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Newspaper
Steele City Standard
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1897
Page
3
A compendium of views from agriculturists and officials praising the Dingley tariff measure. Delegates argue protection strengthens farm markets, boosts home industry, and supports prices for cotton, wool, flax, sugar beets, and meats while expanding domestic employment.
Hon J H Brigham expresses that farmers want the Dingley bill to pass to test relief for agricultural and general industries. He notes his own advocacy for protection and recalls shaping the McKinley tariff while criticizing earlier revisions for agricultural fairness.
Hon. George W. Steele, Indiana congressman and Ways and Means member, analyzes the Wilson law against the McKinley baseline. He cites Indiana pasture losses and cattle impacts, alleging tariff evasion and cross border cattle drives that undercut U.S. farmers and spread disease, while praising a 4 per ton hay duty to curb Canadian hay imports.
Walter Evans Hos argues that agricultural interests are broad and require a sustained demand at good prices. He contends the tariff bill protects farmers from low wage competition abroad and stimulates general industry to create jobs and purchasing power. He notes the need to rebuild sheep flocks wool, sugar production, and profitable cultivation of other Southern crops.
Porter argues the tariff bill compares favorably with the McKinley law and will benefit American producers and workers. He cites reciprocity provisions expanding exports and sugar duty adjustments as leverage to prompt trade concessions, warning Republicans against misleading attacks.
Hon J R Dodge argues against free trade on farm products, noting how lack of duties on wheat barley eggs and cattle permits cheap imports from Argentina Canada Texas and other regions. He warns free wool harms industry and lowers prices, closing mills and hurting workers.
Secretary Wilson proposes turning American corn into butter by feeding it to American cows and marketing in London. He orders purchase of butter from Illinois Iowa and other states to test English market demand and guide farmers toward exporting butter through the animal industry agent in London. He urges practical, farmer-focused scientific work.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat argues reform is not shelved. It notes President McKinley urged a commission to harmonize the financial system and a House bill to implement it. It stresses the revenue deficit of about 70 million annually takes precedence over reform, warning currency stability remains intact for now.
The St Louis Globe Democrat argues that large Bryan crowds signal a possible 1900 nomination but warns Providence will keep the nation with the Republicans. It says Bryan is eloquent yet unlikely to grow in strength and that his 1896 bankrupt claims and anti Republican remarks fail to make him suitable for president.
The piece notes that while most small lenders still find credit hard and no boom has appeared, financial conditions have improved. People with strong collateral can obtain funds for legitimate operations at lower interest rates than previously seen, and patience may yield a broader recovery aided by a new presidential administration and protective tariff policies.
The text notes a 50 percent rise in public debt interest during Grover Cleveland's second term, reflecting party dynamics and policy impact of that era.
Publishings across major papers describe President McKinley naming a three member commission to an international monetary conference. The move aims to advance a global silver standard and satisfy the St. Louis platform pledge. Analysts note mixed signals from silver advocates and warn success depends on European cooperation.
Secretary Wilson advocates a practical approach to farming reforms by removing reliance on coinage or currency debates. The plan aims to strengthen the Department of Agriculture and benefit farmers in the West and South, shielding them from political charlatans.
Hon J Pope Brown president of the Georgia State Bee Society states that farmers in the state are in better condition than in twenty years. He adds that many farmers are prosperous and successful, agreeing with the sentiment.
Fragmentary OCR note reflects mood decline and unclear context amid social or personal strain. Names, dates, or concrete events are not legible, leaving a vague reference to malaise and possible misfortune.
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