We Shall Have an Emperor in Washington Soon
The piece cites Yale president Arthur T. Hadley warning that without a stronger public conscience the United States will yield to an imperial presidency in Washington within twenty five years. It laments low morals in politics and business, calls for public sentiment to restrain trusts, and notes Kansas City Journal’s denial of Hadley’s speech.
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Arthur T. Hadley
Yale University
Old South Church
Boston
Washington
The
Kansas City Journal
Hadley
One on God's Side Is a Majority
From The Commoner, quoted by Bryan’s paper, the author recalls Wendell Phillips: one on God's side is a majority. He argues no civil society can exist without willing submission and equal justice, and that truth and fairness prevail even when in the minority. May reference patriotic principle and history.
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Bryan
Wendell Philips
Phlips
Towne or Hill Then Fusion to Reform Democrats
A Kansas column debates possible presidential nominees Hill of New York and Towne as reform candidates. It argues Hill would renew Clevelandism, while Towne offers true reform and populist support. A new fusion name may unite Democrats and Populists against Republicanism, with Towne or Hill shaping the party’s direction.
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Hill
New York
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Charles A. Tune
Washington
Towne
Bryan
Congress
House
Senate
Paul
Moses
Kansas
Republic
Senator Allen
Nebraska
Allen
Stanley
South
Webb McNall
Fusion Party
Reform
Hull’s push for army rise linked to Philippine profits
Congressman Hull chaired military affairs as the bill for army growth moved forward. He argued for the increase citing personal financial interest tied to the Philippine Lumber and Development Company, insisting protection of his company’s investments amid political conditions.
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Congressman Hull
Philippines
Philippine Lumber and Development Company
Fhow
Campaign remarks on Bryan McKinley and Philippines policy
The speaker claims a company halted its plans during the campaign and warned stockholders that election of Bryan would deter investment in the Philippines while McKinley would attract funds. He calls Congressman Hull a hypocrite, noting several other lawmakers share the same infamy despite reluctance to admit it.
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Tennessee
Bryan
Philippines
McKinley
Hull
Congress
Scandal of Extravagance and Republican Critics
The New York Press apologizes for the scandal of extravagance in the Republican congress while noting reform is late. The Cleveland Leader counters patriotism with frugality, citing rising government costs for soldiers pensions and ships. Both papers rail against extravagance under Republican leaders as public meals at the Red Light sell for 20 cents.
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Bryan
New York
Republican Congress
Cleveland
New York Press
Cleveland Leader
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