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Newspaper
The Ohio Democrat
Location
Logan, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1899
Page
1
A controversial defense of imperialism and criticism of administration policy surfaces in reports attributed to Rev. Clarke and supporters. The piece frames the republic as imperiled and warns of Romelike fate if policies persist.
The sermon at St Paul Tusaday by Bishop Potter argues national expansion risks imperialism. He warns rough conquest breeds subjection and questions assembling an international court to decide Philippines administration, while contrasting views from Detroit clergyman Rufus Clarke defending expansion.
Democratic candidate William H. Dore states he will vigorously enforce anti trust laws if elected Ohio attorney general and will extend prosecutions begun by predecessors. He argues big capital consolidations harm workers and threaten fair distribution of industry. Dore emphasizes fidelity to Ohio statutes and vows to act against all violators.
A Cincinnati political dispute shows black voters anger at George B Cox and his Cox party. The piece cites alleged slurs, coerced loyalty, and denial attempts by Cox supporters while recounting a history of discrimination against African Americans in voting and public life.
At the International Geographical Congress in Berlin Poultney Bigelow condemns U S colonial methods. He argues mob influence harms policy and warns American governance of new empires repeats English mistakes. He contends just administration, respect for colonized peoples, and careful planning are essential for successful colonies.
Ohio campaign moves stir Republican leaders in Washington as vaceholders rush to Ohio to rally for Hanna ticket against McLean and Nash. President and party figures signal urgency in the Buckeye state race.
Edward Atkinson tabulates government costs from 1878 to 1897 showing per capita expenditures averaging $4.07 versus $5.91 per capita revenue, with 1898 figures at $5.96 expenditure and $4.50 revenue. He warns expansion raises costs amid sugar and tobacco losses from colonies, and queries taxation and sacrifices for imperial reach in the West Indies and Philippines. Exports to Oceania and British North America cited to contrast trade impact.
Vermont Senator George F. Edmunds argues against acquiring the Ladrones and Ave Philippines. He says possession would harm the United States by creating a detrimental balance of profits and losses and contrasts it with Britain’s former rule in India. He urges showing world a strong sense of honor and fair conduct.
Foreign relations excerpts urge avoiding permanent alliances and minimal ties with Europe to preserve liberty. The text defends a distant stance, warns against entangling the nation in European politics, and critiques leaders and associates, citing McKinley era concerns and Admiral Dewey.
The piece argues imperial policy will raise military and naval expenses as the United States must match rivals in Europe and Asia. It cites projected costs, pensions, tropical garrisons, and presses concerns over hard times and rising burdens. It notes reactions to John R. McLean’s Ohio gubernatorial bid and colored voters. It mentions a treaty with the Sultan of Balt and the Sulu archipelago as partisan prompts.
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