31 Jul 1896
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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1896
Page
1
A discussion contrasts tariff goals with revenue and protective aims. Democrats push tariffs mainly for revenue, Republicans for industry protection, both endorsing taxes totaling about $500.9 million to fund government. The speaker asserts home manufacturers tax the public, estimating a $4.5 billion burden, equivalent to ten governments, urging direct taxation as a fairer option.
A jaunt through the era’s party quarrels reveals Henry C. Payne of Milwaukee and the Kansas discourse on finance, silver, and protection. The letters critique Hanna as a reform of the tariff while Cleveland eyes a possible third ticket in the floated political rearrangements.
A Cincinnati Enquirer report from Anderson, Indiana notes Smith resignations in Cleveland’s cabinet and Atlanta Journal backing Bryan. It covers free coinage momentum among farmers and workers, Doxey’s factory ties, and Sewall’s modest wealth and railroad interests, with a $1659 tax assessment.
The piece argues Bryan represents a radical anti monopoly stance within the Democratic platform and praises his appeal to anti gold standard forces. It predicts his election prospects, notes press desertion by monopoly interests, and claims Bryan supports direct legislation and populist-leaning reforms amid a bitter campaign.
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