Dingley Bill and the Farmer Views of its Framing Men
A compilation of farmer and official comments on the Dingley tariff bill. Figures include Nelson Dingrey and Major McKinley aides, J. H. Brigham, Walter Evans, and Robt. P. Porter. The piece discusses protective sentiment in the South, effects on agriculture, wool schedules, and hoped for benefits from a strong tariff to expand home markets and manufacturing.
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Nelson Dingrey
Dingley
Ways and Means Committee
House
Senate
Ding
Farmers Back Dingley Tariff Measurings Varied Hopes
Hon J H Brigham discusses farmer opinions on the Dingley tariff proposal. He notes farmers across political lines want to see relief if the bill helps them, while those skeptical remain wary. He recalls backing protection and cites agricultural gains under McKinley before ending with his role in shaping tariff policy.
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J. H. Brigham
Steels Views on Wilson Law vs McKinley in Dingley Bill Debate
Hon. George W. Steele outlines how the Wilson law impacts Indiana agriculture and livestock losses, tariff evasion, and the protection of farmers. He argues protection supports labor and home industries, notes sugar and wool schedules, and cites North Dakota wool association approval. He says more than half of recent imports are agricultural products and urges farmer prosperity through the bill.
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Mr. Steele
Europe
Walter Evans
George W. Steele
Major Steele
Indiana
Ways and Means Committee
Canada
Mexico
Chicago
Steele
Middle West
Wool Growers’ Association of
North Dakota
North Dakota Association
China
Bagdad
Egypt
Protection and home markets in tariff debate
Ex-Statistician J. R. Dodgee argues the Dingley tariff boosts agricultural wealth by protecting flax and sugar, expanding home markets, and reviving flour, meat, and machinery demand. He warns free trade undermines farmer livelihoods and urges farmers to defend domestic production.
Porter argues for tariff bill and reciprocity benefits
Hon. Robert P. Porter urges public review of the tariff bill beside the McKinley law. He warns Republicans against bitter opposition tactics and highlights reciprocity as a benefit to American producers and workers. He notes potential reductions in sugar and other duties to leverage trade with nations like Germany and France.
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Robert P. Porter
Germany
France
Free trade threats to farm wealth and industry argue for tariffs
A speech by Hon J B Dodge warns that removing duties on farm products weakens prices and livelihoods. He points to wheat barley eggs and cattle imports from Canada Argentina and Texas and cites wool and textiles showing wards of free trade reducing farmer income and factory jobs. He argues tariffs protect both farm and manufacturing sectors and prevent economic collapse.
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J. BR. Dodge
Argentine
New York
Nebraska
Canada
Texas
Australia
Cape Colony
South American
United States
A Versatile Agriculturist Secretary Wilson Pursues Butter Trade
Secretary Wilson of the Agriculture Department learns corn ships to Denmark for cow feed and butter markets in London. He asserts power to spend public funds to buy hundreds of pounds of Illinois butter to ship to London for the Government animal industry program.
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Wilson
Department of Agriculture
United States
Denmark
London
Treasury Department
Ilinois
Iowa
Farmers Weights and Markets Reach for English Butter Trade
Secretary Wilson stresses practical value in scientific agriculture work. He criticizes researchers who work for peer approval and calls for science that directly serves farmers to capture English markets and secure fair US butter shares.
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United States
Wilson
Currency Reform Not Shelved Says St Louis Paper
The St Louis Globe-Democrat argues against claims that Republicans shelved monetary reform. It notes McKinley's inaugural call for a commission to harmonize the financial system, and mentions a House bill to implement this, while stressing revenue deficits of about 70 million dollars yearly demand urgent tariff action over reform.
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McKinley
House
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Bryan's rise seen as unlikely for 1900 nomination
The St. Louis Globe Democrat argues that while William Jennings Bryan draws large crowds, his popularity fades in close circles and he cannot exceed his 1896 strength. It says most people doubt he is the right leader for the presidency despite perceived sincerity.
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Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Providence
Republican Party
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Steady Business Improvement Amid Political Change
The Minneapolis Tribune notes that while many report no boom and small spenders struggle to borrow, financial conditions have improved. Those with good collateral can secure funds for legitimate operations at lower rates, hinting at a potential nationwide business recovery due to a Republican administration and protective tariffs.
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Minneapolis Tribune
McKinley appoints international monetary commission
Treasury and press voices hail President McKinley for appointing a bimetallic commission to push free silver and international coinage. Two members favor free silver unconditionally, one is a gold advocate who supports bimetallism, and the panel is praised as representative and capable of advancing the St Louis platform goals.
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McKinley
St Louis
New York Mall Express
Baltimore American
United States
Atlanta Journal
Dem
Republican Congress
Walcott
Stevenson Gen. Paine
Massachusetts
Wolcott
Teller
Dubois
Philadelphia Inquirer
St. Louis
Chicago Times-Herald
Ohio State Journal
McKinley forms panel for international bimetallism drive
The dispatches and editorials discuss President McKinley forming a three member commission to pursue an international monetary conference on bimetallic currency. They emphasize the goal of uniting major commercial nations in silver money and the cautious hopes for success.
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Ple
McKinley
Dubuque Times
Wolcott
Europe
Journal
United States
Tribune
Wilson's Winning Ways in Agriculture Reform
The Secretary of Agriculture promotes a practical approach to farming issues, arguing the coinage question is not the root of farmers' troubles. The plan will take time but marks a step to make the department more useful, aiding farmers against political charlatans.
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Wilson
Department of Agriculture
New York Commercial Advertiser
Southern Farmers Prosperous Says Georgia Leader
Hon. J. Pope Brown, president of the Georgia State Agricultural Society, says the farmers of the State are in better condition than they have been in twenty years. He is a farmer and progressive, and his statement reflects prosperity.
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J. Pope Brown
The
Georgia State Agricultural Society
Brown
Houston Home Journal
Revival of industry slow but steady under tariff pull
Francisco Call notes the revival of industry progresses steadily despite slow improvement in mood from the Democratic tariff. The paper says hard times are fading in parts of the Union and better conditions come to all classes of trade.
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Bigius
Francisco Call
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Cleveland
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