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Senator Bourne was pleased to see Theodore Roosevelt’s favorable comments on the five principles of the “Oregon system of Popular Government” which appeared in The Outlook.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-25
Theodore Roosevelt explains his views on the importance of representative democracy to Hugh Gordon Miller. Roosevelt writes that his proposals aim to increase representation, while the proposals of Mr. Barnes and Mr. Wadsworth increase misrepresentation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-21
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Melville Madison Bigelow’s suggestion, which is more radical than his own. He does not want the legislature to have the power to override judges but to have the people decide for themselves. Roosevelt would also like a provision for the people to immediately decide on federal legislation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-06
Charles Dwight Willard continues his friendly exchange with Theodore Roosevelt regarding the merits and practicality of direct democracy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-09
Senator Bourne argues in favor of direct legislation and against placing limits on the use of the initiative and recall. He encourages Theodore Roosevelt to take up the fight for popular government in New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-07