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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1896
Page
2
New York August 18 William J Bryan delivered his Madison Square Garden address accepting the Democratic nomination. He defends the Chicago platform’s income tax and trust stance, denounces attacks on delegates, and argues for monetary reform toward bimetallism and protection of property rights under law.
A Chicago platform oration denounces government favoritism and trusts. It asserts that wealth aggregations trespass on individuals, demanding enforcement of the law against all enemies of public welfare and opposition to grand larceny and private profit from others’ toil.
The author argues for bimetallism and criticizes the gold standard. Three parties back silver, while Republicans claim future aid for international bimetallism. The piece links monetary policy to honesty in government and questions true aims behind gold standard advocates.
The piece discusses the income tax law and alleged disloyalty within the Chicago platform. It references a Supreme Court reference and notes the platform's controversial stance within the political context. The article outlines the debate surrounding loyalty, policy, and constitutional considerations affecting the platform’s alignment with tax law.
Analyzes honest money by its purchasing power. Cites Professor Laughlin of the University of Chicago noting gold standards vary in value and endorses a multiple standard tied to general consumer prices as fairer for long term contracts. Discusses monometallism and bimetallism and government control of the dollar.
The speaker argues farmers and wage earners suffer under a gold standard, citing high taxes, debt burden, and slow price falls. He warns savings banks and insurers face depositor risk, and claims overall prosperity hinges on broad wealth creation rather than favoring a few syndicates.
The speaker argues against a rising gold standard, warning contraction harms debtors and workers while benefiting fixed-income investors. He cites Senator Sherman and Blaine on currency contraction and demonetization of silver, urging bi metallic parity to restore national prosperity and reduce dependence on foreign lenders.
The Chicago platform calls for immediate free coinage of silver and gold at a 16 to 1 ratio, demanding mint privileges for silver equal to gold. It rejects the gold standard, urging a return to historic financial policy and the opening of mines to full legal tender silver without waiting for other nations.
The argument holds that allowing debtors to choose coinage sustains silver and gold parity, as choosing the cheaper metal keeps metals tied to the legal ratio. It notes government and private obligations alike hinge on this option, citing historical context and the 1868 Athens resolution affirming redemption in standard silver or gold.
The piece argues for free and unlimited US coinage of silver to restore silver’s value to its coinage level and set a world price of $1.29 per ounce. It discusses supply and demand, the fixed gold–silver ratio, and the potential for government demand to fix prices while contrasting international and independent bimetallists.
The discussion covers mint capacity and silver supply for the United States. It argues that even with free coinage, foreign coin will not flood in, and that gold now leaves the country despite protections. It contends silver and gold bullion values align with coin values under bimetallism and rebuts accusations of debt payback in 50 cent dollars.
The speaker argues free coinage of silver benefits the general public more than mine owners, noting demonetization harmed owners less than people. They defend 16 to 1 as the only ratio and oppose any change, citing potential injustice and reduced standard money. The ratio change would cause a large contraction in money supply.
A speaker addresses New Yorkers from the central United States urging unity and growth. He argues free coinage advocates seek only national welfare, stresses New York’s dependence on thriving commerce, and invites cooperation to restore money flow for remunerative prices. He contrasts two symbols powerfully: a figure bound by gold versus Liberty Enlightening the World guiding the nation.
A special dispatch reports the interstate G A R encampment of Nebraskans began in Superior with about 5000 veterans present. Hon. John J. Ingalls was elected to address the assembly.
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