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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1896
Page
7
The Tribune remains the sole Republican daily newspaper operating in Lackawanna County, highlighted as the region's only party aligned daily publication. It emphasizes its distinct political stance amid local press competition and informs readers of its continued publication status.
The piece cites Congressmen at large Galusua A Grow and Samuel A Davenport from Susquehanna and Erie as election figures, arguing Mr. Torrey’s plan to consolidate tax receiverships would ease third class city governance. It attacks the Wilson tariff and cites the Philadelphia Manufacturers club report, noting trade shifts, wool imports, sheep numbers, and debt changes under Democratic tariff reform. It contrasts the pre and post tariff eras, claiming prosperity under earlier policies versus increased debt and imports after reform.
The piece argues that experience shows tariffs impoverish citizens and benefit foreign rivals, condemning false government theories. It notes the Scranton board of trade pigeonholed a National Non-partisan Commercial Tariff convention invitation for Detroit on June 2, expecting about 1,000 delegates with potential for a lively gathering but little policy shift.
An author argues the congress must act to curb unfit immigration before the presidential election. He contends neither major party would lose, only fringe crank groups might, and urges self-preservation and protection of American institutions. The piece also demands disclosure of the president’s Cuba policy.
The piece argues that Major McKinley and early Republicans supported a gold standard but quotes Blaine and Hamilton to show longstanding debate. It highlights James Sherman as a steady proponent of gold and notes the 1892 party stance for bimetallism, concluding with restraint toward the single standard advocates.
The discourse targets bimetallism and supporters of McKinley while noting Stone’s penny proposal. A Harvard class plans a Europe bicycle tour to study architecture and natural sciences, visiting London and continental cathedrals. Governor Morton faces Platt’s influence, and McKinley’s England popularity differs from domestic strength. Quay and McKinley maneuvering are hinted in political scenes.
James H. Embry condemns Spanish rule in Cuba, contrasting ancient tyranny with Cuban struggle for liberty. He cites Las Casas and Prentice to depict cruelties, calls for U S support, and warns of Spain’s colonial oppression across the western hemisphere.
A call to action urges the U S to respond to Cuba’s war for liberty against Spain. The speech frames Spain’s tyranny as a global injustice, cites Cuban tenacity, and argues for U S recognition of Cuban independence during the nation’s Independence Day anniversary.
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