Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-09-09
sD.ssoI 7.l.erom to ii, Register.

senator CnarleS - dulAuoi' III sHO SNN
ate to-day, delivered the following argu-
ment on the silver question. He was
complimented to-day by one Of the most
select audiences drawn to the Capitol
by the silver debate. Many ladies &C.
cupled seats in the galleries. The SEN
ators of both sides Of the chamber and
many members Of the House fol-
lowed the Senator attentively all
through his admirable speech. As
he was submitting a proposition
which might lead 10 new phase and
help TO a quick solution Of the pending
problem all the Senators were DESTROYS
Of catching every word. Senator Faux
ner spoke with earnestness and in a
clear tone, which reached every part Of
the chamber He was most heartily
congratulate by his associates of the
Senate.
sENAyOR FAULKNER's ADDRESS.
Mr.. President, for the first time In
thirty years the Democratic party has
been intrusted by the people With the
control OF the executive aud legislative
branches Of the government, and has
been instructed TO use the power dele
gated 10 IL as a party ia carrying out
those principles and policies which,
after most elaborate discussion upon
the stump, have been approved by the
country.
By an overwhelming vote in the Elec-
toral College, and by large Demo-
cratic majority returned to the popular
branch OF Congress, the principles and
policies Of the Republican party, which
have guided and controlled the des-
TIMES Of this country for so many years,
were condemned by the popular verdict
rendered on the Sth OF last November.
The full scope and meaning Of that de-
cislon is clearly understood by those
who participated In that memorable
contest, and who came in contact with
the sentiments and feelings OF the
American people.
Three great principles Of govern
mental administration were passed upon
IN that election:
First-The electors condemned that
system Of class legislation which con-
ferred upon q favored few privileges
denied to the great body Of the people,
aud which was the most striking feature
OF federal legislation during the admin
istration Of the government by the Re-
publican party.
SecOnd-With a unamitv and en-
phasis rarely equalled, they uttered
their condemnation OF the attempt 10
interfere with that American doctrine
oF local self-goyernment or home rule,
which was championed by the Republl-
ran administration and Republican
Congress. and the success OF which was
only defeated by q Democratic minority
in the Senate, after one OF the most re-
markable parliamentary contests ever
known. with the aid and assistance OF q
small minority of Republicans whose
patriotism elevated them to plane
above even allegiance to party organi-
zatlon, administration influence, or
caucus dictation.
The decision OF the American Senate,
that the American people could be
trusted, was approved by the free
electors, the final aroiters in our politi-
cal system Of government.
Third-That financial policy which
for twenty years had been controlled
and shaped by powerful agencies, with
a view OF increasing the values Of prop
erty held by those depending upon an
nuities and fixed incomes and deprecia-
ting the values Of all property Ia the
hands OF the producers OF wealth,
should be radically and effectively
changed.
NO LONGER A MINORITY.
Mr.. President, we occupy no longer
the attitude Of q minority party in the
formulation OF legislation in the Inter
est OF the people. The responsibilities
OF government have been transferred 10
opr shoulders, and ia the consideration
and action upon the great questions
which affect so directly and immediate
lv the development and growth OF our
country, aud the prosperity and happl'
ness of our people, we should see that
our conclusions are guided by sentl'
mepts OF the highest patriotism; by
principles OF conservatism, equality oil
rights aud equitable laws, leaving &c
our citizens, UPON the plane OF absolute
eouality, the privilege Of fair and un
hammered opportunity in the great bat
tle for individual success in life.
To carry into effect the commands OF
the people and the pledges OF our party
we should be willing Z
make personal sacrlnces o
comfort or inclination. We shoulC
eRdeayor, as members OF great polla
cal organization TO whom has been com
mitted the deStinies OF our country, q
harmonic our differences as TO detail
without in any degree sacrificing thos
principles to carry out which our State
have commissioned US as their repre-
sentatives.
In this spirit and with this hope,
shall approach the discussion and con
alteration Of all measures which may D
brought before the Senate seeking toT
deem the pledges Of our party, aud Z
carry out, in good faith, the declare
tIons of its authorized representative:
MIR. President, In the exercise OF hi
constitutional power, and In ooedienc
toa great popular demand, the Execu
tive has convened Congress In extraoi
binary session, thus placing the reSpot
sibility upon the legislative oraneh {
the government 10 iuaugurate such rs
lief as will avoid the Imminent peril
which threaten the country, 10 formt
late such measures as, In Its wisdom
Nil relieve the burdens resting upo
tbe people, and place IL beyond 70
power Of any future administrator
federal interference at elections,
shane and dominate the political con
nlexion OF the legislative branch.
The proper committee Of the Hous
psnresepi e now engaged in
consideration "n o. tne 10