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Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04
The New Spirit OF Patriotism.

Patriotism we call the love of coul-
try and a patriot one who loves and
upholds his country. The definition
implies contradictions and defense
Naturally we think of war and patriot
ism together. We have in our history
some sterling patriots who never saw
war, but most Of those we lionize de-
Tended their country on the battlefield.
Today we are trying to put war
aside and substitute peace. This in
wolves a new, and we may well be-
lieve, better and broader conception
of patriotism. This new conception, or
spirit, of patriotism is a leep passion
for social as well as legal Justice, a
zeal for the rights of man and man.
One who has done a good deal to fos-
ter the new conception, has termed t
the square deal"
But even under this new arbitrament
of peace, conflicts still reign. and there
is ample offense to summon men to
the defense of their country. This Of
AShSC may NC hOi6 Inc lSSS ' lOlSIL
because 1t works in more subtle ways.
The forces of evil often find the lines
of least resistance along which they
always work. These forces are very
busy today obtruding themselves to
impede progress, social and legal, and
thwarting justice by a thousand DIFF
ferent methods. No man need fail to
become a patriot, therefore, for want
of war to assert his deep passion for
the cause of his country. He may
easily find more opportunities on
every side than he can possibly en-
brace. He will, If he keeps a keen look
out, see the enemy in a hundred diff
ferent forms rising up to attack him
and his countrymen. He will find
him in politics, in business, in society,
even in religion-selfishnes dis
honesty, mountebankism and the like.
Patriotism is nothing but the concrete
form Of the simple elements of every
day, sincere individual life, and Just
in proportion as we need it more to-
day than ever, 30 the call for it is
greater.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04
FATHER LEADS THE WAY.

John Talman in Progressive Printer.
Years and years ago, when I
Was Just little lad,
An after school hours used to work
Around the farm with dad,
used TO be so worried out
When eyentide was come,
That l got kinder anxious-like
About the journey home.
But dad, ne used to lead the way;
An once in a while turn round an say
So cheerin'-like, 80 tender: "Come
Come on, my son, you're nearly home"
That alters used to help me some,
An so l follered father home.
I'm old an gray an feeble now,
An trimbly at the knee,
But life seems just the same today
AS then II seemed TO me,
For l am still so wearled out
When eventide is come,
An still get kinder anxiuus-like
About the journey home.
But still my Father leads the way,
An once In while hear him say,
So cheerin'-like, so tender: Come!
Come on, my son, you're nearly home!"
An same as then, that helps me some,
An so I'm follerin Father home.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04
People and Events

The Ahkoond OF Swat was the original
,mpaigner against flies.
Nfficiany, May is rated the warmest one
airing the name. But the weather man
not acquainted with all the Mays,
What lot Of satirical chaff would have
been lost TO mankind had Diogenes been
famous pilgrimage.
The most annoying thing about pack
ages Of high temperature at this season
Of the year is the smears of ruin It brings
to the talcum decorations Of the June
bride
Kaiser William has contributed a red
eagle for decorative effect to Adolphus
Busch's collection Of American eagles The
emperor appreciated the contents OF the
case.
A Mexican bishop advocates base ball as
a substitute for bull-fighting Here's a
chance for tailenders to engage in the up
lift business and get a few thousand miles
away from their records.
Just as soon as the buried victims of
auto and motorcycle races are forgotten, a
few remarks on the humanity OF Mexi-
can bull fights will demonstrate our zeal
for the uplift of neighbors.
You never can tell how men take their
misfortunes. A Denver man blew out his
brains because his wife eoped with a
handsomer man. Under similar clrcum-
stances a New Yorker gave an all-night
blowout to his friends, and considers the
money well spent
Senator La Follette's speech on the Lori
mer case extended over four DAYS.
Omitdng the elapsed time" his perform
ance equals twelve hours Of vocal exercise
nearly three hours short Of the famous
continuous performance of william Vim
cent Allen Of Nebraska in the same cham
Der.
Revolution made and revolution ended
the public career Of Porfirio Diaz. He went
into exile from Vera Cruz, the port he
entered thirtyfive years ago, so disguised
that he eluded the emissaries of the
Juarez government, who anxiously sought
him. The purser of the ship who aided
his escape to land was handsomely re-
warded when Diaz reached the presidency.
and died few years ago while serving as
Mexican counsel at San Francisco.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

That eminent organ of enlighten-
ment and reform, Golfers Weekly,
figuring on the possibility of the demo-
Gratis capturing the next United States
senate, and conceding that they will
hold their own, declares that in order
to gain control they must, in addi-
ton, win five republican seats, The
ones that are the most vulnerable are
supposed to be Briggs, New Jersey;
Brown. Nebraska; Gamble, South Da-
kota; Guggenheim, Colorado; Cullom,
Illinois, and Frye, Maine" How came
Golfers to use the word "vulner-
able?" Yes, and how came 1t to in.
clude Brown Of Nebraska?
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04
SECULAR SHOTS AT PULPIT.

New York Post: II there is 20 be a split
in the Christian Science church, the proper
way to deal with the dissenters Is 70 give
them absent treatment
Louisville Courier-Journal: A New York
minister drove his automobile over a young
woman and killed her demonstrating con-
ciusively that there are some ministers
whose income Is sufficient for their needs
Boston Transcript: The heresy verdict
has been affirmed, hut Or. Grant will not
be taken out into the market place and
burned. heresy hunt nowadays Is but a
mild diversion for gentlemen Of sedentary
habits.
Baltimore American: In connection with
General shermans celebrated description
OF war. II is odd to have a churchman
come forward TO defend war as necessary
to prevent the world from becoming eff
Terminate. In the opposite views thus ex-
pressed, however, General Sherman is en-
Titled TO the preference, as he knew exactly
what he was talking about.
Philadelphia Ledger: The promotion Of
Bishop Pendergast to metropolitan rank by
his selection by the pope to be archbishop
OF Philadelphia in succession Of the late
Archbishop Ryan, Will be heartily well
coined by the Catholics Of this city, not
only as part Of the fnial duty and respect
to the head Of their church. but as a happy
realization Of their hopes and expectations
For nearly forty years pastor and bishop in
Philadelphia, the new head Of the arch
diocese has acquired a familiarity with the
flock over which he has been called TO pre-
side as shepherd such as few others could
have had and in that long service he has
won the respect and affection OF his col
leagues and his people.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04
WHAT'S the Matter with Kansas :

Even the suntiowers nodded when
win Allen White asked, What is the
matter with Kansas" politically, and
since then the state has been burning
up with restless energy to leap into
the forefront OF everything that
looked like a political reform. But
now that same question is pro-
pounded as to Kansas indifference to
the good roads movement. It has
failed to join with other states in this
great advance enterprise. It's reac-
tionaryism is difficult TO explain.
But Kansas is not alone in its back
wardness. Its sister state, Nebraska,
is also behind the procession. So
when they go to PROFOUND the ques-
ton as to Kansas, they might also
ask. what is the matter with Ne
braska?" Perhaps no state in the
union has more to gain from good
roads, or could have them with so
little outlay OF money and time. Our
natural roads are highly adapted to
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04
The Smartest Ever.

This was by all odds the smartest
thing | ever did in my life"
So writes General Frederick Funs-
ton in the first of a series of auto
biographical papers referring to a GER
tain incident in his military career.
What do you think he was boasting
about when he wrote it?
Why it was the fact that while wait
ing in San Francisco to be ordered to
the Philippines he met his wife and
married her then and there before
going further.
If every man could and would truth
fully say that getting married was by
all odds the smartest thing he ever did
in his life, no one would ever ask the
question, Is marriage a failure2
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04
Why So Much Crime 2

The prevalence of crime is agitat-
ing the country. Philosophers and
criminologists are busy offering the
cries and remedies, but crime goes
on. The Independent, 1t seems to us,
comes near hitting the mark when It
says: THE American public regards
crime lightly. 1t is, in fact, amazingly
Indifferent to crime and its proven
tion."
If this were not true; If, on the other
hand, the American public, were
amazingly keen to scent crime and it's
cause. would 1t not soon, by the ex-
ercise of all the great powers at its
command, bring about a diminution
of crime?
But this popular indifference,
which is too often expressed in jury
verdicts, is not alone to blame, we
think. The lax manner in which We
treat crime and criminals, the maud
lin sentiment bestowed upon the lat
ter, are largely to blame for the pres
ent situation. In the first place, it
will not be denied that our lawyers
and courts make too much out of the
laws technicalities and use the law,
itself, as a shield instead OF a weapon
upon the lawless. This makes con-
viction of crime extremely difficult.
Then, even after conviction, the Grim
inal, no matter how wanton or con-
firmed he may be, too frequently
escapes just punishment by means Of
a pardon or parole at the hands OF
some executive who lacks backbone
enough to enforce the law.
This weakening OF the criminal pro-
cedure and this undoing of legal de-
crees invites crime and encourages
criminals. We make too much over
what we call the problem" of crime.
It is not 80 much a problem, as It is
a simple example In subtraction. Take
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04
ONE CENT POSTAGE IN SIGHT.
POstOffice Department Put on n Pay
ing Basis.
Washington Post.

Washington Post.
For tho first time in thirty years accord
ing to Postoffioe department figures. the
PoEtoffice department is self-sustainlng.
and Postmaster General Hitchcock has re-
turned 10 the treasury 100000 that had
been set aside from the public funds to
defray the expenses OF the department for
the current year The department has a
surplus Of 100000, gained from its own
earnings, and a handsome surplus is looked
for at the end Of the fiscal year.
The postal deficit at the end Of the last
fiscal year was ST. 10000 To change this
into a surplus is a remarkable piece OF
executive and administrative work, of
which President Taft and Postmaster Cen
eral Hitchcock have reason to be proud.
1t is not promise, but a performance,
and as such 1t puts all other government
experts In economy and efficiency upon
their mettle
Now that the postal service is payins.
It's own way, why should not 1-cent post
age be introduced? The department makes
money on first-class mail carriage, and
the immense Increase of business following
1-cent postage would go far to keep first
class carriage profitable. At any rate, the
deficit would be insignificant in compari-
son with the benefits derived by the public
Postmaster General Hitchcock has al
ready earned enduring credit for his ad-
ministration Of his department but It
would be a browning achievement II 1-cent
postage could be established during his
incumbency At the rate he is now saw
ing this great Improvement could be made
during this administration without causing
a deficit
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04
What Russia Has Conceded.

Under pressure of persistent diplo-
matte prodding from Washington Rus
STA has finally condescended to OBJ
serve part of its treaty of 1892 with
this country, giving the rights Of resi-
dence and travel" in the cars domain
to American citizens. 1t has agreed
that American Jews, whom 1t hereto
fore excluded, may travel in Russia
ION legitimate business"
Some of the exultation INDUCED in
over our great diplomatic triumph"
is justified. Our government at Wash
ington has achieved by gentle means
what 1t might have sought by the more
drastic measure of severing diplomatic
relations with Russia. That, to be
sure, would have been an extreme DO
sition to take, for 1t would have in
volved much more than merely this
right guaranteed to certain class of
our people under treaty. On the
other hand, however, 1t should be re-
membered that we have still gained
OAAJ a poAb Va Whab 10 OuI Que. we
have been able to take one step In the
right direction. but we have a good
distance yet to travel before reaching
the terminus of our rights.
1t is shameful that our government
has submitted to such indignity from
a country like Russia so long as 1t did
and 1t should not stop short of com
plete victory in this case. Russia's
excuse is that the rights granted US
under our treaty are subject and SUBJ
ordinate to her local laws, which for
bid Jews to enter that country, and
that these sacred" laws must exclude
American citizens If they happen to be
Jews, despite all treaty agreements.
But suppose Russia's race prejudice
were to run against the Irish, or the
German, or the Italian, or any other
class of our people. We should not
tolerate discrimination against any
part of our American citizenship, es-
pecially on religious lines. We can bet
ter afford to terminate diplomatic re-
lations with Russia rather than &C
quiesce.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04
BLASTS FROM RAMS HORN.

God alone knows how much Is lost when
a child is started wrong.
The busybody and the scarlet sinner are
classed together in the Bible.
Confidence in God always gives hope a
rock upon which TO rest her feet.
Trying 10 make a world better Is the
best business anybody can go into.
The Christian life that counts is the one
that is full OF hope and patience.
There Is no hard place in life for the
man who makes the journey with Christ.
Every man is certain TO hear the still
small voice who is willing to obey It.
Religion that is pure and undefiled works
at the trade all the year round.
The world IL In more OF a famine for
sympathy than IL ever was for bread.
With all his wisdom even Solomon
couldn't tell what = boy would do next
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04
Mexico's Election.


Madero, thus far is the only
avowed candidate for the presidency
of Mexico, but as the election will
not be held until October the others
have ample time to enter the race.
General Reyes, Povisonal President
de la Barra and Senior Limantour are
expected to get in. If they do, no ele-
ment in the republic need complain for
lack of representation. Madero will
stand for the forces that overthrow
Diaz; Reyes will represent the con-
servatives, while the voters who are
not classed with either extreme may
find reasonable choice between de
la Barra and Limantour.
OF these four men, Judging from
their public records, Madero would
seem to be the least available, from
point. He was the candidate defeated
by Diaz last year and the leader of
the revolution. What he has done
could have been done by any other
uldu WIZ WAS blullldAAg lubplIbus I10
rallied the ,anti-Diaz sentiment and
struck the government at the psyco-
logical moment and 1t toppled. 1t was
not inherent power or greatness in
Madero that did it, In fact, Madero
has not shown that quality. He did
not show 1t at Juarez he did not
show 1t at any other crucial point in
the insurrection. He has not i'm
pressed the world as a man of great
administrative ability, who could do
as much in the upbuilding of the gov
eminent as he did, even, in its de-
struction and his election probably
would mean new trouble for Mexico
Reyes is a great military force. Be-
yond that 1t is questionable If his
powers are distinctive, and, while
great military powers will be needed
by the reorganized government of
Mexico, Reyes undoubtedly could be
of greater assistance as the adviser
to the president in a military ca
pacity-head of the army-than as
president. 1t must be remembered
that he left Mexico a year ago at
Diaz's suggestion in response to a
very decisive outbreak against him
and that since his return he has been
able to rally all his old followers to
him.
AS former ambassador to the
INT 80 ~ -, go
peace, de la Barra would be a useful
man at the helm. His influence
abroad would be positive. He prob
ably could command confidence at
home.
But of the four men now before the
country, Senior Limantour would be
the most acceptable so far as the out
side world is concerned. but that is
not the world that is going to name
Mexico's president He is the man in
whom the countries and private cap
italists that believed In Diaz tied to.
His advice has guided Mexico more
than is generally known. He was a
directing force, 1t will be remembered,
in the recent crisis and history doubt
less will show that his hand was in
strumental in bringing about what
has thus far transpired In the interest
Of peace. When 1t comes to presi-
Dental caliber, Limantour, with such
a man as Reyes at the head Of the
army, would be regarded as the best
fitted in all Mexico. In fact, 1t has
been often said that It was Limantour
and not Diaz, in the latter's declining
years, who ruled the republic.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04
Almost Unanimous.
Springfield Republican.

The opinion of Louis D. Brandeis, the
radical Boston lawyer, regarding the SUI
preme court decision IN the tobacco case
is worth giving: THE decision is n de-
cidedly good step In the right direction, for
II makes the Sherman law a living thing
that is capable Of curbing monopoly. As
far as one can go without reading the
whole opinion, II seems to be a most fortu-
nate decision" The way things are going
we are all in danger OF being pleased. with
perhaps the exception OF William Jennings
Bryan.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

The decision OF Germany tentatively 10
enter into arbitration negotiations is q re-
markable surprise, as 1t has been reported
that the German government was very cool
towards arbitration in any form. II is,
however. striking proof OF the growth
OF arbitration sentiment throughout the
world and Is also signal victory for
President Taft. The next question is, Of
course, how far the Germans are willing
to go in this matter, but that they will go
any distance at all is a cause for congratu-
lations to all friends OF peace everywhere.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

away from criminal trials the overdo-
ing Of the technically and jury man
ipulation and take away from the
prison the abuse of executive elem
ency and you have the answer to a
large part of this situation.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

President\ Taft's action in the cases
Of Bankers Morse and Walsh ought to
give a tip to some OF our governors.
who too often forget the fellow who
has not violated the law is entitled to
sympathy as much as the one who has.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04
MAY CIRCULATION
48,473

State Of Nebraska, county OF Douglas, IS:
Dwight Williams, circulation manager OF
The bee Publishing Company, being duly
sworn, says that the average oally CIrcula-
ton, less spoiled, unused and returned
copies for the month OF May, 1911, was
Sl73 DWIGHT WILLIAMS,
Circulation Manager.
Subscribed In my presence ana sworn to
before me this LIST day OF June, 1871.
(Seal.) ROBhRT HUNTER,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

Automobile registration numbers in
Nebraska promise to pass the 20, 900
mark before the year is up. II all Of
these new numbers represent live, GO
ing machines in active use in a strictly
agricultural state with a census popu-
lation of only 100000. our farmers
must be going soma
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

Gates says he raised the ante on
Tennessee Coal and Iron to 90; Gary
says he raised 1t to toto save an
overloaded banking Arm. 1t is to be
hoped there will be honor enough in
this deal for all.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

The list of Victims Of nearly every
fatal railroad wreck nowadays in
cludes engineers and firemen OF other
trainmen. These faithful servants
stick to their posts when danger
threatens, no matter what the sacri-
flee. What the travelling public owes
to the men at the throttle and on the
brake is little realized and less ap-
nreciated
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04
Lure of the Spotlight.
Buffalo ExpresA.

Champ Clark is beginning to wonder II
being just plain presiding officer and
keeping out OF sight Is not running the
vice presidency a close race for oblivion.
So every now and then he reminds the
country that he will not be annoyed II he
is frequently spoken Of among the posi-
bilities.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

Mr.. Gary says Mr.. Morgan had moth
Ing to do with putting through the
deal for the Tennessee Coal and Iron.
But would 1t have gone through had
Mr.. Morgan objectedg
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

From the clumsy, unsuccessful way
they handled the attempt to blow up
Nadero, those Mexican dynamiters
sould easily prove an alibi in the Los
Angeles case.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

Now, that Mexico is about to reor-
ganize It's government and may be
open to suggestions, perhaps an emil
nent Nebraskan might get few of his
paramount issues adopted.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

Omaha is surely on the Mexican
map with zoe" Carroll accomplishing
the conquest of Juarez and ''Dick"
Ferris erecting an independent repub-
lican in Lower California. Nothing
like being in on both the rise and the
fall.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

ilhSbuib A'AHpdltHs
Tom johnson has been indicated Cleve-
land, after year of Scent fare. with an
additional cent for transfers, has raised
the traction profit to the point where
under the agreement a straight Scent fare
must be conceded.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

A comic opera depicting the Next
can revolution In song and dance is
yet to make its appearance, but we
may be sure 1t is on the way.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

None of the other steel kings have
come forward to bet John w. Gates
that he was not telling the truth about
those inside deals.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

Subscribers leaving the city tenn
pOrRrily should have The bee
mailed to them. Address Will be
changed as often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

Mr.. Bryan has the advantage of
Mad Mullah, however, in being able to
air his anger in the very newspapers
he loves so much to denounce.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

Griggs-A critic says that II Poe were
living today no editor would print his
strange, weird stories.
Brtggs-Oh well, he could make a living
designing womens hats.-Post Transcript
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

A New Jersey clergyman preached
about locusts and a swarm of them
few into the church. Good thing he
did not preach about hell fire.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

Champ Clark, Bill Stone and Joe
Bailey would make things hum as
aorobats in a three-ringed circus.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

In contemplating July 4 folks may
congratulate themselves that it only
took a day to sign the papers.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

The approaching commencement
would not be the real thing unless
preceded by the usual debate on,
what shall she weer?"
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

There is a little chapter in Amer
lean history that might afford some
help to Mexico in its task of recon
struction.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

A Boston man, who motored through
England last summer, relates that while
passing through the town of Barking he
saw a sign In pork shop that agitated
his rsibles somewhat. The sign ran: TRY
our Barking Sausages. Boston Tran.
script.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04

System Is a good thing in your
work, provided you do not make It
the whole thing.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04
no Coupons Attached.
Chicago Tribune

For the information OF the urchns wait
ing outside II should be explained that no
coupons go with the decision Of the United
States supreme court in the case Of the
tobacco trust
Omaha daily bee., 1911-06-04
DOMESTIC PLEASANTRIES.

~ never saw bride looking so sour
What was the matter?"
She found out when Il was too late
that she was wearing lemon blossoms in
stead Of orange. Chicago Tribune.