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About Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922 | View Entire Issue (Nov. 6, 1915)
2 TITO BEE: OMAHA, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 191&. BRIAN CONDEMNS PRESIDENT'S PLAN, Scheme ii ETeri of National Policy and Menace to re. orianiro guh or bio fight WA8IIIKOTON, Not. I. rerroar Secretary Bryan ram out squarely t afcatost President Wilson's national ; defense plan today la a forraal state- I ment, In which be took Issue with ! tb president's views, at expressed aat night before the Manhattan club I In New York. j "A departure from our traditions; ' a reversal of our national policy; a menace to our peace and safety and a challenge to the spirit of Christianity, ; which teacbea na to influence others fcy example, rather than by exciting fear," la Mr. Bryan's view of the national defense plana. Opealpt Gmm of Big right. The former aaerefarr's statement. which rltert vl.w. b hu previously j rpwri on th subject of prfipsxedness , for war, was rtrl4 th p.nlnf . ft-ua Is the fltht which eamiiUstrsUon leaders aspect tq oonrrest aalnt adop tion ef the plan. Mr. Bryan's statement says: 1 bar mm4 ths president speech at Mew Terk with sorrew asA eenerrn. Ha la doing what be ballsve t oe hi duty i and a Ion as a man follows bis con- I olene and Jndsrmsnt. we eaanot erltV- ots his motive, but we may be com pelled to dissent from his conclusions. I feet It mr duty to dissent, and aa be has given bis rlews with clearness and em. phjuds, thee who differ from him are under a like eallcatloa to express thenv el vee with equal olsarnsss. "H ears that bis position Is different from that of the private Individual, In that the Individual Is free to speak his own thoughts and risk ht own opinion. This sentence la a little obscure. Insofar as h espresso his own opinion, he doe , not differ from the prlvat cltisen except j that be speaks under a sense of official . responsibility, but where a nation' fat j la Involved in a policy every prlvat cttw i sen who lores his eountry and trie t serve It la conscious of responsibility, The president will not assume that he Is more deeply Interested In the welfare ef bis country than th million wbe elected i him to be for th Urn being their spokes man. Arid If, as he evidently believe, he I giving role t th opinions" ef bis eountry men, h Is. ef course, anxious to have them a frank with him a b ba been with them, bow otherwise can he know whether he represents or mlerepro sent their views. Nw Straas roller. ' "K ha announced a policy which ba never before been adopted In th eountry and never endorsed by any party In th eountry, and b ha no way of knowing, until h bear from th people, whether b ba correctly Interpreted th will of th public ill appeal l not t -ny party, but, a b says, to men of 'll shades of opinion,' II ak fr th hearty support of th eountry, meaning, f course, that b wants th support, pro vided th people favor th policy wniah b baa autllned- He eould not, of eourae, ask them to aupport a policy which they did not . endorse, especially if they ea sldered th policy dangsreus to th sou, try. "Frem my view ef th aubjeet the plan which he proposes Is net only a departure frem our traditions, but a reversal ef our national policy. It I not only a msnae to our peace and safety, but a challenge to the spirit of Christianity, which teaohes us to Influence other by sample, rather than by exciting fear. "Th president pays that wo should be prepared "not for aggression, but for ds fen. That I th ground upon which ( all preparation for war I made. What nation ha vy prepared for war on th theory that It w preparing for aggrea alonf It 1 only fair to aasum that th European ruler who are involved In th present way thought that they were mak. lag elaborate preparations for defense. It I ft false philosophy, and, being false. It Inevitably leads tnt dtffloulu. Th spirit that make the Individual carry a revolve rand whoever aarri a revolver eopt fir defense TIai him not onlr to use It oa sUlM 'revocation, hut to uce lns;uajre wnlrh provnkxe trouble. 'frak oftly, but carry a bis stick,' I one of the delusive maittms employed by those who put their faith in fere. There are two answers to It first, the man who speaks softly has net the disposition to carry a eluh, and if a man with a soft voice ts persuaded te earry a elub his voice rhansee as soon as he begins to rely opon the- dab. "If there Is any truth In our rslitfen, a nation mut win respect as an Individ ual does, not by carrying arms, but Ty an upright, honorable course. Uist Insite confidence and Insures god will. This nation has won Its position in the world wthout resorting to the habit ef toting a pistol or catrylns a club. . iy re verse our policy at this timet The presi dent himself admits that there I no reason for a change. It says: " 'The country Is not threaUned front any quarter. It stands in friendly rla ' 'h rl! tis wmlrt lis rrsourtts and It respect and capacity to v.. . . .te un e.tlscns and rights are well known.' And, to make the state ment more emphatic, he adde: ' "Thar Is no fear among us.' Bad Ksample t Lat'a Aiaerleaae. "If we were not threatened by any nation, if our relations with all nations re friendly. If everybody knows that we're able to defend ourselves If neces sary, and If there Is no fear among us, why la this time chosen te revolutrnls our national theories snd to exchange our policy for the policy of Europe? Why abandon th hope that w have so long entertained f setting n ex ample to Europe Why encourage the nations of Europe In their fatal folly by Imitating them? Why Impose upon the weatarn hemisphere a policy so dlsae. troua? May ws not expect all Latin. America to be cumulated to preparation If we enter upon a new tra of prepara tion? And will net ouch a policy maka conflicts between these neighboring re publics more probable T We shall do In definite harm to the neighboring nations as well as to ourselves If ws are drawn Into this policy, which provokes war by a preparation which Is Impossible with out a large Increase in taxation and the arousing of a military system which sol up falae standards of honor." "We are now spending more than 2M 009,00 a ysar en preparedness ten time's aa muoh as we are spending on agrleul-tare-snd X feel sure that the taxpayers are not In favor ef Increasing this sum at thl time when a change la not only un necessary, hut a menace to our national Ideal. Time fee gelf.HeetraJat. Ther has .not boon a time la fifty year when ther was less re axon to add to the expenses of the army and navy, for we are not only without an enemy, but our preparedness la Increasing rela tively as othsr nations exhaust them selves. And ther never was a time, and there never haa been a time In our whole history when eur duty to the world more Imperatively demanded self-re at reint and the counsels of peace. "X hope th president will not be de cleved by the atmosphere of the Manhat tan club. That 1 the one plaec in the United Btata where the Mammon-woe-hlplng portion of the democrat! party meets to exchange compliments thers ts no group farther removed from the sen timent ef the masses, whether you meas ure that sentiment by oonomltal, eooial or religious standard." Earl Kitchener Has Not Resigned, Says the Premier LONDON, Ho. I-Offlotal denial was mad today of a report that Earl Kltoh- ened, secretary for wr, bad resigned, Th announcement follows! ' During Lord Kitchener temporary abeenee on public duty the prime minister Is carrying on the work at the war office. There la n truth In th statement that Lord Kttohensr ba resigned," Earl Kitchener was In London last week at the time of Oeneral offre'g visit to England. Since the no report haa been received concerning hi absence front the war office until today, Ther ha been no Intimation thai ha tntvht Malm In fact the war secretary, aeoordtng to in general understanding In London, Is to bo made a member of the small aabt. net committee which Is to be eharged with direction of th -war, . , ui -msijL. . Aiuu.uunj Tint BTonn of thk town. DERBY DAY SATURDAY The Hat " to Wear With the Winter Overcoat'' 11 n am i 1 11 or a KNOX HATS IMS o. Knox Derbies ULTRA QUALITY 85.00. RKACOX BATS 83.00. . John B. Stetson Derbies EXTRA QUALITY fibXECT QUALITY R. e K. QUALITY 85.00. " 54,00. 8O.50. BKOWNIXd, kin a SPECIAL, 83.00. Browning, King (Si Co. CIJO. T. WILHOX. Mgf. 29) ANNIVERSARY SALE ; ..j.CTt-. r w,-. .-rvtm srr Thif sale has improved steadily every day. That to our minds is the true test of the success of such an event. We are glad to say, without exaggeration, that more people have been impressed by the values offered, to the extent of buying1 liberally, than in any other simi lar event. We feel gratified to learn how much Omaha women and their neighbors appreciate this store and the busi ness ideals it has always stood for So we start our thirtieth year with enthusiasm, and a determation to do better than ever before in serving you, our loyal friends. Saturday, the Last Day of the 29th Anniversay Sale Will be the BEST of All A Great Last Day Sale of Silk and Dress Goods Finishing a most successful week with sales of un usual Interest. We can't begin to tell half about all of the special values for Saturday, but these five will give you some idea of the savings. U.50 36-inch Black Chiffon Taffeta, Will Sell Saturday at 98c a Yard Nor an Imaginary $1.B0 quality, but the Identical one we always bare In regular stock, for $1.50; deep rich black, oft mellow finish, $2.50 and $3 Imported Satin Meteors, Less Than Half Price, $1.25 a Yard All dainty evening shade represented. $1.50 Silk Poplins, 40-inch, 98c a Yard Evory piece gpotleaaly fresh and fairly sparkling with nowneaa. $1.75 Fashionable 52-inch Crepe Novelty; a Fine Wool Fabric, 89c a Yard Good for every day In the year; a choice line of hades Rune green, Cope, African browu, wisteria, black. $1.25 and $2.00 All-wool Black Goods. 54 Inches Wide, Saturday, 98c a Yard Novelties, Suitings, Corded effects, etc. full, for 88c a yard. whole table Sorosis Shoes Are always worth every cent asked for them Sorosis styles and quality undeniably superior So when Sorosis Shoes are re ducedsurely they are bargains, Saturday $4.00 to $7,00 Values Reduced to $3.45 and $3.95 , Shoe SectionMain Floor. Last Day Specials in Linens $1.50 54-inch Japanese Lunch Goths, each $1.00 45-inch Japanese Lunch Cloths, each 75o 24-lnch Iluck Toweling, fancy, a j ard $1.00 - 75o - 50o $1.75 at - Bleached Damask, mm $3.75 $5.00 Bleaohed Table Cloths, a yard - - $1.00 20o Fancy Turkish Quest Towels 12yac A One Day Sale of White Linen Center Pieces arid Scarfs 1q Their Former Prices Art Department Third Floor. One of the best bargains ever offered. Stamped white linen centerpieces and scarfs, simple designs; guaranteed every thread pure linen, and perfect; 1 (Free lessons given with 2 These Prices aa-bich , . . ,boca HT-lnch e&o (Winch .....il.OO 10-tnch tVS.75 Vi-iuch $3.00 tnsa ,..$1.00 ISxB S1X3J each piece purchased. Art Department Third Floor. Basement Apparel Specials Plisse Crepe Apron Breakfast Sets, regular price $L75, - Saoturday - - - . . - . $1,49 House Dresses .. . . . . . $1,00 Middy Blouses - . - . 980 Mercerised Petticoats . . : . . q8o 4)r 5 - 'I The Women's Apparel Sections are Proud of the Record They Have Established This Week Saturday presents values that can only increase the success of the entire sale Suits at Special Prices $17.50, $24.75, $29.50 Values of surprising goodness and lowness in price, new models pur chased in New York City from our regular manufacturers, but at special price concessions. Styles you will be proud to wear. Every size well represented, but not every size in each style. Popular Separate Skirts 16.75, $9.75, $12.50 Their return to fashionable favor has been marked. The newest models express style notes as un usual as they are practical and handsome. Fashionable New Coats . $14.75, $19.50, $23.95 The usefulness of an outer coat is " not impaired by becomingness, yet .how many are the coats of serv ice that are warm and comfort able but unsightly just a cover ing of no particular distinction. There are different coats, though. They are here. They cost but little now. They are individual in char acter. Coats in mixtures, broadcloth ' and duvetine in fancy and plain tailored styles. Dresses, Gowns, Frocks From $9.75 to $25.00 A section complete with fashions for every occasion. Greatly under priced Saturday. The Store for Shirtwaists Omaha's Popular Store Within a Store, Where Blouses Negligees Petticoats Are displayed In a dif ferent way, because they are' different and distinctly themselves. Prices Are Moderate Whenever If conven ient a few moments or . looter will be well in verted here In the Store for Shirtwaists. Second floor. . Hosiery Headquarters Always ready with new style of reliable wear ability. Priced right. For Saturday BPMCNDID LISLK HOSE in black, whit and gray, durable because of double solra, heel and toe 1 comfortable and sightly because they are made of high grade yarns) r r- Pair OC BLACK OOTTOX HOSE, with Waco split soles, an w excellent value wDC BLACK COTTOX HOSE, snade of Indestructible yarn, double top and sole, q r" Pair OdC THE FAMILY HOSE, with tope of different colore so that every one of the family haa distinctive color, avoiding a lot of confusion, - p at 35c 8 pair for 31.00 DOLLAR SILK HOSE The beat value we have been able to discover; good looking, but better stillgood wearing) a rr..si.oo The Anniversary Sale of Millinery Every Beautiful Trimmed Hat at $10, $12.50, $13.75, $15, $18 Greatly Reduced Saturday Included are three hundred new hats which have been added to our stock within the past two days. Evening Hats Dress Hits All Reduced For Saturday Dancing Hats Tailored Models One Hundred Trimmed Hats Regularly $5, $6.75. $8.75 and$10 Anniversary Sale jj. All From the Regular Stock No Two Alike Millinery Section Second Floor. Thompson-Belden & Co, HOWARD AND SIXTEENTH STREETS