Protection Stance in Tariff Debates Highlights Farmer Impact
A historical critique compares McKinley tariffs with the Mills bill, noting 188 duty increases and 145 decreases while asserting overall gains for farmers. It cites wool markets, rising global output, and price pressure, arguing that tariff removal would worsen farmer’s market exposure to foreign competition.
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Troy Times
Boston Commercial Bulletin
Bond
Ohio
Choice
Montana
Canada
United States
London
House of Representatives
Statesmen recall Star of the West attack and sheep trends
Hon. William Williams recalls the 1861 Star of the West incident at Charleston and Democrats firing on an American ship. The piece then shifts to the Sheep Industry, noting U.S. sheep numbers rising from 31,679,300 in 1872 to 50,626,626 in 1884, decline after tariff changes, and recovery to 44,938,365 by 1892 under McKinley tariff protections.
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William Williams
Los Angeles
Cal
James Buchanan
United States
Potomac
Washington
Fort Sumter
Anderson
Abraham Lincoln
Star of the West
Charleston Harbor
Iam
South Carolina
Buchanan
National Bulletin
Democrats Split Over State Bank Currency Repeal
The Democratic platform renews a proposal to repeal the tax on issuing state bank currency, a move that sparks division. Critics warn state banks would revive wildcat money, risking loss for common people while southern papers push state rights to profit moneyed interests.
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Chicago Evening Journal
Farm Exports Rise Under Republican Tariff Claims
A Republican-leaning summary argues that exports of breadstuffs livestock meat dairy products and cotton surged under protection and reciprocity from 1860 to 1892. It cites figures from the Minneapolis Tribune and American Economist to show large gains in wheat beef pork and other farm products compared with pre tariff years.
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Minneapolis Tribune
Washington
Lincoln
American Economist
Cerevis
Stevenson
J. G. Blaine
Electric Republican Statesman
Kansas City Star
Great Britain
San Francisco
American Bunting and the Tariff Tax Debate
The piece cites a democratic orator claiming bunting for the American flag costs twenty two cents per yard under a tariff while U S prices show twenty cents. An American economist argues patriotic Americans will favor American bunting made in U S workshops and oppose foreign materials, asserting no tax on native bunting and warning against free trade.
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United States
Hay exports to Havana rise under reciprocity
In 1891 seven months saw 10 895 bales of U S hay sent to Havana. In 1892 under Republican reciprocity shipments to the same port reached 42 575 bales, up 31 978 bales or 2023 5 percent, according to the New York Mail and Express.
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United States
Havana
New York Mail and Express
Cleveland and the Vets In Opposition to Union Soldiers
The piece attacks Cleveland for hostility to the Grand Army of the Republic and veterans. It cites vetoes on soldiers’ monuments and pension bills, arguing no president can belittle defenders of the Union. It urges voters to reject him in 1892, recalling 1888 as a precedent.
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Cleveland
Tris
New York
Buffalo
St. Louis Globe-Democcrat
Gettysburg
Five Philadelphia ship contracts signal broad seaport revival
The International Navigation Company ordered five large ocean steamers about 600 feet long with 300 first class and 200 second class berths at a total cost over 29 million dollars. The ships will be built under a postal subsidy act with navy approved designs and can be converted into auxiliary cruisers if needed. The piece credits Republican support for American shipbuilding and defense.
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Philadelphia
Seaboard
Inman Line
International Navigation Company
Cleveland Leader
Secretary of the Navy
Protection keeps U S in strong trade position
In a defense of protectionist policy, the author criticizes free trade advocates as ignorant and misinformed. Citing 1888 world manufacture values, the piece argues the United States has the largest domestic market and that imports should be limited to nonproduced goods. The article recalls Samuel J. Randall on labor and capital, and predicts Harrison’s reelection would restore sound economic understanding.
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Cleveland
Europe
Austria
France
Russia
United States
England
the Times
Col. McClure
Pennsylvania
Samuel J. Randall
Harrison
America
Missouri
McKinley
Free Trade Advocates In Laboring Class Debate
The Iowa State Register cites Thomas G. Shearman arguing in London that the Chicago Democratic Convention will destroy protective tariffs within five years and move toward substantial free trade and direct taxation. He urges laboring men to vote accordingly in November.
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Thomas G. Shearman
Iowa
United States
Iowa State Register
Shearman
London
England
Chicago
Democratic Party
North
Free raw material stance and tariff logic debate
The Town State Register cites McKinley tariff details arguing Americans can import foreign materials, pay duties, produce domestically, and export finished goods with zero duty credit, claiming Republicans support open foreign markets while Democratic papers suppress the fact. It contrasts with Grover Cleveland's call for freer raw materials and asserts Republican safeguards for labor and manufacturers.
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Democratic Party
United States
Custom House
Grover Cleveland
Republican Party
Rebel War Claims and Democratic Policy Debate
The piece argues the Democratic party favors southern interests and rebel flags, supporting Confederate war claims and pensions. It cites claims against federal tax refunds, property destruction, and reparations costs, contrasting with Republican tariff and economy positions and noting McKinley’s stance.
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Cleveland
New York Mail and Express
New Orleans
Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Sibley
United States Army
Democratic Committee On War Claims of
House
Court of Claims
Republican Party
Reed
Democratic Party
Committee On War Claims
Exports of Oils to Cuba Rise Under Reciprocity
The New York Mail and Express notes 1891 eight months ending February exports of crude mineral oils to Cuba reached about 8.288 million dollars, while 1802 figures show exports of such oils at 587 thousand dollars. The rise of 1.49 million dollars, or 62.6 percent, is attributed to republican reciprocity.
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New York Mail and Express
United States
Cuba
Free trade and tariff talk in late 19th century newspapers
The excerpt cites quotes from the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, Kansas City Star, New York Commercial, Minneapolis Journal, New York Sun, and Iowa State Register, debating tariff policy and free trade. It mentions wage costs in woolen mills, currency debates, and political jabs about past actions and party fare.
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New York Sun
Billy Russell
Massachusetts
Iowa State Register
McKinley bill shown to uplift American labor and homes
The piece cites Labor Commissioner Peck’s report and Town State Register figures claiming the McKinley tariff raises wages and reduces hours across Iowa and other trades. It argues the law preserves industrial independence and home comforts, contrasting with free trade and Democratic plans that it says would degrade American labor and homes.
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Peck
New York
Iowa
Cleveland's harsh stance on veterans pensions cited
The Cleveland Leader recalls Grover Cleveland's vetoes of veteran pension bills and ridicules his wartime remarks. It quotes his so called witty criticisms of disabled soldiers and notes Gen. Daniel Sickles's criticism of Cleveland’s stance and treatment of soldiers.
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Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Andrew I. Wilson
Alfred Denny
John W. Perris
Daniel F. Sickles
Protection debate and British view on Cleveland’s bid
The piece argues protection favors farming regions over manufacturing states, citing state gains in the last decade. It also notes British observers suppress open support for Cleveland to avoid harming the Democratic cause in the U S election.
McKinley tariff spurs U S jam industry gains Camden makers
A Camden New Jersey jam factory launches American jams post tariff. Domestic jams sell for about 1.40 a dozen versus imported varieties at 1.90 to 2.50. The note praises the growth of the new industry. A census bulletin adds that total bonded debt and interest burdens have fallen since 1880, with lower rates and per capita costs.
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McKinley
England
Camden
N. J
United States
Railroaders and protective legislation push for safety reforms
The Freeport Journal urges strong support for President Harrison citing his call for federal action to protect railroad workers. It notes 1890s fatality and injury figures and contrasts ship safety funding, urging Congress to adopt practical safety measures. The piece also questions protectionism, cites British raw cotton data, and discusses state banks in the political context.
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Freeport Journal
United States
Harrison
Thave
Congress
Nume Ber
Wage Question and Protection Stance Cited by Blade
The Toledo Blade argues free traders misrepresent the wage question. Republicans contend protection enables employers to pay high wages American workers demand, a point they say is true and provable and not easily disputed.
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Toledo Blade
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