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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1900
Page
1
A Kansas City Times reflection on a defeated Democrat who remains steadfast, arguing the party’s principles endure amid imperialism, trusts, and war. The piece extols perseverance, conscience as compass, and the belief that justice and right will prevail in time.
A Ram’s Horn cartoon depicts Mammon on a throne holding the world and a dollar-marked epter, surrounded by provisions, groceries, and goods. A soldier, a burly policeman, and a laborer with a worn dinner-pail face the ruler as the laborer pleads, hinting McKinley’s Philippine purchases driving the nation deeper into debt.
Eastern Democrats discuss reorganizing the party dropping silver questions and other pop ideas. Hoke Smith urges adopting a platform like the Republican one. Critics warn such moves would betray principles for spoils and lose Western support.
McKinley s attorney general Griggs says the federal government cannot legislate against or regulate trusts, leaving regulation to states. James Dill argues states cannot regulate trusts and Congress must act, urging a uniform national framework or creation of national corporations under federal oversight with state police and tax powers. He distinguishes good and bad trusts, insisting only national ownership would make trusts beneficial.
A New York meeting of step company representatives decided to raise steel billets from 18.50 to 30 per ton. Major firms were present and the move, discussed before the election, was postponed until after the polls. Additional steel product price increases are expected.
Russia proclaims a conquest based seizure of a riverside strip opposite British and German settlements in China. The piece casts doubt on Congress curbing the trusts and hints at political opposition to the move.
Chicago reports a flat 1 cent per pound increase on beef pork and mutton. The Chronicle estimates 39 million dollars added income for packers over a year while retailers raise consumer prices up to 25 percent. Packets justify the move as justified by trade conditions, not election related.
Opie Read, famed Republican raconteur, will pen a Kansas novel. Mennonites plan a McPherson bank with $50000 capital. Henry Allen, Stanley's private secretary, reportedly offered a Cuba job and may accept. Topeka officials aim to curb social clubs seen as drinking venues, likely a temporary issue.
A Kansas Populist suggests that the elements backing Bryan this year will not unite again in another presidential contest. He predicts the Eastern Democracy will regain control of the national organization and lead the party along conservative lines. He foresees Populists and Western Democrats finding a new home.
Republicans warn the legislature will pass an antifusion law forbidding printing the same names under two party headings on one ballot. The move aims to end fusion by blocking dual tickets, with Populists and Democrats debating allegiance and possible shifts to socialist alignment.
In campaign discourse Republicans claim McKinley will end the Philippine war. instead he plans a stronger effort and may seek British help to suppress the Filipino junta in Hong Kong, signaling a possible U S Britain alliance amid ongoing rebellion.
A Kansas Populist predicts a future third party distinctly socialist in character. He says past third parties featured limited socialistic ideas, but the next party will demand public ownership of all monopolies and rally the people to that standard. He asserts broad public support will emerge.
Former employees claim Spreckles Refining Company defrauded the government of 8 million dollars and importers were swindled out of 4 million. Federal officials in Philadelphia are said to be evading reporters amid the charges.
As results arrive by freight, the tally shows many counties electing fusionists while Republicans claimed broader wins. The mood suggests a complex post election landscape with mixed triumphs across jurisdictions.
A note from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch expresses great happiness that Governor Ted is pleased McKinley was pulled through, signaling relief and political reassurance.
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