The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-01-27

are severally named, gave to their work
without any compensation or reward,
except the consciousness of duty well and
faithfully done. many months of ardu-
Gus work at great sacrifice by each OF
them, in absence from home and in val
liable time needed for their own serious
and important duties" and declares 1t 10
be the earnest conviction Of the conven-
ton that there has never been in the
history of our country a body Of men
more truly representative Of all that IS
best in American life. mauhOdo, patriot
ism and intelligence, nor one that under
took and fulfilled a great tasw for the
general welfare in spirit OF more 1nsel-
fish devotion TO our country.
The resolutions were discussed in five
minute speeches. and at o'clock, after
two hours debate. the resolutions were
adopted.
The convention then adjourned subject
TO the call of the executive committee
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The resolutions set out the plan as fol-
lows:
ITO remove and forever set at rest
all doubts as to what the standard OF the
United States is, and is 20 be.
ITO establish the credit Of the United
states at the highest point among the
nations Of the world.
"To eliminate from our currency sys-
tenn features which reason and experience
show TO be elements Of weakness and
danger.
ITO provide a paper currency convert
ible into gold and equal 20 II in value at
all times and places. and which shall be
adapted 10 the general needs OF business
there should be combined a quality OF
growth and elasticity through which IL
will adjust itself automatically and
promptly 10 all variations Of demand.
whether abrupt or gradual and which
shall distribute itself throughout the
country as the wants OF different ma
tons may require.
'To so utilize the existence coinage ~
silver dollars as 10 maintain their parity
with gold without imposing undue bur
dens upon the treasury
.DTo avoid any injury in the contraction
Of the currency.
'gTo avoid any issue Of interest bearing
bonds. except in case Of unlocked for
emergency; but 20 confer power 20 issue
bonds when necessary for the preserYa-
ton Of the credit of the government
'To accomplish these ends by plan
which would lead from our present con
| fused and uncertain system By gradual
and progressive steps which viii be thor
ouRnIy safe and good. and adaptable 70
any growth the country may require.
"The above purposes and plan are most
| earnestly and cordially recommended 20
our feIIow-citlzens as worthy ~ their ap-
pyovaI and adoption. and Nc urge upon
/ The congress of the United states that
the principles embodied BY the cornrais-
I sion in their report should Pc enacted in'p
[ law. with the belief and expectation That
the eect would be ~ secure suhatan-
tisl and stable financial system that
4 should rebound TO the credit u TIE coun-
/ try and secure a Ttate ~ prosperity that
cannot be achieved without your sup
+ port.
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