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Newspaper
Blackfoot News
Location
Blackfoot, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
8
The Democratic convention at Pocatello will elect three Bryan electors from the north center and south regions. Electors should canvass widely to support both state and national tickets, ensuring alignment with state and national leadership.
The piece argues Montana should nominate a U S senator by direct vote and urges reform groups at the Pocatello convention to follow the Republican example. It warns Idaho to heed lessons from Montana and press for a people backed choice to end legislative naively bought influence.
The article argues limited Filipino needs and warns against American colonization to avoid harming U.S. farmers. It notes population densities, climate issues, and the risk of Philippine production competing with cotton, sugar, rice, tobacco, and hemp in the United States. It cites a 60 percent rise in imports and 212 percent rise in exports from 1870 to 1900, projecting two billion dollars in trade by 1900 without colonies.
Senators Shoup and Heitfeld will appoint one cadet each from the state to West Point before July 10. Appointees must report July 25 for examination. Law increases cadets by 100. if not chosen, the secretary of war will appoint. Successful candidates enter summer camp after exam.
The text warns that China could become the next war flashpoint as signals point to imminent hostilities. It notes the United States may be drawn in as marines are dispatched to a threatened area and predicts a spark could flare into a broad conflagration.
In Manila Judge Taft and the Philippine Civil Commission meet a flood of calls from many nationalities and interests. They weigh forming a civil force to replace the army, exclude the church, and consider native officials’ corruption. Archbishop Chappelle backs friar restoration amid debate over church future.
Wisconsin Democrats at their convention voiced strong support for William Jennings Bryan and adopted the Chicago platform. Bryan has since arrived in the state for a fishing expedition and is enjoying lake time, while not courting candidates.
General Greely reports from the Philippines that Cebu and Beiru are connected by a gas driven heliograph. Acetylene light reflected by mirrors transmits signals, mirroring sunlight used in standard heliograph operations.
The piece argues that despite progress in invention and education, many professions and simple domestic skills from past eras outshine modern practice. It contrasts Revolutionary period doctors and lawyers with present ones and notes enduring limits in common daily tasks like trimming sticks and baking. It ends with the refrain that "As it was in the beginning so it is now and ever will be."
The upcoming Idaho legislature will vote for a nominated U. S. Senate candidate. Republicans will support one option and reform members will follow if the signs favor it. Any potential candidate who objects to the nomination should withdraw from the race, as they would not be in accord with the people from the start.
The piece argues that Idaho will remain on the political map beyond the next election and condemns the abuse by men seeking office as improper and reflecting badly on those engaging in it.
Analysts expect the Democrats to hold the majority in the popular branch of the next Congress, regardless of the presidential election outcome.
SmxaTor FORAKER will nominate McKinley at the Philadelphia convention, a moment poised to enter history as the great effort of his life.
The piece argues that political parties punish faults more severely than religious denominations. It notes officials who perform their duty may still be condemned, while justice for political missteps arrives slowly, and yet people continue to love politics and seek office.
A Presbyterian minister in New York last Sunday likened Anglo Saxons to savages and compared them unfavorably to Chinese. He claimed Russians reveal Tartars, Englishmen are savages, and cited English in South Africa driving Boers to desperation and Americans in St. Louis harming worms with paint.
General Otis informs the president that the Philippine war is practically over yet a large force must remain on the islands to suppress insurrection and guerrilla warfare.
Old England learns a harsh truth from the South African war as battle losses mount. A thousand men were killed in action last week, underscoring that victory is not always for the strong.
The London War Office reports British casualties up to June 9 totaling 23 664, with 13 147 sent home as invalids. The figures exclude the sick in South African hospitals.
One strong sign for reform forces in Idaho is the emergence of fresh candidates for the top race and the clear refusal of men to head the competing party ticket.
The Philadelphia convention results place Mark Hanusw near the Republican core, likened to Napoleon’s army as his son shines on a briefer Austerlitz scene in the wartime rhetoric.
Statements by W. J. Bryan and Democratic national committee chairman James K. Jones, printed in Chicago, declare three key issues for the platform money imperialism and trusts. Bryan predicts victory in Kentucky Maryland and other states. Jones cites growing strength in New York Ohio Pacific coast Kansas Colorado and the Dakotas as favorable signs for Bryan in 1896 and beyond.
Reports indicate heavy foreign involvement with Russia landing troops from Port Arthur and British forces deploying four Hong Kong regiment companies a mountain battery and artillery battalion. The United States appeals to President McKinley for protection while Minister Conger seeks 2000 troops as 30,000 Chinese troops face Pekin gates. The crisis nears critical as foreign legations face danger.
The article paints a grim view of Britain beset by two wars a third threat to come and India plagued by famine with millions needing relief. It argues England cannot save its hungry subjects and appeals for international aid.
Indiana's governor refuses to honor Kentucky's demand for the return of former governor Taylor linked to Goebel murder. a legal clash unfolds between state authorities and the extradition request.
A Populist county convention will meet in Basalt Idaho on June 24 1900 at 7 p.m. to elect five delegates for the state convention at Pocatello July 17 1900. Precincts listed include Moreland Ammon New Sweden Basalt Blackfoot Presto Danilson Springs Rose Fairview Riverside Grays Shelley Higharm Rich Thambo Falls Taylor Iowa Teton Willow Creek. Executive committee urges full delegation and notes signatures of W A Sample chairman and Marshall Orr secretary dated June 7 1900.
Mrs. Elizabeth M. Cohen of Salt Lake City is elected delegate to the National Democratic convention in Kansas City. She becomes the first woman elected to a National convention and leads the Salt Lake Woman's Democratic Club as a Bryan supporter.
Admiral in command at Co'te and Admiral at Pekin request additional marines. General MacArthur seeks more troopers. Minister Conger in Pekin asks for extra troops, signaling mounting military needs in the area.
Cable reports 6,000,000 Indians starving with relief needed to avert mass death. British governance amid imperial expansion prompts calls for broader territorial control as aid efforts mobilize.
Chairman Bassett of the Silver Republican state committee came from North Idaho this morning and reports the north united on union of the reform forces and favoring the nomination of Senator at Pocatello.
British commanders report no decisive victories over the Boers this week. Lord Roberts and General Buller have allied their forces, marking the only significant gain in the weekly movements.
California Kentucky and Ohio join calls for Bryan while other voices express broad support for his candidacy. The interregional show of support signals growing momentum and reflects a shifting political landscape.
An array of forces from Russia Britain America Japan and Germany mass around Pekin signaling intensified tension in China. Diplomatic and military frictions rise as outsiders press their interests amid uncertain local control.
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