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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1900
Page
4
A 1900 column from The Weiser Signal criticizes imperialism and military spending shifts. It contrasts prewar and postwar attitudes toward army size and appropriations, noting money powers and gold standard politics. It references Idaho State Journal and mockingly treats political convictions as inherited.
A Boise Statesman editorial critiques partisan posturing while praising German American influence in conservative civic life. It disputes eastern mudslinging, cites E L Godkin’s attack on McKinley, and accuses the paper of duplicity in Democratic affairs amid national imperialism debates.
The piece argues that the money issue drives imperialism in war and finance, linking gold standard, banking control, and trusts to national policy. It critiques Borah and Bryan, notes Democratic platform moves toward silver coinage, and portrays Republicans as reviving the money question to rally voters against repudiation and to defend sound currency.
The Statesman accuses the Idaho Democratic convention of "taking the governor's scalp" by nominating a senator against his wishes and claims the move undermines state interests. It argues Republicans would harm Idaho by electing any other man than Stennenberg if they control the legislature, insisting the Du Bois nomination is not a denunciation of Governor Stennenberg.
Fragmentary political rebuke notes misalignment between denunciation of democrats and the party plank. The speaker warns of discord in the platform if the opposing mouth opens to attack Queur d'Alene. The text illustrates sharp internal critique and partisan tension.
The Weiser gathering drew prominent former Silver Republicans now returning to the GOP fold. The Signal disputes the Statesman’s editorial framing, arguing that most county voters who supported Republicans in past elections remain inclined toward true convictions rather than orchestrated policy. The piece notes dissolved Silver ranks and asserts Bryan backers outnumber ex silverists who pivoted to gold standards. It also discusses local political dynamics around a county seat and calls for readers to consider a reader communication on the occasion.
The Statesman criticizes Judge Stockslager for backlash from Pocatello and warns the judiciary being used in partisan aims. It cites Judge Huston and alleged party influence in Lewiston and Pocatello to sway dynamite-related votes and questions party allegiance to dynamiters.
The text asserts life, liberty, and property protections and the right to seek, obtain, or contract for labor under law, then questions the Statesman's pause to explain the meaning, intent, and motive of its party platform.
The Springfield Republican cites that the party upholds the Chicago platform while warning against subverting republican government. It notes thoughtful editors acknowledging facts that appeal to conservative readers. It argues this year the Democratic party supports American principles and representative government.
State press argues for municipal ownership of electric lights and water in Idaho Falls, noting cheaper rates than Boise. It urges reform toward public utilities and cites editorials from Capital and Coeur d Alene Press on labor and governance issues ahead of elections. England is described as throttling liberty amid ongoing war.
A Transvaal article condemns British policy as imperialist plunder while praising Boer fighters defending home and native land. It critiques Britain’s war costs, famine in India, and what it calls expansionist aims, then shifts to Idaho politics praising Frank Hunt and U Spltin Hunt as capable leaders under a critique of imperialism.
The grand Republican rally concluded with little immediate impact as only a small group of faithful attendees gathered in the opera house amid loud but temporary announcements of extra accommodations. Weiser remains noted for survival amid the subdued event.
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