The Stark County Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Ohio) 1833-1912, 1903-11-20
CUBAN DEBATE
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tue preparation 10 usOu ."
evidence that the plates were prepared
Ind that deficit existed
"To go further in this matter l had
liked upon $50, 100000 as the amount of
gold world buy, and had con-
erence with the bankers in New York
this amount. The bankers
desired Secretary Carlisle concurrence
in the same.
This emergency | called upon Sem
ator German stating the facts to him
and saying that many Republican
friends thought I had better not do
anything in the way of maintenance
of the gold reserve, yet l deemed 1t
my duty as secretary of the treasury
to continue to do until the last hour |
of my term, what would do If
were to be continued in Office. In this
| was sustained by Senator Sherman.
mr. German heartily approved and |
sent messenger for Mr.. Carlisle. Mr.. |
Carlisle soon made his appearance and |
seemed greatly pleased at what I pro-
posed, and next day went to see Mr..
Cleveland. Upon his return l was in
formed that he would execute the part
of the plan that would devolve upon
him, and that Mr.. Cleveland also ap-
proved.
ITO sum up, the treasury was not
bankrupt at any time and there was
no deficit at any time, no plates for
bonds were signed.
mo bonds were sold. managed to
maintain the gold reserve, turning over
to my successor about $103, 100000"
General Grosvenor and Champ Clark,
Dem., Mo.,) engaged in a spirited
controversy. Clark warned him against
tariff war with Russia and against
Democratic majority in the next house.
General Grosvenor made light of the
former, but paled at the latter threat.
when 1t comes to a Democratic
house." he said, I'VE are gone"
"Your campaign cry" he said to Mr..
Clark, lis turn the rascals out Its
especially suited to Missouri and st.
Louis"
Don't you know" said Mr.. Clark,
that out of nineteen convictions in St.
Louis, sixteen were Republicans. !"
Democratic applause.)
IF that is so, don't know it," re-
piled General Grosvenor, "but II 1t is
| so, 1t doesn't speak well for the fair
ness of the administration Of justice
out there"
| General Grosvenor then submitted a
list, showing how, in his opinion, how
the states will go in the next years
campaign. He left New York out of
the Democratic column.
Mr.. Sultzer, Dem., N. Y.,) "You
might add New York.
General Grosvenor: "Oh might add
New York and Ohio" (Republican ap-
plause.)
Representative Baker, (Dem., N. Y.,)
"Din't you know that the governor OF
Rhode Island is single taxer as is
Tom johnson of Ohio"
Then God help Rhode Island" was
the fervent response of the Ohioan.
| The debate went merrily on for over
an hour At one time Mr.. Burgess
Dem, Texas,) interrupted the speak.
er: Il want to understand you," he
said, referring to a statement about
the price Of steel rails.
Mr.. Grosvenor: You'll have to ex-
cuse me. can't understand myself,
and there was more laughter.
Mr.. Swanson, (Dem., Va.,) asked Mr.
Grosvenor whether the Republican,
plan of procedure was not as bigotet
and narrow as that of the dowager EN-
press of China.
I'm not familiar with the old lady,
said General Grosvenor Its WRONG
to class her with me- am older thar
she. I'm not aware of her tariff rates.
In conclusion General Grosveno
gave just moment to the Cuban bill
the measure under consideration.
Reciprocity with Cuba" he said
"was the reciprocity of William Nc
Kinley. 1t brought harm to no Amer
lean industry. If it did would neve
vote for it,"
Mr.. Richardson, (Dem., Ala.,) wa
the next speaker. He said he woul,
support the bill because it was a stel
in the direction of free trade and be
cause it would open a market for south
ern cotton.
Representative Loud, (Repn.. Mich,
in opposing the bill said that the peo
pie of his district were unable to unde
stand the Republican assault upon tn
Republican policy of protection, an
that they protested against it.
Mr.. Fordney said that the passag
Of the bill would kill the beet suga
industry of his state.
Mr.. Burgess, Dem, Texas.,) de
nounced the measure. He declared tina
he was bound by the action of the re
cent Democratic caucus and announce
that he would vote against 1t.
Mr.. Gillet (Repn., Mass.,) endorse
the bill as in accord with Republica
principles.
Mr.. Shafroth, Dem., Colo.,) attacke
the bill. He said he would vote agains
ii.
At the conclusion of his remarks 6