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The Conservative (1898-1902)
''The Conservative'' was a weekly newspaper devoted to the discussion of political, economic, and sociological questions published in Nebraska City, Nebraska, by Julius Sterling Morton. History ''The Conservative'' was first issued on July 14, 1898 by the Morton Printing Company. The publication was not dedicated to news but acted as a journal of political discussion. During the last two years of publishing, Morton would use ''The Conservative'' as a forum through which to disagree and criticize his rival Nebraska Democrat William Jennings Bryan and his publication, ''The Commoner''. In the first issue of ''The Conservative'', the letter from the editor stated that the paper would be a defender of the individual and critical of big government. In addition, the paper also served as a platform for Morton to campaign for the formation of a third Conservative Party, which he believed was necessary to realign the environment of American politics. Issued every Thursday ''The Conservativ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Conservative Ne
Conservatism is a cultural, social, and political philosophy that seeks to promote and to preserve traditional institutions, practices, and values. The central tenets of conservatism may vary in relation to the culture and civilization in which it appears. In Western culture, conservatives seek to preserve a range of institutions such as organized religion, parliamentary government, and property rights. Conservatives tend to favor institutions and practices that guarantee stability and evolved gradually. Adherents of conservatism often oppose modernism and seek a return to traditional values, though different groups of conservatives may choose different traditional values to preserve. The first established use of the term in a political context originated in 1818 with François-René de Chateaubriand during the period of Bourbon Restoration that sought to roll back the policies of the French Revolution. Historically associated with right-wing politics, the term has since b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
