Word: voters
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...Nields, '89. He said he intended to point out existing evils and show how they could be remedied. He also dwelt at length upon the evil of giving the state legislatures so much power as well as upon minority elections. He said that the proposed system gave every voter a sense of his responsibility, and destroyed the chance of a dark horse...
...Oxford. The position of Sir J. Mowbray and Mr. Talbot is the most enviable that can be imagined. Not to be dictated to by a Caucus or Association, not to be compelled to make election speeches, or submit to unlimited 'heckling,' not to have to canvass the illiterate voter or the impracticable crotcheteer, not to have to open charitable bazaars, or preside at philanthropic meetings; in short to possess a seat in the Lower House without having to undergo any of the penalties attaching to it, is almost beyond the hope of ordinary mortals. Yet, such is their case...
...same political opinions with them to join the club and march in the Democratic ranks. We hope, however, that the club will not carry out their action; but if they do we hope the invitation will meet with the refusal of the undergraduates. Most of the Law students are voter and attach more political significance to their action than do the undergraduates. A club which is formed for express purpose of electing a Democratic president cannot reasonably be expected to do anything which would tend to defeat their purpose. It is but natural that they should refuse to join...
...philantrophy and worth is neglected. The regular campaign consists of canvassing, speaking and paying. Canvassing and personal solicitation of votes is going out of date owing to the great size of the constituencies, which renders it impossible. Speaking appeals directly to the heart of the average English voter and is the most popular campaign method. In the disbursement of his cash the candidate is assisted by an agent, who keeps strict account of every item, and at the close of the campaign is compelled by law to make a sworn statement. Should any expenditure be made for bribery or other...
...largest number of votes is declared to be the regular party candidate. At this caucus it may be said that the one who stays long enough to tire his opponents is the one who receives the nomination Next in order comes a call for an assembly of all the voters, at which the candidates of the respective parties make speeches, for the most part devoted to criticism of their opponents. The fact which the lecturer said he wished to make was that usually the speakers do not discuss their platforms and tell what they will do as in this country...