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With the present prospects of this long-awaited reform encouraging us, it would be singularly unfortunate if this monetary question should by any chance become a party issue.
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Bill Taft
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Taft emphasizes the importance of keeping the monetary reform nonpartisan to ensure its success and avoid political conflict.

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