Republican Sham on Reciprocity and the 1896 Platform
The text critiques the 1896 Republican platform on reciprocity and tariff reform. It notes the Dingley Act of 1897 authorized treaties to cut duties by up to 20 percent, cites John A. Kasson as envoy, and describes key treaty concessions with France and the Argentine Republic, including reductions on cotton knit goods and cheap imitation jewelry.
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United States
Senate
McKinley
John A. Kasson
Ways and Means
France
Argentine Republic
Danish West Indies
British West Indies
Tropics
California
Kasson
Boston Merchant’s Association
Ecrde
Democratic Party
Reciproc ity and tariff reform debate in McKinley era
The piece criticizes reciprocal treaties under the Dingley era, detailing proposed 20 percent wool cuts and 60 percent tariffs, and opposing competition from West Indies fruits and tropical goods. It cites Home Market Club alarms, Senate actions, and Senator Elkins objections, urging true reciprocity aligned with tariff reform.
Hoquiam county seat debate urged for middle ground solution
A Chicago banker’s letter to the Washingtonian urges Hoquiam to accept a midway county seat to balance Aberdeen and avoid a long distant move. He recalls a decade-old plan to unite the towns and warns Hoquiam may miss a final chance at a half share in the seat. Wedding gifts, cut glass and silver. GOLDMAN'S, Seattle.
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F. D. Arnold
Chicago
Hoquiam
Washingtonian
Aberdeen
8Th Street
J and
K Streets
Mr. Johnston
Johnston
Grays Harbor
Goldman's
Seattle
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