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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1892
Page
4
Madison dispatches report opposition to Cleveland’s nomination from the South Carolina Democrat and notes House adjournment timing. Census figures, sugar tariff debates, and McKinley sugar bounties are discussed amid calls from Senator Barbour and various Democratic factions about Cleveland’s electability.
Prominent Democrats discuss President Harrison's hold in Indiana. Senator Voorhees calls Harrison the strongest Republican nominee and the only man with a real chance to carry the state. Former Vice President Hendricks praised Harrison as a capable lawyer and speaker. Isaac P. Gray is cited as the only Indiana figure who can beat Harrison.
The humorous ex Congress member Horr argues tariffs raise wages, while McKinley and Republicans dispute this. They cite a 1:50 wage increase ratio and no confirmed wage gains in Ohio or Rhode Island, with the New York World noting more wage cuts than increases since the tariff rise.
New York World interview with Hon. William B Holman highlights looming deficits of about 16 million dollars next fiscal year. Holman argues for new taxation or deeper spending cuts and cites past Democratic controls trimming appropriations in 44th and 48th Congresses. He backs resisting unnecessary public works and river and harbor items.
The Indianapolis Sentinel taunts the Journal with pointed questions about the tax law. It asks why corporations oppose or support the law, and challenges its stance on constitutionality and public interest.
Many opponents of Mr. Cleveland for a third nomination are his strongest friends in admiration for his qualities and services. They fear he could not carry New York, which they deem essential to Democratic success in the upcoming Presidential election. The authors agree both points are correct.
A critique blames Governor Morton for a large state debt used to fund public buildings and hospitals while crediting Democrats for refunding the three percent school fund bonds at 8 percent. It argues GOP actions caused high interest and heavy annual drains, with loans needed to cover deficits and construction costs.
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