New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-01-27

THE RESOLUTIONS.
At the end Of five minutes President Shaw inter
rupted Mr. Farchild but the convention insisted
that his time be extended TO the end OF his adj
dress
Ex-Governor r. O Stanard OF Missouri was
called to the chair. He Is a member of the COM
mission. and is tall and broad that the o'n'i
the stage like dwarfs by the s'ne OF
him. Mr. Stanard called for Congressman Jesse
Ovcrstrcet OF Indiana. who has Introduced the Dill
in Congress for monetary reform as planned nv inc
Monetary Commission. John c. Buliitt, OF Fhiia-
delphia read tho report OF the Committee on i''H-
outons
The delegates leaned forward in their seats win
intense interest depicted on their races a. MI
Bulitt stepped on the stage. He held the undiFlHe"
attention Of his audience the end OF the reading
OF the resolutions and then moved 10 adopt the
report Of the Commission. The motion was pun
and seconded by every delegate In the convention
judging from the volume Of sound Before 1t was
adopted The chairman called on many OF inc nele
gates for speeches.
G. G. Homer OF Baltimore. MADE an earnest APP
peal to the delegates from the Southern States
especially TO give the report the support OF All
their strength Mr.. Homer IS a god Democrat. and
he lamented the course OF the Democratic party In
wedding itself TO the free-silver movement.
W f. Dodge OF New York was heard with pro-
found respect He was one Of the most honored
members OF the convention.
Judge Crawford Of Texas. next called on.
When he had finished and was making his way
from the stage to his seat members OF the con-
venton crowded about him. shaking his hand. while
the theatre rang with cheers When the applause
had subsidized Ex-Governor o. V. Coffin OF Con-
necticut John Harsen Rhoades OF New-York. ana
Judge r. s Taylor Of Indiana. successfully al
dressed the convention
Chairman stanard then put the question as TO
tho adoption Of the report OF the Committee on
Resolutions and asked for rising vote The
whole convention rose As one man. and the report
was adopted unanimously.
The recommendations Of tho Committee on Roso-
buttons follows.
+ To remove at once and forever all doubt as 70
what tho standard OF value in the ini'fu '"''e9
II To establish the credit Of the United States
AZ the highest point among tho nations OF IN"
iii To eliminate from our currency system those
features which reason and experience show 10 ne
elements OF weakness and danger. .-.,,,,o ,-,o
gold and equal Il In value At an tunes .n ~
place. on Which wth ' Ssness tier shall be
comb ned quality Of growth and elasticity throug9
promptly to all variations OF demand, whether
sudden or gradual and which snail az ~ I'esrn
v To so Htze the existing silver dollars az to
maintain their parity with gold without lnlPos'"S
undue burdens upon the Treasury. ., ~.
" To avoid any injurious contraction OF inc
VII 70 avoid the issue Of interest bearing bonds
confer the power to issue bonds when necessary
FOR the preservation Of ID" credit OF the ooN''l-
Viii To accomplish these ends by a plan whch
would lead from our preSen, nrn,rassvo steps
without shock or violent cHange 20 % mo GOOD
and capable of growth to any extent 'ha' '"e
nnrSoy me- Of the expressed purposes Of the Com
mission and Of Its plan we do most cArnt .S "
cordially commend it to our GdDY,on and We
urge upon .e omb"dled bv the commission their
! ahcl he
and expectation that tho effect would oe 10 sec"l
sod rsdGnd ,o a the credit Of the country and
insure state OF prospcrit, ,h az ananro the
integrity and adaptabl"ty Of which cannot 'r P"sS
The line has now come when the prospects for
the establishment OF the gold standard upon u, ~
ing The people want a note currency which shai
In h1e a. GOOD as gold This movement proposes 20
pr TIE aeopo want volume Of currency ADEQUATE
70 the general and usual needs OF business WlIn
VII adjust itself automatically and promptly 10
ali variations OF demand "he'he' S"'"'" "
Tbc people Of the western and southern stateS
currency will no longer hamper ana distress 'n'n
In their business operations a mm,hoo = polr de-
whereby their wants can he sunP''e' anu ''''''
'" W. appeal 10 thcm-we appeal TO All paTioic
citzens'9 unite ,o SECURE from Congress such esis
ator as will wisely but surely eVen,u T., buiid ~
ng abou: sound financial methoas atu u, sofefS
M and establishing confidence stcuil,s az" riir and
IN business transactions and N th' ""H'''''i '''"
V9IHe OF np Executive Committee be continued with
power and authority TO n aaa may NO " Occur and also
Tin mower and authority TO adopt s s s
1 iof pr IN their Judgment. may deem advisable
! and expedient
! c,a,b,,sias,ic bat digniHei applause filed the
/ I've q, the successful elimination Of the con-
49,. r-ork The convention then adjourned.
-, ~ tho delegates left the city Tonight Inc
rorriaors Of the hotels were crowded with me de'e
! cotos bidding farewell 70 their friends ana co.
! workers Of tho convention. on every hah' Were
! hoard expreesions Of complete satisfaction on ~"
work OF the convention and deepest co'''''''' ''
/ its Influence on Congress.
ATTITUDE OF BANKERS
Or. Samuel Adams Robinson. representing ne
Xaw.york Board Of Trade and Transportation ana
/ 49, S,o,en island Chamber Of Commerce. prepared
On address which was not delivered. but copies OF
which were distributed 20 all the delegates. IN
! nart 1t was follows. ,.
So much mas done 70 prejudice people n
lis subject that the report Of the Monetary Ior
mission is Toc os, Hrt a'tacks are based upon
Tie claim that It is wholly IN the lntst,s' Vi uSn
rosnts for the gold standard appearing IN ~, tn a..
metropolitan press are Gisyos snI are heine taught
that the metropolitan press is vena ahG n p Yea
With The bankers conspiracy asa, , .nn ION
as 90 the aititude Of bankers on monetary que
.nn5dence With over eight thousand bank pits.
d'rre outside OF NoW-York city, aSklng WAdt
n.,,,aq ogisla tiou they considered desirable Nine
hwrdred and sixty Of the replies were sHilclen,E
Jedniie in form to admit OF tabuIatoh. fo"o"'"N
are the results oc,. >-....u.r ,,,Ls *
,.r cent. state banks. 10 per cent. private nanhS
and trust companies. - per cent IneSe pam
rcnreeeut every State and Territory ana - per
.ort 81 the Congressional districts ,-,.,
Favorine retfcmeni o. all or ps.t pa Of cent Of
-" vnolr or these .Gj. 81 per cent favor funding
49,, Rational debt. per cent retirement OF IdPeI
D ~. ell, col cent. reftrtflfi