Word: sentimentalism
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...with a recent act of the legislature. There are laws which fall into disuse, and statutes that are mentioned only with contempt; but it is a pleasure to feel that our flag laws are not made to be laughed at and disregarded-but to be respected and obeyed. The sentiment they embody is too important to be trifled with...
...Union will be represented, each being given a delegation equal to one-half the number of members it sends to the House of Representatives. The delegates will vote in accordance with the political complexion of their states, so that the result will indicate something more than the mere sentiment of the college. The Southern States will vote solidly Democratic, and these will be balanced by a like number of Northern Republicans. The doubtful states, such as New York, Indiana, etc., which will be represented in the convention by mixed delegations, will cast mixed votes. Each man will be free...
...free silver agitation the populist party is doing a great service to the world.- (a) It keeps the cause of international Bimetallism before the world.- (1) It corrects the ultra gold sentiment of the East...
...before the Mock National Convention next Monday. The names of Cleveland, Carlisle, Russell, Bayard and Patterson were proposed and seconded, and Russell, Carlisle and Bayard were finally chosen. There was a good deal of parliamentary sparring and some eloquence was displayed in the nominating speeches. There was a strong sentiment in favor of Cleveland, but it was thought that the prejudice against a third term would lose him many votes, and also that the debates on the question of a third term would occasion too much delay. Among other business was the providing for a committee on resolutions to take...
...object of the caucus is to determine what the sentiment of the Republicans is regarding the choice for president...