Democratic Vision at Madison Square Garden Speech
The speaker urges government ownership of trunk line railways, arbitration over wars, and reform to curb plutocracy. He highlights internationalism, the Hague tribunal, direct election of senators, and income tax as tools for democracy and peace. He argues for colonization limits in the Philippines and better labor protections through arbitration.
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Striking sentences from Bryans Madison Square Garden speech
William J Bryan argues for arbitration and peaceful resolve in labor disputes and condemns trusts. He warns that tariffs and private monopolies harm the public, urges public ownership of trunk lines, and calls for campaign finance reform and stricter antitrust enforcement.
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