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ruE Omaha Sunday Bee A1T L Mwrttoi la HEWS SECTION PACES 1 TO 8. THE OMAHA DC C Best & West VOL. XXXVII-NO. 4J. SUNDAY MOT.N.XG, APRIL 5, !)0S SKVEN SECTION'S- FIFTY-SIX rAUES. SINGLE COPY FIVE CENTS. HOME RULE WAITS Retirement of Premier Discloses True Value of Liberal Promises. HOPE IS AGAIN DEFERRED Probable Successor is Bitter Foe of Ireland's Aspirations. PLIGHT OF DISTRICT BOARD Organization Forced to Suspend Work for Want of Funds. ONE SOURCE OF IRISH WEALTH Salmon and Trout I'islirrlen In Inland stream Worth Nearly Two Million Dollar a 1 ear. VI BUN. April 4. Special. Gradually the true valim of the liberal protestations of friendship for Ireland la becoming known. So lonff as Sir Henry Campbell-Baniierman continued to direct the policies of the lib oral party thcr.: Was ground for strong hope that the promise of home rulr might lie kept, but now that it la probable that "C.-B." in definitely out of politics, even If he recovers from his present serious Ill ness, there Is very little chance of any immediate legislation for Ireland. Mr. Asquith, who Is alaled to succeed Sir Henry as premier. Is a bitter foe of Ireland's aspirations and lie even went the length of declaring publicly before the last general election that he for one would not sup port a liberal home rule bill. Plight of District Board. The first fruits of the change of policy Is seen In the plight of the Opngeated Dis trict board, which has been forced to sus pend Its work for the time being for lad; of funds. Mr. Asquith in In control of the treasury andf Mr. Blrrell, the chief secre tary for Irelaud, who Is credited with a genuine desire to do something for thi country, declares that the treasury blocks tho way. There never was a time when there was more 'need of the work of the board than the present. Its history since its formation In 1903 has been a disappoint ing one. So far It has only dealt with a tenth of the land placed at its disposal and the way In which It has been starved by the English treasury Is shown by the fol lowing table of the funds at Its disposal since its organization: . 1904-S S3.J47,720 lS6-8 1.7X3.i; WHi-i 644,305 The royal commsglon that is investigating the condition of the Irish railways is al ways learning something surprising. The latest Information which It has acquired is about an opera bouffe railway in County lone, I. which runa from Burtonpoint to Letterkenny and which wa built originally for the benefit of the Burtonpoint fisher men. .Several witnesses Informed the board however, that the fishermen had given up using It very aoon, because they found that it was so tlow that the fish was spoiled before It reached the market and they could get It there quicker by eart. The rail way must be a delight to tourists, however. for another witness declared that therewas tiMver any difficulty in haying the train I ''stopped at a likely stream in order that I the passengers might "kill a salmon or two." while 'it was said to be a regular occurienee for 'the engineer to stop the train at a. wayside public house while ho end the guard got off and had a drink to gether. Railway Not Quit I'srleas. The railway Is not quite useless, how ever, for In reply to a question by one of the commissioner, a witness said that the people, of the district would miss It very much because they always rode on it when the weather was loo bad to use the roads. It is announced that the king is to make a visit to Ireland during the coming sum mer and that he will make a more extended tour than any which he has made In this country since his coronation. He will prob ably stay a few days in Dublin Castle, where he will hold a court and levee, both of which functions will be hailed with Joy by the Dublin trades people. He will also visit Belfast, where lie will be the guest of Lord Shaftesbury at Belfast cas tle, the beautiful residence half-way up tho Cave hill. From Belfast he will go to Deny, where he will be the guest of lord Irfindonderry, and h Is also expected to siK-nil a day or two at Baronscourt, near Btrabai'e. the seat of the duke of Aber- II.. ..Ml !.,.!.. ..i-i. l. Jk I ui l. IIIT will IUIII MIW .11.11 ijj riT-iiu- IhK u day or two with the marquis of Wa.leiionl at I'unaghmore. According to present arrangements, the king will be ac companied by the queen and the elder child r n of the prince of Wales. Oaf Nourre of Irish Wealth. An Interesting source of Irish wealth, of which too little Is known, Is its salmon I and tro.it fisheries in Inland waters. A report wlili h has Just been Issued places the annual value of these fisheries at be tween tl.i'"Mo and $2.onn,ono. An agitation ' for the belter preservation of these fish eries tin Iwen set on foot and an appeal is to be made to the government to take thein under Its control. County IVinegal's most Incorrigible prac tical Joker was on trial for one of his Jokes at the Donegal assises at I -If ford the other day. He Is Bernard Gallagher, and he is known throughout the length and breadth of tlie county as "Willie John." I told some time ago how "Willie John" gained amusement and profit by posing as a con stabulary official and seising all the fire urins in a couple of parishes and selling tiiem. He was not prosecuted for this, but Die Joke which led to his appearance be fore the Jjdge was that "of posing as a prodigal sou from Canada. . He called at the house of Arabella Gal lagher of Glenlolagh, and intriHliieed him self as her son who bad run away thirty years ago. He said lie had made a fortune in Canada Hnd had come home to spend It. Ot course nothing In the house was too good for him. and. an the neighbors gath ered to welcome the stranger, they all recognised lihn as Mrs. Gallagher's long lost son. Futility of Trial. Several offered small loans, which he accepted, "until lie could have his Cana dian money changed." and after all the whieky In the house had been consumed he Went to bed In the best room. In the morning he went out for a walk and did nut return, and a little later Mrs. Gal lagher related the story of her son's homr. coming to a visitor who knew "Willie John" and recognised bis work. The Jury which tried him waa apparently struck by the humor ef the exploit, for they failed to (.Continued on Second Fage SUMMARY OF the ,1aR TO BACK DOWN Sunday, April It, 1DOM. 1008 rfpRHs 1908 .vox "f'a m' fPj lVCt - rr 2 3 4 5 Q Z 8 9 10 II 12 Id 14 15 16 1Z IS 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 2Z 28 29 SO fc- Tll W11TII1 Kf IB OMAHA. OUNflli HUFFS AND VICINITY Fair and ct.nler Sunday. OR NEBRASKA Sunday fair and cooler. Foil IOWA I'nrtly cloudy, with shower? Sunday: cooler. Temperature at Omaha, yesterday: Hour. Dcg ft a. in.... 6 a. ni. .. 7 a. m Ji a. m.... h. m.... 10 a. m.... 11 a. m 12 ni 1 p. in.... 2 p. tn.... 3 p. m.... 4 p. tn.... ft p. m.... H p. tn 7 p. m.... noiTEBTXO. Nebraska delegation urges free rotary Root to transfer aY Apl Omana imra - , , . y.rnp Kwltieriano. - nannm, ... - an seth Low and Samuel ' peared before the house comm Judiciary to explain ' . ' . . .n,nH the Sherman nntl II Ul ,. ...t,ntr Primaries- In Delaware seme - ...i.i.i.oun np Senator i"" HOIIIIiorn. Km q ahead. , T"t M n,.e.,Al Ilia HIlteTH nPHU'M .v, mnnev contributed by the Metropoll rpBuitr t-i' urn"-' tan Ballroad company, went to the re ,,i,n,ar. enmnala-n fund. 'af a T...iHetif rtoosevelt appoinia juo.i Leech public printer. 1 Tom Watson is not ready to talk about his nomination to the presidency. X, Pag Postmaster general gives new orcr that postmarks shall not be put on postal cards at office of receipt. X. Paga 1 Justice O'Oormiin of tho New York su preme court in battle with negro burglar. . " 1 Bryan announces reasons for not at tending New York banquets. X, Fag 1 Secretary Taft is cordially received by the Chicago Press club at the Auditorium. X. Pag a Shortage in the oil department of the state of Minnesota. X, Paga 1 Bishop Moore of the Methodist confer ence says he does not defend night riders. X, Page 1 Taft movement in New York state is said to be of spontaneous character by the Taft managers and not fathered by any particular Interest. X, Par 8 vonxiav. Manila democrats refuse to copdemn the administration of Becretary Taft. x, par a Canadian railroads exercise retrench ment. X, Page 1 Falling off In demand for dtnon.1s by merchants of America Is causing trouble among the merchants of Antwerp. X. Par 1 Lockout of men paralyzes Paris. vi- . ' X, Pare 1 Bo,vrelrnty of China In' Maneliurlan territory, a hlg International question. . rTVf" 1. vaara l iTEBmainra. Stock Yards company of Oo-iaha flies schedule of rates with the Railroad com mission. X, Fogs 3 Union Pacific road file Its schedule of lemiumi property ror taxation purposes in various towns along the line. X. Page 3 TOBWSMUL A.IfD nrSVSTaMAX., i.ne biock markets. XX, Pag 10 Grain markets. XX, Page 10 Stocks and bonds. tt r.,a1n OOMXO IXCTXOH. Buster Brown loads up an old cannon and has some fun. Tage for the llttl-a folks. Matters of interest to the women. Pour rag as HALF TOBTB IZCTIOJT. Sidelight on William H. Taft. Some of the sights of Omaha Illustrated. Pour Pares MOT E MX Br S OP OCZAJRT BTBAMSsTIFS. Port Arrlvrs. Rilled. .I'mbrla La O.noint. Csliia. .T.a Touralne .l4rte ..Canadian ,.Saxun!a NKW YORK. ... NKW YORK ... HAVnR LIVERPOOL. .. HOHTON HUSTON ' ni..mn Italtir. Chilian mars. Republic. tPAl.F.RMO .naples . BY W1REUKS8. I.ucanla KA miles east jif Sandy Hook at p. m. Will probably dock at about 8 a. m. Sunday. BISHOP IS NOT UNDERSTOOD Kaatern Leader of Methodists Has No Intention to t'omniend Work of Nlaat aiders. NEW YORK. April 4. The New York Methodist Episcopal conference here today adopted resolutions of confidence in Bishop Moore and Chancellor Day of Syracuse uni versity made a statement in which he de clared that the bishop was not in sympathy with the barn burners of Kentucky. This action was the result of a (statement made by the hiahop in which he was quoted as commending the destruction of the tobacco by Kentucky "night riders." letter Bishop Moore made a statement in his own behalf. "I have no sympathy with any form of lawlesness:" said he. "My reference was liable to be misunderstood, "My time was so limited that I could not sufficiently qualify my statement. My thought was If this lawlessness should re Butt In the abandoning of tobacco culture and substituting some other forms of agri culture, wholesome in its character, we should have reason to thank God for bring ing good out of evil." OIL DEPARTMENT'S SHORTAGE Pnhlle Examiner of Minnesota Files Statement Shun Ins; Xhorlaae of Twelve Thousand. ST. PA I "U Minn.. April I. Public Ex aminer Schacftr today filed with Governor Johnson a report made by him covering an invent IkkI ion of tlie slate oil iniipcvtlun department under former Inspector F. U. Warner for the period of February 1. lftoj, ! February 1. lij. In the words of W. C. Heilborn. the liiniector who made the ex amination. illM-rcpam lea amounting to lU'.el'i. hate been I. sal.. I. "Ail I Hill my at the present tune is," said Mr. Wanur. "that as far as 1 am i once rin! there is nu shortly" I T.I - Czar Expected to Recognize Chinese Control of Manchuria. PHASE OF OPEN DOOR FIGHT Question Raised by Action of Amer ican Consul at Harbin. RUSSIAN OFFICIALS TURNED DOW He Refused to Recognize Municipal Governor of Harbin. CHINA SEIZES OPPORTUNITY lloaalnn and Japanese rroitram If .Manchnrla Does Not Meet Ap proval of United fltatea and Great Britain. ST. PETERSBURG, April 4. The Russian I government Is considering the issuance of a statement formally recognizing China's sov- erelgntv In Manchuria insofar as is con- sistent with the purely administrative rights of Russia in the railroad sone. This Is thoiia-ht to be the best way out of the Harbln difficulty, which has been brought to an Issue bv the refusal of Fred D.' Fisher, the American consul at Harbin, to recognize the Russian administration of this territory. Russian diplomacy Is anxious at all haz ards to remove the Impression that the re organization of the administration of Har bin and Challar Involvea further encroach ment upon tho integrity of Manchuria, and there Is reason to believe that Russia would be willing to receive suggestions as to the wording of a statement acceptable to the United States and thro ther powers Inter ested, which, while defining the status quo under existing treaties, would permit Rus sia to Institute necessary reforms In the administration of the railroad zone. These efforts are a prerogative of Russia under the treaty of 18. Sovereignly of Manchnrla, PEKING, April 4. There has come a and- den realization of and awakening to the possibtlltlca of the political position of the United States in the matter of Russian and Japan and the sovereignty of Manchuria, This situation has arisen as a result of the. organization and thii activity for a twelve month past of the American special con- ular service. The situation has been pre- clpitated by two things: First The refusal of Fred D. Fisher, the eouni I the Russian administration of that terri- tory and his support of the Chinese protest a, r Inst the t Hat lnment " l-.cssia tno-lcinalltic in l' '' I 1 bin nr.d Challur Independent of the Chinese government. Second By the reconsideration of all Mancburlan questions which have been In augurated recently at Peking. The throne fears that Japan is about to promulgate ordinances along the lines of the Russian decree, making Harbin an Independent municipality, for the purpose or -converting an Japanese communities In Manchuria Into selfgovernlng bodies, and It has consequently summoned Tnng- Shal-Ti. the governor of Mukden province, and the chief of the Manchurian admin istration, to Pekln for the purpose of dia nosing of all Manchurian questions In a categorical manner. Fonaal Fisher Informed China. Russia and Japan, It Is declared here are of the opinion that China never would have been aware of tip Btronniii uf Its diplomatic position in Manchuria, and es peclally at Harbin, where Japan supports Russia, bad it not been for the interfer ence of the consular representative of the United States. Ttst November Russia in tlmated that Mr. Fisher was responaible for the attitude of China, and today It is declared In Pekln that it regards the United States as responsible for the pres ent complication over the Harbin munici pality. As' for Japan, for six months past It has been trying at Washington and elsewhere to counteract the activities of tho American consuls In Manchuria. Just at the present moment this consular activity la held In check pending a settle ment of China's diplomatic contest with the Russo-Japanese coalition for sover eignty in Manchuria. Tt Is known to the Chinese government thst Washington supports the attitude taken by Its consular representatives, and it Is no exaggeration to say that for a year yast the course of the consul has Irritated and disturbed both Russia and Japan. Rus sia Is opposed to the continuation of tho Hslnmintun-Fakumen railroad, and It is ex pected that in this controversy it will Join Japan against Great Britain and the United States. 1. 1 We American Intervention. The Pekln government encourages and la glad of what haa been called here "Ameri can Intervention" in the Manchurian diffi culty. The ruling Influence at Pekln well understands the advantages to be gained from this American policy in the far east and tt haa shown its ability to make use of a situation which la believed here to be a direct outcome of the diplomatic and naval policy of America, China has under consideration a reply to Japan's objection to the continuation of the Hslnmintun-Fakumen railroad. There is at present more or less demoralization In the Russian legation here due to the recent death of M. Pokotiloff. the Russian minis - ter to China, and the presentation of the Russian side of the various questions with China la in temporary abeyance. But China, taking advantage of the sit- uatlon here and in Manchuria, la seeking Immediate action on the questions of the Corea-Manchuria boundary line, the Yalu Uinlx-r concessions, the Hslnmlntun-Faku- man railroad, the establishment of inde- pendent municipalities In Manchuria and the telegraph and postal services in that territory. OMAHA MAN IN AUTO CRASH J. W oodland Haa Exciting Expert-I ear la Run from Wood River to fchelton. BH ELTON, Neb., April 4.-(SpectaJ.)- When coming from Wood River Friday two traveling salesmen had a narrow escape there. They secured an automobile and started west and midway between here and the starting point, the chauffeur let the machine get tlie belter of him and It weut through a barbed wire fence, tearing up posts and breaking (he wires and damaging thu automobile to the extent of a tx nt sxle. Tho occupants. J. J. Woodland, salesman for the Paxton A Gallagher Co., and J. W. MeFarland. a specialty sales- man, were unhurt. The automobile was aland then Joined in the fight, using his new one and was much damaged. The I fists to such advantage that the negro was party managed to come on Into Shelton. HEIMROD SEEKS PROMOTION Desires Transfer from 4'nnanlahlp at Apia, anina, to Berne, r llsrrland. (From a Staff Correspondent.) WASHINGTON, Arril 4. (Special Tele gram.) Senator Brown railed upon Secre tary of State Hoot today and strongly urged the promotion of George Helmrod of Omaha to be consul at Berne, Switser lamf, to succeed J. J. Itoche, deceased. Mr. Helmrod, now consul general at Apia. 3atnoH. Is In this country upon leave. The consulship at Apia pays $3.oon per yean while that of consul at Berne pays ,1.5n0, the latter being a much mote desirable post, and the transfer will be considered promotion. Secretary Boot Informed 8enator Brown that be would take the I matter of the transfer for Mr. Helmrod under consideration. The Nebraska delegation got together today and decided to endorse James A Wakefield of Omaha for commissioner gen oral to the International exposition, which Is to he held at Toklo. Japan, during the year of 1912. Their formal endorsement of Mr. Wakefield's candidacy for this po sition will lie laid before the president early next week Major W. I Bcldrn, agent of the Stand ing Rock Indian reservation In South Da kota. Is In Washington, accompanied by the following bend men of the tribe: jo seph Claymore, White Tlume, Thomas Frosted, Robert High Eagle and Antolne D Rockbraln, to confer with tlie jnman ai- fairs committee of the senate and house relative to the pending mil looKing to mr opening to white settlement of ft portion of their reservation. Major IcItighlln leid the foundation for the bill which Sena tor Gamble has worked through the com mittee and which is now upon the senate calendnr. The Indians are satisfied with It, but. Indian like, they seem to deslr to hold "heap Mg talk" lefore finally nd formally consenting to the adoption of Its terms. Senator Gamblo has marje an appointment with President Roosevelt to receive the delegation at noon Monday. Majors Belden and Mclaughlin will ac company Senator Gamble and the Indians when they rail upon Mr. Roosevelt. Senator Brown today took up the matter of better mail service for Lincoln to the east with the second assistant postmaster general. The. business Interests of Lincoln through Secretary W. 8. Whitten of the Commercial club. bave asked Senator Brown to secure a rearrangement of sched- uiPs affecting the Pacific Junction and Lincoln train No. 12 on the Burlington, which leaves Lincoln at 4:30 o ciock ana reaches Omaha at 6:10. and Chicago and Council Bluffs train No. 8, which leaves the Union Pacific, transfer. Council Bluffs, at 6:30. Under the present schedule, Lin I . .... . coin mail for the east misses tins transrer by about thirty minutes, senator nrown rtr(nng 1 to the denartment a clan whereby . Mi.. nf Chicago could be forwarded from Lincoln on Burlington train No. 12 at 4:30, and the running time of that train quickened or the transfer at Omaha quickened In order to catch the Chicago train at Council Bluffs. Tills would enable such mall to reach Chicago at 7:05 a. m.. In time for all connections out of Chicago for the east. Under pres- ent ordrr8 Lincoln a" for Chicago only , rtlRpatctl.d on Burlington train No. 12. Mall for east of Chicago deposited "after 1:30 p. m. does not clear Lincoln until twelve hours later on Rock Tsland train No. S, a delay of considerable disadvantage to many business men of Lincoln. Don C. Despain and wife of Lincoln are stopping at Congress Hall and expect 'to be In the city for some time. The secretary of the treasury has awarded the contract for the construction of a public building at Mitchell, S. D., to Moore & Danner of Kokomo, Ind., at $75,300. John 8. Hartley has been appointed a letter carrier at Lincoln. The secretary of the treasury has se- lecter a site for the public building to be peted at Iad. S. D., located at the south- east corner of Main and Stone streets. The First National bank of Amherst. Neb., has been authorized to begin busi ness with ICo.nfm capital. A. t". Dann is president; R. U Hart, vice president, and A. T. Reynolds, cashier. Clinton D. Ferris has been appointed postmaster at Odessa, Buffalo county, Ne braska, vice M. Hallwell, resigned. PRAIRIE FIRE ON RESERVATION Settlers In Gregorr County Hare Narrow Escape from Flames Roasey'a Experience. SIOUXFALL6. S. D., April 4.-(8peclal.) Full details which now have been re ceived of a recent prairie fire In the ceded portion of the Rosebud Indian reaervatlon, In Gregory county, show; It to have been one of the worst In the history of that part of the state. Just how It started Is a mystery, but It Is known that It started at a point between the Missouri river and the north fork of Whetstone creek early In the morning and burned slowly until afternoon, when a terrific northwest wind arose and drove the blaze with such speed and fury as to make It Invincible so far as human efforts were concerned. The course of the fire was to the south east, the pathway about twelve miles long and several miles in width. Great quantities of hay were burned. In I addition to a number of barns, sheds, orchards,' horses and other property. Only I by superhuman efforts were the dwelling I houses of a dozen or more settlers saved One of the Interesting Incidents wss the 1 thrilling experience of W. K. Rousey, I collector for the John Deere Plow company, I who chanced to be in the vicinity. In I strutting his driver, M. M. Hendrix, pro- prletor of a Bonesteel livery establishment to drive as near the pathway of the fire as possible, Mr. Rousey prepared to gratify his desire to see a prairie fire at close I range. He hadk a more interesting time than he bargained for. Before they were scarcely aware of their danger the flames swept toward them and only the fleetness of tlie horses driven by Hendrix saved thoir lives. At one time they were within thirty feel of. mighty sea of flame, which it-a ru iu m iitritfui ui 1111 itri, JUSTICE O'GORMAN IN FIGHT Member of Xfw York Supreme Court la Battle with a Negro Baralar. NKW YORK, April 4. Justice James A O'Gorman of the supreme court engaged in a hand-to-hand fight with a giant negro, who had forced his way Into the O'Gor- man residence early today, It is alleged I for purposes of burglary. The negro first I gave battle to Justice O'Gormsn's butler I when tho latter attempted to eject him I from the bouse. Hearing a scufflu Justice I O Gorman first telephoned for the police I put to flight. The nc-gro was arrosUd. House Committee Hears Advocates of Civic Federation Bill. SETH LOW EXPLAINS MEASURE It is Intended to Permit Reasonable Organizations and Agreements. GOMPERS MAKES LONG SPEECH He Contends that Anti-Trust Law Should Not Apply to Labor. DEMANDS OF UNIONS OUTLINED froprrtr Khoald Be So Defined that There Jthall n Mo Properly Rights In Labor of Anr Terson. WASHINGTON. April 4. The proposed amendments to the Sherman anti-trust bill. as frsmed by tho National Clvlo Federa tion and Introduced In tho house recently by Mr. Hepburn (Iowa), were advocated today before 'a subcommittee of the house Judiciary committee by Hon. Seth lxiw of New York, president of the C Ivlc , r enera tlon; Samuel Gompera, president of the American Federation of Labor; A. B. Gar retson of Cedar Rapids, . la., president of the Orthr of Railway Conductors, and Theodore R. Marburg of Baltimore. That there Is strong opposition to the proposed meiinnrn was Intimated by a number of telegrams made public by Chairman Llt tlefleld, of the subcommittee, from manu facturing and other business concerns throughout tho country. The hearings will be continued Monday when counsel for a large number of firms representing the opposition will be heard Seth Ixiw of New York headed the dele ,a l Ion thnt nnnofl red for the measure. It included the following: former Mavnr Seth Ixiw. K. H. Gary. Albert Rhaw. Isaac N. Sellgman, Victor Morawetz, Charles E. Moore, William J nhioffiin .toiin H Huvler. V. E. Lacy Wlllluin C Kreed and Balnh M. Easley. all of New York: President Gompers of the American Federation of Ijibor. John Mitchell of Indianapolis, the retiring pres ident of the United Mine Workers of Amer ica; D. J. Keefe of Detroit. Mich.; Samuel Mather, Cleveland, ().: Henry 1. niggin son of Boston, Franklin MacVeagh of Cht cnirn A H Oarretson of Cedar Rapids la.; Theodore Marburg, Baltimore; Frank Faxan. Kansas City, Mo.; Mahlon Kline. Philadelphia; Prof. J. W. Jenks. Ithaca N. Y.. and J. W. Klnnear of Pittsburg. Chairman Littlefield read a number of telegrams from manufacturing and bus! ness firms throughout the country, vigor ously protesting against the proposed amendments, and attorneys representing nearly 200 associations of manufacturers and business houses were present In the interest of their clients. Reasons of Seth Low. Seth Iyow, In speaking of the object of the National Civic Federation in preparing an amended bill, said: Common carriers should be permitted to combine and to make traffic agreements In proper cases and under suitable govern mental supervision, for combination and trarfte agreements often mean more ei feetiva orvlr for the nubile. What i wanted Is effective public supervision and not an absolute prohibition of the very thing that may secure the best public service. It Is singular that a people who have constituted the great republic in nis- tory by the combination of many states should even, ror a momeni. aeny m us own commercial sgencies the opportunity of giving better service by proceeding along the same lines. Keguiation, noi promo tion, should be our watchword In all such matters. There Is scarcely a line of com mercial business, if there be even one, in which combinations In restrain of trade are not sometimes desirable in these days tn the public Interest, no less than In the In terest of trade: for modern business Is very complex, and its problems are often trade problems, as distinguished from in dividual problems. No law can set aside the universal law which leads men in these days to combine, and to do so precisely In proportion as they see intelligent, and free. As a further aggravation or the situation the anti-trust law is a penal one. Yet no one is able to be sure as to "ertain agree ments whether they are unlawful or not. I rcktectfully submit that this is a situa tion which Is literally Intolerable. Only a Few Affected. Mr. Low pointed out that the bill to amend the Bherman act Introduced by Rep resentative Hepburn would affect only those corporations which would take out national licenses, and thus be a conserva tive method of testing how a law on new lines is likely to work. Said he: If It becomes a law it Is almost certain to lead to a large measure of publicity, and that, in the opinion of many, it is likely to be the cure for most of the evils that have been brought about by too much legal restraint. "There is much reason to believe that publicity will make the criticism of cor porate undertakings more Intelligent and therefore. In the main, more friendly. The National Civic Federation fully rec ognizes that there may be honest differ encea of opinion as to the general scheme of the bill under consideration, hut while the bill may not escape criticism we be lieve it capable of good." Gompera Bounds Warning. Samuel Gompers, president of the Ameri can Federation or iaoor, waa me principal speaker at the afternoon session, and he sounded a warning that worklngmen of the country would not wait much longer for the passage of remedial legislation. Mr. Gompers told of the request of the laboring Interests when the senate was considering the original anti-trust law, to have It amended to provide that the act shall not be construed to apply to any arrangements, agreements or combinations between the laborers, made with the view of lessening the number of hours or the increasing of their ages. nor arrange ments, agreements or combinations among persons engaged In horticulture or agri culture, made with a view of enhancing the price of agricultural or horticultural products. This amendment, said Mr. Gompers, wss at one time agreed to, but was not In the bill when It passed that body. In rl. he said, a hearing was given by the house Judtcisry committee on this amendment. "I believe Mr. IJttlefleld will remember that hearing," continued Mr. Gompers. "I remember It quite well," replied Mr. IJttlefleld. "I was one of those who voted against It." "Nine voteid against It." rejoined Mr. Gompers, "and some of them are not now In congress," he added. "The so-called Sherman anti-trust law," continued Mr. Gompers. 'is not an anti trust law. It Is a law against combination. It is a law against associated effort, it is a law something like a law wuhch ob tained about 2.0011 years ago In Rome that made every association or organization which was not approved by the emperor unlawful. "We favor the enactment of laws which (Continued on Second Pag-) BRYAN TELLS SULZER WHY Messaae to Nrvr 1 ork Conareaamnn on Rrnaon for tarlna; Away from Banquet. WASHINGTON, April l.-Repreaentatlve Pulzer of New York today received the following telegram from W. J. Bryan, re lating to iho invitation extended to him to attend the Jefferson Day dinner In New York: Have withdrawn acceptance The dis cussion makes it unwise to go. W. J. BRYAN. The National Democratic club's Invitation In Mr Bryan to attend the Jefferson day banquet In New York was conveyed to him on the occasion of lils recent visit to Wash ington by Representative Sulzer. who Is a member of the committee on Invitations. Mr. Bryan In response authorized Mr. Sulzer to Inform President John Fox of his acceptance, to apprise him that he preferred to be tlie last speaker and that his subject would be "The Art of Govern ment." The making public of this acceptance was followed by a counter movement on the part of tho anil-Bryan faction In the Na tional Democratic club hiuI the statement becamo circulated that though Mr. Bryan would attend tlie dinner he would not be one of the speakers among whom were scheduled, Governor Johnson of Minnesota, Judn Harmon and Judge Gray. An -op- posltlon dollar dinner Ihen was proposed, but Its promoters did not secure Mr. Bryan's consent to attend and speak. Tlie telegram from Mr. Bryan to Representative Sulzer culminates a controversy, disagree able lu the extreme to tho NehiHskan say his friends, which has been given wide publicity. Commenting on the telegram today Mr Sulzer Fald: 'It is too bad so many conflicting state ments have been published regarding the invitation extended lo Mr. Bryan by I he National Democratic club. I do not care to say anything about the matter except that I sincerely regret that these conflict ing statements have placed the- National in-mncraiic rum unit also Air. Bryan in a false attitude. GREATEST OF NAVAL SHOWS Pariflc Const Will Sunn Be Treated to (.lories of American Vleet. ' WASHINGTON, April 4. -Secretary Met calf today made known the details of the greatest naval show the Pacific coast has even had, being the itinerary of the fleet from Magdalena bay to San Francisco. The fleet will sail from Magdalena bay a wet k from today. The following Tuesday afternoon It will drop anchor at San Diego bay, where it will remain until Saturday morning, April IS. Each night the "big sixteen" will be illuminated, and each day the ships will put on full dress. The de tails of the entertainments which have been arranged by the local committees are known at the department. At San Pedro hay, which will be reached In the afternoon of Saturday, the 18th the fleet will divide. The first division will remain at Ban Pedro while the second will go to Long Beach, third to Santa Monica and the fourth to Rodondo. On the SM the fleet will sail for Santa Barbara where it will arrive on the same day and remain until the last day of April. Santa Cruz will be the next show place reached cn May 1 for a four days' stay and two days later, May 6, the grand trlmpha entry to San Frtnclsco harbor will be made and preparations begun for the review, which Is to take place two days later, with Secretary Metcalf's flag at the masthead of the Yorktown as the receiving ship. MONEY AND SECTARIANISM Methodist Conference In Brooklyn niarnaaea Acceptance of Fonda from Carnegie. NEW YORK, April 4. A question whether or not the acceptance of a gift of money from the Carnegie university fund does not destroy the allegiance of a university to the Methodist church was discussed In the New York east conference of that church, held In Brooklyn today. The sub ject came up when Bradford P. Raymond, president of Wesleyan university, reported that the university had accepted 110.000 from the Carneglo fund. The ift was made upon the condition that the university should be nonsectarlan. Rev. W. W. Mar tin said a university could not be non sectarian and attached to the Mothodiat church. He asserted that Dickinson col lege had accepted similar gifts and had severed Its allegiance to the church. Rev. Georgo A. Reed, president of Dickinson college, denied this statement, but the dis cussion was stopped. JOHN S. LEECH IS PRINTER President Roosevelt Appoints Illinois Man to Take Place of Stllllnfts. WASHINGTON, April 4.-John S. Leech of Illinois, now public prirter in the Phil ippines, was today appointed public printer here. Mr. I-eech will succeed Public Printer Sailings, whose resignation was accepted some days ago. The appointment as made by President Roosevelt was in the nature of a surprise, as his name had not been mentioned in connection with that place. Mr. Leech Is a legal resident of Bloom lngton, 111., although he served respectively as compositor, proof reader and foreman In the government printing office here from 1149 to l!Mil at which time he was selected as public printer for the Philippines. He has made a most enviable record as an organization and admlnlHtrative officer there. He Is a union man. NEW POSTMARK ORDER GIVEN Aa Result of Complaints tarda Will Not Be Mtamped When Received. WASHINGTON. April 4 As a result of numerous complaints of postal and post cards being defaced by the post mark ing, the postmaster general has ordered discontinuance of the postmarking of cards at the office of address. Tho postal card fad haa reached enormous proportions and the new ruling is expected by postal of ficials to be received with delight by the thou.-ands of collectors. WATSON NOT READY TO TALK Nominee of Populist Party Will Not Make Announcement of Purpose Till Notlncatlon. ATLANTA, Ga., April 4. In response to a request for a statement aa to whether lo would accept the populist nomination for preaiileiil. Thomas K. Watson sent the following message to the Associated Press today from Meon, cn route to his, homo st Thomson, Ga.: ' In advance of official notification If would be best for lue not to talk for publics) Inn. (Signed TllUMAB E. WATSUN. PROGRAM FOR TAFT Calls for . Strenuous Time on the Pan of the Big War Secretary. ARRIVES EARLY IN MORNING Forenoon to Be Devoted to Inspection of Forts Omaha and Crook. LUNCHEON AT THE NOON HOUB Address Before the Woman's Club and Reception in Afternoon. HOURS FOR PRIVATE BUSINESS Evenlna the Kerne of the Bla Bauqnet at th Auditorium, at Which He la to Deliver the Prin cipal Address. MR. TAPT'H PR Ot.B A M FOR MONTt AK 8:10 A. K. ArriTS at Oounoll BluHi Met by special commit tee. 8:35 A. M ArrlT Union station at Omaha Oreettd hy in ception committee Break fast t Hotel mome. 10:00 A. M Automobile lido, laelndl&a visit to Tort Omaha. 13 :30 at. Luncheon at the Omaha oltth with Nebraska delegatea to republican national convention and speakers on evening program. 8:3O-3i30 F. kf. Publlo reception at Hotel Home. 4:00 P.M. Address Omaha Woman's olnb, rtrst Congregational church, 7:30 P. M. McKlnley club bann.net at Auditorium Doors open to banqueters 7:00 p. m. Galleries open, fie to publlo, 8:00 p. to. This Is the official schedule for Secretary Taft's day In Omaha tomorrow. That it will be a busy day for the big war secretary goes without saying, as also that he will receive a rousing greeting and a reception in keeping with the distinction attaching to the leader In the preliminary presidential contest. Mr. Taft is coming from Chicago, where he leaves this afternoon over the Rock Island, In company with his private secre tary, Mr. Mischler. His train is scheduled to arrive at Council Bluffs at 8:10 In the morning and at Omaha at 8:35. A apeclal committee consisting of President Zlegler of tlie McKlnley club. H. H. Baldrldge, John C. Cowin, Victor Rosewater, John 1 Kennedy, Robert Cowell, ex-Senator Man derson, eA-Senator Millard, together with Harry 8. Byrne, who Is chslrman of the reception committee, will extend the hand of wolcome at Council Bluffs and esrnrr Secretary Taft across the river, where tho larger reception committee, together with the commanding general of the Department of the Missouri and his entire staff, In full uniform, will be In waiting at the union station. The secretary and those immediately in charge of him will he conveyed by auto mobiles from the station to the Hotel Rome, where apartments have been reserved for him. The automoblln locomotion haa been placed In charge of O. C. Redlck, who. with Chairman Byrne, will devote all their attention to the comfort of the guests. Horsing to Himself. Secretary Taft's morning is to be his own, with an automobile ride around the city, including the Inspection of Fort Omaha, ar ranged for according to his pleasure. A similar trip to Fort Crook is on the pro gram for the following" day, and should he visit the military posts he will be received with the military salute of fifteen guns due to the secretary of war, and with a dem onstration of the troops of both posts In parade. For luncheon Secretary Taft will be en tertained at the Omaha club as the guest of the three members of the Chlcsgo con vention delegation, residing In Omaah, Ar thur C. Smith, Myron L. Learned and Vic tor Rosewater. , To this luncheon, whicl. will be strictly Informal, invitations hav been Issued to the sixteen delegates from Nebrutka to the republican national con vention, the speakers on the evening pro gram, the republican state chairman and the republican national committeemen. Ac cording to the acceptances received there will be Just twenty-two guests at the luncheon, all told. The luncheon la set for 12:30 and Is expected to conclude shortly after 2 o'clock. The first function of the afternoon Is a public reception In the lobby of the Hotel Pome, where the secretary will receive and greet personally all who may choose to cal to pay their respects. Delegations are expected from the Ohio club, the McKlnley club, the Taft league, the Equal Right club, the Lincoln Repuhlhan club (colored) and others. The receiving line for tha public reception has not been definitely assigned. An hour Is to bo given up to this part of the program. Talks to Women. From Iho reception at the Hotel Rome the secretary will be whlaked in an auto to the First Congregational church, where the Omaha Woman's club will be holding Its regular meeting, and where he will be Invited to make a brief address. It Is pos sible that the club women may alu liavs an opportunity to, listen to William Ailed White of Emporia Gazette fame, who will be here as one of the principal speakers Mt the McKlnley club banquet. The time intervening to the evening en gagement will be left free tn Secretary Taft, who will utilise it at his hotel foe rest or private business. He will be escorted by the chairman of the reception committee from the hotel to the Auditorium, which Is only a block distant, where he will consti tute the center of gravity of the" long speakers' table that will extend clear across the big hall Immediately In front of th stage. No time limit haa heen set upon tin secretary's address, so lie will take up hit subject In his own way and at bis oni pleasure. Mr. Taft will he the last speskei on the toast list, but Inasmuch as tin others have been limited In time his turi should come not later than 10 o'clock. Chief of Police Donahue has arranged foi uniform policemen to be in attendance upor the different places where the secretary U to hold forth and promises adequate aervlri to maintain order and Insure the secre tary's comfort. TAFT MEM t ARUM ARE AHTlTlt Portraits of Two I'rei-rdlna President Grouped nlth Murt-easor. Menu cards for the Taft banquet of tha McKlnley club were Issued Saturday aa4 it is a rich and ilegaut pieos of work mala.
