The herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1893-1900, 1895-06-21
ThE SILVER ISSUE


Resolutions
CLEVELAND, June Colt was after
clock this morning when the sub
committee on resolutions of the league
adjourned. Mr.. Blackwell OF Massa-
chusetts presented resolution inclining
very strongly toward gold standa I'd, ana
numerous orther resolutions expressing
all sorts OF views on the money question
followed in quick succession. Senator
Dubois OF Idaho and Mr.. Allen OF Utah
spoke for free coinage at l6 TO without
waiting for the cooperation of any other
nation. AS the discussion progressed the
tendency became manifest to dodge the
entire question by declining TO adopt res
olutions of any kind. resolution was
offered declaring it is not the duty OF the
league to adopt platform for the Republi-
can party, as that important action should
be lett to the national convention which
dominates presidential and vice-presi-
dental candidates.
DUBOIS and Allen vigorously opposed
this resolution, holding that it was the-
duty OF the league to declare its prin
ciples. The gold men spoke in favor of
favor.
The sub-com mittee resumed its session
early after breakfast. The proposition of
the free coinage men was modified into
an address that would prevent the silver
men from offering minority report.
DUBOIS and Allen had to be satisfied to
prevent the two reports going to the full
committee. The subcommittee appointed
Dr.. Robinson OF New York, Senate Du-
bois OF Idaho and Mr.. Hardness of Mis-
souri, as committee to revise the ad-
dress. The revision committee reported
to the sub committee at 10 a. M, and the
discussion on the silver issue was re.
sumed The SUB committee, however
announced that it would report to the
full committee at . p. M, when it was
thought all differences would be adjusted
in the committee room so as to prevent
| two reports being made to the convention
and fight being precipitated on the
| floor. Meantime the silver men OF the
! west called a conference for II o'clock,
when Dubois and Allen will report and
| it will be decided whether they will agree
to com promise on an address CO the peo-
pie instead OF a regular set OF resolutions.
The Tennessee delegation requested ex-
Congressman William K. Moore to pre-
pare an address to the Republican party,
TO be delivered to the convention, setting
forth the claims of the south to fuller rec
ognition by the party.
When President Tracy called the con-
vention to order at IL a. M, the first
thing done was to appoint committee
| to invite ex-senator Warner Miller OF
New York to address the convention.
The committee on credentials reported in
favor of seating both delegations from
Moth Carolina. This was adopted. The
rules OF the Reed house and the Denver
convention were adopted. Warner Miller
then addressed the convention.
Mr.. Miller argued forcibly against the
tariff being taken cut of politics. He
held that the conditions were such as to
prevent it. Any party whose policy Gre
ated deficiencies was failure. The Re-
publicans were not for a tariff Tor revenue
only, but for tariff for surplus also.
His argument for the Monroe doctrine
and the American flag on Hawaiian soil
was vigorously applaudei. He argued
for Sound money" and such organiza-
ton of the banking system as to extend
the circulating medium without depend
ence on government bonds or Issues of
bank notes. He hoped the party would
stand by its record for bimetallism and
parity Of money. He had the fullest con-
tidence in otner nations ccnsenting,
through an international comm ission. TO
the restoration OF SILVER to its old place
as a standard money. and believed il
would be impossibl to bring about such
result without the cooperation of Other
countries Miller wore brilliant Nc
Kinley badge, and in referring to the alb
sence of those who expected to be here
to sound the keynote, be said he would
wear that badge till he reached the New
York state line on his return, and then
| lie would be Tor the empire state favorite.
General Sampson of Arkansas moved to
amend the rules so the election of a Sec
rotary would be referred to the executive
committee. AS that was regarded as a
move to defeat j. T. Byrnes, the silver
candidate from Denver, it created such a
| stir that the motion was withdrawn, but
notice was given that it would be re-
newed. AS the committee on resolutions
was not ready to report, opportunity was
given all to offer resolutions which were
referred without debate.
! Resolutions poured in regarding Gu ba
insurgents, the Hawaiian republic, the
Armenians and all other foreign subjects.
Blackwell of Massachusetts offered reso-
| luton favoring the right of women to vote
| at all elections and congratulatins the
women of Colorado and Wyoming upon
their possession of the elective franchise.
Blackwell also offered resolution ar
raigning the administration for its Turk
ish policy.
Driscoll of Maryland offered a .esou-
ton which he said would change tho
Democratic states. 1t provides for a pro-
tective tariff, reciprocity honest cleo
tions, gold, silver and paper on a parity,
aggressive foreign policy. etc.
frank Gee of Oklahoma offered the fol-
| lowing: eve demand the free and I'M
| limited coinage OF the American silver
| product with prohibitive tariff on
foreign product modified by financial re-
! cIprocty laws.
/ W. 7. Schulz Of New York offered
strong gold standard resolution.
Il. Carr of Colorado offered the resoin-
ton of the silver men given out last
| night
Gould of Massachusetts offered reso-
| luton opposing the flee and unlimited
| coinage OF silver in very strong terms.