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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
5
Fragmented OCR lists candidates for state and county offices including governor auditor treasurer attorney general and congressional nominees. Names appear garbled with positions such as sheriff district attorney clerk of court and registor in a dense roll call style.
Compilation cites Republican and Democratic positions on expansion, administration policy, and colonial governance. It notes strong GOP support for expansion while criticizing Democratic calls for immediate Filipino independence and cautious policy. The piece critiques misgivings about imperial duties and stresses the nation’s responsibility to civilize and govern new territories.
The passage traces how the Whig Party collapsed after John Tyler succeeded Harrison, then Zachary Taylor and Millard Fillmore, followed by the Lincoln era leading to Andrew Johnson. It notes Garfield's assassination and Chester A. Arthur's succession, implying distrust and political realignment during these successions.
The piece argues that since 1841 to 1881 vice presidents often succeeded or proved unsuitable, so modern delegates should select a vice presidential candidate who could effectively assume the presidency if needed. It notes McKinley’s health, historic vacancies, and calls for a No 1 quality in a No 2 office to safeguard the nation and party.
The article denounces white settlers diverting water from Hight thousand Ping Indians’ irrigation, causing crop failure. It claims government aid will only briefly ease hunger and transform self reliant tribes into dependents, portraying the noble red man as oppressed by enterprise.
Ex governor Hookwaller of Ohio warns that China’s future contradicts quick partitions. He cites China’s long national cycle from birth to resilience, noting past Tartars and rebellions, and argues China may preserve its government by inherent strength despite external pressures. Russia’s influence and Japan’s role loom as key factors.
The article argues that Trans-Caspian and Trans-Siberian rails bring Russia and China into direct contact and that Russia will defend China to protect foreign interests. It foresees possible war, then an alliance among Russia, Prussia, England, and China, and notes tensions with Japan in the Flowery Kingdom.
The Roches ter Post Express compiles state by state editorials praising President McKinley. States including California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Indiana and New Hampshire champion the administration’s Philippine Cuba and Puerto Rico policy and pledge continued support and re election.
The document endorses McKinley’s administration and the treaty of Paris granting the United States sovereignty over the Philippines, Puerto Rico, and Guam. It emphasizes subduing insurrection, establishing order, and preparing for local self-government while protecting liberty. It praises the president, Congress, and the military for their roles in expansion and pacification.
A survey of planned state elections for 1900 detailing governors, lieutenant governors, secretaries of state, treasurers and other officers. It notes which states hold elections in August to October and which have already conducted or will conduct contests ahead of the November presidential vote, naming specific offices and terms where available.
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