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Newspaper
New York Tribune
Location
New York, New York, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
13
Milwaukee June 22 Special Wisconsin remains solid for McKinley and the Republican state ticket. leaders warn against complacency urging active work from adjournment to Election Day. Finances, free silver, and the gold standard shape fears and strategies among bankers and businessmen.
St Paul dispatch reports Edward J. Hodgson of Security Trust Company arguing free silver at 16 to 1 has little role this campaign. He cites discredited predictions under the gold standard and claims conditions have improved under four years of sound administration, reducing the issue’s impact.
A letter to the editor argues for maintaining the gold standard over silver. It urges readers to support Republican policy, cautioning that Democratic victory threatens stability, wealth, and broad economic well being. Dated Camden, New Jersey, June 11, 1900.
J Frank Suppler argues in Baltimore on June 16 1900 that the Antietam victory is overshadowed by overconfidence at Burnside's Bridge. He warns Republicans against free silver and praises McKinley prosperity, urging unity to prevent Democratic success and a silver basis.
Milwaukee June 22 Special Charles F listey president of Marshall and Ilsley Bank voices strong opposition to Bryan. He warns that Bryan’s election and a party platform to repeal money laws would unsettle business, create distrust, and disturb values despite the gold standard enacted by a Republican Congress.
Grand Rapids June 22 Special Har vey J Hollister cashier Old National Bank of Grand Rapids argues against change in the national administration urging William McKinley serve another four years. He says the business and commercial interests need stability under McKinley for a continued four year period.
The passage condemns a political figure as an unripe, unsafe choice for national leadership, arguing he is unsuitable to be entrusted with national affairs. It portrays strong distrust of his qualifications and character for governance.
Henry Clews argues against complacency after Philadelphia nominations, warning that action must continue until all doubts are resolved. He stresses that the political work has only begun, not finished, and urges constant vigilance to prevent danger.
A reader endorses McKinley’s renomination but urges active vigorous campaigning day and night. The writer argues the election should not be assumed won and calls for sustained effort to secure an overwhelming majority.
Henry Clews writes from New York on June 14 1900 urging continued McKinley administration policies to preserve the gold standard and protect national credit. He cites Michigan bankers and regional leaders predicting disaster if Bryan is elected and calls for relentless campaigning to maintain sound money and prosperity.
A. H. Davenport of Boston argues that McKinley’s re-election would better business conditions. He warns Bryan voters and predicts McKinley will win New England, but cautions Republican leaders against complacency as Democratic promises of free silver loom and the silver issue remains central.
Henry C. Brewster president of Traders' National Bank of Rochester argues against free silver and supports protection. He says coinage without limit is dangerous and that post McKinley prosperity proves protection benefits laboring people.
William R. Corwine of New York argues the Democratic split favors Bryanites and warns the Republicans must educate voters on currency and war tax policies. He endorses McKinley's wartime leadership, cautions against blaming omission, and urges a strong, coordinated push to expand U S manufactured exports abroad. June 20, 1900.
Phineas C. Lounsbury of Merchants' Exchange National Bank at 257 Broadway warns in financial circles that Bryan's election and policy would bring havoc and disaster. He argues the current administration's four-year record suffices to judge the impact.
In Holyoke Massachusetts on June 22 special report quotes Claudius W. Rider former Merrick Thread Company secretary and treasurer now head of the Merrick Thread division within American Thread Company arguing that prosperous conditions come from the gold standard and cautioning against changing monetary policy citing Mr Bryan’s views as likely to bring distrust and embarrassment to the country.
A supporter argues that prosperity rests with the McKinley Administration and that a Bryan victory would bring long periods of business dullness and decreased confidence. The speaker praises McKinley as honest and urges continued Republican re election.
Charles H. Treat argues for McKinley’s re election in 1900 stressing vigorous canvassing and informed speakers. He warns against silver inflation silver dogma and political shifts risking a Senate change. He cites 1898 Cleveland McKinley protection debate and predicts a vast prosperity if McKinley wins. The letter is dated June 19 1900 from New York.
Chicago June 22 Special Tribune rep asks William S. Warren president of the Chicago Board of Trade about the coming campaign. Warren urges Republicans to abolish war taxes and seek amendments to the Interstate Commerce law to curb railroad favoritism toward big shippers. He favors equal rates and warns Democrats on free silver sidetracking. He says Chicago leans McKinley but warns against overconfidence.
Kenneth Clark of Merchants' National Bank warns that overconfidence hurts the economy. He says Bryan's ideas are discredited and predicts bank hedging if Bryan wins. Clark praises McKinley’s administration for prosperity and employment and notes doubt about any Democratic nominee handling the transition.
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