Standard of conduct not occupation governs republic
The speech argues for moral standards over class-based favoritism, urging self government and ethical restraint. It highlights the need for nationwide insurance regulation, federal supervision of interstate insurance, and stronger law to curb corporate dishonesty while preserving individual rights and duties.
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Burkes
Congress
Bureau of Corporations
United States
Cleveland
Harrison
McKinley
State Department
Revision of Revenues and Government Reform Ideas
The speaker argues for stability over radical revenue changes, urging broad agreement across states and careful shaping to balance public good with local interests. He endorses economy, abolishing unnecessary offices, reducing waste, modernizing departments, and tighter oversight of elections and campaign finance. He calls for elastic currency to prevent financial crises and for laws curbing corporate political spending and bribery.
Hague Conference and United States Stance on Peace
The Hague Conference is urged as a path to international arbitration and peace. The United States pledges support, warns against demagogues of war and peace, upholds the Monroe doctrine, and outlines responsibilities to assist struggling republics like Santo Domingo while seeking a durable, just peace through arbitration and ethical statecraft.
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The
Hague
Interparliamentary Union
United States
Sad
Russia
Japan
Rosen
Hague Tribunal
Philippines
South America
Ag & Nation
Santo Domingo aid urged amid Monroe doctrine debate
The appeal from Santo Domingo is framed as essential for stable revenue through custom houses, with American customs collectors aiding the island. The administration argues the treaty defends independence, reduces foreign intervention risk, and allows proper debt payment while advancing development similar to Cuba. Opposition cites dishonest creditors and revolutions, but officials claim arms import bans and prudent scrutiny will secure justice and peace.
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Executive Department
Senate
Customs Service
United States
Republica
Santo Dodingo
Congress
Cuba
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