20 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1899
Page
1
In Chicago, President McKinley warned that times are too good and prosperity may overheat. He fears a chill of panic could follow the current feverish activity, and a panic next year would not suit him. Kansas Populist.
A Kansas Populist notes the Tur treaty with the Sultan of the Sulu islands would be called an agreement and not require Senate ratification. He mocks McKinley could similarly label an alliance with England as an agreement. He asserts a tacit agreement already exists between the two nations.
The Burlington Courier notes a Republican campaign book quoting Lincoln about consent to govern and compares past and present party principles. The piece questions current Republican imperialist actions regarding the Philippine islands and whether the party still honors Lincoln's sentiment.
Exuberant antiwar rhetoric from Republican papers is contrasted with pacifist and capitalist critiques. The Pittsburg Kansan mocks war supporters while National Watchman warns of imperial powers profiting from overseas conflict and China becoming a manufacturing hub, risking harm to workers and Christians.
A satirical poem by Winnie Bit from New Era Springfield Ohio mocks expansionist rhetoric toward the Sultan of Sulu. It critiques colonial pretensions, polygamy, and price of peace with a provocative, biting verse.
A Pittsburg Kansan item mocks recruitment for US volunteers to the Philippines. It notes Lieutenant White left with sixty five colored youths and criticizes white men being sought, arguing many prefer safety over service and questioning imperialist fervor.
Delos Walker of Oklahoma City cites Ireland’s phrase to praise Grover Cleveland for his tariff stance and bold Venezuelan arbitrage stand while noting sharp criticism from rivals. The piece recalls Cleveland’s 1870s political shifts, alliance with Republicans on bonds and silver, and England’s reaction to his stance on arbitration and naval power.
A. M. Dewey, cousin of the admiral and U S labor department agent, spoke to Spokane union workers declaring himself Socialist and supporting national paternalism with government ownership of industries. He argued unrest stems from capital and labor antagonism and urged socialism, while disavowing labor violence in the Couer d Alene riots.
Secretary Coburn urges Kansas farmers to focus on corn production amid market uncertainties. He stresses practical steps, cites weather patterns, and calls for coordinated state guidance in response to rising input costs.
The piece lauds Grover Cleveland for a just arbitration ended with moral clarity. It contrasts a nation of giants with a clean record against brutal acts by others, praising bold, principled action over imperial aggression and urging recognition of righteousness in defense of home and liberty. DELos WALKER.
A Kansas Populist comments that Stanley appointed Republican judges to the railroad court, praising their protection of railroads. He notes residents of New Albany in Wilson County petitioned for passenger trains to stop there, but Crum, C. J. ruled the Frisco need not stop. The speaker calls the railroad court a great gift for railroads.
Oklahoma City Champion reports that there are several million more people in the nation who believe in the consent of the governed than the administration anticipated when it began its current policy.
Senator Youne remarks that Roberts is very much a polygamist and contrasts it with the real example in that line the Sultan of Sulu, urging the public to see the contrast with McKinley’s era.
Jon Hopson is making a great fight on Cy Leland but we wager Cy will continue to manipulate the Republican party in Kansas for some time yet.
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