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Newspaper
Athens Weekly Banner
Location
Athens, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1892
Page
4
The Athens Banner, published by Athens Publishing Co, extols Georgia journalism and the weekly press. It argues journalism in Georgia has advanced, notes Democratic campaigns, references Hill as a capable leader, and predicts Hill’s nomination despite attacks.
The piece argues for David B Hill of New York as the Democrats’ preferred candidate amid tariff and currency fights. It portrays Hill as anti Wall Street plutocrats and gold-bag control, urging voters to rally behind his stated economic positions and democratic integrity.
The article debates the fate of the West Point Terminal system, noting its expansion and recent rise of the Baltimore and Ohio. It argues railroad combinations shift with internal clashes, but asserts Southward railroad growth and prosperity will continue undeterred as lines remain a steady income source.
The piece urges a solid united Democratic front in New York for the November fight. It cites the February New York convention backing David B Hill for the Presidency and condemns a second convention in Cleveland’s name. It notes Cleveland’s supposed loyalty and even cites Watterson’s view that he should halt the second convention.
In a 1885 critique the Courriere Journal reports Har rison denying that working men want cheap clothing, noting McKinley and protective tariffs. It argues the tariff failed to raise coat prices and instead lowered product quality, with cheap all wool goods mixed with shoddy and cotton while consumers still demand affordable coats.
The Georgia third party faces claims of a pension plank in its platform, with debate over North and South versions. Duplicity charges arise if two platforms exist, while supporters urge that the party cannot fulfill promises and farmers should back a proven ally offering relief.
The battle over a permanent receiver for the Central Railroad intensifies. Restoring the line to its prelease condition with Georgia Pacific could unlock value. if the lease is illegal, it should be set aside to fix the property status and aid stock recovery.
The piece argues newspapers should not fret over Hill and Cleveland as the Democracy selects its candidate next June. It advises Democratic journals to assess the situation before deciding on their stance or strategy.
The text asserts unanimous opposition to Mr. Cleveland’s nomination and argues that eight nominations would break the Solid South, build a southern third party, and defeat the Democratic party, calling it a sober pessimism about the political outcome.
The piece argues free silver will be a key issue in the next campaign. It predicts the House will pass a free silver bill and the Democratic party will ride it to national support. It contends Cleveland cannot be nominated on such a platform without a backlash.
The article urges Georgia farmers to consider tobacco as a profitable alternative to cotton. It notes cotton farming becomes less viable, cites past tobacco prosperity, and argues tobacco could be produced cheaply in the region with yields rivaling cotton at five to seven cents per pound.
The New York World reports promise of relief for tin plate consumers with a bill to cut the duty from 2.2.10 cents to one cent per pound. The McKinley era hike aimed to build a home industry, which never materialized, yet the tariff remains to fund the federal revenue burden.
The piece denounces a proposed back pay measure for Union soldiers and slaves freed during the war as a Southward lure. It argues political promises lack sincerity, predicting little chance of passage and urging Northerners and Southerners to reject such schemes. It notes cotton exports have surpassed earlier estimates, with department projections revised upward.
The column surveys pension objections and party unity amid Georgia farming concerns. It notes exaggerated crop estimates, calls for anti-pension sentiment, and urges organized Democratic action to stave off third party threats, while highlighting anticipated cotton acreage cuts and a large Georgia crop.
The article argues farmers must unite with the Democratic Party to avoid third party disruption. It cites Hill praising Democratic unity, warns third party divides harm farmers, and notes South Carolina Alliance members backing Democrats. It references Livingston, the Bully Boy label, and regional papers debating party strategy.
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