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Editorial
April 1, 1876
The Cairo Bulletin
Cairo, Alexander County, Illinois
What is this article about?
The Cairo Bulletin outlines its editorial stance: opposing Republican policies, advocating Democratic restoration to power, ending Radical oppression in the South, regulating railroads, ensuring legal equality, supporting revenue-only tariffs, specie payment resumption, and public administration economy.
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THE CAIRO
BULLETIN.
Leading Journal of Southern
Illinois.
The Bulletin
Will steadfastly oppose the policies of the
Republican party, and refuse to be tram-
meled by the dictation of any clique in the
Democratic organization.
It believes that the Republican party has
fulfilled its mission, and that the Demo-
cratic party as now organized should be re-
stored to power.
It believes the Radical tyranny that has
for several years oppressed the South
should be overthrown and the people of the
Southern States permitted to control their
own affairs.
It believes that railroad corporations
should be prohibited by legislative enact-
ments from extorting and unjustly discrimi-
ating in their business transactions with
the public.
It recognizes the equality of all men
before the law.
It advocates free commerce tariff for
revenue only.
It advocates resumption of specie pay-
ment, and honest payment of the public
debt.
It advocates economy in the administra-
tion of public affairs
BULLETIN.
Leading Journal of Southern
Illinois.
The Bulletin
Will steadfastly oppose the policies of the
Republican party, and refuse to be tram-
meled by the dictation of any clique in the
Democratic organization.
It believes that the Republican party has
fulfilled its mission, and that the Demo-
cratic party as now organized should be re-
stored to power.
It believes the Radical tyranny that has
for several years oppressed the South
should be overthrown and the people of the
Southern States permitted to control their
own affairs.
It believes that railroad corporations
should be prohibited by legislative enact-
ments from extorting and unjustly discrimi-
ating in their business transactions with
the public.
It recognizes the equality of all men
before the law.
It advocates free commerce tariff for
revenue only.
It advocates resumption of specie pay-
ment, and honest payment of the public
debt.
It advocates economy in the administra-
tion of public affairs
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Economic Policy
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Republican Opposition
Democratic Restoration
Radical Tyranny
Southern Oppression
Railroad Regulation
Legal Equality
Revenue Tariff
Specie Resumption
Public Debt
Fiscal Economy
What entities or persons were involved?
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Radical Tyranny
Railroad Corporations
Southern States
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Newspaper Platform Opposing Republicans And Supporting Democratic Policies
Stance / Tone
Advocacy For Democratic Restoration And Anti Radical Reforms
Key Figures
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Radical Tyranny
Railroad Corporations
Southern States
Key Arguments
Oppose Republican Policies
Refuse Dictation By Democratic Cliques
Republican Mission Fulfilled, Restore Democrats To Power
Overthrow Radical Oppression In South
Allow Southern States Self Control
Prohibit Railroad Extortion And Discrimination
Equality Of All Men Before The Law
Free Commerce Tariff For Revenue Only
Resumption Of Specie Payment
Honest Payment Of Public Debt
Economy In Public Administration