Official Proceedings of the Eleventh Republican National Convention Held in the City of St. Louis, Mo., June 16, 17, and 18, 1896: Resulting in the Nomination of William McKinley ... and Garrett A. Hobart ...C.W. Johnson, 1896 - 174 pages |
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... recognized champion of the cardinal Republican principle of Protection . He was delegate - at - large to the National Convention of '84 , and supported Mr. Blaine for the Presidency . He was also delegate - at - large to the National ...
... recognized champion of the cardinal Republican principle of Protection . He was delegate - at - large to the National Convention of '84 , and supported Mr. Blaine for the Presidency . He was also delegate - at - large to the National ...
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... recognized as the Convention City of America . He explained how it was proposed to remodel the north nave of the Exposition Building so as to furnish accommoda- tion for 12,000 people , at the same time guaranteeing that under any ...
... recognized as the Convention City of America . He explained how it was proposed to remodel the north nave of the Exposition Building so as to furnish accommoda- tion for 12,000 people , at the same time guaranteeing that under any ...
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... Recognizing this fundamental fact , the Republican party always provided ample revenue for the treasury . When in the last half century of our history . did the Democratic party advocate a financial policy that was in the best interests ...
... Recognizing this fundamental fact , the Republican party always provided ample revenue for the treasury . When in the last half century of our history . did the Democratic party advocate a financial policy that was in the best interests ...
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... recognized by the Chairman and made the following statement : " Mr. Chairman , I desire to state on behalf of the Committee on Resolutions that the sub - committee has completed a draft of the platform , and that it is now under ...
... recognized by the Chairman and made the following statement : " Mr. Chairman , I desire to state on behalf of the Committee on Resolutions that the sub - committee has completed a draft of the platform , and that it is now under ...
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... recognizes Mr. Madden of Chicago , for a special purpose . Mr. MARTIN B. MADDEN . Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Convention : On behalf of the State of Illinois , I have the honor to present to the officers of this Convention , to be ...
... recognizes Mr. Madden of Chicago , for a special purpose . Mr. MARTIN B. MADDEN . Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the Convention : On behalf of the State of Illinois , I have the honor to present to the officers of this Convention , to be ...
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½ vote Addicks adopted Alaska American announced Applause call the roll candidate Chair Chairman and Gentlemen Charles Charles W Chas Chicago citizens City Cleveland coinage of silver Committee on Credentials contest Cuney currency declared Delaware delegates demand Democratic dollar elected Evans favor follows Frank free coinage George George W gold standard Governor Henry Hobart honor Illinois Iowa James Jersey John Johnson Joseph Kansas labor LARGE Louis Louis St majority Maryland minority report Missouri mittee Montana Morton motion Nathan Frank Nathaniel Barnes National Committee nomination North Carolina Ohio patriotic Pennsylvania platform pledge POWELL CLAYTON present principles prosperity protection question Republic Republican party revenue roll call Samuel Fessenden Secretary Senator Smith South Dakota tariff Tennessee Territory Texas Thomas Thurston tion unanimous United vention Vice President Washington West Virginia William McKinley York New York
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Page 133 - The wretch, condemn'd with life to part, Still, still on hope relies ; And every pang that rends the heart, Bids expectation rise. Hope, like the glimmering taper's light, Adorns and cheers the way ; And still, as darker grows the night, Emits a brighter ray.
Page 83 - We are therefore opposed to the free coinage of silver except by international agreement with the leading commercial nations of the world, which we pledge ourselves to promote, and until such agreement can be obtained, the existing gold standard must be preserved.
Page 155 - To facilitate to them the performance of their duty, it is essential that you should practically bear in mind that toward the payment of debts there must be revenue; that to have revenue there must be taxes; that no taxes can be devised which are not more or less inconvenient and unpleasant...
Page 155 - As a very important source of strength and security, cherish public credit. One method of preserving it is to use it as sparingly as possible; avoiding occasions of expense by cultivating peace, but remembering also that...
Page 155 - ... avoiding likewise the accumulation of debt, not only by shunning occasions of expense, but by vigorous exertions in time of peace to discharge the debts which unavoidable wars may have occasioned, not ungenerously throwing upon posterity the burden which we ourselves ought to bear.
Page 155 - Our unfortunate financial plight is not the result of untoward events nor of conditions related to our natural resources, nor is it traceable to any of the afflictions which frequently check national growth and prosperity. With plenteous crops, with abundant promise of remunerative production and manufacture, with unusual invitation to safe investment, and with satisfactory assurance to business enterprise, suddenly financial distrust and fear have sprung up on every side.
Page 85 - We favor the creation of a national Board of Arbitration to settle and adjust differences which may arise between employers and employees engaged in interstate commerce.
Page 84 - From the hour of achieving their own independence, the people of the United States have regarded with sympathy the struggles of other American peoples to free themselves from European domination. We watch with deep and abiding interest the heroic battle of the Cuban patriots against cruelty and oppression, and our best hopes go out for the full success of their determined contest for liberty.
Page 7 - After spending three years in the law office he -was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New Jersey, and worked up a large and remunerative practice, being counsel of the city and county governments.
Page 101 - The Republican party is in favor of the use of both gold and silver as money, and condemns the policy of the Democratic Administration in its efforts to demonetize silver.