Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-02-20
masen In a Democratic caucus rather than in

make Il In a Democratic caucus rather than In
the open House tl.aughterl
The Chair stated that that could hardly be
rcka ded ~ parliamentary inquiry. flaughtef.l
Aftor many e1orts Mr. nsrter again managed
20 secure the noor and proceeded with his pro
dicion. which was that II the House passed tho
measure, which invited all the degraded silver
81 tho world 20 free coinage IA this country. the
Deuc cratic par would 10 the votes Of the men
who isbored for their living. and that when the
party marched 10 the POLL. IN November, instead
OF marohins 70 an ovt Shslming victory, II would
marrh q criain defeat
Nr. Lind, OF Minnesota, asked whether he UNI
derHicod tho gentleman correctly In defining the
principles u the Democrats party 70 be free
trade and single gold standard.
Before MI. liaftcr could reply he was again
interrupted by number Of Democrats pro
testing against the latitude OF the debate.
Mr.. Lind IL The position Of the Democratic
party Tor free trade aud single gold standardT
POSITION or TBE DEMOCRACY 81
Mr.. Hartcr: Tho position OF the Democratic
party il In favor Of double standard, and in
favor o. keeping every dollar worth 100 cents.
Applause On the Republican side and demands
for the regular order from the Democrais.l The
attitude Of the Democratic party on tho cur
rency question is this. that va believe IN tho use
Of both gold ana silver as money, and are unal-
tcrably opposed 20 any legislation which would
drive either gold or silver out Of general oircu-
lation. Applause From the foundation Of
the earth. a. far a. recorded history goes, there
has never been an hour when two coins varying
IA market value az gold aud silver now do have
been maintained in general circulation side by
side.
Mr.. Lind pressed his question ss 20 the atti-
tudo o. the Democratic party In regard 70 FREQ
trade, and Sir. Flthian and Sir. Holman IA vain
attempted 20 take Mr. inrter from the floor,
when nr demanded II 20 make his reply.
BARTER NOT TO TE HKLD DOWN.
Mr.. Heard, Of Missouri. applied 10 the Chair TO
enforce the rule requiring members % discuss
the matter under consideration. Tho Chair sus-
tanned Mr. Heard In his appeal, and himself Ep-
peaicd 20 tho gentleman from OHIO 20 address
himself % the BIZ for The relief Of Mr.. Duncan.
Nr Hnrtcr said he would DO So THIS man
from Tennessee wanted An appropriation.
fLaughtcr.l That appropriation was raised by
taxing the people, ard the question asked by
the gentleman from Minnesota was highly por-
tincnt under the circumstances. lLaiFhter.l
The Democratic party was In favor OF tho freo-t
possible trade for tho humhlest soul ana the
protection o. the American Gag. lApplause
Mr. CObh, OF Alabama, joined IN the EFFORT TO
cOnnnc the debate 10 the pending bill, but ne
met with no better Success than the others who
had preceded him.
THE OHIOAN on FREE TRADE.
Mr. Harter cOntinu ng. said that the position OF
the Democratic party on tho question Of free
trade Was This: That every American citizen was
entitled 10 the most absolute free trade with
every inhahitaut 81 the globe, limited only by
tho amount II tatin necessary 10 conduct the
government. lie had now answered the ques-
liop Of The gentleman from Minnesota. and no
would nsk him question. Let him state Whe-
Their he endorsed tho Mckinley bin.
Nj Lind: l voted for IT, lLaughter.l
Mr. Hartor: i ask you manly question In q
manly way.
Mr. Lind: IL there = higher way Of endorsing a
measure than by voting for ~
Mr. Harter. DO you endorse the bill?
Mr. Lind: DO, a. a whole. lLaurhtorl
Tho silver debate Was then terminated, and
the committee proceeded 10 q discussion Of the
Duncan bin.
Mr. Holman raised against II the point OF no
quorum. The committee rose, anf the House
adjourned uutl Tuesday.