The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-01-31
THE SILVER CONVENTION.
1t Holds a Most Harmonious Session, Passes
a Series OF Resolutions and Ad-
journs Sine Die.

DENVER, Jan. 3O.-To-dsy's deliberations
at the National Silver Convention were OF
most harmonious character. None of the
unruly spirit which predominated in the
first sessions was observable. The discussion
of the reports presented by the Committee
on Resolutions consumed nearly the whole
day, and was participated in by large num-
Der Of delegates prominent among whom
were Congressman Belford and Congress
man-elect Symes. At O'Clock the majority
report was amended IN some important par
tculars and passed by a unanimous vote. II
read IS follows.
The States and Territories of Kansas, Colo
rado, Utah, New Mexico, Idaho Wyoming
and Arizona, in convention assembled at
Denver, Col, January %, 1885. adopt the
following resolutions as q declaration of
principles:
l. That we are in favor Of the doctrine of limi-
tation as embodied in the laws of the United
States previous 10 1875 and " urge the re enact
ment of those laws at the earliest practical me-
ment.
? That in the interest of trade and commerce
we demand the free and unlimited coinage of gold
age.
3. We demand that Congress shall pass an act
directing the Secretary of the Treasury 10 with
draw from circulation all one and two dollar bills
IN order TO give larger circulation 10 the standard
dollar.
A. We condemn the Secretaries of the Treasury
for their unlawful evasiOns OF the provisions of
the Bland bill and other laws relating to the
amend ment. and demand that the clearing house
balances anc obligations Of the Government be
paid without discrimination in gold aud silver
or gold and silver certificates
5 Resolved. That il is the sense Of this conven-
ton that a law amendat0ry OF the National Bank
Get he enacted, whereby said banks throughout
CEN. OF the leRsl reserves IN National standard
SILVER c0l0, end elso that the redemption fund OF
said banks shall be in silver coin.
c. That until Congress shall restore silver to its
ancient Tigh tful ana constitutional equality with
gold IN respect TO coinage, we demand liberal
construction and faithful execution OF the pro.
visions of the Bland bill.
:. That the demands and recommendations
about 10 be made are based on broader grounds
than any consideration where sectional or the
protection OF any industry; that they are the
Well-nigh forgotten terms OF a wise Constitution
and laws under which this Nation has gained its
place as the foremost people OF the globe;
that silver needs no such protection is extended
to the pampered industries OF the East; that this
question is touching the dearest interests of every
human being in this broad land, and that il in
wolves the question OF whether the debt-paying
medium OF the Nation shall be SO changed as TO
increase the value of notes, bonds m Ortgages and
other fixed incomes, and depTeciate the value of
all other property: and also involves the proper
execution OF our Constitution aud our laws.
II. @. Snyder, OF Kansas, offered the fol.
lowing resolution, which was adopted:
Whereas, The internal and commercial interests
OF the southern and western portions of this
Nation are OF great Importance to the prosperity
OF the whole Nation, and,
Whereas, The Secretary OF the Treasury sWays
the financial power OF the administration, aud
has seemed 10 possess the power TO almost nullify
acts of Congress, as is notably instanced IN the
manner the Treasury mas been administered since
the passage OF the act known as the Bland silver
bill.
Resolved. That the Silver Convention, composed
OF delegates from the several states and Terri
tories. OF all political opinions and compilations,
earnestly request Presidentelect Grover tCleve-
land TO select some statesman for Secretary of the
treasury VINO VIII not be IN the interest OF the
National Banks and Eastern brokers, but will
recognize the great interests OF the South and
West in shaping the finances of the administra-
whole people instead OF consulting the wishes
only OF the magnates OF Wall street.
A copy of the resolution was ordered sent
10 President elect Cleveland.
The committee appointed to consider a
plan for National Silver Association made
Its report, which was adopted.
It declares the purpose of the association
shall be the securing of such National legis-
latiOn and action as will make effectusl the
recommendations and principles promul-
gated by this convention upon The coinage
of silver. The name of the organization
shall be the National Bimetallic Association.
a Preliminary Committee of fifteen from
the States here represented was appointed to
prepare memorial address embodying the
principles dec ared by this convention on the
subject of the coinage Of silver currency
Ii provides Tor National COMMITTEES, who
are empowered to call q National Convention,
fix the basis represented therein, and per-
form al the duties incident to their office
The Preliminary. Committee was required
to enter upon the discharge Of its duties
without delsv The convention than adj
iouIned sine die.