The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-01-13

government bear the expense OF such ex-
animation instead OF the fee being paid
by the bank examined. and that the banks
be taxed for an amount equal 10 such ex-
pense. and that severe penalties should be
imposed on directors who neglect their du-
ties.
That in order 10 increase the circulation
of gold and silver among the people no
notes OF smaller denomination than $40 be
issued.
That a committee be appoin, ed by the
chairman to present these resolutions TO
Congress
Mr.. HANNA'S RESOLUTION.
Mr.. Hanna. of Indianapolis. presented a
resolution, which the secretary read. as fol-
lows:
with the object of collecting and utiliz-
ing the greatest attainable
about the operation OF the monetary syS-
TEN OF this country for the discovery or
any durable evils. to the end that efhca-
cious remedies therefor may be devised and
applied
etary convention. held at indianapolis
That a commission. 10 be named ard calico
the Monetary Commission. and hereby Is
created and established. TO be constituted
and governed as provided in the following
articles:
Article I. The commission shall consist
OF eleven members; to be named. IN me
first instance. by the nominating commit
tee appointed by this convention. The ex-
ecutive committee shall have power 10 I'LL
vacancies in the commission as they may
occur.
ARTICLE 2. The first melting of this
commission shall be held at a time and
place 10 be designated by the executive
committee of this convention In a cali 10
be issued therefor; and. at such meeting.
the commission shall organize by the elec,
ton of such officers and the adoption OF
such rules and bylaws for its own govern
ment as may be agreed by a majority OF
its members: and. thereafter. II snail De
governed by such rules and bylaws sub
iect to these articles.
Article 3. All rules and bylaws of the
commission and all its proceedings shall lie
directed towards the accomplishment or the
object of its creation. which Is to make a
thorough investigation of the monetary az
fairs and needs of this country, i'm all rela-
lions and aspects. and to make appropriate
suggestions as to any evils found 10 exist
and the remedies therefor; and no limit is
the manner of conducting the same. e%,
cepting only that the expenses thereon shail
not exceed 6v t me ssms iye eopmmittee.
"Article 4. The executive committee OF
this convention shall use so much OF the
be available for that purpose TO deiray an
necessary expenses of the COMMISSION anu
shall notify the commission from time 10
fime of the amount SO available i'm order
that IL may regulate its expenditures dc-
cordingly. and no liability shall attach to
this committee or to this convention NC
You'd the amount so notified
ARTICLE :. When the labors of the COM
mission have been completed "a far as prac-
ticable. the executive committee shaII is
sue a call to bring this convention together
again at a time and place designated III
said call. and at the meeting so convened
the commission shall make a report OF It's
doiL.gs and suggestions In such manner and
form as 1t shall deem best adapted TO pre-
sent the same TO this convention and ITS
members for action. and If legislation is
deemed advisable shall company such re-
port with a draft of such bill or bills Tor
such legislation
And be il further resolved. That a NOM
mating mmitt of seven members OF this
convention be now appointed by the chair
man OF this convention to name the men,
bers of the commission created by the fore
be deemed to exist FROM and after this day
until IL shall make report as above pro-
vided. and be discharged.
And he il further resolved. That nfteen
members of this convention be appointed TO
act as an executive committee while this
convention Is not i'm session. to be named
and reported 10 this convention by the NOM
mating committee aforesaid. TIL executive
committee shall have the power TO increase
ing forty-five. and five members thereof
shall at all times constitute a quorum of
said committees. The executive mm1t
shall further the purpose of this conven-
ton and obtain and furnish to said COM
mission all the information attainable and
aid said commission in every way as
may seem best. and shall have special
charge OF the solicitation. receipt and dis
bursement of contributions voluntarily to
he made for all purposes and shall also
have power TO call this convention together
again when and where IL may seem best to
said committee to 10 SO. And said execu-
tive committee shall continue in Office. with
power 10 fill vacancies. until discharged at
a future meeting OF this convention