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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
Our Foreigners are Patriotic.

Let us hear no more about the dangers
to our government from the so called
foreign vote" 1t was the foreign
voters who rallied to the defense of the
government in the dark days of the
rebellion and on battlefield and at the
polls upheld the national flag with a zeal
equal to that of the native Americans.
And now, again, when the national
honor was assailed and an attempt
made to array section against section,
and class against class, the foreign
voters, the Germans, Swedes, Scandi-
navians, Irishmen, Frenchmen, Jews,
Englishmen, Scotchmen, Italians have
rallied with remarkable unaninity to
the defense of sound money and all the
great interests that it has stood for in
this campaign. They have really saved
the native Americans from DESTROYING
themselves, and for their patriotic action
they are entitled to large share of
credit for the splendid victory achieved
in this election. Let no more be said in
depreciation of the foreign Vote
Northampton Mass, Gazette.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
EckeIs Says Proceed Cautiously.

Comptroller Eckes says: II don't be-
lieve speculative enterprises will succeed
for long time to come. A great amount
of money will come out of boarding, but
it will be used cautiously. The amount
which has been secreted in safety vaults
and elsewhere is larger than ever in the
countrys history. The favorable condi-
tions for the people rest in the abundant
crops here and the shortage elsewhere.
"a great opportunity is presented to
the country of entering upon a long pc
Rod of prosperity, and it ought not to
be frittered away through unnecessary
tariff or currency legislation. All tariff
legislation should be based upon remedy
ing any patent defects in the present law
and not general in its scope, while the
currency suggestions should be with a
view to bringing about the gradual re-
tirement of legal tenders and heimprove-
ment of note issuing powers of the ma
tional banks. The national banks should
issue all the paper currency of the coun-
try, and should be obliged to redeem the
same in gold"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
The New Party.

The silver question appears to
have been referred to a court Of last
resort, the people, and its verdict
ought, in general principles, to pre-
clude further agitation. The die
hards, however, have already
announced the battle as only Just
begun. Mr.. Jones of the democratic
committee, in the nick of time, comes
to the countrv's relief with the state.
ment that the silver republicans, the
silver democrats and the populists
will possibly reorganize under a new
party name. This arrangement
promises well for the country. The
sheep and goats in this way will be
parcelled out so that they can be
counted, and patriotic republicans
and democrats can find their way
back into their respective folds with
out overmuch loss of self respect. BY
all means let the reorganization be
accomplished in harmony with Mr..
Jones plans.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

While the name of John M. Palmer will
not figure prominently in the election re-
turns it will hold an important place in
the history of the campaign as represent
ing an element that was certainty irflpor-
tant and possibly decisive in the result
1t is very doubtful if the great group of
states surrounding Illinois, where the
real battle was fought, could have been
carried for Mckinley without the action
of the sound money democrats. 1t was
merely that they kept democratic votes
away from Bryan, but they furnished. as
General Palmer says, much of the fight
ing force for sound money" and it was
really they who made the campaign oil
education that has effected this great re-
suit. And this they did with no thought
whatever of any party success and with
out even caring to make a record, their
only purpose being to promote the cleo
ton of Mckinley in the most effective
way. Thus not many votes may appear
for Palmer, but he stands fora great deal
in the sound money victory Philadel-
phia Times. -..,......
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
AS Seen in California.

San Francisco, Cal, Nov. 5, 1896.
Republican leaders here believe the dis
ruption OF the solid South was due to the
policy OF the democratic party as de.
clared in the platform. Sectional feeling
is last passing away, and individual com.
munities are commencing to consulttheir
own needs, without reference to the
attitude of the North on national issues,
1t is predicted that the disruption will be
more apparent in another campaign,
and individual southern states will be
considered in another light than that
they are simply southern states.
The Call says; at is pleasing to note
that in the republican majority southern
states will have part. They will no
longer be regarded as a section alien to
the rest of the Union."-[ Boston Herald.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
ELECTION COMMENT.

Ambassador Bayard was seen in Lon
don by a representative OF the United
Associated Presses, and during the con
yersation said:
"rhe report of the election in America
verities my opinion Of the honesty and
uprightness of the American people. |
believe they will always vote against
reputation in any form when the issue
is placed plainly before them Whether
the incoming congress and administra-
ton will comprehend that this is no
mere party victory, we must wait to see.
hope and trust that there will be a
modification of the financial and COM
mercial policies Of such men as Bryan and
Sewall and their promu'gation of issues
so destructive to the honor and pros
perity OF the United States. Thisis what
the people meant to secure. The effect
has been excellent here. Such an exhi-
bition of the faith and honesty Of the
American people cannot but have ben
e6cial effect in restoring confidence in the
institutions of the United States"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
Tariff on lin Plate.

While lodging Scylla, a provincial
might reasonably urge the proprlcty
OF keeping a weather eye on Charyb'
dis. The radicals OF whatever par
ty seem to think otherwise. The
mental density Of some politicians is
amazing Some OF the latter came
up smiling in western Pennsylvania
with the suggestion thatthe tariff be
Immediately increased on tin plate.
Now it happens that over 9S12 per
cent of sheet tin used in the country
last season was made here; an in
crease OF more than So per cent over
the product Of the previous year.
viii some one explain if republican
purposes will not be just as well
served by letting this particular
industry alone?
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
Close to Our Figures.

The week before election we made
the prediction that McKinley's ma
jority in the electoral college would
be around so. Inasmuch as he has
won the election by Sc majority we
simply rise to remark that we came
as close to the result as possible and
based our judgment on the best au-
thorities we could find. We never
believed that Mckinley would carry
any of the southern states, but it is
matter OF great rejoicing that he
carried the border states of the South.
We expected that Bryan would carry
his own state, Senator Thurston to
the contrary notwithstanding, but
we were surprised that he carried
the adjoining state of Kansas. The
populists still control those granger
states, but we believe their influence
is on the wane.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
Business.

1t is evident something's wrong in
someone's calculations, Here's bust
ness picking up all over the country
right in face of the gold standard.
Can it be possible that MIR, Bryan
may himself have misjudged business
conditions? Perhaps he moderated
the element OF confidence. 1t is quite
certain majority of the people had
more confidence in a financial system,
the direct product o. experience and
economic law, then in the visionary
schemes of silver miners and untried
reformers; and the people were not
far from right. Long live the people
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

Its comments on the result of the presi-
dental election in the United States, the
st. James Gazette says:
"The result is less triumph than a
warning. Should England feel happy if
a fantastic ideaist, some Kier Hardie or
Tom Mann, carried a third of her electo-
raj vote Of five Millions The vote polled
for Bryan is fercely emphatic demon
stration OF discomfort with the estab-
lished order of things"
The Pail Mall Gazette says:
1.-THE magnificent way in which the
democrats, who are Americans first and
party men afterwards, sunk their differ
ences in the face of the common enemy,
will raise their country to anincalculabe
extent in the eyes of the world. Mr.. Me-
Kinley ought to remember this and oc-
cupy the White House as president of the
nation and not Of party
The Westminster Gazette says:
"The lesson of Organism is a saIutary
one il its causes are rightly gagged and
cared. 1t is the handwriting on the wall
at the Belshazzar feast of the triumphant
plutocracy. fla second protest is made
inevitable the blame will be upon those
who caused it."
The following paragraph appears in
"The Liverpool Post" at is believed
in Liverpool that Mckinley will put
new tariff on certain classes of goods,
but that the tariff will be regulated
by the voice Of public opinion, and will
be moderate. The new president does
not take office until March next, so that
there is ample time for shipment of goods
to escape any tariff which may be i'm
posed"
1.-THE Birmingham Post" remarks that
''Englishmen in this American conflict
either had to support the candidate who
would conhscate their property or else
the one who would seriously injure their
trade; but it now finds reason to hope
that the second nightmare may be es-
capped"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
The Germans are Glad.

Herr Bechsroder, the great German
banker, in an interview on the result OF
the American presidential election,
expressed the opinion that the election OF
Mckinley had made a most excellent
impression in Germany but added that
he was unable to fortel whether
untoward circumstances would arise
later to undo the good that has already
been done.
Herr Koch director of the Deutsche
bank, said The election of Mckinley
has had the best possible effect upon the
the German bourses and markets. feel
confident that Mr.. Mckinley as presi-
dent will act differently from what he
did as a committeeman in congress-"
Herr Guttman, director of the Dresden
bank, said: "The result OF the election
has made a splendid impression through
out the commercial world and promises
for some years to come stability and
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

Congressman Powers did some
effective work in the closing weeks
of the campaign in New Jersey and
Pennsylvania and materially helped
elect republican congressman. Sib,
ley had made millions of money in
the oil business and expected that his
money would re-elect him. But the
sound money democrats and repub-
licans joined forces and the republ-
can candidate for congress won by
GOT majority.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
An Admirer of Bryan.

The Times Democrat has been an ar
dent and sincere admirer of Mr.. Bryan.
We have believed in the doctrines advo-
Gated by him and in the principles laid
down by the Chicago platform. We be-
lieve that if that platform were carried
out honestly and lully it would have re-
leased the country from many evils which
now hover over it, and have assured it
greater prosperity than it has ever en-
joyed before. But the people have de-
clared otherwise, and their verdict is
law. The question of bmetalism is not
determined permanently, and we haveno
idea that either America or the world
will accept yesterdays vote as disposing
oft; but we shall at least have season
OF rest. The Mckinley administration
and the financial policy of the republican
party have received the approval of the
American people, We shall now have an
opportunity to try the gold standard for
four years. New Orleans Times Demo-
Crat.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
The Referendum.

The silver question has been
pressed for score Of years upon the
attention OF the peoples representa-
tives. This year for the first time
the people themselves have had a
chance at it, with a result that
reminds us of the big New Yorker,
who, after wiping the pavement
with a wretched fellow disturbing
the peace, and shaking him as a cat
would a rat, held him at arms
length with the refreshing question,
And how do you feel now ?"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

quietness, with rapid revival OF trade
and commerce. AS regards the question
of protection events must be awaited
calmly"
DR.. Erichsof the Disconto bank said :
The nightmare has been removed. The
bourses do not expect that Mckinley
will follow as president the same lines
which he pursued as a congressman"
At the banking house of VIM. Rosen-
heime's Co., it was said 1--WE are not
afraid Of any high tariff campaign. The
money that was boarded through fear Of
Bryan's success will now pour into the
markets, beneiting trade"
Maud & Schwartz, large exporters of
capes, said: eve! are now offered large
orders which were kept back awaiting
the result of he election"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

To the republican party belongs the
credit of organizing the magnificent vic
tory. 1t had the courage to meet the
new and untried issues presented for the
determination of the people, and in this
sense the victory is arepublcan victory.
But it is in no sense partisan victory
alone. Thousands, ten and hundreds of
thousands Of democrats placing country
above party, united to preserve the fnan-
cial integrity of the nation and are en-
titled to share in the fruits of the victory.
All honor to them Tor it. list. Adams
Messenger.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

Vermonts rejoicings over the hand
some victory to which you have tri.
umphantly led an anxious people.
The wise counsels contributed by
you to the campaign, and the mod.
est part you acted in it, are appre.
cated and admired by all. That
your administration will inspire con.
6dence, restore business and promote
happiness through the country, is
the expectation OF the Green Noun.
tain state, which from the first of
your candidacy, has felt more than
an ordinary interest in its success. "
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
below

Had one-half the majority in these
states, or about $4,000 votes (say
of the gold democrats) voted the
Bryan ticket, Mckinley would have
failed OF popular election by one cleo,
toral vote, although his popular
majority in nearly 100000 votes
is about 100000 Boston News
Bureau.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
What Gov. circuit Says.

Gov. Grout sent the following dispatch
to the Boston Journal:
"McKinley's election signifies more than
few words can state. Much will de-
pend upon his administration and that
it may promote business, reward toll and
bless humanity is the expectation OF the
people and the prayer of
JOSIAH CIRCUIT"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
A Crushing Weight Rolled Away.

A great revolution has been effected
this week in the conditions which con-
troll business. 1t could not be in any
fair degree reflected as yet in transac-
lions or in records, but there is ample
evidence already that crushing weight
has been lifted and rolled away, and the
business world has begun to adjust itself
to state Of freedom and security which
it has not known for years.-[R. G..
Dunn & Co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

Not only were all the principal cities in
the contested states carried for gold, but
the farming districts in nearly, ifnot in
all of these states increased Mr.. McKin-
ley's lead. The farmers of the United
States are evel-headed as Of yore, and
above all they are honest. They are not
willing to repudiate obligations. -
Lawrence, Mass, American.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

The causes of Bryan's defeat are not
far to seek. He represented the spirit of
revolution. He was supported by all
the reactionary elements of society. He
was opposed to all the conservative
forces Of the country, Against him was
arrayed the combined wealth of the
nation.-[Charleston News and Courier.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

Speaker Reed is prominently men
toned as the next secretary of state
but it can be pretty positively stated
that he will not accept cabinet
office. His personality is too great
to be lost sight ofin cabinet council.
He will aid the administration, but
his course will be an independent one
as it has been throughout the cam
paign.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
They Did Their Share.

The honest democrats of the United
States did their full share toward secur-
ing the election of Mckinley. 1t is no
easy thing for earnest party men to vote
for the candidate of the party that they
have hitherto opposed. - Hartford
Courant.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
The "Silent Vote" Again.

The vote which elected Mckinley was
the "silent vote" of which we have heard
SO much during the last few weeks, and
as to which the party managers have
been so utterly bewildered. 1t was the
vote OF the thinkers, the quiet, patient
workers, the yeomanry, the bone and
sinew of the land Washington Post.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

The campaign is over; Mckinley
is triumphantly elected; the people
have rendered a verdict for protec-
ton and sound money by a popular
plurality of over 100000 and bust
ness is starting up all over the coun-
try. 1t is estimated that employ
ment has been given 100000 men
since the election.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
A Possible Close Vote.

Bostou-The closeness OF the cleo.
toral vote may be shown by the fact
that $4,000 votes changedin selected
Mckinley states would have given
the election to Bryan by just one
vote. Without Kentucky Bryan has
167 votes. The Mckinley majority
in eight close states is now placed as
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
A Complete Restoration.

Millions of dollars have been waiting
for Mckinley. The people have declared
for him by overwhelming maorities. The
restoration Of public confidence is COM
plete. The business revival will not be
spasmodic; it will begradual, steady and
permanent--[Chicago Times Herald.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13
Gov. circuit to Major Mckinley

On Nov. 7, the Green Mountain
state extended greetings to Major
Mckinley through Gov. Grout as
follows: If the congratulatory sea-
son has not expired, | desire, almost
regardless of party, to tender you
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

Mr.. Hanna says no official place
can tempt him to give up his home
in Cleveland, There is no doubt
that Mr.. Hanna, as secretary Of the
treasury, would make an able cabi-
net officer, but it might not be wise
step for him to take.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

One of the best results of the cleo
ton was the burying of Altgeld.
He is grooming under the avalanche
of votes that went against him, but
it is a case where something to cause
grooming is well deserved.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

The Solid South has dropped out OF
politics. For the first time since 1876
the republican party has carried states
in the old slavery region.-[St. Louis
Globe. Democrat.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

Bryan's great campaign record is
as follows: He travelled 1881
miles, made 500 speeches in ATT
towns and cities in 81 states, deliv-
cred nearly 100000 words to many
millions of people. Mckinley stayed
at home, had his front yard demol-
ished and was overwhelmingly
elected.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

Much suffering is being caused in
South Dakota by a snow storm.
About IL inches OF snow fell the first
of the week, covering thousands Of
acres o. corn. The settlers are un.
prepared Tor winter.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

President Cleveland is not feeling
in the right condition to eat crow.
He has ordered the biggest turkey in
Rhode Island for his Thanksgiving
dinner.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

Three evils crushed; Bryan's raid
on the dollar, TllIman's raid on the
harmony OF sections and AItgeld's
raid on public order. Let us hope
they will never rise again.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

Mark Hanna announces that he
will keep the national committee ac-
tive during the next four years.
Does this mean that Mckinley will be
candidate for reelection fittings go
well? If it does Hanna evidently in.
tends to have things conveniently
arranged.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

Vermont gives Mckinley a plural
ity of about 41,0OO, 10000 more
than ever given at presidentialelec
ton before. Palmer received about
1900 and it is estimated that over
5000 democrats voted for Mckinley
1t wasn't quite unanimous but al,
most near enough to be called so.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

Watson gets 81 electoral votes,
but his prediction that with Sewall
at the tail the silver ticket would be
defeated is fully verified.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

The Burlington Clipper has pur-
chased the subscription list OF the
Burlington Independent, which gives
another boom to its circulation.
The Clipper is boand to grow.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-11-13

Mckinley is taking 4 rest from po-
litical excitement. Let's all follow
his example.