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Newspaper
Atlantic Weekly Telegraph
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1896
Page
4
The report mocks William Jennings Bryan as he journeys east by day and returns from the enemy’s country by night while reflecting on hogs that inspired a Chicago speech. It notes Watson campaigning, and wryly comments on the fractured popocratic alliance as the two factions fail to unite.
A populist committee holds plenary power but faces questions who bears the blame. Secretary McFarlaxp and James B. Weaver plan a joint debate at Colfax on September 22, promising a lively scene. In Waukegan crowds show curiosity toward Bryan yet back McKinley in cheers, signaling mixed support for the Nebraskan.
The speaker portrays Mr Bryan as presenting a supposedly simple financial issue yet repeatedly changing position across speeches. It notes his shift from advocating a cheap dollar for common people to proposing silver coinage at 1.29 per ounce and questions why so many esteemed statesmen have studied and tested many experiments on this topic.
The piece argues that Mexico's peon system under a free silver regime produces widespread poverty and bondage, warning that adopting similar monetary policies would depress living standards in the United States. It claims Japan and China show similar outcomes and praises newspapers for informing voters.
The speaker attacks several figures named Dees Loverlgn Altgeld Tillman Coxey Hoke Smith and others as part of the Bryan campaign leadership. He argues the old democratic party would not be proud of a cabinet with such men and contends these leaders could demand portfolios if Bryan is elected.
Everysopy has been notified of their nomination while Tom Watson remains uninformed. Bryan continues touring and shifts course further south pursuing ideas he favors in what is described as more congenial territory.
Gaxpner replies to DelLano’s latest piece in the style of the old critics, arguing the same tactic used by the past era as he places his response before his forthcoming article.
A political column questions Mr. Bryan's stance on the Chicago platform and its anti mob provisions, urging full debate on the plank condemning interference. It argues a candidate must vow to protect life and property and answers whether Bryan would use force to maintain order if elected, asserting Iowa will vote no on November 3.
The piece argues the gold standard was established earlier than some claim, citing 1884 Democratic actions raising the gold ratio and a 1858 shift to gold as the sole standard. It quotes committee reports advocating a single currency standard with gold as the primary instrument.
Independence Kas July 20 a Kansas lawyer submits a question to William Jennings Bryan asking if he would use federal forces to protect commerce and mail delivery when local authorities fail. The letter notes the platform Bryan is running on and suggests his actions would align with it unless repudiated.
A column warns that Popocrats misjudged Republican sleep and face a warming enthusiasm as the campaign advances. If the trend continues, the party will be unable to stem the rising tide by election day.
Report notes large Bryan crowds in Waukegan Wisconsin and Marysville where cheers rose for McKinley as well, showing not all attendees backed Bryan. The evidence counters the impression that all who turned out supported Bryan, with substantial cross support observed.
The article argues that this campaign’s main contest will expand beyond Iowa Illinois Indians and Michigan into the Missouri west, where the Popocrats now admit they may fight hard and likely lose substantial ground.
The public will decide in seven weeks from Tuesday, a long distance from endorsing the Chicago convention. Voters are not yet ready to adopt Popocrat theories or translate them into policy.
All the Democrats have left the Bryan ticket is a very inactive tail and Watson is after that with a cudgel to pound it off. After the election in Maine today every Pop in the country will want to give the Sewall tail a yank.
The passage notes Hoke Smith leaving the Cleveland cabinet and backing the populist ticket prompting a veteran observer to reconsider voting choices. It mentions Albany Argus reversing from supporting his cause to advocating sound money and good government, highlighting shifting political allegiances and reactions to Bryan's visit.
A Omaha Bee opinion piece argues that if Bryan were president he would push to redeem greenbacks with silver, leading to a silver standard. It warns of rapid gold depletion, a looming financial panic, widespread unemployment, business closures, bank runs, foreclosures, and broad hardship, especially for the poor and small savers.
Coxcressman is delivering excellent speeches across venues, gaining ground in advocacy for the Republican cause. He earns new friends and respectful compliments from former opponents as he canvasses thoroughly and plans several county talks. Mr. Hager maintains a firm yet fair stance, challenging the opposition with tough questions.
Bryan argues for free silver at the same terms as gold. He contends the mint would coin one dollar of silver into a dollar, while 16 to 1 free coinage would yield fifty three cents of silver labeled as a dollar. He says admitting silver on equal terms would require one dollar's worth of silver per dollar.
The excerpt recalls Maine’s 1840 and 1892 voting patterns. It states older voters remember Maine backing Governor Kent and Harrison, and predicts this year’s figures around 25,000 in support for the same positions on sound money and national honor.
Questioning whether SHouLp Watson can drive Sewall from the Bryan ticket and what remains to attract a single Democrat to back the slate. The note implies a narrow aim to win over cross-party support without detailing names or concrete methods.
A single committee member, Watson, will handle notifying Bryan of the Maine result, making formal notice unnecessary.
Maing, like Vermont, voted for Mol lie and the babies and rolled up a 50,000 plurality for sound money protection and national honor.
The writer argues that money in circulation matters more than total quantity. Bryan claims money has never troubled him, but the critical issue is how money circulates. Confidence must bring money out of hiding for investment or lending to stimulate benefit to the people. The ideal money should circulate steadily without fluctuating prices.
Report notes the smashed engines silverbug and goldbug at the state fair, with Popocerats rejoicing yet conceding that silver’s destructive qualities far outpace gold. The call to turn silver loose with throttle wide open suggests nationwide crash echoes.
An editorial harshly analyzes William Jennings Bryan’s second tour focusing on his silver policy. It argues he spends more effort on labor against capital this time and questions his political consistency after Albany remarks on voters and party platforms. The piece warns that failure to gain ground could doom his cause as money standards shift.
A fragmentary political roundup notes Juanine Jia and an Englishman clashing with Major Lacy at Oskaloosa amid a nationwide hustings. Cleveland and Carlisle back the Indianapolis ticket while Hill remains silent. McKinney draws crowds at Canton, Bryan campaigns late, and Sewall appears linked to Bryan’s early fall plans.
In Maine on Monday Republicans drove the bung so tightly into the Sewall barrel that the chairman cannot start it. The Sewall effort to the Popocratic ticket is paralyzed as Maine casts 60,000 against repudiation.
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