Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1898-01-08

bill, as presented by the com ni..ee. closes
the mint at Carson2
Mr.. Livingston-No; the assay Office.
Mr.. Newlsnds-It closes both the mint
and the assay office.
The debate was continued by Messrs.
Dockery Of Missouri, Shsfroth OF Colora-
do, Cox Of Tennessee, and Ogden Of Lou
isiana supporting Mr.. Newlands. and by
Bingham Of Pennsylvanis. johnson OF In
diana. and Cannon OF Illinois against the
proposition.
The principal opposition came from Mr..
Bingham Of Pennsylvsnis, who argued
that Carson was but two hundred and
fifty miles from San Francisco; that IL was
off the line Of direct transportation; that
il was away from the centers of populs-
tion and that the coin had to be trans
ported East at an expense. He argued
that the mint had fallen into disuss and
cited the testimony of Mr.. Preston, di-
rector of the mint in support of the asser-
tion. The appropriation was vigorously
attacked By the Republicans on the
grounds OF uselessness and that economy
demanded its abolition.
Mr.. Eewiands-Will the gentleman al
low me to make an inquiry? The gentle
man stated that Carson City was off the
line of travel2
Mr.. Biugham-off the main line of the
railroad.
Mr.. Newlands-I wish TO inform that
there is q continuous line of railroads,
stretching from the north to the south. on
the eastern side of the Sierra Nevadss, of
about four hundred miles, consisting Of
three railroads, and these are all contrib
utsry to Carson and they all penetrate
mining regions Of great value and import
ance-mining regions whose productions
are being stimulated every day.
Then followed a running discussion and
at the close Of the debate Mr.. Newlands
arose saying:
Mr.. Newlsnds-I only ask for mement
in which to say there are really only three
no ints now in operation, the San Francisco
mint, the Philadelphia mint and the Car.
son mint. The Denver mint is not yet in
operati IN and will not be for a year or
more. The Carson mint is the only one
that ia established within the five or six
mining States which produce the bullion
Of the country. An appropriation Of only
$32, 800 is asked in order to maintain this
mint. The country is separated from San
Francisco and the California coast by the
Sierra Nevada mountains, which consti-
tute a natural division. There are no
difficulties whatever with reference TO
transportation to the Carson mint, and
the mining regions absolutely tributary 10
that mint are sufficient to sustain the op-
erstions that are asked for.
Mr.. Bingham-I ask for vote on the
amendment.
Mr.. Cannon-I want to ask what IL is.
The Chairman-The amendment offered
BY the gentleman from Nevads2
Mr.. Cannon-Is il 10 appropriate for
the mint al Carson City?
Mr.. Newlands-Yes.
Mr.. Cannon.-I only want TO say one thing
aud then am ready for vote. wish TO
vote whatever is necessary for the public ser.
vice, and would like to vote for q mint II
1t 10 necessary. do not blame
the gentleman from Nevada. with all my
es TEEN for him, for wanting this appro-
pristion made. II II were in his place !
should do that, because this is q repre-
sentative government. Now, here ls q
mint away out there In the noun tsins, In
q great center of population. Laughter.
Why, there are nearly $4,000 people In
that magnificent State; and this is an ap-
preparation of $50, 900 for q mint.
or nearly 81 to each inhahitant. Now, !
do not think that Ia necessary for mint
purposes. Perhaps. though, "a one Of the
industries out there. II might be apt.
Laughter.
Mr.. Newlsnds-It is true the population
of Nevada is sparse. / once appeared be-
fore the attorney general to urge the ap
pointment OF distinguished judge from
Nevada ss circuit judge on the coast. he
looked at me rather quizzicslly and be
said: "Mr. Newlsnds, don't you think
that Nevada has had enough considering
the sparseness of her populatiopf" Ny
snswer was, "No; not II you consider the
brains Of her men" And ask for this
as tribute TO the intelligence Of Nevada.
I Laughter.
The Chairman-The ques tion Ia on the
amendment offered by the gentleman from
Nevada, Mr.. Newlands.
Mr. Bingham--I ask for the reading OF
the amendment.
The Chsirmsn-The clerk will read the
amendment again. without objection.
The amendment was again read.
The question being taken, on division
demanded by Mr.. Newlands) there we're
ayes 80, noes 50.
Mr.. Newlands--I ask for tellers.
Tellers we're ordered and the chair
man appointed Mr. Bingham and Mr.
Newlands.
The committee again divided; and the
tellers reported ayes S3, noes n.
The Repu blicans, including Loud and
Barharn Of California, voted against Ne
vsda on this question. The vote was led
bv Speaker Reed himself.
The bill will now be reported to- the
House with the amendments which have
been added thereto, and the House Will
again have an Opportunity to vote on eseh
amendment by aye and nay vote. The
Republicans have organized strong fight
and will marshal their forces for the final
vote. AS tho majority OF the Republicans
is about one hundred. il will be seen that
the probable action of the House will be
adverse. Mr.. Newlands has secured the
support of all the Democrats, Silver men,
Populisis and Western Silver Republi-
cans. Added 20 this. a number OF Eastern
Repnblicsns will refrain from voting
against the mint out OF personal consider
alton for Mr. Newlands, and the only hope
ia that a Sufficient number Of Republicans
will remain away the day OF the vote to
allow the com bined vote Of the Democi ats
snd silver men TO carry the day. Mr..
Newlands Ia conducting vigorous can
vsss az the House on the question and
will make a stubbcrn resistance. The
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