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Europe and his failure thus far to gel
anyone to confer with him.
Carter FavOrs 1t.
senator Carter spoke of the recent po-
| litical contest in which Mckinley repre-
scented the idea of an International con-
ference, while Bryan denounced the plan.
mckinley was elected, and now this
measure was presented a step in the ex-
ecution or the conference plan. The bill
was carefully designed to secure the
largest possible results, and Senator Car
ter appealed to Senator Cannon not to
embarrass this well considered bill by
urging his amendment. If the coming
administration failed to secure satisfac-
tory results from the conference, then It
would be demonstrated that such a con-
ference was futile. But in making the
EFFORT the administration should be left
free to direct its own course
Senator Cannon stated that he and SEN
ator Carter had stood together up to the
time or the st. Louis convention. They
had entertained the same views as to
monetary conferences. If 1t were not for
the tragic element entering into this fin-
ancial subject the shifting phases of 1t
would become grotesque. He declined to
withdraw his amendment. and he said
he would ask vote on 1t, although IL
defeated, he would vote for the original
bill.
The Nicaragua canal bill was then TAX
en- up, and Senator Morgan asked that
the vote be taken at p. m. on Tuesday
next, to which Senator Turpie objected
Senator Morgan then advised the sena-
tors that he would call up the canal bill
on Monday.
Jones of Arlxansas.
The debate on the monetary conference
was then resumed. In the course of the
debate. Senator Jones Of Arkansas made
statement of his attitude, which, In
view Of his position as chairman OF the
democratic national committee, attracted
some attention. He said he believed In
allowing the friends of the bill to shape
1t in their own way. but believed 1t would
fail. And yet there were many earnest
friends of silver who believed II would
succeed The last election had shown
that the sentiment was almost universal
for bimetallism, the only division being
as to the method of bringing 1t about. If
1t came through an International agree
ment he would accept 1t gladly but
would oppose any amendment not ap-
proved by the republican senator's as he
desired to make them fully responsible
for this movement.
Senator Hoar gave the results of his
observations in Europe last summer,
showing the tendency toward bimetal-
ism. He said four great nations-the
United States. Great Britain France and
Germany-were steadily advancing to BIZ
metallism. 1t was coming and coming
to stay.
Mr.. Hoar denied that the east was as
sailing the west, declaring that the east
recognized that the power of the ma
ton. like the star of empire was slowly
moving westward. The sections were
linked and their interests Identical
Senator White declared that while the
bill would prove abortive, yet Its repub-
llcan friends should be left untrammeled
to make the effort they desired.
Senator Allison urged that the believ-
ers in stable money felt 1t wise to see
whether or not other commercial nations
would unite with us in bringing the mon
ey metals into closer relation and thus
test whether the metals could circulate
on an agreed ratio, side by SIDE He re-
sented the jeers of Senator Villas on the
failure of past conferences. and asserted
that each conference had materially adj
vanced the concurrent use of gold and
silver
was to be congratulated at the unanim-
ity of sentiment for this earnest and hon
est effort toward an International confer
ence. The American people favored BIZ
metallism, and would not much longer
submit to methods which did not bring
definite results in that direction. Being
In power, the republicans were entitled
to fair treatment and he said that there
should be no obstruction to the policy
of the republican party unless 1t became
purely partisan.
Senator Palmer and Senator Hawley
were seeking recognition when the time
for the vote arrived.
The first vote was on the Cannon SUBJ
stitute, making action by the president
imperative within 80 days from March 4.
Senator Chandler moved to table the
substitute. which on a roll call prevailed
yeas Al, nays s. Those voting in the neg
alive were: Allen. Bate, Butler Cannon
Clark, PETER, Pettigrew and Roach
The amendment of Senator Bacon, add
ing a new section distinctly authorizing
the president to call the conference was
agreed to. The bill thus amended was
put on its final passage. The result was
beyond doubt, but the call was followed
with keen interest. 1t resulted Yeas 4s,
Roach. Vilas-2; populists-Allen-1; inde-
Observation-Disclosures. Total, T.
The Bill as Passed.
The bill as passed is as follows:
THAT whenever after March 4. 1897, the
president of the United States shall de-
teImine that the United States should be
represented at any International confer
ence called by the United States or any
other country with a view to securing by
international agreement a fxity of rela-
tive value between gold and silver as
money, by means of a common ratio be-
tween these metals with free mintage at
such ratio. he is hereby authorized to ap-
point five or more commissioners to such
international conference; and for COM
pensation of said commissioners and for
all reasonable expenses connected there
with, to be as provided by the secretary