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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1900
Page
1
New York World reports total American trade valued at 270 million with 40.5 million net profit to traders at 15 percent. Balance to imperialism stands at negative 509,344,500, with 50 million to 150 million figures cited as part of the trade totals.
A London dispatch reports that an executive committee forming a pacifist body has issued a resolution critical of the premier’s reply to Kruger and Steyn. The resolution claims the war aims to destroy the independence of Dutch colonies and predicts united protests by opponents of the war.
Topeka reports Bank Commissioner Breidenthal warns the new currency bill could enable an endless chain of banks. He explains a scheme where $53,000 cash buys $50,000 in bonds to back an initial bank’s circulation, then uses proceeds and further funds to finance successive banks, potentially continuing indefinitely unless the currency comptrailer blocks it.
A Kansas Populist notes the shift as public ownership moves from being seen as a populist vagary to a widely endorsed position among Republicans who claim it is not a political question. The remark reflects changing party attitudes toward public ownership.
Ex Governor St John replies in the Atchison Champion with a satirical critique of how the Devil would run a newspaper. He imagines a sinister blend of propaganda, favoritism, corruption, and imperialism, praising tyranny while condemning reform and criticising rivals. The piece ends noting Joan P. St. Joan of Olathe, Kas.
Sigmund Zeisler argues against retaining the Philippines, framing it as a fight over whether Congress and the president may wield tyrannical power over oppressed peoples. He contends giving up the Philippines would cause little loss and cites Justice Woods on the flag’s symbolism of stars.
In Topeka the Populist Democrat and Silver Republican committees discussed a claim that J W Orr warned railroads would spend 50000 to defeat nominee David Martin for associate justice. Orr published an absolute denial saying Martin’s name was not mentioned and he would support his nomination.
Our Mr. Lesh returns from Eastern markets with the most complete line of clothing and furnishings for men and boys. Stock includes clothing hats caps and all spring and summer wear in latest patterns. The shop is busy shelving items and invites customers to visit, view prices, and enjoy an interesting experience.
A Chicago Record digest notes that upcoming Congress faces tariff and expansion clashes tied to reciprocity treaties, Hawaii admission, and Puerto Rican tariff laws. It highlights regional splits among Republicans and the sugar tax as a steady revenue source, while contrasting with war-time patriotism reported by the New York World.
Correspondent Winston Churchill describes the closing events around Lady Smith, noting the sublime and melancholy features of the war on the republics and the exposure of the dead bodies of the fallen in the conflict.
The New York Journal reports that Puerto Rico's condition is dire as free government pauperizes the people and constitutional guarantees falter. Leading Puerto Ricans nationwide oppose alms as a ruse to suppress rights while Congress advances colonial control and limits American capital flows.
Fr. Scott Lantern questions the president's stance and actions in the Philippines, arguing that decades of policy and bloodshed contradict supposed public support. The critic urges scrutiny of the president's claimed confidence in Filipino desires.
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