Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-29

There are a large number Of men there who
regard the silver question as the most i'm
portant. and with majority so small as
we have there 1t Is entirely within the range
OF possibility that they might defeat the
tariff bill IN trying to use II as means to
secure silver legislation. 1 would not be
surprised II a free coinage amendment
were added to the tariff BILL
A Wide Division.
Mr.. Rayner said that there was wide d.
vision in the party on this question, and
that he saw no way out of it unless there
should be an international convention TO
fix the proper standard for silver. zone
section of the party" he said. ''ls in favor
OF the gold standard and of strengthening
the gold reserve. The other faction IS IN
favor of the silver standard and Of weaken
ing the gold reserve. ! wish we could unite
upon some common basis that would not
endanger the finances Of the country ana
depreciate its currency. l must CONFESS,
in that direction" He said, further. that
he did not believe that the veto could affect
the tariff bill.
AmenabIe to Law.
Mr. Burrows of Michigan said: I'm view
of the money record OF the President / was
not surprised at the veto. The grounds he
assigns seem to me to justify him in with
holding his approval. Politically I think
the veto will still further 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
amenable to It"
SIR. Tracey's Comment.
Mr.. Tracey Of New York: THE veto indi-
Gates that the Presidents determination 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 seignorage before
the seigniOrage has been earned. He ap-
pears not to consider this of great impor
lance. provided legislation is enacted to
enable the Secretary of the Treasury 10
issue bonds bearing low rate OF interest"
Arouse AntagOnism.
Mr.. Cultivate OF Ohio, one OF the demo-
cratic leaders, said:
IF the President satisfied himself that
the bill threatened the financial stability
Of the country and would seriously retard
the revival OF business prosperity he was
justified in the veto. 1t became a question
of right or wrong with him. l think his
delay was due to q desire to hear all the
arguments and to see If there was not some
way to harmonize the conflicting elements
In his party. / fear the effect of the veto
will be to arouse a spirit of antagoniSm to
the administration within the ranks Of the
democratic party, which may seriously in
WITH future InlS would
be unfortunate. Those who differ with the
President upon this question should con-
cede to him as much Of patriotism as they
claim for themselves"
He Is Sorry.
Mr.. Durborow of Illinois: IT am sorry
the President has seen fit to veto the seig-
niorage bill, chiefly on account of the feel
ing that would be aroused in the democratic
party. 1 voted for the measure after voting
against the second section, which, 1 think,
had much better been left out, but II an at
tempt Is made to pass the bill again over
the Presidents veto l shall vote to sustain
the President; and hope that the feeling
at present existing among the Representa-
tiveS from certain sections of our country
will pass away"
Mr.. McGann's Position.
Mr.. McGann of Illinois did not think that
there would be as much harm resulting
from the veto as the general expression CT
opinion seems to indicate. He rather
thought that good might come of II. Mr..
Cleveland did not agree with this action Of
Congress and was simply exercising the
power that is his. IT believe in keeping the
two metals on par" said he. land not
to make any discrimination in favor of sill
yer or gold. 1 am in favor of coming the
seigniorage as a practical business propo-
sition; but / voted against the second sec
ton Of this bill. and will vote against any
dents veto. 1 am not in favor of Congress
giving any authority for another issue of
bonds at this time. 1 do not think it is
necessary"
In the Senate.
The Presidents veto message did not
create any surprise in the Senate, where
1t was generally expected by both the
friends and opponents of the bill. with
few exceptions among silver democrats.
-hrN hod hold L.
that the action Of Congress would be sus-
tained. Expressions were varied. and were,
OF course, in all cases colored by the pre-
elections Of the Senators who spoke.
Senator Jones of Arkansas, a strong sill
yer man. and member of the finance COM
mittee, expressed the opinion that the veto
would give the democratic party great
deal Of trouble, but that It would intensity
the silver sentiment throughout the coun-
try. He also said he thought the action of
the President would result in the early in
PRODUCTION and passage of a free coinage
bill in both houses.
He Was Pleased.
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 Pres
ident could sign the bill with that provision
included"
For Free Coinage.
Senator Dubois, speaking from the silver
republican standpoint, said: "The para
graph recommending bonds is another
evidence that 1t is tho intention of the adj
II inistration to shape the policy of the
government SO as to make 1t necessary to
issue gold bonds to pay the expenses CT
ths govern ment." He said il would be the
policy of the silver men now to pass a free
coinage bill out and out, without attempt
ing TO consult the convenience of the Pres
ident
Senator Frye also observed the recon-
mendation as to bonds, which he Character
lied as cunning" He considered the veto
the correct thing, and said the message
was strong one.
Senator Martin of Kansas found cause for
deep regret in the action of the President
and was sorry he had not seen his way
clear to sign the bill.
Marks the Line.
Senator Stewart said: 1.-THE veto estab-
fishes the charge of the bimetallists that
the policy of the London and New York
gold combination would be carried out by
Mr.. Cleveland. The only condition upon
which Wall and Lombard streets will al
low the United States to utilize the silver
In the vaults Of the government is unlimit-
ed authority to issue interest bearing gold
bonds. The message is bold and STRAIGHT