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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-29

grains on the free list They declared the
insurgents had made the welkin ring with
their demands Tor a further revision Of the
tariff and for lower duties.
"1he proposed agreement" said one Of
the old-tme house leaders, gives tine
gentlemen from the Dakotas. from Mime
sofa Iowa. Nebraska and Jinsas down
ward tariff revision with a vengeance ON
the products Of their own states. Now lets
see what they are going 10 do about it,
The insurgents discussed the matte
among themselves, but so far as known
came to no general understanding
LONDON, Jan. 2S.-Editorials in the
newspapers this morning dealing with the
proposed reciprocity treaty between the
United states and Canada are concerned
more with it's effect on the policy Of the
imperial preference than the merits uf
the agreement itself.
The protectionist papers consider that
ube agreement n ratified, would be a
serious blow 20 trade and increase the cost
of food IN Great Britain, through tine d.
version Of Canadian supplies TO the United
| states.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-29

administration are as openly In praise Of
the bigness OF the proposition and broad
ness of the man who sent 1t forth.
Tawney's Attitude.
Tawney OF Minnesota, chairman OF the
appropriation committee. is opposed to the
suggestion of treating along the lines out
Hned by Mr. Taft and so are Lindberg
Volstead and Stevenson. on the other
hand, those in favor of the treaty, coming
from the same state which bounds Canada
on the north are Hammond (dem.). Stevens,
Nye and Miller the latter of Duluth, and
one other member, Davis. noncommittal.
Tile Dakotas are unreservedly against
the plan of reciprocity laid down in the
presidents message.
As to Nebraska, the entire membership
OF the delegation with the possible eXcep-
ton Of Mr.. Hitchcock, is inclined to be non
commlttal as TO where they VIII stand when
the matter comes before them. Mr. Hitch
cock was inclined to believe it step for
ward and thought that the presidcht
showed farsightedness and wisdom in
bringing about such an agreement
Congressman Latta, who unreservedly
says that he will quit public life after this
congress, believes that the law of supply
and demand viii regulate prices irrespec-
tive of any concessions made by countries
with one another but just how he would
vote on this question he is frank enough
to say he does not know, and might vote
mo- Just as easily as he would vote yes
One fact remains. however the president
has played masterful politics, He has called
the attention OF the country TO conditions
existing between Canada and the United
states and to the disparity between them
relative TO the necessities of both. He has
served notice on the democratic party that
II he does not set legislation through at
this session OF congress the democratic
party viii be held responsible for their
failure to accomplish this legislation in the
/ Sixry-second congress even though II may
hurt some OF the agrarisn states temper
arily,
After several hearings the house com,
nittee on irrigation today amended the
first section Of the Warren bills Nos. 695a
to 60.554 by the adoption of amendment.
urged BY Congressman Klnkaid OF Ne
brasks While the section provided fol
the disposition and delivery OF any part Of
the water supply OF irrigation projects. b,
order Of the secretary OF the interior. Al
now amended the government is author
ized. where an excess OF reservoir an,
canal capacity has been provided for pro
jects. 10 contract with other irrigation
systems for the impounding, storage an,
carrying OF water TO the extent OF sucl
excess capacity The bin reserves a flrs
right 10 lands and entrymsn under the pro
iect. House members we'll Informed Of
the situation have been convinced that tn
bin could not pass the house without som
such amendments as have been adopted
and they are not we'll assured that q ca
be passed even with such amendments
c. H. sloan OF Geneva, representatIy "a
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-29

administration are as openly in praise Of
the bigness OF the proposition and broad
ness of the man who sent 1t forth
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-29
MIND OF WEST NOT MADE UP
How Reciprocity Matter Was Re-
ceived by the Delegations.
cUNrMINs SAYS IT GOES TOO FAR
senator Brown Thinks Definite
Agreement should he Made with
Canada with Respect to
Crown spruce Lands.
trrom a sad corresponeentl

WASHINGTON. Jan. eS. p Special Tele-
gram 1.-The manner in which the message
OF President Taft regarding Canadian reel
procity was sent TO congress yesterday
may play an extremenly important part
ID its consideration at this session, The
message was directed to the senate and
house Of representative, and therefore
leaves II open 20 congress whether 1t shall
consider the project by joint resolution or
whether the ways and means committee
OF the house shall take tho initiative by a
bin putting into effect the recommended
lions OF the president as a result OF ne
gotistlons between Canada and the
United states through duly accredited
commissioners.
senator Cummlns Of Iowa said tonight
that while he stood for reciprocity between
canada and the United states, he was not
prepared to go the fun length OF the
Recommendations which President Tart
made to the senate yesterday that u
was really more free trade than he had
eser dreamed Oh and that his democratic
friend in Massachusetts, Governor Foss'
Mould hardly be found fsyoring so broad
a free trade measure as the president out
lined.
views of Brown.
Senator Brown, who made magnifi-
cent hight Tor Ifee WOOD pup anu pih'
paper. is not exactly satisfied that the
recommendation 81 the president accom-
plishes the purposes intended unless Z
definite agreement has been made be
tween Canada and the other country e
relinquish crown lands held by the mother
country which includes so per cent Of
the spruce wood supply.
tSenator Brown contends that the eX
port duty must be removed from ever!
-product. otherwise free wood pulp woul'
o. impossible
fCongressmsn-elect sloan, although ex
tfemely new TO the situation. but YER!
dose student OF the tariff and economic
conditiopns generally thought that the par
agraph relative 10 meats would interes
Nebraskans, particularly in view Of IN
fact that but thousand head Of cattl
had been shipped into Canada last year.
The message has created more speeula
ron than any document which the presi
dent has sent 10 congress for an eS
tremely Ions time. A great many friend
az the administration are openly In arm
against H. while so-esnod enemies Of th
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-29
NEBRASKA IN NEED OF BANKS
Jesse c. McNIsh of First NntiOnaI of
Wisaer says the state Gould
Accommodate Few More

Nebraska needs more banks" said Jesse
c, McNish. president OF the First National
Bank OF Wisner. Neb.. IN an Interview last
night. Mr.. McNish was d visitor at the
Land Show and gave his views on the
banking situation while inspecting one
OF the corn exhibits He explained that The
smaller towns 81 the state were not suftl-
GENTLY cared for by banking Institutions
so that crops could be handled with the
best facility.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-29
TAFT WILL FIGHT FOR TREATY
All Prophesies of Failure Fail to
Move Chief Executive.
APPEALS CASE TO WAGE FARMERS
Would Recommend Reduction in
Duties On Clothing, II Possible
--InsurEents Are Turned
Around.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 2S.--Snags began TO
loom up in the pathway Of the Canadian re-
ciprocity agreement before It had been in
the hands of congress twenty-four hours
and confident predictions Of its failure
were made by pillars Of the protective
tariff faith II was said that even should
the house accept the terms OF the arrange
ments (Which republican high tariff adyo-
Gates did not concede for a momenD, 1t
could not pass the senate.
These propheses were carried to the
White House today by members who
visited the president, ostenslbly on other
business, but instead OF their creating a
pessimistic feeling there Mr.. Taft, It Is
said, received them with smiles which in
dicated that one defeat would not turn him
from his purpose. II his own party before
surrendering control of the house OF repre-
sentatives fails to seize the opportunity
and credit OF putting into operation this
reciprocal trade pact, the president, 1t is
said, will not hesitate 10 submit his propo-
sition to the democrats perhaps even In ar
extra session,
Taft IL Determined.
One man in the confidence Of the presi
dent, who has been the administration
mouthpiece on more than one occasion
came from the White House tonight will
the declaration that the proposed Canadian
aTrangemen would not die an easy deatf
so long as Mr. Taft was in the Whit,
house.
The president was never more In earn
est IN his hfe" said he.
HE intends to stay with f. through tn,
session and carry II 20 the next a. neoes
sary. lie would not hesitate TO can al
extra session II he thought II necessary. .
President TAFT believes the mutual con
cessions arranged by the United states anC
Canada especially the large number o.
articles Of food stuffs which would be pu
on the free list promises q great humani
tartan movement that ultimately woulC
mean a material reduction in the cost o
! living
lie believes that even II the promised re
ductlons are not az once apparent an,
. very presence OF this document in congress
I VIII prove a deterrent force against con
tinusl adv ancemeat IN the prices Of food
/ Al Is we'll known that Air. Taft va
greatly disappointed that tine tariff boar
mad not completed lbs Investigation o
schedule n, the wool tariff. so that h
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-29
Republican Lineup.

The republicans counted upon by the
administration to vote to report the reso-
Luton are Mccall OF Massachusetts, IIill Of
Connecticut, Needham OF California and
Longworth Of Ohio. Chairman Payne and
Representative Dwight both Of New York,
are believed to be opposed to the agree
ment, but It is regarded as doubtful II they
will take a determined stand against the
presidents wishes
Should the resolution be brought out OF
the ways and means committee within the
next fortnight a vote could be had on &c
In the house during the present session
Whether II passes or not, II is likely a
majority OF the present democratic mem
bels present will vote for it. This would
be accepted as committing the democratic
house OF next session to its passage.
II is in the senate that the barriers now
look impTegnable. A republican member
OF the finance committee said today that
not one Of the majority Of that body
favored the proposed arrangement with
| Canada some being opposed because they
/ believed the interests Of their states 10
be ieopaTdized and others bdsing their
I objections upon the ground OF supposed
menace TO the principle Of protection. The
I estimate b. this member Of the sentiment
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-29
Appeals TO workers.

could recommend at this time reduction
In the duties on clothing
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-01-29

Appeals TO Workers.
He believes this combination would have
appealed so forcibly to the great army of
wage workers who have felt the pinch of
constantly advancing food prices that there
would have been manifested at once an
overwhelming demand through the coun-
try for the action Of his program.
The commercial relations of the United
States and Canada according to the view
held by the president, should be placed
above partisan political considerations and
there is the best possible reason to declare
that he will take his stand upon this
belief and hold It until some action is
taken by congress
The overturning of the republican ma
iority OF the house and the great change
TO be made in the complexion of the
senate after March is thought by some
10 supply President Taft with more than
an even chance Of success.
When his message was read in the house
yesterday II was received with reclamation
by the democrats and appearances seem
to favor an endorsement OF II by the
present minority, which soon will be the
majority.
II the attitude of the democratic leaders
proves a true index of the position which
the minority members of the ways and
means committee will take on a Joint
resolution to put the trade agreement into
force, then such a resolution can BE- br ought
out Of committee. The seven democrats
are believed to be in sympathy with the
agreement and Il is certain four repub-
leans will vote to report IT, This makes
q clear majority Of the nineteen members,
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-02
W. q. LINEMAN ELECTROCUTED
". R. English Meets Instant Death
at Columbia.

Columbia, April 2S.-W. R. English,
a lineman, employed by the Western
Union local forces, was instantly kill
ed when at work today on pole.
Other 1inemen who were with him at
the time state that a lighting wire
became short, and in this way the
deadly current was communicated to
the unfortunate man. He dropped
down the pole, but his fall was grad
ual. as he was wearing leather sair-
" belt, which had been fastened
around him. Lineman Rankin, who
was standing near the pole, caught
the body before it reached the ground.
Death was instantaneous.
Mr.. English came to Columbia
about eighteen months ago, He has
a wife living at Finchvile, Va, where
The remains will be shipped for inter-
meAt. He was about % years OF age.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-02
42,G0O,00O BALES NECESSARY.
Still Plenty Room for au Increase in
: Cotton Production il ii Human
{ Race Wear clothes.

Atlanta, Ca, May Ito clotne the
whole Of humanity would require A.
100000 bales Of cotton each year.
This statement was made by Pres
| ident Hobbs of the National Assocla-
TON of Cotton Manufacturers, at its
recent annual meeting III Boston. Mr..
Hobbs said that of the. 1900, 100000
Inhabitants of the world only 500,,-
100000 are completely clothed, while
15O,OO0,0OO are only partially clothed
and 250,000,0OO are practically not
&othed al all. As civilization advances
the PROPORTION Of the partially clothed
1xF al. AS civilization advances, the
proportion of the partially clothed
and the unclothed will decrease and
this, with the increase Of population
in civilized countries, will call for
an increased supply Of cotton. The
cotton belt of the United States now
furnishes fully two-thirds of the
world supply of cotton, and, as the:
demand increases, will be called upon
greatly to Increase its annual produc-
tion.
It is clear understanding of this
condition that has led the Southern
Railway company to organize Cot
ton Culture department, to work in
cooperation with the United States
Agricultural department and the ag-
ricultural authorities Of the Southern
States, to keep the cotton production
of the South abreast Of the demand by
bringing about the adoption of those
cultural methods which will result in
Z larger average yields per acre, thus
increasing the proftableness of cotton
growing and leaving surplus lands to
be devoted to other crops and the
Z growing Of live stock. It is clearly
more profitable to a farmer to pro-
duce fifty bales of cotton on, fifty acres
than to produce the same amount on
one hundred acres, for he will receive
the same amount for his cotton and
will have fifty acres for other uses.
Under ordinary circumstances, every
increase I the average yield of cotton
per acre reduces the cost Of produc-
Jion per pound and yields the farmer
a larger margin of profit between the
cost of growing his crop and the sell
ing price.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-02
GOV. BLEASE PAYS UP.
Sends s1OO Check for Charleston's
New Y. NJ. C.. A. Building.

Columbia, April 27.-Gcv. Blease
today forwarded to Dunbar Robo,
secretary of the Charleston Y. N. c.
A. building fund committee, his check
for 500. This is Governor Blease's
donation to the Charleston Y. NJ. c. A
building.
The call for the payment of the do
nations states that the money may be
paid in quarterly instalments, extend
ing into 1912, but Gov. Blease paid his
contribution in a lump sum.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-02
GOV. BLEASE AND BIS PETS.
Two Charleston "Kitties" Join Bull
dog, "Chicks" and Cow.

Columbia, April Ex-Governor
Blease received today pair Of tor
toise shell kittens, a gift from Joe
Bollo, of Charleston, the we'll known
restaurant man. The kittens are
Hbeauties." Gov. Blease is very fond
of pets. He has fine bulldog at the
mansion. The governor is also fond
of chickens. He has yard full of
little "chicks.' The mansion is also
possessed of a very fine mich COW.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1911-05-02
NNTICF OF FINAL SETTLEMENT.

Notice IS hereby given that on the
18th day Of May, 1911, at II o'clock
a. H., in the Office of the Probate
Judge for Nevberry coun.y, S. c., l
will make a final settlement of the
guardianship estates Of George R.
Koon, Matte hoon, Mary koon and
David koon, and Immediately there
after apply for q final discharge as
such guardian.
MARY T. KOON,
April II, 1911. Guardian.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-08-31
MIR. TAFT'S MODELLING.

In vetoing the wool-tariff bill
President Taft has disappointed q
large element of people who had
hoped for wiser and better action
Moreover, he has taken a course in.
evitably tending to arouse suspicion
that, after all, his sympathies are
with and for the interests.
The arguments against the, bill
have been the allegation that it's prin.
ciples and provisions were not "scien.
tific' and that action on the matter
should have been delayed till the
tariff commission could report.
No such pretentions were set up
when congress was increasing the
burdens of the tariff. No republican
flapdoodle then about scientific
principles and provisions. No de-
mand for delay till some commission
should offer it's report. The Aldrich-
Payne monstrosity was pushed
through congress regardless of pro-
tests. Tariff grafters demanded
more graft, and they got it.
Mr. Taft made many friends by
his course in the contest for reci-
procity with Canada. He almost
convinced the country that he was a
sincere friend of fair tariff schedules
as distinguished from a robber tariff.
His veto of the wool schedule in
dicates that in tariff, as in many
other important matters, Mr.. Taft is
a Wobbler.-Chicago Journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-08-31
Our Washington Letter.

(By Clyde H. Tavenner, special
Washington correspondent of The
Reporter.)
Washington, D. c.. August 26th-
"The president has raised an issue
which will rage with undated fury
until the close of the polls in Novem-
Der, 1912"
When Speaker Champ Clark threw
down this challenge in what is now
regarded as one of the most brilliant
and militant speeches of his entire
career, it meant not only that the
Democratic fight for lower cost OF
living was to be one to a finish, but
that Champ Clark himself was the
man best qualified to lead that fight,
Republicans as we'll as Democrats
apparently realized this. as was evil
denced BY the fact that when the
speakers name was mentioned n
connection with the presidency. tie
big Misourian was cheered to, ths
echo. ' N.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-08-31
BY WHOSE WILL?

Government is primarily matter
of will. Whose will? In this coun-
| try it is supposed to be the will of the
people lawfully expressed by ma
jorities.
AS a matter of fact, such govern
| ment as we get at Washington that
is anything more than mere routine
represents in most cases not the will
of the people but the will of one man
or the will Of small group of men.
Take this illustration: The peo-
pie, without respect OF party, have
twice voted of late in favor of ma
terial reductions in the taxes on the
necessaries of life That was the
popular will clearly enough. Mr.
Taft, for reasons which now appear
in his disappointing veto messages,
was reluctant to heed that mandate,
and, to send it into the background,
he substituted his own will, which
was that there should be an arrange
tment for reciprocal trade with Can
ada In the hubbub over the she'll
of reciprocity the kernel of cheaper
living as demanded by the people
has been lost.
One-man rule need not be royal
but it is almost certain to be des-
potic. When the will of one man is
made to supersede the will of mil
lions of men the chances are great in
favor of the wrong.
An admirable arrangement in it.
self, reciprocity with Canada was in
no ones mind when this Congress
was elected. 1t was brought forward
| Nv, 70 10 G.
January The will of the people had
been manifested Enthusiastically in
! favor of lower taxes all along the
line. 1t was the will of Mr.. Taft
that nothing should be done in that
direction except along the Canadian
line.
The result is that much of the
work of the Congress that adjourned
yesterday, all of it responsive to the
popular will, has been nullified by
the will of one man, himself as much
under pledge to the people as any one
| of their representatives.
Shall the people rule or shall one
man rule? Shall the American peo-
pie tolerate an institution like the
tariff plutocarcy, which, controlling
the presidential veto, can compel one
party to disregard it's promises and
make the other powerless to fulfill
it's own? 1t was Mr.. Taft's personal
and official will that sent Congress
home empty-handed so far as tax re-
form is concerned, but back Of that,
it is to be remembered, was the will
of the trusts, still arrogant, still mas
terful and still triumphant!-St.
St. Louis Republic.