Chapter 10.
THE PRACTICAL SIDE OF A BETTER FINANCIAL SYSTEM.
Those who are accustomed to deal with social problems from
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I have not set forth any bills in drafted form ready for enaction, because
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I started as
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He quotes a circular issued by the bankers of New York, Philadelphia and
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“To restore to circulation the Government issue of money will be to provide the people with money and
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“See your Congressman at once and
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In 1893, Mr. Lindbergh says, the American Bankers’ Association sent out
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In this circular the Bankers’ Association says to its members.
“Be careful to make a monetary stringency among your patrons, especially among influential business men.”
BANKERS RULE ALDRICH COMMISSION.
Mr. Lindbergh declares that the Aldrich Monetary Commission was composed of bankers or
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He charges that for the purpose of promoting the Aldrich plan there was organized an association by the bankers the members of which are still working in the interest of that scheme solely for the benefit of the bankers and
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In view of all these circumstances, and
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TO PUT HOUSE ON RECORD.
Mr. Lindbergh intends to demand consideration for his resolution, if possible, before the Banking and
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