New York Letter Reviews Political Struggle and Tariff Clash
A New York correspondent surveys Democratic dissension over tariff and election bills. The Sun favors tariff focus while others push low tariff and election bill themes. Republicans gain momentum in the West and South. business leaders oppose state banks and a party shift. Ex Senator Platt presses for GOP drive and Harrison endorsement lands.
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The
Sun
Farmer
New England
New York Sun
Democratic
New Jersey
Sheil
Indiana
Harrison
Europe
England
Peck
Rrovetiga
Blaine
Platt
Protection and Farmers Benefit From McKinley Tariff
Washington letters argue the McKinley tariff shields farmers by boosting home demand. It cites 92 percent of agricultural sales staying in the United States, rising farm earnings, and broader industrial prosperity. The piece contrasts Cleveland-era land policy and currency with McKinley prosperity and notes farmers fear a return to old banking and land schemes.
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Europe
Asia
Africa
New York Commercial Advertiser
Wasisna Ton
Department of Agriculture
Treasury Department
McKinley
Cleveland
House
Senate
Ing
Great Northwest
Public Lands
General Sparks
We are the boys and the Harrison campaign memory
The piece recalls a peace era while praising the campaign spirit and protectionist stance. It contrasts free traders with wages research by Mr. Grierson of the Great Western railway in England. He collected European railway labor wages from thirty shillings to eighteen shillings.
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Protection
Mr. Grierson
Great Western Railway
England
Europe
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