The Political Drift and Democratic Weakening
The piece condemns the Democratic Party as unpatriotic in its stance on imperialism and silver issues, arguing it weakens Western voting strength. It predicts reduced support in 1900, highlights partisan realignments in Montana, and notes efforts to block silver Republicans from uniting with old-line Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Isha
Free Coinage Movement
DUI
Lea
Treasury
Democracy
Mag
Philippines
West
Montana
Republican Party
Disputed party loyalties fuel 1900 campaign tensions
The piece argues that rogue elements within the party seek to split the old-line factions to affect the 1900 race. It cites silver Republicans in 1896 and warns against coercive terms for readmission, while praising courageous Republicans who oppose punitive conditions. References to Bryan Dewey and Democratic press influence appear, critiquing editorial stances and foreign policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Bryan
Democratic Party
Leauisiana
England
Paul Kruger
Dewey
Alejandrinus
Tong Kong
Spain
Treatment of Prisoners Reviewed in Democratic Press
A long critique argues that Democratic newspapers celebrate the return of fourteen Filipino prisoners as proof of Aguinaldo's humanity, while condemning American policy. It contrasts imagined barbarity with the reality of captivity and suggests the party's stance harms its own nobility and self-government claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tig
Aguinuildo
George Washington Ike
Aguinaldo
Inj
Yen
Manilasi Andavas
Eldicatous
Gsr
Aguibaldo
China
Jad ‘Orded
Democratic Party
Andersonville and South Plight Compared in Political Rhetoric
The piece argues over harsh treatment of prisoners, contrasting Filipino conduct with Union soldiers in Andersonville, urging balanced judgment of Democratic and expansionist positions. It notes a Burlington Route ticket sale from October 2 to 9 offering reduced fares to Chicago and St. Louis with sleepers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Chicago
BT BO
St. Louis
Sleeper
Montana regiment heroes and homecoming plans aired
Special to the Tater Mountain from San Francisco reports Montana soldiers praised for valor. Captain Hill wounded, Colonel Kessler, Lieutenant French killed under a flag of truce. Governor Smith and Chaplain Stull cited, plans for veterans group after return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tater Mountain
San Francisco
Kessler
Cuba
Montania
Mars Tolays
Brunning
Sanders
Otis
Mauser Johnson
Helena
First National Bank
Smith
Lesa
Montana
Presidio
Bryan
Stull
Hill
Aguinaldo
Captain Hill
Lieutenant French
French
Buite
Minnesota
First
Society of Veterans
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Inter Mountain
Inter Mountain Publishing
M. A. Berger
Granite Street
Butte City
Mont
Wesday
Alejandrinos
Hiead
Filipino Commission
United States
The
Standard
Butte
Mark Hanna
William Jennings Bryan
Aondersonville
Democraty
South
Expansionista
Andersonville
Andersonyillé Bbe
Sunny Southland
Cafe
Father O'Reilly Olim
Mike
Mother O'Reilly
Pat
Phil Daniels
Broadway
Optical Dept
West Park Street
Grand Opera House
G. O. McFarland
Mer
Wm. L. Roberts
Craed Opera House
McFarland
Mgr
Schatelain’s
Schatzlein
W. Broadway
Isues
Trusters
Lee Mantle
Chas, Schatzlein
Fayette Harrington
Charles R. Leonard
A. B. Clements
F. Aug. Henr
Henry Mueller
Frank W.haskin
James H. Monteith
State Savings Bank
Casuier Sono Creighton
W. Stapleton
U M. Hodgens
Europe
J. A. Creighton
Omaha
G. W. Stapleton
A. H. Barret
E. D. Leavitt
8. V. Kemper
T. M. Hodgens
Cor. Main and Park Sts. , Butte
Tpr Ane
W. A. Clark
J. Ross Clark
W. A. Clark & Bro
Clark & Larabie
Alex J. Johnson
First National Bank OF
Doebler
George Stevenso
North Main Street
Butte Saad
Maar Aee Oo
N.daly
M.donahoe
W.l.moyer
Long
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