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Newspaper
Indiana Democrat
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1900
Page
4
The PH Democrat is a weekly newspaper published every Wednesday morning by Ditoonar Punnisutne Company. It claims to be the only Democratic paper in Indiana County with circulation near 1,500 and subscription terms of 91 cents per year in advance.
A Indiana Pa column denounces claims that advocating Filipino independence is disloyal. It cites William Jennings Bryan arguing the Declaration remains a guide, condemns oppression in Cuba and the Philippines, and asserts Filipinos resist tyranny without external prodding, stressing liberty as a God given right.
A Chicago dispatch claimed Senator Marion Butler would back McKinley, prompting denials from Butler and party managers. The Nebraska Independent wired Butler for comment, and Butler from Raleigh officially denied the report, reaffirming support for Bryan and the Populist ticket. He stated no switch, remaining a Populist and urging nomination of a candidate on August 27.
The Chicago Chronicle notes McKinley has publicly endorsed every historical money position in U S currency debates. It argues Republicans risk scrutiny and counterdq when citing his views, as he could appeal to gold standard, silver Republicans, or Populists.
Our Regular Correspondent reports on McKinley resisting troop withdrawal from China while reinforcing Manila, and on Senator Gorman’s planned Maryland return to bolster the campaign. The piece cites Illinois votes for Democrats, GOP splits, and opposition to imperialism, trusts, and labor unrest as factors shaping the fall race. It argues German and labor concerns may help Democrats and warns of a possible money scare tied to gold and foreign loans.
Manattan Kan Aug 24 Bryan opened at 10 30 a m addressing a large Republican leaning crowd. He warned imperialism requires a big army and attacked trusts while advocating a government that gives the poor hope and protects the wealthy from robbery. He urged a government of the people and cited scriptural guardrails against empire.
A Macon Georgia audience reads a biting column repeating charges against Mack and Mark, accusing them of old tricks, frauds, and bossed controls. The piece singles out shaping narratives, intact with a critical stance on political graft and “you must” rhetoric. The tone underscores persistent distrust of entrenched leaders and combines.
The Indianapolis speech clarifies Mr Bryan's clearly defined programme aimed at the masses not swayed by greed and glory. The speech evidently influenced the independent press and public opinion nationwide, per the St Louis Post dispatch.
The Philadelphia Times critiques Mark Hanna and the Republican platform, arguing trusts drive campaigns and expand power. It notes Theodore Roosevelt, Taylor, and the Kansas City convention, praising Col. J. M. Guffey for shaping the Pennsylvania delegation and steering Stevenson’s nomination. The piece contrasts expansionist aims with domestic neglect.
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