The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-09
Have Opened the Fight on the Silver
Question.
A BOND ISSUE OF $l0O,0O0,OO0.
The Proposal Submitted by the Senator
From Nevada-F Friends OF Repeal Con-
ident That They VIII 10 Able to
Carry Their Point.
SPECIAL TO THE NEWS

WASHINGTON, Aug 9-Every senator on
both sides Of the house was in his seat and
attentively listened to the reading Of
the presidents message. The anti-slver
advocates were evidently pleased with it's
tone and the unmistakable language and
attitude of the president on the prompt
and unconditional repeal Of the silver
purchasing clause of the Sherman act.
The silverites, particularly Senators
Stewart and Teller, showed considerable
feeling at the presidents utterances in at
tributing all of the impending troubles 20
silver. Notice was at once given that the
opponents of repeal intended to open de-
bate as soon as the morning business was
disposed of. Senator Dolph of Oregon
leading off. The message, however, was
referred to the finance committee.
Various petitions for and against the re-
peal OF the Sherman act were presented In
the senate and referred to the finance
committee. AS soon as the introduction
of bills was in order, Mr. Hill Of New
York introduced a bill TO repeal certain
sections OF the Sherman act, and IL was
referred To the finance committee. That
was followed by two bills introduced by
Mr.. Stewart Of Nevada, one 10 restore the
right of coinage, and one (Which he said
was TO meet the existing troubles immedi-
ately) to supply a deficiency in the cur
reacy.
Gist of the Proposals.
The latter directs the secretary OF the
treasury 10 issue silver certificates for the
silver bullion now in the treasury in ex-
cess Of the amount necessary to redeem
outstanding certificates and also TO issue
$40, 200, 900 OF per cent bonds. He made
n brief statement in explanation Of the
latter bill and expressed the hope that it
would be acted on without delay. Both
bills were referred to the finance commit
tee. May other bills, financial and other
wise, were introduced and referred
Senator HIPS resolution provides for
the repeal of sections /, 3 and 4 of tho
Sherman act and declares that this re-
peal is not to be considered as an aban-
donment of bimetsllisnl, but that the
policy Of the government shall be the
maintenance of gold and silver as the
standard OF money metal to the accom-
plishment Of which the government shall
be steadily and safely directed.
The Sentiment.
As result of the exchange of viows
among members of congress at the capi-
tol the friends Of the unconditional re-
peal of the purchasing clause Of the
Sherman act are good dehl more conf
dent now that they will carry their point
A partial canvass has been made and the
friends of the repeal claim at least so ma.
jority IL a square vote can be had on that
- fn,x he n xstlf
confronts those who are striving in this
direction is that the silverites, who are
under the lead Of Bland, will not permit
a square vote on that proposition.
The silvertes claim to he powerful
enough to delay final action for good
many weeks They will not consent to fix
any time. either, in which debate shall be
closed. They propose TO discuss every
measure or proposition that may be offered
or brought before the house as long as
they please. On the other. hand. the friends
OF repeal express the opinion that the
sentiment of the country Is so strongly in
favor of prompt action that congressman
opposed to repeal will not dare to 6libus-
ter against IL.
Politics Should he Laid Aside.
Senators Teller and Stewart, who are
doing most of the talking OH the small
side, express the belief that no bill for the
unconditional repeal Of the act Of 1890 can
be put through the senate In the next six
months. There are some Democratic SEN
ators who are inclined to these views.
There arc not more than eight or ten, how
ever.
There are some western senator's, like
Manderson OF Nebraska and Casey of
Wyoming and others, who have been
counted upon as opposed to unconditional
repeal, who will vote In favor Of it rather
than defeat any action. This is time,
say these gentlemen, when one should rise
superior to politics and act for the best
interests Of the country
An Adopted Daughters Rights.