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346 own expense he has circulated over a million copies of this bill. The currency problem of this country has still to be solved, and it is the subject of a wide divergence of opinion among members of each political party; but it is generally admitted that Mr. Fowler's various bills have awakened and deepened interest in the matter, and have put the discussion of the problem upon an intelligent basis.

Since his first election to congress Mr. Fowler has taken an active part in national politics, especially in the presidential campaigns. In 1896 he opened the campaign in Wisconsin and Indiana; in 1900 he opened the campaign in Maine; and in 1904 he was one of the most active in bringing about the Republican victory of that year. His friends declare him to be an ideal campaign orator, "simple, sincere, courageous, and always thoroughly informed on the subjects of which he speaks."