"The Conflict between Man and Mammon; or, Gold Slavery the Curse of the World" by George Woodward Warder delves into the contentious issue of the world's financial system and the impact it has on society.
The book begins by highlighting how the world's energies are being expended in the enslavement of the human race, with individual avarice and corporate greed playing a significant role in perpetuating this cycle.
The author then delves into the present financial issue of free silver, arguing that the gold standard is not the standard of civilization. He explores why England demonetized silver and how silver has been the unit of value for a century. Warder goes on to discuss the crime of 1873 and how President Cleveland's actions were a disappointment to many. He refutes the notion that silver was demonetized due to overproduction, pointing out the increase of gold over silver and how silver was at par when demonetized.
The book also delves into the avarice of the rich as the primary motive behind the push for the gold standard, arguing that there is not enough of both metals to sustain a healthy financial system. Warder explains how destroying silver doubles the purchasing power of gold and how all parties are in favor of bi-metalism. He argues that other nations have followed the United States' example and there is no reason why the country should wait to return to a bi-metallic system.
The author distinguishes between bi-metalism and concurrent circulation, emphasizing that silver still measures the value of the world's products. He argues that only the usurer benefits from the gold standard, while the rest of society suffers. Warder concludes by advocating for a return to bi-metalism and a system that benefits the majority of the population rather than a select few. "The Conflict between Man and Mammon" is a thought-provoking exploration of the financial systems that govern our world and the impact they have on society.
