Farmers Shape Tariff Drive Behind McKinley Bill
The 1890 McKinley tariff followed a farmers led push sparked by Whitelaw Reid of The Tribune. In 1887 farmers nationwide sent about 5000 letters demanding direct protection, urging duties on barley potatoes onions cabbage hay beans peas eggs poultry vegetables and wool plus sugar reform to defend agriculture from foreign competition.
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Silence on State Banks and Convict Labor in Democratic States
Special Correspondence from New York notes President Cleveland's silence on reestablishing state banks and wildcat currency, recalls 1858 bank failures, and highlights how convict labor and labor concerns fuel scrutiny of the Democratic Party. It cites past vetoes by Cleveland and discusses southern convict camps and agricultural department actions under Republican leadership.
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Beers and Sickles oppose Cleveland in Democratic split
General Sickles urges old soldiers not to back Grover Cleveland and praises E O Beers for urging a new campaign to defend veterans rights. Beers recalls Cleveland’s war record while criticizing his service choices and party loyalties.
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German Bribery Attempt to Break U S Reciprocity Treaty
The article details a German scheme to induce South American governments to end reciprocity treaties with the United States. It reports an offer of $50,000 a year to Santo Domingo President Heureux to end the pact, and a U S response denying bribery and warning of retaliation.
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Cost of Living Under McKinley Tariff Debated
A senate committee of Democrats and Republicans examined the cost of living under the McKinley tariff. They found prices fell in most categories but food rose due to foreign demand. The report lists reductions across clothing, fuel, metals, lumber, drugs, and house goods with overall lower costs.
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