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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1903
Page
5
A long, lively column from Atlanta discusses Roosevelt, Wood, Bryan, and Panama canal politics. It notes prospects of Roosevelt's election, Wood's potential nomination, and reactions from officials while lampooning Kipling style refrains and praising various reform groups. It rails against patronage and urges swift legislative action on the canal and petitions.
The Atlanta Christmas day was marked by harmony and charity as worship, reunions, and social gatherings filled the city. Civic groups like the Ellis, firemen, and Salvation Army aided families, while police kept order to prevent any disturbances.
The article argues New York and other northeastern ports push for larger channels and lower freight rates to attract western and foreign trade, urging the South Atlantic and Gulf ports to act. It highlights efforts for a Florida ship canal to boost coastal shipping and compete with northern routes, calling for united southern action to push the project through.
The piece argues the Isle of Pines must remain under American influence not ceded to Cuba. It asserts Cuban sovereignty is unresolved from the Treaty of Paris and notes American ownership and settlement of the island. It criticizes Minister Squiers for supporting Cuban independence over American interests.
A heated persisting argument contends with southern cotton pricing, noting demand and European imports. It challenges northern papers urging cheaper cotton and warns against political meddling in market levels.
The political scene questions if Roosevelt will ride the next year as Hanna may relinquish the Republican chair at the National Committee. Critics fear Mark Hanna seeks unseen gains and a third party victory while Roosevelt’s backing looms uncertain amid rumors of ill health and strategic maneuvering within the party.
A heated editorial debate centers on The New York Times stance toward the Panama Canal treaty. Critics accuse the paper of reviving the slavery issue to attack southern opinion, while defending southern doubts as valid under the current political moment. The piece questions northern politicians’ motives and the fairness of judging the regional view as tainted by history.
The editorial notes Republican papers resist Democrats nominating first for 1904 and argues Democrats unified and ready to fight should publish platform and candidates early. It cautions Republicans might neutralize key planks by matching them. The Democratic National Committee is expected to set the convention date promptly, not later than the Republicans.
Senator Hoar likens U S actions to a policeman misplacing the law in the Panama dispute. Critics, allied with anti canal rail interests, press conspiracy charges while citing facts that Nashville was near with forty marines and other ships distant. The piece argues Uncle Sam had no direct involvement on the isthmus.
The Atlanta Constitution is praised for paper quality and breadth of Georgia coverage. LaGrange and Thomasville papers are noted for supporting regional unity. A Bologna archives director reports finding a 1328 parchment with two Dante sketches, expected to aid scholars in locating an ancient portrait of the poet.
A patchwork of playful verses and holiday humor from a 19th century voice. It features comic lines about the day after Christmas, New Year preparation, Christmas misadventures, gifts, and festive reflections aimed to capture regional dialect charm and seasonal mood. The item reads as a collage of rhymes, songs, and quips about holiday excess, merrymaking, and social quips.
Dublin Times and Georgia papers report Atlanta expanding its influence with new depots, headquarters for the Gulf department, and notable events. Mentions include Bowell pushing Atlanta forward, a steam fire engine christened Evan P Howell, and Bobby Walthour winning the six day race in New York.
The press urges quick ratification of the Panama canal treaty, arguing southern states and major cities back the interoceanic route. Editors praise the administration for recognizing Panama and warn Democrats against opposing the agreement.
A mosaic of editorials from Raleigh and other papers discusses Cuban trade, tariffs, and Roosevelts federal appointments clarifying southern political leanings. It favors higher cotton prices for farmer relief, notes demographic shifts in party alignment, and cites Booker T Washington on race progress, with Chattanooga and Savannah commentaries on labor and education.
In a Baltimore Herat snippet a Washington gentleman recalls an anecdote Lincoln told during a White House reception. Lincoln praises John Morgan as a bold raider, recounting a forged message bearing his own signature that Morgan allegedly used to misdirect Union forces during raids into Kentucky and Ohio.
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