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Newspaper
Greensburg Standard
Location
Greensburg, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
5
The Late Senator Daniel W. Voorhees of Indiana condemned a group described as surly sentries who guard partisan positions, framing them as obstacles to open political discussion and public access to debate.
Strong statement on the uncontrollable march of progress and national growth. The text asserts the northern democracy will mobilize money votes and bread in unity with the southern democracy to acquire an island, claiming the American people will not wage war on Divine Providence.
On February 14 1859 supporters celebrated Oregon statehood after congress passed the bill. Daniel Voorhees spoke from Brown's Hotel balcony praising expansionist aims, stating the US should pursue Cuba and denouncing opposition as obstructionist. Joseph Lane introduced him and a copy of the address was provided to Judge W C L Taylor.
The Indiana platform denounces imperialism and Cuban policy with a biting arraignment of the administration. It endorses the Chicago platform and Bryan while avoiding property confiscation and gravity of law talk, praised for its terseness and vigor despite Bryanian constraints.
Bryan declares no crises or obstacles will defeat a patriotic people ready to meet emergencies. He asserts each generation improves the nation and will better perform the work of progress. Delivered July 15 1896 during a reception in Salem Isis.
The New York Tribune notes Bryan supported ratification of the peace treaty with Spain mainly to gain political points and campaign material, not from any higher motives.
The author condemns Bryan’s acceptance speech for scuttle policy claims in the Philippines. It argues Bryan distorts history by accusing U S. government of theft and oppression while defending traditional expansion and self government limits. It notes Bryan’s portrayal of republic subjects and immigration voting rules as flawed.
The present state administration pays debt ahead of time saving thousands in interest. The Taggart Kern combination controls Indianapolis and has spent all income, owes large bills, and borrows to cover ordinary expenses. Public preference should favor economy over reckless extravagance.
Chairman Jones is described as the arithmetical Grosvenor of the Democratic party facing a tougher task than the Ohio Athenian, with figures deemed less reliable.
The Taggart faction aims for possession of the Indiana state house while depleting Indianapolis treasury. Mr. Bryan’s Indiana departure for notification is marked by a notable drop in public curiosity to see and hear him.
The passage frames democracy through opposition to the ruling group, using phrases like anti-administration and the call for change. It contrasts being in power with being out, signaling a push for political renewal and accountability.
An Indiana Tammany would be the certain result of democratic suc cess in this state.
The President argues for full congressional authority over U S territories and taxes local areas, opposing Bryanite attacks on government without consent or representation. He cites Porto Rico and the Philippines, praising liberty, order, and prosperity under Republican policy and pledges re election.
John W. Stout returns from business trip to Kentucky Virginia and Ohio. Miss Gertrude Ray visits Mrs. Howard Chinoweth in Clarksburg. The Grays wear new uniforms. Mrs. Ida Branton committed to Richmond insane asylum. For sale five room house on two large lots with fruit and shrubbery priced at 900 dollars. The Kingston Band plans a water mela and ice cream festival at Kingston next Thursday. W B Ketchum learns of seven year old Mary Mantle's death in Richmond Virginia. Cincinnati plans a monster fall celebration from September 19 to 29 highlighting industrial progress. Indiana basks in prosperity and rail lines, expecting large Cincinnati exodus in September.
The Manapolis Journal quotes Hon. Frank B. Burke addressing a Democratic audience on imperialism and militarism. He asserts the McKinley administration estimates 10,000,000 soldiers and could summon them by act of Congress, then jokes he should be treated for nervous women, warning of recruiting office pressures.
A Chicago Times Herald brief notes Bryan photographed in a torn field seeking a red ear. The item suggests an investigative or curious local scene with minimal detail.
Ex governor Myron H. McCord of New Mexico writes from Washington praising Peruna for catarrh. He notes quick relief from cold symptoms and throat irritation after one bottle and urges others to begin treatment now, claiming no substitutes work and offering a free catarrh book from Dr Hartman in Columbus Ohio.
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