Senate speech sparks press clash in Challis era reflection
The Silver Messenger reprints a South Carolina governor’s defense against harsh editorials. He argues newspapers misquote his Senate speech, defends honesty, warns of threats to reform, and cites state progress and education gains while rallying for true bimetallism.
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Dead Against Silver Debated In Senate Tariff Talk
Telegraphic report of a senate debate on a tariff bill and silver. Allen confronts Rhode Island’s Aldrich about free coinage and bimetallism. Aldrich replies no, exposing Republican opposition to silver and criticizing party stance. Morgan challenges Allen to ask about McKinley law with free coinage.
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