Chinese influence in Philippines shapes future policy
A war correspondence describes Chinese dominance in Philippine commerce, education of natives, and large Chinese communities in Amoy. It notes Chinese leaders shaping local politics, the need for restraint on native governance, and doubts about a U S protectorate while warning of heavy military costs. Insurgents reportedly tired of conflict and awaiting Manila Junta guidance to surrender.
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Philippines
P Lay
United
Mindanao
Manila
Spain
Risks of anarchy and the danger to liberty
The New York Sun warns that inviting reactionary imperialism invites tyranny and that replacing lawful debate with mob violence threatens constitutional liberty. It condemns ignorant citizens who tolerate violence by politicians or editors, arguing such acts erode free ballots and lawful government.
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Hile
Crete
Bryan
New York Sun
Idle Soldiers and Bryanism in Idle Times
A Baltimore American poem condemns idle troops and wasted sacrifice citing Generals Lawton Liscum and Logan, then contrasts idleness with wartime duty. It questions Mr. Olney's Bryanism stance, paralleling 1900 debates with a poetic attack on inaction and political inconsistency.
Labor and politics mix in a tangled 1912 debate
The excerpt analyzes party lines over a Pennsylvania coal strike and wage offers. It notes Republicans and Roosevelt support, Democrats skeptical and accused of fomenting trouble. It discusses a 10 percent wage advance proposed by operators and the push for recognition of the United Mine Workers. It also touches on Bryan, Norris delegates, and intra party tactics leading to Bryan's nomination.
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Weary Alloo
New York
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania
Minoh
Rocky Mountain News
Hanna
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Indianapolis
Mine Workers’ Trust
Allegheny Mountains
Bryan
Norris
Bcalquarters
Jones
Weill
Kansas City
MeRiales Acceptance Declares Imperialism Question Settled
In a firm letter of acceptance MeRiales asserts that all changes of imperialism have been met and there is nothing left to argue. The Maperialistic cry is debunked as a trick and Bryan era rhetoric is challenged as unhelpful. The piece notes government aid to Filipinos and replies to Democratic criticisms. WALLACE SEELEY.
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MeRiales
Hryan
Philippine Commission
Bryan
Texas
United States
Quartermaster’s Department
Commissary
Wallace Seeley
Bent warns Irran election would harm business temporarily
In his speeches Congressman Bent admits that Irran's victory would disturb business but says the impact would be temporary. He argues the panic could be ended by prudent men. He claims the party backing strikes opposes prosperity in any form.
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Bentwell
Irran
Rioters Target Roosevelt and Hale in Cripple Creek Clash
Denver Republican commentary claims Vietor rioters aimed at Army representatives Roosevelt and Hale, not Senator Walcott, and warns that Coeur d'Alene tactics could spread to Cripple Creek if intimidation succeeds. It asserts Patterson of the News supports rioters.
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Ote
Vietor
Walcott
Roosevelt
Hale
Coeur d'Alene
Cripple Creek
Coeur d'Alenes
Patterson
The
News
Denver Republican
Healthful Change Noted in Colorado Speech Debates
The Colorado Springs Gazette notes a healthful shift in sentiment against free speech restrictions. The piece argues that the Victor mob represents a movement that opposed free speech and gained support from now critical figures, marking a change since ISO2.
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Colorado
Leo
Colorado Springs
Bryan and Bryan compare republic, empire in 1900 debate
The speaker recalls Bryan's 1893 warning about McKinley era costs and foreclosures, then argues today’s clash defines a republic or empire. He contends no party supports empire, challenging Bryan to misstate public opinion and the political direction.
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Bryan
McKinley
Joirty
Ryan
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