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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1896
Page
4
The Daily Telegraphs announces subscription terms and highlights political chatter as Congress nears its end. Cleveland’s cabinet, Sewall’s conduct after defeat, farewell addresses, and Bryan’s influence surface amid local quirks from Sioux City’s owl to Carcaco’s noise reform and Jackson Day banter.
A playful note suggests President Cleveland may launch a new message to Spain. Horace Botts resumes letter writing after corn harvest and is rumored to favor greenbacks, though plans may change after the 19th.
The national House approved a bill prohibiting sale of intoxicating liquors in the national capital and grounds by a 104 to 5 vote. Supporters say the measure reflects reduced liquor use among Congress members and broad cross party backing led by Morse of Massachusetts.
Washington hotels and boarding houses prepare for the four yearly influx of office seekers. Many applicants camp and await appointments that may never come. Cass county residents are urged to holiday trade with Atlanta merchants offering fine stocks and reasonable prices. Telegraphed ads guide buyers to bargains.
Coxey, famed for keep off the grass remarks, declares he left the Democratic Party and now must abandon the Populist Party which he says has become disgraced. He warns the Lord should spare him from joining the Republicans.
The article notes fewer US failures in November than October and 40 percent less than September amid Bryanite campaign fears. It argues confidence improved after the election, linking party workers’ effectiveness to selfless service and points to Mark Hanna as a key planner whose future gains depend on personal claims from the victory.
Senator Colton of Daois champions end to Cuban war. He argues the Cuba question is a destruction war, reviews Spanish history, and urges just, firm U.S. action to aid Cuba while protecting American interests as the conflict continues.
The Republicans move to implement their platform by forming a committee led by Senator Wolcott to map methods for promoting international bimetallism. Sherman named Wolcott chair with Hear Chandler and Gear as members. The plan aims to secure legislation this term to support McKinley’s silver agenda after inauguration and urge world patrons to agree on concurrent silver use.
W E Botnago, secretary of the last Iowa senate, was convicted of forgery last week. His motive appeared to be raising funds to cover Des Moines canvassing expenses for the office he won. The piece condemns ambition without honest methods and warns his fall from grace is severe given his position.
The author notes that a general tariff revision is a major undertaking requiring extraordinary care and broad knowledge of its complexities. It demands time, and current diverse interests are bound to clash in setting schedules. Past discussions will aid the new bill, which should be fair and lasting.
Ex HarrisON shows contentment with private life after high state honors. Though tendered cabinet roles, he declines. He is praised as an excellent president and a superb private citizen, content with what he has.
AyroucH Mr. Cleveland extended the civil service rules to a large number of consulates. He first ousted Republicans and filled offices with Democrats, with some appointed just before the order. Many appointments rested on party affiliation rather than qualifications, amid years of partisan changes.
The text argues for a reorganization of the consular service with vacancies filled by thoroughly capable men abroad, asserting the United States' credit depends on competent agents. It cites Cleveland on gradual recovery from business depression and criticizes obstinacy and noise about prosperity while long illness and slow mood hinder recovery.
The piece argues Republicans in Congress must recognize public demand for a protective tariff rather than radical measures. It calls for regulated duties with clear rules to prevent evasion, while praising postal system improvements including a 1 cent guarantee for lost registered mail and stressing honesty and fair elections to attract investors to the South.
The Davenport Democrat notes Secretary Carlisle projects 422 million dollars to run the government through June 30, 1898. Dividing among 70 million people yields about six dollars per person, a sum the paper says is not extravagant for a large nation where revenues can cover expenses and most people would not grasp the overall cost.
The post office department engages in issuing fraud orders against swindling firms using the mails. Critics say complete prevention is impossible, but the government acts to minimize fraud and protect innocent citizens from losing money.
The author urges immediate arbitration of the Alaska boundary to avoid future quarrels. With the US and England already mediating, settling now would prevent shifting fences and contentious postures. The piece argues for decisive action while the subject remains current.
The text argues Germany retaliated against tariffs by a cycle of retaliation over hog meat and sugar trading, portraying Germany’s prior opposition as hypocritical once confronted with U.S. meat exports. It notes a sentiment against punishing the Silver States for votes for Bryan, claiming they have imposed their own punishment by their choices.
The president’s message lauds the people’s support for government and urges public servants to match that spirit. It notes American citizen rights in Turkey, calls for arbitration in Venezuela, critiques Cuban warfare, and discusses army readiness, coast defenses, and tariff policy. He favors retirement of greenbacks, long term bonds, and national banks backed by bond security, with note redemption reforms.
Patterson of Memphis argues McKinley would have won Tennessee by 40000 if not for gross frauds. He says frauds were open and notorious, alarming good men across parties and undermining prosperity in the state.
The Centerville board of supervisors and city council met to curb the nuisance of vagrants by ordering a ten hour daily work schedule. The measure aims to drive hobos away as workers in the town. officials expect the policy to push them to relocate to other areas.
Permicken Mantle Cannon and Dubors held a caucus away from the regular republican gathering in Washington. Du Bois resigned as secretary of the caucus and steering committee, effectively removing them from the party. Cleveland’s message pushes trusts to the states, while Venezuela agrees to the U S Britain arbitration plan and thanks the United States for initiating it.
Spaniards cheer a possible demise of Cuban leader Gen Maceo though doubts persist as reports repeat the claim. If true, the blow would be hard but not decisive, as another leader would emerge. The article also notes rising European demand and stable shipments of apples, with weekly exports 150k to 175k barrels since July and over 1.75 million by December 1, a record low competition in fruit production.
The Times-Republican of Marshalltown highlights recent improvements including typesetting machines and new fast presses. The paper claims rising editorial and business strength and asserts its daily edition keeps pace with Iowa state standards while other papers continue to improve.
Cleveland has secured about 88,000 civil service appointments with Democrats comfortably entrenched in offices, more than the rest of the Democratic Party has managed in three years. Incoming officers may feel some relief, but many Republican applicants are left out in the cold.
Visitors to Canton find Maj. McKinley a kind listener but once the applicant for office has spoken the conversation ends. The public would like to hear him talk longer if the topic suits them, yet the rest remains unsaid.
PresieEntT McKINLEY will have a ress number of appointments to make than any president since the civil war. There are now 75,844 federal appointees in the classified civil service. There are plenty of applicants for each of the offices to be filled so that good men ought to be had for them, from the largest to the smallest.
Indiana and Michigan governors announce a new custom to take the oath of office without balls or receptions, a plain approach praised as a positive departure. The piece notes veterans’ relief payments: Iowa about 5.5 million dollars, Missouri around 7 million, Kansas about 6 million.
War PF President Cleveland’s congressional message is lengthy as his last explains why his administration was “no worse.” Bryan’s book titled The First Battle would better fit The First Knock Out for readers. Queen Lin has arrived in this country en route to Washington to meet Cleveland, who may give a public reception in her honor.
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