Word: billing
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...presumption is against the repeal of a bill which has not been fairly tried 1. It is barely two months since the bill was passed; Cong. Record 51st Cong., P. 11758. 2. Some of its most important provisions not yet in force; President's 2d message, Boston Jour...
...bill carries out the will of the country as expressed in 1888. 1. It is in harmony with the principles of the last Republican Platform; Tribune Almanac, '89. 2. It fulfills the pledges made by Harrison and his supporters in the campaign...
...recent elections cannot be fairly taken as a popular verdict against the bill, for the following causes influenced the result:- 1. The usual effecs of an off year; Blaine's speech at Phila.; N. Y. Tribune, Oct. 22, '90. 2. Misrepresentation as to prices; N. Y. Commercial Bull., Oct. '90, 3. Minor local issues: Quay, school laws, etc.; N. Y. Weekly Tribune, Dec. 3. '90. 4. Farmers' Alliance; Public opinion...
...bill is a good measure. 1. It has been drawn up with the greatest care; Hoar in Boston Jour., Nov. 26, '90. 2. It will reduce the revenues without sacrificing protection; McKinley's speech in House, May 7, '90. 3. By its reciprocity provision, it will greatly extend the market for our products; Blaine's speech at Canton, O., Oct, 29, '90. 4 There is as yet no proof of evil results from the bill; President's 2d message, Boston Jour...
...absolute unqualified repeal would leave us without any revenue system; McKinley bill, 53; Tyndall, C. J. in Key v. Goodwin, 4 Moore and Payne, 351; Surtees v. Ellison...