Word: reagan
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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Best general references: Reagan's Speech, Congressional Record, Jan. 19, 1889; Mills' Political Economy...
...commission had only advisory powers, and they made the country see and appreciate the necessity of sober and thoughtful legislation. The first Inter-State Commerce Bill was proposed by Mr. Reagan, but this underwent numerous changes, until finally the present bill was introduced by a committee on railroads. After a series of compromises, by which the Senate agreed to prohibit pools, and the House agreed to the appointment of a commission, the bill became a law. Professor Hrdley then stated and discussed the most important clauses of the bill. There are: I - The provision against personal discrimination, which he characterized...