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April 18, 1894 - Wilson Tariff Bill Pamphlet :

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April 18, 1894 - Wilson Tariff Bill Pamphlet :
Speech title at top of cover with subtext: 'Tariff and Silver Are Two Sides of the Same Question.' Speech of Hon. James Donald Cameron of Pennsylvania, in the Senate of the United States, Wednesday, April 18, 1894, Washington, D.C." Cameron served as chairman of the Republican National Committee, Chairman of Committee of Naval Affairs and during the time of this speech, Chairman of Committee on Revolutionary Claims. His knowledge of naval affairs, specifics such as international tariffs and his knowledge of private bills and petitions gained through the Claims Committee make this speech an important document to the future of American currency and trade policy prior to 1894 and in subsequent years. Mentioned at the close of the speech is a desire to thwart British controls in areas of trade and national monetary value. Eight pages staple bound. Letterpress printed. Paper with slight burning and foxing. Top left edge (1 in.) uncut.