Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-07-14

Tennessee would be found under the
silver flag which De now repudiated.
ca,bsrssa spsaka
MIR. Culbefson tdemocratl of Texas
came 10 the relief OF the silver adso-
Gates Ia the most effective sp.eeh OF the
day. lie inquired why we're the gal
lerses crowded with people, and what
meant the large attendance IN the
press gallery. fbs was not tariff de-
bate; IL MAS the great battle OF the
common people sgssnss monopoiies.
Ins matter must be discussed At length
and might be covered up, but II would
come TO the front. IL MAS . battle be-
tween the common people and the
money power of this country. lie
would hurl back TO the gentle
man from Name the charge
that the democratic party was
in favor of debasipg the currency
OF this country. The charge WAS un-
founded. From the organization OF the
democratic party until the present day
Il has been the defender of sound
money in the country. The republi-
can party through domestic and for
eign bond holders, destroyed silver in
1873 and 1874 and robbed the people OF
the country OF millions in money.
Cheers.
Democratic Struggling.
From 1878 to 1878 the representatives
OF the people-the democratic party
struggled AS men never struggled be-
fore to break this accursed financial
despotism which had been placed upon
the people. In 1879 this object was
accomplished. A free coinage bill
was passed in the house which WAS non-
concurred In by the senate, u compro-
mise was forced on the house and OH
that compromise we have accumulated
since then 400 ,000. 900 of silver dollars;
but the democratic party OF the coun-
try would be struggling along with a
hundred millions OF silver money,
whereas we have at this time 600. .000. 900
Of money. The money of the
people is boarded in the vaults
of the banks and 10 doing the
country no good.
Committed to Bi- m Metaiism.
Referring to the silver plank in the
democratic platform, Mr.. Cnlberson
said 1t was an unq uRlified declaration
of bl-metalism. 1t COMMITTED the
democratic party absolutely to that
aud for that he thanked the represent.
atives of the people who were there.
1t was one step in the march Of pro.
gress. The speech Of Mr.. Culberson
was the feature of the discussion, and
he was frequently interrupted by ap-
plause.
The debate was closed by Mr.. Bland +,
| hD mt Tor a N
upon the silver question, quoting sta
that metal.
Mr.. Cstchings then demanded the
previous question on the passage of the
resolution.
The house was now all excited, the
anti-silver men were eagerly engaged
In conversation, although il was very
even before the vote, Mr.. Reeds an
nouncement of the republican position
on the question insuring its defeat.
Mr.. Tracy demanded the yeas and
nays, which were ordered, and the vote
resulted: Yeas. 1913; nays. .l29.
II Is Defeated.
Mr.. Catchings moved the passage OF
the resolution and . viva voce ~yote
and the speaker decided the noes had
it. The yeas and nays were called for
by Mr.. Tracy on thn test vote. The
mouse was in comparative quiet, the
members leaving their seats after vot-
ing, and before the roll had pro.
ceeded very far 1t was known that the
resolution was defeated. yeas 146, nays
l54. Upon the announcement of the
vote, Mr.. Mckeigsu tdemocrat) OF
Nebraska. member OF the coinage
con- mittee and q pronounced free silver
| advocate. claimed recognition from the
| chair. He stood in the main aisle and
plainly showed his chagrin.
Speaker Crisp-For what purpose
does the gentleman rise?
Mr.. Mcklegan--To make motion.
The speaker-The gentleman will
| state it.
Mr.. McKeigan--'T move TO adjourn
| If Wall street"-before he concluded
| the sentence his voice was drowned
with cries of "rats." aud other un-
secmly invictives. The speaker raped
him to order with his gavel. This
| ended the attempt TO pass the silver
| bill which promised to more of a con
| test, and the house proceeded with the
consideration of conference, repor
| on a private claim bill. Upwards ol
fifty private pension bills were passed
and then the house adjourned until to
morrow.