It means that the silver coins of the United States at whatever ratio is fixed, and I want the present ratio that we have now, 16 to 1, maintained precisely as it is. Richard Parks Bland coinfixmaintain Change image and share on social
Now, mark it. This may be strong language, but heed it. The people mean it, and, my friends of the Eastern Democracy, we bid farewell when you do that thing. Richard Parks Bland biddemocracyeastern Change image and share on social
Many now born, by the time they are voters will compose part of a nation with a genius nowhere equaled, and with a vast territory upon which those energies and that genius can operate. Richard Parks Bland bearcomposeenergy Change image and share on social
Are you to give up the fight and let this vast body of our wealth go to ruin? I do not believe it. Richard Parks Bland bodyfightgive Change image and share on social
We know well enough that if we repeal this law and give nothing for it, the people of this country will regard it as a total demonetization of silver, which it will be, so far as this Congress is concerned, without any question. Richard Parks Bland concerncongresscountry share on social
It is because the administration is hostile to silver; and thus it is surrendering this country to the Shylocks of the Old World who have made war upon it. Richard Parks Bland administrationcountryhostile Change image and share on social
What is the effect of unlimited coinage of silver in this country? and I invite your attention to this particularly, because it is a question of vital importance. Richard Parks Bland attentioncoinagecountry Change image and share on social
Will you stand by it now, or will you let the Shylocks come and have their way? It is for you to determine. Richard Parks Bland determineshylockstand Change image and share on social
It can not be done; it shall not be done! I speak for the great masses of the Mississippi Valley, and those west of it, when I say you shall not do it! Richard Parks Bland greatmassemississippi Change image and share on social
I make a prediction here and now, and, my friends, I want you to watch the proceedings of Congress in these coming weeks of this extra session, or of the next regular session, to see whether I am right or not. Richard Parks Bland comecongressextra share on social
