Republican and Hawkeye clash over gold standard and imperial policy
The Cedar Rapids Republican accuses the Hawkeye of Burlington of weakening its stance on the gold standard and international coinage. The Hawkeye opposes perpetual resolutions and favors avoiding a deep dive into quagmire, while debates on annexation and imperial policy surface through figures like Senator Hoar. The piece questions Republican support for territorial expansion and warns against entanglement with Europe while noting Hawaii annexation debates.