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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1896
Page
4
The Dillon Examiner notes mixed tariff views among Republicans in Congress and questions cabinet allocations tied to campaign contributions. It reports McKinley cabinet rumors, Vanderbilt influence, and that Gov elect Smith won by a large fusion majority.
The New York World concedes Bryan won 46 percent of the national popular vote and suggests a potential fracture in Republican support over the gold standard and free coinage. It notes future party realignments may hinge on congressional action and economic conditions.
A fragmented note argues that election law reform should require only newcomers and absentees to register, claiming universal registration is costly and burdensome for permanent residents. The piece frames registration as a barrier for Peniebe regions and calls for selective compulsion.
A statewide call for high efficiency across all state departments, including the legislature, urges lawmakers to heed the universal demand. The Beaverhead delegation is seen as likely to make a good record for itself and its party with pride.
The Examiner rebutts claims that Beaverhead County backed a Populist slate in the next legislature. It notes Cochran and Metlen are Democrats and Norris is misidentified. The paper defends fusion candidates and opposes costly ornamental offices while supporting reform as urged by Gorelech Savith.
The piece argues Helena dominates state patronage with four of nine officers from the city and many local candidates for legislative and gubernatorial posts. It urges moderation by Helena contenders and fairness toward Lewis and Clark County and other counties, noting their smaller vote and tax contributions.
The Examiner comments against employing lady clerks in the Montana legislature. It argues men are better suited for duties, free from interruptions, and cites past bungling attributed to female clerks. It recalls Democratic era with no female clerks and no scandals as a historical parallel.
Charles Lane of Butte argues laborites supported Bryan in sentiment but feared voting for him due to economic risk. He predicts short term hardship if Bryan wins, favors bimetallic standard, and says future silver efforts should target farmers to win four years and carry agricultural states like Iowa Indiana Michigan Minnesota.
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