The morning call., 1893-07-19
FOR FREE SILVER.
Citizens of Oakland Want a Con-

There was a large meeting of Oaklanders
at the Office of Clough & Baker Monday
night to take steps looking to the calling OF
a State silver convention, to be held In Oak
land at an early day. George G. Baker
was chosen president OF the meeting, ard
}. ii. Delahanty secretary. Several
speeches were made, and the following
resolutions passed unanimously:
WHEREAS, The citizens OF Oakland sympa-
thiZe with the producing classes OF the whole
State OF California. and recognize that our
own prosperity depends upon those conditions
which render industry hOp-ful and profitable
and whereas. while we invite the investment OF
capital from Eastern communities TO our grow.
ing city and Its surrounding agricultural dis.
trcts. We hold out the promise that falln G
prices Will not cause their investments TO
In the development of our resources, the
success of our efforts depends largely
upon eDterprising men, who have
bravely shouldered. not only the burden
OF making their own capital productive, but
also the loans intrusted TO their care. and are
entitled to protection against the evil influences
OF contracting CIRCULATION of money; and
whereas, we know that the worlds supply OF
medium for the countries now using the same,
and that any further demands upon it will
cause all products and real properties TO fall In
price aud increase the relative value of all Sc
curities and threaten all debtors with bank
rurtcy; and whereas, we know that the free
coinage OF silver viii tend Immediately to re.
lieve the cOngested condition Of our fnauces-
a condition brought upon us IN spite Of the loyal
efforts OF our national Congress to restore
silver to its mehOn0red functions
by successive administrations friendly only
to gigantic mOney-ending syndicates; and
whereas, we know that IL the free coinage OF
silver had not be n prevented by the demone'
tiZatlon act Of 1873, without the consent or
knowledge OF the people, this country would
ern SDeCfacle
poverty 10 the midst OF plenty aud the I'M
wholesome concentration OF wealth In the
hands OF the few; and whereas, we are now
drifting into a condition OF society CON-
posed OF land tenantry under rich land
lords through operations OF law that
favor the absorption of farms and home
steads through foreclosures of mortgages and
whereas, we know that, Il the threatened single
gold standard of money shall be cOnsummated,
1t wi require at least twice the quantity OF our
staple products to pay the thousands OF millions
OF national, State, municipal and corporate
bonds that was contemplated when these debts
were created; and whereas. we believe that II
the double standard of silver and gold as 1t
existed prior to 1878 be re-enacted by our
Government, 1t will render fair justice TO both
debt or and creditor and insure the success of
our industrial enterprises. therefore,
Resolved. That we earnestly call upon our
citizens to unite In an appeal 10 Congress to re-
store our silver dollar through free coinage
privileges to the position II held under the act
OF 1897; and
HeSOtUeu, lIldG d COIlIuittcc vi i've Dc dp-
pointed 10 confer with the friends of tree coin
age who will assemble in San francisco this
week. and to arrange. II practicable, for the
calling of Slate convention, TO be held in this
city at an early date, to formulate an address
on this subject, which shall truthfully set forth
the righteous demands of our peOple for the
guidance Of our delegation In Congress: and
Resolved, That said committee shall take
such o. her steps as may be necessary ana prac-
ticabe to maze known our demands through
petitions and otherwise, and te1secure reple.
sentatives in our behalf in the coming silver
conuention to be held in Chicago.
The following was the committee ap-
pointed: A. BretZ, Judge J. 5. Adams. G..
A. Wetmore, A. Huff and j. l.. Lyon.
The following was numerously signed:
The undersigned indorse the popular move
ment in favor OF free coinage Of silver and the
restoration Of the silver dollar to the position It
held in our currency prior to the demonetiza.
ton act of 1873.
The meeting adjourned to meet at the
call Of the chair.