Publisher's Synopsis
""The Optional Standard, A Speech Delivered In The Senate Of The United States, June 28, 1876"" is a book by John Percival Jones. It is a transcript of a speech delivered by the author in the Senate of the United States on June 28, 1876. The speech is about the proposed ""optional standard"" for the United States currency, which would allow people to choose whether to use gold or silver as the basis for their money. Jones argues that the proposed system would be detrimental to the country's economy and would lead to inflation and financial instability. He suggests that the country should stick to the gold standard, which he believes is the only reliable basis for a stable and prosperous economy. The book is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the economic debates of the late 19th century, and is of interest to anyone interested in the history of American economics and politics.Also The Conference Report On Silver, A Speech Delivered In The Senate Of The United States, July 15, 1876.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.
