Future of the Democracy and party policy shift debated
The Democratic party faces calls for a broad rethinking of its policy after a major defeat. Prominent figures like Cleveland Olney Whitney and Dickinson favor revision, while Bryan supporters urge sticking to current courses. Reorganization hinges on party sentiment reflected in Congress elections and state conventions.
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Democratic Party
Democracy
Cleveland
Olney
Whitney
Dickinson
Bryan
Chicago
Voters Endorse McWintey Reforms Amid Proposals Debate
The record shows voters backed Mr McWintey and approved a package of measures including a ship subsidy and life protection laws. Critics warn against corruption and lost provincial control while supporters emphasize reform and stability amid reforms and promises of future benefits.
Useless Diplomatic Attaches Urges U S Withdrawal
The Washington Post argues that the United States should withdraw all military naval and irregular attaches from foreign diplomatic posts. It claims no earthly excuse exists for such arrangements and warns that any further information would stem from disreputable clandestine operations.
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United States
War Office
Washington Post
Senator Vest on the Outbock and Trust Power
A St. Louis Republic excerpt accuses McKinney's first term of servitude to trusts and a caste state, claiming vast trust growth and a re elected president aligned with corporate interests. It frames the Democratic defeat as caused by public tolerance for entrenched privilege.
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McKinney
St. Louis Republic
Vest
West
Democratic Party
Democrats Will Be Powerless in Fifty-seventh Congress
Washington Times asserts Democrats will be uncomfortable and powerless in the Fifty-seventh Congress. It claims they would sit by as the Hanna ship subsidy is pushed through and the English Nicaragua Canal appropriation favors the administration construction party, with trusts shaping tariff schedules to gain influence.
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Springfield
Mass
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Mr. McWintey
Rockefeller
Depres
Rathbone
Neeier
Jeg Phys
Nessa
Administration Construction Party
Washington Times
Hanna Presidential Boom Strikes Back in Republican View
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes the M. A. Hanna presidential boom is formally launched and argues the nomination could be accepted under pressure, citing historic refusals yet eventual acceptance. It warns the GOP to take the move seriously and consider possible outcomes.
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Hanna
Republican Party
M. A. Hanna
United States
Wiere
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Quote on monopolies and warship armor from 19th century papers
The Boston Post denounces trusts extorting basic goods and argues monopoly power reaches to national needs such as armor plate for warships. The Louisville Courier Journal urges the Democratic Party to return to principles and warns of the party fading if it relies on current slogans.
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Andresy Carnegie
United States
Boston Post
Lesson of Responsibility for Parties Warped by Politics
The Charleston News and Courier argues that responsibility must be brought to the Republican party at any cost to the country to teach what Republicanism means. It suggests the Democratic party can endure a temporary defeat to deliver a lasting nationwide lesson.
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Republican Party
Democratic Party
Charleston News and Courier
Cleveland
Jackson
United States Bank
Democratic Congress
South Carolina
Debs
Chicago
Ilinois
Not So Terrible After All Keeps Senate Dignity
Editorials argue Roosevelt may wield the gavel with restraint and dignity despite criticism. The piece suggests the Senate can be preserved even amid political upstarts, emphasizing cautious optimism about Roosevelt’s conduct in office.
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Senate
Roosevelt
Cincinnati Enquirer
Preservation Plea For California Mammoth Trees
Gifford Pinchot urges protection of California big trees, warning private owners fast destroy groves like Calaveras. He details losses from logging and waste, notes Mariposa grove safest, and describes debris and fires from logging. The Forestry Division plans pamphlets for the Senate Public Lands Committee.
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Gifford Pinchot
United States Forester
California
Forestry Division
Department of Agriculture
Senate Committee On Public Lands
Destruction Threatens California Big Trees and Groves
A 1900 report laments rapid lumbering of California big trees. Sawmills and private claims threaten 1,172,870 acres across Sequoia and General Grant parks, with remaining groves shrinking in Calaveras Tuolumne Fresno and Tulare counties. Scientific value highlighted. preservation urged.
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General Grant National
Calaveras
Tuolumne
Fresno
Tulare
California
Pinchot
Florida tobacco rising as Cuba rival in U S
Florida papers hail the states tobacco growth comparing it to Cuba quality. Sumatra wrapper tobacco grown in Florida recently won a Paris exposition prize, signaling rising Florida significance in global tobacco production.
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Florida
Cuba
Notable Old Politicians Step Back From Active Circles
A historical survey details ex President Grover Cleveland ex Secretary Carlisle ex Speaker Reed and Ex President Harrison and their reduced roles in politics. It notes Cleveland uneasily stayed neutral in 1900 while Carlisle and Reed faded from influence and Harrison limited public speeches due to age.
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Reed
Carlisle
Mills
Washington
Jefferson
Jackson
Lincoln
Bryan
McKinley
Desdemona’s
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Gen
Republican Party
Warrison
Eelven Gpt
Beck
Senate
Kentucky
New York
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