The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-08-11

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undelivered. they might be printed in
the record. This proposition the anti
silver men withdrew to consider be-
fore giving an answer.
Washington, August 1O.-The demo-
Gratis of the senate do not propose be-
ing forced by the republicans into any
hasty action upon the silver question
and have resolved that no forward
step shall be taken until they have
agreed among themselves upon a plan
of action that shall secure the support
of the united party. It is hoped that
the subject will be in order by Tues
day The finance committee took up
and discussed a proposition to allow
national banks to issue circulation to
the face value of their bonds deposited
in the treasury. The discussion ap-
peared to indicate a leaning towards
the measure by majority of the COM
mlttee. The danger, however, lies in
the attempt to cumber the bill with
amendments that will involve the
whole silver question, and prevent the
disposition Of the measure on its own
merits.
Cleveland, Ohio, August 1O.-The
democratic state convention to nomi-
nate state ticket assembled this
morning. G. H. Berger was chosen
temporary chairman. The temporary
organization was then made perma-
nent, after which the platform was
read. The platform approves the plat
form of the national convention at
Chicago, especially the tariff and cur
rency planks. congratulates the coun-
try upon the prospect Of measures of
relief as outlined in the presidents
message, expresses confidence that the
democratic congres1 will devise wise
laws to that end, and continues as fol-
lows:
The financial situation is an unfor-
tunate legacy of the republican ad-
inistration. 1t is natural result Of the
Mckinley tariff the Sherman silver
law. the extravaganza of the party
lately in power, and the creation and
fostering of trusts and corrupt COM
binations by that party, all combining
to shake the credit, create distrust in
the money of the country. and par
alyse it's business. We recommend
that National Banks be permitted to
issue currency to the amount equal to
the par value Of United States Bonds
deposited In the treasury of the United
States to the end that the volume of
CURRENCY be Immediately increased
The platform was adopted with a
whoop Then Neal, TAYLOR and Ba-
ker were put in nomination for gov
ernor, and Neall was chosen on the
first ballot. This is a decided triumph
for the free silver men. Col. w. A.
Taylor, Of Columbus was nominated
for Lieutenant-Governor by acclaim
ton.
Rome, August 10.-There is a great
want of small silver in italy which
has induced firm in Milan to coin
tokens which are generally accepted.
Other merchants are using Ira notes
and postage stamps to remedy the
evil. The minister of finance has or
dered issued bronze coins to the
amount of $2,OOOOOO, and one lira notes
to the amount Of $6,OO0,0OO.
Golden, Col, August iO.-President
Cleveland was hanged in efiigy last
night by the free silver enthusiasts.
washington, August 1O.-The house
adjourned till tomorrow. The COM
mittee on rules was appointed as fol-
lows Crisp. Cathings, outhwait Reed,
Burrows. Three democrats and two
republicans. The senate after 20
minutes session adjourned till Monday.