old or
new, Mr.. Roosevelt's words, uttered
with characteristic vigor, we're sound
in wisdom and doctrine and IL France
really has been so deeply touched by
them, the effort may be we'll worth
while. He said come things the
French people needed to know and
needed to have said to them, and he
went into the vitals of that most deli
cate Of all questions in France, race
suicide, with his customary zeal and,
| it appears, stirred the French mind
more by that than anything else he
said. The effect is 80 acute that Roose-
veltism is instantly made the dom
inant issue in an election in progress
and political speakers shout his name
and principles approvingly to large au-
diences and are heartily applauded
Surely it cannot be that Paris never
| heard before of this Roosevelt crusade
against race suicide. He has been pro-
mitigating that for many years. Does
It mean, then, that Paris, in its eager
ness to be courteous 20 America and
its distinguished citizen, yields itself
/ so cordially to his hobbies? Or is
| Paris really in earnest and did 1t only
want to be told face to face Of this
national habit to plunge the issue into
state politics with a demand for gov
ernmental treatment?
We are inclined to think that some
of this impetuous ardor will die down,
but there can be no doubt of the salu-
! tary and healthful effect of this speech.
1t is a good match for that address at
the University of Cairo, in which Col
/ onel Roosevelt struck at a national
weakness, shaking all Egypt and half
of Europe.
An American newspaper has re-
ferred to Mr.. Roosevelt derisively as
"The United States Advertisement
Abroad" He is, indeed, and his is the
kind Of advertising any country of free
speech, free thought, free action and
virile manhood wants, advertising that
makes the world look up instead OF
down.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
RAGTIME PREACHING.
Methodist Bishop DeplOreH Vaude-
willie in Sermons,
New York Sun.


New York Sun.
Bishop Mcintyre of st. Paul, Mimi. re-
Gently made an address to the students
seeking admission to the Troy Methodist
conference. in which he made a phrase
whose aptness overbalances its possible
lack of dignity. "Ragtime preaching" said
he, 'Is not what is needed" He deplored
the pitchforlxing OF poetry, politics, litera-
told the candidates they would attain the
only kind OF success which a clergyman
should strive for by ardently preaching the
great truths of the church, but not by
following the custom Of clergymen who
serve religion cold" Also, the bishop
exhorted them to be content with small
salaries, and not to seek continually for
better appointments. ''You will never lack
money II you are faithful" said he. II
never knew an active Methodist minister
who was in want"
Sturdy old doctrine, the sort of talk
which is not the fruit of any kind of mod
ern thinking, Of any faith diluted with an
eye to expediency or an ear to Mammon,
with a hand open for personal benefits or
a foot turned toward the way Of the scorn-
full Steady, unswerving devotion to that
which is written unglossed by the critics.
Talk for fishermen apostles. missionaries,
men with no marching orders except the
old go ye and preach the gospel"
After all, the pews respect that sort of
talk when 1t falls from the pulpit Tough
old sinners know the difference between
straight talk like that, with its appeal to
the highest ethical instinct in man, even
though the smell OF birthstone has lost its
power to move the soul 1t is not reported
that the bishop specified birthstone as an
Ingredient in the theological spring medi-
cine whose administration he urged But
he knew as everybody ought TO know, that
rosewater is not a tonic, and that the
church which depends on tawdry or even
overornamental images OF religion in place
OF simple exhcrtations to clean minds and
pure hearts grows more pitffully ineffec-
tive every year
No earnest, able man like Bishop Nc
Intyre really condemns the allusIon to
literature or travel or politics which may
drive home an incidental point But he
is evidently OF the opinion that a preacher s
work is to expound the Bible and to meas
ure men and actions by that rule and not
tn forget that he Is preaching instead OF
lecturing. There are men who do not like
sermons especially If they are long ones.
Such may stay away from a church where
sermons are preached, but If tho preacher
has 1t In him to talk like Bishop Mcintyre
we imagine he will not lack for listeners
who will be the gamers by his words. and
who will come back again to hear more
of them.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
Notable Changes.

st. Louis Globe Democrat Crep.).
Some notable changes have taken place
in the senates membership in recent years
BY the resignation Of Spooner and the
death of Quay of Pennsylvania, Hanna Of
Ohio, Plat of Connecticut, Allison of Iowa,
all republicans, and German of Maryland
and Morgan and Pettus OF Alabama, dem
ocrats, the personnel OF that chamber has
been altered in a striking way. BY the
retirement of Aldrich and Hale a little
over ten months hence other gaps win be
made in the ranks of the ''old guard"
Hale and Aldrich will be missed. but their
party will go right on legislating in the
interest of political sanity and progress.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
ANOTHER NAVAL cRU1sE.
A Practice voyage and n Reminder
Incidentally.
Baltimore American.


Baltimore American,
An important record OF the world tour
OF the battleships Of the Atlantic fleet
IL contained in a volume OF clippings In
the Navy department. which gives ae-
counts from papers the world over Of the
itinerary Of the ships Of Uncle Sam.
This is a literary record, but the more
practical record is found In the standard
Of efficiency attained by the men who
manned the ships, the demonstration or
the worth OF American shlpbuildlng and
the fact that the nations have accommo-
dated their views to the United states as
naval power OF the foremost character.
The appropriate naval officials are now at
work upon plans for another tour OF the
ships that may be coextensive with the
one that has entered into history as being
unique In all respects. 1t appears assured
that the American battleshlps which Will
include four Dreadnoughts, will make a
cruise to Gibraltar, possibly on through
the Suez canal, and probably to the far
Philippines, returning after voyage rival
Ing the historic one, save that the route
would be reversed. Hampton will be the
point Of departure and the point OF return.
The former great voyage was not show
parade, but a practical cruise with ma
neuvers and technical work OF kind that
duplicated the conditions under which the
ships would be operated In time Of war.
The fleet, Indeed, went to sea with full
compliments of men, with magazines stored
with ammunition, with stores and supplies
exactly as though setting out for armed
strife. The ships would have been ready
for action at the drop Of a hat. The con-
templated tour will be Of like nature, al
though the ships of the fleet will probably
not be kept so close together as In the
former case. It is planned to have them
break up into four divisions in the Medi-
terranean so as to permit a visit to the
principal Mediterranean ports. President
Roosevelt favored these occasional cruises
upon a vast scale, believing they were the
very best training possible for the Amer
lean seaman and their officers. They will
doubtless feature in the future as part
Of the strenuous work that will keep the
American navy fit Such cruises will also
enforce the fact that the United States Is
destined to be the foremost naval power.
Following the wake of Colonel Roose-
velt's tour, the projected cruise will keep
the United States in the forefront of for
eign nations and Illustrate the principle OF
peace and preparedness for war.
Certainly 1t Is important In the east to
keep the people awake to the fact that the
United States. through its Pacific posses
sions, borders upon Asia and can never
consent to relinqush in any particular the
responsibilities 1t sustains to the trade Of
the orient.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
A PROFOUND OBSERVATION
Concerning ihe Ten Commandments
in Politics,
Chicago News.

Chicago News.
Tom Reed once made the sarcastic re-
mark that Roosevelt was the man who re-
discovered the ten commandments Tho
observation was more profound than the
maker Of It realized.
Count Apponyi. in welcoming Roosevelt
to Budapest, showed the worldwide an
probation OF the same trait in this ma
tion's popular leader when he said with
American politics we have nothing to do.
You are a private citizen IN your own
country, but you are received everywhere
in Europe with honors befitting the most
powerful rulers. This is in recognition of
the fact that you are the most conspicuous
living representative OF moral Improvement
in public life and public honesty"
II the United States furnishes the most
revolving spectacles OF dishonesty in public
life, It is gratifying 10 know that at the
same time the country's most popular
figure is the man who stands pre-eminent
throughout the world as the representative
OF public honesty. This fact demonstrates
that the moral fiber OF the great mass OF
the people Is sound.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
HurtfnI Perfnrmnnces.

Springfield (Mass) Republican
Nor is such performance as that Of the
New York assembly, in defeating the in
come tax amendment to the federal con-
stitution, calculated to improve republican
prospects. This is said with the utmost
respect for Governor Hughes, who has
contributed so powerfully toward the re-
grettable action which New York state has
taken on this important issue. Virginia
and New York must now be counted in the
negative; all tho other states which have
thus far acted have favored the measure.
And Massachusetts seems headed for an
unholy alliance with the obstructionists!
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
SHADES OF OLD MARCUS, a
what Would the Copper KinE Thiui,
of This spcctacIet
Cle,saIova

of This Spcctaclef
Cleveland Leader.
1T is understood from members OF the
family Of Count SiEray, who married Miss
Harriet DAILY, daughter OF the late Marcus
DAILY. that the brides dover was SOOOOOO
OF this amount, however. only 5000 900 will
be Immediately at the disposal Of the bride
groom, that sum TO be applied to the settle.
ment OF the counts debts. The comfortable
balance Of S5,4OO,OOO remains an American
investment from which tho young couple
are to draw the interest"
So runs a recent society note in a Now
York paper, and the shame OF the happen
ing is SO common that 1t excited no com
ment, Notwithstanding its affront TO the
dignity and sanctity OF marriage and the
low standard Of both manhood and woman
hood which IL implies.
Here is a man. scion Of one of the proud-
est OF Hungarian families, with pcdigree
that stretches back to medieval days; here
is girl born in the land where woman
hood is rightly esteemed; delicatey reared,
fastidious, like all Of her sex, in her enA
vironment; proud OF her position; glorying
in her money, using II as a pedestal to
raise her above the ruck of humanity and
as barrier to keep her aloof from them,
here, then, are a man and a woman, Who
II there's anything ennobllng In birth and
clarifying in wealth, should be models for
the rest of the world.
And yet thore isn't laborer on the street
who has less manhood; and millions OF
poor girls doing humble work hold them
selves higher.
What would decent workingman thlnl,
of himself If he went to a girls father
and demanded that his debts should be paid
before he married her; what would the girl
herself, no matter how lowly her posi-
tion, think OF such a sordld degenerate
suitor; and what would tho rest Of the
world accustomed to think Of men as brave
and self-respecting and OF women us fine
and white-souled, say OF such a pair7
In this Sigray case, the American girl is
the worse offender. The count who makes
traffic OF his title, has been brought up
to such transactions. detestable as they
are. But there is no such excuse for the
girl who consents to such a cheap and
unwomanly bargain. No matter how badly
the marriage turns out, she will have
bought her unhapplness with her title.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
Means Much for the People.

st. Paul Pioneer Press Qnd. repO
The old oligarchy was nearly always
solidly arrayed against legislation de-
manded by the country west Of the Allie
ghenies. 1t opposed statehood for the ter
ritories. bitterly fought irrigation, recla-
nation and reforestry plans. 1t succeeded
for years in defeating postal savings legis-
lation and long referred favorable railway
rate legislation. 1t managed for years to
shape all tariff legislation to suit the in
terests of New England and New York
and nearly always succeeded in blocking
any and all measures not indorsed by the
big combination of eastern capital. The
passing of the oligarchy promises to bring
the people Into their own.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

opIInBIIelu NDIa5SJ IbepuUIIU1II Vlu'J
The ''old guard does not surrender; it
resigns which comes to about the same
thing. Its two great senatorial chieftains
leave behind them able lieutenants-Lodge
Root Crane and others, and around these
the republican leadership Of the senate
will doubtless be reorganized. But It's
power will not be like that Of the depart
ing leadership 1t will have to bend more
to the influences of insurgency within the
party, or 1t will be engulfed. The old order
has changed, and in the changing New
England's great and ong-continued prestige
in the senate will suffer.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
A Contrast.
Cleveland main Dealer (dem)

Cleveland Plain Dealer (dem.)
On August 80, 1906, william j. Bryan ar
rived in New York from a world tour. He
was greeted by thousands OF men from all
parts Of the country and hailed as the next
president of the United States.
on April IT, 1910, Mr.. Bryan again reached
New York after a world tour. He was
greeted by only a few personal friends.
Even the newspapers paid almost no atten-
tion to the arrival
Politics, though full Of surprises offer
few more startling contrasts than this.
Hero and a Moses today; a discard to-
morrow
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
MasterfuI Public Man.

Providence (R. - Tribune rep.).
Perhaps Nelson Aldrich cannot be called
a statesman, though II he should sue
ceed in his ambitions regarding the cur
rency he would command a new respect
from even his present detractors, but he
has certainly proved himself very in
fluential and masterful public man and
richly earned such rest and peace as all
will hope may now come to a long, la
borious and not always fairly judged life
on which the evening shadows begin to
fall
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
New Chapter in Party HiatOry.
New York TVanIng Post Hpd

The growth OF the insurgent movement is
manifestation OF returning health that
must hearten every believer In democratic
institutions, and must rejoice particularly
every republican who recalls the days when
his party meant something quite different
from tariff-wOrship. and sought objects
whose value could not be measured in Wall
street All signs point TO the opening OF a
new chapter in the party's history; and II
that chapter cannot be filled with a record
as inspiring as that which filled it's early
years, every good republican may hope at
least that 1t viii free itself from the odlum
which three decades OF money worship
have brought upon it, by a sincere effort
to deal wisely with the less inspiriting but
more difficult problems OF the present day.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
Signs OF the Times.
Boston Herald OndO

The general manager OF the National
senate never considered It necessary 10 go
before the people TO summon them to
counsel with him. Such party leadership
was his laid no such duties on him. But
there has come about new conception Of
party leadership. The people are awaken
ing to their responsible part in politics
They are appreeiating their privilege In the
control OF legislation. They are electinR
leaders who can lead US as well as com
mand, and who Will recognize account
ability TO those whom they expect to fol-
low Loyalty. The people are asserting their
right to control party organizations and
demanding that they who furnish the votes
are entitled 10 first consideration. even IN
preference to the special interests which
furnish the funds.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
Old Guard Up Against 1t.
Indiana nolis News Nndl

All this can mean only one thing and
that is that the people everywhere are
deeply stirred. The old guard is up
against such fight as 1t never knew be-
fore. 1t is not strife between factions,
but rather one between the people and
those who have arroSated to themselves
the right to manage their affairs and to
dictate party policies. The movement is
one for emancipation from the business
political control which has for so long
cursed the country.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

1t appears that the storage of food
supplies has had an effect opposite to
that looked for by greedy spectators.
If Mr.. and Mrs. Ultimate Consumer
can recoup any on the winters ex-
penses by cheap prices in the spring,
they will bless the cold storage nan.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

The Philadelphia Enquirer has
solved the meat problem. 1t has dis
covered 100000 acres surrounding
the Gulf of Mexico that will grow the
kind of hyacinths that go sixty tons
to the acre and form the staple article
of diet for hippopotamuses, whose
meat, it says, is excellent. What more
is necessary to knock the bottom out
of the meat trust? Eat the hippo
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
Change for the Better.

The prospects Of the presidents pro-
gram brighten with the impending change
in the senate, although that change win
not come till the next session. Neverthe-
less its moral effect will be widespread
in the congressional campaign, since the
path for progressive legislation along the
lines OF the party policies will now be
more than ever assured.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

Houston wants to be counted out of
that combine OF cities that propose to
behave themselves on the Fourth.
Houston deserves something for being
honest, anyway, and it probably will
not be any worse than the best city
that promises to be good,
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
An Honorable Career.
Des Moines Capital (rep.).

DoH MOInes OdpItHI Wep'J'
The country owes Senator Aldrich a debt
of gratitude He is a man Of clean hands
and patriotic purposes. The senate will
miss his wise counsel and good judgment.
The country will miss his patriotism and
high mindedness. Future generations will
do him honor, and the historian will rec
ord his good work.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
Age Thins the Ranks.

PhIhdeIphla BuIIetln ITepJ.
President Taft has been relying on the
support Of what has come to be known
as the "Old Guard" in congress-the men,
who, like Aldrich, Hale and Cannon, we're
the chief sponsors OF the tariff bill Of
1909, which they forced upon him; but it
looks now as il the active ranks of the
"Old Guard" may be greatly trimmed
down by age itself, even II not by politl-
cal revolution, long before the close OF
his administration.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

What is this little joke Mr.. Hearst
is playing? He sends John Temple
Graves to democracy with the olive
branch of peace-on certain condi-
tions, chiefly that the democratic
party will endorse Hearstism and then
slips over to the White House and tells
Mr.. Taft that he is making good from
the word 90.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

Another point that may well be
kept in mind is that many of the men
who are shouting loudest for Roose-
welt now, shouted loudest against him
when he was president.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
sIrnIficnnt Changes

Brooklyn Eagle Ond. dem).
The retirement Of both signalizes the
growth OF republioanism In the eastern
states toward revenue reform, what time
public opinion in the south is heading
toward protection. The significance Of
this Is extreme.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

The number Of people who will find
that they were mentioned" by Mark
Twain is likely to be very large, but
the claimants who were mentioned by
name needn't worry.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

The woman suffragists should take
comfort in Maude Adams as the
Chantecler and realize that the stage
will stand for it, anyway.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
Important Precautions.

| Chicago Tribune.
In buying an automobile It Is better to
select one Of kind that can be obtained
without mortgaging anything as pre-
liminary, being careful at the same time,
to see that you have enough money In
bank to pay for a years repairing.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

wall street Journal.

van oh0N' SoulHai'
Automobile men estimate that more than
IS, 10000 a year is earned by the railroads
through carriage OF automobiles. An es-
tlmate OF what the farmer earns through
towing disabled cars Is now in order.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

Thus far they have not reported the
name of the Partisan who dared to
criticise the colonel's French in that
speech at the sorbonne,
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

Costly fires that have been raging
in the west during the last few weeks
are a tribute to somebody's careless
ness. The lesson is SO plain, and its
application so easy, that it is likely to
be neglected.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

ment, and that It has been so long
neglected in Nebraska can only be ac
counted for by the indifference OF our
people.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
FfreurOORl
ANNRNNDA
81. Louis Globe-Democrat.

ST. Louis Globe-Democrat.
Mr. Hearsts attempted comparison OF
Taft and Roosevelt is intended to injure
both, and it's author would congratulate
himself Il he could injure either.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

The democratic spouters who have
been omitted from the campaign com
mittees' Chautauqua circuit needn't
worry. Enough kinds OF democrats
exist in Nebraska to furnish all with
an audience.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
The Old Guard
Editorial Expressions on the
Announced Retirement Of
Senators Aldrioh and Hale
Rest Wen Earned.
washington Post Und).

WHsHInkIUH IUaI NIIuJ'
The senators from Rhode Island and
Maine will leave office with records OF
exceptionally long and honorable service,
and It is to be hoped that they will enjoy,
In good health, a well-earned rest.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

Mr.. Anthony Drexeh who married
Miss Marjorie Gould. has little thought
for the populaee when be raises the
ante TO s165 for cup OF tea and two
hard-boiled eggs, And he ate that
breakfast in the City Of Brotherly
Love at that
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

James Henry Stark, tory his
torian. has discovered that Paul
Reveres ride was a failure after all.
Well, 1t brought the results.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
A Pair OF Thinks.
Chicago News.

President Taft Is right in thinking that
Governor Hughes would make a good Jus
tice of the supreme court but he would
make a still better president Of the United
States
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

crease in business to the prosperity Of the
farmers. instead Of claiming that the pros
perity OF the farmers is due to its large
increase In business
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

The Washington telegraph operator
who smoked an ordinary cigar for
ninety four minutes and thirty seconds
without allowing it to go out, must
have started his career as a messenger
hOv
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
Every Little HeIpa.

The little drop In the price OF flour would
seem to Justify a little drop in the price
OF bread. OF. what Is equivalent, a little
addition 20 the weight OF the loaf Every
little helps,
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25
Doing auite Wen for a Trust.

WHHHIUHIOU sur,
IL has been estimated that the steel
trust pays an annual profit amounting 10
@ per cent OF the actual value OF It's prop
critics. The other IS per cent is POSSIBLY
sacrificed for Appearances sake.
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

There is a reminiscent connection
between Dan Sulley's Corner Gro
cery" and Jim Patten's cornered cot
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

The question of race suicide has
narrowed down to the point of quail
ity, not quantity. ars'
Omaha daily bee., 1910-04-25

The St, Louis bachelor who says he
is too rich to win a wife proves that
he knows something about the play,
ANYHOW % -.......... .,.