The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-10
THE FIFTY-FIRST CONGRESS.
FURTHER DISCUSSION OF TIE SILVER
QUESTION IN TEE SENATE

presented in the Senate to-day and referred
was ono from Nelson. Neb, praying, sarcRsti
cally that all ex-soldiers over 100 years ole
shall have pensions OF 50 month.
Mr.. Hoar REP, Mass) introduced a join
resolution proposing constitutional amend
ment for the election OF PostmR sters. Referred
TO the Committee on Privileges and Elections
Mr.. Call tDem., fla offered q resolution
which was referred to the Committee on For.
eign relations. Requesting the President to in.
stitute negotiations with the Government Of
Spain for such notifications OF the treaty with
that Government as will enable American cat.
tie to be shipped from Florida and elsewhere
In the United States relieved from the present
oppressive rates OF duty, and on such terms as
mhy be reciprocal between Cuba and the
United States
The Senate Silver bill was then taken up.
and Mr.. Cockrell Dem. MOI addressed the
Senate. II enacted into law, he said the fur
thor coinage OF silver bullion into standard
dollars would rest wholly In tho mere discre-
tlon OF the Secretary Of tho Treasury. He
could coin 1t or not at his pleasure. Under tho
law OF February, 1878, the Secretary Of tho
Treasury had TO purchase not less than two
millions OF silver monthly and coin 1t into dol
lars; and he could. If he wished, purchase and
coin four millions a month. Under the pro-
posed measure the Secretary would have to
purchase four and q half millions worth OF
silver every month and pay out Treasury notes
for It: but he was not required to coin any Oft
into silver dollars. Where, then. was there any
benefit in the proposed bill over existing law ?
All the benefit that could be claimed for the
bill was that the Secretary would he compelled
to purchase 100000 worth OF silver every
month more than he now had the
right to purchase. and that the currency
wonld be increased to that extent.
Silver bullion was to be treated as a mere COM
modify. and was TO have none Of the eauiva-
Tents Of money or currency, Why continue
that legal discrimination and that relentless tf
free and unlimited coinage OF silver bullion
and the issue OF certificates for silver bullion
credito rs OF OF the nation. lie beeSed It to be
the duty oil Congress, regardless OF the posi-
correct the false Impressions and app chen
sions of European nations caused bv I'M
founded representations. and restore silver 70
perfect equality with gold, both as coin and
=, The House Silver bill was then laid before
that II be printed and laid on the table.
Mr.. Harris Dem. Tenn.l-Without reference
to the Finance Committee?
Mr. Hoar-We should wait until some NOM
Der OF the committee is present
laid on the table.
II was 30 ordered.
M Sn 81 the
by him from the, select. committee on the
prohibit monopoly in the transportation OF
cattle to foreign countries" and stated as
ateiy that the tariff Bill, as he had been in
tee, would b before the Senate within week.
ate should go on aud dispose OF the Silver bill.
He had been waiting as patiently as he knew
TO him not only of the highest Importance, but
Of the highest priviege-bills for the admis-
tbs Sae He
laid aside except on a yea and nay vote
MIR. Vest intim ated that there was no partic- |
nlar reason Tor haste In the admission OF more !
new States; but the meat business Of the /
co4ntry was in very depressed condition. and |,
legislative action TO provide remedy should |
Mr., Plat remarked upon the waste OF time
In allowing Senators to prepare elaborate |
and said that evidently the Senate was drift
ing to Q point where tho rules would have to
He hoped that that time would not soon come
Mr. mot TIE sut OF these Who
not progressed more RAPIDLY.
:, Mr.. Platt-l did not say that it was anybody's
somebody's fault. The Senator from Missouri
MIR. Cockrel) has made a speech to-day con-
snd lid nSt get ,S m eock
and then no other Senator would care TO go on
md make speech with plain lack OF quorum.
discussion has been going on. That Is not Pc
cul ar 70 this till.
American Senate or to find fault with it, and [
confined my remarks to this Silver bill. IL the
same thing Is true as TO other bi Is, perhaps 1t
would not be well TO state 1t very loudly.
MIR. leller-1htS is the most important Ques-
ion that has been before the American people
|
o II have not been able to get quorum when
hey addressed the Senate SO lar as l am
he Senate IS ready. Let SENATOR understand
hat the bill is to he proceeded with until it is
Mr. BIa iPVY I@p 81 H. gave it as his opinion
hat the Inattention OF senators ard the per-
.ist"nt absence OF quorum were owing TO The
he speeches" and lie added that the Senate
, i, NJ Teen truly and intellectually enter
lcational bill. lLaughterI
MIR. Vests bill was then taken up. 1t pro-
fdes that no clearance shall be granted 10 any
essel plying as common carrier from tho
nited States to foreign country, the owners,
gents or officers Of which shall refuse 10 re-
g. sci having storage room for the same. any
attic Tor transpoi tail on to foreign country.
he said cattle being in sound condition. suit
erinR the reasonable freight therefor: or who
nan make any contract or agreement creating
monopoly Of tho capacity Of said vessel for
arriving cattle in violation OF tho law govern
~ and regulating the duties and obligations
I common carriers of cattle to tho public and
roviding unjust discrimination between ship
erS.
Mr. Honr asked whether Mr.. Vest meant 10
ssert that there was not 10 be a right to con-
.act In advance Tor the transportation OF cattle
y laud, river or ocean
Mr. Vest replied that wherever Il contract
as made leRitimately ami not for n monop-
ly-whcn II was made in the course OF ordi- |
AIRY commercial trade then, as matter OF
purse, the bill would not apply. But when a !
ontrRct was made for the whole capacity Of u
hig or line Of ships. that WAS IL monopoly
E9lnSt wh oh tho Ill was aimed.
Mr. l'eGan Dem. Tex also defended the
II and argued in favor of its passage.
MIR. Hale (lrp., Me- moved 10 amend by in
NrtinE the words not already contracted for
! good ia tn by persons or parties having cat
70 lol expectation at the date OF such contract
lnicient TO occupy such storage ROOM"
MIR Vest opposed the amendment as one that
Tould entirely neutrali2e the hill II was well
nown; lie snid that one man controlled every
1ot OF storage room In every cattle ship 10
,reat britain. and the amendment would
imply say 70 that man. GO ON aud mako
MIR. Hoar said that In the case mentioned.
mere al the storage capacity OF "a ship was
ontrhcteu Tor, that ship ceased to he q COM
lnh carrier ami became private carrier
MIR. Vest denied that statement, but said IL
hat were decided TO DO the law no harm could
0Sult from the passage q tha hill |