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Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30
Threatened Fight on McReynold,.

According to usually reliable Washington
adyices, the senate is cooking up trouble for the
president should he send in the nomination Of
Attorney GENERAL McReynolds for the vacancy
in the supreme court Even though the oppo-
siton failed to defeat confirmation, it would put
the president to annoyance and exertion of pres
sure, such as in the Jones, Warburg and other
cases But fight on the nomination OF a cab
met officer would be most humiliating to the
president, II might serve fatally to accentuate
the differences existing between him and the
anti-admnstration element in congress, which
In turn would be very debilitating to the inter-
ests Of democracy. But those democratic sena-
tors having personal grudges against the presi-
ident are venting their grievances with little dis
guise and should they decide to resist Mercy
nold's promotion to the supreme court will have
come clear into the open with the climax Of re-
bellion.
SO high and "dsinterested" an authority as
Golfers puts its stamp Of approval upon Attor-
ney General McReynolds defending his SEEM
ingly strange conduct OF certain affairs OF his
office with the excuse that he was trained In the
old school of legal ethics, which forbade pub
licity, or trying cases TO public opinion, which
offers such excellent facilities for selfexploita-
tion. Quite apart from this. however, he has
afforded basis for doubt in the minds of some,
who are neither his nor the presidents political
or personal enemies as to his peculiar fitness
for high judicial place. II the mooted opposi-
tion In the senate went TO his judicial qualifica-
tions instead OF factional discord It would be a
fairer test
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30
The Platfnrma-

Except in the field Of national administrs.
tion and legislation, the platforms promulgated
by the several state conventions present no
sharply defined issues They all promise more
efficiency and greater economy in state govern
ment, favor more equitable taxation, emphasize
the need Of developing our natural resources,
water right and power energies and urge i'm
proyement Of court procedure, differing chiefly
In details. In the matter Of national policy
however, the republicans and democrats are in
clear-cut opposition. The democrats, by unique
political contortion. endorse the administration
OF President Wilson and Secretary Bryan and
at the same time give a measure OF commenda-
tion TO the party rebels in congress who have
been putting the sticks in the wheels OF the
Wilson-Bryan machine. The republicans une-
quiyocally condemn the democratic record with
reference TO the tariff and the indemnity apol-
ogy to Colombia
There is no question that the election this
year not only in Nebraska. but throughout the
country, will measure the confidence, or rather
lack Of confidence, in the promises and per-
formance of the democratic party since being
put in control Of the national government The
democratic leaders themselves proclaim that
1914 is to be most important as foreshadowing
1916. With a ticket of able and Trustworthy
standardboarers nominated at the primary Ne
braska republicans can confidently pick up the
pagp Of hattie
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30
Foreign Effects of the War.

The possibility OF general war in Europe
already is reflected in the tendency toward al
laying civil strife in Russia and the British
Isles Talk OF compromising the long standing
and deep-seated home rule controversy is abroad
in England and Ireland, while Russia's great in
dustrial strike came to an abrupt ending even
before Austrias hostile declaration. In both
cases according to the dispatches, the feeling
is that domestic dissensions must be settled at
all cost in the face OF foreign peril
This very spirit and tendency, OF course,
only makes more ominous the menacing cloud
now lowering over Europe and yet later infor-
nation indicates desire for peace on the part
Of some OF the great powers both OF the triple
alliance and the triple entente. Germany or
England holds the key to the situation. Either
should gladly welcome, even for its own ma
tional aggrandizement. the opportunity of lead
ing in mediation OF the dispute now imperiling
a continent.
As for the United States, should war between
the several nations ensue It probably would be
case of an III wind that blows nobody good"
II we might consider good the purely finan-
cial gain that would come to our country as
result OF the terrible tragedy abroad. Undoubt-
edly, immense quantities of European gold
would seek refuge and investment In the United
States. 1t would have a tremendous influence
in the development OF American enterprises
Furthermore, We would be called on for vastly
increased expectations OF food and other sup
plies.
But the United States covets no such melan-
choly advantage II would prefer, II the situa-
tion required it, to confne its share in the re-
suits to successful exercise OF its offices for
peace. There is ample precedent, though not
ordinarily disposition the part OF our gov
ernment, TO assume the role of mediator in in
ternational affairs While we have our hands
rather busy along this line at present, we might
do more II necessary.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30
Foreign Fancies

After many years OF effort the first
successful artesian well has been bored
in Tripoli by Italian army engineers.
1t is expected that the final links OF
the Cape-to-Cairo railroad, bisecting
Africa, will be completed by September l.
The government OF Bavaria is using
motion picture lectures to try to increase
the consumption OF native sea and lake
fish,
Bombay will erect road mirrors at dan
gerous street intersections to warn traf-
fic of vehicles approaching from around
corners.
Distinct traces Of light have been de-
tected in the ocean at depths of more
than 5000 feet by an English oceano-
graphical expedition.
by allowing it's inmates perfect freedom
and employing them at useful occupations
an insane asylum in Prussia effects about
90 per cent OF cures annually
A single stroke OF lightning in the Bel
gian Kongo killed nine men and a woman
and severely injured thirty-two other
persons, two OF whom died later
A machine has been perfected in sax
ony which embroiders designs on three
dozen pairs Of stockings at once, 2sS
stitches being taken simultaneously,
English tests OF the use OF radium TO
aid plant growth have shown that it is
most effective when used in the proper
tion of one seven hundredth OF a gram
to ton OF soil.
The diseases to which caisson workers
arc subject, according 10 a French au-
thority, are due to the fact that, when air
is compressed hydraulically. it loses
nearly one-fifth OF its oxygen.
English experimenters have found that
above a temperature OF 80 degrees salty
solutions are less corrosive OF iron and
steel than pure water. while below that
temperature the reverse Is the case.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30
A TRIAL, FRENCH STYLE.

John O'Keefe in New York World
lie Juge leaned forward in his seat
A dozen Senators to greet,
Polite, but warm he cried, "Nitel vite y
And motioned to a cell. .-.
But when the fair defendant dame
From her luxurious dungeon came
In gown Of violette ct creme '-
He gurgled, "Ah! que belle.
Up spoke lie Maltre Labori
"A flower OF tnnoCence! said ne.
To which the hearers yelled. "Oui! Oui
Go on! Bis! Bis encore!
And cheers ca1ne from the female flocks
That sat around in costly frocks.
"a Yankee Princess had box
With her Ambassador0 .,.
The Prosecutor rose TO say
He hoped the learned Court would stay
Emotionally tres frappe ...
Before the sorceressl
At once a cry OF anger low
Shook all his hearers CONNIE IL faut:
"Ah! cochon gros! All, tete de Veaa!
Toujours la politesse!"
lie Juge at once he gave a roar
That counsel was un lapin mort
And IL he'd kindly stop outdoor
They'd fight unto the end.
But people said This will not do.
To fight is not polite of you!
Kiss and make up Embrassez VouB'
Comprennez?' They comprenned,
The happy Juge remarked. Ma fol! ,
L'etat, you understand, c,est moi!
Let us adjourn us to the Bois
And have glass of wine!
Madame remarked. "Enfin! 'Tis done"
She kissed lie JuRc upon his bun
And every one kissed every one.
And all went off to dine!
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30
Twice Told Tales
Knew what He wanted.

Not long Bishop Hartzell was visiting the mis-
sion station at Old Umtsh, His attention at
tracted by the approach Of a company Of singing
shouting. natives led by their chief Umtassa. Dur
ing the interview, conducted through interpreter
Bishop Hartze told the chief that he wanted to show
his kindly feeling by present, and asked Umtassa
what he would like. The chief said he would tell
him the next day,
Early the following morning the bishop was
awakened by the missionary, who stood in the door
way with Umtassa-
Il thought 1t all over said the latter, and now
know that I want white iron bed like white
people have"
The bishop unable to reply 70 the somewhat
unusual request Such articles very expensive
in that country. To refuse would be quite impossible
so the bishop told the missionary to that bed
stead was brought out from Umtali But Umtassa
had not finished.
And you can send along with the bed mattress
some sheets and two pillows" he added The Chris
tan Herald.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30
Around the World

Building workers in Brisbane Australia.
are paid 30 cents an hour,
Not since 1870 has there been as much
unemployment in Italy as now,
Sandalwood trees in India are generally
found at an altitude OF 1000 10 5000 feet.
In Germany very rigid censorship OF
moving pictures Is exercised by the gov
ernment
The death rate OF the United Kingdom
has fallen since 1891 from per cent to
less than 3.
Il is estimated that 2S00O,00o persons
attend the 45OO moving picture theaters
Of ENGLAND each week.
London last wear imported SSSs,lli car
casses Of frozen mutton aud lamb.
mainly from Australia
Uruguay, much OF which formerly was
Ieeless, within a few years has planted
more than 100000 forest trees.
The Venezuelan government has de-
cided 70 use / per cent OF the import
duties collected for a fund for sanitary
purposes,
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30
Alliance and Entente
Some Specific Information Concerning
Great European Political Combination

A general in Europe would draw the cleavage
distinctly between the Triple Alliance and the Triple
Entente.
Germany, Austria Hungary and Italy go to make
up the former Great Britain France and Russia the
latter
In point Of relative naval strength the combined
ships, tonnage, armament and number OF men OF
the Entente would exceed those OF the Alliance. As
to land forces the Ententes would exceed those Of
the Alliance again by probably 100000 men.
The Triple Alliance was formed in 1888 between
Germany Austria Hungary and Italy for the
Of checking enoroachments by France and Russia
The three powers thereby bound 10 support each
other in certain contingencies
The terms of the Alliance we're made more definite
in 1887. The exact provisions OF the Alliance have
never been dvulged but said to have been modi-
fled France and italy in 1898. The Alliance was
in 1902 and 1907 stated periods, and the
period of it's last renewal expired June Il, 1914
It would appear that the recent demands of Italy
against Turkey. followed by Italys declaration "
war. assented to by the Alliance. For many
years Great Britain, while not party TO the AL
lance closely linked with It through apprehen-
sion Of French AMI Russian aggressveness but
later. becoming disaueted by growth OF the Ger
man naval power, adopted in 1902, decided change
of policy with view to seeking in the balance OF
power greater security against invasion.
In pursuance Of this policy Great Britain en-
tered into with France in 1904 and with
Russia in 1907 This became the Triple Entente, Its
aims were substantially these.
1.-The balance Of power
2-The strengthening of the treaty law in the in
terests Of peace and the status quo.
S-Disarmament
This policy has been very successful in in
stances
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30
Editorial Viewpoint

Washington Post: Conditions in the Balkans are
not 3 much the result OF a crisis as Of habit.
Philadelphia Ledger: Unless Statesman does
what the president tells him to do he is 'agin the
government"
Houston Post; One thing that should count in
favor of a legislative candidate s that he is op-
posed to- the present iniquitous fee system
Wall Street Journal: Stockholders might Ike TO
know whether the government with allow assessments
on stock, due receverships, to be deducted from
revenue before figuring the next income tax payable
Brooklyn Eagle: 1t doesn't matter much II the
ambulance-chasng lawyer is hard hit by the new
compensation law hit him again he has no friendsl
is the cry in concert, OF all who have watched his
shady operations.
New York World: The loss OF $4,000 in paper
profts by curb-broker through the abandonment OF
the Rock Island reorganization plan is perhaps az
sad a financial disaster Wall street has suffered
in a long time.
Philadelphia Press: We hardly think the countrS
had missed the four days that Congressman Wither-'
spoon Of Mississippi absent from his post and
for which he returned his pay still it must be glad
10 get the money back.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30
People and Events

John Drew is to appear in a play called The
Prodigsl Husband written by French author, but
never produced any stage.
Otis skinner. is to have new play by Julius Eek
ert Goodman called The Candle Of Faith The pro-
ducton will be made in october.
George Fred williams. the recipient OF an en-
thusasuc Epirote demonstration Patras. girls pre-
senting him with showers OF bouquets and the
tire municipality gathering to do him homage.
Captain Amlear Msgalhaes Of Bnzil answering
Mr Boerbeck declared that the glory OF the dis
covery OF the River Duvida. belongs exclusively TO
Mr. Roosevelt Boerback had asserted that the river
had long been known.
8 C. W. BENJAMIN. author, artist and diplomat
died suddenly last week at his residence at Bur
llngton VI. He the first United States minis
ter Persia receiving his appointment In lSss and
he drew up the code used in diplomatic procedure
between the countries.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30
.8M1tzI%eep4Mzo
cTNla %1AS 4n OmM~
sSzsS1IFS WOW Be ~ q

Marshal Cummings latest order is that any women
found on the streets dressed in mother hubbard be
arrested and sent 10 ia The ground for this order
is that the dress is Improper leads to an indecent
exposure OF the person II this order strictly en-.
fofeed some OF the leading ladies the city may be
drAgged into unenyiable notoriety. as many Of them
indulge In mother hubbard on a hot day although
rev OF them appear on the streets in them.
Graders have commenced making q cut In the nose
OF the hill Al the intersection OF William and Tenth
streets The Intention is make the street so that
the eye viii have unobstructed view from Hickory
street 70 the Iniqn Pacific depot
The strsetca cars ere running around the double
curves az Fifteenth aud Farnam, which viii be a great
eoDYeniencs 70 passengers who have been Obliged to
chense cars there.
T Marsh, first Of Boyds and now
nanAser of tho Graad In Milwaukee. Is in the city
aeeampaped b. his da0ghter,
I'd Howard iof Aurora, m left for home ac-
eonpanied IS Mss keyeE, after spending several
daas visiting frisHds, and relatives in Omaha
X. spdboroush s back from Boston Airs sud
borough rsma ns east 20 attend the Concord school
Of fhnosophy
W Ltuc an old Omaha boy and nov station
AHent az Lyons Nsb, is visiting Coroner Maui
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30
Letter. from a Political Henthen-

Mexico.
SOMEWHERE. July 29.--To the Editor
of The Bee: The attitude OF the United
states during the fiasco OF the sham en-
pire OF Macmillan was not inspiring.
/ ucoln had sent Thomas Corwin, og Mex
lean war fame, az minister TO Mexico.
At the French occupation OF the capital
CorWin was granted leave OF absence.
Considering his situation Lincoln went 20
the limit in favoring President Juarez.
But in less than eleven months after the
landing OF Macmillan an assassins bullet
had stricken down the great president.
Seward managed President Johnson's
foreign policy Some cynic has defined
statesman as a dead politician. This
definition applies to William II. Seward
His state paper to Lord Russell in regard
to the Trent affair Is the plea Of petit
fogger. Emerson says: The fox IL cum
ming because he is not strong" Seward
was an artful dodger with Louis bona
parte. lie did not love the emperor Of
the French, but. for some unexplained
reason, he disiked President Juarez Sew
ard entered mild negotiations with Santa
Anna, then the refugee OF Havana. and
he nearly cost Santa Anna his worthless
ult-lne merry ana forgiveness OF JudTeL
were all that saved him.
General Grant was right in saying that
the French occupation OF Mexico vas a
part OF our civil war. General Sheridan,
who had command in Texas, stood on the
banks OF the Rio Gran6e-the Rubcon
he could not cross without orders-he
raved like a Gagged lion. At first he openly
favored JuareZ. Under orders from GEN
eral Grant ho sent 90 900 muskets from the
arsenal at Baton Rouge TO the Mexican
president \ warning came from the
state department not to interfere with
the foreign policy OF the United States.
In his memoirs Sheridan expresses him
self in a way not complimentary to Sew
ard
Mexico may owe a debt of gratitude to
individual Americans who have passed
into history, but never a debt does 1t owe
the United States as such There IL a
popular opinion that the United States
forced the emperor OF the French to
evacuate Mexico But It was Germany,
more than America. that Louis Bonaparte
feared. The French left Mexico in the
latter half OF February. 1857. In a little
more than three and one-half years from
this modern retreat from Moscow the
haute-monde vagabond who wore the
French crown was a prisoner at Sedan.
Justin Mccarthy had prophesied that
Mexico would be TO Louis Bonaparte what
Russia had been to his uncle. This
prophecy was fulfilled. but II shaved the
edge OF blasphemy to mention the uncle
and the nephew in the same breath
DER HEIDE
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30
Where War Hovers

Baltimore American: There will he no
a. B. c. mediation in the breach between
Austria and Servis.
PittsburE Post Men in Berlin who
shouted for peace were mobbed. There
is little OF the empty sentiment In the
German capital
Pittsburgh Dispatch: Europe is deter
mined to put its financial markets through
all the agonies Of war scare whether II
does any fighting or not.
Washington Post: II Americans were
the most cynical and heartless Of people
they would still fervently desire peace in
Europe, out OF pure selfishness
Philadelphia Bulletin: The Austrian
mastiff may find the Servian terrier
harder to gobble than It thinks. with the
Russian wolf-hound standing by TO see
fair play.
Philadelphia Inquirer: 1t is the possi-
bility that Russia may constitute itself
Servia's champion that darkens the out
look and creates the deep apprehension
now prevailing.
New York Times: 1t is not too much
to say that the war news from Vienna is
read here with a loathing and a sense Of
shame. The only hope of peace seems to
be awakening OF the German conscience.
New York World: Mops cneer for war
In the European capitals. 1t is the un-
thinking who raise a clamor for blood,
but II is the young and the brave who die
in battle. That is one Of the best reasons
why war is Internal.
Philadelphia record: II Russia should
come into conflict with Austria the pres
sure on the German government to take
sizes with its ally would become we'll
nigh irresistible The kaiser capabilities
as a pTeserver Of peace would be put to
the severest test they have ever exper-
fenced.
Springfield Republican: Not the least
interesting feature of the European
trouble to watch will be the demonstra-
tions OF the antmllitarists, specially
among the socialists and anarchists. II
will give them a new chance to assert
their doctrine that militant patriotism is
out OF date
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30

When the late p T. Barnum exhibiting his
famous Siamese Twins they were, as is we'll remen,-
bered a wonderful sensation.
A certain divine, accompanied by his daughter
who was much interested, went to see them. The
young woman asked where the twins were born. MT
Barnum told them that they born in SIAM
'And they brothers," asked the clerical gentle
"Oh yes" said the worlds greatest press agent.
well, welv said the visitor. Think of that
Mary! How good and kind of gracious Providence
to them to be brothers and not to have linked
a pair OF strangers together for life"-Chicago
Journal
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30
WARMED OVER WIT

Is Jiggs much OF q GOLFER
His form is very poor, but ais srith-
metic is excellent. Buffalo Express
knicker-Does your wife laugh a. the
wrong place In the story?
Bocker-Yes; and she cheers at 'le
wrong place in a ball game.-New York
sun.
She-How many Jumps OF sugar to-
night, John? ID.
He-Oh, have your own sweet way as
usual, dear.-Honkers Statesman.
1t takes a long, strong climb to reach
success"
Yes, and the only way to reach il IL
by Keeping on the leveL"-Houston Post.
Walter. this pudding Is quite cold"
Impossible, sir! This is the fifth time
II has been warmed since morning. o.
Journal Amusant.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30
Appreciation

OMAHA. July 27-To the Editor OF The
Bee: The ladies' OF the school Summer
School OF Msslons) appreciate very
greatly the service rendered by your
valued paper. and its staff 10 make the
school this year a success
We congratulate you upon the efficient
reporters whom YOU sent TO write up
the meetings
win YOU please accept these express
sions OF our gratitude.
ANNA Mex HALSEY,
General Secretary.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30
Efficient Employees

An advertisement under The Bees
"Help Wanted" heading commands the at
tention of the most desirable workers in
Omaha. Every employer is up against
the problem of securing intelligent and
efficient employees, but few moments
thought given to writing the right kind
of "Help Wanted" advertisement will be
a big step toward solving the problem.
The nature of employment offered, condi-
tons surrounding the position, the oppor-
tunities, etc, should be stated. An en-
ployer will find that response to an ad
that is really informative will be from
worker who means business.
Telephone Tyler 1000
THE OMAHA BEE
EssrybOdy RsGdsB Want Ada
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30

Mr. Amsbury the superintendent Of the penten-
tary was escorting party of women visitors through
the building They entered room where three
women were busly sewing
As they turned to leave the room one of the vsi-
tors said:
what vicious looking creatures! What are they
in for? They really look capable OF committing any
crime"
..Nel" replied the superintendent you see, they
have no other home That is private sitting room,
and they are my wife and two daughters"
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30

Four more Nebraska banks have quit the ma
tional system and become state banks. presuma-
bly, to avoid the burden feared from the i'm
pending new reserve bank law. II any OF our
state banks have nationalized to get into the
reserve system, they have made no noise
about Il.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30

Why call on the legislature TO submit to the
people the question of assembling a constitu-
tional convention to revise Nebraska's funda-
mental law? Any act which the Legislature may
pass may be set in motion directly by initiative
petition without running the risk of the refer
endum. To man up tree the legislative route
is merely an invitation to vote twice when once
would otherwise do.
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30

The terribly destructive Salem fire. we are
told. entirely preyentable by enforcement
OF ordinary precautions, Which reminds us
that costly fire survey was made for Omaha
over year ago, which has merely been pigeon
holed with little or no attention to its recon-
mendations,
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30

Now If about two-thirds of the other candi-
dates for primary nominations would also be
governed by their better judgment and pull out
they would save further wear and tear on both
themselves and their friends
Omaha daily bee., 1914-07-30
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