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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1900
Page
9
Crawfordville Indiana resident General Lew Wallace, long critical of the Republican administration, declares support for President McKinley and the entire Republican ticket. He labels Bryan insincere, opposes free silver, and holds Bryan responsible for Filipino casualties and renewed fighting there.
A compilation of Kansas and Missouri voters expresses shifting support toward McKinley, citing expansion, gold discoveries, and favorable policy as reasons. People like J C Wakefield and J B Robinson switch from Bryan to McKinley, while others defend the party line or defend imperial policy. The collection includes farmers, bankers, lawyers, teachers, and journalists voicing loyalty to the straight Republican ticket.
The Rooulder County Herald leaves the Republican fold to support the McKinley administration. It criticizes the free silver cry, praises Bryan as sincere yet mistaken on this point, and warns that free silver fears could unsettle Eastern business and trigger a financial crisis comparable to 1803. There is strong emphasis on party switch and economic risk.
Former minister to Italy Wayne McVeagh says he cannot support the Democratic party. He cites Chicago platform of 1886 and distrust of current Democratic leaders. He aligns with McKinley on foreign policy and gold standard, endorsing Republican stance.
Ex-Congressman Charles H. Page of Providence declares he will not vote for Bryan, calling him not a Democrat and accusing him of populistic tricks. He defends the Supreme Court and criticizes party leaders for not opposing Bryan strongly, while reaffirming his Democratic allegiance.
James Evans of Chicago writes that a Gulf States Democrat will vote Republican for the first time, denouncing Bryan and McKinley as the patriotic choice. He argues Southerners face state issues best handled by the government, calling McKinley “something more than a man after an office.”
A list of Michigan residents and their views rallying to McKinley era Republican expansion and anti Bryan finance ideas. Names include Ferris Fitch Pontiac ex Democratic chief, McClintock Laingsburg, Johnston Leslie, Nesbitt Schoolcraft, Snyder Fulton, Buckhout Kalamazoo, Rowe Kalamazoo, Powers Scotts, Milliman Scotts, Broad Warrior Springs, Phippen Owosso, Hudson Marcellus, Williams Vicksburg, Prolo Vicksburg, Broad, Smith Marshall, Newhouse Stanton Clipper, Lear Grand Ledge, Simpson Grand Ledge, Truax Wayland, Hunton Grand Haven, Bostwick Union City, Barrett Union City, Morrell Union City, Blair Union City, Cooper Union City, with motives ranging from prosperity to expansion and opposition to free silver.
Colonel Morton of Fargo a longtime Democrat who once served on General Sherman's staff and led Minnesota's Democratic State Committee says Democrats who voted against Bryan in 1896 are not lining up for the free silver advocate in his region. He warns Bryan's election would jeopardize farmers finances and national honor, contrasting low interest loans he cites with past rates and criticizing imperialist attitudes.
W Hellman, head of the Nevada Bank of San Francisco and Farmers' & Merchants' Bank of Los Angeles, declares he is a lifelong Democrat but opposes Bryan. He warns the 16 to 1 bullion standard would disrupt values, hurt labor and industry, and says expansion and McKinley’s re election would keep California trade growing. He emphasizes pride in American land and fears Bryan’s policies would harm the economy.
A compilation of endorsements and reversals shows varied reactions to Bryan and McKinley. Figures including W. A. Paulson, Morgan Green, Jay Williams, W. G. McChesney, and others discuss monetary policy, imperialism, and political loyalty. Several speakers switch allegiances, citing prosperity under McKinley and concerns over inflation and democracy.
A list of prominent African American leaders and publications sign a statement denying any anti McKinley stance by the National Afro American Association. They affirm broad support for the Republican administration and call for continued backing of McKinley and Roosevelt in the upcoming election. Names and affiliations span The Appeal Chicago The Age New York and others across the country.
A large group of Silver Republicans in Denver led by Qol A W Hogle Capt Mon Brooks and others announce a straight-out Republican club to back President McKinley. They argue the Silver Republican party cannot survive the current campaign and unite to aid the Republican ticket in Arapahoe county.
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