The New York herald., 1876-09-26
GOLD AND SILVER.

WORK OF THE CONGRESSIONAL COMMISSION
THE INVESTIGATION TO BE SLOW But
THOROUGH
The progress towards organization OF the Gold and
Silver Commission has been slow to cause doub
In some minds regarding tho intention OF an earnest
and searching investigation The fact is that the mem
bers have been considerably occupied with other mat
tcrs; and, knowing tho Importance OF the subject
intrusted to their care have desired to treat
hastily or With partial justice Some OF tho mcmbcrs
have been necessarily absent and this, with many
other reasons has occasoned the tardiness OF COM
mcncement Still there has beon great deal accom-
pshod In the way of prelminarics of which many are
necessary The question OF how to handle the subject
TO best advantage Is by means small one, and 10
this members have mostly directed TIA r attention.
or course nothing eau be done officially until the
three experts are appointed to complete the commis
sion. IS siicut lind mon capable OF serving
in this capacity but not many OK them are able ana
willing to devote their time to It. There Is no emolu-
ment connected with tho commission, and those who
accept tho appointment will do so from an entirely
disnteresiod spirit hundred names have been con.
s!dered in the informal discussions at tho 81 Jamea
Hotel; but whiie all would prove acceptable TO the
task Is extremely doubtful II the task woulu prove
acceptable 10 them
Washington despatch, which published yes
tcrday gave number OF names from which, lt -
stated, the three experts would bc selected. the
writer Is authorized by members OF the commission 70
say that not word upon the subject has been COM
muncated other tho gentlemen whose names wore
mentioned. Tho commission DO not desire TO placs
any person In position to decline tho appointment
and intend to be sure OF Willingness to servo oeforc
advancing any invitation. Tho same despatch stated
the bity of report being made in favor OF the
rcnionetizaton of silver Now that Is subject which
s TO be determined entirely by tho investigation ~
has not yet been brought before the conmss,on ana
the private views OF members regarding u,
are yet unknown. The question Of the advsabIy or,
monetzng silver was that which principally broughs
the into existence and will only be de-
termned tho result Of their inquiries shall b
reached
Besides the question OF the appointment OF experts
the main consideration has thus far been given 10 the
means and thods OF inquiry TO be instituted.
Already comm unication has been made with Secro.
tary Fish, through him to be extended to all tho gov
with which the United States has Official re
lations. Tho substance OF these communications 10
expressed in series OF inquiries In regard 10 the
altered relations OF gold and silver which are beloved
by tho commission 10 be terse and comprehensive
Senator Jones expressed tho opinion yesterday thss
ten days moro must elapse before tho commission
will be regularly organized 1t Is desirable that iul
opinions members should be obtained before
Tho selection OF experts Is made An informal meeting
was held ut four O'Clock yesterday afternoon and at
tho request OF Senator Boutwell, another meeting Wis
take place this morning at olovcn.