The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-12
~ Silver Question Nov Before tho
House.
BLAND INTRODUCES HIS BILL
~ xlehs between Democrats 90 Far
nspablicans Not Csnsultsd-Rsed Says
~ Say oussids-Ne Plan Of Action
xss Adopted for the ss ate.

nfter some little discussion over the time
a debate. to begin the silver fight at once,
X and. In pursuance of this agreement, as
noon - the House met Mr.. Wilson intro
ducsd bill for the repeal Of the Sherman
law and Mr.. Bland then sent to the Clerks
dssk the agreement arrived at by the
couferrnce, which was offered As q
substitute to the repeal bill 1t limits
debate to IA days, sessions continuing
lrom II . m. to 8 p ma -aEd-with night
sesdons for debate only II desired. The
vote nrst to be taken on the bill to be pre-
souted as o substitute for the Wilson bill,
provIding for free coinage at the ratio OF 10
g 1. II that fails, then at ratios running
from IL to up to 20 to 1; il they all fail,
than ON the revival of the Bland Allison
Act OF 1873; and then ON tho original
measure.
Mr.. Bland demanded the previous ques-
tion on his order, but this was antagonized
by tho Republicans, under the leadership
Of Mr.. Cannon, who wanted time to debate
the question. Under the ruling OF the
Speaker, in the absence of rules of agree
n1ent, ordering the previous question
would cut of debate. By the operation OF
voting by tellers Mr.. Cannon secured suf-
Acient support to secure vote by yeas
. and nays, and the sesult was 217 in the
Affirmative and 100 in the negative.
Mr. Bland then introduced his substitute
Cor the repeal bill, providing for free coin
sx.e st rate Of 10 to as follows;
ssSection 1. That from and after the pas
uaro Of this act all holders OF silver bullion
20 the amount of 500 or moro Of standard
weight and fneness shall be entitled to
have the same coined at the mints OF the
United States into silver dollars OF the
weight and nneness provided for in Section
Of this act.
ssSoction O. That the silver dollar pro-
vided for in thiS act shall consist OF 412 1-2
grains Of standard silver, said dollar to be
= legal tsnder for all debts, dues and de-
mandn. both public and privatc. :
ssSection 3. That the holders Of the silver
dollars herein provided for shall be entitled
to deposit the same and receive silver GER
fi6cafes In tho manner now provided oy
law Tor the standard silver dollar.
"Section 4. That 30 much of the act OF
July IA, 1890, as requires the monthly pur-
chase OF 4, 800, 900 ounces Of silver bullion
b, and the same IL hereby, repealed"
This started the battle.
Mr.. Raynor, Of Maryland, was the first
shampion sent out by the anti-silver CO.
~orts and he fought vigorously and well.
He was reinforced by Mr.. Brown, OF
indiana, who in brief speech, advocated
he repeal OF the Sherman act conditionally
or Internationally.
Mr.. Bland, of Missouri, was put for
ward to return the fusilade Of argument
and eloquence and he performed his part
without detracting from his reputation a.
\ the leader OF the silver force on the floor.
He was followed by the Populist men,
Der from Colorado, Mr.. Pence, who consti-
tuted himself as q bulwark for the protcc-
tion OF silver, and by Mr.. Wheeler, Of
Alabama, who demanded greater volume
Of currency.
The fight was still on when at 8 o'clock
the House adjourned until IL o'clock to-
day.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12.--After the HOUSE
had voted to ADOPT without debate the order
OF Mr.. Bland, fixing the procedure for
discussion. Of the silver bill, ex-Speaker
Reed said to a reporter for the United
Press "This action of the Democracy
shows how little they can be replied OH for
n0n-partisan action. On very important
proposition, involving the whole question,
ak debate was suppressed. Mr.. Bland was
permitted to formulate his own PROPOSE
tion. and no other was allowed 10 be even
suggested Mr.. Bland was given an op-
Z porturity to submit half dozen propo-
sirions, other members could not present
even one. II the plain proposition had
been on yes or no TO the recommendation
Of their own President, there would have
been perfect readiness for vote at once
on our side, hut II tie whole question was
60 be open and long debate to be had, the
4 House ought to have had a chance to pro-
vide for the increase of national bank cur
repcy, for just now the want of the country ID
currency and the country ought to see a
chance to provide for its needs. However,
the Democracy has assumed the response
bility, which is something"
The Senate slow.
WAsurroroS, Aug. 12.-The Democratic
caucus committee of the Senate met yes
ferday morning at 1890 and was in session
Ill day without coming to any conclusion
q to plan for the work of the Senate.
This u borne out by the fact that there has
not yet been any call issued for the caucus
20 which this committee must report
The brief proceedings in the Senate
Thursday coming after the action Of
the day before indicate that the parties
IN the Senate are beginning to line
up. There Ii q slight disaffection on
$ ths Republican side on the part OF q
fow silver men, but generally they have
adoptsd the policy of annoying their op-
ponsnts In the majority by insisting upon
\ N Immediate disposition Of the silver
question and therefore resisting every mo-
tion 70 adjourn and calling for tho yeas
cd nays to put the Senators on record.
One Of the Republican leaders in finan-
elal nattsn said that they would keep up
this line Of action until the majority was
obliged - proceed to business He in
o(sted that The Democrats could not charge
~ Republienns with partisan action, In
. oGmuch ~ they were simply trying to give
y 1mmodiate eject TO the Presidents sug-
0oolions - contained in his message.
D. ~ Other hand the Democratic Sena-
~ resent the attempt Of the Republicans
1 - oonfrol the business Of the Senate and
dlc1ooo ~ character Of legislation that
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