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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1896
Page
3
A lengthy letter argues extortion is worse than corruption and praises reform, urging independence from office seekers and party lines. It critiques the National Democratic stance, favors free coinage and broader money supply, and warns banks against precipitating panics while condemning gold standard limitations. The writer attacks populist hysteria and defends national sovereignty in monetary policy.
The text argues the US should compel the treasury to pay gold for treasury notes and issue silver alongside, claiming such money supply would curb raids on gold. It contends that demand and prices rise when money circulates, while unemployment limits purchasing power and lowers prices.
The text discusses farm prices remaining low and farmers blamed for overproduction or bad crops. It likens agricultural hardship to weather, saying it both must frost before rain and rain before frost, suggesting farmers face unavoidable cycles and unclear causes for distress.
The piece argues not to be discouraged and urges farmers to enter politics, opposing bank power and tariff dust. It stresses sound money, bonds redeemable in coin, and paying debts in coin according to the contract, declaring no repudiation in the bond and urging unity with the people over corporate interests.
If 60 cent dollars arose under free coinage of silver, silver would not gain value and silver barons would not become richer as critics claim. A debt payable in dollars fixes value similarly to a debt in wheat buses, so the dollar amount stays equivalent. Give Shylock this one pound of flesh.
The passage argues against debt existence and notes payment in gold or silver coins. It references a Shylock style bond and the demand for a pound of flesh as a metaphor for strict contractual enforcement in the United States.
Fragmentary remarks discuss life insurance holders facing cheaper dollars and oppose silver exports. The passage hints at alleged manipulation or a “bug under the chip” but offers no concrete facts, names, places, dates, or outcomes.
The text argues the key money issue is currency control rather than minting free coinage. It contends silver alone cannot meet demand from population and business and calls for government paper money. It also asserts railroad regulation is ineffective and that control requires government ownership or substantial stake to force reasonable rules through competition.
The text argues that rising prices reflect growing industry and wealth while money volume lags, causing stagnation if money is hoarded. It asserts price declines when money shrinks and calls for government action to increase the money supply to sustain an expanding population and economy, noting banks won’t suffice.
A Philadelphia American issue surveys the May Interstate Commerce Commission session on government ownership of railways. It cites a majority report warning of over capitalization and favoritism, while noting a minority push for ownership and arguing such control could curb discriminations and improve labor relations, with costs and debt not to be ignored.
A protest against inflammatory labels used for silver supporters by the Eastern press and Southern papers. The writer urges calm, rational discourse and argues that abuse masks a lack of substantive argument rather than genuine economic debate.
The text criticizes Southern newspaper editors who vilify friends and neighbors for political views. It argues that abuse should proceed, likening it to the “silver craze” and fanaticism, and notes some claim to support from those they rely on.
A Minneapolis serial excerpt presents the United States Constitution Article 1 Section 8 granting Congress power to coin money and regulate its value. It quotes authorities including Tiffany on Constitutional Law and Judge Martin, Ackerman, Kellogg, and Sir James Mackay on money by law and sovereign authority regardless of material.
Nevada Director notes that nations like Canada and England show large postal savings systems with billions in deposits. The People’s Party supports the plan while Postmaster General Wanamaker pushes for safe deposit options amid banking opposition.
The letter argues that free coinage would not raise wages or employment. It cites high wages in some sectors, widespread unemployment, and collapsing farm values since silver demonetization. It warns of contraction leading to serfdom if gold standard prevails, urging reform and resistance to goldocracy.
Dr O F Taylor argues in The Medical World for recall as a remedy to political stagnation. He describes how England uses referenda and suggests the U S adopt an imperative mandate allowing constituents to remove officers by signed recall documents. He criticizes excessive taxation and legislative inertia, urging direct voter power.
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