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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1900
Page
7
The article profiles Li Hongzhang and Ito as premier negotiators. It notes Li Hongzhang’s long service and modernizing reforms in China and Ito’s skill in diplomatic talks with Western powers. It highlights the historic value of their conversations as a handbook for eastern diplomacy.
An elephant from Bombay was dispatched to the Delhi Assembly in January 1877 under Governor Sir P Woodhouse. En route it encountered a group of men, one of whom reportedly attacked the mahout after recognizing him, sparking a tense incident during the journey.
A fragmented account recounts Li Hung Chang as a long standing American admirer and ally of Grant, noting his role in suppressing the Taiping rebellion alongside foreign forces. It traces his rise from provincial governor to viceroy of Pechili, wealth from foreign concessions, and leadership in China’s diplomacy after the Japanese war, ending with a curiously mixed anecdote about elephants and a British observer.
Special correspondence reports Claude Haynes a full blood Kiowa who claims to be the first red man to compose and publish songs. He gained early fame with a ghost dancer song after a spirit inspired him, but the medicine failed and he later became a store clerk turning to love sonnets.
The Washington Times lauds Charles A Towne of Minnesota as a principled leader who withdrew from the Republican path in 1896. It suggests he would not seek the vice presidency but deserves respect for his conscience and dedication to liberty and the Constitution.
Public attention focuses on Mr. McKinley’s letter to secretaries and the president’s revised plan to cooperate with other powers in China. The piece warns that the president would deploy American troops to pacify China, challenging the Monroe doctrine and raising concerns over imperial influence and hemispheric sovereignty.
A NY Journal editorial railing at imperialism and militarism within the Republican camp. It cites Judge Day, President Mckinley era figures, Roosevelt, Depew, and Choate arguing for expansion from Porto Rico to Peking, condemning conquest as policy while lamenting the loss of republican ideals and national independence.
A historical summary accuses the Hanna influenced Republican policy of backing trusts and campaign funding for 1896, retiring greenbacks, issuing silver and gold bonds, placing money powers in banks, expanding the army, perpetual war in colonies, ongoing Dingley taxes, higher taxes overall, burying thousands in the Philippines, expanding pensions, and transforming the republic into an empire while keeping Democratic war heroes abroad.
The Omaha World-Herald reports Congress declared troops should leave Cuba once pacification occurred. Nearly two years later five regiments and two batteries remain in Cuba. The McKinley administration proposal is viewed with heavy doubt.
The article argues for a Bryan presidency, praising honesty, statesmanship, tact, humor, and a principled,impersonal approach. It contrasts Bryan with Republican rivals, claiming he would favor reform over personal gain and support balanced foreign and Pacific interests against monopolies. It notes broader Republican doubts yet sees Bryan as a potentially unifying, principled president.
The World lauds the Kansas City platform as a powerful, self explanatory campaign document. It argues the platform presents American principles against imperialism and militarism, stressing the home and citizen rights, while noting the financial plank as forward looking and endorsing government issued paper money.
Leadville Miner argues that the Sugar Trust has repeatedly raised sugar prices and accuses Republicans of violating principles unless foreign sugar is kept out. The piece urges using tariffs or a special session to shield trusts, claiming protection for Havemeyer and sugar interests over consumers.
A Syracuse Telegram editorial argues imperialism defended by the Republican candidate signals a shift from government by the people. It warns of a large costly standing army and distant colonies ruled by satraps, enriching followers via concessions at the expense of taxpayers.
The piece argues that imperialism is a real peril, not a myth or fear tactic. It calls for courageous and fearless national grappling to protect free institutions, contrasting Democratic aims for the people and republic with Republican focus on money over character.
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