Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1896-04-05
THEY ARE CONTENT
WESTERN MEN SATISFIED wfrn
THE cokyEnEsoH.
Eastern Press Has siisreprcsented
the Eject of Action Taken by
Philadelphia Manufacturers

Washington. April s.-whiie the ac-
tion Of the Manufacturer club Of
Philadelphia In defeating a resolution
offered pledglng the club TO the free
and unlimited coinage OF silver. Is
causing considerable rejoicing among
the ROldbugs, II does not disturb the
Western senators. The Eastern papers
have been busy making mountains out
OF mole hills, In regard TO the matter,
claiming that the Western senators
misrepresented the members OF the club
and gave out misleading accounts OF
the proceedings OF the conference held
some time ago between the silver
senators and delegation from tho
club. The only thing given out by the
Western men In regard to the CONFER
ence was the bulletin OF the proceed
ings, which claimed nothing. The man
ufacturers came here soley on their
own invitation. and without solicita-
ton. Many OF them tried In every
way they could think of to get tho
senators to agree to allow the tariff
bill to become law. They offered moth
ing ana demanded everything.
The Western people told them that the
tariff bill would not become a law this
eession. That even II II passed the
senate, there was no assurance that
the president would sign Il and on the
contrary, there was every reason to
believe that he would veto II. They did
not ask the manufacturers to support
the free coinage Of silver. and, In fact.
made no proposition whatever 10 them.
They did, however, say In no uncertain
terms that there would be no tnriff leg
ialation at this or any future session OF
congress until the silver question was
settled. and that the manufacturers
could rely upon It.
They called their attention to the dif-
ference in exchange existing between
China and Japan and the gold stand
ard countries and showed 10 them that
no tGriff viii could be built high enough
enough TO shut out the Asiatlc Invasion
and that nothing but the adjustment OF
this difference in exchange by the free
co 1ldrswevconeofwrvd eobhcolelrpri..
coinage of silver could solve the prob
lem.
Nothing further was done at -
conference and the silver men made
no attempt 10 influence the action OF
tile delegation. OF 10 seek another con-
ference
They nre the masters OF the situation
and time win prove II, The inanufnc-
turers throughout the country, nre not
as concerned about who Will be the Igc-
publican nominee, as they are about the
attitude OF congress respecting this
question. While they may believe gem
orally that Mckinley Will further their
interests moro than any other candi-
date. they are sure that any other man
mentioned Tor the presidency on the
Republican ticket. would ba more than
fairto .hem.F But they have "a f,,cc the
silver senators. who can grant or deny
them any legislative relief. for they
hold the balance Of power and II the
Philadelphia manufacturers think they
tave Given silver a black eye. they Will
flnn that they are very much mistaken
befora the battle Is over.
In speaking Of the action OF the club.
Senator Teller said.
II am not surprised az the action o.
tue firt. never thought shat the
club was for silver. or the gentlemen
who came here. some wore for free