The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1896-02-04

of one-Senator Jones, of Nevada, vot-
ing with the Democrats for the
substitute and all the Repub-
licans present voting against it.
Senator Wolcott of Colorado was the
only Republican absentee and he was
recorded as voting against the substi-
tute
Senator Jones of Arkansas, the only
Democratic member not present, was
recorded as voting for ii.
The substitute agreed to is in the exact
words of the silver substitute for the
bond bill which passed the senate
on Saturday. It provides for the
free coinage of silver at the
ratio of IL to /; directs the immediate
coinage into standard dollars of the sill
yer seigniorage in the treasury accumu-
lated by the purchases under the Sher-
man act; prohibits the issuance of
tional bank notes of a smaller denomi-
nation than $40, and directs the secre-
tary of the treasury TO redeem green
backs and treasury notes in either gold
or silver exclusively at the option of the
secretary and to reissue greenbacks
The meeting of the committee did not
last TO exceed half an hour and was de-
void of feature beyond the offering and
adoption of the substitute. The Repub
licans brought up the tariff bill and ex-
pressed a desire 10 get it out of the com
mittee in some shape. When Mr.. Vest
proposed the silver substitute it was
remarked that the senate had
already been through one silver
fight this session and the belief was OK
pressed that another could avail little or
nothing. When. however, the vote was
taken and the result known, the Repub-
licans made no effort to delay the report
to the senate.
hal
clearing away routine business and
then Dir. Morrill,, chairman of
the finance committee. secured
recognition to report back the tariff
bill He read in u somewhat tremulous
voice the original title and then the new
title as reported, San act to provide for
the free coinage of silver" etc.
Mr., Morrill, smiled as he added, II am
disposed in presenting this to add the
conclusion of official proceedings in
NJ Massachusetts,, and N ~ God save the
commonwealth l was not in favor of
the action by the committee on finance.
but now that the bill is here l will en-
deavor to call it up tomorrow"
There had been much confusion
through the chamber, but the re was a
hush as Morrill, proceeded and general
laugh at his reference to the Massachu-
sets proceedings.
Mr.. Quay had remained standing
while MIR. Morrill, spoke and at
once followed with motion to
recommit the bill and substitute
back to the finance committee with
instructions to report the original bill
and amendment separately. Mr. Quay
made the motion with evident feeling,
each word swapping out with emphasis
Mr.. Hill called attention to the fact
that the motion was irregular during the
morning hours and the presiding officer
sustained the point.
Then" said Dir. Quay, 81 ask unani-
nous consent that this bill be referred
back with Instructions"
Il object at this time" interposed Mr.
Hill, and Mr.. Quay's proposition was dis
posed of for the time being.
As soon as the action of the committee
became known it was recognized that the
fate of the bill depended largely upon
the way it would be received
by the silver Republicans. The
report proved a complete surprise to
them and was unfavorably received with