Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-09-06

of silver at such ratio to gold as Will
maintain the equality in their commerclai
uses of the two coined dollars, would con-
duce TO the prosperity Of all the producing
and commercial nations of the world.
The one essential condition Is that these
dollars shall have and retain an equal &C.
ceptability and value IN all commerclai
transactions. They are not only medium
of exchange, but measure OF value, anu,
when unequal measures are called IN law
by the same name, commerce is unsettieu
and confused, and the unwary and lgnoraniI
are cheated, Dollars of unequalvalue Wll
not circulate together. The better doiiar
is withdrawn and becomes merchandise.
THE true interest of all our people, and
especially of the farmers and working peo-
ple. who cannot closely observe the money
market, is that every dollar, paper or coin,
issued or authorized by the Government
shall at all times and in all its uses, be the
exact equivalent, not only in debt paying,
but in purchasing power, OF any other DOL
lar
T am quite sure that If we should now
act upon this subject independently OF otn-
err nations. we would greatly promote their
interests and injure our own. the none
tary conditions in Europe within the Iast
two years have, think, tended very mucn
TO develop sentiment in favor OF larger
use of silver, and l was much pleased anu
encouraged by the cordiallty, promptness
and unanimity with which the invitation
of this Government for an
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
upon this subject was accepted by all the
powers.
We may not only hope for, but expect
highly beneficial results from TINS confer
ence, which win now soon assemble.
When the result of the conference is
known we shall then be able intelhgently
to readjust our financial legislation 10 any
denomination.
In NV last annual message 10 Congress,
7 said: 81 must yet entertain the hope that
il is possible TO secure a calm patriotic
consideration OF such constitutional or
statuarv changes as may be necessary 10
secure the choice Of officers OF the Govern
ment to the people by fair apporuonments
and free elections.
~ believe it would be possible to consti-
tute q commission, non-paruSan IN us
membership, and composed OF patrlotlc,
wise and impartial men, to whom con-
sheraton of the question OF the evils con-
nected with our election System and meth
DDS might be committed with good pros
pect of securing unanimity IN some plan
removing
''The constitution would permit the selec-
ton of the commission 10 be vested in u
Supreme Court if that method would
give the best guaranty OF impartallty.
This commission should be charged with
the duty of iuQuiring into the whole sub
iect of the law OF elections as related
10 the choice OF the oflcers OF
the national government, with q view
TO securing TO every eiector 1ree ana |
uDmolested exercise of the the sunera @ |
aud as near an approach to
AN EQUALITY OF VALUE
in each ballot cast as is attalnable. IRE |
demand that the limitation OF suiteri &c |
shall be found in the law and OaIy there, |
is Just demand aud no just man should |
resist it"
1t seemel to me that an appeal to our |
o Ople 10 consider the question OF read
iustiug our legislation upon absolutely tair /
lines might lind some eitec-
tive response. Many times / have had oc-
casion 10 say that laws and election meth
DDS. designed 20 give unfair advantages TO
the party making them, would some tlme
be used TO perpetuate in power faction or
q party against the will OF the majority Of
tue people.
OF this we seem to have an Illustration
in the recent State election IN Alabama.
There was no Republican in the Held. me
contest was between white Democrats. The
Knolb parry say they were refused repre-
sentation guaranteed by law upon the ele
ton board and that, when the courts
mandamus attempted to right this wron
an appeal that could not be heard I'M
after the election, made the writs in ,
Ballot boxes were thrown out for allege |
irregularities or destroyed; and it is asset
ed on behalf Of oue-uaIf, at least, Of the |
white voters of Alabama that the officers F.,
TO whom certificates have been given we've
not honestly elected. There is no surety
for the personal or political rights. The
mower of the States over the question or
electors is ample to protect them
AGAINST THE DANGERS
of On irnnrant or danraYed SUFFRAGE. and