The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-01-09

of Outraged Democracy"
Washington, Jan. S.-This was the
last day of tbs. general debate on the
currency bill in the House and oDpo-
nents of the measure had tdeir in
nings. All the speakers except Air.
Cox, of Tennessee, opposed il. The
feature OF the day was Mr.. Sibley's
Dem.) Of Pennsylvania, speech. He
attacked the president and arrafgned
the Democratic party generally for
drifting away from its traditional
moorings. His speech created muen
confusion and good deal Of sensa-
ton.
Mr. Tom johnson, Of Ohio. also Gre
ated stir by affirming the proposition
that the bill either created a monopoly
TO issue the legal tender money of the
country or was a failure which would
give dishonest bankers under the law
an opportunity to defraud the govern
men.
Mr.. Bland, of Missouri, made an easA
nest speech against the bill from the
standpoint of free silver.
The first business in the House to-
day Was q resolution from the Con-
mlttee on Rules authorizing the Ap.
preparation committee to insert 4
/ clause in the sundry civil apprODria-
ton bill, authorizing the transfer OF
the military prison at Fort Ledven~
worth, Kan, from the jurisdiction OF
the war department to the department
of Justice. Opposition was made by
BToderick. (ReD) of Kansas. who as
Serted that the House was entitled TO
report on the proposed change for
which he saw no reason. The plan was
explained by Curtis. CRep) of New.
x4rl7c
sent to prison for minor offenses were
subjected to evil association
The resolution, after some debate,
was adopted, 156 to 125.
/ Currency Bill Debate
The debate on the currency bill be-
ing resumed, BeltzhooVer (Dem0. OF
Pennsylvania, gave notice Of an
amendment. 1t proposes a section 10
enable the secretary Of the treasury
TO fund the treasury notes which may
remain in circulation after the 1st OF
August, 1895, which was issued under
the act of February, %, 1865. July IL,
1865, March 8, 1853, and July II. $780,
by issuing bonds to an amount not .ex-
ceeding $500, 100000. redeemabIe at the
] pleasure of the United States after
five years, payable twenty-five years
from the date with interest of 8 per
cent, payable seni-annually in gold
nations, not less than $50. as the sec
rotary may determine, and to be sold
at not less than par, for gold or for
treasury notes.
The members hocked around Sibley
(Dem.). of Pennsylvania when he be-
gan his characteristic address against
the bill. He was appIauded when he
said:
'If ever rebulse 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 government to him
self. The time has come when there
should be something more than brains,
belly and brass to this government"
He referred to George III and said
it had been given out that any one
who voted against the bill would incur
the displeasure Of the king. Four days
after the repeal of the Sherman act,
members had told him that they had
been promised revenue colle0tor5hip5 il
they would vote for repeal.
"Tne gentleman makes a very broad
assertion" said Coombs Dem.), of New
York, and asked Sibley to mention
names.
II went three days ago to a member
and asked him to allow me the privi-
Iege of calling him up here, replied
SibIey. He said: Mr.. Sibley, you will
place me in a bad position with my
constituents But" continued Sibley.
within ten feet of me sits a man who
heard him make the statement that he
had been offered u federal Office for
his vote"
But do you consider it fair" asked
Coombs, with perceptible tremor in his
voice, ''to make so grave charge
against the administration and not
give the names and places in order TO
permit defense?"
PadIocks on His Lips
EVERY man is a guardian of his own
conscience" declared Sfbley. ALREADY
the padlocks have been on my lips TOO
long and I intend to throw them OH
'sWhen were the padlocks put on your
Ilips?" INTERCEPTED Cultivate, (Dem), OF
Ohio.
There was great confusion and ex-
element following the question
IT have not thrown them off be
fore" continued Sibley, because
hoped to see the administrator redeem
= its promise, and did not wish to utter
a rabuke when there was hope Of an
honest performance.
Outhwaite had pushed forward and
| again uttered the question:
WHO put the paddock on your hps?'
Sibley hesitated a moment, and with
increased earneStneSS, said:
;, ] Leu me Tell ll1C SoCiASA~AAASsAAs <N-AA
: not talking today with men who be-
: lieve in going TO hell in d. hand cart
5 instead of to heaven supported by
: truth Let me tell him also that L am
! not addressing men who believe mors
in bob-tai1 flush than a contrtte heart
a shout Of applause and laughter
5 greeted this statement
t Sibley proceeded to relate the eX-
: perience of Dionysius, when he was
. again Interrupted by Cultivate. Was
/, ut Dionysius who put the paddock on
; your lips?"
Sibley made no reply and proceeded
l to address himself to the details of the
pending bill.
Mr.. Sibley was frequently interrupted
by questions and when he demurred
from answering because ne had been
given notice, he said that his time
: would not be extended, although mot a.
man spoke in favor Of the gold trust OF
the world who was not given unlimited
time" Mr.. Pence (Populist), of Colora-
i do, asked that he be permitted to finish,
but Mr.. Cultivate objected.
Scores the President.
eve saw your distinguished execu-
l tive after the election of 1892" Mr..
Il Sibley continued, "hie himself away
I for recreation. Where on earth did ne
{ go? To the classic shores of Hog IS
d Hand. The Bible says that when they
are set at liberty each man will go "a