Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1879-12-06

DOLLS. They are also convinced that Sher-
man has shown bad faith in the matter of
circulating sllver-has not made proper
effort to give it extensive circulation, but on
the contrary has been in league with those
whose interest it is 10 maintain mono
metallic standard, and to debase silver for
purposes of speculation. They are not in
,lined, therefore, to adopt the suggestion of
the secretary that a limit be placed upon the
coinage Of the silver dollar, and are even
more 10th to adopt Mr.. Hayes recommends
tion that the matter be left discretionary
With the secretary of the treasury. A man
aedged about by Such influences as have in
he past controlled the secretary is not to be
rusted with such discretionary powers.
.The Democratic programme has not been
outlined as yet. A few of the leading spir-
its in Congress have given their opinions as
to the best course to pursue, but their ex-
pressions are not authoritative and cannot
therefore be regarded as Indicative of the
course the party will pursue. In due time,
however, the matter will be discussed in eau
Gus and a plan of action determined upon
which will meet with the cordial approval
of the entire party. This will not be held
until after the holiday recess. 1t is not
probable, at any rate, that the policy will be
markedly aggressive as at the extra session.
The appropriation bills will probably be
passed without: any of the political riders to
which Mr.. Hayes took exceptions last June.
These measures, however, will be passed as
separate bills and sent to Mr.. Hayes for ap-
proval or rejection. He will, no doubt, veto
them for substantially the same reasons that
prompted his vetoes before, and
will therefore place his party on record once
more as in favor of the intimidation of
voters by federal troops and marshals. The
Democrats will also have made q record in
favor of free elections and The maintenance
of the powers of the States as distinguished
from the powers of the general government.
tits not probable that any legislation will
be attempted on the currency question save,
perhaps, an act designed to give the people
the benefit of the reconciliation of silver
by compelling Mr.. Sherman to place it in
circulation. The retirement of small bills
by the national banks has created demand
for silver that will require all now in the
treasury to supply. A move may be inaugu-
rated looking towards the retire.
ment of national bank notes
to antagonize the policy Of Hayes
and Sherman relative to the legal tende,
notes, but there is no probability that it vii
be passed prior to the Presidential election
MIR. Blaine proposes to make the supreme
effort of his life at this session. He is striv.
ing for grand prize, and will leave no ston.
unturned by which he can advance hif
prospects. His policy will be to endeavor t
provoke q sectional strife. As at the last
session he will rely upon taunts and ieer.
and calumnies of the Southern people K
provoke retort and prove that the Southern
heart is still full of bitterness towards tn,
people of the North. But in this he will
we fear not, fail. The Democrats are deter
mined that they will do nothing hastily, ani
will not be entrapped by any such device
But Blaine is fertile of resources, and it vii
be we'll for his opponents to be on thei
guard against an ambush he may be layin,
for them. a.-- az. i. a..ts-.s,.- ess.s.-. i