The National tribune., 1895-07-25

the silver question has made him hosts of
friends all over the Union. During late
sojourn in Northern cities find that the bust
ness men generally regard the free coinage
movement as dead and no longer are appre-
hensiye of any i'll results from that agitation.
The greatest credit is everywhere accorded Mr..
Carlisle for the important part he took in COM
batting and routing the advocates of free
silver"
Secretary Hoke Smith has come ont in 4
letter explaining his change of views on the
silver question. He says, referring to Septerl-
Der, 1890, that his personal opposition to the
Sub Treasury scheme WAS then well under
stood. . was giving most Of my attention TO
professional work at that time, and supposed,
without thorough investigation, that the free
coinage of silver would carry the value of the
silver bullion coined into dollar TO par, and
also keep silver and gold dollars upon parity,
with equal purchasing power. Since then
have given the subject much more study, and
being thoroughly satisfied that the free, un-
limited, and independent coinage of silver at
the ratio of 16 to would result in silver mono
metallism, have for several years openly op-
posed it."
Secretary Smith has now gone on trip
through Georgia to speak on the money ques-
ton. He says he hopes TO accomplish for sound
money in Georgia what Secretary Carlisle
secured in Kentucky, and TO this end every
arrangement has been made TO have him ad-
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Tho action OF Representative Lawson, of
Georgia, in coming out against the free coinage
Of silver, 16 to j, is regarded as a matter of
considerable importance to the sound"
money cause. The Georgia delegation has
stood solidly for silver in Congress, aud Law
son is one of the prominent men of the delega-
ton. His conversion to the side of the Ad-
ministration has been thing of slow growth,
and his public announcement is significant as
well as important. He is q man of influence
in his section of the State. The Administra-
ton people regard this rs great triumph and
think it indicates that the sound money senti-
ment is growing rapidly in the South.
New Jersey Democrats here predict lively
contest over the Governorship in that State.
The Democrats will probably nominate Chan
cellor McGill, of Jersey City, while the Repub-
lican nominee will be Representative Kean
who is well known in this city. IL is claimed
that although the State went Republican in
the last election, the outlook for the Democrats
is considerably brighter, with every prospect
now Of success.
The single-tax men feel confident OF secur-
ing firm hold upon Delaware, and will con-
cenirate their entire strength in that State this
Fall. The project has met with the general
approval of the single takers throughout the
country, and over 200 letters from prominent
people have been received upon the subject. A
number of large subscriptions payable month
ly and in bulk sums, have been promised to as
sist the cause. Between so and 80 public meet
ings have already been held in the State. with
an attendance ranging from 80 to 600 persons.
Hon. Charles l.. Henry, who will succeed ex-
Representative Byuum in the next House. WAS
in the city last week, and had much TO saw
regarding the Presidential and other phases of
NV PNA'tiNal c4AhdbtOu oSD. @1aETisOn NJ as.
without doubt, lie said. more popular than ever
in Indiana. and he thought the ex-President
could have the Indiana delegation solid at the
next Republican National Convention. Nc.
Kinley aud Reed had large number of strong
adhcrents. but he did not know that either of
them had taken steps toward securing any
support there The Indiana delegation of the
coming Congress was, be understood solidly
opposed to the free coinage Of silver
Mr.. Henry will doubtless be valuable ac-
QUESTION TO the next House. he is bright
lawyer, of medium age aud shrewd and care
ful observer He is citizen OF Anderson, Ind,
and was prominently connected with the de-
velopment Of the gas belt, particularly in and
about his native town. lie served one term as
State Senator.
Ex-senator Frank Hiscock was interviewed
here last week, aud stated that although there
were differences in the Republican party in
New York State, they were not material Be.
ing asked If the Republicans would have a
candidate in the next Presidential Convention,
he said that they would, and Levi p Morton
would be their choice, for he was the favored
one OF both factions. While New York had not
been so much Of a pivotal State as in past
years, still the fact that she was united upon
a certain candidate would give him great pres
tige. Mr.. Morton not too old, as some had
said; he was and had been in excellent health.
and capable OF a great deal more hard work
The party was not considering second choice,
80 confident was it in the selection of Co..
Morton.
complete renovation OF the Senate and
House chambers has been going on during vaca-
uon time. The Senate especially will have in
stituted in it q number of changes that will be
welcome by our Legislators. There will DO
better light better air. better furniture and
altogether more attractive surroundings than
ever before. About 100000 volumes of official
documents have been removed from the yaulted
rooms OF the endorsement, where many of them
have been decomposng for years, and spreading
their musty doors through the chambers and
Hobbies of legislation and creating an un-
healty atmosphere. They have been taken to
q warehouse. Improvements have been made
life at the Capitol. Regular Senatorial chairs
viii be placed in the chamber. some of which
nave had a history. IL there bad been Sena.
torial chair behind Mr.. Calls desk on that
cver-memorabie occasion. the gentleman from
Fiorica would never have been able to so far
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