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Thaink About Velocity. Safety Depends on That. There Are No Islands. W hat One Man Could Do. By ARTHUR BRISBANE V___/ No one knows what is to happen in this world, for within 10 years, everything has been changed by a change in the speed of man. Two hundred years ago, at the beginning of his chapter “On the Defensive Force of States in Gen eral,” Montesquieu wrote in “The Spirit of Laws:” “As an invader may appear on every side, it is requisite that the state should be able to make on every side its defense; consequent ly it should be of a moderate ex tent, proportioned to the degree of velocity that nature has given to man, to enable him to move from one place to another.” Lloyd George, in his article pub lished Sunday on German repara tions and the latest German “note,” says that all Germany’s securities, offered for a loan, “will not entice an investor to risk his money on a German reparation loan. He will look at Germany as a whole and not in parts. He will want to know what is likely to hap pen to that great country enuring coming years and to its industry, its finances, its politics and its peo ple.” All that depends on speed, the “velocity” to which Montesquieu wisely attached such importance. In other words, the world’s future, “its industry, its finances, its poli tics and its people” depend on fly ing machines, on control of the sir. England and Japan are no longer islands, as regards war. London lies as wide open to attack as Berlin or Paris. A few individuals, with enough money, might successfully (for a time at least) declare war against the greatest nation. It is all a question of velocity. A hundred flying machines, carrying TNT or a worse explosive at a velocity of 250 miles an hour could appear above Paris and change the whole aspect of world affairs. In two hours, they could leave Paris a wreck—then fly back east, dropping a promise to return, if necessary. Some would be brought down dead of course, but they always are in war. And there are always plenty to take the chance, for glory and profit. France, in turn, could destroy Berlin, but that would not rebuild Paris. The new fact is that a man with $100,000,000, 100 flying ma chines ar.d 200 reckless men, could v do to England what Napoleon could not do with all his armies and fleets, or do to Faris, which is France, more damage than was done by Bismarck and Moltke com bined. Alt thanks to the new “velocity” and deadly killing ma chinerv that science has created since 1914. Men will come to their senses, deal justly, respect rights, even in victory, forget past hatreds, in dread of worse future possibilities and combine to control and re press savagery—or this world will see wars and destruction never im agined and no country will be safe in its “industry, finances, politics or people.” Our statesmen should think more about Montesquieu's short sermon on velocity and less about a league of nations or a world court. The outs’de world will not trou ble us. if we keep ready, mind our own business and refuse to be dragged into the affairs of Europe or Asia. In connection with the sugges tions that this nation “really ought to Ho something to help Europe settle her problems,” observe in Sunday's article by Lloyd George his statement, “M. Poincare does not conceal the fact that the French government issues orders to its representatives on that ‘judicial’ body.” He refers to the reparations committee, supposed to express the will of the combined nations that conquered Germany. Lloyd George does not write as an ir responsible critic. He knows what he discusses and even the dullest American sentimentalist, or the most cunning and unscrupulous American financier should be warned by him. If Poincare dictates, as he does, to one “judicial” concern estab lished under the wing of the league of nations, who would dictate to the world court, also a little branch of the league, if we were foolish enough to join it? Who would formulate the decisions by which we should be at least mor ally bound? To learn how fast Europe is rushing toward complete confusion again read Lloyd George. Illus trating the foolishness of postpon ing a settlement between Germany and the conquering countries, he reminds you of the steady down ward slide, since the various futile conferences. “At Cannes, a two-year mora torium would have been accepted as settlement. Already a year and a half of that period would by now have elapsed.—The mark would have been stablilized and a loan mould have provided the allies with substantial sums- at Cannes the mark stood at 3,BOO to the dollar. It now stands at 70,000 to the dol lar.” Our business is, with all possible velocity, to keep up with the age in which velocity rounts. We should build i irships, plenty of them, the birrest, fastest, strong est in the world and keep on hand an ample stork of the most deadly, destruetive gases and explosives. We should mind our own busi ness and let the sickly sentiment alist express himself in sickly spntiment, not in forcing complica tions upon this country. (Copyright, 18!3.) * s —m . j , ... t . Candidates for Two Offices Are Being Sized Up Aspirations Are Centered on Governorship and Senate —Bryan’s Plans Remain Secret. Special Dlupntrh to The Omaha Bee. Lincoln, June 18.—With primary filing time a year in the distance, there is considerable talk in political circles concerning probable candi dates for the United States senate and governor. The most popular topic is agitation coming from Custer county for entry of Senator Emerson Purcell, Broken Bow editor, in the primaries as a candidate for the democratic guber natorial nomination. Theodore Osterman, democratic floor leader in the house! who was on the verge of filing for the governor ship a year ago, is known to be in a receptive mood. Osterman, in an in terview in Omaha last week, criticised Governor Bryan. Governor Bryan is a candidate for something, everyone in close touch with his maneuvers admits. Whether it Is the United States senatorship or a return engagement In the gover nor's chair is a puzzle. The most popular belief is that he will run for a second term as governor. Eyes on Senate. Congressman A. C. Shallenberger of Alma is looked upon now as an al most certain candidate for the demo cratic nomination for United States senator. Many believe that Congress man John H. Morehead of Falls City has his eye on the same position. That Bryan. Shallenberger and Morehead will continue in the habits of a lifetime in being a candidate for some office every two years, is looked upon as a certainty. While all of this conversation is under way rela tive to these three gentlemen. Con gressman Edgar Howard of Colum bus may take a hand In the game next summer. Intense Interest is displayed in the records that Howard. Shallenberger and Morehead will make in congress this winter. Nor is Dan Butler of Omaha being forgotten. Butler staged a spectacu lar race with Governor Bryan in the primaries and was nosed out by the western Nebraska vote. Butler's chief platform was local enforcement of prohibition larvs and many believe that Butler in accepting the post of polire commissioner in Omaha hopes to prove that a diligent police head can enforce such laws and thus strengthen the position he took at the primaries a year ago. York Man I-ooms. In the republican camp is a con gresaman whose record at next win ter's congress may have aa much to do with either making or breaking his United States senatorial aspira tions as the records of Shallenberger, Howard and Morehead do in further ing or dissipating their democratic senatorial ambitions. This is Con gressman M. C). McDaugblia of York. The fourth district congressman Is spending a watchful watting summer at his home in York and frankly ad mits to friends that he contemplates making the race. The possible candi dacy of Senator George W. Norris for re-election is the obstacle in his way at this time, the congressman admits. Then there is former Gov. Samuel R. McKelvle and the almost certain candidacy of former Congressman Charles H. Sloan of Geneva for the senatorial toga. In the republican gubernatorial ranks appear the names of Arthur .1. Weaver. Falls City, president c-onstl tutiohal convention; A. N. Mathers, Oerlng. speaker house of represents tives, and State Senator Ferry Reed of Hamilton. Bee Want Ads Produce Results. Business Isn’t Quite So Good in Some Lines WKERR'S THE ^ AUDIENCE p 1 _ ■— - h AVW- evE^-BODVi OUT JOYFI111**' n JN TH51R AVTtR - MOBEKLf • r1 SEEMS LIKE OU** "" CROVTD 'D LOST ALL THEIR PATRIOTISM, 'n dont care WHAt Becomes op the _|c,OVERNMENTANV P. and B. Raid Order Given by Dan Butler _ (Continued From Fuse One.) out the orders I gave him," Com missioner Butler added "I gave the orders in absolute good faith as police commissioner and with no malice against the P. and G. cigar store. "Did Sargent Trapp and his men follow your Instructions? ' was asked. "They did,” police commissioner re plied. The police commissioner explained that when he issued his orders of "in vestigation and hold," he was mindful that such orders automatically meant no bond, no telephone conversation nor any communication until "the case was completed. Explaining the completion of the case, he said he understood that one of the proprietors of the cigar store was still at large. "Absolutely”—Mr. Ruller. "They were to be held subject to my direction, absolutely," the police commissioner said in response to a question. "Vou believed that the ends of Jus tlce were being served by holding Anderson for an indefinite period without bond?” Attorney Baker asked Butler. "In this specific case we h»ld Ander son for a reasonable time to com plete the case." Butler replied. "The testimony shows that the.se officers werg on th“ orders of the police commissioner," Mayor Dahl man Interposed. "They were direct ed by the police commissioner." Knew Him 20 \rars. “Do you think that under these A Full Meal and a Full Moon! 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"Do you ratlfv the actions of Trapp and Dunn In the arrest and holding cf Anderson*' Attorney OIcGuire asked police commissioner. "Absolutely." Attorney Baker rejoined by assert ing that an attempt was being made to exonerate Trapp and Dunn on ac count of the responsibility assumed by the police commissioner, who stressed the thought that he la In di rect iharge of the police department and haa authority to give order*. Testifies to Bet. Sergeant Trapp. on th* stand, stated that he gave Officer M L. Jen sen a J3 bill to go to the P & B ci gar store to place a bet. which Jen sen testified h* did. selecting "Lady Diana" of the Kentucky derby for place. Jensen said he was given a num ber and his Initials written on a slip which was placed In cash register with the currency he paid. Sergeant Trapp related that he took the cur rency and slip from register as evi dence. Commissioner Hummel Inquired whether Trapp gave Jensen the J5 I to "Intimidate" Anderson and also asked whether the police carry "dice, cards and chips" with which to in duce citizens into games of chance. The evidence yesterday Included reference to th» dismissal of Ander son and Barrick in police court when arraigned on charges in connection with the cigar store raid: also refer encea to a civil suit started by them in the district court. Questioned About Orders. When Desk Sergeant Bert Thorpe was testifying. Commissioner Joseph Koutsky inquired whether the police commissioner resorted to such orders as in the Anderson case, to "jam someone or make It hot for someone." Thorpe testified It "could be done." Among the attendants yesterday were women of the W. C T. V.. El mer Thomas, executive secretary of the Committee of Tom DennI son and a group of persons who have been removed from the polii » depart ment since Commissioner Butler was transferred a few months ago. The hearing will be resumed this afternoon at 3. Bryan Receives Resignation of Hatchery Head O’Brien's Action Follows Diff erences With Governor— Rutenback Urged to Succeed Him. Special Dispatch to The Omaha Bee. Lincoln. June 18.—Resignation of W. J. O'Brien, superintendent of the state fish hatchery, was reported to have been received today by Governor Charles W. Bryan. O'Brien's resignation, after 20 years’ continuous service for the state, during which time he has stocked the streams and lakes of Ne braska with millions of fish, w'as forced upon him by Governor Brayn. O'Brien s contempt of politics and the political future of politicians isn't what advisers of the governor believe what will bring returns at the polls. Shortly after the governor entered office he criticised fish dinners given by O'Brien to members of the legisla ture, something O Brien has done ever since the hatchery was started at every legislative session. The gover nor also ruled that O'Brien must oc cupy quarters situated at the hatch ery and abandon his cottage, three miles from the hatchery. At the same tfme the governor's henchman, Charles VV. Pool, secretary of state, declined to sign a bill passed by the legislature giving O'Brien SI,200 in back pay. The governor also announced publicly that O'Brien must accept a ruling that the fish superintendent should work directly under the game warden. O'Brien declined to give up his pri vate cottage. He also Insisted that he had a right to the $1,200. Gui Rutcnbeck. game warden under Governor More-head, is looked upon as O'Brien's successor. Val Peter of Omaha, editor of a German paper, called on Governor Bryan a few days ago to urge appointment of Ruten beck. Since the disagreement between the governor and O’Brien occurred numerous fishermen and hunters from all parts of Nebraska have peti tioned the governor to retain O'Brien. 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With rates uniform on all lines, the deciding factor in one’s travel preferences becomes service. Millions choose the Burlington. Any authorized routing is included in Burlington service. BURLINGTON TRAVEL BUREAU llSS rnSun Street Atlantic |<7I or SS|| t J. W. Sharpe, City Pass. Agt. I. B. Reynolds. City Ticket Agt. _ Burlington Board of Control Member Resigns -- rCqntlnufd From Parr One.) contrary, Is to care for girls and women sentenced to jail as well as women who are diseased. “Four years ago Governor McKelvle Induced the legislature to appropriate money for the erection of such an In stitution. The initial appropriation was limited but we could start. “A large numrnber of women re ceiving Jail sentences and sent to this institution were dismissed. We felt It our duty to cure them and confine them until they werp cured. Inaidcd This Year. "At the session of the legislature two years ago we wanted two cot tages at Y’ork, one for the diseased women and another for those in good health. We received one cottage. This year the legislature didn’t give us a cent for expansion and hostil ity aimed at the Institution may kill It. “I know of many women who have walked a straight path since their experience there and there have been seviral Instances whereby husband and wife have become reconciled as a result of efforts of the superinten dent. These are matters which the newspapers don't publish. In fact, we dare not |jV« such •toriegtothS papers because their publication! would ruin our reconciliation plans.1* If it had not been for Miss Wot^ ley and other club w^men in No* braska the institution would hav** been transformed into an annex ref the penitentiary where, the women1 prisoners are confined. At the last session of the legislature the membef of the legislature from York intrew duced a bill which would make It lit** possible to utilize the Institution tot the cure of diseased women and merely maintain women convict* there. vvf .• Town Opposes Home. The bill was nearly passed. Th« complaint registered by the merobe* fr mooYrk was that York, alwayi noted during saloon days as the larg est city in Nebraska which never countenanced a saloon, was insulted, felt humiliated with such an Institu tion at its door. It also was charged at committee meetings that a number of male youth from York had induced some of the girls to take automobile rides with them. The parents of boys be came embittered toward the institu tion while other parents with grow ing boys became apprehensive and all turned againat the institution and demanded its abolishment. 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