New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-08-26

,no, countries TO rccoin profit instead Of ioss sno
ho. can only be accomplished by reducing the huo
their standard rather than enlareing ours we must '
sensible and practical view OF t'e iao auo''O
rccolect that all changes Of policy shouio DC .'',
| .oaod exeevt for the most imperative and pressing
| caused , AL, u...
It Is not the quantity Of silver In silver coin piece
that absolutely determines It's vaue-t is inc legal e"ae
| quality which is given to IL BY law.
1t Is said that the Presidents message Dy us "s'
omissions and especially in its closing lnes con-
templates the establishment OF gold stahoa'o AZ ne
policy of the country, and looks upon the rePca OF he
Sherman law as q means TO that end ~ Is 70 be re-
,.,,oa ,h.. the President was explicit in his
las, uterauces He expressly advised the repeal OF the
sherman law and urged other legislation as desirable
hut he left the exact nature thereof In doubt
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE CRITICISED.
T. was hoped that the President, in view Of the pro-
visions of the Democratic National platform in favor Of
double standard and In view OF the welknown opinions
q, large majority OF his party IN Congress- would
have OF least spoken kind encouraging WORD In be-
half OF return bmetaliism II would certainly have
made the path of repeal easier and prevented much
mscon strucon and bitterness. But while regard such
omissions unfortunate and while eonceong that IL is
mt easy TO reconcile closing words Of his message
with desire the establishment OF double standard
vet am disposed to accept such construction OF
them until evidence Of his adverse intentions has
been mani e.cd - ress Intended us to understand
that he proposed hereafter favor the policy Of single
gold standard then must absolutely decline to follow
HIN IN .:s new departure.
shall refusn follow in the footsteps OF any Ad'
mnisrtion seeks to place the Democratic party IN
false position that lead 1t away from it, ira
ditons, away from the currency Of our fathers away
from the path Of safety. away from Democratic prnc'pe
and platforms and into the very camp OF the enemy Inc
President rely upon RepubflcaS votes 10 carry out
ony such suicidal policy shall not believe, however
that any will be taken by e President Of
his own voton under the inspiration Of ndcret
until ceoer evidence shall be furhisneo thah no"
! exists.
REPEAL THE SHERMAN LAW AND so HONE.
The Temporary relief which the country needs this hou
h the prompt repeal Of the Sherman law We can discuss
our monetary atcrwad Our duty now is to stop
further silver purchases and relieve an almost bankrupt
Treasury from the drain Of gold out Of It's vaults
us egsa.e upon the financial question and then re-
turn TO our homes At the regular session next December
we can resume consideration OF the establishment oil
financial system required BY the necessities OF
cur and growing country This is not the hou or
| irving experiments. The counry's condition forbds IT,
The goal for which country should steadily strive is
Arst international bmetaism-in agreement with at least
few leading nations-and that is absolutely impossible
OF ACHE, ement independent bmtalism at the eare
moment when the condition Of finances and conditions
aroad will safely warrant It, 1t Is impos-ioe 10 say
| advance when that moment will arrive. II may never
| .oms II certainly is not ut present There must be
adequate preparation revised laws competent adminstra
ton aud friendly administration before such result can
| be secured. ,,.,
No one be he Democrat, Republican or Pophhst
should be deferred voting for this bill simply be
cause It Is hailed Administration measure ina
| furnishes no argument either for or against IT, re-
sent the impairment suggestion Of those sycophans wa
are constantly posing the personal or especial irend
~ the Administration and who whisper in our ear every
day that the Administration wants and does not wan
| that and we must not vote to dlspease the Ad
minstration.
Sir know OF rule Of conduct that has 2uldee
nv Official action here and which will continue 70 guio
| IL to the end. II seems to me TO be rlgh
and proper and meets my approval, shall support u
and IL IL does not meet conscientious judgment
shall oppose IT, and the wishes views or suggestions
any Administration will have no effect In inbnencin
that result My distinguished colleague and myself VIII
cheeriuIy vote for this bil unawcd by power ana un
corrupted by Federal patronage"
Tho President entitled to my support, and that
every other Democratic Senator when he recommends
meritorous measure which is expressly approved IN Vi
platform OF the party which nominated ana elected Mn
70 the high Office which he holds. lie could DO no les
than recommend repeal Of the Sherman DILL becau'
such repeal made part OF the Democratic cree
at Chicago. 1t was his duty so to 90, ana ne ia
slmlly discharged that duty, and that Is all
Mr. President this bill is going 10 pass this Senate
1 believe 1t; predict It,