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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1880
Page
2
The document names Maj. Gen. W. S. Mancok of Pennsylvania and President William H. English of Indiana in connection with a forthcoming ceremony.
The article outlines Democratic stances on centralization, church and state, public schooling, monetary policy, civil service reform, and the right to vote. It cites loyalty to S. J. Tilden, calls for free speech and fair labor treatment, and notes revisions to treaties and public policy. It also reports social notes: Mrs Saxe’s death, Deadwood Press change, and other political tidbits.
On the List, letters of acceptance for Hancock and English were made public. Hancock’s letter affirms Democratic platform principles and constitutional enforcement, while English’s is lengthy and critical of Republicans. Auditor Leidtke’s perquisites and a constitutional dispute with Governor and Attorney General are noted, with remarks on alleged dishonesty and the Chilean war transport destruction.
The Irish compensation bill passed the House of Commons but was rejected by the Lords in a 282 to 51 vote. The debate reflected the aristocracy's defense of traditional power and a belief that Ireland must wait for a home parliament as English liberalism progresses.
An English parliamentary delegation visited the United States to study farming and cattle rearing. Their report notes favorable conditions for America but highlights drawbacks like severe winters droughts and pests. They cite western stock raising advantages middle state pasturage and eastern markets plus potential price effects from land allotment and cee range termination.
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