The advocate and Topeka tribune., 1892-07-27

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that body.
DECLARATION OF TIE DRLRGATE FROM
CANADA.
lam instructed by the government OF HeI
Britannia Majesty to state, on behalf Of the gov,
ernment OF Canada, that, while It will give the
most respectful consideration to the conclusions
Of the conference, the government Of Canada de-
Slres to reserve perfect freedom OF actions In re-
spect to such conclusions.
I am further instructed to state that, while
authorized to vote on the questions submitted
to the conference, such action must not be con.
Sldered as preiudlcing the future action Of
Canada.
DECLARATION OF THE DEIEGATE FROM
DENMARK.
AS the Danish government has no intention OF
abandoning the single gold standard introduced
into the country few years.agO, have received
instructions on the part Of my government to aD-
stain from all discussion Of the manner (QuO
mOdO) by which the bl-metalllc system could be
regulated.
DECLARATION OF THE DELEGATE FROM PoR-
TUGAL.
The Portuguese government, In accepting the
cordial invitation OF France and Of the United
States Of America to be represented at this con-
ference, desired while fulfilling duty Of inter
national courtesy, to give these two governments
proof In all respects deserved, Of consideration
and Difference, but it frankly stated to them that
the Portuguese monetary system now in force
would not allow of It's entrance into the bl-metal-
lie union now contemplated.
To this declaration, which am instructed to
make to the conference, must add that the
Portuguese government intends to reserve to
itself, most especially, the ultimate determine
tiOn and the fullest liberty of action concerning
the conclusions which the monetary conference
may adopt
DECLARATION OF THE DELEGATE FROM RUS.
STA.
The Russian government reserves TO Itself en-
tlrely It's right to opinion upon this whole matter
and In nothing renOunces les liberty Of action by
reason Of any resolution Of the conference.
So far as concerns any personal position In the
midst Of this assembly, cannot do better than
repeat what has just been said on his own behalf
by my honorable colleague, the representative of
Portugal.
DECLARATION OF THE DELEGATE FROM
GREECE.
The delegate Of Greece, In presence Of the dec
larationS made by the honorable delegates Of
England, Of Russia, Of Portugal, etc., considers
1t his duty also to declare that, In his capacity Of
representative Of a state which has adopted
monO-metallsm, he would not be able to join In
any measure which might lead to change In
this system.
DECLARATION OF DELEGATES FROM AUSTRIA
HUNGARY.
Our attitude will be chiefly one of friendly re-
serve; and while taking, dd referendum, the re-
suits Of our deliberations, we are not able to
enter into any engagement upon any particular
point. And, further, If any one Of US should
think proper to take part In the discussion, It
would only be to express his personal opinions.
DECLARATION OF THE DELEGATE FROM
SWEDEN.
My government, while reserVtng entire liberty
tenn, has given permission to Its delegate to take
part 10 the discussions Of the conference.
OF THE DELEGATE FROM NOR
WAY.
You are aware, gentlemen, that the Scandl.
naVian countries have monetary union based
upon the single standard Of gold; my govern
ment reserves all It's rights, but has given me
entire freedom to take part In any discussions
saving only my obligation to report to 1t finally
DECLARATION OF THE DELEGATE FROM
GREAT BRITAIN
My instructions impose upon me the duty, a
duty which shall be only too happy 10 perform,
Of furnishing you with all the information you
may desire concerning the laws and The none.
tary system Of England.
They do not permit me to vote upon the prOpo-
SltiOns which may be submitted to you.
These are the countries that have
been invited to participate in the in
ternstional conference now proposed
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