The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1895-02-20

W as the secretary 10 ueldy loE Auo lEdN-
ton of n cent? There are times in the
history of nations-In peace as we'll as
war-whcn great consequences depend on
quick action. and he whose hand is pal
sled, or whose foot falters, is not worthy
of the trust" Villas took up the personal
charges that had been made against the
administration.
Squire pointed out that in 1873 a resolu-
ton had been adopted in congress recit-
ing that the coin obligations would be re-
deemed in either silver or gold at the OPP
ton of the government. This, Squire
said, showed that it would be no breach
of honor or faith 10 pay our obligations in
silver.
Villas closed at 5:15 o'clock with brill
liant peroration for sustaining the ma
tional honor and credit.
Platt said tho pending silver bill was
tho most Indefensible bill of the kind
ever presented. l. sought TO double the
value Of silver by delivering 1t TO the
treasury department.
At O'clock Platt was s'ill speaking and
there was no indication of an adjourn
ment or n break in the silver ranks. The
senators lounged about, although num-
ber had gone home, leaving word as to
how they could be hastily summoned.
present fell on the silver msi, as tho OPP
position would have broken n quorum or
secured an adjournment if the silver ma
iority was allowed TO fall off. The oppo-
stion was about to divide it's forces, re-
tanning only tho few necessary to carry
forward tho opposition of continuing the
debate.
Al 6:2) o'clock Aldrich made motion
for adjournment.
Jones called for the yeas and nays with
the apparent confidence of having the
votes to defeat the adjournment. The
motion was defeated. Ayes 10, nays 30,
two more than necessary for quorum.
"In view of that VOTE" said Frye, ~
will ask the senator if no intends keeping
us here all night?"
Jones responded that he expected to Sc
cure vote tonight. He asked that 10
o'clock be fixed as time for the vote.
Chandler objected.
Jones suggested 10 o'clock tomorrow.
Chandler again objected.
Jones offered to make 1t o'clock to-
morrow afternoon as time for the vote.
Aldrich objected.
Jones suggested o'clock tomorrow and
Platt objected.
Then it is evident" said Jones, "that
the opposition does not intend to allow a
vote to be taken on the bill.o
Platt, resuming his speech, spoke aginst
coercion being practced by those in
charge of the bill.
Jones said he was willing to fix the hour
for voting at any time tomorrow, the OPP
ponents of the bill to fix tho time.
Allen declared that no consent could be
| had tonight for any fixed time.
Platt said the senator III charge OF the
bill was going to extremes in trying to
''Sit il out the first night"
Allison urged that the vote be postponed
until tomorrow in order to permit proper
! debate. lie said he would agree to n vote
after fair debate, but no timo could be
set tonight with his consent for taking
| tho vote
| absence of a quorum and the roll was
called. Fifty senators responded, four
more than a quorum. Mr.. Aldrch moved
to go into executive session; lost; seven
short of a quorum.
The senate was thus brought to n stand
still, for although quorum was present,
a quorum could not be obtained for n
vote. Then began the tedious see-saw of
calls for a quorum and then roll call on
the Aldrich motion, and then again for a
| quorum. Each call showed the Same
quorum present, but not voting.
At $50 o'clock, on motion of Jones, tho
sergeant-at-arms was directed to request
the presence OF the absent senators. In
the meantime business was entirely sus-
pended.
At s :5j o'clock business was resumed, a
quorum being secured.
Aldrich thereupon withdrew his motion
for an executive session. 1t was evident
that an understanding could not be
reached.
Wolcott, one of the most active of the
silver men, followed with a resolution. 1t
was as follows:
| Rosoircd. That II Is the sense OF the senate
that the welfare OF the United States requires
the enactment OF law for the free and un
limited coinage OF silver az a ratio OF l6 70 l.
RcsOlucd. That In view Of the fact that TIL,
congress will expire by law March 4, and thai
there are important appropriation bills requir-
ing the attention OF the senate, il is the sense
OF the senate thai consideration Of such Law
be not entered upon at this session OF congress
Jones asked tnat the resolution lie over
Then he added somewhat YEARLY. II
move that the senate now adjourn" This
was the signal for tho close of the con
test.