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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1892
Page
4
The piece urges Georgia Democrats to unite and reject third party schemes. It argues tariffs and currency should be reevaluated for unity between city and rural voters. It cites Georgia sentiment in favor of silver coinage and economy, and calls for district Democratic committees to organize a strong campaign.
The Michigan Herald reports work starting last Wednesday on Chicago’s lakefront Wigwam for the Democratic National convention. It will house a tariff reform candidate and be a memorable site for a historic nomination, promising room for all and fair treatment. Democratic committees in the eighth district mobilize clubs as campaigns begin.
The National Democrat in Washington analyzes the People’s party launch with hopeful members pursuing presidential and vice presidential candidates around July 4. It notes the party is not sectional in makeup, yet questions assimilation of the St Louis platform and emphasizes a broad base seeking relief from oppressive conditions.
The speaker argues the Democratic party remains the true reform party, while the People's party splits conservative reformers. He claims tariffs defend pensions in the North, explains why Northwestern states stay Republican, and warns against radical change that would fracture reform efforts. The piece emphasizes unity under the Democratic banner to defeat privileged interests.
The speaker argues that pension policy and tariff reform are incompatible, noting the St. Louis platform included pensions but not tariffs. He questions whether Southerners favor tariff reform alongside Democratic gains or the tariff and pensions via the Third party, highlighting regional and party tensions.
Editorial notes Georgia political lines hardening as Third party gains meet Republican talk. Athens and Macon papers urge unity for Democracy against factionalism, while national figures from McKinley to Reed are discussed.
A sweeping Georgia political column argues for Democratic unity against the Third Party, attacks Republican fiscal policies, and urges Georgia and Alabama Democrats to remain steadfast. It cites Georgia counties Oconee and Jefferson, editorials from Macon and Augusta papers, and warns against GOP plots and rival campaigns. It also notes cross state campaign tensions and epithets used by editors in Atlanta and Macon.
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