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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1892
Page
4
The Athens paper notes Berlin riots signal socialists press and rising unrest as Germany shows signs of revolutionary change. Commentary compares Berlin upheaval to early French revolution and warns observers to watch Germany closely this year.
The Augusta Chronicle argues the South cannot afford a third party and warns Alliancemen to stay loyal to the Democratic party. It asserts a split benefits Republicans, praises Hill’s rising candidacy, and calls for unity against a second convention.
The Albany gathering of Democrats affirmed a revenue tariff, honest money, and home rule, echoing the 1874 platform. It denounced pension rot and a third party push aimed at funding Northern veterans while taxing the South, urging vigilance against such schemes.
The article argues for emancipation of American freemen from monopoly and oppression as the war aims. It notes democracy nearing victory, while urging Southern farmers not to join a third party that pledges relief but mostly echoes democratic doctrine.
The speaker argues Congressman Livingston and the Democratic platform meet Alliance demands, except transportation ideas and back pay for Union soldiers. He asks farmers to vote for the ticket that promises relief, warning a new party could not rapidly gain power and offer relief.
The Richmond Times argues that African Americans should remain in the South where whites are their best friends. It claims relocation to Arkansas or Liberia ends in distress and that New York would soon be burdened with destitute migrants. The piece questions philanthropists for not advising Africans to stay.
In his final New York gubernatorial message David B. Hill denounces the force bill and pledges veto of any World’s Fair funding until measures degrading the South are dropped. The letter frames Hill's stance as Democratic loyalty and warns readers about Southern criticism.
A call urges Georgia Democrats to organize statewide clubs pledged to the party platform and nominee. The note argues for patriotic duty to redeem the country from Republican misrule and restore Jeffersonian administration.
The report denounces Judge Fuller's foresight while noting his reception of the Chief Justice appointment. It states he accepted after deliberation and will likely serve with credit. The piece urges South farmers to cut cotton acreage and plant more corn to boost home supplies, suggesting a practical test of the plan.
Editorial notes Atlanta is urged to let each county organize for Hill. It contrasts Banner criticism with Atlanta meeting actions and cites Georgia delegates to Chicago as uninstructed. Reports on public buildings, alliances, and Savannah Mayor McDonough facing alleged threats conclude with commentary on Grover and presidential nomination prospects.
A collection of archival letters and editorials discuss the danger of arming the postmaster general with power to censor newspapers. They cite Jefferson and warn that such authority could corrupt press freedom and favor one party. The piece links political struggles in New York and Alabama to a broader defense of a free press.
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