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Shall the American Marine be Subsidized

The Condition of our Shipping Interests-The Advantages of the Proposed

Subsidy The Views of Hon. Marcus A. Hanna-The Policy a

Failure and a Menace to Our Government-The Views of President

Arthur T. Hadly, of Yale University

Future Growth of the American Trade

DISCUSSED BY HON. WILLIAM P. FRYE, SENATOR FROM MAINE

How Trade Follows the Flag-Our New Possessions Open New Avenues for

Trade-What the Policy of the Present Administration is-Discussed by

Hon. William P. Frye, Senator from Maine.

The Presidential Administrations of the Century

QUESTIONS AT ISSUE AND GREAT MEASURES ADOPTED

The Twenty-four Statesmen who have been Elected-The Great Issues Each

had to Meet-Important Events in our Political, Social and Industrial

The People's Party. Their Platform and Candidates.

The Convention at Sioux Falls, S. D., May 9, 1900-William J. Bryan and

Charles A. Towne the Candidates-The Platform Affirms the " 16 to 1"

Issue The Middle of the Road Party Meets at Cincinnati, on same

date Similarity in Platform-Wharton Barker and Ignatius Donelly the

The Life and Early Public Services of William McKinley

Early Life-War Services-In Congress-His Tariff Measure-Powers of

Leadership-Governor of Ohio-For Honest Money-His Conduct of

the War-Financial Legislation-Government of the New Territories—

New Questions to Meet-Attitude Toward the Boers

The War With Spain

Its Cause-The Maine Tragedy-The Resolutions of Congress-War Declared

The Rough Riders-Hobson's Heroism-Santiago-Manilla-Destruction

of Cervera's Fleet-Collapse of Spanish Resistance-The Treaty of Peace 260

Our New Possessions

The Islands of Hawaii-Their Inhabitants and Products-City of Honolulu-

Cuba-The Insurrection of 1895-96-Geography and Products of Cuba-

Its Climate History of Porto Rico-Its People and Productions-San

Juan and Ponce .

Our New Possessions-Continued

History of the Philippines-Insurrections of the Filipinos-City of Manila-

Commerce--Climate and Volcanoes-Dewey at Manila-The Ladrone

The Republican Party's Convention Held at Philadel-

phia, June 19, 1900

How the Large Assembly was Organized-Temporary and Permanent

Officers-Their Speeches-The Enthusiasm of the Day-Committees

Announced-The Nominating Speeches-The Nominations Made . .

"The Party of Live Issues

Address of Hon. Henry Cabot Lodge-Permanent Chairman of Republican

Covention, Philadelphia, June 20, 1900

The Republican Platform

ADOPTED AT PHILADELPHIA, JUNE 19

The Leading Issues of the Day Plainly Stated-The Administration Endorsed 368

Life and Public Services of Theodore Roosevelt, Republican

Candidate for Vice President

His Parentage--Of a Sturdy Stock-Early Education and Training-His

Services to His Native State-Assistant Secretary of the Navy-Leader of

the "Rough Riders "-Personal Characteristics

The Political Leaders and Statesmen of the Day

James K. Jones, from Arkansas-Chairman of the National Democratic

Committee, and an Ardent Friend of William J. Bryan

John Hay, Secretary of State-Literary Career-Lincoln's Secretary-Ser-

vices Abroad-A Distinguished Career

Lyman Judson Gage, Secretary of the Treasury-His Distinguished Finan-
cial Career

Benjamin Ryan Tillman, Senator from South Carolina

A. J. Beveridge-The Young Indiana Senator-His Rapid Rise into Public

Henry Cabot Lodge-A Distinguished Public Speaker, and a Leader in

the United States Senate

Chauncey M. Depew-The Distinguished President of the New York Rail-

road-Noted for His Wit, Logic and Eloquence-New Member of

Ethan Allen Hitchcock-Diplomat and Secretary of the Interior .

William P. Frye-Distinguished Senator from Maine, and President of the

United States Senate.

Joseph Welden Bailey-Congressman and Democratic Leader of the

Chairman of the National Republican Committee

Marcus A. Hanna-His Services in the Great Campaign of 1896, and as

Cornelius N. Bliss-Financier and Statesman

Thomas B. Reed-The Great "Speaker" and Debater

Grover Cleveland-Successful Lawyer, Governor and President .

Marion Butler-Senator from North Carolina-Chairman of Populist Con-

vention, and a Leader in the Senate

Jonathan P. Dolliver-Orator and Statesman from Iowa

Stephen B. Elkins-His Successful Career in Law, Business and Politics . 408

William B. Allison-His Services in Congress and Independence in

George Dewey-The Hero of the Battle of Manila

David B. Hill-His Distinguished Services as Governor of New York, and

Senator of United States-His Political Aspirations

John T. Morgan-Democratic Statesman from Alabama

John D. Long, Secretary of Navy-His Able Management of the Navy
Department During the Late War

William C. Whitney-His Public Services in Cleveland's Cabinet-Public

Spirit in Municipal and National Affairs

Ignatius Donnelly-Candidate for Vice President on Cincinnati Platform.
Wharton Barker-Populist Candidate for President

Shelby M. Cullom-His Courage and Strength as a Public Servant-His
Services as Governor of Illinois, and as United States Senator .

Henry Moore Teller-The Silver Republican from Colorado-Why He is

a Leader Among Men

David B. Henderson-Speaker of the House of Representatives, Fifty-

Charles Emory Smith-Post-master General, and Distinguished Editor of
the Philadelphia Press

John D. Richardson-Democratic Leader and Congressman from Ten-

nessee

Fitzhugh Lee-His Heroism as Consul at Havanna-Popularity as a Soldier

Nelson A. Miles-In Command of the United States Army-His Distin-

guished Services in the Late War-His Prominence in Social and Political

General Joseph Wheeler-The Hero of Two Wars

William Bourke Cockran-Orator, Statesman and Democratic Leader

Thomas C. Platt-Leader of the Republican Party in New York State
Arthur P. Gorman-The Leader of the Democratic Party in Maryland.
Joseph B. Foraker-His Services as Governor of Ohio, and Defender of
the Present Administration in the United States Senate

John W. Daniel-The Upholder of Democracy, and the Distinguished

Senator from Virginia

Matthew S. Quay-Ex-Senator and Republican Leader from Pennsylvania 430

Cushman K. Davis-His Rare Qualities as a Statesman and Political

George F. Hoar-Senator from Massachusetts-His Anti-Imperialism

Charles Arnette Towne-Nominated by People's Party, Sioux Falls,

South Dakota, for Vice President .

Prohibition Party. Their Platform and Candidates

The Party Maintains its Standard Against the Liquor Traffic-The Canteen

Law-The Candidates and Their Record

Prohibition Candidates

John G. Wolley, of Illinois-Henry B. Metcalf, of Rhode Island-Their

Public Services and Home Life.

William Jennings Bryan-His Life and Public Success

His Struggles in Early Life-Education-Natural Gift in Speaking-Early

Interest in Public Affairs-Work in Congress-Candidate for Presidency

The Life and Public Services of Adlai E. Stevenson, the

Democratic Candidate for Vice President

Influences which Caused His Selection-Early Career in Law and Politics—

An Honorable Life-Personality and Influences

The Democratic National Convention

HELD AT KANSAS CITY, JULY 4, 1900

The Selection of Temporary and Permanent Chairman-Governor Thomas'

Address Outlining Party Principles-Report of Committee on Resolutions

-The Nominating Speeches, and the Men who Made Them

Platform of the Democratic Party

ADOPTED AT KANSAS CITY, 1900

The Issues Plainly Defined-The Trust Problem and Its Regulation-The

Government for the New Possessions Considered-Position of the Party

on the Money Question-Free Coinage, 16 to 1

Convention of Silver Republicans

HELD AT KANSAS CITY, JULY 4, 1900

Platform Adopted-Democratic Nominees Endorsed

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