The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-12-09
GENERAL CALL ISSUED.
Currency Reform Convention will Meet in
indianapolis.

The execution committee In charge OF the
arrangement for tho currency reform con-
vention to meet at indianapolis January IL,
agreed upon the following form to call;
Tho representatives OF the boards OF trade,
chambers of commerce and similar CONNER
cial bodies Of the cities of Chicago, st. Louis,
Cincinnati, Milwaukee,. Minneapolis, st Paul,
Louisville. Columbus. Cleveland, Toledo.
Grand Rapids and Indianapolis. in confer
encc assembled at the city OF indianapolis on
the first day of December. 1896, after due de-
liberation, do here y call n non-partisan con-
vention, to meet mt the city OF OF Indinnapo-
lis on the 18th day of January, 1897, to be
composed of representative business men
chosen from boards OF trade. chambers OF
commerce, commercial clubs, or other SINH
lar commercial bodies In cities OF 5000 or
more inhabitants, according to the census of
1890, the basis OF representation to be as tab
ulated and according with the population OF
such cities, for the purpose OF considering
and suggesting such legislation as may In
their Judgment be necessary TO place the
currency system Of the country upon sound
and permanent basis. In behalf OF this call
the conference submits that the fact that nee
essity for such Legislation exists Is generally
conceded by business men.
1t Is the right and the duty Of the busi-
nese men of the ma ions In matter OF such
vital business concern to render to this cause
all the aid which their experience and knowl-
edge can afford. They owe 1t TO themselves
as citizens OF the republic and as matter OF
business and self-preservation. to participate
actively, and, we believe, efficiently in this
movement. The business men have been ac-
cuscd of neglect OF political duties; In or din
AIRY times there may be- some foundation for
this charge but at every critical iuncture in
the history OF our country when the nations 8
perpetuity, honor or general welfare was
seriously In dan or they have in the spirit of
enlightened patriotism risen TO the full meas
ure Uf their duty and we believe that the
painful experience Of the country under the
existing laws on the subject OF the currency
admonishes the business men that we have
reached point where 1t Is their duty to take
and make an active part in helping to solve
the great questions involved.
And we have right 10 believe that n con-
vention composed Of broad-minded and en-
lightoned business men, so earnest in the pur-
suit OF truth that party considerations will be
forgotten, conNening in the spirit OF enlight-
ened patriotism, can and will do much in
helping forward wise and sound solution OF
the currency question. We are also justified
In the light of the recent presidential election
in saying that the voters of the nation are op-
posed to any pan Of currency reform involv-
ing the use OF any money which will place In
jeopardy the honor or the credit OF our coun-
try. Accepting these "a conclusions from the
recent manifestations OF public opinion, we
cordially and earnestly invite your organiza-
ton to choose and send with proper creden-
tials, - of your representative business
men to the proposed convention. Please ap-
point only those who will attend aud report
the names Of your delegates as soon us prac-
ticable to II. II. Hanna, chairman Of execu-
tive committee, indianapolis, Ind.