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Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28
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WHO KEPT THESE OUT or THE WAR "
.SE II II EX eYgEH j

deliberately walked into it. To be sure Wilson
did write lot of notes" subscribed with the
name of Bryan other meaningless signatures,
and once he went SO far as to send an ulti-
matum which the kaiser might have read Back
up or fight" only the kaiser knew Mr.. Wilson
didn't mean it and even then, to placate Amer
lean opinion, said he wouldn't use his subna-
rnes in way SO offensive to US any more. If
anybody kept us out OF war at that juncture it
was the kaiser, and If keeping us out of war
were to win the presidential prize, we should
elect William instead Of Woodrow, At that
Bryan resigned from the cabinet rather than
remain in political partnership with warlike
and dangerous a chief.
But the United States is not the only neutral
country, NOR the only country that has been kept
out of the European war. A lot of countries,
much nearer the battle line and therefore much
more exposed, have kept out OF war. What about
Sweden and Norway and Denmark? What about
Switzerland and spain' What about Holland,
poked like wedge right in between EN-? If lit
tie Queen Wilhelmina kept the Dutch out of
war without half trying, why should it be any
thing to brag about because Wilson's diplomatic
laundering and stumbling has fallen short Of
mixing us into it?
Another thing it takes two to make war In
these days armies do not fight each other with
chautauqua salutes. How could we wage war
against any European country when we haven't
enough military force and equipment to go into
Mexico for the avowed purpose of capturing a
bad bandit and accomplish what we set out to
dor If we didn't want to keep out of war, pray
what would we, wage war within
Another thing, it takes two to make war. In
cept the little one in Mexico) because no country
wants to fight with us, respects American rights,
nor pays the slightest attention to our demands
protests, unless it feels like it. Be absolutely
certain anybody would have kept US out of war
as well or better than that, and strong man
like Hughes as president will keep US altogether
out of war and give us national honor along with
honorable peace. Yours for Hughes and peace
with honor. FATHER.
(Concluson)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28
Letters Of a
Politician to
HiS Son.

My Dear Jack:
From your letter it looks as if your democratic
chums had been driven into their last trench.
They are surely running short of ammunition
when they have to fall back to that stale kept
us-out-of-war" stuff Some folks may still be
biting that candy, but if so, it's because they
haven't their eye teeth cut.
What does the talk, "He kept US out of war
mean, anyway If it means Wilson kept US out OF
war with Mexico, the unacceptable answer is
"He didn't" The president sent at least two
armed expeditions into Mexico, each time killing
a lot Of Mexicans and sacrificing the precious
lives Of our own boys, and that without any jus,
tifying excuse. How does calling it "watchful
distinguish it from what other people call war;?
What are all our militia regiments down on the
border for If we enjoy friendly relations with a
peaceful neghbor to our south2
/ see President Wilson's war secretary says
the bandits and murderers and ravishers that
compose the Carranza and Villa armies in Mex
ico- of the same sort as fought with Wash
ington in Our revolutionary war. A grosser in
suit was never heaped upon the patriotic
founders Of our republic. Did anyone ever charge
that Washington's troops desecrated churches?
Or looted towns? Or sullied nuns1 Washington
didn't keep US out of war, nor did Lincoln, nor
did Mckinley; but each and every one of them
kept US out of such an gnoble war as Wilson
got us into in Mexico.
II "kept-us-ou t-of-war" means that we have
not broken into the European maelstrom it
merely emphasizes the fact that we have moth
ing at stake in that melee and that none of the
begerents over there want to take on any
more enemies to fight at one time. Why we
couldn't get. into the European war unless we
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28
No Inter Regnum In This Country.

Moorcroft Wyo, October 26-To the ,Edi-
tor OF The Bee: Please advise, through The
Bee, who will be president of the United States
on March 4, and up to the time our new presi-
dent will be inaugurated on March S, 1917, and
oblge, A Subscriber.
Never fear, there is no such thing as inter-
regnum in this great republic. Each presidential
term is for -four years and the term of the sue
ceeding president begins where the last one-stops
off, Sunday or no Sunday intervening. If a
president is reelected, the question answers it
SELF although it is conceivable that president
elect even though holding the Office. might fail
to qualify, in which event the succession would
go to the other qualified persons as provided by
law The fact that the fourth of March falls on
Sunday. however, in no way changes the con-
stituton nor does it lengthen or shorten the term
of Office of any one holding under the con-
stitution
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28
For the Administrative Places.

Three present republican state officers are up
for re-election--State Superintendent of Instruc-
ton A. o. Thomas, Land Commissioner Fred
Bcckman and Railway Commissioner Henry T..
Clarke-every one of whom is entitled to vote
Of Endorsement on his record. Two more repub-
iican candidates, Addison Wait, for secretary Of
state, and George w. Marsh, for state auditor,
have served in state executive offices with credit
able records, and two other candidates, H. p.
Shumway, for leutenant-govepor, and w. H.
Reynolds, for state treasurer, have records, as
members Of the state senate, challenging public
investigation. The only republican candidate yet
to be tried in public Office is Robert w. Devoe, for
attorney general, whose record and reputation as
lawyer meet all the requirements. The election
OF the republicans nominated for the administra-
tive places in the state house will involve no haz-
ardous experimenting.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28
Secretary Bakers Astonishing Allegation.

The charge made by President Wilson's sec
rotary OF war that Pancho Villas present activity
is inspired as part Of the presidential campaign in
the United States is worthy to go alongside Mr..
Bakers stupid comparison Of Washington's SOL
diers to the Mexican banditti Secretary Lansing,
with foresight and prudence rare in the coun-
ellis of the present cabinet, undertakes to mini
mizc the effect Of the language Of his laundering
colleague, but can not bring himself quite to the
point Of administering the rebuke he feels is
called for in the situation.
II Pancho Villa is really taking any part in
American politics, he may be looked for on the
side Of his friends The only endorsement and
recommendation he has ever received from any
government went TO him from the Office of Mr..
Wilson's secretary Of state in Washington, and
nothing has ever been heard Of its being recalled
or repudiatcd. 1t was from the presidents own
office the order went forth lifting the embargo
on arms when rifles and cartridges were scarce
in Mexico three years ago, and Pancho Villa was
-enabled thus to furnish his followers with tools
to murder Americans, which he has subsequently
used with deadly effect. The latest favor was to
hold up the Pershing expedition just when it was
pressing close to its quarry. Is it possible Villa
Is so lacking in gratitude that he fails to appre-
ciate all these accommodations
Secretary Baker evidently has the same
opinion Of the intelligence Of his countrymen that
has been exhibited by other democratic leaders;
they think they can fool the people with any sort
Of story or ridiculous assertion.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28

the important position Of grandpa to
the little new arrival, showed his ap-
probation of the event by cracking the
necks Of several bottles Of champagne.
s. s. Auchmoody, the efficient county
clerk. is on duty again after two
weeks illness. He Is somewhat ema-
ciated, but still smiling.
Master Henry Clarke gave ger
man, under the supervision Of Miss
Almy. which was led by Joe Barker
and Alice ANDERSEN. The other dane
ers were Gretchen Crounse, Lulu Hob
bic, Amy Barker, Mable Taylor, Flora
Webster, Helen Hoagland. May Burns,
Shelly Barriger. Mabel Brown, Edith
Preston, Katie Preston, Nina Marshall,
Fannie Gilbert, Bessie Hurlburt, Ezra
Willard, Guy Henry, Will Henry. Paul
Hoagland, Sam Burns. Carl and Ralph
Connell, Ray Hobbie, Robbie Pleak,
George Gilbert, Nat Shelton and
Moshier Colpetzer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rothschild gave a
small card party in honor of Miss Mil
lie Calm. The guests were DR.. and
Mrs. Rau. Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Calm
Mr.. and Mrs. Hellman, Mr.. and Mrs
Albert Calm, Mr.. and Mrs Polack,
Mr.. and Mrs. Katz. Mrs. Polack and
the Misses Rothschild.
Mrs Louis Raapke lost diamond
pin which had been in the family for
800 years. w..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28
Charles Evans Hughes Says:

II propose that we shall enforce American
rights with respect to all the nations of the
world, American rights of life, property and
commerce. We propose to stand four square
among the nations Of the earth. We have no
secret understanding, We have no intrigues
Of any kind. We have no unstated purposes.
We are just plain America. Nobody can en-
barrass me by talking about Americanism. I
am not for this nation or that nation. am
for the United States first, last and all the time
without regard to another consideration"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28
A MAsTERFUL GODDESS.

Ella A. Tanning. in New York Times.
See, when blue haze hides October hills,
How prodigal she Is in fields and lanes
Strewing wild asters with lavish hand,
And goldenrod, while pensve Autumn
reigns,
vermillion velvet heads the sumac rears,
The meanest shrub. CARRIED In spun
gold. appears.
Now eiderberry clusters nod and sway.
Tho puugent scent Of wild grapes fills
the air. ~
The nuts, impatient in their prisoning burrs.
Walt but touch of frost new fates to
dare.
The scarlet barberries in myrisds glow:
Above stone walls the apple boughs
bend low.
The song OF birds Is mute. but insects hum,
And there Is gladness In the mellow light.
The shocks Of grain. the gardens bounte-
Gus Yield,
The twining ciematis, all foathery white.
The woodbine and the bricr in tints so
gay,
Where thistledown floats airily away.
Fair Goddess Flora. wandering thus a-field,
In her autumn largess beauty strews,
While I. here, In the city's brick and stone,
Her bounty Of the woodland pathways
lose,
The commonest blossom that. unnoted,
dies,
Would Hight my day-rd weep above.
and prise.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28
Hughes and Legislation

The democrats who demand that Mr.. Hughes
exhibit samples of hypothetical legislation he
would have enacted to solve future problems are
very careful to avoid his record Of legislative
achievement. He refuses TO outline program
that unforeseen events might make impossible.
He declares the principles he would follow and
announces the ends at which he would aim. His
disposition and his ability to enact wise and
salutary legislation must be judged by his record.
After the panic Of 1907 showed the weaknesses
in the banking system OF New York he set about
removing them. The result was set of model
banking laws, protective Of the public and Of the
stockholders. He drove out scoundrelly private
bankers" He also took the graft out OF receiver
ships by turning the liquidation of suspended
banks over to the banking commission. He urged
workmefi's compensation act that became a
model for other states. He procured Legislation
against child labor. He got through law i'm
proving the working conditions of women. He
enforced strict regulation Of employment agencies
He promoted agriculture in various ways He
got a system adopted for ltoking after the chill
has copied. He got through the law for semi
monthly payment of wages, to railway employees
He successfully proposed adequate commissions
to regulate public utilities. Before he became
governor he drafted effective legislation to pre-
vent recurrence of insurance scandals. He over
hauled state finances and got up practical
budget system without waiting for constitu-
tional amendment The last year he was Cover.
nor he vetoed $S000,000 appropriations: When
he pledged ecoromy he meant it.
Mr.. Hughes not only believes in constructive
legislation, but he knows an effective law when
lie sees it. He has written laws and he has con-
strued them. His old law firm had few rivals
in the extent of its relations with ntcrnationa
trade, and II trained some OF the greatest expert:
in the wokld. In dealing with future Legislation
he viii not be simply an exhorter He will see
to Il that all the bills he signs are so~writter
ttat thexs .v;ff .rroyrcf;sb vvh,t the;r author.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28

The ability of the the British tanks" to nego'
tiate trenches, shell caves and ponds shows ex-
traordinary improvement on the original inven-
ton and casts doubt on the claim Of Amer
lean origin. A genuine American tank would
call for reinforccments before negotiating a
street gutter
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28
A Congressional Bunco Game.


st. Mary, Neb., Oct. 2s, 1s1s-To
the Editor of The Bee: P. T. Bar
mum once said, "The American peo-
pie love to be humbugged." When
we consider the practices Of congress-
men we must frankly acknowledge
that P. T. Barnurn was not far wrong.
congressman are supposed to repre-
sent the people and influence legisla-
ton by making speeches for or against
measures that may be introduced. But
do they do that? No. Some never
express their opinion (if they are
fortunate enough to have one) on any
measures introduced, all they appar-
emily care for is to draw their salary.
If this were all It would not be so
bad, for how can a man say anything
II he doesn't know anything? But
they all seem to have desire to be
neglected, and something must be
done.
1t is prevailing practice after a
bill has been voted on and passed the
house that the members of congress
are allowed five days to write a speech
and have 1t dated back to the date the
bill was up for discussion, and have
1t entered in the Congressional Record
and make it appear as though the
speech was actually made on the floor
of congress. Next it is printed in
pamphlet form, and then mailed I to
his constituents, and the dummy con-
gresham, who can neither make a
speech or write one, gets an eloquent
speech, written by a friend, and all
is done at government expense. The
people pay for it all. The deluded
voters Of his district read the eloquent
fake speech and they throw up their
hats and yell themselves hoarse in his
praise, and when he returns home
they pat him on the back and at the
next election return him to congress,
supposing they have a grand repre-
sentative. Thus. when he returns
to congress he again sits like
frog on a frozen clod and
never croaks, only to practice the
same deception again. There may
be some to whom this may ap-
pear so ridiculous they think I am
talking through my hat" For the
benefit of those / will say, when I
was first informed ofSsuch humbug
being practiced had my doubts as to
the truth of the Statement, SO wrote
personal letter to a congressman, a
personal friend. requesting him to tell
mt tie idcts, anu ne VerlHeQ Ln6
above. He writes in part: This prac-
tice prevails and is one of the abuses
of congress"
We call this a government of, for
and by the people, but If 1t were put
to a vote whether or not to continue
the practice, what per cent of the peo-
pie would vote in favor of it's contin-
uation? Probably the reason none of
the oratorsJever mention it in a speech
Is because one is as deep in the mud
as the other is in the mire And the
reason it is never mentioned in the
newspapers is because they do not
consider it news.
Why our government officials per-
NIT congressman to practice such de-
ception on their constituents and at
the same time loot the government
treasury is beyond my comprehension.
H. SCHUMANN.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28

The distinguished salt sea dog from the Car
olnas Josephus Daniels, lends touch OF gayety
to the campaign by electioneerng among Ne
braska marines. A discreet naval warrior is
Josephus. In forsaking the brine OF the Atlantic
Dr. the balmy Indian summer OF the plains the
secretary Of the navy secures a respite from
ignoble strife and escapes the jeers which greet
him at naval ports.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28

Edgar Howard might have known that he
could not run for Office on the same ticket with
certain democrats running for senator and con-
gressmen, whom he has repeatedly denounced as
having forfeited every claim to public confidence,
without swallowing his words Poor EDGAR
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28

Poor Food Commissioner Harman's pure food
amendment to the constitution designed Tor his
sclf-pcrpetuation in Office, hopes to get by the
voters through neglect or accident. That's the
place on the ballot to vote mo"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28

Pancho Villa seriously strains the ties OF
friendship by frequent unscemiy calls at the
ranch Of William Randolph Hearst. The hospi-
tally Of the American ranchero is generous to
the limit, but when friendly visitor makes away
with dessert of 800 beeves and supply of corn
without asking leave, surely friendship chills to
the roots and forbids a front page sensation.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28

OF course. Henry Ford's "$s-a-day-for-w
employees" announcement, after an inspiring talk
with the president" has nothing whatever to do
with politics Ii is just accidental that he talked
with the president on the eve Of election
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28

IAN American administration" for which
Charles E. Hughes stands pledged, embraces in
three words the vital issues Of the campaign 1t
is not an empty phrase or a stumper's bluff. The
public works Of Mr., Hughes backs the pledge
and guarantees fui6llment LII
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28

Which reminds us that down In Kansas, and
in various other states, man must run fol. Of
fee as a republican, or as democrat, under his
right party name, and the ballot cannot legally
/ contain any hyphenated hybrid labelled Demo-
crat- People s. independent Socialist"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28
One Year Ago Today in the War.

One Year Ago Today in the War.
Italians launched strong attack in
the IsonZo region.
Paris reported new gains for the
French near Arras.
Belgian woman and three men SEN
fenced by Germans at Liege to be shot
as spies.
King George injured by being
thrown from a horse during inspec-
ton of British troops in France.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28

Everybody understands, Of course, that these
weekly tours Of President Wilson are strictly
non-political Merely bit Of exercise combined
with fresh air treatment Moreover. they afford
relief from the gloomy shadows on Shadow
Lawn.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28

Still great deal Of time, worry and litisa-
ton might have been saved had the bank charter
applicants taken the bunch and coughed up that
$4,000 fec
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28

Miss RIVAL (triumphantly)-I suppose
Jack never told you he once proposed to me.
Jacks Ftancee-No; he told me there
were a number Of things in his life he was
ashamed Of, but didn't ask him what they
were.-Boston Transcript.
A six-weeks-old calf was nibbling at the
grass in the yard, and was viewed in ST.
lence for some minutes by the city girl.
Tell me-" she said, turning 1mpulsively
to her hostess, does 1t really pay you to
keep as small a COW as that7"-Harper's
Magazine. -
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28
DOMESTIC PLEASANTRIEs.

A youngster who is much given to
philosophical reflection recently propounded
this query to his mother:
Mother. If iosis true that we are made
of dust, how is 1t that we don't get muddy
when we drink?"-New York Times
Didn't you tell me that the Pinsters
had had lot Of trouble? I hear It isn't
true" 81
i''Well, don't always believe everything
tell other eopIe."--Judge 4
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28
In Omaha Thirty Years Ago.

The trustees Of the newly incorpor-
ated village of South Omaha have
passed resolution requiring the sa-
looms of the village to pay license
Of $1,000 each per year. Heretofore,
the saloons have paid only the govern
ment revenue tax on liquors.
Nine pounds Of infant humanity
came to Mr.. and Mrs. Will Smith and
ex-Councilman Thran9 who stands in
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28

A revolution impends in Abyssinia, according
to report Ethiopia's young empress evidently
lacks an adequate force Of mollycoddles to keep
her out OF war
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28

One fact rises clear Of the confusion OF loca
freight rates. Omaha shippers are stuck
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28
This Day in History.


164s-John Eliot preached his first
sermon to the Indians.
1S1S-Abigail Adams, wife Of John
Adams, second president Of the United
States, died at Quincy. Mass. Born at
Weymouth, Mass. November %. 1744.
1S5S-The lower floor Of Faneuil
Hall. Boston, was first opened as a
public market.
1S86--Bartholdi's statue Of Liberty,
gift from France to the United
States was formally inaugurated
1S93-Carter II. Harrison, mayor Of
Chicago. was assassinated.
1s01-The King Alfred, the largest
cruiser In the world to date, was
launched in England.
1904-England and Russia agreed
to arbitrate the North Sea difficulty.
1906-Seventy lives were lost in q
drawbridge railroad accident near At
lantic City.
1909-Announcemen was made that
John D. Rockefeller had given ST.
100000 to fight the hookworm disease
in the southern states.
1910--The Portuguese government
decreed the liberty of the press and
the separation Of church and state.
1915-Twenty-on girls burned to
, death in q parochial school fire in
Peabody, Mass.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28
Timely Jottings and Reminders.

Timely Jottings and Reminders.
Mr.. Hughes tours western New
York today
Colonel Roosevelt is due to arrive in
New York today on his return from
his western trip.
Voters Of Australia are to take a
referendum ballot today on the ques-
ton whether compulsory military
service shall obtain in the common
wealth for the needs Of the war.
A great bazaar in aid Of the italian
Red Cross fund is to be opened this
afternoon at the Grand Central Palace,
in New York City, by Comte Machi
de Cellere. the Italian ambassador at
Washington.
Conditions which are believed to be
retarding agricultural development in
the United States are. to be discussed
by the executive committee of the Ma
tional Association Of Commissioners
of Agriculture at a special meeting to
be held in Washington today.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-10-28
SEPTEMBER CIRCULATION
A.5O7 Daily-Sunday SO, $50

Who is keeping the Real Estate exchange out
of war;