New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1892-07-14

cratic party"-a sentiment wnlch ehcl~d Deno-
cratic applause. Messrs. Forman. OF Illinois, ana
Patterson. of Tennessee spoke in the same strain
and were also rewarded by applause from ahV-
silver Democrats. When Mr.. Reed, later In the
debate referring 70 tie speeches OF Messrs ClafKe
Forman and Patterson. referred 10 "the uemolihs
voices Of the sinners returning bome;" IT was tic
turn o. the frec-coina9e Democrats TO indulge III
applause OF a derisive sort.
oBLD STAND on FREE COINAGE.
Two Democrats who spoke-Messrs Culberson
md Rland-boldly declared that the Free Coinage
bin Is in complete harmony with the silver piahR
OF the Democratic National platform, and the views
Of the delegates who framed and adopted IL" Mt
CulbersoDs argument in this behalf was especially
,ngen,ous and cogent, and was rewarded with en-
thusiastio applause on the Democra'c sue
deserves wider circulation among the voters OF
the North than it will be likely TO receive through
the Democratic newspapers or campaign commit
tees. ,,.,
Another speech on the Democratic side when
excited a great deal Of applause especially on the
Republican side was that delivered by MI ficfcc'
of Tennessee who Is q member OF the coinage
Committee and one Of the most earnest ana jealous
free-coinage men in the House The contrast
which he drew between the Democrats III the ias'
House. when all except seventeen Oh them Vo'eu
for free coinage and the Democrats IN thls IiouSc
was exceedingly effective. Mr.. Pierce ridicuieu
the position of Democrats who would vote against
free coinage because it could not become Jaw
and who had been shooting popgun tariff Dhs
through the House which they we'll knew couia
never become laws"
Mr.. Reed has delivered many effective ana sarcas-
tic speeches in the House, but never one tia' "dS
stronger or more sarcastic than that oil To-Day
the delivery of which occupied only nine minutes
MIR. GLANDS AMENDMENT.
Mr. Catchincs Welded fifteen minutes OF his time
% Mr. Rland. lie began by sending 10 the
Clerks desk and having read an amendment "hicu
he intended to offer to the Silver Dill ~ RENE
died the defect in the Senate measure feia'i'e "
tho REDEMPTION of the Treasury notes issued uhuer
the Act of 500.
Mr. Rland said that there were certain men
who claimed 10 be somewhat dellcate oh .iic
question of closure rule; yet Tor the iast hiV
wears there had been closure rule IN the iiouse'
and il had not been protested againso' I'VE pie'r
GUS question. The talk about opp9sluon u cio'u,e
was not so much opposition 70 closure as u 'ii'
measure TO which it was proposed 10 apply 1"
Mr. Bartine, of Nevada, said that ne wouiu 'o'c
against the previous question Tor the same iea'o
that impelled the gentleman FROM Missouri 10
do en- because he believed that the rule was
us.,css in its present shape. He regarded the
silver question as greater than any question OF
ro,tv lie would vote in favor Of closure
Mr. Forman, of illinois, declared against closure
He did not believe that any great gooo coulu
come from the passage of the bill.
Mr. Patterson, of Tennessee. said that nc "oui"
vote TO sustain tho previous question, ana tuo"
would vote against the resolution
Nh. REEDS SPEECH.
Mr. Reed spoke as follows
Mr. Speaker desire say few words TO The hOu'.
do sincerely congratulate tie Democratic parry up ~
sttItndo of repentance All the time that the gentlemen vi
the other side proclaimng how sorry they "e'c o
the views which they have recently enterAlneu t'"ei
INV mind was occupied with picture OF the Denoo"'.
,arty os minority Of this House in the last Cone'ess'
remember how fierce they this subject rmem'
Der the BY the distinguished gentleman "'o
las since become presiding I'd Ger OF TINS Hous '"'
the one thing which the Democratic lafy yearheu or ~
free silver and that declaration followed IN the fecOu
10 ..,nnanse m the Democratic side" Laughter.l
romembcr the distinguished gentleman VINO, on "
count Of his many virtues was at this session maui
man Of te Committee on Ways snc Means and the 'eacer
Of this House. announced that he, TOO, rcpfesehV"s ue
IeuootIc Marty was favor OF the free coinage OF Sill
YER Aud we had then. swiftly following Appaoso on
the Democratic side" remember how leader acr !eaoef
took the floor ard announced how earnest ara vigorous Nv
was for TIE free coinage OF silver. And for moment
actually seemed as II Democratic party hau stsucN
lsvel whieh might possibly &c called level OF pfnc'pe
nut the gentleman Tennessee Chr Patterson has
cleared I'D all that lie has explained 70 US 'he
real principle which underes the existence OF the Demo
cratic party-oniy he has somewhat enoei'sheo tia'
principle in order TO make a quotation ne says "'e
great prncip!e which undercs the Democratic party Is
pubilc Office and adds that IL Is 'puohc uus'
and tina, relieves 1t from the naksdness oil true pf"p
and II becomes a quotation as well (I>augatef)
Yes Mr. Speaker. well remember when sat IN your
Mace that the whole Democratic party-New.forh anu
,oyfno haY
stood up here and voted TO override decision Of nine
the soundness which no man here dares I" dispute
And until got majority OF our own party pree"
against free coinage did these gentlemen VINO arc no" 30
siroro,s in their advocacy Of "bOnest currency step
forward WHOM there necessity for their bearing the
brunt and the burden.
Mr.. Speaker. Whenever you come 10 actual ousihes'
The Republican party takes the front position. as IL does
TO-DAY (Applausc on Republican sidc) II docs not
shrx the responsibility but leads the hosts OF opposition
at all times and under all circumstances, 20 plans ana
methods Of legislation which would nlure the currency
OF the country, and throw cloud over its business
prosnerlty Now am not complaining OF the Demo-
cratic party that they have not had the courage OK the
had nrinciples am only pointing out 10 them heeI
and wish that my voice was LOUD enough 10 pom.
out to the country that they are ready TO profess every
prncpls which founded upon the want OF knowledge
OR assumed want knowledge the part OF the people
"a the Untcl States catering 70 their lack OF knowedge
in order that they themselves win once by securing
votes But am glad OF that redeeming principe Vi
human nature which makes some Oh .nen W"em ,,,,
s,,,d face 10 face with the Injury 70 their country
,ecalcitrote Nor do mind the hating language WIN
which they do 1.-THE trembling voices Of the sinners re-
turning home. daughter and applsuse)
MEN WHO FAVOR FREE COINAGE
There are different. classes Of men who ore In avof
.. .,,,ar coinage There are the broad frontiers
NJ Iii. county who deeply Interested ana whose IN
teest believe their honest judgment upon i'
question. Controlled by their supposed Interest ey are
hind 70 the injury which they might inlet upon me couh
ere and the injury which they might themselves
well With such have reasonable degree OF sym
rathy for they the pioneers OF civilization broaden
ing he paths Of empire In this great country ana every
hing that could them consistently with the safety
And welfare OF the country large would gladly hasten
to do And yet they have no right to ask OF me. ana
Of those who believe do. TO give them temporary
eneht at the fisk OF the destruction OF the business 10