The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-02-15
BLAND WANTS TO VOTE.
yEYfyo 10 EsD YHE DEBATE ON
ms sEfGST0gAGE BfLL.
Tho Republicans, However, Wish 90 Air
Their Views on the subjec - TIT
with Reed-rhe Discussion.

WASHINGTON. H. G.. Feb. li-Aiier
some unimpoftant business IN the early
hours OF the session OF the House to-
aay Nr. Reed called attention 10 the
fset mat Messrs Quieg ana straus. mem
bers-elocs lrom New York. were present
and. although their credentials had no,
vet been received. there vas 20 question
rs io their election. hc asked unanimous
consent thnt they take the oath OF Office
SO objection being made, the members
elect were sworn en-.
letter from Air. BraWiey dem. 5. C)
was read stating that his resignation az
"a member OF the House 0f Representa-
lives had been forwarded 10 The Governor
- South Carolina.
Nlr. Bland asked unanimous consent
that gcncfui debate on thc fflsmoi'Ne
lin close at . O'Clock this afternoon -
lection bcing made. De- asked thar "t'Vl
TO-DAY speeches he limited to twenty
minute. Uhiciu was 0iso made 10
mis- ani ihe House went into COMMIT
tee of tho Whole to consider the hih
Debate on the Seigniorase Bin.
AIR stone Olcm >y) spoke in iis
favor. Ils object nc said was 70 par
fisu, supply "A deficiency which undoubt-
,a-v of the Treasury he said. had strong
a. opposed a bond Issue. bat Congress
had refused 60 afford him any relief He
had been confronted hy two altcrna-
fives-to allow the Governments obli-
cations 20 go TO protest. or 90 use the
authority conferred upon him 20 issue
bonds. lie held the Secretary blameless.
ns DE was forced TO act against his judg-
ment. The prevailing deplorabe financial
condition was due TO the unfortunate sys-
tenn which permitted a few millionaires
90 band themselves together and force
the obligations of the Government 10 be
protested or compel the issuance Of
bonds.
Mr.. Bowers Rep.. Cal) asked II tho
Republican party was responsible for the
repeal OF the Sherman act
Air. Stone said that the Democratic
party was responsible because they were
in power fIe had no disposition 10 shift
che responsibility. but the existing de-
preston had resulted from long years
of Republican misrule.
Mr. Reed asked why the Democrats
dii not rectfy the errors committed by
the Republicans
Mr. stone replied that this was being
done as rapidly as possible.
Mr. Reed asked what progress was
being made in this work of reform.
Mr. Stone said it would be apparent
at the November elections. when the peo-
Ile would endorse the Democratic party
in their efforts to maintain the Govern
ments credit, reopen closed manufac-
tories and abolish SOUP houses.
The Bill Opposed.
Air. Walker CRep.. Mass) opposed The
lIl. lie said there had never been
standard Of value i'm any period of the
worlds history which had not been
ucarured and regulated by a grain of
f1ld. Those who handled the great vol
umc OF commerce i'm the cities. and those
who sold the minor agricultural pro
ducts I'm the rural districts. based their
transactions upon this standard.
Nessfs. Kileore ODcm.. reN). Living
stone Dem, GaD, Bland Opem., MOI.
and smith Dem. Arizo) Interrupted
sir. Walker with a number OF questions
regarding the depreciation Of silver, and
Tor some time a free coinage discussion
followed Air, Walker being assured that
his time would be extended.
After some time spent in discussing
silver Chairman Hatch notified Air
Walker that there would be objections
made 20 extensions OF time Messrs'
Livingstone and KilgOre asked that more
time be allowed and Alr. Bland said that
DE was willing 10 grant fifteen minutes,
but no more. AIR. Reed asked that thirty
minutes more be allowed Mr. Walker.
When Mr. Reed insisted ON such am eA-
tension Mr. Bland sharply exclaimed mat
ne understood the whole matter. as the
gentleman from Maine mover lost am
opportunity 20 break a quorum. An am
rry coll0quv cnsued between Messrs.
Reed end Bland neither of whom FOR
time. regarded the sound OF the saNei
THE Chair called both TO order, ana
directed the Sergeant-at-Arms 10 seat
Mr Bland
An extension Of twenty minutes was
given Mr. Walker, but la few minutes
when Mr.. Walker began reading extracts
from a speech made hy MI Bland thc
latter attempted 20 interrupt him. ana
Mr. Walker appealed TO the Chair Tor
protection.
Air. Bland persisted In his efforts TO be
heard until the Chair again instructed the
Sergeant-at-Arms TO seat him. Mr.. Walk
or then proceeded with his speech.
Speeches Pro and Con.
Mr.. Sweet Rep., IdahO favored the
til Although not embracing entirely his
views. hc believed IT TO be a step in the
right direction. lie considered silver as
the paramount question of to-day before
the American people.
Mr.. Bowers Rep.. CalD followed brief
Is. and said he believed that The country
could stand So.0o0 600 additional silver
certificates The Democratic party was
responsible not only for legislation enact
cd now but for omissions. Re would ad-
yocate at all times ana under all circuln-
stances the free coinage Of silver He
would offer an amendment providing for
the establishment Of postal savings
banks.
Mr. Brosious Rep.. pa) spoke against
the bnl Ho said that while silver Ger
tfcate might now purchase an equal
amount Of the necessities OF life with
gold legislation might be necessary 10
insure q continuance Of equal purchasing
power. The declaration OF principles con
'ained In party platform was superseded
by the occurrence OF events lie did not
believe action In monetary matters should
ho Influenced by convictions formed a
year ago. but by the Impressions Of to-
day. The proposed bill was bat a step
backward toward the danger from which
tao country had escaped only a few
months ago. when the sherman act was
repealed. He was unalterably opposed
= Tho further issuance Of inferior money,
which would add TO the differences at
ieading the maintenance OF the parity
h'i~een gold and silver. and still further
impefh the credit Of the Government.
Silver aid not fall IN price because Of the
onmonetizing act Of 1f75. but in spite OF
mat act. The act itsclf had nothing
Whatever 10 do with the depreciation of
'lNef but the reputation OF that metal
abroad and the cessation OF coin b. the
lAin Union. forced an inevitable reduc-
lion in value.
Mf. Rawlins Dem. Utah) spoke in |
,For ,@For or the bill. but before concluding |