Chapter 986: Impeachment of the President
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The New York Times in the United States could only be regarded as a relatively influential newspaper in the United States during this period, and did not become a major newspaper of great importance in the United States and even in the world as later generations. The New York Times was published by Henry. Jarvis. Raymond was first published on September 18, 1851, and sold for just 1 cent. It's just that the New York Times has not developed well, although in George. During Jones's tenure, the revelation of the Tammony Society's huge corruption case caused a sensation, but it did not reverse the New York Times's long-term loss-making dilemma.
In 1896 Adolf. Oakes borrowed $75,000 to buy the bankrupt Times, which at the time had a circulation of about 9,000 copies, was $300,000 in debt and lost more than $2,500 a week. When Oakes took over the New York Times, he defined the Times's principles of journalism: "Truthfulness, fearlessness, impartiality, and no partisanship, geography, or any particular interests." ”
Adolph. Oakes boldly expanded the edition and invested heavily in news reporting, which was rare at the time. Under his leadership, The New York Times gained international recognition and reputation. Although the Spanish-American War made the Huang Sè news popular, the circulation of the Times still reached more than 82,000 copies. Two years later, the New York Times surpassed the 100,000 mark in sales. In 1897 he came up with the New York Times motto: "All news worthy of print." This motto was recognized as a challenge to the "yellow sè press". Oches demanded the publication of a stern, dignified, and educated newspaper for the New York class, while also offering a loud slogan against the Huang Sè news: "Newspapers should not stain people's breakfast napkins."
After the start of the Sino-American war, especially after the United States switched to a wartime system, the United States began to meddle in American public opinion. All major newspapers were supervised by zhèngfǔ, and the newspapers to be printed the next day had to be handed over to a specially set up unit for censorship. such a system. Jean Adolf. Oches was very dissatisfied, which was completely contrary to the principles of journalism he had established for The New York Times. It's just that, subject to zhèngfǔ's jǐng lawsuit, he has to compromise with zhèngfǔ. But, Adolf. Oakes has always wanted to fight back. And now. The opportunity has finally arrived.
"Someone, find the editor-in-chief!" March 30 rì at nine o'clock in the evening, Adolf. Oakes didn't leave work as usual, but continued to stay in the company. He was hesitant to do this. It's a bit risky, but if successful. His New York Times would surely become the largest newspaper in the United States in one fell swoop.
"Boss, what's the matter?" Soon, the editor-in-chief of the New York Times came to Adolf. In Oakes' office, it was a middle-aged, somewhat balding man with a pair of thick glasses, much like a professor at a university.
"Did today's newspaper send it for censorship?" Adolph. Oakes asked.
"It's been reviewed. I'm getting ready to send it to the print house to print! The editor-in-chief said.
"Rearrange the page and put this story on the front page!" Adolph. Oakes handed a few pieces of paper to the editor-in-chief.
The editor-in-chief took it and looked at it suspiciously, but suddenly his face turned pale: "Boss, is this true?" Are we really going to do that? This report will certainly not be censored! The editor-in-chief said with a look of horror.
"Haven't our newspapers already censored tongguò? Be careful to keep it confidential and not let anyone else know. After the reformatting, you personally send the newspaper to the printing house, and make sure that the story will be available the next day! "Adolf. Oakes said.
The editor-in-chief opened his mouth. But see Adolf. With the resolute expression on Oakes' face, he had to swallow back the words of persuasion.
"Don't worry, boss, I'll keep it a secret!" The editor-in-chief said. He knew how much trouble it would cause the New York Times if it leaked out, and maybe all of them would be arrested and put in jail. Maybe when the newspaper gets out, there won't be any jīng power to take care of them. He knows what kind of sensation such a story would cause in the United States.
Adolph. Oakes nodded. The report was not written by a reporter from The New York Times, but by a friend of his. That person. It was none other than former President Theodore. Roosevelt's supporters. Adolph. Oakes was also very hesitant in his heart, he knew that if it was not handled well, the New York Times would face ruin. Still, he wanted to take a gamble, and he wanted The New York Times to become the most influential newspaper in the United States. And not as unpopular as now. The most important point is Adolf. Oakes was dissatisfied with some of Taft's policies, although the U.S. army's defeat on the front line was not conducive to the stability of the United States, but Taft's method of covering his ears and stealing the bell made Adolf even more angry. Oakes was dissatisfied. He doesn't want the masses to be fooled by those shameless politicians!
On March 31, the day of the United States is destined to no longer be peaceful, and the status of the taft zhèngfǔ will become stormy on this day.
Jack is a 40-year-old veteran who fought in the Spanish-American War and was heroically wounded in the war. After the war, he got a job in a car factory. With the development of the economy, automobiles have also become a new industry in the United States. After the outbreak of the war, zhèngfǔ increased the purchase of trucks, which led to the explosive growth of the automobile industry.
Every morning, on his way to work, Jack used to buy a newspaper to see what was going on. Recently, however, there has been less and less news about the war in the newspapers, and the few that have been mostly singing praises to the US military and zhèngfǔ. However, Jack did not believe at all, he had participated in the war, he knew the strength of the Chinese Army, and it was almost impossible for the US Army to defeat the Chinese. The New York Times was Jack's favorite newspaper because it dared to tell the truth. And today, this newspaper did not disappoint him.
When Jack opened the newspaper, he was immediately attracted by the headline on the front page, which was marked by the fact that the American army had been defeated and that the Chinese had broken through the southern Madre defense. Jack's first reaction was not to believe it, because he saw in the newspaper a few days ago that the U.S. army had defeated the squadron after a hard battle, how could such a reversal happen in just a few days?
Jack then continued to read, and the newspaper gave a detailed account of the battle that took place in Chilpansingo, and listed in detail the losses of the American army, as well as the next movement of the American army, etc. Finally, the newspaper also commented on what kind of impact the US military would have after the defeat of the defense line in the Sierra Madre do South by the Chinese, and so on. By the way, he also complained about the blocking of news by zhèngfǔ.
After reading the newspaper, Jack was immediately furious, he could not tolerate zhèngfǔ's deception and fooling of him, thinking that he had voted for Taft when he was running for president. Angry Jack didn't have the heart to go to work, he turned around and went to New York City Hall, he wanted to ask, what the hell did those high-ranking officials want to do? How long will they fool the American people.
Throughout New York and several nearby states, the anger of the people who bought the New York Times in large quantities was aroused, and under their leadership, the anger of the people in the eastern states of the United States increased, and people went to the state or city in droves to protest and demand an explanation.
At the same time, Theodore, who had already prepared. Roosevelt and his Progressive Party also became active, and the Progressive Party gave speeches in various places, reassuring the people that the news published in the New York Times was true, and that President Taft had deceived the American people and fooled everyone, which quickly sparked protests against Taft all over the country, and even some radicals shouted the slogan of Taft out of the White House.
And this time, Theodore. Roosevelt also reached out to Republican lawmakers to ask for an impeachment of Taft. Some of the parliamentarians who originally supported Taft turned to Theodore after learning the truth about the front line and the measures taken by Taft to block the news. Roosevelt. The big capitalists who supported the Republican Party were also very disappointed in Taft. They were in and Theodore. After Roosevelt's secret counseling, Theodore. Roosevelt returned to the Republican Party and the Progressive Party was reintegrated into the Republican Party, promising to give his full support to Theodore. Roosevelt.
To the conditions of the big capitalists, Theodore. Roosevelt agreed without even thinking about it. He knew that in a money society like the United States, without the support of the capitalists, it would be impossible for him to become president again.
Theodore. Roosevelt's return to the Republican Party reunited the Republican Party, and Republican lawmakers also took to the streets to call on the people to revolt against Taft. At the same time, lawmakers are preparing to initiate an impeachment of President Taft.
In addition, the old rival of the Republican Party, the Mínzhǔ Party, will not let go of this opportunity, and the congressmen and supporters of the Mínzhǔ Party have even attacked Taft and the Republican Party, wanting to kick Taft out of the White House before the Mínzhǔ Party can replace him. At the same time, lawmakers from the Mínzhǔ party also endorsed the impeachment of President Taft and his removal from the White House.
In a very short period of time, this wind swept across the United States. Demonstrations and rallies against President Taft broke out in almost every major city, spreading so quickly that Taft was helpless.
The speakers of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives also discussed reconvening Congress to launch a vote on President Taft's no-confidence motion as quickly as possible. When the United States entered the wartime system, Congress was adjourned. But with such an incident, it is clear that Congress can no longer let President Taft come to his senses! (To be continued.) (qidian.)m.qidian.read. )9