Our Plain Duty Famine Phrase From McKinley Phrase
Porto Ricans call famine victims pleno deberes or plain duty in reference to President McKinley. They cite his December 5 1890 message promising to abolish customs tariffs with Porto Rico. Starving islanders misinterpret it as a change of front and feel disappointed.
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McKinley
United States
Porto Rico
Editorial on changing political stances and sincerity
The East Oregonian reviews shifts in party allegiance and the sincerity of changing views. It compares Senator Fulton’s shift from free silver to the gold standard and questions whether changing opinions negates honesty. It also notes Portland’s Oregonian stance on the Philippines and its tolerance of sincerity in changing positions.
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East Oregonian
Oregon Democratic Party
Charles W. Fulton
Astoria
Portland Oregonian
Fulton
Enuf
Republican Party
Portland Morning Oregonian
Oregonian
Philippines
Portland
Principles of political campaign management and integrity
The piece argues that those who shift to supporting democracy deserve credit and those opposing it deserve scrutiny. It criticizes campaign workers who ignore logic and fairness, claiming true campaign success requires concrete, honest methods rather than violence or manipulation.
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Cardon
Senator Fulton Urges Free Coinage Of Silver In National Policy
Senator Charlee W. Fulton of Claresp County argues for international settlement and free coinage of silver with gold parity. He warns against abandoning protection and urges independent U S action to restore prosperity, noting silver's limited supply and its value beyond monetary use.
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Portland Oregonian
Charlee W. Fulton
Claresp County
Oliver
Gu Gietato
Free coinage policy gains momentum and government support
The passage argues that free coinage is expanding quickly and that the government will soon adopt it as official policy in the near future. The stance reflects rapid shifts in monetary debate and anticipated formalization by authorities.
Territorial aggrandizement fears in war debate
In a Portland Oregonian fragment from May 4, a speaker warns the push for territory may inflame passions and prolong the war. The piece argues against retaining the Philippines while noting a possible need for a coaling station and contemplating Cuba within the broader scope of U.S. aims.
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Portland Oregonian
Philippines
Cuba
Servant Girl Problem Provokes City Letter Debate
A letter to the newspaper argues overwork and pay in servant households. It recounts a three year tenure, claims long hours, and criticizes employers for ignorance. The writer calls for dignity and for better recognition of housework as a craft.
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