Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1893-09-14

WASHINGTON, Sept 2.-The convention
called by the New York board of trade aud
transportation on August 81 to consist OF
delega atos appointed by the various CONNER
cial bodies throughout the country, for the
discussion of the financial and industrial
troubles, called to order at noon to-day
by Darwin II. James president OF the Now
York board OF trade and transportation.
About l25 delegates were present, pretty
evenly divided between the East and West
More than 1900 invitations had been issued
20 which at least 800 replies were received.
or these replies but one advocated the con-
tiuued purchase OF the Silver bullion. The
others favored unconditional repeal.
On motion of Mr.. Dolan of Lawrence,
Mass, a committee on credentials consist
ing OF 10 members was appointed.
Mr.. Smith of Lowell, Mass, moved that
a committee on rules consisting of five dele
gates be appointed.
Mr.. Dolan suggested that before the com
mttee was appointed credentials should be
examined and the authority of delegates
tabllshed. This suggestion prevailed and
the committee on credentials went into ses
sion, after which recess was taken.
Wnen the convention reassembled the
committee on credentials reported that II
! States, including the District of Columbia,
were represented by 115 delegates appoint
ed by SO organizations.
| MIR. Tucker OF Philadelphia moved as an
amendment that the rules goxerning the
national board of trade shall sisvern this
convention. This would limit debate to 10
minutes, with an extension to 20 minutes
| by unanimous consent. After discussion
! e.
A permanent organization was effected
by electing officers with e1-Gov. L. O.
Stannrd of Missouri, president One vice.
president from each State representa- in
Guiding Charles f. Adams of Massacbu-
setts, president of the State board Of trade,
and Hon. W. +. Chandler of Concord,
| ~ II.
Ex-senator n. p. Hill of Colorado was
| formally invited to occupy one hour in nd
| dressing the convention. Mr.. Hill spoke in
favor Of bi-metallism and against the re-
peal of the purchasing clause of the Sher
man act.
II. X. Slnytoa of Lawrence, Mass, re
piled to Mr.. Hill and gave reasons for urg-
ing the repeal of the silver pur-
chasing clause of the Sherman act.
He considered the annual gold produc-
tion of $20, 900, 600 sufficient to supply
-
standard basis.
The convention adjourned until p m.
At the evening session the commttee on
resolutions mado q report which was
adopted-lS5 to ). Tho resolutions ascribe
the recent financial distress to the con-
tinued pnrchass Of silver bullion;
commend the presidents message and
the action OF the House in passing the
repeal bill; urges the Senate as delay or
failure by it to repeal the purchasing clause
will plunge business interests into still
more serious crisis; declare that the only
action which it is desirable for Congress
to take at this time, is the un-
conditional repeal OF the pur
chasing clause, and recommend the ap-
pointmeut of an expert, non-partisan com
mission to suggest further needed financial
legislation. The convention adjourned, af-
ter authorizing the president to call another
nesting when he deems proper.
Lack of omcial Brazilian Intelligence
WASHINGTON, Sept 12-In tho absence
of definite oIiic a advices as to the Brazilian
situation, the State department and navy
departments are acting on press reports con-
cerning the troublous times in Rio Janerio.
The navy department has given up hope of
hearing from the United States cruiser OF
Rio, and actilg in the belief that the vessel
proceeded direct to Moutevedio from the
! Barbados, a cabl3 has beeu cent to the
former place, addressed to the Charleston s
commander, directing him to report his ar
rival by telegraph and wait orders. This
action has been taken in anticipation of So
rious results from the brazilian revolution.
1hs white IIouaa Bnby on tho ScaIos.
WAsmNGroN, Sept, II. esintsresting z
csremony OF weighing the White House
baby has taken place with all the eclat at
tending such an .event. Tho scales showed
just niho pounds and "a quarter. 1t was
stated at the White House to-day that both
mother aud child continue to do well.