St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1896-02-15
SILVER BILL BURIED
ONLY NINETY VOTES IN THE HOUSE
FOR SENATE SUBSTITUTE
BOND BILL.
CRISP MADE A STRONG PLEA,
ADVANCING ALL THE ARGUMENTS
KNOWN TO ADVOCATES OF
FREE COINAGE.
DALzELL CLOSES THE DEBATE,
After Mr.. Turner, of Georgia, Has
Been Allowed to Reply to His
Colleague.
CRISP MADE A STRONG PLEA,
DALzELL CLOSES THE DEBATE


WASHINGTON, Feb. 14-The major
ity against silver in the house today
when the final vote was taken on con-
currence in the senate free COMA ge
amendment was larger than that of
yesterday in committee Of the whole.
Yesterday the motion to concur was de-
feated, 100 to so, majority of 10;
today it was beaten, 215 to 80, major
ity of 125. The vote today was g rec
ord-making vote. and counting the
pairs, but 81 out Of 356 members were
unaccounted for. Perhaps a few alb
sentees lodged, but most of them We're
unavoidably absent, and were unable to
secure pairs. The silver men who yes
terday predicted much greater show
Ing of strength today were again dis
appointed. The "sound money leaders
had been disposed to concede the silver
forces 100 votes. An analysis of the
vote today shows that 1S4 Republicans
and 81 Democrats voted against con-
currence, and So Democrats, 25 Re-
publicans and Populists for concur
renee. Congressman Towne was the
Oiiiy ISPlSSSHldllN1 Ol luG Sldl6 OIL
Minnesota who voted for the
senate free silver coinage amend
ment to the bond bill. All of the
other Minnesota congressman voted
against that proposition.
The debate which preceded the vote
was Of an interesting character, but de-
void of any sensational features. The
galleries, as usual on a field day in
the lower branch Of congress, were
crowded to the doors, and quite a num-
Der of senator's sat through the five
hours debate. Secretary Herbert was
also present. Ex-Speaker Crisp pre-
sented the closing argument for the
silver men, and was replied to by Mr..
Turner, Democratic colleague from
Georgia, in a two-houc speech. The
personal rivalry between the two lead
ers of the opposing factions of the DEM
ocratic side of the house added to the
interest of the occasion. Mr.. Dalzell
Pa.) closed in behalf Of the Repub-
1icans. The partisans of the respective
champions missed no opportunity to
acclaim their approval when telling
points were made, and at the close the
honors seemed even.
Mr.. Crisp Oem., Ga.), representing
free silver, said this was an economic
question, and no matter what views
the members might have entertained in
the past, he assumed that in casting
his vote today, each member would do
so conscientiously, in accordance with
the dictates of his convictions.
CRISP ON FREE SILVER.
Mr.. Crisp opened his argument proper with
the familiar words: I'm 1873 congress de-
monetized silver" At the very Threshold
OF the subject he said this was denied, and
it was also denied that up to 1873 we had had
bimetallism in this country. He quoted
Baron Rothschild's statement that prices
were regulated by the aggregate amount of
the circulation, gold and silver. Prices were
fixed by the amount of primary money in
the world. If the standard in England was
gold, in France silver, and in China silver,
the measure of values would be the COM
bined amount of both gold and silver circu-
lating as money. If a metal were made
money by. law, demand for that metal
would be treated among all the people, and
its value would necessarily increase with the
increased demand.
Here he read from statements made by
Senator Sherman in 1875 that the demoneti-
cation of silver had caused a reduction of its
price and had created mad scramble for
gold on the part of England, France and
Germany, which had appreciated It's price
and had induced fall in prices throughout
the world. He read from Mr.. Balfours
speech of the 18th inst, in the English paria-
ment, attributing the decline of agriculture
and the artificial demand it gave to silver
countries. Mr.. Balfour had also declared
that the obstacles to reform came not from
abroad. but were put forward at home Con-
tinuing, Mr.. Crisp affirmed the existence of
we'll defined purpose by those in authority
both here and abroad, to depress the price
of silver in order to prevent RECOMMENDATION
He cited Secretary Carlisle's refusal to give
silver for gold in 1909 fba civ
was needed for the redemption of the treas
ury notes. and his course a few months
afterwards in redeeming those notes in gold.
''WHAT KIND OF JUGGLING IS THAT?"
he asked. "What sort of friendly treatment
of silver is that?" (Applause.) He then di-
reeted his attention to the manner in which
the parity between the metals had been
maintained. Every obligation of the govern
ment, bonds, greenbacks and treasury notes
was payable in coin. If that was not true,
and they were gold obligations, why did
not those who believed that have the courage
to say so, and save the taX-ridden people
millions in interest? In February 1885, con-
gress could have saved the people 10000, 900
in interest by authorizing gold bonds.
Congress refused said Mr.. Crisp. Eve
paid 900 for the privilege of paying in
silver, and now you attempt to deny our
right to do So" Applause)
'fMr. Speaker said he continuing ga
few days ago our condition was pitiable The
greatest nation in intelligence and trade, we
had just applauded to the echo the presi-
dents message warning European powers
they would not be permitted to secure lodg-
ment on the American continent. The rever-
berations of that applause had hardly ceased
before the administration, with shaking
knees, was Historically calling on congress
for help. 1t was feared that Great Britain
would take all our gold. We were absolutely
helpless in the face of the enemy. Yet you
now want that condition perpetuated.' (Ap-
plause.)
Coming down to the practical question
whether the United States could independ-
emily maintain with free coinage the parity
between gold and silver, he said there was
no difference of opinion; that it could be
accomplished by an international agreement.
AS an historic fact, France had maintained
the parity for seventy years. If four or five
countries could maintain parity, it was
conceded that law could effect the result.
How powerful must state be then to effect
that result. He quoted Mr.. Sherman and
Mr. Carlisle (when he was in the house, to
the effect that the united action of several
countries could sustain silver.
In conclusion, Mr.. Crisp declared that
If the United States would but assert
it's political and financial independence,
prosperity would return, and continue
the heritage of our people.
Mr.. Crisp spoke an hour and half
and was literally applauded when he
sat down.
REPLIED TO BY TURNER.
Mr.. Turner Dem., Ga.) was then, at
the request of Mr. Dingley, recognized
for an hour Mr. Turner in Oneninp