Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Papers and Addresses Before the First National Silver Convention: Held at St. Louis, November 26-28, 1889"" is a collection of speeches and papers presented at the first national convention dedicated to the promotion of silver currency in the United States. The convention was held in St. Louis in November 1889 and was attended by prominent politicians, businessmen, and advocates of the silver movement.The book includes speeches and papers by a variety of speakers, including Senator William Stewart of Nevada, who was a leading advocate for the use of silver in currency. Other speakers include Congressman William McKinley of Ohio, who would later become President of the United States, and Richard P. Bland, a Congressman from Missouri who was a strong supporter of silver currency.The speeches and papers cover a range of topics related to the silver movement, including the history of silver currency in the United States, the economic benefits of using silver, and the political challenges faced by advocates of silver. The book provides a valuable historical record of the arguments and debates surrounding the use of silver currency in the late 19th century.Overall, ""Papers and Addresses Before the First National Silver Convention"" is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of currency in the United States, as well as the political and economic debates of the late 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
