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Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
Hardly a Crime

According to dispatch from Manila, some
Americans are very much wrought up over a
cartoon printed in the organ of the Philippine
national party. AS described, the picture shows
a big bully labelled Wood stabbing female
Filipino figure labelled "P. l. Autonomy"
through the heart with big dagger labelled
"Veto Power" The cartoon bears no caption.
and the artists name is not signed. The picture
is considered libelous by American legal authori-
ties,S says the dispatch, by some is considered
even seditious, and adequate corrective action"
whatever that may be, is suggested.
At this distance it would seem as though
those Americans in the Philippines are taking
themselves too seriously Are they so far from
home that they have forgotten the American
method of lampooning by cartoon persons who
figure in our official life? Does it not appeal to
them that the Filipinos have merely initiated, in
their way, methods which Americans at home
have found so anlusing-and at times so effective
Buffalo Express
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
Human Nature and Progress.

Enter right. the soeiai engineer. Center
stage. statesmen IN eaFnes, conversation with .
gentleman who Is explaining that human nature
can not be changed Lord Morley has eharae-
lerized him thus;
With his inexhaus,ible patience OF abuses
that only torment others; his apologeiie
words for beliefs that may no, be so pre-
eisely true as one might wish. and instiiu-
tons that are not altogether so youthful
as some nigh, think possible; his cordali,y
toward progress and improvement, in gem
erai way. and his coldness or antpathy to
each progressive proposal in particular:
his pigmy hope that lie will one day be-
come somewhat better. punily shvering by
the side OF his gigantic conviction tha, il
nigh, well be infinitely worse
For whatever wrongs exis, he offers the ex-
euse of "human nature The social engineer
grappes with this venerable theory at once. To
him human nature seems still as plastic TO the
skilled touch as in the earliest days OF man.
John Dewey, author OF Human Nature in
Conduct" expresses the newer and more
hopeful view OF an advancing civilization thus:
The wholesale human sacrifices at Peru
and the tendcrnessN OF ST. Francis. the
eruel,es OF pirates and the philanthropies
OF Howard the practice OF Suffice and the
cult oi the Virgin, the war and peace dances
ot inc NonlanCncs, ana tHc parliamentary
institutions OF the British, the communism
OF the South Sea Islanders and the proprie-
tary thrift OF the Yankee, the magic OF the
medicine man and the experiments OF
chemist in his laboratory, the non-resistence
of Chinese and the aggressive mitarism
OF an imperial Prussia, monarchy by divine
right and government by the people; the
countless diversity of habits suggested by
such rambling list springs from practically
the same capital stock of native instincts
The social engineer holds that these are
truly the products OF human nature but that
the underlying impulses and instincts which
represent human nature are things quite apart.
The very diversity OF human behavior is taken
to indicate the possibility OF moldins it into
more beautiful and worthy FORMS This is the
scientific view today. The burden OF disprov-
ing it rests heavily on the tmorous ones who
are assuring our statesmen that nothing can be
altered
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
Ban on Immigration.

By adopting the house resolution which ex-
tends the operation OF the present immigration
law the senate has assumed the position that
more time is needed to study the situation.
The resolution was amended to set the date
forward two years instead of one as provided
by the house. A sentiment in favor of restrict
ing immigration has gathered force since 1914.
and is now general throughout the country. 1t
does not rest on the old know nothing" preju-
dice against foreigners, but on an awakened
appreciation Of certain domestic problems that
must be given due attention. One of these is to
determine to what extent the melting-pot has
t'one its work; another IS to readjust the regu-
lations surrounding naturalization, to, give to
American citizenship higher value.
These purposes will not be settled of-hand.
Until conditions are tranquizcd in Europe the
United States is threatened by flood Of un-
desirables. Existing laws permit the entrance
OF specified number of aliens each month, so
that the door is not entirely closed. Closer
watch here and abroad will keep out many who
are not wanted. and the limit on the number
admitted will give chance to adjust relations
with the 100000 odd aliens who are now in
the country.
The Bee does not believe it fair or just to
shut the gates entirely; this country owes too
much OF its greatness to the sturdy men and
women who came here from Europe, bringing
their energy and thrifty habits, and by their
industry made an empire out of wilderness.
We still have room in America, but we
should not invite the unfit. Outside Of Russia,
Europe is as free today as is the United States,
and needs the labor of every efficient man and
woman. But this does not mean that our land
should be made the dumping ground for the in
effectuas who are not wanted at home. How
to effectively and justly deal with this problem
is before congress and the answer is not an
easy one.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17

can not be held responsible for the drouth. but
they arc responsible Tor the fact that there Was
no reserve OF ioodslud in Russia. IN spite OF
the reports that were sent out OF the immense
stores OF wheat. oats and other eatsbiss.
Agriculture. like mining. transportation and
all other industry save speeeh-makng. broke
down under the minisFsiisns OF the boshevisls
They could get along withou, coal without the
railroads, and wilhout'a lot OF other things. bu,
they could not do without food, II Is lively the
lesson Of the last year has taugh, even the mos,
devoted OF communists tha, someone mus, work.
or all will 60 hungry.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
Our Own United States.

One OF the stock arguments against the
pending tariff bill is that the United States
needs wider market. Equally tri,e is the
iavoriie argument, OF the League OF Nations ad-
voeates iha, we should be concerned in world
affairs. Such as profess to regre, the absence
OF the United States from Genoa insis, that we
are foreie,ing a right 10 share in the recon-
strue,ion OF Russia.
When Russia gets ready 10 come back, its
chief need will be capital. Lenin. Tehi,ehern,
and others have told the world Russia will have
naught TO do with capital as the term is conf
monty understood. However. they will not be
able to restore Russian industry and commerce
10 healthy activity. unless they do employ capi-
tal. no matter how they disguise the truth. In
order to &c, the capital needed, they must at
,ord il profitable employment. Many other
regions are also seeking capital for development
purposes, and Russia under its present control
IS not so attractive as 10 lead 10 the abandon
ment OF others
The United States is taking its full share in
the work Of the world, without, however, aban-
doning its independence OF policy and action.
The result of the Washington conference is the
best possible proof of this.
No limitation is placed on the market for
American goods by the pending tariff. On the
contrary, it will preserve the greatest market
in the world for homemade goods Free trade
will only open the door to foreign n-made goods
and either close the home factories or reduce
them to the level OF European conditions.
Employment for capital never was so plenty
in America - at this time. II is closely est
mated that since 1917, s3l OOO,OOO,OOO have been
invested in tax-free securities in the United
States. Eighteen billions was in federal issues,
leaving l3,0OO,OO0,0O0 for private employment
As much other capital has been drawn into
enterprises old and new, or something like
S26,OOOOO0OO0 in the last five years, or more
than $4,000, 100000 year, going into home un-
dertakings. And this without satisfying the re-
quest. Local concerns today are seeking new
capital, offering shares at attractive prices; rail-
roads are after billions, and opportunity is open
on every hand.
For the last 80 years or longer the average
annual increase in population in the United
States has been around 100000, or city equal
to ST. Louis and Boston combined. Between
1910 and 1920 the population increased by al
most 100000 or the equivalent OF Bohemia,
Holland and ireland combined. This steady
growth demands the investment OF many millions
of dollars in productive undertakings, for the
wants OF these newcomers must be satisfied. A
little study will show that the possibilities OF the
United States are not exhausted, nor likely to
be soon, and that little attention to home at
fairs is not sclfshness, but common sense.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17

toast burning but Il was one Katie
had put oH, threw that away and
toasted this"
She put up her lorgnelle and In
speeied the toast as II il were some
new species Of animal discovered by
a scientist | knew that the action
was, in pieky's raFlanee, "A sisll,'
meant TO give her time 10 change
front on the toast question.
II might have known better than
10 ask that ape oi girl 10 make a
piece OF toast" she said at last. keep
ing her voice disefeily lowered, how
ever This looks all right-mieht
be ifiile bFowneF-it will do, though.
But ! knew | wasn't mistaken about
smelling that toast burning, ] may
be losing control OF my mental iaeul
ties, but there's nothing the matter
with my nose as yet"
] reptessed with difficulty the reioTt
tha, her tongue appeared also 10 be
IN splendid condition, Instead, |
made a plaestng suggestion,
Wouldn't you like another cup oi
coffee" asked ingraiia,ingly.
"Why' believe would" she an
swered, and ! FASTENED to bring u.
Then ] slipped away again unoh.
s'rusiyely, fairly sure that she would
summon HE no more. and tina, ] was
free TO turn my attention to Katie,
She was sitting IN a chair near the
sink. dabbing a, her eyes with wet
towel. evidently determined TO FOL.
low my instructions TO the letter, !
took the towel from her, gently, then
turned her face toward me.
"You mustn't mind Mother Graham,
Katie" said firmly. "You know
she doesn't mean word she says,
and she likes you very much
indeed"
Katie looked at me shrewdly, her
eyes beginning TO twinkle.
Dot very NICE she said, "bu' ]
wonder me vot she do to me eel SIG.
hate me vunec. no like 10 be Katie
Ell dot day comes
llished. for my little maid is ir.
resistibly funny sometimes. But
sobcrcd instantly. however. wonder
ing how best to broach TO Katie my
belief as to the folly OF her keeping
the oath the strange foreigner had
forced her to take.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
Beatrice Express.

Clark Perkins-The fate of the new party
indicates clearly conditions do not yet justify
departure from the ancient line of cleavage be-
tween republicanism and democracy All such
movements during the past half century have
been camoufaged to help the democrats. who
are the natural beneficiarics OF radicalisn, The
republican party, standing for conservative, hon.
est government, with full measure Of individual
freedom and responsibility, remains the sheet
anchor of the nation
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
The Hastings Tribune.

Adam Breede-Thc demand for third poli,-
ical party in Nebraska had no trouble in crystal
izing and producing the real goods, but now
that it is here nobody seems to know just wha.
TO do with it. In truth, there appears to be
general desire to do it good and hard The
Bees recent editorial on this subject brought
out many points OF general interest. all OF which
are important, il true.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
Crete Vidette.

The entry of the third party into the political
field this year cannot be viewed with alarm
by any except the democrat party While the
country is in turmoil after the great world
war, the present republican administration is
turning chaos into systematic organization and
doing more for the people than could have been
anticipated by the most sanguine republicans.
The national republican efficiency must natural
ly reflect itself down through the state govern
ment. This is an opportune time for new par
ties to arise, but the third party in Nebraska
assures the republican nominees at the pri-
maries, election at the polls in November The
new party is not going to raise the price of
the farmers produce, nor is the new party going
to lower taxes with any great swoop.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
Seward Blade,

l.. Z. Be,zer-There are but few third party
men in Seward county, and the recent SWITCH
ing OF Wray for governor to senator has not
strengthened the third party. On seeoun, OF
better prices for farm products and the general
upward trend OF the business situation voters
will not be led as,ray by the impossible PROM
ses OF third party leaders who are now manipu-
lalng things TO boost themselves into Office.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
CENTER SHOTS.

Some women, if they were feed
ing the famined Russians, would give
'em popovers and lettuce sandwiches
a quarter Of an inch thick with the
crusts cut off.-Tacoma Ledger.
We have just noticed that a pop
ular brand of soap is made in Mil
waukee. Maybe suds will make
that town famous again.-Arkansas
Gazette.
We expect to see prohibition en-
Sorced when each would-be drinker
in the land has a dry enforcer de-
tailed to watch him.-Columbia
Record.
Some homes have so much jazz
the baby cries like a saxophone.-
Harrisburg Patriot.
A friend is a fellow who says he
has stopped smoking cigarets. but
only stops buying them.-Syracuse
IN. " Herald.
Many men who were born goats
blame the appearance on harmless
circumstances.-Jacksonville (Fla.)
Metropolis.
We can't overcome the feeling that
some day the girl with the X-ray
eyes will run up against the man
who looks daggers. - Milwaukee
Journal.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
MyMarriage
Problems
Adele dsTrison's Ns~ Phase Of
Revelations of a Wife"
teefsFisht 1881
The Way Msdge Managed 10 Soo,he
Mother Graham.
,esfsFisAt 1881

| did not wsll ioE further argument
from my iraseible mother -in-law. but
sped 10 the kitchen. ben, OIL soolh.
ing Katie.
| guessed that the msekness the
girl had displayed under Mother
Graham's singing and undersefved
febuke had been artificial and main
tanned because oi her sympathy ior
the older weman's broken arm aud
her very lively remembrance OF the
experience she had undergone during
her absence from US. That my guess,
founded upon long experience OF my
little maids tempestuous moods. was
a true one ] saw when | entered the
kitchen, For Katie stood with her
arms Hung out over the refrigerator.
sobbing s,ofmiiy. while the scent OF
seofehlng toast came TO my nos,riis.
dashed to the stove. pulled the
ioasier away from the flame, hoping
devon,ly that Mother Graham's un-
usually keen oliactory nerves would
be off duty Tor few seconds. Then.
without appearing 10 notice Katie. |
hastily cut another slice OF bread,
toasted Il IN the fashion Mother Gra-
ham likes best. and spread !, dain,ily
with butter. was starting for the
diningroom with il when Katie flung
herself upon me.
Madge Contrives Well.
"oh" she walled. Il no want you to
do my work. l."
Don't make me spill this toast" /
said practically. "Bathc your face
while take this in. and then sit
down and get calm. wan, you to
do something for me-"
l did not wal, for her obedience
II is generally wise. ! have found.
TO give Katie time Tor a second
thought-but hurried on to the din
ingroom and put the toast before my
mother-in-law, who shifted as she
looked at the covered dish containing
il.
you needn't trouble yourself 10
bring me any toast that has been
scraped off after burning" she said
tartly, making no attempt TO lift the
cover OF the dish.
II haven't returned laconically.
This toast isn't burned"
How dare you stand there and
tell me anything like that" she snap
ped. Il distinctly smelled it burn
ing"
Ny sympathy with Katie had been
steadily rising since | entered the
room, and if my mother-in-law had
been well am afraid should have
her in distinctly irritated
and disrespectful fashion. But the
lines OF pain etched in her face dis
armed me, even as they had Katie.
and ! lifted the cover of the dish and
waved my hand gayly over it.
dot Very Nice"
III you can see speck OF char on
hat piece of toast III give you dol
ar" | said. There was a piece of |
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
Inquiries on Third Party
State Editors Do No, Much
Mourn Its Sudden Demise.
Falls City Journal.

Aaron Davidson-We regard the third party
progFssswes have little following in Richard.
son county, a. MAS proven by recent mass
meeting, Railroad men are chief sdhersnss
here, with very lew farmers included. They
should have little influence At the coming elee.
tons except in close race, and then IN favor
OF the republicans
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
ScottsbluH Daily News.

George Grimes-NebFaska does not need .
third party. II does need yigilant member
ship OF the republican and democratic parties
TO insure the selection OF good candidates and
the formulation OF honest policies. Then .
clear division gives the bes, opportunity Tor
= majority rule, but third party only beiogs
the issues and gives selfish politicians chance
20 secure a hold on the government.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17

Are there no other men in Nebraska
that are honest to God reformers
When we thought Wray was with
us, we cast 10000 votes for him,
without party; and we can double
that vote this year. for man that
has just little backbone.
JOHN HENRY.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
Blair Pilot.

party is that if the proogressivcs and democrats
can unite on such high-class man as Judge
Wray for senator and real dirt farmer like
]. N. Norton for governor the republicans will
have to go some to defeat them and possibly
the balance of the fusion ticket provided the
same high-class men are named thereon.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
BLOOMINGTON Advocate.

H. NJ. Crane-Progressive party, like all
other new parties, will be short lived. Its lead
ers will swamp it by double dealing to benefit
politicians of old parties, as has already been
attempted. As conditions improve the unrest
Of the people will be removed and draw away
interest from the new party movement. Its
leaders do not inspire confidence.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
Grand Island Indepsndent.

A. +. Bueehler-The progressive party has
failed to draw materially from the major par
ties because OF the fear OF radical action. but
it would be hazard TO estimate which plan
will, under the circumstances, most effectively
advance safely progressive ideas. the balance Of
power or the strictly separate party plan.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
Two Of Lies Fatalities.

A total outsider wonders which is more fatal
to promising career Of common usefulness
for girl to win beauty contest, or for mar
to win prize for the best short story of the
year-kansas City Star.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17

Should it be necessary for Will Hays, as
emperor of tilmdom, to bar Fatty? If the movie
goers so desire they can speedily put the
buckle on Arbuckle.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
McCook Gazette.

H. D. Strunk-The third party movement in
Nebraska is not considered seriously in Red
Willow county. In my opinion this is no time
for experimenting, either in politics or business,
but rather period when every citizen should
sit quietly in the boat and lend every assistance
to our executives at the helm that they may
steer the good old ship Of state safely over the
rocks
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17

Can anyone explain why in this enlightened
day and age the people should put new limits
on their own powers? Consider the action of
congress in providing that government radio
plants will be permitted to handle press and
commercial messages only UP to 1925.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17

Speaking OF appropriate gifts, what could the
blind woman who received the gift OF diamond
bracelet from the queen of Italy say?
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
Gering Courier.

A. B. Wood-Third party movement has gone
the way of its predecessors Sincere members
will now realize the real purpose of its self
constituted leaders to conduct fusion sidcshow
for the democrats. Exit Judge Wray, who was
never more than false alarm, exalted by his
sob ability to preach calamity. +
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
The Leish World.

Charles R. Kuble-The third party situation
has reached point where the small coterie Of
politicians, to which the party IS practically
confined, are committing political suicide
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17

Among the democrats who are not in full ac-
cord with James NJ Cox is Senator Atlee Pome-
rene This other Ohoan is supporting the four
power treaties and incidentally has his eye on the
presidential nomination.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17

The Lincoln student who stole the state
sheriff's automobile seems to have lacked COM
mon sense, no matter how we'll educated he was
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17

When everybody in the United States is
we'll fed, clothed and housed, will be time enough
to get worked up about world markets.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17

Putting pants on the FiGpinos may interest
some folks, but we can think of lot of other
things that might be done first.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17

A Natural Conclusion.
my family is scattered all over
the earth"
MY, my. aren't those automo-
biles terrible ?"--Life.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
The One Fruit of Failure.

The war, think, was a fiat failure Uncle
Sam didn't get anything out of it, and the wrist
watch is with us to stay.-Atchison County Mail
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
Must the Donk Go, Too?

Pretty soon Bill Bryan will be denying that
the ancestor of the democratic party was the old
familiar donkey.-Sprin9held Union 8
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17
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Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17

Jimmy Reeds Wit limps noY and then.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17

Semenoff's chief defender admits that he is a
brute, but a typical one, if you know what
that is.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-04-17

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