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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1897
Page
4
The Scranton Tribune dismisses sensational Vsing reports about Senator Joseph Benson Foraker and Hon. Marcus A. Hania, noting the two prominent figures understand each other and contradicting lurid depictions of confrontation.
A long critique labels Washington news dispatches as often fake and press ethics as weak. It urgesChanged policy under McKinley and Secretary Sherman to improve official press access and licensing rules for alcohol, arguing licensing should be pay to play but without political graft.
Consul Wyatt at Banting de Cuba describes Cuba's natural resources. He notes vast forests with seawood and other woods, fertile soil, coral mountains, and eastern lowlands rich in phosphate. Copper mining near Cobre dates to pre Columbus times and US shipments averaged millions annually. Copper ores reach 90 000 to 56 000 tons monthly, feeding Bethlehem Steel and other mills. American capital has opened a manganese mine near Santiago and expanded mining activities.
The article argues that Cuba represents the most valuable territory and that any abuse of property by Spain or insurgent forces should concern the United States. Consul Hyatt deems the industry valuable and likely to prosper, urging prudent policy. It also praises Shelby M. Cullom as a fit choice for the next treasury secretary.
The Philadelphia Times argues for complete separation of money and official power from politics in city and state. It urges laws to criminalize corruption funds, prohibit official contributions, and require treasury deposits to be placed in responsible banking depositories to end political influence over public funds.
The passage urges restraint in expansion and criticizes opulence and national glory. It argues the American people prefer modesty and caution, seeking a dignified legacy rather than conquest or flaunted power.
The piece argues Canadian willingness to reduce duties on American chair routes and grant U S producers cheaper access in exchange for Canada benefiting from duty relief on agricultural products. It notes American protectionist ideals and warns against harming American farmers while urging mutual concessions for reciprocal trade.
An editorial reflection stresses the value of unified leadership and loyalty within a political party. It argues that strong governance arises from competent followers and cautions against envy, detraction, and disunity while urging disciplined, centralized command to advance the party's aims.
The Philadelphia Press notes the public battles and endorses Penrose as candidate for senator, praising his youth vigor ambition and parliamentary skill. It reflects a chorus of critics calling leaders thieves and frauds while predicting Penrose will carry the party and state to the senate. Buffalo News
Odds and ends are sold at reduced prices to make room for spring goods. Dinner sets are closing out very low with most at 15.00 and a few pieces short now 10.00.
A critical essay condemns the preoccupation with business at the expense of patriotism. It argues that calls to prioritize commerce over justice have harmed views on Venezuela and Cuba. The piece asserts the nation will not subordinate its honor to business and vows steadfast resolve.
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