Degrees and loyalties in the Philippine war debate
The Inter Mountain argues that labeling opponents of the government a copperhead hinges on war scope. It condemns comparing the Philippine question to the Civil War, defends loyalty as unwavering support for the nation, and rejects English precedents to justify sympathy for Aguinaldo.
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Aguinaldo
Spain
England
Copperheads
Jeffer
Ron Davis
George Washington
Mentot
United States
Inter Mountain
Cassar
A precarious situation for Democrats in 1896
The piece argues the Democratic Party faced an embarrassing split over free coinage and silver in 1896, with Bryan’s nomination forming a new issue. It foresees repeated internal division in 1900 if silver and expansion remain central, risking weaker voting strength and a fractured front.
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Democratic Party
Buchanan
Cleveland
Cevadh
Philippines
Congress
Lemponney
Idee
Silver Democratic
Rubicon
Democratic World seeks names to push war restraint
A New York World campaign asks prominent Americans to let their names appear on a petition urging President to interfere to prevent war between England and the Boers. The move is criticized as a cheap political trick aimed at pressuring the president and drawing international meddling.
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New York World
Democratic Party
United States
England
Transvaal
Spain
Philippines
Meeting of English enemies supporters in New York sparks protest
A Monday gathering in New York by opponents of England in the Boer dispute draws invitations to state governors as vice presidents to publish views. Governor Smith’s telegram defends neutrality and warns against U S self-criticism amid Philippine war, arguing actions at home undermine credibility abroad. The missive questions why a Montana electorate error should be advertised overseas.
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New York
England
United States
Trans- Yual
Smith
South African Republic
Philippines
South African
Montana
Opinion on government policy and ridicule in the Philippines
The writer accuses an unclearly named critic of feigning intelligent opinion while relying on ignorance to attack current policy in the Philippines. He argues the motive is fear of making the federal government look ridiculous, juxtaposed with the state's own ridicule. The tone insults the subject, calling him a peach.
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Philippines
Imperialism debate stirs Catholic voices in US press
General Otis faces scrutiny over imperial policy in the Philippines as Catholic World and other religious publications challenge the term imperialism. The piece questions what the word truly means and recalls how much territory was gained by force or purchase without plebiscites, arguing for a people’s sovereignty in pacified lands.
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Otis
Philippines
The
Catholic World
New York
United States
Misapplied horse sense in war reporting
The Inter Mountain and Helena Independent clash over how Filipinos handled prisoner exchanges with General Otis. The Helena paper accuses the Inter Mountain of misapplying contemporary ideas while praising Filipinos for peace offerings.
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Inter Mountain
Otis
Helena
Bluff With a Diamond Watch in Barbary Coast Grog Shop
A New Orleans business man recalls a California memory where he used a diamond watch bluff to escape a crummy Barbary Coast bar. He pretended the timepiece proved he was armed and a detective, prompting the gang to back down and return the watch.
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New Orleans
Democratsc
California
Frisco
Water Front
Tale of four tumblers at the Cleveland bar tale
Two men fleeing a barrel house recount a misdialed mix up as gin and water are mistaken for whiskey. A mistaken sip triggers tears and gasps and a delayed return, underscoring the dangers of careless drink mixing and mistaken drinks.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Jong
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