Bryan Speech on Gold Standard and Silver Coinage
Senator Bryan argues for restoring bimetallism and opening free coinage to silver at 16 to 1, condemns the gold standard, defends income tax legality, and appeals to wage earners and farmers while stressing national unity and fiscal justice. He cites Lincoln and Blaine, warns against monetary oppression, and urges immediate action if voters support immediate silver coinage. The address frames money as a public trust and calls for Is independence from foreign monetary policy.