Republican financial plank at the national convention
A lengthy dispatch outlines the middle west victory in shaping the Republican financial plank. It contrasts eastern calls for a firm gold standard with Iowa and other midwest states backing a mixed system with silver as international money, all while preserving parity with gold. The committee on resolutions shows broad gold support with states listed as ready to vote accordingly.
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Utah Delegations Split Over Gold Standard Plank
The Utah delegation shows a near even split with Carter urging protest against a gold plank and Mantle arguing silver men must leave if gold is adopted. Brown leads a pro silver stance, while others threaten to walk out if gold is declared. AP tabulates the division: 830 gold standard, 66 free silver, 804 against free silver without gold mention, 154 doubtful.
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New York Delegation Split Over Platt Leadership
The New York delegation clash centered on removing chairman Platt and backing Depew. Miller faced opposition, while Thurlow Weed Barnes denounced him, and Senator Raines attacked Miller. A lengthy money resolution caused division, with southern Illinois opposing gold mentions and Chicago editors arguing over gold’s role in the platform.
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Struggle Over Finance Dominates McKinley Convention Scene
The convention shows no real bloc against McKinley as Reed Morton Allison and Quay supporters stay loyal while the key battle centers on the tariff plank and finance. Foraker hints at protection with McKinley law unchanged, and delegates discuss woman suffrage and immigration limits amid party unity on tariff.
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Turpie in Favor The Hoosier Vote and Commencements
Indiana college commencement notes across Crawfordsville Bloomington Jeffersonville Kokomo and more report ex representative Turpie favored by voters for the Hoosier democratic fund vote. Bynum comments and college commencements at Wabash Indiana University center church Baldwin contest and alumni events detailed. Deaths of Dr H Ferguson Rev B Frazee Simon P Thompson and Captain William Cooper noted with local demonstrations and incidents in Kokomo and Delphi.
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