West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1900-09-06
SUPPORTING BRYAN.
Some Of the Leading Papers OF the
United States that Have Dessr.
ted Mckinley.
The German Press Almost Solid for
Bryan In this Campaign.

In New York. The World. which sup
ported Palmer and Buckner four years ago,
now espouses the cause of Bryan with tell.
ing force. while the Herald and Evening
Post, though favorable 20 Mckinley on
minor issues, are giving the Democratic
ueket strong support on the paramount
issue of Imperialism. And the Journal,
which was journalistic infan, in 1906. is
now grown TO be one Of the greatest news
papers in the world and has never wavered
In its staunch support of Bryan.
In Chicago, where the Democratic ticket
had no newspaper support in 1896, there
are now three great dailies, The Chronicle,
the American and the Dispatch, which are
enthusiastically supporting Bryan. and the
Record, with the largest circulation in The
city, is warmly endorsing the Democratic
platform and taking up the fight against I'm
perialism.
In Baltimore the Sun, which lays down
the lew and the gospel for Maryland, was
opposed to Bryan in 1896. but this year the
Sun is giving the Democratic National ticket
and platform loyal support, which ensures
Maryland's electoral vote for Bryan and
Stevenson.
In Cleveland, the old Democratic organ,
the Plaindealer, which left the party in
$780, IS back in the ranks again supporting
Bryan with all its old time vigor.
The indianapolis Sentinel wandered off
after strange Gods in 1896, but this year Il
has returned to its old faith aud is out for
the Democratic ticket and platform.
The Louisville Courier Journal, whose
detection to Palmer and Buckner in 'o6 gave
such setback TO the party in Kentucky, is
also back in line and giving Bryan its Wig
orous support.
In addition TO these notable examples of
the trend of popular opinion, there are
many other influential papers, such as the
Springfield tMass.) Republican, the New
Haven Register, and others which while not
directly supporting Mr.. Bryan, are vigor-
ously espousing the cause of anti-imperial-
ism.
In addition to this great accession to the
Bryan movement, there is the German Press
of the country, in which there is practically
revolution of opinion. Quotations from
few of the more prominent and influential
of these papers will show the general at.
uiude of the German Press this year:
New York Stats Zeitung. N. ", Un-
dependent, Circulation s6.oool s'rhe so.
called German vote is at present awaiting
developements, but II can be positively
asserted that the Republican candidates will
not receive as many German votes as four
years ago. While the overwhelming ma
jority of the German Americans voted for
Mckinley in 1896, IL is very doubtful
whether he will receive a majority. or eve
large percentage of this vote this year"
Freie Presse, Chicago. Ill, independent,
Circulation 80, ,ooo): "Mr. Bryan received
in 1896 about 80 per cent of the German
vote. This year he will &c, from 90 to so
per cent of that vote. Imperialism is the
paramount issue with the Germans this
year.
Demokrat, Evansville, H., independent.
Circulation 4,ooo): bryan will receive
the great majority of the German vote this
year. Imperialism is the issue"
Germania, Grand Rapids. Mich, lin
dependent, Circulation 2,soo): bryan
will get the majority of the German vote in
this State. Imperialism and Miitarism will
be the issue, because many Of the Germans
left the Fatherlsnd on that account"
FreIe Presse, Wilmington, Del, lin
will get the majority Of the German vote, on
the issues Of Imperialism and Trusts. The
Germans are tired Of war and want peace
and liberty"
Auzeiger and FIerold, Grand Island, Neb.,
uudependeni, Circulation 2, sooD: "Bryan
will receive many more German votes than
in 1896. Imperialism and Trusts are the
issues.''
Ffeie Presse, fur Texas, San Antonia,
Tex, (Republican, Circ ulstion I,oooj:
-'The vote will be divided. The fear Of
Imperialism will cause many to vote for
Bryan who voted for Mckinley four years
ago"
Michigan VoIksblast, Detroit, Mich,
tIadependent, Circulation 3,soo.y: "Over
90 per cent of the Germans will vote for
Bryan this year, because Of their hatred of
Imperialism and Trusts"
The Demokrat, Peoria, III democratic,
Circulation z,ooo.); "There will be
great change this fall. German Democrats
who voted for Mckinley will not do it
again. Germans are dissatisfied on &C.
coun, Of the wars, the Trusts aud the Anglo.
American Alliance against the Boer RepuB.
lc."
Volksfreund, Appleton, Wis, Qndepcnd.
ent, Circulation 6,ooo); "Thc change this
year will be largely in favor Of Bryan"
Kansas Telegraph, Topeka, Kan, I'm.
dependent. Circulation 5000. 'Thc ma.
joriiy Of the German voters who voied for
Mckinley foor years ago will vote for
Bryan this year. Anii.impcrslism Is the
issue"
Missouri Stats Zeitung, Kansas CITY.
Mo-, QndependepL Circulation s,ooo).
Bryan will get nine out Of every ten
German votes this year The position Of
the Republican party towards the two
struggling South African Republics; and
the belief iha, a secret alliance exists. or
that Il may become fact. between this
country and England has had this effect
The Denver Fidibus Herold. Denver.
c"lo., Nndependeni. Calculation 4.oool,