The Politicos, 1865-1896Harcourt, Brace and Company, 1938 - 760 pages A lively history of the parties and the great party oeaders who dominated American politics during the turbulent eyrs of the "Robber Barons." |
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Page 116
... moved suddenly for an amendment to the bill renewing its grant , an amendment which would have been most offensive ... moved by Julian , and at once passed without objection . At that time I had not seen Mr. Caldwell , but you can tell ...
... moved suddenly for an amendment to the bill renewing its grant , an amendment which would have been most offensive ... moved by Julian , and at once passed without objection . At that time I had not seen Mr. Caldwell , but you can tell ...
Page 118
... moved at times with something of dizzy uncertainty , as if intoxicated at their incredible good fortune . The members of the small , impotent Opposition in Congress looked on this scene with emotions which ranged no doubt from disgust ...
... moved at times with something of dizzy uncertainty , as if intoxicated at their incredible good fortune . The members of the small , impotent Opposition in Congress looked on this scene with emotions which ranged no doubt from disgust ...
Page 310
... moved back and forth , in order to " widen the breach between Conk- ling and Platt , " or to detach Conkling's supporters from him one by one . If the President considered for a moment pacific measures toward the opponent , then Blaine ...
... moved back and forth , in order to " widen the breach between Conk- ling and Platt , " or to detach Conkling's supporters from him one by one . If the President considered for a moment pacific measures toward the opponent , then Blaine ...
Contents
18651868 | 3 |
The Spoilsmen | 61 |
The Spoilsmen in Power | 100 |
Copyright | |
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