New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-16
SENATOR ALLISONS VIEWS.
HE BELIEVES THE REPUBLICANS WILL
DECLARE FOR GOLD.
PROTECTION AND RECIPROCITY ALSO TO BE
LEADING FEATURES OF THE PLATFORM
NO DOUBT THAT THE NOMINEE

WILL, BE ELECTED.
Chicago, June Ex-senator w B. Allison passed
through the city yesterday on his way from Wash
ington to his home IN Dubuque. He was unwilling
TO discuss the political situation. and especially his
own candidacy we'll the probable nominee OF
the 81. Louis Convention. and dismissed the latter
subject by saving that the nominee. whoever he
might he, would uYques tionably be elected.
He talked freely. however, concerning tho proba-
bic fnanca, plank of the platform and expressed
the opinion that 1t would be clearcut declaration
for the maintenance Of the present gold standard
He said II was practically assured that the Demo-
cratic party would come out for the free coinage OF
silver at Is to l. and nothing remained for the Re-
publican party to do but TO take bold, unequivoca
stand in opposition TO II and In favor of the main
tenance of the present standard. The Republican
party he said was not enemy of silver but had
always stood for an extended of ii as was con-
sistent with the maintenance of the parity between
the two metals Under its rule silver had attained
TO an extensive use. and the Republican party
favored this use long II did not seem 20 be Il
menace TO the existing standard.
Free coinage at &c TO l. however. without an In
ternational agreement" he said. simply means
silver monometallism. and the Republican party
will never consent 10 be a party 10 such crime
against the financial and industrial forces OF this
country The great business interests or the couh-
try 10 which ii has ever been an answering friend,
look confidently 10 1t now to take its stand une-
ouvocallv for the maintenance Of honest dollar.
and it would be false 10 its glorious record II II
failed in however slight degree. fully TO meet
these expectations There can he no doubt. ether
as TO how the of the Republican party ihlhk
on this question They feel that the party IL facing
another great crisis in It's history. and they are
eager TO see It face it with the same fearlesSness
with which il has faced the many momenious prop
lens OF the past. have no fears myself therefore.
As TO what the 81. Louis Convention Will do ana |
believe its action Will meet with the Endorsement or
the great business Interests Of the country lhde-
pendent Of party affiliations ,,,
THE Convention VIII probably declare Tor a tariif
which will afford the Government sufficient revenue
TO meet IT, expenses. as well a. AFFORD adequate
protection 10 American industries j. VIII also ur-
doubtedly declare for reciprocity. which was pro,
ductive Of such benehCent results TO the commercial
and manufacturing interests Of this country on
these lines think the Republican party Will march
forward 10 a glorious victory in the coming cam
paign" ....-A
Congressman Cousins. Of Iowa. passed through
the city Yesterday on his way from Washington 10
81 Louis He said that Iowa was stu loyal 70 Sena-
tor Allison but admitted. with smile. that u
looked Ike Mckinley. He thought there was niue
doubt that the Convention would decar" clearly
| against free silver.
6'5ngressman s NJ. Stephenson. Of Michigan. who
was registered the Auditorium last evening does
no; fear that a gold platform vii cause IN" loss OF
Michigan 10 the Republicans He is conndent mat
any OBJECTIONS will be more than made up by Demo
cratic votes.