Bryan Urges Peace By Arbitration At Madison Square Garden
William Jennings Bryan spoke at Madison Square Garden urging peace through international arbitration. He praised American ideals and called for a treaty framing all disputes for impartial review before war, noting support from Britain, France, and Germany and arguing it would reduce war risks and elevate civilization.
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New York
William Jenninge Bryan
Madison Square Garden
England
France
Germany
Hague
Policy: US Navy not used to collect private debts abroad
The speaker argues for a national policy that the US Navy should not collect private debts, preserving lives and safety while letting foreign laws govern investors. He notes investors fear foreign invasion, warns against backing private claims, and stresses protecting moral prestige and commercial interests without coercion. He also urges fair colonial limits and self rule in the Philippines as part of reforms.
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United States
Philippine Islands
Philippines
India
Congress
Proposal for Early Congress Sessions to Benefit Business
The author compares Europe and the United States noting England forms ministry from the dominant party and acts on poll results. He argues to amend the constitution to convene the first session soon after elections and adjourn the second before the next election to aid business and reduce lame duck rule and job protection for short session members.
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Congress
Government and People Should Come Together
A speaker argues for changing how United States senators are elected. He notes a global democratic movement, calls for bringing government closer to the people, and cites China Japan India Russia and Europe. He claims the Senate blocks popular reform despite widespread state support and four decisive votes.
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United States
China
Japan
India
Russia
Europe
Income Tax Endorsed by Old World Powers
The piece argues income tax is popular in Europe, with England studying a graded system. It urges constitutional authorization for an income tax in the United States to tax wealth by ability to bear, and links tax fairness to labor, eight hour days, and civic duty.
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England
Arbitration and peaceful settlement in labor disputes debated
The essay advocates arbitration over strikes to resolve labor capital conflicts, warns against employer overreach and court injunctions, and argues for impartial boards and public accountability. It links wage rights, safety laws, and campaigns finance reform to broader democratic aims and bi metallism.
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Court of Inquiry
Roosevelt and Trusts with Democratic Idea.
The speaker argues contributions should be individual, not corporate, and that parties must avoid secretly pledging toward unacknowledged courses. He supports Roosevelt's anti trust actions, notes the fragility of reform within the Republican Party, and defines a trust as any corporation that controls enough production to fix sale terms, while praising the need to curb monopolies to protect legitimate business.
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Republican Party
America
Roosevelt
Roosvelt
Rockefeller
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