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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1899
Page
1
A colorful collage of commentary from editors and readers on McKinley era policy. It cites Senator Teller, Associate Justice Allen, Governor Pingree, and reactions to imperialism, taxation, and the Philippine question while lampooning media and business power as critics call for reform and accountability.
The speaker Reed jokes about expansion and appropriations, quipping how a small bill prompts questions about funding. Uncle Joe Cannon recalls economy mistakes, noting the President could spend money on Malays and yellow bellies. A $300,000 Philadelphia expo bill triggers a warning that the President might veto and buy 150,000 yellow bellies.
The Missouri World notes that belief in People's party principles is rising with 3,000,000 reformers in the U.S. today, a million more than spring 1896. Reformers will unite in a new organization separate from old parties, and all reformers should keep working to gain converts while expecting eventual unity of action.
The Mississippi governor enforces a policy against gold payment clauses in corporate bonds. He requires bonds to be payable in legal tender money, arguing legal tender is acceptable for both people and corporations. The stance, backed by a constitutional provision, aims to standardize bond payments nationwide.
The Flaming Sword in Chicago argues that contemporary philanthropy mirrors biblical times with public donations and alms. It condemns millionaires diverting funds to colleges as moral corruption, claiming since January 1898 over 14.9 million dollars have been siphoned via competitive dishonesty to American colleges and universities.
Some Republicans claim the legislature's extra session is illegal arguing no extraordinary emergency warranted it. The shift to Republican power and lack of corporate curb legislation in two years is viewed as a pending calamity greater than cattle diseases or grasshopper plagues by the Kansas Commoner.
Governor Pingree replies that his attendance at the Cincinnati reform conference is unlikely due to the Michigan legislature being in session, but expresses strong support for direct legislation. The event aims to unite reform forces nationwide.
A sharp reflection by John Hemp hill on societal peril and growing wealth disparity. The metaphor likens rich men amassing fortunes to standing atop volcanoes, with eruptions predicted to ruin both wealth and status as tensions mount.
Jerry Simpson arrives in Washington and, en route to the east from Kansas City, says his brief remaining term will be active. He promises remarks on the administration’s friends and affairs and plans to speak on the army reorganization bill, aiming to ruffle regular officers.
A legislature is urged to pass a mortgage foreclosure law that would wipe out the debt. The editorial argues thousands are held down for life by current laws and questions why lawmakers have delayed action for years. It contends the measure is right and should prevail.
Lawrence World editorial argues the United States failed to honorably treat American Indians, noting past wars killed most populations. It questions assimilation prospects with Filipinos, suggesting they would likely be killed off, reflecting harsh imperial attitudes.
A critical take notes Republicans harsh on Populists for a railroad bill after opposing it, then praising it once enacted, concluding that pleasing Republicans is nearly impossible.
The quote notes that people elect lawmakers yet endure laws they oppose because they lack power to veto unsuitable ones. It reflects on democratic process, citizen responsibility, and the tension between representation and policy outcome. Salt Lake City installment cites the Living Issues column.
The Topeka Capital reports 1800 applicants for 1000 Havana police positions, with all candidates described as Americans, suggesting rapid Americanization of Cuba's police force.
Lawrence World Telegram letter to editor mocks using grand titles for a railroad commissioner. The writer argues naming Lit Crum chief justice is overblown and unnecessary.
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