Evening star., 1896-11-30
SENATOR CHANDELIERS PLAN
The Effort he Thinks Should Be Made for
International Bimetallism.
A Resolution Should BE Passed Au-
thorixing a Conference to Con-
slider the Subject.

Much interest will attach to what Sena-
tor Chandler had to say to a Star reporter
today as to the best plan. in his estima-
ton, Of securing bimetallism. Briefly, the
New Hampshire Senator proposes to push,
at the coming session of Congress, reso-
tuition providing for an early conference of
the nations on the subject of the money
metals.
He does not propose to wait until Presi-
dent-elect Mckinley is inaugurated, as he
thinks that would delay matters. He be-
ueves that il a resolution providing for the
appointment of a commission goes through
at this session 1t will be signed by Presi-
dent Cleveland, who would probably leave
the appointment of commissioners until
the new President came in.
Fully Expresses His Views.
1.-The article in the London Magazine"
said Senator Chandler. fully expresses my
views. The victory for the republicans in
the last election is being misrepresented.
1t was not victory for the gold standard.
as is being claimed in many quarters.
The republican party is not for the single
gold standard, and the gold standard DEM
oorats who aided in the election of Mckin-
ley must not think so. Folr-fifths of the
people of this country favor bmctallism
and the rcmoretiZation of silver, and the
party which adopts the single gold stan
dard will have reason to regret it.
In the New York Sun of November 1S
was an editorial stating that bimetallism
is myth, and that II will never be adopt
ed; also that the money plank of the re-
publican platform never intended that any
effort should be made to secure this. The
financial plank of the st. Louis platform
was honestly put there.
l do not believe that it was the intention
OF that convention to bunco the people or
them.
committed to an earnest effort to secure in
ternational bimetallism, and no time should
be lost in getting to work along that line.
President-elect Mckinley, in his letter of
acceptance, committed himself TO the same
effect, and l believe he will do all he can
to carry out the plank of the platform.
The people must not be misled, and am
certain that it is not the intention of the
new President or his party to do SO.
Mr.. ChnndIer's Plan.
What is your plan for securing bimetal-
lsm?'
Il want to see an early international con-
ference of the nations to consider the ques-
ton of international bimetaliism. If some
thing is not done soon along this line it will
not be long before the nations of the earth
will divide on the question.
Some will become silver standard ma
tons and others gold standard. In the
gold countries silver will become COM
modify, and in the silver countries gold
will become commodity. l think that
resolution should pass at the coming ses-
sion of Congress providing for a commits
s:cn l. represent this country in speedy
conference with the other nations. and
that the commission should be composed of
honorable men who will not let the matter
drop.
This resolution could be passed and be
ready for Mr.. Mckinley when he comes
into office. There is no use in putting the
question off until next summer or next fall.
The sooner it is decided to do something
the better. l do not see how there could
be any opposition to this. l do not believe
the silver republican Senators would op-
pose this course. They want bimetallism.
They do not believe ii can be secured by
international agreement The appointment
of this commission would test the matter
OF whether IL could be secured. 1t would
give thcm the opportunity they want. On
the other hand, if it is shown that the re-
publican party is making a strong effort
TO carry out its promises to the people. and
should secure action favorable to silver. ii
would be strengthened and would become
more than ever the party of the people"
Senator Chandler believes that President
Cleveland would sign resolution of the
kind proposed to offer at the coming ses-
siCn- He does .Qt believe Mr.. Cleveland
would undertake the appointment of the
commission Mr.. Chambers idea of i'm
probability CT improbability of securing in
ternational agreement would be reached
before the next election.
If it is delayed year or more nothing
will have been done by the time of the
next election, and then, he says. the repub-
lican party will have to go before the hi
metallists of the country with a broken
promise to explain.
Senator Chambers idea of the stand of
the silver republicans is thought to be
correct one. Senator Teller and Senator
Squire who has arrived in the city, and the
other silver men, will be compelled, II is
thcl ght, to give international agreement
a test before they can make good asser-
lions that it is an impossbility.