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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
The Japan Episode.

Rejection of the measure for military in
creases by the Japanese Diet, which was, there
fore, dissolved by the emperor, serves 70 en-
phasize the existence of a peace party, even in
Japan. More than that, it goes TO show that
this peace party, whether numerically In the
jority or not, has both the courage and the
power to oppose the government and the pro-
military party in plans for greater war equip
ment
Some Of our American iingoes ought to find
a morsel Of consolation, II not rebuke, in this
demonstration. The impression sought to be
spread. abroad is that Japan is so thoroughly
saturated with pro-militarism that almost any
war-defying program would sweep along without
substantial opposition.
What is the big significance in this evident
rising tide Of peace sentiment everywhere? Is
II not at least stimulated by the European war?
Paradoxcally, this most terrible war OF all his
tory is, we believe, already exercising a power
full influence for world peace. and when it is
over and the nations enter upon the long and
arduous task of recuperation, this Influence will
undoubtedly spread and deepen until II has be-
come dominant among civilized countries.
Thoughtful men, whether residing in the occ-
dent in the orient, are not long to be deceived
by what IL means TO wage war in this day, seeing
that, according TO expert estimates based on
present progress, 1t costs more to Keep up the
European war one year than 1t cost to fight all
other wars for the last half century But the
money cost Is not the worst of II. Passing over
the direct human slaughter and the mortgages
plastered on future generations, modern war
means irreparable destruction OF the fruits OF
genius and invention, the heritage Of human
greatness. together with the devastation or
paralysis of sources Of wealth supply.
He misses the most impressive fact OF cur
rent history who does not perceive the inevita-
Bile progress of the principle OF peace as a direct
effect Of this present titanic slaughter which
the crown prince of Germany pronounces the
most senseless and stupid war OF all history
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
The Thaw Case.

In returning Thaw to New York without
even going into the subtle issues OF the lawyers,
the United states supreme court encourages the
claim Of another states rights victory, but that
is incidental 20 the main feature of the decision.
The brusk disposition OF this case, on which
lawyers have fed for years. challenges admira-
ton and strengthens the feeling that in our high
est court men with or without money stand
squarely on their merits; that while a Harry
Thaw case may dangle in the air indefinitely, II
amounts to no more here than an appeal from
the most impeeunious wretch in the land.
And the short shrift which the supreme court
made OF Thaws case only goes to confirm many
In the belief that there nothing to this pres
emit aspect of the case beyond what has been In
jected into 1t BY band of money-grabbing law
yers. Whether Thaw is sane insane, or sub
iect to prosecution on the charge OF conspiring
to free himself from an asylum for the criminal
insane. OF where to draw the line between legal
responsibility and responsibility in such a case.
the court does not take time to say, except in
effect by authorizing the state OF New York to
put Thaw back at Mstteawan. where, In behalf Of
public morals, he ought to remain for while
at least.
But as the court wipes Its hands OF the case
without determining any of the cuneiform ques-
lions the lawyers have raised, nothing prevents
most OF these from being raised again and the
case dragged on Just as far the Thaw fortune
will make II profitable TO carry Il.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
Neutrality and sympathy.

LOVELAND, Colo, Dec. 26.-Tc the
Editor of The Bee THE Bees Letter
Box" is a source OF much information
and clearinghouse of ideas and notions
of the different people. The European
war is naturally a never-ending topic and
your readers are given the opportunity
OF viewing Il from all angles. Many of
the articles would have appeared In a
modified form, had the writer's kept in
mind the old. old saying. Think before
you speak,"
For example, there is still a great ado
over an alleged breach of neutrality by
Germany, but not a word is said OF
Japans, the valued ally of the triple
entente. violation of Chinas neutrality.
Now, what are the circumstances as they
appear to our unbiased mind? Five
husky fellows set upon their neighbor,
but not trusting their own strength to
overpower him, coax and beg peoples OF
all colors and races OF the known world
to rush to their assistance. Would that
moteiy crowd pay any attention to such
signs as mo trespassing allowed"
Keep off the grass" ETC.? Why, then
blame the man fighting for his very life {?
Much substantial sympathy by our peo-
pie. and Justly SO, is shown the sufferers
Of Belgium. but let us not forget the un-
fortunate jewellers in those parts OF
Europe where the contending armies
held or hold their sway.
For the deliyerance of these people Mr.
J, +. Weybtight Of SCOTS Bluff, Neb., in
a recent issue, offers simple solution.
He says;
"In the name Of humanity, let all who
4 AHA 10 ixA lAssta - "a.
relief OF this unfortunate nation, and in
addition congress should appropriate at
least ti0O,Oo0.o 900 for their relief, and when
the proper time comes compel Germany
to reimburse u.s.
We ell know that our Uncle Sam is
rich, and. as humor strikes him, extraya-
CANT or penurious TO a fault. Whether
he would advance above named sum
without first investigating the legal as
peet Of the transaction. also figure the
probable cost of collection OF principal
and interest. remains to be seen. 1t
would help some IL MIR. Weybright
could produce two or more reputable
witnesses who could substantiate his al
legation in other parts of his letter that
"the present outrageous slaughter in
Europe is OF the kaiser's own making
and his ambition TO be emperor Of Europe
and build German empire that shall
rule the world"
However. should our dear old uncle put
his hand deep enough In his pocket there
would be precedent-we could advance
and then assess the other belligerents 20
an equal or even larger amounts. dis
tribute the proceeds among all OF the
suffering and needy and thus, with one
stroke OF the pen, create a millennium OF
peace and plenty. ADOLPH DONATE.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
The Unemployment Problem.

'In the sweat of thy face shalt thou earn
thy bread" an original command given to
man and from that day to this 1t has been not
only mans duty but primal right to labor and
live.
And 5000 years after the command is given
approximately 2,O00, 900 men and women willing
to earn their bread by the sweat Of their face
vainly seek employment in the land more nearly
than any other FLOWING with milk and honey"
This problem OF unemployment cannot be
dismissed by simply charging II up to the war;"
because It was here before the war. more
rational sense OF appreciation of our own re-
sources, needs and possibilities and a saner busl-
confidence would more than neutralize all
the effects of the war. When It comes to that,
the war has for one thing practically closed the
channels of immigration and for another turned
over to our merchants and manufacturers enor-
nous demands for certain lines of products.
Charles M. Schwab, fresh from Europe, says one
OF the things that encourages him at present Is
that orders for $500, 900, 900 OF American goods
have come or are'coming from Europe.
At last the people are in a measure awaken
ing to the enormousness of the unemployment
problem, as they awoke to the grievousness Of
the problem OF the high cost of living, which
thus far however has not been greatly disturbed
by their awaking. In attacking the unem-
ployment problem, though, 1t Is going to require
the best possible cooperation OF the biggest
brains of the country, for the problem is gem
eral one Nothing may be expected from
purely local or sporadic effort.
Among the many suggested plans for i'm
provement is an Industrial reserve" such as
our banking reserve, to be drawn on when bus-
ness Is slack and the demand for labor slow.
This suggestion comes from the saturday Eve
ming Post, which proposes as complimentary the
reservation of as much public work possible
for the slack periods. But before getting down to
details this much Is apparent to ALL that no
where near 100000 men and women should
be idle In this land OF inexhaustible resources
and possbilities-this land of promise and OBJ
portunlty. this Eiysian field OF Homeric imagina-
ton at this or any other time.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
Editorial Viewpoint

st. Louis Republic: n feeling blue con-
slider the fact that exports are increas-
ing. money rates going down and bank
SURPRISES rising
Baltimore American; AS a first result
OF pulling chestnuts out Of the fire. Tur-
key he's lost lie right In Egypt. But
handling hot chestnuts always has
proved a losing proposition.
St Louis Globe-Democrat, Mr. Bryan
doubtless could give other reasons than
sthe one assigned for dispensing with the
New Years diplomatic dinner. He does
not wish to begin the new year with a
fight.
New York World: The plight of the
Austrian army after it's defeat by the
Servians from all reports was thoroughly
desperate. There was no reorganization
OF lines" or strategic withdrawal" but
a complete rout OF the shattered army.
II there have been any decisive victories
so far in the war the Servians are en-
titled to claim one.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: Let us be
kickers. Join the chorus OF the dissat-
isfied. Tell the mayor and his subor-
dinates, the governor and his associates,
even the president and his department
chiefs, how you think they ought to con-
duct their offices. That's democracy;
that's progress. The trouble with most
OF us is that we do not kick enough.
Springfield Republican. Preparedness
IL a matter for military and naval ex-
perts to judge, and its principles are
much the same whether a military es-
Enlistment is large or small How large
that establishment should be is an en-
tirely different matter, and there the
military expert must defer to the states
man. II the country means to wage
war 1t is not prepared unless Il Is
stronger than the country TO be attacked;
II it desires peace it's forces can safely
be reduced in proportion TO the likelihood
OF an unprovoked aggression, and that
is a matter upon which the military ex-
pert is subordinate 10 the civilian. As
Clausewitz long ago put 1t. a melton
should have the armament of it's pol
Icy" and to effect this correlation is the
important but subordinate task of the
military expert. To discuss preparedness
In the abstract IL to waste words; there
is no such thing.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
THE ETERNAL MASCULINE.

Philander Johnson In Washington star.
The trait called vanity is not considered
masculine;
Yet did you ever watch BARRIERS
chair
And see how every occupant is trying TO
And showing much concern about his
hair?
Into the mirror each will cast a half
Which presently is tinged with mild
regret.
No man is quite so homely that he thinks
there Is no chance
That maybe he will be good4ooking
I
No doubt. IL one Of them attained the
beauty and the grace
He'd 20 and get a shotgun, look 1t
squarely In the face,
And deftly pull the trigger with his
toe.
Yet the fascination fingers and he hopes
the changing style
Will make him look more like social
pet
He thinks the touch of time will 'liven
up his winsome smile
And. somehow. he viii be good-looking
yet.
His legs may be quite crooked and too
lengthy In the shank;
His face look something like an old
His waistiine may be very like barrel
And his hair may be hectic bunch of
fleece.
and buys a jaunty hat
And totes cane and smokes a cigar
And whether he keeps getting far too
He hopes somehow to be sood-looktns
yet.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
would Help All AIikc.

COLUMBUS. Neb.. Dec. 2s-To the
Editor Of The Bee; have seen in your
paper from member of your Belgian
relief committee from Upland. Neb.. that
he says "let everybody help" That
means that everybody help TO keep the
Belgians alive. Why does he only want
the Belgians helped? If he is one Of the
relief committee. he certainly must know
that there are more Polish starving and
freezing than Belgians.
If this good member of the relief COM
mittee does not know this, he certainly
ought to find out. as reports have It that
there already are 500 towns destroyed in
Poland and more will be.
Now. IL we are to help the European
war sufferers, why not help all alike ?
Unless this good member Of the Belgian
relief committee is a good old English
man.
II see this in the paper I may write
again. F. HAUN
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
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FENDER Heb., Dec N.-To the Editor
Of The Bee: Don't you know that we
think Czeb and u that it's a shame the
way those great big stout looking
buns" bother strangers that go to
your city. My son and l so to the city
once in a while to take in the sights
and walking from tarnam street south
on Sixteenth we have had as high as
five different tough looking fellows fol-
low along and beg for money. They are
professionals at the business. and know
the strangers and It is very unpleasant
TO have them walk along beside you.
I am not uncharitable and always do
more than my part when anyone is in
need and / guess some of these fellows
are that, but it's a bad thing TO allow
it in city like Omaha. We go to other
cities and don't see 1t, and l feel sure
you have laws there that prohibit such
things. We are not alone with this COM
plant for l have heard lots of my friends
speak of It ] hear II talked of ON the
trains and feel sure that anyone can see
thees facts II they look for them. Thank
ing you II you publish this.
s. y. LANDoM.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
TablOids of Science

To keep the base lines Of BAN grounds
dry when IL rains Pennsylvania has
patented a canvas cover. easily rolled
for removal.
in British arsenal there has been in
stalled a scale that viii weigh guns up
10 100 tons with a possible error OF less
tlian seven pounds.
For riding on water there has been In
vented a tricycle. with hollow, watertight
wheels. the rear pair being provided Eith
blades for propulsion.
A recently patented stairway for reach
ing seldOm used portions OF buildings
folds into a ceiling and u hidden by .
panel when not IN use.
Riveting q spring TO the side OF a nail
set a Massachusetts, man has invented .
tool which win hold a nail In = place
difficult 20 reach until the point has been
driven
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
People and Events

out At Seattle the Il Won't Work" workers justify
the name. They demanding food. but refuse to
work for Il.
Despite the ciashngs OF armies ana the thunder
tones Of big guns. Monte Carlo maintains Its GUS
tomary repose Nov, heretofore, the voice OF the
oroSpler browns the sObs OF the trimmed. The bank
remains unbroken-
The very latest kink in cabaret performances IN
New York Is My Lady smoking a CigAret While
Doing the Tango Trot-" II Is Broadway cOnvulsiOn
and any man IN open face suit dancing pumps and
coin, may view the spectacle.
snug steamer load Of LOO passengers bound out
from New York halted long enough 70
tribute t5.s25 to Uncle Sans treasury It's rare
day when outbound travellers set away from your
Unele's war tax steamer tickets
Uncls John Laws Of Hnisboro. n. c.. kept out Of
reach OF the with the seythe until be ~
That his sole claim TO fame. He held tho ef-
flee OF register Of deeds OF his county for sixtfour
years. and leaves q only years old.
The Chicago Federation Of LabOr puts up 70
union the necessity Of patronising union-made
funeral goods union man who permits himself
20 be buried In nOn-union coffin and by .
union gravedisser win be marked off the rols a
sure dead one.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28

The Sunday services OF the churches continued
10 have Christmas flavor Al ST. Mays Avenue
church musical program presented by the choir
consisting OF Mrs n. Meichals. soprano Miss Grace
Wilbur. alto; George Northrup. tenor; Revei r.
France. bass Miss Maggie Bouter. Organist and The
by Rev Willard Scott At the First congrega-
tipnai church the musical numbers were by Mrs.
SQulres and Mr. Allen.
As superintendent Of the Mission school NJ w.
Merrill issues card OF thanks for gifts the chl-
oron from the following: Mrs. Allen Keefe Mrs
Ringer Mra Hills. Mrs.. Maxfield. l. b. williams a
Son. s. p. Morse 4 Co. AR SAKE and others
The day was damp. muddy ana warm IN marked
contrast 70 the Arcue weather OF precedings days
Mr. and Mrs d. W. Van Colt have been sadly
afflicted By the Of their little S-year-old boy
Allie. who succumbed 70 diphtheFia.
M and Mrs. James speery Of Kansas City are
visiting c. s. Abel
samusl Burns ana daughter let Cor few weeks
Wait IA he east
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28

OMAHA, Neb.. Christmas Day. I9i4-
To the Editor of The Bee: On this birth
day anniversary Of the Prince OF Peace,
so haliowed with memories. the following
suggestion seems appropriate:
Let our government furnish an Amer
ican' flag to each OF the European ma
tons now at war Then. when the stars
and stripes are carried to the front by
each army. the war would come 90 an
end, as none Of the forces would care to
fire upon the emblem Of our country.
which has SO generously como to the aid
of the nations now suffering so much
from the hell-broth which is inundating
Europe And surely Old Glory could not
be put TO a more sublime purpose.
SIMEON BEARDsLEY,
2sl4 Douglas street.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
North Pays the Freight
Disseminated I'm war ra4es.

Discrimination in War Taxes
During the debate in congress the tax
bill last October, opponents OF the charged
administration leaders with purposely shifting
just share of the the industries Of the north
ern states. The Washington correspondent OF the
Boston Transcript presents impressive figures
In support of the charge of sectional discrimination
including the income tax in his compilation lie
writes. In part:
Voters who for another deter
mined that the welfare Of their would be served
by eleoting democrat president two years ago
may well be cheerful II they live south and may
well do little sober thinking II they are northern
men-provded, OF course. that they pay taxes cheer
fully and willingly Aside from the customs tariff,
the internal revenue taxes liquor and tobacco
and the so-caled war tax, the United States
government has three important sources of income.
One is the corporation excise tax. another tax
the income Of corporations and the third a tax on
individual incomes Throughout the United States
for the fiscal year ending June 90 1915 these three
sources yielded revenue as follows:
Corporation excise ,tl06Il07
LOfporauon income 5zao6z
ihoViuuai income zoS5a
Here is a total Of 81 Ss1273 raised by
legislation in year. outside the revenues from
which the government has derived its sustenance
Tinder normal business management aud exclusive
latest fiscal performance of the democratic party.
This new legislation has been enacted wholly at the
instance Of the agricultural states OF the south and
west and rule. against the protest Of the great
manufacturing communities.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
GR1NS AND ORGANS.

"Yes. for the last two months I've been
positively living within my income"
Don't YOU feel rather cramped7"
"Crampcd? Saw lend me $40. win you
want to stretch myself "--Boston Tran
script.
The Human Ostrich. devourer OF hard
ware, glassware and scrapple, lay dying.
Il shouldn't have eaten candy from the
Christmas tree" he walled.
But he found consolation in the thought
that he had not attended the Diet of
Worms .-PhiladelphiR Ledger.
You wife needs rides il the open ali"
IAN right, doc. I'll drop word among the
real estate agents that I might look at
property In the suburbs. "-Louisville
Courier-Journal.
Pa, why does woman give up her
job in an office as soon as she gets
husbandg'
''She can't very we'll be boss IN both
places, can she2'-Buffalo Express.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28

And now Cincinnati ministers are petition
ing for Rev. billy" Sunday to invade the unholy
precincts of that city with his eyangelizing
forces. Well, remembering what Mr.. Sunday
did in Pittsburgh. who will say that Cincinnati
IS too tough for him to tackle?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28

How the bulk OF the money has been contributed
is strkingy shown in tho following tables; and
significant fact In this connection that the states
which have been most heavily taxed have repented
their adventures OF two years and gone repuo-
hcan. Following the excise ana income tax
ceipts from the eleven states which in the elections
Of 1914 decided that they preferred republican 20 dei
ocrac representation in Washington in their state
capitals BOTH
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28

Some reprehensible maligner OF character
has taken a straw vote among his circle OF
friends on presidential preferences showing Mr.
Justice Hughes leading the republican list OF
seven with 1854 votes and Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt bringing up the rear with an even
eleven
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28

Talk about election corruption In Indiana
must be different from talk about election cor
ruption in Omaha. Here when the bluff is
called. the accuser simply fades" while In In
diana a grand jury brings in real indictments
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28

When the great war in Europe is over 1t win
be found that the sum total killed on the field
of battle for all nations will average less than
$500 day" says Congressman Hobson. who
evidently has an advance tip from the inside
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28

Can the Government and Railroads cO-operate9-
Headline
Why, sure. The day is coming we are told.
when even the lion and the lamb shall lie down
together. without either first swallowing the
other.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28

Whatever happens, the war cannot squeeze
Brand Whitlock out of his job as American
minister to Belgium.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28

Here is a man exposed as SO utterly vulgar
in his prodigslIty as to give a friend ton Of
coal for Christmas
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28

And now comes the report that Mr.. Bryan
does not even take grape Juice. What is to be
done with a man who never feels thirsty?
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28

Those Virginia salOOnkeepers,' says an ex-
change, ARE in the business STILL" Yes, and
when the new dry law takes effect some Of them
win be tempted to go into the still business.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28
NOVEMBER CIRCULATION.
52,531

Subscribers leaving the city temporarily
should have The Bee mailed 20 them. Ad.
dress will be changed as often rs requested.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28

mo seer, clairyoyant. astrologer or spiritual
est fOretold this war" exclaims the esteemed
New York Commercial. evidently forgetting the
forecast Of that Brooklyn mountebank. who also
put us hep" 70 the fact that the world was
coming 60 a last final end in October, 1914
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28

Harry Thaw doubtless thinks less of the
United States supreme court than OF any other
he has ever met.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28

+ Buenos Aires is the present address Of LII
Awthah" johnson, and that is about as close as
he cares to come to his dear old Galveston
freslde. or even the hospitable port OF Chicago.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1914-12-28

The return OF China under President Yuan
shi Kai 10 the official religion OF the pagan
dynasty suggests quite a lot yet to be done in
completing the regeneration of this oldest OF
monarchies.