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President Roosevelt tells Senator Aldrich that there has been a demand for action on asset banking, but now is not the time for radical legislation. Instead, he would like to get though a measure addressing three or four minor points that could offer relief to the currency situation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-20
President Roosevelt begins his economic policy speech in Logansport, Indiana, by thanking the Union veterans. He highlights the importance of material prosperity for national development, particularly noting the industrial growth of the Western states. He observes that, while good laws are key, more important are the merits of the average citizen, referring to the strong, individual traits of the average Union soldier. Roosevelt also touches on the issues of maintaining a robust, honest currency and a stable but adjustable tariff policy. He expresses belief in economic policy that favors business considerations over political partisanship and that affords advantage to American industries over foreign ones. Above these considerations, though, Roosevelt asserts that any tariff change must protect the high standard of living of the American worker.
President Roosevelt begins his economic policy speech in Logansport, Indiana, by thanking the Union veterans. He highlights the importance of material prosperity for national development, particularly noting the industrial growth of the Western states. He observes that, while good laws are key, more important are the merits of the average citizen, referring to the strong, individual traits of the average Union soldier. Roosevelt also touches on the issues of maintaining a robust, honest currency and a stable but adjustable tariff policy. He expresses belief in economic policy that favors business considerations over political partisanship and that affords advantage to American industries over foreign ones. Above these considerations, though, Roosevelt asserts that any tariff change must protect the high standard of living of the American worker.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-23
President Wilson and William Jennings Bryan stand on a rock formation with a statue of a man labeled “Practical Politics,” with the U.S. Capitol in the background. Wilson, as Moses, strikes the rocks with his staff labeled “Campaign Pledges” causing waters labeled “Currency Reform” and “Tariff Reform” to flow and nourish hordes of businessmen and laborers. Caption: “And thou shalt smite the rock, and there shall come water out of it, that the people may drink.”–Exodus XVII, 6.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1914-01-14
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles that silver has become the main issue of the presidential political campaign. He criticizes Democratic Presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan and says his appeal is based on class hatred.
1896-09-27
Theodore Roosevelt describes a mix-up between he and wife Edith to his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles. He also details the trial of fellow Police Commissioner Andrew D. Parker before New York City Mayor William Lafayette Strong for neglect of duty. He is troubled that William McKinley, whom Roosevelt distrusts, will be nominated for president. He expects the Democrats to fight for free coinage of silver.
1896-06-14
Ebenezer J. Hill believes Republican effort should be made to maintain the support of Gold Democrats. Hill recommends monetary legislation concerning establishment of gold standard or establishment of a commission to consider “the money question.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-24
Henry Lee Higginson discusses financial matters and United States currency. Higginson writes of a meeting with Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw and a number of bank presidents, as well as a recent conversation with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. Higginson asserts the need to draft a Banking and Currency Bill for review by the United States Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-06
William B. Allison writes to President Roosevelt about the meeting Allison had with Senator Cannon. They met regarding an extra session of Congress on the Cuban and currency legislative matters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-19
The Special Currency Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of the State of New York disseminates a survey in an effort to collect opinions on the state of the United States currency.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04