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John Sherman: “The only question before the Senate now is, whether this is a fair compromise between the ideas that have divided the…”

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The only question before the Senate now is, whether this is a fair compromise between the ideas that have divided the people of this country and the Members of the Senate; whether it will surely improve our currency while giving the relief that is hoped for by a moderate increase of the currency.
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John Sherman
Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Sherman raises the question of whether the bill serves as a fair compromise that improves the currency while providing relief.

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