Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, November 26, 1916, Page 6

HANSCOM PARKERS IN LIGHT DEBATE Howell Again Unable to Make Definite Statements of the Policy He Will Pursue. VALUATION BIG QUESTION When questioned by his neighbors, members of the Hanscom Park Im- provement club, R. B. Howell once more begged the question when asked to state even approximately how long it would take to bring to pass some of the electric light plant probabilities he offered in his attack upon the five- year lighting contract which he is op- | posing. Only thirty-five persons of a total membership of 520 responded to written invitations to attend the meet- ing, explanation having been made in it atvance that Mr. Howell would dis- cuss the street light situation. Sev- eral of those present were either in | the personal service of Mr. Howell or i were there at his personal solicita- tion, i Would Take Years. i “Mr. Howell tells you how he can do certain things, but he does not tell you when they will be done. We know he failed in his purpose before the legislature two years ago and it is likely he will have just as hard a proposition before the legislature this does at every meeting where Mr. Howell appears W. L. Burgess explained that he stood for the street lighting contract because it offered Omaha something practical, tangible and immediate. He urged the need of improving the lighting system of the city at an early date as it would be possible under the contract arrangement entered into between the city council and the light company. A storm of protest was raised when Mr. Howell sought to get indorse- ment of his scheme. By a viva voce vote the Howell adherents made the most noise, so the chairman ruled that Mr. Howell was indorsed, not- withstanding some of the members objected to any portion of thirty-five members of the club trying to voice IShZ((‘) sentiment of a membership of France, Britain and Germany for League 0f Compulsory Peace New York, Nov. 25—Messages of good will from the chancellories of three of Europe’s warring powers were read at a dinner given here to- night by the League to Enforce Peace. The purpose of the banquet was to consider a program for a permanent league of nations at the close of the great conflic:. Approval of the principle proposed was given by Aristide Briand, premier of France; éhuncellor von Bethmann- Hollweg of Germany, and Viscount Grey, !}rtn Britain's secretary of state for foreign affairs, winter, Even if he should get the legislation he seeks, it would take a period of years to get a municipal lant in operation,” interposed E. W, Sinnett, president of the United Im- provement clubs, of which the Hans- com Park Improvement club is affili- ated, Continuing, he said: “It would take four or five years at the least before he could carry out his plans. Should Omaha wait that long to lights? 1t is quite generally under- stood that the light company will a’ne to the 6-cent rate ordinance without controversy if the five-year contract is allowed. Is it good policy to forego the positive proposition of getting an adequate street lighting syste:n at once and at the same time take the chance of losing the 6-cent rate, at least for a time? Would Accept Rate. . “Inasmuch as Mr. Howell cannot guarantee us anything definite, it would be good business policy for Omaha to endorse-the five-year con- \ tract on December 5 and thereby get the benefit of better street lighting and the 6-cent rate.” “We have the power now to build a competing plant,” remarked Mr, Howell. “Then why don't you use that wer?" asked Mr. Sinnett, Because that power rests within council and not the Water " was the reply. ven't you the same privilege of -to the legislature this winter if the_contract should be approved by the voters?" was the next query. “Yes, but we shouid: keep one of our hands free,” replied Mr. Howell, Keeping One Hand Free. Mr, Howell's explanation of keeping one hand free is that he assumes he will get what he wants from the legis- ature, namely, to ¢ the Water board power to build a competing light plant, and he further assumes that he will then be able to light the streels from this plant and the money fihicl_l the city might otherwise pay to the light company for street lighting i § I i -would be paid to the Water board for |' ~ service of its light plant. He also explained that he wanted this power vested in himself and the Water board $0 that he might hold it as a club over the light company to compel it to sell its plant at such a figure as the Water board might dictate, or meet the alter- ‘native of a competing plant. Will. you rantee Omaha a 3- cent rate as shown in your Cleveland utline?" was asked. | As Low as Lowest. “1 won't take that seriously, but will that | never told you any- thing that did not come true. Just believe what [ say; no city will have a lower ra things being equal, if 1 have anything to do with an Omaha electric light plant,” was the rep_lg of Mr, Howell, . The water plant manager placed much stress upon the Cleveland light plant, which he said represented an investment of $3,000,000, and he went upon the assumption that Omaha could bui ompeting plant of that size for the same cost, failing to ex- plain that machinery and other ap- " purtenances of an_electric light plant and system h nearly doubled in cost in the last year and will remain at such high cost for several years hence. He based his Cleveland com- 4 %l"ltilo,ns on the assumption that aha could build a plant as cheap- 1y ag that of the i . Anpther question from the presi- dent of the United Improvement clubs: “You admit, Mr. Howell, that you may be defeated at the legislature this winter, and you won't guarantee ‘a J-cent rate—then, wouldn't it be wise to accept the 2-cent reduction offered by the present company and get the immediate benefits of more and better street lights at once?” “The company has not said they would not give us the 6-cent rate it the street lighting contract is not ap- proved,” Mr. Howell replied. Taxes and Rates. . George Kleffner asked Mr. How- “ell if it would not be better for the water-board to furnish water free for fire hydrant and public building pur- poses and maintain a water rate pro- portionately higher, than to collect from the city $148,000 a year in the form of taxation and then make a slight reduction in the water rate 10 offset that tax, The water ‘plant manager’s reply was, ‘The equalization of taxation is a'tremendous question. [t is neces- sary to charge this in the form of general taxation in order to make property pay for fire protection, When Mr. Klefiner wanted to know how long it would take Mr, Howell to. put his munieipal light plant eme in operation, the answer was, “Don't you think we should be hope- ful of the future of our affairs?” Brings Morgan In. Mr. Howell emulated the style of oward by referring to” J. P. myw @8 In some remote manner iving an interest in Omaha's electric it plant, J,’ Sutton, one of Mr. Howell's sit in the audience and T Ohio city. 3 tions, worked his “in- H’b b ’stunt just as II‘lle et street wi Raises Men's Pay Because of H. C. L. Reading, Pa, Nov. 25~The Car- penter Steel company today an nounced that “because of abnormal conditions which increase materially the cost of living,” it h: eclared a increase of 10 per cent, payable until further notice to its 2,000 em- ployes. The advance becomes effec- tive December 1. York Heats Hastings High, York, Neb., Nov. 36.—(8pecial Telegram.) ~—Hastings and York wohool foot ball elevens met here this afternoon. York won the first game this season, 19 to 0. THE PIONEER HERE FORTY-NINE YEARS IS DEAD. BYRON STANBERRY. Byron Stanberry, 79 years of age, died Friday night at a local hospital. He lived in Omaha forty-nine years and was well known as a pioneer. He was a member of the Douglas County Association of Nebraska Pio- neers. During a period of twenty years he was foreman of the paint department at the Union Pacific shops. e was a bachelor and resided at 2208 Howard street’ His friends were interested from time to time in his efforts as a painter of pictures, in which art he developed considerable skill. He was a member of the Knights Templar, who will have charge of the funeral services Sun- day afternoon. The first service will be held at Masonic temple at 2:30 r m., and another service will be held in the chapel at Forest Lawn ceme- (e% e only surviving relatives living in this state are two nephews, Byron L. Irons, of this city, and William T. Irons, of Lincoln. Wonderful Values in WATCHES oward, Hamilton, Elgin, Waltham, Illinois,' Rockford, Hampden, every first-class Amer- ican Waich in great variety sold by us. A few prices will convince you of better val- ues for less money than elsewhere. Watch— Yor the little girl we have & ol I [y Sl L “z '-m.oo mg;. v‘-“l:'o“-‘?.r‘ uflm we for ....... IEPPORTRRRRORN . ) B Seo the Kigin Waich— e Foung Tadenr e, are e o 3015 wosell for ..........connveee...817.78 18-Jewel Lever Movement 20-Year Gold o e $11.75 B $1L75 Seo b::l%- Wakeh- : See the Waltham Wat semsreese 819,50 D arnrod. W sals “this m.....sl7-75 £ Hamfiton, Nigin or Waltham Bracelet Watches in tionally low. This is the right time to select your watch for Christmas, if ordered now, fine regulation and better engraving secured. BRODEGAARD BROS. Corner 16th and Douglas Streets WeMust Have $50,000at Once PAUL W. KUHNS and W. G. URE, trustees, are forced by creditors to turn into cash a $200,000 STOOK of High-Grade Jewelry and Diamonds. Mammoth Sale Starts Monday, Nov. 27 1607 FARNAM STREET Just West of New First National Bank Bldg. JEWELRY FOR EVERYBODY—AT AMAZINGLY LOW PRICES Special for 'Ijhanksgiving-- CARVING BETS—Best steel, with genuine stag handles. Each set guaranteed. At Prices Regardless of Manufacturers’ Cost Sale Starts Monday—1607 Farnam St. PAUL W. KUHNS . G. URE WATCH OUR WINDOWS. WRIST OMAHA SUNDAY BEE: NOVEMBER 26, LANE URGES GIVE GARRANZA A CHANCE Thinks De Facto Chief Is Strong Man and Can Handle Situation. DEFINES POLICY OF U. 8. Atlantic City, N. J., Nov. 25.—After the protocol was signed, providing for withdrawal of American troops from Mexico, Secretary Lane issued a state- ment defining the policy of the United States government toward Mexico. He stated that he believed General Carranza a strong man and that he should be given a “full chance,” ad- ding that “Mexico will either do right without our help or with it. This is its choice.” The statement follows: “The full policy of the United States with reference to Mexico is not to be stated in a phrase or in any protocol or series of protocols. We are to come out of Mexico just as soon as we can, ‘decently and in order,’ and because we have other use for our troops who | are there. But this is only a begin- | ning of a policy which will make a Mexico that we can live with. “The border troubles are only symptoms. Mexico needs system treatment—not symptom treatment. It can give it to itself and we hope it will. We shall reserve to ourselves the right to treat its invading bandits as they should be treated, chasing them to a finish, if necessary, unless Mexico gets right into shape to do this itself. This will serve Mexico's interest as well as ours, and it will be the strongest possible deterrent to raids. “We will help it to get into good shape if it can understand that we mean to be its friend. The world wants a new Mexico where the poor and ignorant will have a better chance. To this extent the world is with the revolution. The world has no sym- pathy with exploiters, but it has great respect for rights that are vested and we shall go along with the world in protecting such rights. But revolu- tion must not mean anarchy. “Carranza is a strong man, I be- lieve. His career shows that and his followers admire him to a point of great veriety and prices excep- SKER US FIRST. 8:30 y AM. Trustees WATCH OUR ADS. 1916. reverence. F the man to be giv a full chance and we shall uphold h if he is sensible of the duties of his nation to the other nations. Mexico‘ will either do right without our help | or with it. This is its choice. | “The purpose for which this com- | mission was formed was to exert one | last effort toward making Mexico a possible neighbor under this constitu- | tionalist government. We do not wish to be forced into intervention or any | other coarse until this opportunity has | been exhausted. To this end we must pass from the border matters of irrita- ‘ tion and immediately conclude to the conditions of Mexico which affect the‘ lives and property of our nationals. These must be made sure as is pos-l sible in a country where among the | masses of the people there is a deep | distrust of us. Then we ask that| with our help or without it Mexico| free itself and drive out disease. There | will be little banditry if Mexico gets | to work. | “The miseries of Mexico must be| assuaged. Her poor, naked, starving, i s call out for help. The do not wish constant war and onl one per cent of her people are actually in the war, but all are suffering. We cannot maintain our self-respect or be true to the highest dictates of humanity and see these people suffer as they'do because of the chaos that has come from civil war. “This country is pacific, but we are not pacifists. We will fight willingly when we can fight for something worth while and must fight. It is our business to make the occasion im- possible, to make the duty unneces- sary. And so, through many weeks, we | have striven to get a basis that will‘ prepare the way for a new Mexico— one in which Mexicans and Americans and others can live with some as- surance of safety. But this is a long way off yet. “We have jumped only two or three of the hurdles. We can see the way out, but it is not always possible to persuade others that our way is the — = though the proposed reduc- new export taxes on bul- ion and the postponement of the de- cree as to forfeiture of mineral lands, as well as the agreement reached with reference to withdrawal of troops and border control are all indications of the growing desire of the constitution- alist government to meet those stand- | ards which the United States and the | countries of Europe have a right to | expect.” Blanket _Sale—Scott's, 15th and Howard. Follow the footsteps.—Adv. Archbold Is Better. New York, Nov. 25.—The condition of John D. Archbold, president of the Stan- | dard Ofl company of New Jerssy, who was | operated upon for appendicitis last night, was sald tonight to be as favorable, ocon- sidering Mr. Archbold's age. | Sciatica’s Plercing Pain, You can depend upon Sloan’s Liniment to kill the nerve pains of sciatica. It pene- trates without rubbing. 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