The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1896-12-02
A NON.P ARTISAN MEETING.
business Men Meet to Discuss Lea l..
islation Affecting Finance.
A GENERAL CONVENTION IS CALLED.
ee' 1" indianapolis January ),
-'"rrcncy and Ranking Re-
forms Deemed Necessary.

anu commercial bodies OF sixteen cities Of
Tue central Western States met this after
noon In the Century club rooms n, tho
''enhisoh ana issued call for National
convention OF the commercial bodies of the
country TO meet in this city January 5
1886 Tor the purpose OF taking action to-
WARD securing froil congress a remedy for
the Ills attending the present currency and
banking system The meeting was non
partisan in its character.
W. II. II. Miller. ex-attorney general of
the United States. after referring 10 the
ooun'ry's financial condition. said:
ne remedy tor this condition OF things
Is mainly with the States. The National
government can by legislation deal with
tne subject only within very narrow limits.
what kind of legislation it requires. wheth
Ut penal or civil or both, and what change
VI direction II any is needed In the courts is
III The nature OF prescription rather than
oi diagnosis, and hence not within my
province. one thing, however, is clear
lhis remedy must be furnished or consc-
/ quences not to be thought of with COM
piacency are not remote You. gentlemen
III your several localities, can help us to
ihausurate this most necessary movement"
John r. Wilson OF this city, who was
secretary OF the National democratic con-
vention. was then introduced and made
the principal address of the day. 1t was an
able paper and was warmly appauded.
Mr.. Wilson outlined the origin of the
movement, discussed the need of currency
reform and why the commercial classes
should make this lead, stated why the
movement was in the right direction aud
then coming to the reason why congress
should welcome such aid said,
we believe congress will welcome all
intelligent aid In dealing with the reform
of the currency. 1t is unfortunate. but true
that our National congress each year eN-
hibts an increasing inability to logislate
efficiently concerning such matters. This
is not due 80 much to the want OF talent IN
its membership, but rather 10 the enormous
and constantly increasing mass Of routine
business, prevalence of party spirit and
domination OF party methods, which In
legislation consume time in manonVeflng
to obtain advantages for the next cam
paign together with the prevailing mode OF
committee action under set OF rules
which no one seems to be able to reform.
In conclusion Mir Wilson suggested what
should be the character and composition
of the commission
Mr. Smalley OF st. Paul then introduced
resolution calling a conference oi repre-
seh'A'lNes VI Voii,'',ol Si"i ,,l, in
cues OIL over .o'Voo 'huao.,"i,,S ~ V,i
Ihoiahapohs' ms plousn' 'o.'n ,',,,,
cradle discussion as 10 the r'PIesent"t'oh'
etc. and the chairman llhaIiy nppol'teu
committee OF i've 10 prepare u propos''''''
The committee reported the ioiio"Hs
Resolved. That II. Is the Sens" Oh 'nis
conference that general convention OF ,he
representatives OF the commercial bodles
OF the country should be held at some con
vonient time and place FOR the purpose OF
suggesting such legislation as may In their
| judgment. be necessary 10 place the cur
roncy system Of the country uron sound
aid permanent basis.
Resolved That an executive committee
consisting of one member from each OF the
commercial bodies represented ut this con-
| ference shall be appointed by the chairman.
which shall take charge Of and arrange ali
the preliminary details demanded BY the
cali This dav made for convention of ,he
commemorative of the commercial bodies
NJ the country Including the nrinting and
sending o,t ~ tho cali securing a oonvan-
,ion halI Tor Tho nro,nises and doing ,,,,,t-
o,,ar ,,,a,. ha ,ncdssary IN ne ,,yuai oo,,rso
of s,,cb rrooantiros n ,ivo offoc, ~ ,ha
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Ae a. III i.u,n"a, 'o'is '"nua's ., io''.
appointed, consisting OF one member from
eerh poay represented, 10 decide as TO 'h'
,"'i "A| NV HNt"liS VI Nh' 'oHN'HiloH, as