Cumulative Suffrage, or an Equitable Electorate. Speech of William H. Murray in the U.S. House of Representatives, February 01, 1917

In the text, Honorable William H. Murray discusses the importance of protecting the family unit in society through laws and policies that promote civilization. He argues for a system of suffrage that rewards better citizenship, suggesting a "cumulative suffrage" system where each head of a family receives multiple votes. This system, he believes, would strengthen families, eliminate societal problems, and promote patriotism. Murray also addresses concerns about the voting power of different groups, such as the proletariat and women from slums.