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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1892
Page
6
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The article urges Southern white voters to unite behind the Democratic platform opposing the Force bill and supporting tariff reform. It highlights Garrard of Georgia and a Georgia-drafted plank, previews ratification rallies for Cleveland and Stevenson, and condemns Harrison and the Republican force bill.
The Macon Telegraph quotes Palmer and allies predicting Democratic victory this year without New York’s electoral votes. They urge an active campaign, claim Cleveland carried 175 votes in 1888, and analyze paths to 223 with Michigan Indiana Illinois Massachusetts and others to overcome New York. The Democratic platform is presented for ratification.
The writer lauds the Democratic platform as pro labor and anti oppression, denouncing Republican tariffs, supporting a double standard with gold and silver, and advocating nonpartisan monetary reform. Mr. Garrard is praised for pushing these planks in Chicago, and Cleveland’s nomination is described as inspiring a massive, stormy gathering.
Charles Francis Adams argues in the July Forum that the 1888 campaign swapped policy for access to protected interests and pension agents. He claims Republicans promised favors to industrials and claim agents, aiding Harrison’s victory and leading to the McKinley tariff and a looted Treasury.
A public letter urges harmony among county officers and candidates in Athens races, urging merit as the standard and opposing bringing the prohibition issue into campaigns. It notes prohibition is settled locally and cautions against raising it as a campaign weapon. It highlights a Bloomingdale speech by A. E Stevenson and a Myrick article on the Chicago Convention.
Georgia newspapers urge opening the State University to women with equal access and privileges as men. The Columbus Enquirer-Sun argues the move aligns with progress and public justice and cites the Normal and Industrial School for girls as a precedent paving the way. The Savannah Morning News backs broader funding and equality in education for Georgia girls, while opponents worry about breaking tradition. Also reflected are national political debates on appropriations and party rivalry, with Stevenson’s role noted in the South.
Macon News notes the Chicago Democratic platform aligns with Cleveland's rhetoric and policies, pledging tariff reform and aid to workers. It criticizes the Republican platform as corrupt and sectional, urging broad support for the Democratic program and the masses.
Augusta readers are told Whitelaw Reid is named as the second on the GOP ticket a bold move seen as an attack on organized labor. The piece notes his two decades of opposition to the International Typographical Union and warns the party risks non union votes and Labor distrust.
The Atlanta Constitution lauds General Stevenson of Illinois as a strong vice presidential pick with liberal financial views aligned to Democratic masses. It notes his prior service under Cleveland and his district’s Republican majority, arguing his popularity overcame it and forecasting a reform wave aiding Cleveland and Stevenson.
At Chicago’s Democratic National Convention a resolution offering sympathy to James G Blaine was introduced and passed unanimously. The plan honored Blaine after the death of his son, a gesture seen as a high bipartisan compliment to a long prominent American political figure.
The nomination of Mr Levens for vice president surprises many outside his circle. Publics respond with praise for his character and record, seeing him as a strong ticket partner with Mr Cen Ieni. Supporters call Mr Steva worthy of the honor and trust his leadership to strengthen the city and party.
In this era both presidential nominees face no opposition from practical politicians and the campaign shifts to living issues. The Forum promotes debate with articles by Hawley on Harrison and Adams on Cleveland, while Miss Ellen Dorton’s edition serves Northeastern readers. Also mentions catarrh remedies and the opening of the Normal School in Athens with strong attendance.
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