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...lost the confidence of the country: Nation, Vol. 51, pp. 375, 393, 413.- (a) It is a notably corrupt party in its leaders Quay and Dudley: N. A. Review, Vol. 150, p. 706; N. Y. Herald, Nov. 3, 1888, p. 8.- (b) Corrupt methods to gain power: N. Y. Herald, October...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: English 6. | 5/5/1891 | See Source »

...impossible to bring about permanent reforms by action within a party; Bryce II, 83, 108; American, 1890, p. 436. a. Case of Roosevelt. b. Hill and Quay hold absolute control in their respective parties...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: English 6. | 2/16/1891 | See Source »

...though an earnest Republican, is clearly no friend of Matt Quay and his clique. He describes the demoralized condition of boss-ridden Pennsylvania politics and prophecies that the Republican party will eventually find itself stronger for its recent reverses...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Atlantic Monthly. | 1/5/1891 | See Source »

...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...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: English 6. | 12/8/1890 | See Source »

...Baker in verse entitled "On the Quay at Porta Portese" tells an interesting historical anecdote of pagan Rome. We have already noted a peculiar characteristic of the poetry of Mr. Baker, that of tone. It is here again noticeable. There seems to be a dull hush falling on the lines which serves the purpose of a true onomatopoeia...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: The Harvard Monthly. | 4/20/1887 | See Source »

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