New-York tribune., 1898-01-01
MONETARY CONVENTION.
A CALL ISSUED FOR IT TO RECoNvENp
ON JANUARY 25
THE ABIEsr AND FOREMOST MEN OF THE couN-
TRY INVITED TO TAKE PART IN
TIE DELIBERATIONS


TRY INVITED TO TAKE PART IN
THE DELIBERATIONS.
lDr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRrBuNEl
Indianapolis. Dec. 31-H. II Hanna chair
man OK the Executive Committee OF the Indi-
ahapohs Monetary Convention, to-day mailed
10 the Boards OF Trade and commercial organi-
cations OF the country the following call for the
monetary convention in this city January 25:
In the Monetary Convention held in Indi-
annapolis, January II, 1897 your organization
was ably represented. The Executive Commit
tee has gone forward in the discharge Of its
duty to the fuihllment Of its instructions. and
Is now prepared 10 make full report and ask
for further instructions or discharge Under the
authority delegated to the Executive Commit
tee It has decided to reconvene the convention
January 70. 1895, at 3 O'Clock D. m. in the
Grand Opera House, in Indianapolis, the session
to continue probably no, to exceed two days,
Invitation is hereby extended 10 your organ.-
zation to send delegates to this meeting BY
the continuous and enthusiastic support OF the
delegates who served in this convention and a
great number Of citizens representing all inter-
ests in the country the work delegated to the
committee up TO this time has gone forward
with a success and impetus even beyond the
hopes Of the earnest, patriotic men who served
as delegates in the first convention
In response to the urgent appeal by the MEM
bers Of the Executive Committee. eleven men.
representing the brOadest spirit OF patriotism
and endowed with talent OF the highest order.
actuated by a spirit Of unsehshness that Is only
possible TO those who serve without hope os
reward and in the interest Of the whole people.
at great sacrifice Of their personal affairs, con-
sented to serve as commissioners. Realizing the
serious importance OF the undertaking. they
have increasingly devoted their time and thought
to a thorough investigation Of the monetary
affairs and needs Of this country IN all relations
and aspects, and to making appropriate sus-
gestions as to any evils found 70 exist. ard the
remedies therefor without limit as 70 scope OF
such inquiry.
These commissioners have given three months
q, their time to the work have received thou
sands of suggestions from all parts OF the coun-
try and have finally agreed upon plan for
accommodation. This plan will be published
January 3.
at Is Of the utmost importance that the WORK
Of the commission be taken up for consldera-
ton and approval in convention. and that plans
ho formulated for furtherance OF the work un-
aar,alxen IN the original convention in the in
,erest OF the whole people TO eliminate the
money question from politics. and establish
financial organization that will be stable and ad-
anuato n ,be wants and cond tons of the coun-
try and the people: and to this end for ana in
the name Of the Executive Committee. the writer
invites YOU TO send the ablest and foremost men
- vnur citv 10 participate in the deliberations "
the convention. ,
The writer is pleased to report that the pros
pect OF legislation at the present session OK tne
Conqress improves daily. and there is in his
opinion ground for belief that Congress VIII act
fsvorably in response 70 reasonable appeals.
"It Is important that steps be taken by your
oroa nization at the earliest possible moment for
the appointment Of delegates, and you VIII
greatly aid the Executive Committee In its
" ork in reconyening the convention II you VIII
notify the chairman by wire Immediately after
ycur organization has taken action" .-f.E.
The correspondence Of the COMMITTEES '''n'eNsTe
are alive to the Importance OF the Work before
the forthcoming convention and the impression
is that the representation viii be even greater
than at the first convention