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Text 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. It did not become a major newspaper in the United States or even the world like later generations.  "The New York Times" by Henry.  Jarvis.  Raymond's was founded on September 18, 1851, and sold for only 1 cent.  It¡¯s just that the New York Times is not developing well, although under George.  During his tenure, Jones made a sensation by exposing the huge Tammany Hall corruption case, but this did not reverse the New York Times' long-term losses.

    896 Adolf.  Oaks borrowed $75,000 to buy the Times, which was on the verge of bankruptcy. At that time, it had a circulation of about 1,000, debts of $300,000 and losses of more than $1 a week.  When Oakes took over the New York Times, he established the Times¡¯s reporting principles: ¡°Strive to be truthful, fearless, impartial, and without distinction of party, geography, or any special interest.¡±

    Adolf.  Oakes boldly expanded the publication and expanded the edition, investing heavily in news coverage and adding a large amount of international news content that was quite rare at the time.  Under his leadership, The New York Times gained international recognition and reputation.  Although the Spanish-American War made yellow journalism popular at the time, the Times still had a circulation of more than 82,000 copies.  Two years later, the sales volume of The New York Times exceeded the KO mark of 10,000 copies.  In 1897 he proposed the motto of The New York Times: "All News Worth Printing."  This motto was recognized as a challenge to "yellow journalism."  Oakes demanded the publication of a serious, dignified, and educated newspaper for New York's elite, and also proposed a loud slogan against yellow journalism: "Newspapers should not soil people's breakfast napkins."

    After the Sino-US war began, especially after the United States transitioned to a wartime system, the US government began to interfere in American public opinion.  All major newspapers are regulated by the government, and newspapers to be printed the next day must be submitted to a specially set up unit for review by the government.  This system allowed Adolf.  Oakes was very dissatisfied. This was completely contrary to the news reporting principles of the New York Times that he determined.

    ¡°It¡¯s just that, subject to the government¡¯s warning, he had to compromise with the government.  But Adolf Oaks always wanted to fight back.  And now, the opportunity has finally come.

    "Someone, bring the editor in chief!" At nine o'clock in the evening on March 30, Adolf.  Oakes did not leave work as usual, but continued to stay in the company.  He was very hesitant in his heart whether to do this or not.  Although it is a bit risky, if it succeeds, his "New York Times" will definitely 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, this is a middle-aged, somewhat bald man wearing a pair of thick glasses, who looks like a professor in a university.

    "Has today's newspaper been sent for censorship?" Adolf.  Oakes asked.

    ¡°It has been reviewed and I am preparing to send it to the printing factory for printing!¡± the editor said.

    "Rearrange the page and put this report on the front page!" Adolf.  Oaks handed several pieces of paper to the editor.

    The editor-in-chief took a look at it in confusion, but immediately turned pale: "Boss, is this true? Do we really want to do this? This report will definitely not be censored!" the editor-in-chief said with a look of horror.

    "Hasn't our newspaper been reviewed and approved? Keep it confidential and don't let others know. After rearrangement, you personally send the newspaper to the printing factory. Make sure that this report can be published in the newspaper the next day!" Adolf.  Oakes said.

    The editor-in-chief opened his mouth, but saw Adolf.  The determined expression on Oakes' face made him swallow his words of persuasion again.

    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, boss, I will keep it confidential!¡± the editor said.  He knew how much trouble it would bring to the "New York Times" if this matter was leaked. Maybe all of them would be arrested and imprisoned.  Perhaps after the newspapers are published, the government will no longer have the energy to control them.  He knew exactly what kind of sensation such a report would cause in the United States.

    Adolf.  Oakes nodded.  This report was not written by a reporter from the New York Times, but was sent by a friend of his.  That person is none other than former President Theodore.  Supporter of Roosevelt.  Adolf.  Oaks was also very hesitant in his heart. He knew that if the situation was not handled well, the New York Times would face disaster.  However, he still wants to take a gamble. He hopes that the New York Times can become the most influential newspaper in the United States, instead of being as tepid as it is now.  The most important point is Adolf.  Oakes was dissatisfied with some of the policies of the Taft government. Although the U.S. military was defeated on the front lines and was not conducive to the stability of the United States, the Taft government was covering its ears, which made Adolf even more dissatisfied.  Oakes was dissatisfied.  He doesn't want the general public to be fooled by those shameless politicians!

    March 31st, this day is doomed for the United States! No matter how calm it is, the status of the Taft government will be different here.The weather became stormy.  !

    Jack is a retired soldier. He is forty years old and has participated in the Spanish-American War and was heroically wounded during the war.  After the war, he found a job in an automobile factory.  With the development of the economy, automobiles have also become an emerging industry in the United States.  After the war broke out, the government increased its purchase of heavy-duty trucks, which led to explosive growth in the automobile industry.

    Every morning, on the way to work, Jack habitually buys a newspaper to see what big events are happening.  However, there has been less and less news about the war in newspapers recently, and what is there is mostly singing praises for the US military and the government.  However, Jack didn't believe it at all. Having participated in the war, he knew very well how powerful the Chinese Army was. It was almost impossible for the U.S. Army to defeat the Chinese.  The New York Times is Jack's favorite newspaper because it dares to tell the truth.  And today, this newspaper did not disappoint him.

    After Jack opened the newspaper, he was immediately attracted by the headline on the front page. The headline above was a huge defeat of the US military and the Chinese had broken through the defense line of the Sierra Madre del Sur.  Jack's first reaction was even if he didn't believe it, because he had read in the newspaper a few days ago that the US military defeated the Chinese army after a hard battle. How could such a reversal happen in just a few days?

    Afterwards, Jack continued to read. The newspaper gave a detailed introduction to the battle that took place in Chilpancingo, and listed the losses of the US military in detail, as well as the next move of the US military, etc.  Finally, the newspaper also commented on the impact that the US military would have after being defeated by the Chinese in the Sierra Madre del Sur defense line, etc.  Incidentally, he also complained about the government¡¯s blockade of information.

    After reading the newspaper, Jack immediately became angry. He could not tolerate the government's deception and fooling him. He remembered that he had voted for Taft when he ran for president.  The angry Jack had no intention of going to work. He turned around and headed to New York City Hall. He wanted to ask what the senior government officials wanted to do.  How long are they going to fool the American people.

    Throughout New York and several nearby states, the anger of people who purchased a large number of copies of the New York Times was aroused. Driven by them, people in the eastern states of the United States became angry. People went to state governments or schools in droves.  The city government protested and asked the government to give everyone an explanation.

    At the same time, Theodore was already prepared.  Roosevelt and his Progressive Party also became active. People from the Progressive Party held speeches in various places. They assured the public that the news published in the New York Times was true. President Taft had deceived and fooled the American people.  This quickly triggered protests against the Taft administration across the United States, and some radicals even shouted slogans for Taft to get out of the White House.

    And at this time, Theodore.  Roosevelt also contacted Republican congressmen and asked them to initiate the impeachment of Taft.  Some congressmen who originally supported Taft, after learning the truth about the front line and the measures taken by the Taft government to block news, all turned to Theodore.  Roosevelt.  The big capitalists who supported the Republican Party were also very disappointed with Taft.  They were talking to Theodore.  After secret deliberations, Roosevelt decided with Theodore.  Roosevelt returned to the Republican Party, and the Progressive Party also reintegrated into the Republican Party, promising to fully support Theodore.  Roosevelt.

    ¡°Theodore Roosevelt agreed to the conditions of the big capitalists without even thinking about it.  He knew that in a money society like the United States, without the support of capitalists, it would be impossible for him to become president again.

    Theodore.  Roosevelt returned to the Republican Party, which reunited the strength of the Republican Party. Republican congressmen also took to the streets one after another to call on the people to resist the Taft government.  At the same time, lawmakers were preparing to impeach President Taft.

    In addition, the Democratic Party, the old enemy of the Republican Party, will not let go of this opportunity. Democratic congressmen and supporters are criticizing the Taft administration and the Republican Party, and want to drive Taft out of the White House, and then the Democratic Party can replace him.  At the same time, Democratic congressmen also agreed to impeach President Taft and expel him from the White House.

    In a very short period of time, this trend swept across the United States.  Demonstrations and rallies against President Taft broke out in almost all major cities. They spread so quickly that the Taft government was helpless.

    The speakers of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate also discussed reopening Congress and launching a vote of no confidence in President Taft as quickly as possible.  When the United States entered the wartime system, Congress was in recess.  But after such an incident broke out, it was clear that Congress could no longer allow President Taft to do whatever he wanted!
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