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Newspaper
Steele City Standard
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1897
Page
4
Democratic editors and politicians debate fusion with the Populist party in Kansas as Bryanism and Altgeldism suffer setback. Opinions from papers in Georgia and others praise or challenge the recent election results. Officials critiqued over civil service appointments and Treasury export figures face scrutiny amid partisan tensions.
The Chicago Tribune critiques the silver monometallism policy, accusing William Jennings Bryan of promoting a plan that would cancel debts and force retroactive repudiation of contracts. It cites his campaign speeches and post defeat writings as evidence of hidden aims.
The article recalls the old Postoffice building in Washington, its destruction by fire, and its replacement by a marble structure bounded by Seventh to D streets. It notes the department’s vast staff, including seventy postmasters and twelve thousand letter carriers, and discusses costs, revenues, and the aim to spread educational literature while needing a small yearly subsidy.
In a Washington Senate Commerce Committee meeting representatives from shipping interests discussed policies to support American ships. Charles H Cramp urged that ownership and building must be protected at home to prevent foreign profits draining U S wealth. He warned Britain leverages sea power to maintain dominance and push for tariff and policy changes to boost American shipping.
The Dubuque Times quotes that farm goods rise in price as protection proposals gain ground. Wool, wheat and corn gain value while livestock also strengthens, credited to protection and boosted trade. Standards agencies in major markets support the view that Congress forthcoming protection will aid agricultural markets.
In an editorial excerpt the Boston Journal argues the United States is uniquely equipped to test the protective principle. It claims nearly all raw materials could be produced domestically and notes sugar tea and coffee as key imports. The piece cites historic tariffs by Washington Hamilton and Jefferson and imagines Hawaii and Cuba supplying sugar if under American control.
Secretary Wilson, new head of the Department of Agriculture, proves practical and devoted to soil interests. He expands a program to collect and distribute new weeds worldwide with instructions to farmers to diversify farm products.
The piece discusses Prof. Wilson’s view that a forty pound suit would be a novelty and that the Dingley tariff raises wool prices by at least 20 percent. It notes Wilson’s articles in the York Herald arguing higher costs for American garments and asks readers to consider the hidden calculations behind wool price changes.
Money leaders plan to recap the organization while former William J. Bryan tours Ohio and Cincinnati to promote free silver. The New York Reform Club prepares a two day conference to shape the party’s future with Gold bloc figures like Grover Cleveland and John G. Carlisle attending to steer the Democracy away from free silver.
The Dubuque Times reports that farm prices rise as the proposed Dingey bill passes the House. Proponents say protective measures will restore employment and boost demand for wool, wheat, and livestock. Sales gains are attributed to state action and standard commercial agencies.
The Senate Committee on Beet Sugar Industry in Minnesota concludes beet sugar culture and manufacturing are feasible statewide. P. E. Kaiser A.M. prepared the report with Henry Keller, noting Germany as the industry’s origin. Chemists say any good wheat land suffices. Prof. Shaw says Minnesota could grow more beets than needed for U.S. sugar.
The Inter Ocean calls Democratic criticisms of the new tariff drearily imbecile and dreary in language. The San Francisco Call notes free trade attacks on a bill intended to provide industrial protection and government revenue.
The Louisville Commercial notes President McKinley has just returned from a short Potomac trip with his wife and two ladies. It contrasts his manners and morals with Pat Cleveland, praising the current administration as an improvement though noting McKinley’s fishing and duck hunting may lag.
This paper vows to champion sound money again, urging honest dollars and the need to understand the relative values of two metals before judging their stability. It critiques the idea that 62 cents equates to a dollar and calls for informed assessment of monetary standards.
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