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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1895
Page
4
The Silver Messenger urges voters to see beyond party labels in the upcoming presidential election. It calls party loyalty a dangerous servitude and warns citizens that blind adherence can threaten public welfare and liberty, urging patriotism over partisan motives.
A political broadside challenges gentlemen for trimming the purse strings and argues that old platitudes on honest money and free silver fail the public. It asks who benefits and warns voters the time to decide is near as the financial issue demands clear choice.
A dubious political platform lists seven points including granting Britain influence in Central and South America, restoring Liliuokalani, abolishing the Monroe Doctrine, ending protection for American industry, increasing national debt, banning silver, and making Grover Cleveland president for life.
Governor McConnell of Idaho attended the Salt Lake Silver Conference and dodged a direct fight for 16 to 1 free coinage. The Silver State decries 2700 silver men in Idaho ready to back any silver friendly candidate if the GOP adopts a silver stance while goldbugs push for a gold platform.
Ohio figures spar over Secretary Carlisle's annual defense of sound money and Dem stance while Allen Thurman accuses him of political copying. The piece also recalls Walter Q. Gresham's death and his storied career as soldier judge and cabinet member, highlighting his lineage and Civil War service.
Secretary Walter Q. Gresham died at 1 15 this morning in the Arlington hotel Washington after a long illness. Doctors used heart stimulants and saline but his condition worsened with rigors before 11 last night. He remained conscious at times and spoke bravely to his wife and daughter as his end neared.
The White House is deemed unsatisfactory to royal ambition and a plan to build a presidential palace is proposed. A feature would be a separate entrance for dignitaries and citizens to spare officers and ministers from the common arrival route. We may be slow but will improve eventually.
The Republican convention at Zanesville Ohio declared for McKinley and indicated a broader party platform to be announced next year. The outline signals continued backing and policy direction for the candidate and party.
Up to date six men and a boy have come out in New York for Levi P. Morton for president. The group shows growing support with organized outreach across the city and surrounding counties as the campaign moves into a new phase.
A fragment shows a playful dispute with a bold claim of 16 for 1, followed by a sharp retort about affection and lasting restraint, signaling a mocked economic debate amid a flirtatious exchange.
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