An Old-fashioned Senator: Orville H. Platt, of Connecticut: The Story of a Life Unselfishly Devoted to the Public ServiceG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1910 - 655 páginas |
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... courageous man should , but I cannot get above the feeling that I must plod on alone henceforth . The next years of his life were the most gloomy that he had ever known , and nothing but the necessity Teacher and Pupil 25.
... courageous man should , but I cannot get above the feeling that I must plod on alone henceforth . The next years of his life were the most gloomy that he had ever known , and nothing but the necessity Teacher and Pupil 25.
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... feeling of relief upon her cheerful counsel and assistance . One service she rendered for which those who cared for him must ever be grateful . She built him a house at Kirby Corner near one of his favorite spots in Judea . The two ...
... feeling of relief upon her cheerful counsel and assistance . One service she rendered for which those who cared for him must ever be grateful . She built him a house at Kirby Corner near one of his favorite spots in Judea . The two ...
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... to the country of the feeling of Me Platt was one of the younger Senators , vit de real of early convictions brought to white the fartace of was . He felt that something should be done to emphasize the loyalty of Connecticut ,
... to the country of the feeling of Me Platt was one of the younger Senators , vit de real of early convictions brought to white the fartace of was . He felt that something should be done to emphasize the loyalty of Connecticut ,
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... feeling of the State . Mr. Platt was one of the younger Senators , fired with the zeal of early convictions brought to white heat in the furnace of war . He felt that something should be done to emphasize the loyalty of Connecticut , 32 ...
... feeling of the State . Mr. Platt was one of the younger Senators , fired with the zeal of early convictions brought to white heat in the furnace of war . He felt that something should be done to emphasize the loyalty of Connecticut , 32 ...
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... a politician of consequence who did not have a kindly feeling for him . Though he was the first choice of few , he was acceptable as a second choice to many . Moreover , his friends figured that either of the two The Midnight Caucus 39.
... a politician of consequence who did not have a kindly feeling for him . Though he was the first choice of few , he was acceptable as a second choice to many . Moreover , his friends figured that either of the two The Midnight Caucus 39.
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Abolitionists administration amendment American appointed asked believe Cabinet called campaign cent Chairman citizens Cleveland Committee Congress Connecticut Connecticut Senator Constitution Convention Cuba Cuban debate declared Democratic duty enactment England favor feeling Finance foreign friends Hanna Harrison Hartford Haven Hawley honor House Indian industries interest international copyright island Judea Kirby Corner labor legislation letter Litchfield Litchfield County Mark Hanna matter measure ment Meriden never nomination O. H. PLATT Orville H P. T. Barnum party passed patent Philippines Platt Amendment political Porto Rico present President McKinley proposed protection question reciprocity recognized regard relations Representatives Republican Republican party resolution Robert Underwood Johnson Roosevelt rules Secretary secure seems Senator Platt sentiment session silver Spain Tariff bill territory thing thought tion treaty trust United United States Senate vote Washington wrote
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Página 8 - Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols.
Página 276 - States may exercise the right to intervene for the preservation of Cuban independence, the maintenance of a government adequate for the protection of life, property and individual liberty, and for discharging the obligations with respect to Cuba imposed by the treaty of Paris on the United States, now to be assumed and undertaken by the government of Cuba.
Página 269 - That the United States hereby disclaims any disposition or intention to exercise sovereignty, jurisdiction, or control over said island except for the pacification thereof, and asserts its determination when that is accomplished to leave the government and control of the island to its people.
Página 473 - And saw within the moonlight in his room, Making it rich, and like a lily in bloom, An angel writing in a book of gold. Exceeding peace had made Ben Adhem bold, And to the presence in the room he said, "What writest thou?" The vision raised its head, And with a look made of all sweet accord, Answered, "The names of those who love the Lord." "And is mine one?" said Abou. "Nay, not so,
Página 277 - That to enable the United States to maintain the independence of Cuba, and to protect the people thereof, as well as for its own defense, the Government of Cuba will sell or lease to the United States lands necessary for coaling or naval stations at certain specified points, to be agreed upon with the President of the United States.
Página 275 - Joint Resolution for the recognition of the independence of the people of Cuba, demanding that the Government of Spain relinquish its authority and government in the Island of Cuba, and to withdraw its land and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban waters, and directing the President of the United States to use the land and naval forces of the United States to carry these resolutions into effect.
Página 235 - Whereas, the abhorrent conditions which have existed for more than three years in the Island of Cuba, so near our own borders, have shocked the moral sense of the people of the United States...
Página 276 - Cuba, nor in any manner authorize or permit any foreign power or powers to obtain by colonization or for military or naval purposes or otherwise, lodgment in or control over any portion of said island.
Página 235 - First— That the people of the island of Cuba are, and of right ought to be, free and independent. Second— That it is the duty of the United States to demand, and the government of the United States does hereby demand, that the Government of Spain at once relinquish its authority and government in the island of Cuba, and withdraw its land and naval forces from Cuba and Cuban...
Página 235 - Cuba, so near our own borders, have shocked the moral sense of the people of the United States, have been a disgrace to Christian civilization, culminating, as they have, in the destruction of a United States battleship, with two hundred and sixty-six of its officers and crew, while on a friendly visit in the harbor of Havana...