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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1900
Page
5
A fragmentary Opinion piece rails at a Tribune editors for bias against William Jennings Bryan and gold standard supporters. It questions fusion motives in politics, mocks Abe Lincoln, and laments remonetization of silver amid calls for republican unity and economic fear.
In a provincial republication tone the piece argues for Bryan as the right man for president while condemning the Republican party as not truly defending human rights. It cites Lowell and the Macon Democrat describing Republican campaign excess and consistency in credibility, urging readers to support Bryan’s steadfast convictions.
A wide influence of defections from the McKinley camp is reported as prominent Republicans and former McKinley supporters announce their backing of Bryan. Diplomats, former officials, manufacturers, and leaders across Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, West Virginia, Ohio, and New York declare opposition to imperialism and endorse Bryan and Stevenson.
A special Chicago letter contrasts Mr. Bryan acceptance speech in Indianapolis with Mr. McKinley’s Canton address. Bryan speaks as an American citizen defending free government, while McKinley speaks as a party chief defending an administration. The piece notes Bryan’s nonpartisan tone and McKinley’s vague promises on Philippine independence, with emphasis on the republic’s survival and the differing appeals to the public.
The article analyzes William Jennings Bryan's address outlining a Philippines policy and contrasts it with McKinley's stance. It notes Bryan's call for independence for the Philippines, a stable government akin to Cuba's, and protection from outside interference. It reports Republican and gold Democrat reactions and the growing strength of the Democratic faction as former gold Democrats join.
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