New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
APPEALING TO THE BiNkEhS.
4 LETTER ~ FAVOR OF SOUND MONEY 1881 Ell
Of BEHALF OF THE MONETARY
COMMISSION.

REHAI,F OF TIE MoNE''''
COMMISSION.
Indianapolis. Dec. s.-Charman II. H. hanna mas
con, n bankers Of the country ten thousand circu-
lar letters. as follows: - -,
..r,oa- sIr Tho Monetary Commission chosen ny
.h rxocutivc Committee OF the Indianapolis None
,arv Convention Will soon conclude KS 'aoo'' az"
offer n plan for financial organization III acoo'"-
,oc. with the expressed will OF the convention
The members OF the Commission have, AT great
sacrifice 10 themselves and without compensation
other than their travelling and living expenses
vhilo engaged In the work given great deai OF
,,-,e and dnlgent conscientious efort Tor the ac-
cor,pllshnnent OF the great task imposed upon
ihcn. a.,
iogislatIon that thiy Commission will orer Will
rrove TO he broad comprehensive ana rational
Tho dimcultv Of dealing with existing conditions
and the needs OF widely separated geographicai
divisions present many complex phases OF the SUD-
,or, After long suffering and UNNECESSARILY ex-
pensive delay the opportunity seems to be al mana
Tor financial reorganization. however oh'y pa
tl.ut patriotic sacrifice OF individual opinions NJ
% methods will make desirable legislation possible
II, 1. not difficult FOR conservative thinking men
20 agree as TO the great principles involved, put
there II a wide difference OF opinion as to the he-
tail OF methods The suggestions sent to the Com
mission are so varied that all OF them cannot De
used. Therefore, suppression OF individual prefer
cnce calls for patriotic patience In anticipation
Of the publication Of the plan OF the Commission;
this letter is addressed 10 You 10 remind you OF
the serious importance OF harmony among those
who recognize the necessity OF ellminating ,ne
money question from politics and establishing sta
bl" things In finance e., -,
III after careful consideration you believe me
main feature. OF the Commissioners 10 De souhl
YOU urged 10 waive your preference for des "a,
and unite In the great effort 10 at once wisely DIS
pose OF the subject and release the commerce OF
the country from the awful destruction incident 10
periodical financial agitation. Your senators ana
Representatives In Congress Will desire to hear from
YOU on this subject II You can consistently do
so do not fail TO write plainly TO them your APP
provai Of the plan recommended by the Commits
slOners"
circular sent 10 insurance men and money
brokers bears date OF December TO- while the one
directed 10 bankers bears the date December T. the
las, circulars 10 be sent out embody the injunction
oi the letter to bankers. with the following addl
;onal matter: ,,-
Like every one else insurance men ana their
patrons are vitality Interested In sound money
heroic effort il being made TO eliminate the money
question from politics and establish a sound ana
stable system In tho interest OF the people.
You can I've Of great service in creating respect for
and confidence In the good intention OF the Commits
sion II YOU will assume your share or the RESPONSE
billty. and you have occasion bring II 70 the al
tention Of all your business acquaintance with your
Endorsement and approval. and In this way MAKE
success possible for this great movement Tor inc
general good