The record-union., 1896-10-23
ACTIVE COUNTY CAMPAIGN.
Ex-senator Dray Speaks on the Money
Question.
Republican County Candidates Will
Speak Here on Saturday
Night.

The Republican Army and Navy
League gathered in force at the }
street headquarters last evening to
hear the financial question presented
by ex-senator F. r. Dray, and listen
to an excellent address by William
SIMS, candidate for the Assembly from
the Twentieth District.
AS sauce for the occasion MeSSrs.
conn, kidder and Crocker sang cam
ialgn song and responded to an encore,
after which the President, George M.
Mott, introduced Senator Dray, whose
logical and forcible argument on the
financial question held his audience to
the end and drew forth generous ap-
plause
The policy of the Government in re-
gard to the finance, Mr.. Dray said, was
curiosity, and yet was perfect. There
is in circulation to-day eight different
kinds of money, either of which is
worth it's face value, because 1t is Sc
cured. The greenback is at par be-
cause the Governments promise to pay
in gold is being kept. The Government
would exchange gold for greenbacks on
demand, and this security gave the pa
per it's value.
The banks in Sacramento yesterday
made shipments of silver to the SUBJ
treasury at San Francisco, and the
Government exchanged gold for it. 1t
had been the policy of both the Har-
rison and Cleveland administrations to
keep silver at par by redeeming it with
gold, when presented, but let the Gov
ernment withdraw this security and
the banks will be obliged to dispose
of the accumulated silver at the mar
ket value, which is but little over one
half the value stamped upon the COIN
1t is not the stamp of the Govern
ment that fixes the value-the Govern
Inent is unable to fix the value of any
commodity, and both silver and gold
are commodities-but by amply secur-
ing it the Government might fix the
value at any figure desired. It is Sc
curity which places the bank rote at
par, and it is security which makes the
silver dollar worth 100 cents-not the
stamp fixed upon 1t.
The price of silver in the markets of
the world is unsteady, much more even
than lead, and to-day the value of lead
is more fixed and stable than that of
silver. Any one might be convinced on
that point by reading the daily market
reports: Silver fiuctuated lead
Steady"
William Sims, candidate for the AS
sembly, followed with a ringing speech
in which he dealt with both National
and State issues. He was roundly ap-
pauded at each point, and evidently
left the impression that he is the right
man for the right place
PERKINS INDORSED.
The Republican County Central Com
rnittee met last night and indorsed
George c. Perkins for United States
Senator to succeed himself. The fol-
lowing preamble and resolution was
adopted:
Whereas, We confidently believe
that Senator George G. Perkins is the
choice of the people of Sacramento
County for reelection to the office of
United States Senator from the State
Of California; and whereas, we have
unbounded confidence in his honesty,
integrity and ability: therefore be it
Resolved, That we, the Republican
County Central Committee of Sacra-
mento County, do hereby request that
the nominees of the Republican party
Of Sacramento County for the legisla-
tive offices be requested to publicly in
dorse and favor the candidacy of
George c. Perkins for reelection to the
United States Senate"
The resolution was signed by A j.
Bruner, a. j. Rhoads, F. A Daroux,
w. II. Govan, George Egan, P. G.
Tiehl, G. c. McMullen, NJ. Stevens, Will
lam Lanphrey, r. NJ. Richardson and
r. J. Murphy.
COUNTY CANDIDATES.
The Republican county candidates
spoke at the Slough House last night
where they had a large meeting. At
the close Of the speaking a dance was
given, and every one had a good time
J.. B. Heath, proprietor of the Slough
House, had made arrangements for en-
tertaining a large number of guests
and there We're refreshments enough
for ALL
Tonight the county candidates will
speak in Gait, and tomorrow night In
this city. There will be a parade of
uniformed clubs and citizens, and all
are invited to participate in the dem
onstration.
Next Monday night the candidates
viii visit Antelope, on Tuesday Walnut
Grove, on Thursday the Union House,
and on Saturday they will conclude
the campaign at Elk Grove.
Judge A. B. Hunt of Alameda is
also making a canvass of the county
anu is being greeted with large meet
ings On Wednesday night he spoke
al rankin. last night at CORTLAND,
will speak at Walnut Grove tonight
and tomorrow night at Isleton
MEETING AT ELK GROVE
Last night the people of Elk Grove
were specially favored. They were ad-
dressed by Hiram w. Johnson and
Hon. Charles T. Jones. two of the
ablest and most eloquent speakers in
this part Of the State.
1t is reported that large number of
voters who had intended going to Gait
TO hear NJ. de Vries were so well en-
tertained by the two Sacramento ora
tors that they forgot about the Gait
trip entirely and remained to listen to
arguments for protection and sound
money.
NINTH WARD.
There will be a meeting of the Ninth
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