The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-05-05
THE BIMETALLIc CONGRESS.
Views OF Senators Voorhees,, Hill, Al
Hson and Morrill,.

WASHINGTON. May 4.-The interna-
tional bimetallic congress in England con-
tinues TO be the subject OF much favorable
common at the Capitol. Senators and Rep
resentatives who assisted in the repeal Of
the Sherman act take even greater inter
est In II than those who resisted repeal,
and express themselves very freely as in
hearty sympathy with the movement.
Senator Voorhees, said OF the conference:
1T is a step in the right direction 1t
shows that the idea is alive and
ing great respect. 1t indicates that the
nations will not long consent to the con-
tinued disuse of silver as money and points
TO the restoration OF free coinage. II silver
should continue to be denied its right as a
money metal it will be at the behest of the
money power the world over and at the
expense OF the laboring and producing
classes. i expect the issue to be met, es-
pecially in this country, at a very early
late and in a very determined manner. Let
me say also that / look upon the recent
repeal Of the Sherman act as a movement
In the direction Of free coinage and the
fun uss of silver as money. / look FOR no
Immediate result from the bimetallic con-
yention in England. but 1t shows that the
subject is alive and at the front among
able and thinking people. In that respect
"a COHNcullOu Will De OF use 10 the friends
OF silver money. The friends OF silver
reonsy have no occasion 20 be discouraged.
The people ave a way Of determining
great questions at the proper time and un-
der fitting circumstances which cannot be
resisted L look for a general. strong and
popular movement on the subject, such
that when IL comes 1t will defy the opposi-
ton Of the money eenters and the power
OF money. 1 hope TO live TO take part in
this movement when 1t shall come" Asked
II he thought this movement would take
place during the present session OF Con-
not
Senator Hill said: IT Joined In the cable
) gram To the bimetallists or England be-
cause l desired to encourage them in their
earnest Efforts 10 promote the cause Of a
6Ouble standard. The best interests of the
world viii be subserved by making gold and
silver the standard money or all countries.
The best thinkers. the best writer's, the
gradually but surely realizing the fact that
a single standard OF gold means the i'm
and thai some adequate relief from present
conditions Is essential. An international
agreement between the leading nations
recognizing silver as standard money with
gold is the goal 10 reach which every effort
should now be made. II is feasible; IL Is
mote the interests OF Great Britain as well
as those OF every other great commercial
\ country. There are some indications that
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bimetallism- 1t Is the duty OF this gov
eminent to pursue that course which will
surely hasten the day when bimetailism
shall be an accomplished fact. II the pres
ent administration does not shape its ruI-
ing In that direction the people VIII select
one that will Bimetallism either by In
ternatonal agreement or Independently. II
necessary. Is 10 be the great issue of the
future"
Senator Allison, who was a member of the
last international monetary conference. said
or the present movement: The conference
In LONDON Is significant as respects it's
membership and as respects the strong
utterances favoring the full use of silver
as money. II shows the growth OF public
opinion IN Europe in favor OF the internal
tfona! use OF silver as money OF full legal
tender. / notice that leaders OF public
opinion In England are in full sympathy
with the conference. i have faith that
when opportunity Is given the growing SEN
tiTnent In favor OF the full use OF silver
Will md expression at the elections in Eng
land, Scotland and Ireland when a dissolu-
ton takes place. as n will be impossible
10 keep this question out OF the campaign"
Senator NORTH said: Il am glad to OBJ
serve the movement I'm Englan in the
interest OF bimetallism, and / think there
IS some ground for the hope that some
thing may be accomplished. / doubt very