Summary:
Bryan starts his speech speaking of his cause to defend liberty and how the race has been a contest of principle. He then goes on to speak about how the country has never seen such a tight race and the democratic strength of the government. Because of this race affection between each other have been taken away because of where they stand on the issue. He states they do come there as individuals but as a whole who is looking for the best for the common people and looking out for their rights such as the miners and merchants. They also speak for the business men who have paved the way by so many different means. They warned not fighting to win but to keep a hold of the rights of the people. The other side says the party did many poor things including passing a unconstitutional law while this was not correct. The income tax law is a law that provides the people with the burden to give them incentive. This does not mean that they oppose national currency, just currency that is reliable. He states Jefferson did the same thing in his day and we should look up to him. These laws are logical if the business man could realize how simple and the point of them was. The country is changing even with tariffs and the change should be noted so the people can changed right along with it. The change happened because of the wrath on the common man. The party should win because of the tariff issue which the opposing party has no ground to stand on. The party is prepared to meet any battle the opposing party throws at them. they think that the gold standard is a poor way to go and that will be the tipping point which allows them to gain the ground to win.
Summary:
The platform begins with the preamble which states the party was started because of the conditions of the nation at that time. Specifically they were referring to the difference in class between " tramps and millionaires". It then goes on to discuss how silver has been the accepting coin even though it is in reality a conspiracy and will destroy civilization. Concluding it states that because of these things parties have not really had a stable platform while the Populist Party seeks support from the common man. The country is faced with horrible conditions and the party pledges that it will give the power a the people a better standing and expand it and that they will never stop. In the platform itself it begins with the thought that labor forces will remain, and wealth belongs to the person who worked for it. It continues to that the government should own the railroads and as far as finance is concerned it needs to be free coinage of silver to gold at legal ratio. To continue it states the circulation should increase and there should be income tax. Finally the money of the country should be kept in the people's hands and the savings banks should be established. Then they state that transportation should be a means of exchange and keep its interest in the people and the telephone and telegraph which is owned by the government should be operated in the interest of the people. As far as land is concerned all natural sources of well should not be monopolized and the government should collect alien land to give to actual settlers. Finally it continues into the Sentiments in which it states that they demand free ballot, fair count without intervention. Also, income tax should be used to reduce other taxes. They pledge support to ex-Union soldiers and sailors. Do not approve of protection American labor under present system. They sympathize with work men and regard maintenance of a large army. Finally they commend favorable consideration of people and saving the Constitution while opposing any subsidy or national aid to one corporation.
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It begins by talking about the Cuban revolts and how the people of Cuba did not want Spanish rulers anymore. It then on to say how Spain sent a message to Washington warning them about an American ultimatum. Then McKinley asked Congress to take steps to bring an end to Cuban conflict. He made the decision to enter a war on the side of the Cubans. He started to say that the Constitution commands the President to exercise what should be responsible for wars like his for Cuba. The revolution is similar to others but United States did everything they could to help the Cubans to no avail. The war in Cuba ultimately depends on the United States to help. He refers to his December speech stating that we should recognize the independence of Cuba. In order to continue to do this then it was essential that they help influence the affected area. Now he understands the neutrality proclamation but there are very few alternative forms of interventions. The forcible entrance of United States will eventually end the war in a settlement. He states in order to do this then there will need to be an end of bloodshed, the United States owes citizens in Cuba and they need legal protection. Also the right to intervene may justify the injury in trade it would cause and finally the issues with Cuba threaten the United States which needs to end. This elements cause the destruction of a Nobel vessel. The naval court of inquiry needs to place the responsibility and it needs to be fixed along with the American Navy. This trail has proved that Spain has waged war that United States will fix by being on the Cuban side. Because of this he asked Congress to authorize the declaration of war in the interest of humanity. He had thought about it and now its all up to Congress.
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It begins with saying that in the past few years the nation as a whole has changed because of industrialization when before that for years everything including clothing, food, environment and work place had remained the same for hundreds of years. Though some say this is for the worst the change should be welcomed by all because it is necessary for human development as well as the development of the country. This new way of thinking and living though has enviably put wealth into the hands of a few. There are only so many ways the wealth can be distributed. One is that it can be left to the families after the possessor dies. Another is that is used for public purposes and the final is that it is just used by the possessor himself. The first option is unattainable for women should not have to take on that responsibility. The second is only successful if he is dead and has things he would want it to go towards. The third option is the best because the possesser can put his money into other places and help the economy as he sees fit. Finally, it is the ultimate duty of the man with wealth. To set an example of a modest living and help his brethren do better for themselves.
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He begins with saying that slaves in the states that rebelled are freed. This action can occur 100 days after this proclamation. He then names all of the states in which this proclamation does not affect, which is anyone who is a part of the Union. He orders that all persons who own slaves in the declared states free them so they can earn their own wages and live their own life. They can also be join any federal organization like the army and that he will invoke the military if needed in order to make this proclamation occur.
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He begins with saying that while this second election is still an honor it is not as big of an occasion as the first. He then says that he feels as though the public knows him by now and he hopes good things will come to the country in the future but nothing is guaranteed. Four years ago the country was afraid of going to war. Though everyone was afraid of war it came anyway. The power of God was with them in this deep time of distress and even though there was a lot of blood lost it would only be the judgements of God the mattered. He ends with that he does not hate anyone and he will do his best to achieve what is best for the nation during his second term.
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The Supreme Court begins by saying that the court originally favored a moderate decision which ruled in favor of Sanford but realized that it did not discuss the larger black citizenship laws. When Nelson presented his opinion his majority was actually just his belief so this was disregarded and there were two antislavery justices there. By February the Americans were well-informed and the conclusion was close. But there was a difference of opinion. Two days later after Buchanan's inauguration the justices came into the court room with the head being Justice Taney. They said that only that of slaves but also free blacks were sold as slaves and could not become entitled to all the rights and privileges because they weren't citizens. In Taney's opinion was that even free blacks were not citizens and should not be treated as such. The Constitution made no distinction between slaves and other types of property so Taney reasoned that the Missouri Compromise was not correct. It deprived slave holding citizens of their property in slaves and that it was unconstitutional. Finally he said that the slaves who have run away needed to be returned to their owner just like any other piece of property thus ruling in favor of Sanford.
