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The spider and the three silly flies. Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan as a large spider labeled Free Silver with three flies labeled White, Schurz, and Godkin caught in his web labeled 16 to 1, Anti-expansion, Chicago Platform and Bryanism.. Date 1900 October 10. The spider and the three silly flies. Illustration shows William Jennings Bryan as a large spider labeled Free Silver with three flies labeled White, Schurz, and Godkin caught in his web labeled 16 to 1, Anti-expansion, Chicago Platform and Bryanism.. Date 1900 October 10
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This intriguing political cartoon, published in Puck magazine on October 10, 1900, depicts William Jennings Bryan as a formidable spider named "Free Silver," with three flies ensnared in his web. The flies, labeled as "White," "Schurz," and "Godkin," represent the political figures William McKinley, Carl Schurz, and William English Walling, respectively. Bryan, a prominent Democratic Party leader and three-time presidential nominee, was a strong advocate for free silver, a monetary policy that called for the government to coin silver at a fixed rate, in contrast to the gold standard favored by the Republican Party. The cartoonist cleverly illustrates Bryan's influence over his opponents by portraying him as a spider, a creature known for its ability to weave intricate webs to trap its prey. The three flies, symbolizing McKinley, Schurz, and Godkin, are depicted as being caught in Bryan's web, each one labeled with their respective political stances. McKinley, the incumbent Republican president, is labeled "White," representing the Republican Party's commitment to the gold standard. Schurz, a German-American politician, is labeled "Anti-expansion," likely referring to his opposition to the annexation of Hawaii and the Philippines. Godkin, an influential journalist, is labeled "Bryanism," indicating his support for Bryan's political ideologies. The web's label, "16 to 1," is a reference to the ratio of silver to gold in the proposed free silver standard. This cartoon, with its clever use of symbolism and political commentary, offers a fascinating glimpse into the political climate of the time and the intense rivalry between the two major parties during the presidential election of 1900.
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