The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-04-18
ANGRY DEBATE.
Delegates Resign From the Com
merGial Congress.
Charles That the Convention Vas Packed
In the Interest Of Democrats.
Acrimonious Discussion Over the DiSagreeing
Reports From the Committee on ReSO-
lutlOlS- Adjournment
Special to THE MORNING Gait.

mercial Congress to-day the unfinished pro-
gramme of yesterday was taken up, the sub
ject being: Transportation aud Improve
ments Of Waterways, Lakes, Cults and
Pacific Ports"
S. A Thompson, Secretary of the Com
mercial Club of Duluth. MIMI, advocated
the improvements of the waterways as afford
ing the cheapest nsportation.
Colonel Catchings of Mississippi argued
that an increase i'll water traffic, however
great. would not decrease the railroad bust
ness, but would rather increase it.
]. NJ. Murphy Of Iowa spoke on the Hen
nepin Canal.
The majority report of the Committee on
Resolutions favored the adoption by Con-
gress of law authorizing the. free aud un-
limited coinage of silver and the issuance of
a sufficient amount Of legal tender notes re-
deemable with both gold and silver; to re-
store the equilibrium between money ana
all other products; favors tariff for
revenue only, and urges that Congress
enact laws to place the tariff upon q purely
revenue basis at as early date as prac-
ticable; declares the interstate COM
trolled by the General Governments
favors the improvement of the Mississippi
River; the construction of the Hennepin
Canal and other waterways by the Government;
the equalization of taxation; . national bank
rupt law, the suppression OF trusts and COM
bnes; an amendment 10 the immigration laws;
the restoration Of railway land grants 10 the pub
lie domain, and the opening Of surplus land TO
settlement; The reclamation OF arid lands; the
of aNNE IN in IN
and cOmmends the Secretary of Agriculture
for his efforts toward removing the restrictions
on the foreign meat trade.
THE MINORITY REPORT.
The minority report faYors the free and unim
tied coinage OF Amer lean gold and silver on the
ratio established by the International Monetary
Convention. which shall make silver and gold OF
equal purchasing power. and iayors a tarif for
revenue with incidental protection.
The resolutions Of both reports were received
with ap plause, as was also that relative 10 the
immigration law. A resolution which nailed
with delight the burial of all animosilies between
the North aud South received tremendous ap.
plause, and upon motion of Major Warer OF Mis-
souri, was given three hearty cheers.
Colonel A. e. Fisk of Denver delivered an ad-
dress upon irrigation. 1t was estimated, lie
said, that there are 100000 square miles OF
arid land, In The Western country that could be
made productive by irrigation. AT the minimum
price Of public lands, 81 20 per acre, this land
had value Of $500, 100000 AT $50 rer acre,
a moderate estimate of value when irrigated, ii
will be worth S19,200.00O 900. II these lands
were properly provided with water one could
scarcely contemplate what an empire of ropula-
ton and wealth il would contain. 1t was said
that the people OF the regions that desired ini-
CATION should provide II themselves. Without
Rgticuture Tie lands would never be settled and
there would be no people TO provide irrigation.
The Government should start the work.
THE OLD WORLDS DUMPING-GROUND.
Mr. Wickllffe of New Orleans spoke upon i'm.
migration and the settlement OF vacant LANDS,
from the text, America for Americans" He
had been Told, he said, that this land Is broad
enough for ali. but he submitted that the Old
World has made 1t dumping ground for their
paupers and criminal classes aud he leved he
spoke for the whole American people when be
said the time has come that II must stop. There
Is enough Dom for all who want 10 come here TO
be one OF U.s. but not a foot OF ground for one OF
those paupers and criminals Of The Old World.
e" may feel deeply upon lie subject" added
Nickiife, but have lately come from most
terrible obiect-lessOn which clearly Indicates the
need of a change In our immigration laws" He
argued for vigorous action by the National Con
gTesS.
In the discussion on the reports E. A. Smaley
smoke for the minority silver resolution, Geusgal
Warner OF Ohio replying. The silver clause OF
the minority report then voted down. The
minority tarltf resolutions were then taken up,
aud Smaley presented The minOriy'S case. He
said there had been too much politics in the
committee. When he accepted the chairman
ship he did NOT EXPECT The Democrats would
crowd their party platform down his throat. HI
claimed by Inference that the convention had
been packed In the interest of the Democratic
party. and that tile congress was really being
held for the purpose OF welding together tue
Democrats and the Farmers Alliance.
Speaker Nibocke OF the Indiana Legislature
denied there had been partisan discussion in
the committee. aud Congressman elect Bryan OF
Nebraska wanted the congress TO have the
courage OF It's convictions. The debate was par.
Iicipated IN by many others, and became very
acrimonious.
Finally General Warner OF Ohio SUBMIT ed the
F-1I. Co..
OF both reports: &c We favor neither free trade
nor the exclusion OF trade but favor a tariff for
revenue limited 10 the actual needs of the Gov
eminent, economically administered, bnt
levied as 10 cover the differences IN industrial
conditions between this and other countries, but
not to create and foster mOnOpOlles.'
After long debate President Francis ruled
the resolution out OF order. Gridley of Mime
sofa then offered substitute for the minority
The debate on the minority report, as a whole,
was begun and tile discussion again as
sumed violent form. A minority mem
gross with being nothing but Democratic
convention. The charges caused great tumult
ard finally the representatives of the Business
Union OF ST. Paul withdrew from the convention.
The minority report was then voted down and
the consideration OF the majority report was
proceeded with ana the ebate again became In
tensely partisan and heated. Finally vote was
taken by call OF States on the adoption OF the
majority report and it was adopted by &C to 3d.
all of the State delegations being divided upon
the question. The resolutions as whole were
then adopted.
Smalley of Minnesota said that as the congress
had degenerated into Democratic DOW WOW, lie
desired. as a nOn-partisan delegate, TO resign as
Chair man OF the Committee on Resolutions.
Then great disturbance arose, the air being
rent with Kisses and groans, mingled with cheers
and applause. Smaliey's opponents attempted to
howl him down, but he stood his ground until he
had finished his say.
A resolution by Bryan OF Nebraska was
adopted urging Congress to pass a law making
all legal money legal lender. notwithstanding any
contracts which may call for the discharge OF AN
obligation by the payment of gold. Other o.
lutlons were adopted lndorsing the Worlds Far,
indorSing the T0rley bankruptcy bill and making
the Congress permanent organization to meet
bienuially.
The congress then. at 9:15 O'clock, adjourned
10 meet al lie call OF lie EyecntiYn llnmmiIIea