The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-09-27


Military Affairs, reported a resolution
calling upon the Secretary Of War for in
formation as TO the authority by which
United States troops were permitted 10
shoot down settlers on the Cherokee
strip.
Mr.. Flynn Rep. Oklahoma) spoke for
the resolution and had several newspaper
paragraphs read descriptive Of the situa-
tion in the newly-opened territory. He
denounced the action OF the War Depart
ment and the Interior Department in the
premises, but, without action on the resO-
luton, the House Qacking a quorum at
4:40, adjourned.
Still Talking silver I'm the senate.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. 26.-Mr.
Harris, president pro tenn, presided over
the Senate to-day in the absence Of the
Nice-President. The attendance WAS SO
small that even before the Journal was
read a call of the House was demanded.
The call produced a quorum and one more.
Mr.. Dubois offered the following res)lu-
ton, on which, ne said, he would address
the Senate tomorrow:
Whereas several sovereign Sta.es are
without full representation i'm the Senate
which they are entitled t.; therefore be it
Resolved, That tho consideration or leg
islatior relating 10 the Federal election
laws, the tariff and finance matters which
materially affect the partially unrepre-
sented States. be postponed in the Senate
until Monday, January 10. 1894, to enable
the States OF Washington, Montana and
Wyoming TO have the votes. influence and
protection In the Senate which are guar
anteed to every sovereign state by the
Constitution Of the United States.
The resolution offered yesterday by Mr.
PETER, calling for Information as 10 the
anticipation of interest on the public bonds
since 1861 was laid before the Senate.
discussed briefly, and then, on motion OF
MIR Quay, laid on the table-yeas, ~;
nays, 10.
The repeal bill was taken ZIP at 1910,
and Mr.. Stewart continued his denuncia-
ton Of President Cleveland FOR a time.
lie yielded the floor TO MIR. DUBOIS, VINO
I'm turn gave way 10 Mr.. Perkins 0tep.
CALI. It was Mr. Perkins first speech IN
the body, except when ne pronounced a
eulogy on the life and character OF ms
predecessor, Mr. Stanford. IFS voice was
fun and clear, and his speech attracted
attention.
He conceded that the Sherman law was
faulty. but ne did not believe II was guilty
in the manner or degree charged either
by evidence adducod or proven. lie caw
other causes pending which depressed our
industries and impaired that confidence
in the future upon which those industries
thrive. He believed IL wise 10 eXpunge
the offending law from our code or
finance, but he was anxious on the other
hand that in doing so neither Congress
nor the country should make any mis-
take. lie felt it his duty. before voting
for the repeal act, 10 use every honorable
means I'm his power TO have coupled WIN
% "a declaration tbof a. cannot a. ppnafruaI
as committing the United States TO the
single gold standard. Popular government
was a government OF compromise. and
where no compromise was there was
anarchy or despOtism.
To him that would abruptly strip Hi-
yer of its monetary character. he would
commend n Scriptural injunction. "Come,
let us reason together" lie suggested
that Congress first repeal the purchase
clause; second declare the unfaltering
purpose Of the United States 20 maintain
the double standard. third. open the mlnts
20 American silver with a mintlng charge
suhhlent 10 keep the coinage within
the demands of trade; fourth. coin no
more gold pieces Of less than 81 denom-
nation, and issue no more currency Of
less denomination; fifth, issue circulat-
ing notes TO the full equivalent OF the
coin in the treasury; sixth, make clear
the power and duty Of the Secretary OF
the Treasury 10 purchase gold seventh,
preserve those features OF the national
banking system that give secure and
universal currency without requiring the
everlasting maintenance Of the public
debt, and eighth, provide for commits
sion Of monetary experts not connected
with the government 20 keep II advised
on all necessary matters relating TO
currency.
Mr.. Perkins argued at length I'm favor
Of these propositions. which, he said,
would result In the maintenance Of the
double standard.
After Mr.. Perkins came MrStewart again,
continuing his defence Of the Senate, as
he terms IT, II soon became necessary
10 have a roll call 10 secure quorum.
but Mr.. Stewart was not able TO finish
his speech to-day
Mr.. Morgan Defends Mr.. Cleveland.
Mr.. Morgan rose TO a personal expana-
tiOn. Abiding 10 the article from a New
York paper which had been read In the
Senate. repeating the Presidents words at
the Capitol az the centennial celebration
he said ne had not heard them or read |
hem before to-day. He did not construe |
ne remark dS feDuke 70 elthcF House or |
Congress. II il had been so intended II |
would have been very unworthy OF the |
President on such an occasion. II might |
lust as we'll be supplemented by a state |
nent that the executive could be inhu- /
'nced by sectional or passionate views |
IN public questions That would be quite /
IS reprehensible as % say that the Sen
ite or House could be Influenced by the |
Ike motives. Having read the portion |
n the article imputing 10 himself personal |
md political enmity towards Cleveland, |
ne said:
Il am very happy 20 state that between |
he President and myself there exists the |
mOst cordial personal relations. They |
have always existed, and hope they ever |
viii: far / esteem and prize him very /
highly I'm all personal respects and I'm his /
public career. / think that the history /
y Mr.. Cleveland Is a history which Illus
rates some Of the highest properties of
he American character. ] differ with Mr.
Cleveland in some OF his views - public
policy / do nor think that l differ with
lim on any questions that are vital 10 the
or vital 10 the Democratic party. /
IN the enforcement Of the principles on |
which we have always 50 happily agreed.
We may differ We may differ on meas
Tres OF policy, but only on measures OF |
policy In fact. / doubt very much
whether the differences between the Presi-
lent and myself are OF any important |
character, II / understand what are really )
his opinions and his hopes I'm relation 10 /
he present imbroglio IA which we are
involved with this statement Mr.. Nor
,an said he felt, saving that In this par