The National tribune., 1892-01-14

too busy TO talk politics, as they were pTepar-
ing the ground for their crops Senator Kyle
therefore took along with him in bis buggy a
big. stout negro. aud then went right into the
fields after his votes. lie would introduce
himself to the honest soil.tiller aud engage
him a moment in conversation, when he would
have the negro take hold of the pillow and con-
tinue the field work, while tho would-be Con-
gresham and the farmer would hunt for the
shade OF tree take a smoke aud talk over the
political situation. He made splendid can
vass.
Chairman Springer's assertions about the
impossibiliiy Of any free coinage bill passing
at this session naturally produced furry
among the advocates Of that measure, and
they are not slow in expressing their opinions
on the subject.
Gen. T. c. Catchings, of Mississippi, says
that if Mr.. Springer meant that such bill
had no chance Of becoming law, he WAS all
right; but il he meant that it would not pass
the House. he was badly informed.
Blanchard, of Louisiana, says that Springer
only represents his own vote on the matter.
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Culberson, Of Texas, says that such policy
wond be betrayal Of the interests Of the
country TO the New York money lenders, and
intended to make the Democratic platform fit
some Eastern mans candidacy for the Presi-
dency.
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Tarsney, Of Missouri, is strongly opposed to
the plan. Free coinage is living issue, and
will not down at the behest Of any party eau
Gus or leader The best way to settle the silver
question is to settle il.
Senator Chiffon, OF Texas, thinks the policy
of suppression is dangerous temporizing. and
the only manly way is to pass an unlimited
free coinage bill.
Kilgore, of Texas, wants free coinage bill
passed this session.
Chairman Springer explains that he is really
bi-metallst, aud would make free silver
great National and international question.
But his experience in legislation is that the
complished. II is true in this instance. The
House is overwhelmingly Democratic, but the
Senate and President are Republican. 1t would
be next to impossible for both House and
Senate to agree upon a free coinage bill, and if
they did il would encounter the Presidential
veto. This is what he meant by his New York
speech. 1t was a mere statement Of fact He
favors the passage by this Congress Of an act
authorizing the assembly Of an International
Monetary Congress TO meet during the Worlds
Fair aud settle the relations of gold and silver
TO each other. and fix upon the size and value
Of coins 20 be used in international commerce.
Then the Congress which will be elected this
year can take up the work Of the international
Congress and ratify it.
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Senator Carlisle Of Kentucky, fayors this
proposition. aud thinks il will be adopted by
Congress. He thinks it is the only practicable
solution Of the silver question.
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Senator Palmer, of Illinois. also fayors this
proposition. and thinks il will be approved by
Congress. He sees no other way of determin-
ing the parity Of gold and silver. free coin
age platform for the Democratic party is simply
impossible
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There is quite a determination among Con-
gressmen TO reduce the Zee system for Marshals
and other National officials 10 salaries. The
Southern members complain that the fee sys-
tenn causes hardships to theIrpeople b Deputy
MarshRls, clerks, etc. striving to increase their
gains by proceedings which are vexatious in
their operation.
Representative O'Neil, OF Missouri, is after
the profits Of POstmasters. At present