The advocate., 1894-02-14

whose reputation as o champion Of "a free bal
lot and fair connP for the negro, in certain
parts Of these United States, is somewhat
dimmed, risking even a secretary of state that
negro woman thousands Of miles away may
have her vote counted as cast
On minor matters Of trade such as the
tariff,we have insisted on an American policy;
but on the weightier question, that which con.
trolls all industry and commerce. we have
made an abject surrender to foreign domina-
tlon. few years ago one Of the most effect
| i've political rally1ng cries was, "Let me know
what England wanvs and I am prepared tc
shut my eyes, go the other way and know that
I am right in the interest of America" few
short months ago and these same states
men (?), with voice, pen and eyes wide open,
are ready, willing and anxious to follow where
England points the way. Why this change?
Ex-President Garfield said truly, "Whoever
controls the volume of currency is absolute
master Of all industry and commerce" Thomas
Fl. Benton said, "All property Is at their mercy"
When we permit any foreign power or inAu!
ence to dictate our legislation on this most
important subject we are no longer free peo.
| pie. At the special session Of congress, called
for that purpose in August, 1893, we made that
ignoble surrender to the money power Of
Europe. Think for moment of the humilia-
| ton Of this great nation sending representa-
tives to beg Of the nations Of Europe their
permission to us to legislative for ourselves as
we thought best; to use the products of our
own labor as would best serve our own in.
| terestsl
| ATV 10 rON
The result of the conference was that the
representatives Of "the pauper labor Of
Europe" refused to grant our humble petition.
Metaphorlcally speaking, they slapped US in
the face our government thanked them for
the privilege, and are preparing to turn the
other cheek also. The verdict of all patriotic
American citizens must be, "8erVed as right"
Suppose, once more, we repeat the farce and
send our representatives over to Europe to beg
their permission to make our own medium Of
exchange, what are the prospects of their
granting our request?
On page 10, of the report of the conference,
we find the following from Germany's repre-
sentative: "The imperial government has pre-
scribed the most strict reserve for its dele
gates, who, in consequence, cannot take part
either in the discussion or in the vote upon
the resolution p esented by the delegates of
| the United States" Not much announcement
from Germany. Austria-Hungary would take
no part "Holland would not enter into bl-
metallic union without the full and complete
participation of England" Then what Is the
prospect for England's consent?
| Their representatives said, "Our faith Is that
Of the school Of monometalism pure and
simple We do not admit that any other than
the single gold standard would be applicable
to our country" 1t might be worth while to
consider why 1t would not be applicable to
Great Britain. In reply to an inquiry as to
what the government was doing towards Sc
curing another conference, that grand old
man, William E. Gladstone, premier of Great
Britain, said: "Whst is the use? What do we
want with 8 bimetallic convention? 1 am
afraid to undertake to state what the amount
| Is, but very large amount Of money is due to
the people who live within the United King
dom from people who live without the United
! Kingdom. 1t should estimate it at f2OOOOOO,OOO
-10OO0OOO,OOO Of American dollars. I admire
the philanthropy Of gentlemen who would
make gift to our debtors Of that amount,
but do not see what cause we would have to
congratulate ourselves, though may see some
reason why the rest of the world should con-
grstulate itself"
admire man who will stand up for his
country first Great Britain Is creditor
country. They are interested in getting as
much of the products of labor as possible for
the dollars due them, and the grand old man
islands up" for his constituents and his coun-
try. We are debtor nation. The duty Of our
statesmen should be to "stand up" for the in
terests Of Americans, that our debts might be
paid with as little Of the products Of labor as
| possible. How Was IL In the IInitad sLataa