Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1896-01-29

on the Solo rock. NO danger threatens
us from without.
The passing of resolutions reported
by the committee can do no good and
perhaps little harm, but their introduce
ton only adds another faggot to the
fire which ought not to be permitted to
burn. From point of view which
am presenting, the diplomatic CORES
pondence, was. on our side, unneces-
sarliy irritating. The message of the
president was lll-advised and the crea-
tloh OF commission with no facilities
for investigation not shared by us all
ana without invitation by the parties in
interest, was hasty and premature
we have made II infinitely more diff
ficult for Great Britain to accept arbi-
tration by our demonstrative diplo-
macy and volunteer commission, and
we are drifting into a position where
Great Britain's refusal to arbitrate, and
she may lawfully refuse, will be consid-
cred not as demanding from us a digni-
fed and earnest protest.
But whatever the cause of the upris-
Ing or the merits of the dispute my at
tention at this crisis was diverted to
another channel. France Is sister re-
pubic and although most of her colo
mes nave fewer rights than Cuba she is
yet entitled to every consideration and
sympathy because of her form of gov
eminent Germany has furnished US
hundreds Of thousands of worthy citi-
zens who are "a credit to the republic;
Russia was our friendly ally in the late
war. And yet, Mr.. President, when
read that all these governments, France
Germany and Russia had allied them
selves together against Great Britain
and that the people of those little is
lands, comprised by the inviolate sea,
were marshalling their armies and as
sembling their navies, ready, undaunted
to race world in arms, unyielding and
unafraid, thank God that / was of the
race. Mr.. President we will protect our
country and our country's interests
with our lives but we wage no wars
Of conquest This republic stands fac
ing the dawn, secure in Its liberties con
scious of It's high destiny.
Blood Is thicker than water, and un-
I'll some Just quarrel divides us, which
heaven forbid may these two great ma
tons OF the same speech and lineage
and traditions stand as brothers, shout
der to shoulder, in the interest of hui
manity"
When Senator Wolcott closed there
was round of applause in the galleries
which the vice president quickly
checked, Senator Woleott was sur
rounded by his associates from both
sides Of the chamber and from the
house, who congratulated him on his
speech.
Senator Pugh succeeded in having his
resolution taken up, and Senator Hill
offered an amendment providing that If
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at parity with gold the United States
bonds now payable In coin shall be paid
in standard gold coin whenever de-
manded.
Senator Hin spoke briefly against the
resolution.
Senator Teller followed on the fnan-
eial situation
At o'clock the Pugh resolution was
displaced and the bond silver bill was
taken up, Senator Teller continuing his
remarks. The senator said that gold
was now at premium. The
banks had practically suspended pay
ment Of gold. 1t was a commodity
bought and sold,
Senator Allen asked Senator Teller If
he Agreed with his party associates that
the depression was due to the tariff |
Leg zlation.
Senator Teller replied that he did not. |
Senator Allen further asked If Senator
Teller thought any real differences ex-
st5d between the republicans and the
democrats on the financial question
Senator Teller said the difference was
20 slight as to be hardly detected on the
gold senator,
The senator, proceeding, said that the
gold element in the senate and In the
country had never yet presented a mon
atary system. The four senators rep
'esenting the gold element on the
nance committee had never offered a
ystem.
Senator Plat said he would suggest
/ system, namely, the payment of Gus
oms duties in gold.
Senator Teller said this showed the
ntire absence of any philosophical
system. Here was a PROPOSE
ion which would destroy the parity of
he metals and yet 1t was offered OFF
land by member Of the finance com
nittee. 1t indicated that place on the
nance committee did not necessarily
tive man a complete knowledge of
nance
Senator Teller arraigned the policy of
ssuing bonds with view, he said. to
building up a permanent bonded debt
o be borne by posterity.