, 1890-05-22
THE SILVER DEBATE.
Mr.. Stewart in Support of
demonstration.
GOOD TIMES WOULD FOLLOW
Mr.. Farwell Quibbles Over the
Interpretation Of a Republi-
can Platform Plank.

WAsHiSoros, May 2i,-The resigna-
tion Of Sergoant-at- Arms Canaday was
received to-day and laid on the table.
The silver bill was taken up and Sena.
tor Stewart proceeded to address the
senate.
lie argued that the dcmonetis cation OF
silver had depressed the prices OF COM
inododies from 20 TO 10 per cent, and
that the remonetizat ton iwould produce
good times again. The object OF the sill
yer men was to furnish more money to
stop contraction, and to relieve the
debtor and producer and preserve 10
them their rights ofproporty and liberty.
The republican party has incorporated
In Its national platform declaration in
favor of both gold and silver, and con
dcmning the policy of the democratic
administration in its efforts to
demonetize silver The hill recon-
monded by the secretary Of the treas
urv aud supported 10y Senators sher-
man and Dolph was y cunning device TO
stop the present coinage OF two millions
a month in silver under tho Bland bill.
In conclusion, he said that there was no
middle ground in the contest between
uouTN uDN luSNlNf. bt
of silver was crime against civiliza-
tlon, and nothing but the full restora-
ton OF that metal to the place which 1t
occupied before the crime was COM
mitted could redress the wrong or re-
deem the pledge of the republican party.
Mr.. Eustis asked Mr.. Stewart whether
his Interpretation of the silver plank OF
the republican platform, that II meant
the free coinage of silver, was tho recos'
nized Interpretation of the party.
Mr.. Stewart replied that 1t could have
no other interprcta tation, and added that
he himself had drawn that plank.
Mr.. Farwell--l was member OF the
committee on resolutions Of the last re
publican convention, and desire to ex.
press my dissent to the opinion given BY
the senator from Nevada. No such in.
depreciation was considered by that
committee.
MIR. stewart-What does II mean?
Mr. Farwoll-That the party was in
favor Of silver money at the market
price of silver. drew up the resolu-
tion, as the senator well knows, and II
was perfectly honest and fair. IL means
that tho government should buy silver
and coin it at the rate at which II should
cost the government.
Mr.. stewart-rhat is a mere quibble.
"Ts ispnt VI iuWhs gave lONlCe VI htl
amendment providing that treasury
notes 10 be issued for silver shall bo legal
tender for all private debts within tho
United states.
Mr.. Farwell also gave notice Of an
amendment providing that the certifi-
Gates be receivable for custom taxes and
public debts. and be legal tender ior all
public and private debts.
The silver bill was then laid aside and
the bill with relation to liquor imported
into prohihitory states was taken up.
Mr. Evarts argued In support OF II,
and in answer to the constitutional oh
jeotions urged against IT, asserted that
state police regulations were out
side of the jurisdiction of the general
government The police regulations OF
the states could not be bombarded from
outside, under the cover Of the exclusive
power OF congress over commerce.
Mr.. Hiscock opposed the bill.
The bill was then laid aside without
action and, after an executive session,
the senate adjourned.
\ CONFIRMATION.
The senate TODAY confirmed the nom.
ination Of John T.. Jackson, assistant
treasurer OF the United states at san
Francisco.