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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1900
Page
7
Supposed to reveal Democratic tricks and Republican defenses, the column ridicules Bryan and Croker, notes McKinley protectionism, and mocks free trade in the 1900 race. It cites Hogg Bailey Altgeld and Sewall, adds bank deposits in Colorado, and suggests shifts in policy stances as campaigns pivot.
Chicago dispatch recounts Charles Denby Indiana ex minister to China and defender of McKinley urging reelection in a letter titled Bryans Attitude Toward the Philippines. He argues Bryan backed ratification despite war and warns against imperialism while praising McKinley’s diplomacy and military handling.
Special correspondent notes the Democratic National Committee is flush with funds, aided by Montana financier William A Clark who reportedly gave $100,000 and may contribute more to defeat opponents. The World cites Clark's goal to influence electoral outcomes, with New Hampshire figures wary of his bid to sway Senate races. Democrats control major cities, raising concerns over civil service reform and political patronage.
The passage urges that granting self-government to some while denying it to others leads to brute force rule. It notes Alabama’s large vote total and its political representation, then hints at a possible topic for future enlightenment by Mr Bryan, mentioning income tax.
Washington dispatch critiques Bryans acceptance speech as a crafted ex parte political forecast. It argues his promises promise little, exposing contradictions with past party actions and nearsighted views on education, race, and imperial policy while warning of the dangers of Bryan’s proposed Philippine stance and potential impact on November elections.
The United States pushes for a Chinese nation identity through negotiations with all powers and a single authority to represent China. Secretary Hay recalls aims to restore order, protect diplomats, preserve open doors, and prevent empire dismemberment, shaping a new political path as Pekin falls and foreign troops advance.
The text argues the United States acquired title to land and sovereignty over peoples multiple times through force or purchase, citing Alaska, the Philippines purchase, and earlier actions in 1803 1819 1848 1853 1867. It contrasts these with Bryan’s claim that securing title by force or purchase is impossible.
The Richmond Times condemns anti imperialism saying it would surrender all rights in the Philippines and leave the islands to future inaction by government critics. It predicts after the election Bryan will face criticism from southern papers like the Atlanta Constitution and Courier Journal.
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