The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-07-14
The Democratic Platform Upheld by The
House Of Representatives.
TO CLOSE THE WORLDS FAIR ON SUNDAY
The Amendment Prohibiting tho Sale of
LIQUORS Also Passed by the Senate.
Washington News.


tage for them in the pending canvass, but
they have been foiled through the superior
skill Of Democrats, nor is the victory which re-
legates silver % the rear for the pending fight
due 70 tho efforts of anti-silver Democrats
alone. Members Of the party who believe in
the principle Of free coinage, and who REPRE-
sent constituencies in accord with them,
Joined 10 the movement 10 prevent the CON-
mission Of blunder which could only have
benefited the Republicans The free silver
Democrats who voted TO defeat the Stewart
bill. or, more properly, TO leave II on the
calendar until next session. did so upon the
conviction of duty 10 the national Democratic
ticket and platform. For instance, Repre-
sentative Compton the only prO-silyer mem
Der Of the Maryland delegation in the House,
voted 10 shelve the Stewart bill.
What else could dof' said Mr.. Compton
90 TIE TINES representative. Il was a dele
gate -atlarEe TO the Chicago Convention and
voted for the adoption OF the platform 1t
made ] could not now fly in the very face
of that platform and virtually declare that
was not sincere IN voting for 1t. Why add
ed MI Compton. 1t was 80 plain that every
man ought 20 have seen that the passage OF
that bill would have been a GOdsend to Har-
r.sOn. He would have vetoed il and have
thus strengthened himself where he most
needs strengthen New York"
Other prO-silver Democrats like Clarke
(Aa). Patterson Tenn and Forman (lll.)
took an active part against consideration OF
the BILL They. like Compton, deemed IT
very inopportune time for Democrats 20 make
silver an issue. They maintain that the
2 0rce bill and the tariff should be kept at the
front as the issues Of this campaign.
HOW THE VIRGINIA MEMBERS VOTED.
The Virginia members all voted save Mr..
Meredith. who was absent and paired, and
they were as a unit in favor Of considering
the bill. But they did not want 20 have the
bin passed as il came from the Senate. They
agreed IN the opinion that the Stewart bill
was piece Of legislative bungling
and that it must be corrected by
amendments before receiving the sanction OF
the House. Mr.. Bland hGd an amendment
ready 10 efier IN the event the rule offered by
Catchings should be adopted, which would
haveremedied the glaring defects Of the Stew
art bin. That amendment had been pre-
pared with the greatest care by the ablest
lawyers among the Democrats. out the senti-
ment against consideration WAS too strong
10 be overcome The North Carolina members
including Cheatham. voted for consideration
but the Democrats like those IF Virginia,
wanted the Stewart bill amended so AS 10
make 1t clearly distinct on every point. OF
the l54 votes which defeated the rule eighty
seven were cast by Democrats siXty-seven by
Eopublcans. of the 1876 votes for the rule,
and therefore in favor Of free silver, l29 were
cast by Democrats and seven by Repubh-
cans.
Now that the question is finally settled and
out Of the way 30 far as the national contest
is concerned Democrats must agree that the
wsest course was pursued. The Senate had
sent 10 the House "a bill carelessly drawn and
hastily passed, one which even Its original
promoters admitted was seriously de-
fective. Had the Democrats opened
the way TO amendment and debate
wit
was inevitable. Several months ago prior TO
the naming Of national tickets and platforms
the silver question was forced upon the
House and conservative, cautious Democrats
planned TO stop that debate because IL threat
ened TO carry dissenslOn and factiOnallsm into
the party in every State of the Union. That
plan succeeded and when the silver question
was retired N the House Democrats of that
body experienced q great feeling of relief. 1t
was conceded by nlne-tenths of the Demo
Gratis that grave danger had been avoided.
Ii was the sense Of House Democrats that the
silver question should be allowed 20 rest until
after the presidential election.
WHY THE BILL WAS sHELyED.
Scarcely had the two National Conventions
COMPLETED their labOrs when the Republican
Senate passed an alleged FREQ Coinage bill.
The first impression OF the Democrats wes
that the House would be compelled 70 do
likewise but a careful anRlysis Os the bill
and study of the situation wrought a change.
As the thoughtful Democrats conferred to-
gether and sought advice from leaders not
members of the House. It became apparent
that it would never do to pass the luggle
called the Stewart bill. Ii must
Do amended. But how? Considera-
ton and amendment meant pro-
tracted and heated debate-the array OF DEM
ocrats against Democrats. 10 meant the de-
nuncation Of Democrats by party associates
just at a time when every lover ot his party
and every real patriot Is beseechlng for har
mOny and unity. The passage of the bill by
the House. as il came from the Senate, even
the most extreme prO-sllyer Democrats con
cede would have been a sreat mistake. one that
might have cost the Democrats the presi-
deacy. 10 have attempted 10 amend 1t IN
volved danger. while TO refuse present con-
sideratiOn meant prompt restoration of good
feeling within the party. Had an amended
lill been returned 10 the Senate that body
" uid probably have passed Is, thus afford
ing Harrison an opportunity 10 veto II. and
by that veto appeal 10 great commercial
csnters for support As It now stands the bill
Is out Of the way. IL is upon the House cal
eldar and in control Of the Democratic ma
JOIty of the present House. TX political
g ents or financial experience between now
and December should demonstrate the neces-
h.tY of silver legislation the Democrats ct the
House will have the power 10 enact 1t next
winter. Meantime men who voted 10 con-
slder the bin are satisfied. and all the Demo
Gratis are saying Lets move forward now IN
soma iront 20 elect our presidential ticket and
carr along with it both the House and Tie
Senate"
PATENTS AND POSTAL CHANGES.
Postal changes have been ordered as
follows
virginia New postofices established Han
oy' Franklin county. with Solomon q. King |
postmaster; Negro Arm. Powhatan county. !
guhA A. WOrsham postmaster. The name OF |
the postoitce at Rosedale. Russell county, has |
been changed 10 Stnson.
North Carolina -PostO1ices established |
AIoans, Union county Marshal s. Mullis. |
postmaster; Pearsall, Duplin county. David |
VI. feafsall postmaster. The namo of the !
post 3nce Tito Haywood county has been |
changed 10 Dellwood. The postoffice at |
Coheld, Cherokee county has been discon-
unued Mail goes 10 Jarretts
tourtb-class pOstmasters have beep An
pointed AZ follows. Virginia -Mollie h.
Crouch, King and Queen county vice n. p
Prince resigned. North Carolina "
Dearinin. Big Greeks Stokes county. vice J.
j.. Hart removed.
Among the patents issued for tho past week
were the following:
Nireinia-John III. Bailey. Bristol, fuel gas
apparatus; William J. 10th, Waynesboro
detachable heating drum for stoves. Harriet
s. Loury. assigDor Of ope-haf 10 II. NJ. VIII
son. lamp heater; Hosea i. Maxim and j. NJ.