Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1894-03-30

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,ba, thew might defeit' the tariff bill in
irving TO use II as 'Nmeans TO secure
silver. legislation. / would not be sur
n,Iaed ~ a free-coinage amendment were
added TO the tarin Dill.
PARTY DIVISION.
Mr. Ravner said that there was wide
division in the party on this question,
and that he saw no way out OF II unless
there should be an international conven-
ton TO fix the proper standard for silver.
zone section of the party" he said. Is
I'm favor OF the gold standard. and OF
strengthening the gold reserve. The other
faction is In favor OF the silver standard,
and of weakening the gold reserve. |
wish we could unite upon some common
basis that would not endanger the
finances of the country and depreciate
ia currency. / must confess. however
that | see no prospects or hopes in that
direction" He said, further, that he
ala not believe that the veto could affect
the tariff bill.
CRUELTY TO ANIMALS"
Mr. burrows. OF Michigan. said: 'Tn
view of the money record OF the Presi-
dent was not surprised at the veto.
The grounds he assigns seem to me TO
iustifv him I'm Withholding his approval.
3 Politically ! think the veto will still fur
ther demoralize the Democratic party.
Were there any law in the District Of
Columbia prohibiting cruelty TO animals,
II seems to me that the veto message
would make Mr.. Cleveland clearly amena-
bic 10 II"
TRACEY OF NEW YORK.
Mr.. Tracey. Of New York: The veto
| indicates that the Presidents determina-
| ton is not to approve any legislation,
which. in his opinion, might result in
| driving gold To a premium. Some surprise
| will probably be felt that the President
does not condemn the idea OF coming the
! seigniorage before the seignlorage has
been earned He appears not TO consider
! this Of great importance, provided legis-
lation is enacted to enable the Secretary
Of the Treasury to issue bonds bearing
a low rate OF interest
NO MORE BONDS.
| Mr.. BRYAN. Of Nebraska, said that the
! veto would stimulate the cause OF free
/ silver. The friends OF silver" he said.
"who were deceived into voting for the
/ repeal Of the sherman law Will be anxious
! to put themselves right with the people.
! believe that free-coinage bill will pass
| both houses Of Congress-
What effect will the veto have on the
party"
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| two thirds OF the electoral votes which
elected Mr.. Cleveland only six votes were
/ cast I'm the House and Senate against the
/ seignioraga bill This IL n significant fact.
! The question Is which IA Democratic. the
! position Of the States electing Mr. Cleve-
lend. or the position Of Air. Cleveland.
which Is supported only by those states
which gave their votes TO Mr.. Harri-
son?
Mr. Cleveland has raised a question
which must cause trouble In the party
until there is an absolute and definite
settlement That is, whether the govern
ment shall give the option 10 demand
| gold 10 the holders of notes. or whether
that option shall be held by the govern
ment. As long as by the Treasury CON
struction the option Is given 70 the holder
OF the note, no amount OF bonds will
protect the gold reserve. AS soon as the
principle Of bimetallism l. restored and
the option exercised by the government
. there will no longer be need OF bonds"
DO you think this Congress Will au-
thorize the issue Of bonds
40. sir, ! DO not"
IL THE SENATE.
The Presidents veto message did not
create any surprise In the Senate, where
II was generally expected by both the
friends and the opponents Of the bill,
with a few exceptions among silver Demo
Gratis. who had held on to the last 10 the
hope that the action Of Congress would
be sustained. Expressions were varied.
and were Of course in all cases colored
by the predictions of the senator's VINO
spoke.
Senator Jones, OF Arkansas, strong
/ silver man, and n member OF the Finance
/ Committee. expressed the opinion that
the veto would give the Democratic party
q great deal OF trouble, but that 1t would
Intensity the silver sentiment throughout
the country. He also said he thought
the action Of - President would result
I'm the carly Introduction and passage OF
"a free-coinage bill in both houses.
Senator Smith. of New Jersey, was, on
the contrary. pleased with the message,
and said. knowing the Presidents record
as he did, he never apprehended any
+ other action on his part
The second section was very faulty.
said he. "and never believed the Presi-
dent could sign the bin with that pro-
vision included"
FOR FREE COINAGE.
Senator Dubois. speaking from the silver
| Republican standpoint, said: The para
| etaph recommending bonds is another
| evidence that II is the intention Of the al
ministration 10 shape the policy of the
/ Government so as TO make it necessary
| 10 issue gold bonds TO pay the expenses OF
the government" lie said il would be- the
policy Of the silver men now 70 pass
a free-coinage bill out and out. without
/ attempting TO consult the convenience of
the President.
Senator Frye also observed the recon-
| mendation as 10 bonds, which he chdrac-
l.. old h
veto the correct thing. and said the
message was strong one.
Senator Martin of Kansas, found cause
for deep regret I'm the action of the Presi-
dent. and was sorry he had not seen his
way clear To sign the bill.
\ SQUARE ISSUE.
Senator Stewart said: "The veto estab-
fishes the charge Of the bimetallists that
the policy Of the London and New York
cold combination would be carried out by
Mr. Cleveland. The only condition upon
which Wall and Lombard streets VIII al
low the United States 10 utilize the silver
i'm the vaults OF the government is un-
limited authority to issue interest-bearine
gold bonds. The message Is bold and
straightforward. All the cant and subter-
fuge by which leaders Of the Democratic
and Republican parties have obtained the
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the policy OF gold contraction and bonded
slavery is declared TO be the unalterable
policy OF the administration.
The bimetallists have charged that such
a policy was intended by the gold combi-
nation. and that both Of the old parties
were under the control of that combna-
tion. The denial Of that charge has main
tanned the gold party in power for twenty
years under the aliases Republican and
'Democratic' II party lines are strong
enough TO bind the people OF the United
States TO gold contraction increasing the
national debt. falling prices, and hard
times, the reign OF the gold kings Will be
perpetual / thank Grover Cleveland for
making the square issue so that the ques-
ton can be tested whether the ties OF
party are stronger than the pangs OF
hunger"
Senator Mills, Of Texas. said he did not
care 10 express any opinion OF the veto.
"a GOOD MESSAGE"
Senator Washburn. Of Minnesota, said:
'It is a good message. 1t is straight
from the shoulder. There is no fnesse
or anything like quibbling or lodging.
The President discusses the matter as he
always does questions Of this kind"
SENATOR BERRY SORRY.
Senator Berry, OF Arkansas. said Il
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