This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1916 Excerpt: ...duty, the Constitution needs no amendment. If they do not do their duty, you can amend the Constitution a thousand times without any utility. Here, if anywhere, the truth ought to be told; here, if anywhere, should be found men with the courage to say to their own constituents: "The trouble in the election of Senators ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1916 Excerpt: ...duty, the Constitution needs no amendment. If they do not do their duty, you can amend the Constitution a thousand times without any utility. Here, if anywhere, the truth ought to be told; here, if anywhere, should be found men with the courage to say to their own constituents: "The trouble in the election of Senators of the United States is not in the Constitution; it is with you; it is because you are not doing your duty." If there be no voice found in this land with authority and power to reach the minds of our people with such a message, then we are caucusing over idle words when we talk of an amendment to the Constitution. Mr. President, it is wholly unnecessary to abandon the attempt to elect honest legislatures. The whole purpose of relieving and remedying the evil which has led to this agitation for an amendment to the Constitution can be accomplished, and it is in process of being accomplished, without an amendment. We are today in a condition of affairs political, social, and business which is but temporary. The enormous increase in the productive capacity of mankind, followed by an enormous increase of wealth, an increase which always in the beginning is congested before the processes of distribution are fully at work, is in active operation. The necessity for a readjustment of the relations of government to the great properties that constitute and continually create wealth, to the great enterprises through which that wealth is gained and is continued--the necessity for a readjustment of the relations of government to these new conditions has led to a control over our state legislatures in many cases which is abnormal, which is to be condemned, and which has been the cause of practically and substantially all the evils that underlie the...
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New in New jacket. Lang: -eng, Pages 570. It is the reprint edition of the original edition which was published long back (1916). The book is printed in black on high quality paper with Matt Laminated colored dust cover. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. We tried to manage the best possible copy but in some cases, there may be some pages which are blur or missing or with black spots. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. Print on Demand.
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New in New jacket. Lang: -eng, Pages 574. It is the reprint edition of the original edition which was published long back (1916). The book is printed in black on high quality paper with Matt Laminated colored dust cover. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. We tried to manage the best possible copy but in some cases, there may be some pages which are blur or missing or with black spots. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. Print on Demand.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1050grams, ISBN: 0836911903.
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New in New jacket. Lang: -eng, Pages 570. It is the reprint edition of the original edition which was published long back (1916). The book is printed in black on high quality paper with Matt Laminated colored dust cover. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. We tried to manage the best possible copy but in some cases, there may be some pages which are blur or missing or with black spots. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. Print on Demand.
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New in New jacket. Lang: -English, Pages 572. It is the reprint edition of the original edition which was published long back (1916). The book is printed in black on high quality paper with Matt Laminated colored dust cover. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. We tried to manage the best possible copy but in some cases, there may be some pages which are blur or missing or with black spots. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. Print on Demand.
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New in New jacket. Lang: -eng, Pages 574. It is the reprint edition of the original edition which was published long back (1916). The book is printed in black on high quality paper with Matt Laminated colored dust cover. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. We tried to manage the best possible copy but in some cases, there may be some pages which are blur or missing or with black spots. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. Print on Demand.
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New in New jacket. Lang: -eng, Pages 578. It is the reprint edition of the original edition which was published long back (1916). The book is printed in black on high quality paper with Matt Laminated colored dust cover. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. We tried to manage the best possible copy but in some cases, there may be some pages which are blur or missing or with black spots. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. Print on Demand.
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New in New jacket. Lang: -eng, Pages 580. It is the reprint edition of the original edition which was published long back (1916). The book is printed in black on high quality paper with Matt Laminated colored dust cover. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. We tried to manage the best possible copy but in some cases, there may be some pages which are blur or missing or with black spots. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. Print on Demand.
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New in New jacket. Lang: -eng, Pages 570. It is the reprint edition of the original edition which was published long back (1916). The book is printed in black on high quality paper with Matt Laminated colored dust cover. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. We tried to manage the best possible copy but in some cases, there may be some pages which are blur or missing or with black spots. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. Print on Demand.
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New in New jacket. Lang: -English, Pages 572. It is the reprint edition of the original edition which was published long back (1916). The book is printed in black on high quality paper with Matt Laminated colored dust cover. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. We tried to manage the best possible copy but in some cases, there may be some pages which are blur or missing or with black spots. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. Print on Demand.
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