New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-03-23

only party opposed the bill wanted him TO open iol
the opposition.
speaker Crisp replied that the Views Of the minority
Oh the ill were offered by The gentleman from Massa
chusetts. Mr.. Taylor, nterrupting, said The Char
must recognize that stand the representative Oh
the majority Of that minority.
The speaker-The Chair understands that the gentle
man from Massachusetts represents the whole OF the
minority and that he ought to be entitled to address
the House
To Mr. Boutelle the Chair said he would recognize
the majority for one-half of the time, the political
party represented by the gentleman Nr Boutelle lor
onefourth and the minority represented by Mr. Will
iams for one-fourth.
Mr.. Williams said he Should make no distinctions Of
party lie knew that men may have been foresaiied
in their votes by local action. Many men felt Obliged
10 vote for the free coinage OF silver though they did
not believe in it because Of the Instructions OF the
constituents. The fundamental argument made by the
advocates OF the bill that the United states mad
free coinage OF silver before 1873 and that there could
bc no danger now in restoring the law which had
operated without loss to the country.
The monetary condition Of the world had entirely
changed since 1873 and entirely beyopd our
control. The gentleman from Missouri (Mr Biand)
lad asked whether our monetary system was TO be
regulated by the rest Of the world. The monetary sys-
TEN OF the system OF the world. and
we could not settle It alone. The people who would
classes The wealth that loaned was in great
part the wealth beOn Sing TO tile industrial classes. An
international conference the true solution OF this
question.
Mr. IIarter Of Ohio, followed. In substance he
said have, far personal effort Is concerned
done all In my power to postpone the consideration
Of this silver BILL believing that by another session
public opinion and common would prevail TO
such extent to render its passage impossible and
its prompt defeat inevitable. The Bland bill VIII
contract and debase money. 1t proposes TO make
us virtual purchasers OF all the silver produced In
the world and at 120 cents an ounce while much OF
Il costs not 81 ceyts ounce, and great de;
OF It, after deducng the profits on the lead products
not ) to 30 cents an ounce Great crops here
aid small ones abroad give us Heavens opportunity
tG correct our mistakes Of the past stop silver pur
clnses restore confidence in MS in Europe, and gold
will flow here in stream. We never needd pohcy
OF stability more than now Keep the standard OF our
money tho gold dollar and we shall draw the COM
merce Of our hemlspheres to our shores
Mr. Rayner OF Maryland. spoke against the Dill
Abner Taylor OF Illinois, then took the floor, but
Yielded to Mr. Tracey, OF York, who announced 10
tho House amid loud applause the election OF Roger
O. Mills TO the United states Senate.
Mr. Taylor then offered amendment that all
pensions shall be paid In gold In addressing hlmseli
to the BILL he said that he represented the only party
that was opposed to this measure. He admired me
Democratic party for the facility with which II couu
,ct on both sides OF n question He denied the right
Of the gentleman from Massachusetts, (Mr Wiinamsl
TO speak for the Republican party or for the minority
~ the committee on Coinage, Weights and Measures
He spoke Of Mr.: Williams as Mug"ump. st., ,ros ON,
Mr. Lind, OF Minnesota, suggested that this WIS ouo
Of order. , .,.. 4. -
The speaker pro TEN Mr. Richardson) sustained the
point OF order and Mr.. Taylor acquiesced in the ae
ci>ion. ,.., r>.,o
Mr. Hopkins Of Illinois, said that II the Demonetza
on Act had been mistake, that was no reason why
hi, con gress should TO-DAY remoneize silver -
Mr.. Compton, Of Maryland, offered an anchdhlene @
tb. l.l
duccd by the mines of the United states ,..
Mr. Epes. OF Virginia. a member OF the committee
supported the bill The majority had great respect
for foreign governments. but were not Wiling 10 rem
10 be laid down by foreigners IL was ma,lcnlaucai
certainty that free coinage would restore silver 70
parity with gold and I'm his Judgment me conuen
nation If the United States sufficient 10 dcprecate
any metal thing in this universe.
Mr. Crawford. Of North Carolina. spoke in support
n, c hill and Mr. stevens. OF Massachusetts. against u
Pending a conclusion. of the latters remar3 We
House took recess until 30 ne evening se'so" I"
lie for debate only on the Silver bill.
Tho evening session characterized by large
attendance the galleries and very small auendanee
on the foor Mr.. stevens. OF Massachusetts VINO was
expected conclude his specch was not present. ana
the bill Mr.. WeadOck. OF Michigan and Mr. Bowers,
OF California spoke strongly In support OF the pending
bill Mr. wilma. Of Georgia, also submitted remarks In
support ~ the measure >-,xu
constituency as thoughtful and Intelligent they were
devoted and loyal to their principles, denied tnat us
bill for the free coinage OF silver was Democratic
measure but was in every sense sectional one. IL
After further remarks by Mr. Lewis. of Mississippi
in favor OF the bill and by Mr. Post OF Illinois, against
IT, the House adjourned