The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1897-07-31
ITS LABORS ENDED.
The Extra Session of Congress Closes
Its Work and Adjourns.
Tariff Bill Passed by Vote of 40 to 80
Message from the President Recon-
mending the appointment of
Currency Commission.

WASHINGTON. July 26.-In the senate
on Saturday Mr.. Allen, of Nebraska,
resumed his speech in opposition to
the tariff conference report and the
bill in general. Several Others fol-
lowed and then ut three o'clock the
roll call began and the vice president
afterwards announced that the report
had been adopted by vote of 40 to 80.
A brief executive session was
then held and when the doors
we're opened the presidents message.
recommending n currency commission,
was read and recess taken until s:45
p. m. When the senate reassembled
at that time the presidents message,
together with the house bill based
thereon, were referred to the finance
committee. Resolutions were adopted
of the customary sort, commenting
Vice President Hobart and Presiding
Officer Pro Tenn. Frye for their cour-
tesy and fairness Senators Allison
and Turpie, who had been appointed
on the Joint committee to call on the
president, reported that the president
had no further communication to
make, and at nine o'clock the senate
adjourned sine die.
Closing Work of the House.
WASHINGTON, July 26.-In the house
on Saturday, after some routine busi-
ness. Mr.. Dingley moved q recess until
three o'clock. Soon after the house
resumed its session Speaker Reed
signed the tariff bill. A few minutes
later the presidents executive clerk
presented a message from the presi-
dent urging n currency commission
and If XVnS n once read. was fol-
lows:
To the Congress OF the United States:
In my message convening the congress in ex-
traordinary session called attention to a sin
gle subject-that of providing revenue adequate
to meet the reasonable and proper expenses of
the government It seemed to be the most
pressing subject for settlement then bill to
provide necessary revenues for the government
has already passed the house OF representa-
tives and the senate and awaits cxecu-
tive action. Another question OF impor-
tance is that of the establishment of
our currency and banking system on q
better basis, which commented upon in my
inaugural address in the following words:
''Our financial system needs q revision;
money is all good but its value must not be
further threatened. 1t should all be put upon
an enduring basis. not subject to easy
attack stability dispute. The
forms of our paper money Offer in eny
Judgment n constant embarrassment to the
government and imperils safe balance in the
treasury" Nothing was settled more clearly at
the late national election than the determina-
tion upon the part OF the people to keep their
currency stable in value and equal to the most
advanced nations OF the world
The soundness of our currency is nowhere
questioned. No loss can occur to its holders
1t is the system which should be simplified and
strengthened, keeping our money just as good
it is now with less expense to the govern
ment and the people The sentiment OF the
country is strongly in favor OF early action by
congress in this direction to revise our currency
laws and remove them from partisan conten-
tion. a notable assembly OF business men.
with delegates from 20 states and territories.
had at Indianapolis in January of this
year. The financial situation commanded their
earnest attention and after two-days' session
the convention recommended to congress the
appointment OF a monetary commission.
commend this report to the consideration of
congress. The authors OF the report recon-
mend q commission Ito make thorough in
vestigation OF the monetary affairs and needs
of this country in all relations and aspects and
to make proper suggestions as to any evils
found to exist and the remedies therefor
This subject should have been called TO the
attention OF congress at the special session. 1t
ought not TO be postponed till the regular ses-
Sion therefore urge and recommend that
special commission be created. non-partisan in
It's character, to be composed of well-nformed
citizens of different parties who will command
the confidence OF congress. and the cause of
their special fitness for the work whose duty
It shall be to make recommendations of
whatever changes in our present banking and
currency laws may be found necessary and ex-
pedient and to report their conclusions on or
before the 1st day of November next IN order
that the same may be transmitted by me to
congress for its consideration at its first regu-
lar session. II is to be hoped that the report
will be comprehensive and sound as to
receive the support of all parties and
the favorable action OF congress AT all
events such a report cannot fail to be OF value
to the executive branch OF the government as
well us to those charged with public legislation
and to greatly assist in the establishment OF an
Improved system of finance
WILLIAM MCKINLEY
Executive Mansion, July "a 1897
A special order was adopted by the
house, giving one hour to debate on
the monetary commission bill. The
debate on the bill was uninteresting
and it was passed by 124 to 90. Messrs.
Grosvenor and Mcmillan were then APP
pointed to wait apon the president and
at 1856 Il recess was taken until $50.
When the house met at that time
Speaker Reed announced the commit
tee lists, Messrs. Grosvenor and Me
MILAN reported that the president had
no further communication to make and
at nine o'clock the speaker declared
the house adjourned without day.