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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
2
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A lengthy editorial discusses factional divisions within the Republican party over the state convention and mining company influence. It notes figures like John W. Cotter, C. Br. Leonard, John Forbis, and W. H. DeWitt, and contemplates responses from mining-linked delegates, while urging seating of delegates elected by regular methods and emphasizing unity against Democratic influence. It also cites Perry Belmont’s prior opposition to Bryan and critiques farming interest circulars shaping the campaign.
The piece debates judicial independence in Butte and Helena, urging a bipartisan nomination by both parties to keep courts free from politics. It supports F W Bacorn as district judge candidate and critiques Democratic attacks while noting Roosevelt's remarks and Copper Trust concerns. The reform call emphasizes impartial justice and warns against undue campaigning two months before election day.
Indiana Democrat Charles Denby, former minister to China, writes to defend McKinley’s Philippine policy and condemn Bryan's stance. He argues Bryan’s ratification stance corrupts morals, cites Manila occupation and February 1899 treaty, and accuses Bryan of exploiting imperialism as a political weapon. The letter, reviewed by the national campaign, labels Bryan’s position as weak and hypocritical.
The Butte Miner argues the party should regulate democratic affairs and keep the Republican party from attending the county convention until a record is made. It contends Republicans employed by corporations lose the privilege, while Democrats in similar roles gain it if they vote as the Miner desires.
The piece argues Bryan's election would aid insurgents seeking independence, while defending McKinley and the U S stance. It cites a Manila proclamation promising civil and religious freedom, self-government in the Philippines, and cautions against immediate independence, urging continued U S involvement and a stable government. It lauds McKinley, urging his re election.
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