The record-union., 1895-05-17
special to the REcoRp-UNroN.

Favor or Free Coinage
Snecial to the RECoRD-UNIoN.
SALT LAKE. May 16.-The silver con-
ference met in its second days session at
$50 A. NJ, and Immediately went into
executive session to consider plans OF
action. Various suggestions were made,
summarized as follows:
The Montana delegates, consisting OF
Messrs. Merrill, Sargent and Rlckford,
were all of the same opinion as to the
plan, agreeing that honest money leagues
should be organized in every precinct,
county and State. These leagues should
agree to a specific plan of raising money
TO distribute literature throughout the
Middle States. All prominent mining
companies should be asked to pay certain
assessments per month TO aid IN the
work.
Mr.. Borah of Idaho agreed in the main
with the plan proposed. de was opposed
to any partisan work. lie was RepuD-
lican, but henceforth would not support
his party on national issues unless IL hao
both a candidate and platform in favor OF
silver at IL to l.. He was afraid OF man
who was afraid to declare himself as De-
ing absolutely for or against silver.
Mr.. Bryan of Idaho wanted the women
and children to organize and help as well
as an organization of all silver men with
in their party lines, but to have them
stand ready at the tick OF an instrument
TO swing into line, irrespective Of their
past party affiliations.
MIR. Hip of Nevada was in favor of
having four big masses, 10 be held IN
different parts OF the y United States within
the next six months. he stood ready at
the opportune time to leave his party
(DemDcratic) if il failed to do the proper
thing in 1896.
Governor Prince of New Mexico wanted
headquarters opened in New Ork City
10 distribute propaganda, and to hold
meetings, to be addressed by prominent
men irrespective OF party, who should
talk exclusively on honest money. he
said that Senator Teller and Messrs
Thomas and Patterson OF Colorado repre-
scented all parties, and If tEey could be
persuaded to address such meetings 1t
would be a great help. With the same
line followed by each State. prominent
orators OF all parties would address Last
ern audiences on the subject OF honest
lnoney' VS.. Cleveland's sound money"
In literature he favored Coin and Arch
bishop Walsh's "MouometallIsm anu
Bimetallism."
Robert Snider of West Virginia was in
vited to address the conference. lie said
West Virginia was for silver, and that
the Democracy of the country was hot
Cleveland Democracy. The South here
tofore had faith in their leaders, but, hav-
ing been betrayed by Carlisle and others,
the people Will be heard from in the con-
vention of 1886.
MIR. Chambers of Utah was in favor of
devising ways and means to raise money
to distribute ehonest-money literature and
hold large meetings in Eastern cities.
Senator Clark of Wyoming was in
favor of campaign OF education, and
agreed with Mr.. Morrill, as TO the details.
But he favored concentrating the work in
the Mississippi Valley, rather than in
New York, with the producers or Iowa,
Illinois and Indiana. He concluded by
saying: IF we succeed, like Monte
Cristo, the world will be ours"
Congressman Shafroth of Colorado was
in favor of lighting from the jump, and
declared that henceforth each political
party should instruct its delegates TO the
National Convention to retire unless they
secure a candidate and plank for silver.
Governor Adams OF Colorado said it
was easy TO win battle at the confer
ence, but that the silver men would not
lind Chinese army or Ii Hung Chang
to fight. They will meet the finest
equipped army in the world, with the
money power of the world behind it. and
ali inducements in faver of gold. AS TO
literature he wanted the people to read
and understand the Constitution OF the
United States aud the money of efferson
and Hamilton. He wanted big parade
in New York City, with gigantic labor
parade, to march silently and without
1urore through the streets, but with two
banners, the American flag and motto.
"We want the money OF the Constitution
gold and silver"
AnndaH
wanted the battle fought within party lines
at present, with q notice of change OF
base in case of failure, but that notice to
be given to States rather than national
conventions. He agreed with Senator
Clark, and wanted the propaganda con-
centrated at present in the producing
States.
Mr.. Light of Colorado thought that the
New England States were as ripe as the
Middle States for conversion; consider
able interest had already been awaKened
in Massachusetts. He was in doubt about
Texas being very strong for silver. DE
wanted money to pay for literature rather
than have it given away, ana suggested
that financial army might be organized
to battle tor honest money. lie SAID ne
had been engaged since January lst In
distributing Coins Financial School," !"
and had sent out over 6,OOO copies. From
his large correspondence he was con-
WINGED of rapid change OF sentiment III
New England among all classes, ana
thought the people there were wiling 10
buy their literature. His correspond
ence also showed that the people OF
Kansas, Nebraska and Arkansas felt un-
able to buy the hook, but they would read
them if furnished. His plan for imam
cial army contemplated the enrollment OF
all in each State in favor OF the honest
dollar. They should say: Il hereby
enroll myself member OF the nn-
ancial army during the campaign tor
honest money, which snail continue
until silver Is restored TO the position 1t
occupied un0er Jefferson, jackson and
Lincoln. l also agree to pay monthly
into the campain fund the SUM OF -"
He believed million members could be
enrolled, and il they paid only twenty
five cents. il would provide a fund of
$50, 900 per month for the publication and
distribution OF literature, which would
be more effective, if sold at very low
price. This army should be at once or
ganized and put 10 work. It would re-
suit in organizing the mass of voters in
every State in the Union. The Western
army would raise money 10 carry on The
Eastern anipaigD, and the Eastern army
would distribute that literature.
Mr.. Young OF Washington wanted to
create an Executive Commitiee with
headquarters at Chicago or some .other
large city, and tiunnce Committee 10
report 10 the Executive Committee. He
wanted to get literature ct once anu dis
tribute 10 the producing classes.
Colonel Winston of " ashington favored
national non-partisan organization, aud
precinct silver ticket put out within
each party III the several states.