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Ames Times in Ames, Iowa

10 Sep 1896

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Ames Times

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Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1896

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3

McKinley Opposes Free Coinage in Acceptance Letter

Maj. McKinley argues against independent free coinage of silver at 16 to 1, warning it would destroy values and harm labor, farms, and contracts. He defends maintaining the gold standard, cites international trade, and emphasizes Republican support for a monetary policy preserving parity with gold.

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Canton Maj. McKinley John M. Thurston St. Louis Democratic Party People’s and Silver United States Democratic National Convention Republic Chicago Mexico China Cleveland India Great Britain France Germany Republican Party Washington Webster Senate Republican National Convention
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Debasement of currency threats and tariff policy debate

A speech argues against silver coinage at 16 to 1 and a government issued paper currency, warning it would erode values. It defends the gold standard, praises protective tariffs, cites Washington and Webster, and criticizes Democratic tariff failures amid 1890s economic turmoil.

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United States Chicago St. Louis Democratic Party Treasury
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Losing in Both Directions and the Tariff Debate

The speaker laments ongoing economic losses from foreign and domestic trade, urges a shift to increased business activity, protective tariffs, and balanced immigration. He cites reciprocity, a strong merchant fleet, and veterans’ pensions as key issues, urging national unity and lawfulness.

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