The Progress in Shreveport, Louisiana

Speech on bimetallism and monetary policy debates

A long speech outlines the case for restoring bimetallism as a national policy. It argues gold standards depress employment, benefits lenders, and harms farmers and workers, while silver coinage would raise purchasing power, spur use of money, and reduce debt burdens. The speaker defends independence from foreign monetary systems and urges voters to back a policy promoting silver and free coinage.