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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1891
Page
5
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The Argus Leader claims the Republican party and leaders like Secretary Windom and Senator Sherman oppose silver coinage and pushed a last summer compromise. It discusses Windom’s speech on a balanced currency and warns that repeal of the July 1890 act would be unlikely, while noting expanding silver dollar notes and the slow rise of silver’s supremacy.
In a Sioux Falls Press report Hon. Robert Buchanan argues in the House that resubmission is not supported by public meetings or petitions. He asserts loyalty to the Republican platform, condemns a new wrangle, and condemns reversing prohibition as costly and divisive.
The piece predicts Congress will adjourn in a week and notes the nation will gain rest from daily financial legislation debates. It argues the 1892 political climate will hinge on crops, policy outcomes, and party dynamics with silver and tariff questions becoming settled issues.
The Argus Leader questions why de pression remains despite policy changes and why prosperity from the McKinley bill has not appeared. The writer, urging a Republican response, likens the irrigation boom to delayed South Dakota growth, noting wells exist but bloom is not immediate.
The full abstract of the speech on resubmission by Hon. Robt. Buchan of Sioux Falls is printed today and should repay careful reading by every Republican regardless of views on prohibition. Gov. Mellette appoints Judge Palmer to the board of trustees of the Soldiers' Home, an action that would once have caused surprise but no longer does.
The Sioux City Journal argues Senator Kyle has not had a fair chance and has been misrepresented. It urges that he be interviewed with a stenographer to allow him to speak authoritatively and clearly.
H L Loucks argues against fusion with Democrats, claiming Independents gain the short end in all such alliances. His earlier stance is noted as particularly relevant during the current campaign season.
The Pierre Democrat sums up the current senatorial contest and prophesies that Hon. Bartlett Tripp will replace Senator Pettigrew. The paper urges readers to note the bold forecast and its faith to move mountains.
The New York Voice, the Prohibition party organ, asks what should become of the farmers movement. It offers three options: join old parties, fade away, or aid future pay restoration on Prohibition foundations. It cites South Dakota interviews and the state house action on resubmission as context.
The Yankton Press argues anti Moody Republican papers should stop post mortem debates on the late senatorial race. It urges party leaders and members to unite on a common platform and pursue harmonious effort for the state's political mission.
The Pioneer Press questions Foster’s fitness citing a brighter financier, while Minnesota Governor Merriam is praised as Windom’s potential successor. Sioux City Journal writes Foster’s appointment draws general applause as a conservative, capable Western businessman with integrity.
The Republican questions Senator Kyle's Sioux Falls remarks while the Argus Leader asserts the interview was recorded from his words and read back by him as accurate. The piece notes possible misinterpretation by Aberdeen reporters or deliberate falsification, suggesting the new senator should carry a stenographer to prevent misrepresentation.
The Independents, upset by the late senatorial outcome, dispute Democratic claims of merging. Hugh J. Campbell defends the Independents’ distinct identity and principles, while Senator Kyle predicts pursuing aims through Democratic channels.
Senator Kyle spoke at Pierre claiming Democrats and Independents agree on tariff. Farm and Home reports 110000 postal votes show a strong McKinley bill majority and broad support for Blaine’s reciprocity while opposing unrestricted reciprocity with Canada. North and South favor different margins, but farmers nationwide favor protective policy.
President Blackstone of the Alton road laments western legislatures hardening against railroads while attributing his line's lower earnings to rate cutting among Northwestern lines. He questions whether fair treatment among railroad managers would gain more Western lawmakers' consideration and warns that corporate infighting may alienate the people.
The Sioux Falls Press contends that Kyle’s election may be valid since abstaining legislators were paired, a move the opposing view doubts. The debate centers on whether a majority of the full legislature is required and if the pairing affects the outcome.
Senator Don Cameron reportedly opposed the confirmation of Secretary Foster. The remark marks his first known senate presence in a long period.
Pierre Journal lauds Senator Pres ton as a patient reader of long revenue bills while peers snack, praising his industry and untiring energy in Davi son county. The piece argues Providence will not hinder his rise to political prominence, calling him made of the right material.
Pierre Journal denounces Johnson of Davison for leaving the house during a key roll call on a measure affecting all constituents and returning after the vote, arguing such conduct disqualifies him from public trust and elective office. The paper says the pending roll call will test whether the accusation applies.
In the Aberdeen News interview Kyle declares himself a longtime prohibitionist though not a third party follower. He says he did not vote in the last election, casting a presidential vote for Garfield previously. He notes a radical Republican upbringing and four years of split ticket voting, pledging to align with Farmers Alliance policies and his core views.
An Sioux Falls assembly quotes Buchianan arguing the question is a constitutional matter for voters, not moralizing the saloon. He notes SD's 1916 prohibition, the 破 original package decision, and the ills of law violations while urging legislators to seek public consent before resubmission and warning against betraying voters.
A Yankton interview with Judge Tripp reports Kyle pledged to vote with Democrats on key national issues and consider himself an Independent Democrat. W. W. Goddard notes Kyle’s pledge to work with the Democratic party, while editorials from the Yankton Herald and Aberdeen News discuss party reactions and Kyle’s public stance on resubmission and other issues.
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