The morning call., 1893-07-23
PRINCIPLES AND ADDRESS.

The following statement of principles
was read:
WHEREAS. The worlds history has taught
that contraction of a nations currency tends 10
financial ruin; and whereas, the attempt TO de-
stroy all use of silver as money, and so reducing
the volume OF the Gil culating dunn about 90
per cent has led to hard times; is paralyZiDg
industrial enterprises. causing crops TO be
abandoned for want OF money 10 move them
stopping silver mining. aud throwing vast num-
bers OF workingmen and women upon the al
ready glutted labor market; and whereas,
labor, the producer OF all wealth. should be
fostered and projected, instead of bein. ham,
pered by needless burdens and false conditions;
and whereas, the silver question is OF world
wide Importance, involving, as II does. the only
relief from that domination OF the gold trust
which would involve fhe world in a slavery
worse than that Of the feudal ages; now there.
fore, as the sense Of this meeting be iI
Eesolred, That we believe in gold aud silver,
fhe money of the constitution, and in the free
coinage of both; that as these metals have con-
SUI ed the money Of our country from It's be-
"a nlng to demonetiZe either Is to create a
money contraction that depresses the value of
AL property, checks enterprise and paralyzes
inoustry.
silver In 1873, when the country was struggling
toward the resumption of specie payments, was
a rhine which can never be expiated, except by
its complete rehabilitation.
Resolved, That as an industrial proposition
the silver question appeals with peculiar force
10 all America, 1nasmuch as six States and
tUFce lcIfUOTits-cOnpTlslDR Ouc-tDrQ or the
srea OF the c0untry-are largely dependent
upon mining and the Industries allied to IL for
prosperity; that In addition to this. the vast
transcOntinental railroad and transportation
interests are dependent upon the vigorous
prosecution OF mining in these States and Ter
ritOries, and the country cannot afford to see
that Industry destroyed.
Resolved, That California is in full sympathy
with her sister States and Territories wherein
silver mining is the chief industrr. Out of min
lug has grown agriculture. cities. the com.
merce OF our ports and the varied industries
which mark tn progress OF our Golden State
Resolved, That 1t is the duty of all Senators
and COngressmen of California Ia The matter Of
silver, AS In all other matters 10 regard the will
and interests OF their constituents and of The
people, rather than the wishes of party leaders
and the President; and that these Representa-
tives of this State should so serve the public re-
gardless OF patronage. party strength and
Resolved, That Congress is earnestly re-
quested to arrange for meeting Of The 'Pau-
American Congress-" so that silver coin NAV
become legal tender between the United
States and the republics OF Central and South
America.
Resolved. That while the passage Of the
Sherman act WAS mistake, It's repeal would be
still greater one until alter such legislation
antee OF the use of silver as money, In the ratio
existing under our laws prior to 1873.
Resolved, That we favor the adoption OF
purely American policy; that we favor the re-
pudiatiOn OF any foreign Influence over our
financial legislation; that we insist upon inde-
pendence, freedom from enforced obedience TO
the money sings OF London and Berlin and we
believe that the pursuance OF an American
policy would restore confidence. avert further
disaster, and restore all interests to their nor
NAL, healthy condition.
Mitchell Craigie Sharp Jr.. William II. V.
Oronise, NJ w. Belshaw, A. Bretz, j. l.. Lyon,
A. Hun. F. Adams. c. A. Wetmore, 7. E.
Jewell, Senator j. II. Mahoney. NJ. F. Camp.