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Newspaper
Marble Hill Press
Location
Marble Hill, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1896
Page
8
The piece debates dignity in the 1896 race, contrasting Bryan’s reach to voters with McKinley’s isolation. It notes Bryan must campaign himself, lacking Mark Hanna’s funding, while McKinley benefits from wealth and influence, and laments critics who prize dignity over engagement.
The New York Journal lauds Mr. Bryan for his conviction courage and self command amid attacks. It praises him as a simple citizen who earns public trust by meeting men as equals and asking to serve the public with grounds for confidence.
The piece argues against the single gold standard by noting silver's limited world abundance and continued demand. It contends foreign silver would not flood U S mints, and even if plentiful, coins would stay in circulation, restoring silver to its historic monetary role as a stable money metal. It cites the Atlanta Constitution as the source.
The text argues general price drops reflect money value rising or gold standard effects. Robert Gigen of England is cited as a strong defender of standard money. The London Statist article notes that rising demand for gold or silver without supply increases can cause prices to fall for those metals, illustrating misinterpretation of price movements.
The passage states that if coal or pig iron had risen in price, they would be viewed as more in demand than before, and the same reasoning should apply to gold and silver, indicating a comparative increase in demand across these commodities. It emphasizes relative demand rather than absolute values.
A broad appraisal lauds William Jennings Bryan's acceptance letter as concise and statesmanlike. It highlights his support for labor arbitration, opposition to bonds and fiat money, and calls to postpone tariffs until a national verdict. The piece contrasts Bryan with the Republican VP candidate and criticizes their platform.
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