Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1895-12-26

mality of a roll CALL Friday passed the
bill already adopted by the house OF
representatives empowering the presl-
dent to appoint commission to de-
termine the Venezuelan British Guiana
boundary.
The action was the elimination OF a
debate adding memorable page to
congressional history. 1t was a day
notable for speeches by notable men.
The subject of war between the United
States and Great Britain was the pre-
vailng theme which found expression
In lofty patriotic sentiments, in stir
ring appeals for preparation and de-
tense, in graphic portrayals OF the hor-
rors of war, and at times in defiant
warnings to the people across the
water. At all times during the hours
discussion the galleries were beseiged
by an eager crowd whose patriotic i'm
pulse found frequent expressions in
applause.
The most notable utteranccs Of the
day were those of Sherman, Teller,
Mills, Lodge, Plat, Turpie, Chandler,
" nlLG. NJdllItSp YAH anu o"NNtti ~ 'Sp
resenting three shades of political
sentiment, and yet in the main uni
form in urging support OF the presi-
dent and in vigorous assertions of the
Monroe doctrine; and, if need be, any
action essential to maintain the ma
tional dignity.
There were strong expressions also
against the panic in American stocks
and securities which, it was said, the
London commercial houses were seek
ing to bring about. Throughout the
debate there was an undercurI ent of
feeling that, while the country would
not shrink from war, if it must come,
that such calamity was not imml-
nent
At 4 o'clock Nj. Morgan uneXpect-
edly withdrew his amendments to the
bill, leaving it in it's original form.
There was no demand for u roll call,
rs the sentiment of the senate was
clearly unit, and by a loud viva voce
vote The bill was passed without Il
dissenting vote,
The passage of the bill was not, how
ever, the only exciting event OF the
day for at 4:30 y. m, the president $
message, urging the gravity of the
financial situation and calling on con
gress not to adjourn for the holidays
until relief was afforded, was pre-
scented to the scnate.lts reading was
followed with close attention, but the
senators were absorbed with the SUR
ring events of the debate and adj
journed without immediate considers
ton of the message. The message was
as follows
In nv first annual message the evils
OF our present financial system were
plainly pointed out and the causes
and means for the depletion OF the
, governments gold explained. 1t was
therein stated that after all efforts
had been made by the executive
branch of the government to protec'
our gold reserve by the issuance OF
bonds amounting to hore than Slo-,'
600 600. such reserve Inca amounted tt
but little more than $I9, 100000, that
about $4,000, 900 had been withdrawn
| from the reserve duIEg the monlf
F, next previous to tn" date OF that mes
sage and quite heavy Withdrawals tol
SHIPMENT in the Immediate future
were predicted. The contingency
Z then feared has reached us, and the
Withdrawals Of gold since the eommu.
g nication referred to and others thai
appear inevitable threaten such a."
! plCtion in our gold reserve as brings
us face to face with the necessity o
further protection. This condition II
intensified by the prevalence IN Ger
i, tain quarters OF sudden and unusua
apprehension and timiduy in business
c circles. We are In the midst OF an
other season OF pcrplcXtty caused b,
our dangerous tatuous financial oper
;, ations. These may be expected to re
eur with certainty as long as there :!
no amendment in our financial sys
tenn.
| ask ut the hands of congress sucI
: prompt aid rs it alone has power I
give to prevent in time OF fear and ap
y Piles interest and the public funds O
e the impairment of our public credit /
1t the effort by executive action TO re
d liove the danger OF our present con
!, tingenCy.
e If in this particular instance on
Ie predicament is nj all influenced ny tn
/ recent insistence upon the position "
II should occupy in our relations to cel
y tain questions concerning our toreis
policy. this furnishes Il signal and III
prcssiye warming to the patriotic SCI
timent of our people of an inadequat
substitute for sound financial polio
n or course there can be no doubt
any thoughtful mind as to the con
plete solvency Of our nation, nor ga
al there he any just apprehension TN
l. the American people Will be satlsh'
nf with less than the honest payment
re cur public obligations in the reco
10 ni7ed money Of the world. We shcu
IN rot overlook the fact. however, III
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