The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1897-01-13

ence, called that body TO order at Tom
llnson hall this afternoon at twenty
minutes Of three o'clock. At that time
there were seated in the auditorium over
800 delegates, who represent business In
terests that run up in value to the hum
dreds Of millions 1t was q fine looking
body Of men, whose object Is to attempt
a reform Of the government currency
system.
The meeting Bns opened with prayer
by the Rev. NJ. L. Haines, OF the First
Presbyterian church, ex-Presldent aar-
rison's place Of worship. Then Air.
Hanna delivered O brief welcoming ad-
dress, and Temporary Chairman Jacob
w. Smith read the call sent out by the
executive committee. Next came the
recommendations of the committee for
the temporary organization, naming y.
o. Stannard, Of st. Louis, as temporary
chairman, Jacob w. Smith, of Indian
apolls, as temporary secretary, and W.
f. C. G. Colt, OF Indianapolis, as SER
geant-at-arms.
After the committees, which had been
appointed, had retired there were calls
for a speech from Charles S. Falrchlld.
In opening he said:
Importance OF the Conference.
''For the first time in the history OF
governments a great, scientific financial
question was submitted to the people
for the popular consideration In our last
election. Il was great test; It was
great test of our institutions, not alone
In the way in which It was decided, be-
cause we were considering the adoption
practically of tool with which to con-
duct our business. Other men at other
times in our history have considered
similar uuestions-men differing as
widely as possible in their political
Views. And yet, to them there never en-
tered an idea that party, section, race,
nationality or worldly condition was in-
Volved."
After dwelling at length upon the
defects In the present monetary, sys-
TEN, Mr. FaIrchild concluded with
these words: II tell you before the work
OF this convention Is finally concluded,
the business world, not only of the
United States, but OF all the world, VIII
be looking at It and It's result, and, /
tell you, gentlemen, II It shall dem-
onstrate Gas God grant that Il may nop
that there Is within this body not sut-
ficient wisdom to arrive at something
wise and conclusive, or, if having so
come to q conclusion among yourselves,
1t Is demonstrated that you are SO far
removed in influence from the law
making power that no results come OF
Il, tell you, gentlemen, You may
tremble for the busineHs and political
future Of this country" (Applause)
John P. Irish, OF California, was next
called He put as much eloquence as
possible into a dry subject.
The chairman then called for the re-
port OF the committee on credentials.
There was no contest. The total num-
ber Of delegates whose names have so
far been reported is two hundred and
ffty.
Permanent Chairman's Address.
The committee on permanent organ
ization tonight reported recommend
ing C. Stuart Pattlson, Of Pennsylva-
MIA, for permanent chairman and Ev-
ans Wooden, Of indianapolis, for per-
manent secretary. II also recommended
that vice presidents be chosen, one
was escorted to the chair and
spoke in part as follows: Cen
tlemen of the conventional thank
you for the honor you do me in invit-
ing me 10 preside over your delibera-
tlons You are business men. Your pres
ence here proves your acceptance Of
the true definition of that term. Here,
LQsdugf NAEG representatives gA
ture, Of mining, OF manufactures, OF
trade, commerce, oe transportation and
of that vast capital which Is constitu-
red Of the earnings Of labor and the
savings OF thrift. We may be partlsans
as to all questions that can properly
be determined solely upon party con-
slderatlons, but we are also, above all,
American citizens.
Let US approach the grave subjects
~-a 10 l,a NerI,k 1,aH y,a g,stNf
no pride OF opinion, but in the spirit OF
that old maxim which tells us that "in
things necessary there should be un-
lty; In things doubtful, liberty, and in
all things, charity"
But let US refuse to recommend any
compromise OF principle, for such com
promises have always failed to accom-
plish their desired end because Of their
Inherent inability to destroy the lrrita-
ting cause, and because Of their essen
tial inapplicabillty to changed condl-
tions and circumstances
We may differ as 10 the questions OF
protection or OF revenue reform, but
we can agree that the government
must have q revenue adequate to It's
necessary expenditures, and with
surplus sufficient to provide for possl-
bic Contingencies.
What All Agree on.
We can agree that as that revenue
must be raised by taxation that taxation
should be so imposed az to lay It's bur-
dens upon the people In the manner that
can most easily be borne. We can agree
that blmetallism would be desirable II It
should be secured by International treaty
and made practically effective. We can
agree that there ought to be an enlarge
ed and Increased use OF silver cOina con-
vertlble at par with gold. We can agree
that so long az the government demand
notes are outstanding, provision should
bo made by law for the maintenance OF
an ndequate gold reserve specifically
pledged for The redemption OF those
NOTES. And chiefly we agree that the
right solution 0f the currency question
In the interest Of the whole country and
all the people IL OF grave Importance and
should be the subject OF more deliberate
and detailed consideration than this con-
VnntiOn can at It's prerent session extend
10 II and may properly be referred TO
such methods OF education as you IN your
wisdom may decide. Upon all these
questions Il is for You TO determine the
action OF the convention
After the address of the permanent
chairman, the committee on rules and
order OF business reported. limiting the
time OF debate resolutions, etc, The
president then read the llst OF Vice prcgl-
dents aud the members OF the commits
toe on resolutions.
senator P,ri.lnS sHourcds Himself
SACRAMENTO, Cal. Jan. l2.--GeorEo
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