The St. Louis Republic., 1900-06-16
GERMAN-AMERICAN VOTE
FORFEITED BY Mckinley.
Careful Canvass Shows That the Admins.
tration's ImperiaIistic Policy Will
Not Be Swallowed.

REPCSIdC SPECIAL
New York. June 15.-'German-Americ
feel that they have been misled and be-
trayed by President Mckinley. Just as thsy
were four years ago. they are now opposed
TO the unlimited coinage Of silver at any
ratio. But In the imperialistio principles OF
tho Mckinley Republicans they see tan
gibie evil. which they Will reject. In thei'
dilemma they will accept that which they
fear the least and as a body they viii cas-,
their votes. believe. for Bryan"
In this manner did Oswald Ottendorfer;
editor of the Staats-Zeitung of this city,
review the present political attitude OF his
countrymen. IN q conversation with your
correspondent to-day. No man is better
qualified to discuss the subject Mr.. Often
6orfer speaks with no uncertain words con-
cerning the present issues. but refuses to
commit the Staats-Zeitung at this time to
any course He strongly indicates what may
be expected. but his final decision will not
be made until after the two great parties
have formed their platforms. He hopes that
the Democrats will consent to make silver
a subordinate issue. even though 1t be not
entirely dropped from political considera-
ton -....
OF late Mr.. Ottendorfer has not been In
robust health. His physicians have ad-
ytsed him to travel abroad this summer.
but he has decided not to do so. From his
apartments IN West F1fty-ntnth street ne
will watch the development of the situa-
tion, meanwhile personally directing the
course of his newspaper.
Financial Questions Eject.
ITO the minds Of many Mr.. Ottendor-
fer continued. as he took UP the thread OF
the interview, tho financial situation pre-
sents the same uncertainties that II did IN
1886. This may lead some to refrain from
voting next November. The majority.
however, will realize that the hnanclai
question has been settled for at least SIX
years, and they will believe themselves TO
be at liberty 10 give careful CONSIDERATION
TO the other affairs involved In the erection
Whatever may be the outcome Of the cam
paiRn, it cannot make free silver legislation
possible
.-German-Amerie ms sec the actual dan
ger In expansion With them this Is nc
phantom. T-Iey are familiar with the eViis
OF militarism, from which they escapeu
when they left the Fatherlapd. They VIII
never vote to be returned to those eviis IN
their adopted country. Whatever opinions
they may hold on other questions. they VIII
certainly vote TO avoid the danger wnich
threatens the Republic through President
McKinIey's imperialisuc attitude.
Hold Balance OF Power.
German voters hold the balance OF pow.
er in New York, Michigan. Wisconsin ana
Illinois. 1t is in their power to give these
state, to Bryan. and with them he will
win.
Let the Democrats 60 before the country
on two issues, Imperialism and the trusts.
dropping the dangerous financial issues. ana
their success will be assured.
What course will the Staats-Zeitung pur-
sue during the campaign Mr.. Ottendorfer
was asked
II cannot at this time commit the paper.
/ have expressed my sentiments very free-
ly. With Mckinley as q candidate the Re-
publicans cannot avoid the real dangers
which have pointed out. But must re-
fuse to pledge the Staats-Zeitung to the
support of Mr.. Bryan IL his managers in
sist upon making free silver the dominant
issue"
I'm New York State.
What. IN your opinion. Mr.. Ottendorfer.
will be the result Of the New York State
election?'
.sThat IL a difficult question to answer. A
few weeks ago 1 thought the Democrats
would carry the state. The ice trust scandal