De Alexander: “But for several years the reasonableness of his opinions had an unmistakable influence upon the judgment of men.”

Shows the historical reasons for the present method, and its effect on the senate and senators, and on state and local government, with a detailed review of the arguments for and against direct election.

Referring to the fraudulent practices, he said: "No one claims, no one believes, that I had lot or part therein, or previous hint or suspicion thereof.

Enlightened and persuasive discussion of the negro problem in its present phases and aspects.

He writes of the Filipinos as he found them, and with the knack of the true investigator, has avoided falling in with the political views of any party or faction.