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Newspaper
Fairfield Tribune
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
4
The Democrats of Iowa's First Congressional District will meet in Keokuk July 10 1900 at 11 A M to nominate a candidate for Congress and to elect a new congressional committee. Representation is based on the 1898 vote for Hon D J ODonnell and includes Des Moines Henry Jefferson Louisa Van Buren Washington counties.
The piece reviews the Philadelphia political platform, accusing the Democratic program of vague aims on the Nicaragua canal, tariffs, trusts, and imperialism. It mocks promises of prosperity tied to empty pledges, notes silence on funding, and questions how six years of policy would be enacted. It challenges claims about corporate co operation and Hague treaty statements, and critiques McKinley era diplomacy with Britain and South Africa.
The piece rails at political figures Hanna Platt and McKinley while noting Roosevelt clashes and Philippine delays. It cites Dole’s Kansas City link, Clark’s Montana lead, and Manila civil government slated for September 1. It also questions Cuban theft schemes and German editor dissent.
The piece critiques a political platform urging self rule for Porto Rico and the Philippines with ambiguous pledges. It argues the document hedges on sovereignty depending on a Supreme Court ruling and labels the overall stance vague on monopoly and imperialism while reusing the international slogan familiar from four years ago.
The Republican platform proclaims postwar prosperity under McKinley, adherence to gold standard, and opposition to free silver. It calls for protective tariffs, civil service efficiency, expansion of trade, naval strength, and territorial development including New Mexico Arizona Oklahoma and Hawaii. It pledges gradual war debt reduction and open door policy with emphasis on domestic labor, immigration control, and road and water rights.
Dr. D B Cargile of Washita Indian Territory reports Mrs Brewer cured after years of scrofula and terrible sores. The notice touts Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier and remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It purifies the blood stimulates liver kidneys and bowels and builds strength. Only 50 cents from Geo D Clarke, druggist. Guaranteed.
The piece argues Senator Platt secured Roosevelt’s nomination over Hanna, despite doubts about Roosevelt’s strength and independence. It criticizes Roosevelt’s record as governor and his public image, labeling him a weak vice presidential pick, while depicting McKinley as a trusted but burdensome head of a weak ticket.
William J. Bryan predicts victory in 1900, claims support in Indiana Ohio New York and the Pacific coast stronger than 1896. James K. Jones endorses Bryan and cites strong prospects in Kansas Colorado Dakotas and Kentucky Maryland and Ohio.
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