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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1896
Page
4
A local letter to The Scranton Tribune argues immigration laws need an educational admission test. The writer warns against indiscriminate hospitality as dangerous and urges reform through education requirements.
Senator Vaughn announces ex Lieutenant Governor Watres will re enter the field for the United States senate. Watres plans to campaign for votes while courting all major candidates to form a possible compromise in a deadlocked caucus. The Tribune would welcome a compromise outcome if needed.
The remark by General Weyler to the Associated Press about freedom of the press in Cuba under Spanish rule is challenged by noting American journalists have prior experience with such so called freedom and critique of the statement.
The piece portrays John M. Garman as a charismatic yet controversial Pennsylvania figure amid Bryan campaign politics. It argues the civil service law could be invoked to prosecute him for using federal employee positions for political purposes and suggests severe penalties to curb such actions.
The anti Quay editors urge Senator Quay to state his view on who should succeed Hon. J Donald Cameron as his Washington colleague. Quay’s claim rests on his direct popular mandate and leadership role. A successor would be his working partner, making personal and official harmony essential for Pennsylvania and the party.
The passage argues publican pluralities in the commonwealth history and warns the party against supporting John Wanamaker who would aim to down Quay and expel his allies. It claims Wanamaker’s main appeal is willingness to respond to drafts on the pocket book and notes Democratic senators’ support to back a moderate tariff to avert a deadlock with silver interests.
The envoy quotes General Weyler asserting Spain will sacrifice money and men to uphold sovereignty in Cuba and says Cuba has provided nothing to Spain. He praises McKinley’s potential prudent policy, warns recognition of Cuban insurgents could spark war, and rejects a truce to negotiate with Cuban leaders. The piece labels Weyler as arrogant and argues Cuba’s right to freedom.
The piece surveys tariff bill prospects as Congress nears a short session. It compares Senator Chandler's loan idea to shield the treasury with a bill the GOP can pass versus Senator Quay's plan to retire greenbacks with government payable notes. It cites The Washington Post backing Quay and recounts related political maneuvering and a Wanamaker anecdote.
A Harrisburg Telegraph survey notes possible senatorial picks including Wanamaker Grow and Pettit, with Hastings favored for the senate and Walter Lyon for governor. The piece discusses party factions, a truce with McManes and Audenried, and calls for a 358 delegate state convention. It also urges veto-ready appropriation talk and warns against Cameron in 1901 style reform debates.
The editorial argues the Quay plan avoids currency contraction and interest charges, criticizes sensational special editions, and urges regular issues for merchants. It notes potential U S lawsuits over misleading ads and discusses church and social topics, praising The Tribune's strong regional circulation.
The article notes potential candidates for the Pennsylvania Superior Court including Judge Willard and rivals Judge Henderson and Judge Gunnison. It mentions General Edwin B. Byington planning retirement and successor Augustine A. Heart, with Scranton civic reception observations. It also discusses a local newspaper dispute and speculation over Binghamton adding a fourth daily paper amid competition.
The Tribune astrologer presents a Monday November 20 1306 forecast. It notes a child born that day will miss the lemon rind waste, warns about rogues and honest men, and criticizes local show printing while calling it Democratic weather with Amaccus advice for politicians and spring elections.
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