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Best general references: A. H. Rice, Biennial Elections (1886); E. H. Haskell, Biennial Elections (1896); E. L. Pierce, Boston Traveller...
Debate of Nov. 5, 1896.Question: "Resolved, That the proposed constitutional amendments for biennial elections should be adopted by the people of Massachusetts...
...professional politicians and bosses. (a) Few of the best men can actively participate. (2) Constantly recurring elections breed neglect of issues. (a) In off-years half the registered voters do not vote in Massachusetts. (b) On the average only 67 per cent. vote in Massachusetts. (c) In representative biennial election states 80 per cent, and over vote. (E. H. Haskell, Biennial Elections, p. 13.) B. They are expensive. (1) $148,000 is spent on a single election. (Mr. Winn, Boston Traveller, Feb. 13.) C. They tend to inefficiency in governement. (1) Governor is hindered in performance of his duties...
Question: "Resolved, That the two proposed constitutional amendments for biennial elections should be adopted by the people of Massachusetts...
...weather on Saturday afternoon was perfect and the track in excellent condition. In consequence the large crowd which came to see the Biennial Games were fortunate enough to be present at as successful a meeting as has ever been held in Cambridge. Two Harvard records were broken and in all the events the performances were excellent...