Bryan receives Democratic nomination with 16 to 1 platform
William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska is unanimously nominated for president on a platform opposing imperialism militarism and trusts and supporting free coinage of silver at 16 to 1. The day features massive demonstrations with Bryan supporters and speeches by Hill Daniels Pattison and Wise as the convention affirms unity and the Chicago platform. Webster Davis announces his switch to the Democratic ticket and the vice presidential race remains to be decided.
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Democratic Platform Denounces Imperialism and Trusts
The Democratic platform urges opposition to imperialism from Porto Rico to the Philippines, condemns war aims and colonial policy, and calls for a strong anti trust program, tariff reform, and a return to bimetallic money with silver and gold at 16 to 1. It defends the Monroe Doctrine and favors non coercive diplomacy.
Platform Declares Democratic Labor Principles and Policies
The passage outlines Democratic views on monetary reform opposing national bank currency, favoring retirement of national bank notes, direct election of senators, government by arbitration, a Department of Labor, pensions for veterans, and U S canal control. It condemns Republican alliances, asserts sympathy for South Africa, calls for reduced war taxes, and urges unity across party lines to support the platform.
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Vice Presidential Prospects Stir At Democratic Convention
In Kansas City on July 6, Alabama will yield to Florida as R D McDonald of Florida places Eliot Danforth of New York in nomination. Stevenson gains support as a safe candidate who can beat Towne, while Towne’s candidacy remains under pressure amid a conference committee move. The party signals a conference with the Populists, likely pushing Towne as the sole acceptable choice.
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Allies Eye Relief Force in Peking Crisis
London July 8 The allied effort for relief of foreign garrisons in Peking stalls as dispatches show about 18 000 troops available with no clear plan for further advances The southern provinces have effectively seceded forming a confederacy with Nanking as capital and Japan viewed as key to supplying needed forces.
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Germany Demands Full Satisfaction From China For Murder
Berlin July 8 Emperor William after Count von Buelow statement on the Chinese crisis resolved to send armed forces in numbers of thousands and deploy additional battleships to secure full satisfaction for Baron von Ketteler's death. The plan faces constitutional limits but enjoys strong press backing. Foreign office notes rising trouble in Shan Tung.
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Legations Under Fire Courier From Peking Arrives
A Peking courier reports a desperate situation on June 18 with Baron von Ketteler killed at the Tsung-li Yamen and his secretary escaping. Most legations except British German and Italian are destroyed and diplomats seek refuge at the British legation under fire. Captain McCalla estimates 50,000 troops needed to relieve the minister in Peking.
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