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The herald., 1893-08-09
CLEVELAND'S MESSAGE,
1t Treats Exclusively of a
Single Subject.
The Repeal of the Sherman Act
Strongly Urged.
No Substitute for the Obnoxious Law
Suggested.
The Tariff Question Placed Entirely Out
of Sight = Comments of Public
Men and the Press on


By the Associated Press
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-The message OF
tho president was received by congress
with degree of attention and earnest
ness that has seldom been accorded to a
state paper. A notable fact was the
general absence of adverse criticism
from party point Of view, and among
those who have reserved expression oi
their judgment Democrats are quite as
numerous as Republicans. For in
stance, Voorhees,, chairman OF the
finance committee, declined positively
to be interviewed on the message, and
Hill did the same.
German said: "The message is 9
clear-cut statement of the president't
views. All the comment that l have
heard in the senate is that it is as terse
and clear a statement as could have
been made"
Senator Allison, one of the leading
financial lights of the country, was very
conservative. He remarked: ''It is a
very fair message. He states truly that
the Sherman act was compromise be.
tween the free silver men and those of
opposite views"
Senator Allison thought the tariff ref
erences of the president were calculated
to disturb business further at very
critical time.
Senator Jones of Nevada said: "I
think the message illogical and that it
does not analyze the situation at all.
The Sherman law has nothing to do
with the present situation of affairs.
The message is what was expected, and
will do little to help the cause which
the president cham pions."
Senator Teller said: 1.-The simple as
sertion of the president that the present
financial condition is due to the Sher-
man law, does not make it 30. His
premise is wrong and his conclusi ions
naturally fall to the ground"
Senator PETER said 1.-The bankers
will regard it as perfection. Farmers
and workmen will see in 1t further re-
duction of the products of their farms
and their labor. 1t is the first attack OF
the money kings final struggle for
supremacy"
Bourke Cochran said: Admirable,
admirable Even the silver men must
admit that it is the most perfect pre-
sentation of the question that could be
made"
Mr.. Bland said: "As near as l can
make it out it is plea for single gold
standard because England maintains it.
1t England would coin silver, probably
this country would do 30. We seem to
have lost the spirit of 1776."
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THE FINANCIAL FIGHT.
It VIII Begin ut Once and BE Rushed
TO a Finish,

1t Will Begin at Once and BE Rushed
60 a Finish.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.-The indications
are that the financial fight in congress
will begin at once and be fought to a
finish. Negotiations already show that
nearly two-thirds OF the members of the
house favor the question being settled
in committee OF the whole, withoue ref
erence to committee. Under the rules
the question would have first to 20 to
tho committee on coinage, but there is q
disposition to suspend the rules. and it
is believed assurances will be given the
silver advocates that they will be given
q fair chance to debate the question in
all its phases, and that with this under
standing they will consent to its imme.
diate consideration without reference to
the committee. The intention of those
advocating the repeal of the Sherman
act is to suggest reasonable time for
debate on all questions, with the under
standing that vote will be taken at tha
conclusion. This course, it is under
stood, is with the consent, II not the
advice, of the president.
The plan 10 to have the free silver men
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TEXT OF THE MESSAGE.

An Urgent Appeal for the Repeal of the
Sherman Silver Act.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8.--Following ia
the full text OF the presidents mes
sage:
To the Congress OF the United States:
The existence of an alarming and ex-
traordinary business situation, involving
the welfare and prosperity of all our
people, has constrained ms to call to-.
gether in extra session the peoples
representatives in congress, to the end
that through the wise, patriotic exercise
of the legislative duty with which they
solely are charged, the present evils may
be mitigated and the dangers threaten
ening the future may be averted.
Our uEfortunate financial plight is not
the result of untoward events, nor OF
conditions related to our natural re-
sources; nor is 1t traceable to any of the
affections which frequently check
national growth and prosperity. With
plenteous crops; with abundant promise
of remunerative production and manu-
facture; with an unusual invitation to
safe investment, and with satisfactory
denly financial distrust and fear have
sprung up on every side. Numerous
moneyed institutions have suspended
because their abundant assets were not
Immediately available to meet the de-
mands of frightened depositors. The sur
viving corporations and individuals are
content to keep in hand the money
they are usually anxious to loan, and
those engaged in legitimate business are
surprised to find that the securities they
offer for loans, though heretofore satis-
factory, are no longer accepted. VRlIes
supposed to be fixed are fast becoming
conjecturel. and loss and failure have
invaded every branch OF business.
l believe these things are principally
chargesble to congressional Legislation
touching the purchase and coinage of
silver by the general government. This
legislation is embodied in statute
passed the 14th day of July, 1890, which
was the elimination of much agitation
on the subject involved, and which may
be considered truce after long strug-
Rle between the advocates of free silver
coinage and those intending to be more
conservative. Undoubtedly the month-
~ purchases OF the government of A.
500.00O ounces of silver, forced under
that statute. were regarded by those in
terested in the production of silver as a
certain guaranty OF it's increase in price.
The result, however, has been entirely
different, for, Immediately following
spasmodic and slight rise, the price of
silver began to fall after the passage Of
the act, and has since reached the low
est point ever known. This disappoint-
ing result has led to renewed and per-
sistent effort in the direction OF free
silver coinage.
Meanwhile, not only are the evil ef-
fects of the operation Of the present law
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HOUSE PRooEHDINGs.

The Presidents Message Read-Richard.
son of Michigan Seated.
WASHINGTON, Aug. S.-After the read
-ins of she iextn>l tfIe house atnok re
cess till Iz:45 y. M, pending the receip
Of the presidents message. the joint
committee of the two houses having un
avoidably been delayed in the business
bf notifying the chief magistrate tina,
congress- was organized and ready tc
hear from him.
On reassembling the message was re.
ceived and read. The reading was list
ened to with intense interest and dead
silence. There were broad smiles or
the Republican side at the Presidents
allusion to tariff reform as a secondary
issue just at this time. At the conclu-
sion of the reading OF the message, it
was applanded by the Democrats.
The Michigan election case was then
taken up.
Messrs. Weadock, Springer, Brown,
Heard and O'Ferrall argued in favor of
Richardson, Weadock stating the action
OF the supreme court OF Michigan was
clearly without Jurisdiction.
Oates of Alabama said the case was q
difficult one to decide. The two mem
bers came from one district, each prop
erly certified; the matter should not be
disposed OF in haste. and suggested that
the question be referred to the commit
tee on elections when appointed.
Dingley moved that the matter bs re-
ferred to a special committee OF five
members with instructions to report
within 10 days.
Dingley's motion was lost. 139 to 1914.
Then came vote on the Republican
resolution declaring Belknap entitled to
his seat on priina facie case. and it
was defeated, yeas ia, nays 1893.
O'FerralPs resolution for the immedi-
ate swearing in of Richardson was
agreed to without division, and Richard
son came forward and qualified.
On motion Of Catchings a resolution
was adopted authorizing the speaker to
appoint committees on rules, accounts.
enrolled bills and mileage, with the
membership to which they were entitled
in the Fifty-second congress, and refer
ring the rules OF that congress to the
committee on rules.
Adjourned till Thursday.
At the close of the days proceedings
in the house Bland sent to the clerks
desk and had read a call for caucus in
the hall of the house at IL o'clock to.
morrow of ''all members in favor of free
coinage of silver"
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8

open the ball with a bill em.bodying their
demands; then the antl-silver men will
present substitute bills embodying their
ideas, whereupon the battle will be
joined and the struggle begin. Both
sides are of the opinion that vote can
be reached in two weeks. After the
debate is begun Cochran of New York,
representing the anti-silver men, says
they will not make more than three
speeches, leaving the rest of the tipe to
the silverites. 1t is hoped by this
means TO prevent flibustering and all
the parliamentary sharp practices.
Bland has given assurance that no at
tempt will be made by the silver men to
filibustef,
Among the many compromises that
will be proposed .is one by Bankhead of
Alabama, for the suspension OF the
Sherman act till the end OF the present
year, and authorizing national banks to
increase their circulation to the par of
their bonds.
As the result of canvasses the friends
OF unconditional repeal of the purchas-
ing clause of the Sherman act are good
deal more confident that they will carry
their point. 1t looks like majority
is for it in both houses, though it will
not be put through without hard
fight. The claim is that the sentiment
OF the country is so strongly In favor of
the repeal that the opposition will not
dare to fillibuster against it. The silver
men, on the other hand, laugh at the
proposition that repeal can be carried
without compromise. They declare it
cannot be put through the eenate.
Six months ago Senator Carey of Wy
onning surprised his friends by coming
out fst-footed in favor of the repeal of
the silver clause of the Sherman act,
Immediately and Internationally, and
intimated that Manderson of Nebraska
and some others may be driven to vote
for it, rather than delay action.
1t is believed Springer will be re-
tanned at the head of the committee on
ways and means, and Bland at the head
of the coinage committee in spite of ru-
mors to the contrary.
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committee, said that that committee
would be convened day after tomorrow.
Several Republicana-Why not to-
morrow.
Voorhees, shall issue call tomor-
row for the committee to meet Thurs
day to take up ths great question, ss it
must be taken up far away from the
speeches of cheap demagogues, such as
we have been listening to. The idea Of
dealing with the question in the hop,
skip and jump style suggested by the
senator from Maine ie amazing in the
senate of the United States, particularly
in the case of the senator who is now
forward to undo what he has helped to
do. The senator from Maine forgets
that every curse of the Sherman act
comes home to roost on that side of the
chamber, not on this. Not single vote
on our side was given for the miserable
act. The idea of the senator from
Maine appealing to me to make haste
to undo the infamy and fraud which he
himself voted to fassen on his country
is about the most refreshing thing that 1
have witnessed in 80 years of public life.
Laughing and hand clapping on the
floor and in the galleries.
Sherman said that the act which was
now sought to be reversed had been
caused by the imminent danger of the
two houses agreeing to bill for the
free coinage of silver. On this subject
Sherman went into some details which
have frequently been published.
Vest said the senator from Ohio had
made extraordinary statements, which,
in justics to all Democratic senators,
ought to be now considered. The sena-
tor had stated that the Sherman act had
been enacted in order to prevent the
passage of free silver bill.
Sherman-TO prevent greater evil.
Vest is that correct statement?
Sherman-The house provided for the
monthly purchase of $4,500,000 worth
of silver which would now buy $780,
600 ounces. To defeat that measure and
also to prevent the passage Of a free coin
age bill az passed by the senate, this
compromise measure was agreed upon.
Teller said the discussion would not
be closed on the 22nd OF August. A
question of go much Importance could
not be disposed Of properly in so days,
or in 80 days.
The discussion here closed, Hale's
resolution and Lodges resolution both
lying on the table till tomorrow, when
they will be again laid before the
senate.
Before adjourning, the credentials OF
George @. Perkins, under appointment
OF the governor of California, in place
of the late Senator Stanford, were pre-.
sented, read and the oath OF Office ad-
ministered to the new senator.
Senator Dolph introduced d bill today
appropriatIng $1S3 900 600 for fortif1ca-
tions and other sea coast dsfenses, and
81, 100000 for the establishment of q
gun factory on the Pacific coaet.
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Graxas, SECOND Trial,

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Aug. S.-All the
witnesses in the noted Graves murder
case at Denver have agreed to 90 to
Denver for his second trial, which will
take place the middle of October.
The herald., 1893-08-09

: For sunburn and freckles use only
Perfecta Face Cream; safe and sure.
For sale by A. E. Littleboy, druggist,
81 South Spring street.
The herald., 1893-08-09
me Kaiser in HeIigolnnd

BERLIN, Aug. 8.-Emperor William
arrived at Heligoland today. He was
accorded an enthusiastic welcome by
the natives.
The herald., 1893-08-09

Ladies' hats cleaned. dyed, reshaped
and trimmed. California Straw Works,
1854 South Main street, opposite Third.
The herald., 1893-08-09

Twisted silk banjo atrings, the best.
Fitzgerald's, Spring and Franklin ets.
The herald., 1893-08-09
Gold Imports.

NEW YORK, Aug. S.-Engsgements s. of
gold for steamers today and Saturday
aggregate million and half, making
five millions ON the way to this country.
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The worlds fair will cause a rush.
Order eaily. Full stock, good fit, mod
crate prices. Getz, fine tailoring, 112
West Third street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-08
STRIKE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED.
The "Change Boys" Evidently Subduad bythat
Eloquent Address to the Public.

The change boys " strike of the Street.
railway Company has been declared off for
the present. After the conference last
night they were still undecided as to what
course they would pursue. and showed MP
&C their regular places of work at the
usual time yesterday morning. Theyswere
induced to 60 to work by the Intervention
of some of the members and officers Of tho
Street-car brotherhood on the promise that
the brotherhood would take mp their case.
and would SEQ that they got all that could
be expected In justice.
With this agreement "Stiffy" Elkins. the
leader of the strike. told his men that they
had. better go to work. and they did so.
The truce 10 to last until the 18th of the
present month. when there Is to be q settle
ment. Just how far the men or the boys
intend 20 proceed in the matter is not
known. The boys say frankly that they
want l2l2 cents an hour, and al abolish
mont Of the split runs" The men will not
say to just what extent they will go IN sup
port OF the demands OF their youthful CO.
employees. and matters are rather muddled.
President Mason said. last hight that no
did not know just how the matter would
be settled. He said that the company was
disposed TO do the right thing 10y the men
and the boys, but that be thought il q little
unfair for them to jump on to them just
when they were new III the business. He
commended the action that the brother
hood took IN the affair very highly. and
said that he had no complaint to make on
that score.
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tract upon the part of the said party Of the sec
ond part, Its successors or assigns.
See. 20. To each of the terms. conditions.
stipulations and requirements OF this contract
said Board or Public Works. representing the
city or indianapolis, the party or the nrst part.
and the said -, the party OF the second part
herein. by its duly authorized officers and repre-
sentatives, do fully agree and bind themselves,
their successors and assigns.
DAY FOR THE BIDDING E !.
When this copy of the franchise was
handed to the newspaper representatives
by the Mayors clerk last evening 1t was
accompanied by the following announce
ment:
The Board OF Public Works will meet at their
office on Wednesday, April 10. 1898, at three
O'Clock p. NJ, TO receive propositions Tor this con-
tract.
No proposition from any company or person
will he entertained by the Board OF Public
Works until go. 900 in cash has been deposited
with the board as a guarantee that the person
or company TO whom the contract Is awarded by
the board will enter into the contract with the
city as proposed, the money TO be at once re-
turned 10 the persons or companies TO whom the
contract is not awarded as soon as award 10
made. and to the successful party as soon as a
valid contract is entered into and Is approved or
rejected blythe Common Council
Parties desiring tn make propositions ior THIS
contract will be required TO make such PROPOSE
tons in writing on tho amount OF the per cents.
to be paid to the city, and any increase offered
must DO the same on each term or years. The
city reserves the right to reject any or all propo-
eitions.
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simply as a matter of ~precaution. The gist
of the complaint. in the city attorneys
opinion. was that there bad been no ac-
ceptance of the amendment. and We thought
IL best to be on the safe SIDE"
DO you think that the acceptance has
been rather outlawed by the reason that SO
many years have elapsed since the amend
ment to which IL relates was passed by the
Councilf" was asked.
.'Oh. no: not necessarily he replied.
1.-THE question as TO q reasonable time Is
always one which has TO be decided by tho
courts. and cannot be by individuals.
Then. too. the acceptance of 1t has always
been implied. and there has never before
been any question about it,"
Will the fact that different persons
owned the company at the time when the
amendment was made In Any way make
your accepting it at this late day invaiidf"
Il think not. When We bought the CON-
pan We bought all of Its rights and priv
eleRes with 1t, and all that should IN the
proper course como to it. / do not care
anything about the officials not accepting
our papers. 1t will stand just as much in
our stead that we have offered 1t in good
faith. and we shall let the matter rest
there"
The city officials, when they heard of this
action on the part of the company, seemed
to be highly amused at i. They locke at
1t very much In the light of stopping no .
leak after the water had all run ont. City
Attorney Jones said that he did not think
the acceptance of the amendment at this
remote period could be sustained n here.
Even If it could. he thought that the fact
that the company was in the hands of other
people at the time of the Councils action
and that they had done nothing toward &C.
ceptinR it would prevent the present own
ers from taking any action. Further than
that he declined to say.
The other members of the clty's govern
ment refused to talk on the subject. They
wonld simply say that it was rather late in
the day to take any such action, and refer
all questiOners to the city attorney az TO
tho l~analirv Of IL
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BIDDERS IN THE FIELD.

Four Companies That May or May Not Try
to Get the Franchise.
There are now four companies In the
field, or there by representation, which
may appear in competition before the
board to secure the franchise which the
city has determined to offer. They are the
Citizens Street-railroad Company. the one
which is known as the Mcdonald company,
the one which is represented by ex-Judge
Byron *. Elliott and the one which has
been making inquiries about the situation
through Plrtle Herod. of the law firm of
Herod g. Herod. The first named will come
first in consideration, as a matter of course.
and il is the general opinion that 1t will
secure the plum. This is SO for several
reasons. 1t 10 the resident owner and the
only one which at present owns and Oper-
ates any lines in this city. 1t cannot afford
to allow Itself to be 0verbid in the matter
for tn at reason. 1t il also in q position to
do the hest by the city for the present. at
least, and would probably make greater sac.
rihces TO hold it's rights than any Outside
capitalists would TO obtain them. The
next competition Is the Mcdonald company.
Some time ago Mr. Mcdonald made an at
tempt to secure q line to Broad Ripple. and
said that if he secured it he would meet
any others In com petition for q general
I~TanCNlee. I16 uiu not btCuTo DIS cOScCcu
right of way to the suburb north. and has
not been heard of In an aggressive way
for several weeks. 1t may even be that he
will not appear as q bidder for the general
charter, but If he does SO he will be q dau.
gerOus competitor. for he Is known to have
plenty of money back of him. and is moth
Ing II not O pusher.
The company represented by Judge Ell
lott is a creation of air, as for &C the out
side world Is concerned, or FOX the knowl-
edge il has. The Judge asserts that at the
right time 1T will be in the field as strong
as any of the others. but until then be says
that no cannot divulge who or what it is.
1t is supposed. however. that the principal
people back of it are Messrs. DIETRICH and
Benedict. The former is the president of
the Indianapolis Gas Company, and q cap
italist of large means. an tho latter has
already been interested in street railway
deals in this city.
Mr.. Herod declines to have anything
more to say about bis people than that
they are wealthy New Workers. and that if
they see q good opening here for invest
msnt they are willing to come In with their
capital.
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1t Is Different Now.

The Board of Public Works yesterday re-
ceived a letter from President Mason. of the
Citizens Street-raIlway Company. In re-
ply to the one sent him asking that he
lower the tracks OF the company to con-
form with the grade of the pavement on
South street. He said that he had given
Instructions to his repair gang to proceed
to the matter as soon as possible. and thar
1t would be reached in q few days. The
mem bers of the board could not help CON-
menting on the difference in the tone of the
epistle and the ones they used to receive
from the officers of the old regime.
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Taking HIS Time

United States Marshal Ha ~kins an
nounced yesterday that he would not name
his deputies until the middle of the month.
He will only appoint two men for outside
work, with PERI IDS the addition of another
when the work demands il. lie is taking
time. he says. to learn what the require.
ments of the office are before coming TO q
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scbuu,,nn Ouar,., Com,ng

The Schumann Male Quartet of Chicago.
assisted by Miss Wright. leader. and Miss
Hasty. sccompanist, will give an entertain
ment in Plymouth Church. Monday eve
ming. April 10. This quartet comes with
the highest commentator from press and
public. Seats on sale at Bald WINS.