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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1900
Page
12
Adlai Ewing Stevenson accepts the Democratic nomination for vice president, pledging to uphold the party platform. He addresses the convention, urging strong measures against trusts, tariff reform, and imperialism while defending the Monroe doctrine and peaceful expansion.
A political platform frames imperialism as the supreme issue, arguing for peaceful trade expansion and constitutional limits. It condemns the Porto Rico tariff as unconstitutional and criticizes Philippine policy, labeling it a mercantile war that harms the republic and constitutional fidelity.
A historic speech condemns imperial policy and frames the Philippines and distant lands as testing grounds for republican ideals. It contrasts with Monroe doctrine principles and warns of imperial rule, urging independence for allied peoples and preservation of constitutional government. A note adds that Black soldiers played a pivotal role in the San Juan fight, challenging Roosevelt's heroic narrative.
A columnist argues that McKinleyism increasingly favors military power as imperialism grows. The piece warns a large standing army will replace peaceful institutions that once kept the nation content, invoking Jefferson on disciplined militia as a safeguard at the onset of war.
The Springfield Republican notes Thomas TI Reed will remain silent this year, shaping the campaign as he avoids advocating forceful policies toward Asiatic peoples and deferring to American traditions of liberty. The piece portrays his silence as a deliberate feature of the race.
Governor Thomas sees victory as Republicans face defeat, with party prospects described as failing in the race.
Governor Charles S. Thomas of Colorado reports that William Jennings Bryan and Stevenson are nominated by the national democracy for vice president. The speech stresses democracy against monopoly and militarism, urges united action, and frames the 1900 campaign as a test of liberty, constitutional guarantees, and national welfare.
A compilation of Democratic favorable editorials praising William Jennings Bryan and criticizing imperialism, with pundits from Cedar Rapids, Detroit, Baltimore, Lansing, Helena, Richmond, Omaha, Grand Rapids, Evansville, Dubuque, and Columbus expressing support for Bryan’s Indianapolis speech and his stance on Philippines policy, expansion versus imperialism, and calls for a frank national policy.
The Indianapolis Sentinel extols Mr. Bryan's nomination as a magnificent appeal to preserve time honored republican principles. It praises his simple direct language and bold stand without equivocation as a decisive policy proposal for government.
A Philadelphia Record editorial defends Mark Hanna against partisan press criticism. It argues Hanna endures hostile coverage to shield weaknesses in his candidate’s campaign and to uphold party unity.
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