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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1896
Page
4
The Chicago Times-Herald editor outlines in brief Q and A form why a switch from gold to silver would shrink the money supply and devastate the currency. It argues the Republican stance favors preserving the gold standard to keep paper and silver values intact.
The piece mocks political postures on bimetallism and silver. It cites ex-Secretary Whitney praising joint standards, notes European scientists backing the idea, and contrasts Republican and Democratic maneuvers. It lambasts Singerly, Teller, and convention reapportionment while arguing for sound money and free coinage.
The article discusses New York Republicans debating a challenge to Thomas Platt’s influence amid national nominating pressures. It notes Governor Morton, Warner Miller, Chauncey, and Tucker factions, plus antiplatt sentiment and concerns over McKinley support and the gold standard inference. It also references Indiana’s Nicholson law and shifts in gold exports signaling currency policy debates.
The author argues that Britain relies on our agricultural products for its needs and warns that war would strain supply. They note Britain could source from elsewhere but shipping risks would still threaten stability, while conflict would spur demand for military provisioning and reveal untapped national resources.
The Times-Herald argues John Hays Hammond received excessive sympathy and a far lighter outcome than warranted for his role in a plot involving stock gamblers and pretended imperialists seeking to subvert the republic. It contends a swift hanging would have matched his deserts.
The Baltimore American notes that Cleveland has issued bonds totaling 292000.00 in three years, while Harrison's administration reached 654000.00 by a comparable point. The paper projects the deficit will exceed 400000.00 by the end of Cleveland’s term.
A reflective line from the Washington Star envisions a boy resting on a theater seat with a hopeful gleam, imagining he could beat professors in a swimming match, while contrasting pessimistic moods and the urge to seek conflict.
The piece argues that nations misinterpret each other, noting that Britain defeated the 1812 blockades by privateers while the US navy proved effective. It discusses an 1812 view of American weakness, unemployment, immigration, and currency as factors in wartime strength and national resilience.
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