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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1895
Page
2
The Lawrence World and other papers denounce sound money arguments as hollow and expose Republican figures in Kansas for corrupt practices and favoritism toward the redeemers. The discourse covers silver, bi metalism, and possible shifts in party leadership ahead of elections.
London Financial News discusses rising American irritation with Britain's monetary policy. It cites Senator Lodge opposing free coinage and warns that a U S silver shift could reshape global trade, risking gold barriers and harming American and British interests alike. The piece notes potential moves like coinage of Mexican dollars and calls for American monetary independence.
A Kansas crowd debated free silver and sound money as bankers and politicians faced criticism for favoring gold. The account notes Governor Morrill praising bankers, calls to tighten laws, distrust of bank exams, and accusations surrounding a pupil letter case linked to Dr Todd.
The Kansas City Star reports that the Democratic state central committee in Topeka adjourned without action. A legal question on selecting a chief justice was referred to a lawyers’ committee, with four added pending the decision. Riggs pressed for free silver but was ruled out of order. 26 members attended.
A compilation of opinions on labor, wages, competition, and monopoly from the era. Included are excerpts arguing that equal opportunity without privilege would raise wages to fair levels, critiques of capitalism, and notes on political party conventions, silver currency talk, and a proposed railroad cooperative. Figures named include Ohio voices and local editors in Springfield and Bellaire.
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