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Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23
To End the Russian Terror.

President Wilson has taken the initial step
to enlist the civilized nations of the world in a
concerted movement against the bolshevik ter
ror, now hanging over Russia. The absolute
limit of savagery appears to have been at
tanned there, under ministrations of Lenine,
Trotzky and their irresponsible associates and
followers. Under pretext of putting down a
Counter revolution" the bolsheviki are COM
hitting the grossest of excuses.
Murder is the commonest of acts in Russia
today and accounts recently published give
color to the report that Lenine has set about to
execute his often made threat to extermlnate
the "bourgeoise," in which class he includes all
who have or had property, who have education
in any degree, who were prosperous or thrifty
before the revolution or who do not now con-
sent to his rule of unreason. This has carried
the revolution to the point where only the ig-
norant, the brutal and the vicious will be left
on which to found the republic of brotherhood
the promoters of the present dreadful disorder
expect to establish. Lenine and Trotzky have
terribly revenged themselves ON society; their
betrayal of Russia has succeeded beyond any
thing they might have hoped for, even with
Germanys aid.
1t is now for the civilized, orderly govern
ments of the world to bring an end to the
dreadful orgies of the unwashed in Russia. That
the bolsheviki will yield to moral suasion may
we'll be doubted, but even Germany must be
impressed with the necessity of putting down
this terrible monster raised up by connvance of
the kaiser's agents. The task will not be easy,
but it is before the world and cannot be evaded.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23
What Holds Holland Back?

Hollanders are hungry; rioting Dutchmen
clamor for food, and demand relief from the
government Plenty awaits the coming to
America of Dutch ships, now lying idle in
home harbors. When the question of Dutch
shipping was acute last winter, and the queens
government was debating the proposals made
from London and Washington, an offer of
100000 tons of cereal foods was made by the
United States, to be furnished without condi-
tons. This food has never been called for. Is
it to be believed that the sturdy descendants Of
the Batavians whom Caesar failed to conquer,
have chosen to starve in preference to daring
the U-boats? Such a conclusion will be reached
with great reluctance, but if this is not So why
do the steamers swing empty at the docks in
Rotterdam and Amsterdam? A few weeks ago
it was announced that the Dutch had deter
mined boldly to seize German ships interned
in the East Indian ports to recoup themselves
for U-boat losses, but that this course has been
carried out is not known. However Holland
has ships enough to carry food from America
to its own ports, and the food is here, ready to
be loaded Only the German terror intervenes,
and it may be when the burghers get hungry
enough, they will send vessels for provender
and defy the Hun pirates as other nations have.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23
AMERICA AND EUROPEAN POLITICS.

A writer in an eastern weekly seriously
questions the proprety as we'll as the expedi-
ency of the United States having seat at the
peace table" His objections rest on the
ground that we are not ready to assume even
remotely any responsibility for European poll
tics Arguing from this point, he contends
that we will be morally stronger If we withhold
our presence and allow the Europeans to ad-
lust their differences between themselves. ap-
pearing, if at all, solely as an arbitrator.
In considerable sense these are the argu-
ments advanced against the retention of con-
troll by the United States of the Philippines,
Response then made will serve now: We are
there. America has assumed definitely certain
obligations with relation to European politics
and economic conditions that cannot now be
repudiated We are implicitly pledged to the
restoration OF Belgium, the return to France OF
its lost provinces, to the erection OF the Czecho-
Sav republic, to the revival of Poland, and the
setting up of new and stable government in
Russia. From these tasks we cannot recede.
To quote Washington's warning to his
countrymen against entangling alliances will
scarcely serve, for that advice must be consid-
cred in the light of its day. The policy on
which we find ourselves embarked, through the
progress of our destiny, does not include all
the future America will assist in rearranging
the political map OF Europe, but only through
the League of Nations, or whatever device may
be adopted for such control, will we participate
in the future of that country. Expressly are
we pledged to the dogma of selfdetermnation,
and that surely comprehends our active help in
restoring submerged peoples to such place as
will enable them to choose for themselves the
form of government they deem suited to their
needs.
With this accomplished our benevolence will
extend only to the maintenance OF interna-
national peace and good order. What we did
in Cuba, in the Philippines and in China we can
do for Europe, and without departing in the
least degree from our moral or ethical stand
ards, while to do less might subject US to future
reproach for failure to completely discharge an
undertaking. America certainly should preside
at the peace table.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23
Pershing and st. Mihiel

Marshal Foch measures his words When he
compliments General Pershing and the officers
and troops under his command upon winning
= magnificent victory by a maneuver as skill
fully prepared as it was CALAMITY executed" he
speaks with military exactitude the verdict that
history will find.
Everyone has known, even Berlin, what
American troops could do. Until ST. Mihiel no
one could be quite sure what the American
command could do. No American general or
staff officer had had experience in handling such
vast bodies of men in actual combat Modern
warfare demands completely and accuracy
Of staff preparation to which Napoleon was
stranger
shing's modesty, His administrative work has
been of the highest quality. His loyal second
ing of allied leadership when American troops
we're brigaded with the French on victorious
fields was bright record OF the war. When
his time came to command, there was no lack
Of mastery. No action of the entire war has
been fought with greater skill, dash and pre-.
cision. In military history the pinching out OF
the ST. Mihiel salient will be classic:
General Pershing has proved his title to his
rank and his authority-New York World.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23
Timely lettings and Reminders.

One thousand and fifteenth day of
the great war.
Today marks the beginning of
autumn.
The National Green Grain Deal
ers' association meets in annual con-
vention today at Milwaukee.
Two thousand employing printers
and publishers from all parts of the
United States and Canada are to
gather at Atlantic City today for the
annual convention of the United
Typothetae of America.
Primary campaigns involving
nominations for United States sena-
tors and other officials to be voted
for at the November election will
come to close today in Massachu-
sets and New Jersey,
Exhibits showing the great strides
that the chemical industry in Amer
lea has made since the beginning of
the war will be placed on view to-
day in the Grand Central palace,
New York City, at the opening of
the Fourth National Exposition Of
the chemical industries.
The 44th annual convention of the
American Bankers association,
which will be ushered in today with
meetings of the several sections in
Chicago, will be strictly war con-
vention. Wartime questions facing
| the bankers of the country will be
discussed and a program of, pro-
cedure designed to assist the gov
ernment's financial plans during the
coming fiscal year will be laid down.
The proceedings Of the convention
will continue through the entire
week.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23
Over the Top on Shipping.

While the U-boat menace has not been
entirely removed, and may not be while the
war lasts, its presence hereafter will be an
annoyance only, and its activity wanton destruc-
ton rather than real factor in the conflict.
For not only did the submarine fail to prevent
the United States from reaching France in time
to stop the Huns rush, but it has been out
stripped so far by shipbuilders that it has lost
the other race. In August shipyards in the
United States alone launched more tonnage than
the U-boat destroyed, and this was one of its
best months. Vessels lost totaled $4,000 tons;
vessels launched in the United States alone
amounted to 26l,000 tons. With the output of
British, French, Japanese and Italian yards, the
advantage is most decidedly in favor of the
builder. Meanwhile, the pursuit of the pirates
has not sackened, and each day sees safety in
navigation made the more secure.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23
TODAY
Right In the Spotlight.

George F. O'Shaunessy, who is
slated for nomination for United
States senator by the Rhode Island
State Democratic convention which
meets in Providence today, is the
present representative of the First
Rhode Island district in the lower
house of Congress. Born 50 years
ago in Ireland, Mr.. O"Shaunessy &C
companied his parents to the United
States in infancy. His youth was
passed in New York City. After
completing the law course at Co.,
lumbia University he began the prac-
tice Of his profession in the metrop-
oils. Soon he became prominent
in Democratic politics. He served
for a time as deputy attorney-gen-
eral of New York and later assist
ant corporation counsel. In 1907 he
took up his residence in Providence,
where he continued his active inter
est in politics. One term in the
Rhode Island legislature was fol-
lowed by his election to Congress in
1911
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23
How to Hang the Flag.

Dunlap, Ia, Sept. 1S-To the
Editor of The Bee: I wonder
if you have the navy rules regarding
the care and putting up of our flag,
Old Glory? I have two boys in the
other on a transport carrying our
boys over. l do not like to see the
ag put up with stripes hanging down
instead Of parallel as I think they
should be, and l want the proper
way. I think Americans should
know the proper way and care Of our
dear flag. l will be glad if you can
furnish these rules to me.
MRS. M. J. GLEASON.
(Answer-In reply to inquiries the
acknowledgement of the War depart
ment has stated that while it is with
in the province Of the War depart
ment to prescribe rules and regu-
lations governing the matter in ques-
ton for observance within the army,
it is beyond its province to prescribe
any such rules and regulations for
the guidance Of civilians or to I'M
dertake to decide questions concern
ing the subject that are presented
by civilians. He goes on:
There Is no federal law now in
force pertaining to the manner of
displaying, hanging, or saluting the
United States flag or prescribing any
ceremonies that should be observed
in connection Herewith. There are
two federal laws on the statute
books that have bearing upon this
subject: one is the act approved Feb.
20, 1905, providing that trademark
cannot be registered which consists
of or comprises, inter ALA the flag.
coat Of arms or other insignia of
the United States, or any stimulation
thereof and the act approved Feb.
s, 1917, providing certain penalties
for the dissertation, mutilation, or
improper use Of the flag within the
District of Columbia.
considerable discussion has arisen
throughout the country concerning
the proper manner of hanging and
displaying the flag for decora-
tive purposes. AS already stat
ed, there is no federal law
governing the subject, and in
dividual opinion differs as to the
procedure that should or should not
NC diiOWSus IL Ids pG6u SuSSGStCu
that as far as possible the hanging
of the flag should be restricted to
suspending it from f1agpole, in the
regular way, and not to displaying it
otherwise; that for purposes Of
decoration only, the national colore
should be arranged in the form o.
bunting and not to be used in tt
form of flag; that if it is nevpr
theless the desire to use the flag f."
decorative purposes 1t should alwa2
be hung fiat on the inside or outsid'
of buildings, with the union to tn
north or east, so that there will b
a general uniformity in the posi-
ton of the union of each flag dis
played; that the flag should rarely
be displayed in horizontal position
or laid fiat; that under no circum-
stances should it pe hung where it
CA easily be contaminated or soiled
or be draped over chairs or benches
to be used for seating purposes, and
that no object or emblem of any
kind should be placed above or upon
II ~
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23
THE BUCKS AUTHORIZATIONS.

Il guess I won't be glad again to see the
folks at home;
To plant my Army hob-nails on a good,
old-fashioned street;
To have the old cap tilted at an angle
on my dome.
And tell 'em all about It up and down
the old-time beat.
"To tell 'em everything I saw
From New York to the Rhinej
To tell 'em how we butted in
And helped to break the line;
But not until it's over
And we've slipped EN- merry hell
For until the Hun is beaten,
There'll be not a thing to tell.
II guess I won't be ready when they
start the other way,
To slog along the good. old town that
waits across the sea;
To put the final touches on the things
I've got to say,
And take a bugler back to shoot when
he blows reveille.
ITO tell 'em all there Is to tell
About each daily stunt;
OF shell and gas and shrapnel.
And OF life along the front:
But not until it's over
And we've cracked the Kaiser's spell
For until the Hun is beaten,
There'll be nothing fit to tell"
Stars and Stripes
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23
Center Shots

st. Louis Globe Democrat: Presi-
dent Wilson said all there was to
say and said it promptly.
Detroit Free-Press: Don't whim-
per; the new tax bill won't be a
marker to what the kaiser would
have done to you.
Minneapolis Tribune: Austria
talks about peace as If it were some
kind of horse trade.
Kansas City Star: The speed with
which Washington answered the
Austrian note must convince EN-
peror Karl that our postal facilities
are almost as good as our troop
transportation system.
Louisville Courier Journal: A
German prisoner @ys he had heard
that Americans first feed and then
torture German prisoners and finally
kill them. The fact is they first feed
nations which might torture man
with a conscience.
Brooklyn Eagle: The bombing of
q German towns in August carries
the war to the headquarters of
frightfulness. In the international
rough-house the fellow who started
the row must expect to spend his
last days nursing his last breath.
Washington Post: 1.-The more
troops America sends the more ships
will be needed to carry food to
them" says Herr Won Payer, the
latest sauerkraut logician, who tells
the Germans that bigger American
army in France will necessarily
starve to death.
Baltimore American: The French
government has started a movement
to fix individual responsibility for all
violations of recognized international
law, especially cases of atrocity, and
to punish them after the war, as
other crimes are punished. There
seems to be crystallizing everywhere
a sentiment that those guilty Of these
atrocities shall not be allowed to es-
cape punishment by pleading the ex-
cuse of war. To this end the evil
dence available is being carefully
gathered.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23
Bound About the State

Scottsbluff landed the state irriga-
ton school and the local chest swells
and pulses with JOY.
Harrington Herald announces Its
readiness to negotiate peace treaty
with the kaiser ION terms of uncon-
ditional surrender"
Prospects for gasless Sundays west
OF the Mississippi river have no ter
rors for the Fremont Tribune or the
Norfolk News. Evidently they are
ready for the worst. Anyhow, way
side scenery is not as inspiring as in
midsummer and the time for winter
storage honks nearer every hour.
Efforts of Omaha manufacturers
to induce country girls to take jobs
in this city draws a note of protest
from the Beatrice Express. Gage
county," says the Express, "has over
1,400 in the service Of Uncle Sam,
with others ready to respond when
the call comes. Under the circum-
stances the county has no girls to
spare, as they will be needed at
home"
Editor Huse Of the Wayne Herald
slipped one over" the boys on regis
tratiOn day. Judging by the clear,
neat and peppery appearance of the
Herald, rejecting the youthful glow
Of the editor, friends expected to see
him line up with the IS or less
Nothing doing. Absence from the
registry surprised the crowd of
watchers and chorus Of you don't
look it" somewhat lightened edi-
torial regrets for the stack Of years
piled up.
Wayne Herald comes back with a
modification of the apples goingto-
waste report which brought num-
bers of offers of purchase from
Omaha dealers. "The impression
has been created" says the Herald,
that apples are as numerous in
Wayne county as leaves in Vallom-
brosa. We did not get from our in
formant nor seek to convey the idea
that apples were so plentiful here
that they could supply the rest of the
state" That's different and correc-
tive. The original report apparently
expanded as it travelled. Let the
Herald take credit for bringing to
light the vigilance of the forces of
conservation and the readiness of
the market to absorb any food sur
plus.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23
About the German Language.

Omaha, Sept. 21.-To the Editor
Of The Bee: In your issue of Sep
TENDER 20 there appeared a very in
teresting article headed Rev. Herr
mann Attacks the State Defense
Council"
I am not one of the council,
neither do I feel that it needs any
assistance from me in conducting its
affairs, but it is not the Council of
Defense which is attacked. The at
tack is upon the commonwealth,
which the press and the people and
the boys coming back from over
there will amply defend.
What is the use of winning this
war If we still foster at home the
elements we fight abroad? The rev.
erend asks us, What has the Ger
man language to do with kaiser
ism?" 1t is the engine which pulls
the train of German kultur. What"
he asks, "have the German descend
ants in this country in common with
the house Of Hohenzollern? The
answer is easy German.
The reverend places upon our
noses a field glass of his own max
ing, with the barrels reversed.
Through the big making glass" he
says see US loyal, law-abiding, God
fearing people. Through the other
barrel he tells us we are fighting a
principle not language, and he
wants to know what language has
to do with kaiserisrn. Thanks, Mr..
Man, we can see better with the
naked eye. The bunch must sepa-
rate themselves-not apparently, but
in reality. When this war Is over
the man who gives his citizenship
to this country must give his heart
to 1t also as Christian gives his
soul to Christ.
If all the kaiserism in the world
were in the kaiser's skin Germans
would have easily disposed of it; it
would not have been dragged
through the virtue Of Belgium and
France, and through the very heart
Of Liberty until millions of men and
millions of mothers sacrificed their
all and countless children starved.
When this war is over a loyal, law
abiding, God-fearing man will be re-
spected regardless of his descent, but
he must prove himself and so con-
duct his life that he will not have
to wear gas mask to eat his cheese
or tell his story--he must practice
as he breaches and all the little
churches in the country districts
which Rev. Hermann laments as
failures will prosper together.
For those to whom German Ian
guage is dearer than the liberties
Of tho I-nited Statas thera will ha q
place over there when the war is
over. You cannot find all the an
swers to all your whims in any one
land--you must choose. We choose
for ours the permanent safety of lib
erty and though we win at arms we
shall not claim to be victors unless
our victory bears fruit at home and
abroad. E. r. GIBSON.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23
This Day in History.

l786-John England, first Catholic
bishop of Charleston, S. G., born in
Cork, Ireland. Died in Charleston,
April II, 1912.
lS62-United States troops de-
feated the Sioux Indians in sharp
battle at Wood Lake, MINI.
1870-Toul was surrendered by
the French to the Prussians, after
a gallant resistance.
1886-The Unitarian Church Tenn
perance society was organized at
Saratoga.
lS88-Francois Achille Bazaine,
the marshal of France who surren-
dered Metz to the Germans, died in
exile in Madrid. Born at Versailles,
February IS, 1911.
19l4-French captured Peronne.
on German right wing.
l915-Greece modified her army
in reply to Bulgarian mobilization.
l916-Twelve Zeppelins in night
raid over London and the English
coast killed SO persons and injured
Us.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23
TEDDY" ROOSEVELT.

Backward turn backward oh time in thy
flight,
Make me a boy again, Just for this fight
I'm longing to be in the scrap over there
Its dangers and triumphs to joyously
share
Longing to help keep The Watch on the
Rhine.
At any old place where the fordlng is fine
Longing to help give the kaiser punch
And put him to sleep and all OF his bunch.
Longing so hard I almost could weep,
To put him to sleep. fellows, put him to
sleep.
Omaha e. A. B.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23
The Day We Celebrate.

Abraham Lincoln Reed, president
of the Byron Reed company, born
1866.
Edward M. Martin, attorney-at-
law, born 1871.
DR.. c. O. Robinson, physician and
surgeon, born 1865.
Rev. James L. Barton, secretary
of the American Board of Commits
sioners for Foreign Missions, born
at Charlotte, VT, g years ago,
Dr. Sidney E. Mezes, president OF
the College of the City of New York,
bern at Belment, Cal, S. years ago.
Joseph D. Savers, former govern
or of Texas, born in Granada, Miss,
II years ago.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23
Storyette of the Day,

Pa" said little Willie, whats an
echo?"
AN echo, my son." answered pa,
casting a mean side glance at little
Willie's ma, is the only thing on
earth that can cheat woman out
of the last word"
Another definition of an echo,
Willie" observed ma, lis man who
goes to old almanacs for his alleged
wit"
And then nobody said any more
words but Willie, whose infant mind
was naturally confused by all this
persihage.-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23
One Year Ago Today in the War.

The Rainbow" division reviewed
at Camp Mills by Secretary of War
Baker.
British destroyer sunk in English
channel by German submarine. Fifty
OF crew saved.
Argentina deferred action against
Germany on receipt of disavowal of
Luxburg's action.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23

Some OF the inside dope" on the bargain
between the democrats and the Nonpartsan
league may now be brought out, since BOSS"
Gooch is trying so hard to retain his place on
the State Council Of Defense.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23
%z:'AeeS'MN
&Aw4oN
A Submitted "Angelus."

Omaha, Sept. 21.-To the Editor
Of The Bee: 20 Lord, our God, all
victory is Thine. In this great con-
tlict grant that those who bear our
arms may be right and do that which
is right in Thy sight, that they may
go forth conquering and to conquer.
Amen" See ! Chron, 29:11; Deut,
6:1S: Rev. So.
EDITH DARLING GARLOCH.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23

If you get an annual pass signed in Mr. Nc
Adoo's own hand it will be good on any rail
road in the United States. Such convenience.
Does away with the big bundle favored ones
used to have to tote around.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23

Setting price for sugar beet pulp reminds
us that progress is being made steadily. Not a
great while ago the problem of the sugarnlaker
was to get rid Of the refuse. Now its sale is a
matter Of government regulation.
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23

Senator Lewis comes home with word that
the kaiser Is worried. He did not need to travel
to Europe to find that out, for plenty of evil
dencs 10 furnished daily Of the distress of the
senior member of me und Gott"
Omaha daily bee., 1918-09-23


The twelfth annual convention of
the American Humane society will
be held in Toronto and Nebraska
will be represented by DR.. Geo. L.
Miller, Mrs. Orpha c. Dinsmore,
w. J. Broatch, Mrs. J. M. Thurston,
Harold Clifford, Mrs. J. w. Savidge,
Guy V. Henry, Mrs. G. A. Joslyn
and P. H. Allen.
ex-governor Butler addressed 50
men at Cunningham hall His sub
ject was Capital and Labor
The Nonpareils went to South
Omaha, where they played the Jet
ter and Young nine for $50 a side.