The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1895-01-09
He Riddles the Currency Bill Of
MIR. Carlisle.
PUTTING A PREMIUM ON DISHONESTY
The New Measure Carries a Scheme by
Which Unprincipled Men Can
Steal Riches.

Ing the prospects for the passage of the cur
| rency bill.
MIR. Carlisle renamed in Speaker Crisp's
private office throughout the afternoon and
saw those most active in support of the Dill.
No effort was made TO conceal from him the
doubt the House managers had as TO the pas
sage OF the BILL
Mr.. Carlisle was apparently as hopeful as
ever. however. and expressed the belief that
the bill would pass. Messrs Hall of Missouri,
Cox of Tennessee, and other active supporters
of the bill pointed out 10 the Secretary the prob.
able tactics Of the combined opposition. This
was the first attempt to defeat tn rule closing
debate and failing in this to move to strike out
the enaeting clause. The names OF the proml-
nent Democrats and Republicans who had COM
bned on this line of opposition were given dur
ing the discussion Of the plan. They included
the Democratic members from New York,
Pennsylvania, Texas and Nebraska, represent
ing The extreme Of Eastern and Western senti-
mert on the currency.
The friends of the bill reached the under
standing that they would meet the fight on the
rule by insisting caucus was binding In mat
tiers Of parliamentary procedure even though it
was NOT on the merits of the bill.
Late in the day draft of special rule was
proffered. 1t fixes the final vote for next FRI
day afternoon.
The debate until then Is TO be under a five
minute rule. The special rule will be offered at
the opening of the House tomorrow.
This was the last day of the general debate
on the currency bill in the House
and opponents of the measure had their
innings. All the speakers except Cox OF
Tennessee opposed IL. The feature OF the day
was Sibey's 3D. speech. He attacked the
President and arraigued the Democratic party
generally for drifting away from It's traditional
moorings His speech created much confusion
and a good deal of a sensation. Tom johnson
OF Ohio also created a stir by affirming the
proposition that the bill either crea ed mo-
nOpOly to issue legal lender money OF the
country or was failure which would give dis.
honest bankers under the law an opportunity
TO defraud the Government Bland Of Missouri
made an earnest speech against the bill from
the standpoint OF free silver.
The first business In the House was resolu-
ton from the Committee on Rules authorizing
the Appropriations Committee TO insert clause
in the sundry civil appropriation bill autboriZ-
Ing the transfer Of the military prison at Fort
Leavenworth, Kaps., from the Jurisdiction Of
the War Department to the Department OF JUS
tice. Opposition was made by Broderick (R.)
of Kansas. who asserted that the question had
been before the Military Committee and he
commended the House was entitled TO report
reason. The plan was explained by Curtis Or. J
of New York, who contended that soldiers sent
to prison for minor offenses were subjected to
evil association. The resolution after some de-
bate was adopted. 1856 to 1876.
The debate on the currency bill being re-
sumed. BeltZhoover D.) Of Pennsylvania gave
notice OF an amendment. II proposes a section
10 enable the Secretary of the Treasury to fund
treasury notes which may remain in circula-
tion after the LIST OF August, 1895, which were
issued under the act of February 20, 1863
July II, 1852, March 3, 1863, ana July IA.
1890, by issuing bonds to an amount not ex-
ceedlng 100000, 900. redeemable at the pleas
ure of the United States after five years. and
payable twenty-five years from date, with in
terest at per cent, and payable Semi.annualy
in gold. The bonds are TO be OF sneh denOmina-
lions, not less than $50, as the Secretary may
determine and TO be sold at not less than par
for gold or for treasury notes.
The members tiocked around Sibley Cd Of
Pennsylvania when he began characteristic
address against the bill. He was applauded
when he said: III ever rebuke was needed
to one who has attempted TO trample down the
prerogatives of the people. it Is needed for him
who has attempted TO usurp this entire Gov
eminent TO himself. The time has come when
there should be something more than Drawn,
belly and brass TO this Government"
He referred TO George III, and said IL had
been given out that any one who voted against
the bill would incur the displeasure of kings
Four days after the repeal of the Sherman act
members had told him they had been promised
revenue collectorsnips IL they would vote for
repeal.
1.-THE gentleman makes a very broad asser-
tion," said Coombs D) of New York, and
asked Sbey 10 mention names.
al went three DAVIS apO 10 a member and
asked him to allow me the privilege of calling
him up here" replied Sibley. HE said: MIR.
Sibiey. you Will place me, In bad position with
my constituents but" continued Sibley, with
in ten feet of me sits man who heard him
make the statement that he had been offered
Federal Office for his vote"
"BuJ DO you consider IL fair" asked Coombs,
with percepnble tremor in his voice, "to make
so grave eli lrge against the administration
and not have names and places In order to per.
nit defense?"
Every man is the guardian Of his own con-
sciene," declared SlDley. ALREADY the pad
locks nave been on my lips TOO long and l In.
tend TO throw them off,"
"When were padlocks put on your lips ?" In
terjected Cultivate Cd of Ohio. There was
great confusion and excitement following the
question.
II have not thrown them off BEFORE" con.
tlnueQ SlDley, because hoped to see the
administration redeem its promises, but / did
not wish to utter rebnke when there was hope
of an honest performance"
Cultivate had pushed forward and again
uttered the question, "Who pnt padlocks on
your lips?"
Sbey hesitated aImoment and with increased
earnestness said: LET me tell The gentleman
am not talking to-day with men who believe
in going 10 hell in a hand-cart instead of to
heaven supported by the truth Let me tell
him also that / am not addressing men who
believe more In a boD-tail flush than contrite
heart"
A shout of applause and laughter greeted
this statement. Sibley proceeded 10 relate the
experience Of Dionysius when he was again
interrupted by Cultivate. "Was 1t Dlonysius
who put paddock on your lips?' Slbey made
no reply and proceeded to address himself TO
the details OF The pending bill.
Sibley was frequently Interrupted by ques-
lions and he demurred to answering because,
he sad his time would not be extended, al
though mot man spoke IN favor OF the gold
trust OF the world who was not given Unlimited
time"
Pence Pop) OF Colorado asked that he be
permitted to finish. but Cultivate objected.
1--WE saw your distinguished executive after
the election OF 1892" Sbey continued, "hie
himself away for recreation. Where on earth
did he po2 To the classic shores Of Hoo Tel.