Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-01-11

ment OF the century. But II none sucn
agreements could be secured,
the education upon the subject
which will result from the publica-
tion OF the proceedings Of the con-
gress would enable our own congress
when il assemblies in Dec, 1893, to reach
a conclusion upon the subject OF silver
coinage that would at least promote the
interests OF our own people.
"The convention would undoubtedly
be composed of the ablest fnanciers and
statesmen Of the world, and its discus
sion would bring to bear upon the SUBJ
jects before the Congress the experience
and light of the world.
SIT Is OF the utmost importance that
when the silver question is settled, ii
be settled rightly. And all will con-
cede that If it be possible to obtain an
international agreement, settlement
based on such an agreement would be
the most lasting and have every element
of doubt as TO its success eliminated.
Senator Carlisle was seen by an AS
sociated Press representative tonight
and asked his views of an international
congress for the solution OF the silver
question"
II think" replied the Senator, "that
1t is the only practical thing that can be
done at this time. OF course the agita-
tion of the question can go on in and
out of Congress for an indefinite length
OF time without really accomplishing
any practical results, but If monetary
conference can agree upon some plan
which would receive the approval OF the
countries interested, the whole question
may be satisfactorily settled"
~ am in favor and have been for
long time of conference between the
principal commercial countries OF the
world, with view Of establishing a
common ratio and restoring the use Of
silver as one of the money metals.
81 believe in the use of both gold and
silver, and If the conditions were re-
versed and gold were at discount, as
compared with silver, | would be In
favor Of such measures as would restore
them to parity"
What do you think of the prospects
Of the passage Of the measure pro-
posed?"
81 think that the measure, II properly
framed, will pass both houses of Con-
gress, although in my opinion what are
known as the ultra free coinage men
would oppose it. do not think it is
good policy Cor the Democratic party to
adopt free coinage platform for the
very obvious reason that there is di-
vision in the party itself upon that ques-
tion. do not consider that the silver
question has as yet received adequate
consideration from the people OF the
country"
Senator Palmer, Of Illinois, readily
acknowledged that he favored the pro-
posed bill for an international congress.
81 think" said Seator Chiffon, OF
Texas, "that such proposition Is mere
ly temporizing with the question and
that it would do no good. The only
manly and effective method Of dealing
with with the silver question is TO pass an
unlimited coinage act, and put 1t to the
test OF experience, That l think would
demonstrate that the fears which have
been so wildly expressed by It's oppo-
uents are imaginary"
II am opposed to that proposition, )"
said Representative Culberson, OF Tex
as, "and believe it is betrayal Of the
interest Of the people of this country to
the money power OF New York and New
England. The object of it is to make
platform to fit some Eastern man who
aspireS to the Presidency.
Congressman TarsneY, OF Missouri, is
likewise opposed TO the plan. IL
think" said he, lit was John Sherman
who a great many years ago said: The
best way to resume is to resume l
think the best way to settle the silver
question is to settle it. L think
the best thing to do is to pass a
free coinage bill and send it to
the President; then il the President
vetoes it, let him take the responsi-
bility. In my present opinion should
oppose the international congress.
II am not in favor" said 2epresen-
tative Kilgore, of Texas, "of any propo-
sition to defer action until 1898, which
would be the effect If such bill be-
came law"