The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1894-02-15
SILVER TALK IN THE HOUSE.
,,,yp rRrEs TO CLOSE THE DEBATE
oy ms sEIsHiORI9E BILL.

a., Hunter Dem, I'LL rose to a question Of
su..onal priyIlege his vote upon the diamond
..sadule In the Tariff bill having been mis-
..n,sssnted. lie had read by the Clerk news
..nsr clippings and kilograms showing that
s.hod voted to Increase the duty on both cut
and uncut diamonds
NJ. Reed Rep, Mel called attention to the
,.c, that Messrs Quigg and strsus. members
~, from New York. were present, aud
.,,houeh their credentials had not yet been
,..siysd, there was no question as to their
.l.ction. He asked unanimous consent that
,hey take the oath Of ONCE
No objection being made. the members
.l.ct we're sworn In.
A latter from Mr.. Brswiey Dem, & c. was
,..d saying that his resignation as a member
=, the House Of Representatives had been for.
..,d.d to the Governor OF South Carolina.
Nj. Bland Dem. Mo- asked unanimous con-
ant that general debate on the seigniorags
Mi close at 8 o'clock this afternoon. Obiec-
,,on being m ade. he asked that after to-day
.n..ches be limited to twenty minutes. OBJ
action was also made to this. and the House
v.nt into Committee OF the Whole TO con-
slider the bill
Mr. stone Dem.. Ky.l spoke in its favor.
n, object, he said. was to partially supply .
a.aciency which undoubtedly existed In the
treasury, and the declaration made By its OPP
,ousnts that its effect would amount to
larceny. was an absurd and monstrous
,ropo.ition. II every dollar outstsnd-
ine must be redeemed by the Gov
eminent 10 gold there 10 an astounding prob
lam to be solved in the future By those
charged with the administration Of affairs.
The entire question OF redemption should bs
lett with the secretary OF the Treasury and
not with the node h OF tne ,4o,sstions the
regards the material he uses Tor the payment
oinotes presented for redemption. Tho Sec
Congress had refused to afford him any re-
Nj He had been confronted by two
Alternatives allow the Governments
authority conferred upon him and issue bonds.
he held the Secretary blameloss, as he was
so.d the he ss.eon that thers ia plethora Of
wheat possessed the same purchasing power
taxes and living expenses remained the same
agricultural products had steadily decreased
s 20 s was due to the unfortanate system
which permitted a few millionaires to band
themselves together and iorce the oDligstione
q the Goyernpent to be protested or compel
Mr. Bowers Rep. Cal asked II the Republic
can party was responsible for the repeal oil the
Mr.. Stone said that the Dem ooratic party was
responsible because they. wore In power He
but the existing depression had resulted from
long years OF Republican misrule.
Mt. Reed Rep: Me- asked why the Demo
Gratis did not rectify tho errors com mitted By
Mr.. Stone repii ed that this was being done a.
Mr.. Reed asked what progress was being
made 10 this work OF reform.
Mr.; Stone said that 1t would be apparent at
the November elections. when the people
would endorse the Democratic party in their
Efforts to maintain the Goyernments credit. re-
open closed manufactures. and abolish souD
Mr. Walker rep. Massl opposed the bill.
Hs said that there had never Geen q standard
by a grain OF gold. Those who handled the
nose Who sold the minor aarieuf,S f'I pr rod
ncts in the rural districts based their tran sac
lions upon this standard.
Messrs. Kiigore Dem. Tey.l. Livingston
DEM, Arizi interrupted Mr. W.lfsr with a
number OF questions regarding the deprecia-
followed. Mr.. Walker being assured
time spsrt in the discussion. Chairman Hatch
notified Mr.. Walker that there would be OBJ
lections made TO an extension of time. Messrs.
Livingston and kilgore asked that more time
TO allowed. and Mr. Bland said that he was
willing to grant fifteen minutes. but no more.
allowed Mr.. Walker. and insisted on such or.
tension.
After IT had been agreed that Mr.. Walker
the Chairman asked IL there was objection,
Nod consent was given.
Mr. Heed ito Mr. Bland)-We will see whether
you make anything out OF this or not
Mr. Bland-l understand the gentleman from
Maine Mr.. Reed intends to break . quorum
syery time he can get an opportunity.
NJ. Heed-That Is lust like the gentleman's
understanding OF this bill: no understanding
Mr Bland-You know you intend to do IL
Mr.. Reed oh. do not make nero noise.
The ChairmanIThe gentleman from Mis-
n
Nj Bland5Ihe gentleman from Maine is
not In order either
gentleman has spoken his speech thirty-seyen
=, Mr. Bland-I rise to my feet. I do no. cit
DOWN and mouth my speech-
MT keed-iou had better sit down.
Mr. Bland-Well, will sit down. at the re-
You nave had that opportunity once. and /
hope you never will have 1t again.
Inc ChAirmanGIhe gentleman from Massa-
men will resume their seats
MT Bland resumed his seat but In q few
tracts from a speech made BY Mr. Bland the
latter attem pied to Interrupt. and Mr.. Walker
appealed to the Chair for protection. Mr.. Bland
Chair instructed the serg cant at Arms to seat
hun Mr. Walker then proceeded with his
:, Mr., Sweet REP. Idahol favored the bill. Al
not embracing entirely his views, he |
believed i to be step in the right direction.
n3n to-day before the American people.
"a Mr. bowers REP, Cali said that he believed |
ne country could stand S5OUO0OOO addi- |
nonal silver certificates. The Democratic |
party was responsible not only for legislation
snaeted now. but for omissions, As a Rspub-
hean, he was proud OF the record made By that |
pAIy during the last thirty years. and in |
qulIed Il the Democratic party was equally |
proud o. the record m Ade during the past year |
ne : would advocate at all times and under ali |
cneumstanees the free coinage OF silver. he |
would oner an amendment providing for the |
Of postal savings bankA 4
. M broslus tRsp. Pa spoke against the |
onL he said that while a silver certificate |
Alght now purchase an equal amount OF the |
hsTessltles OF life with gold, legislation might
~ necessary to insure continuance OF equal |
pSehAsing power. The declaration OF princl- |
s res contained In party platforms Was super |
h.ieu oy me occurrence OF eVeAtS He did not |
iE ~ action In monetary matters should be |
III tun.veneed by convictions formed a year ago |
Dut y the Impressions OF to-day. The pro-
SOsed Dill was but step bAek ward toward the |
uehRet from which the country had escaped |
ouB aisW m onths ago when the Sherm an act |
repealed he Was unalteIably opposed /
y we luIther issuance OF Inferior money |
rrhieh would add 10 the difficulties attending |
.nS mAlntenAnee Of the parity between gold |
~ snyeI and still further imperil the credit
!. the uoNeTnment. silver did not fall In price
ppeeause Of the decentralization act OF 1873 |
Dut IN spite OF that act. The act itself had |
aYthing whatever to do with the depreciation
ha ~.