The Dickinson press., 1897-12-11
THE MONETARY COMMISSION.
Work Of Messrs. wolo oft, Stevenson q
Paine Reviewed.

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Under the provisions of the act of con-
gress approved March 3, 1897, for the pro-
motion Of international agreement re-
specting bimetallism, appointed ON the
14th day Of April, 1897, Hon. Edward o.
Wolcott Of Colorado, Hon. Adlai e.
Stevenson Of Illinois and Hon. Charles J.
Paine Of Massachusetts, as special ENJOYS
to represent the United States. They
have been diligent in their efforts to &C.
cure the cooperation of European coun-
tries In the international settlement Of the
question, but up to this time have not
been able to secure an agreement oontem-
plated by theif mission.
The gratifying action Of our great sister
republic of France in joining this coun-
try in the attempt to bring about an
agreement among the principal CONNER
cial nations Of Europe whereby fixed
and relative value between gold and sill
ances that we are not alone among tho
larger nations of the world in realizing
the international character of the prob.
lem and In the desire of reaching some
wise and practical solution of It. Tho
British government published resume
Of the steps taken jointly by the French
ambassador in London and tho
special envoys Of the United States,
to whom our ambassador at London
actively co-operated in the presentation
Of this subject to her majesty's govern
ment. This will be laid before Congress
Our special ENJOYS have not made their
dnaI report, as further negotiations be-
tween the representatives of this govern
ment and the governments Of other coun-
tries are pending and in contemplation.
They believVthat doubts which have been
raised in certain quarters respecting the
possibility Of maintaining the stability Of
the parity between the metals and kin.
dred questions may yet be solved by fur.
thsr negotiations.
Meanwhile it gives me satisfaction to
state that the special ENJOYS have already
demonstrated their ability and fitness to
deal with the subject, and 1t is to be hoped
that their labors may result in an inter-
national agreement which will bring
about recognition Of both gold and silver
as mopey upon such terms and with such
safeguards as will secure the use of both
metals upon basis which shall work no
injury to any class Of our citizens.
Protection Of reals.
The Efforts which had been made dus.
ing the two previous years by my prede.
ceSsor to secure better protection to tho
fur seals In the North Pacific ocean and
Perang ses Meae renewed at an early date
" snls aomlnistlaeion and have been pur-
saeo Wlta eefnestness:
Contorenoes with Japan, Russia and
0reen britain nave been held and further
neeoastons Will be had for the pressrva.
s, aon and restosatIon Of the seal hsrd, the
tesu4e OK which 10 ts hoped may be 10.
ported 70 congress ut On eesa4 day.
International Arbitration.
International arhtSstion oannot ba
omitted from tho list Of subieota oisiminv
our consideration. DvenSs hsve onl3
served to streuethen Aha senar.i viaws =,
this ouestion eSnrss.sd Il nv insvnnsaS "n
sddrsaa. ma hsaA aenAi,narA - an ~.
ilixed world IL moRips toward the sattfA;
ment Of di6erenoeS AstNSep nations WITH,
out resofting TO The hptrotS Of Wsf,
Treaties emhodyino these humane 1siu6E
pies on broad lines without IA au$ vat
ampsrilins our interssts or our honoS
shall hsys my constant enooursseuent.
4 liberal appropriation 10 bespoken, In
order that the United States may mafe /
ereditable exhibit at the approaching
Paris exposition. in which the naonlS