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THE SILVER RATIO.
Stand Taken by Congressman Dal
zell in a Friendly Debate.
HE PEEFEES THE FRENCH IDEA.-
President Gorapers Gives His Tiews on
Labor's Attitude in
THE PEESENT POLITICAL CAMPAIGN
In the Xorth American ifcriew for July the
qnestion ot the ratio of gold and silver fa dis
cussed by Senators Stewart and Hans-
brongh and Congressmen Springer, Bland'
and John DalzelL Sir., Dalzell says:
If the leading monetary powers of the
world shall enter Into an agreement for the
coining of both silyer ana cold without re
striction, and for mating them severally or
Jointly full local tender for the payment of
all debts, the practical business question
Is, what shall be the ratiot
The question of the relations of the
precious metals to each other and to com
merce is recognized as a difficult one, abont
which It is wise not to hazard any too posi
tive opinion.
The qnestion as to an international ratio
is very different from the question as to a
ratio for the establishment of bi-metalllsin
in one country alone. In the determination
of the latter question the existing gold
urice of silver would be a material factor,
while in the determination of the former It
is not of so much importance.
Prior to 1673 the commercial ratio of silver
to goldjnaiutained a remarkable uniformity.
Up to that year from the beginning of the
Christian era the points of variance were at
the one extreme li.10 of silver to 1 of gold,
and at the other 15.25 of silver to 1 of gold.
From the time when France, in 1803, began
the free coinage of gold and silver at a ratio
of 15 to 1, until 1873, when silver was de
monetized by Germany, and Its coinage re
stricted by the Latin Union, the relative
value of gold and silver In use in Europe did
not vary appreciably from the ratio fixed by
French law.
In the United States the legal ratio was
fixed at first at 15 to 1, and subsequently at
16 to 1. But in 1ST? a change ensued. Be
tween that date and the nresent the relative
commercial value of silver to gold has varied
from 159.2 to 1 in the lormer year to 20.92 to 1
In 1891.
Cntise of the Drctfne of Silver.
"The great underlying cause of the decline,
in the price of silver," says Mr. Leech, Di
rector of the Hint, "has been very accu
rately and concisely summed up in the re
port of the Royal Commission on Gold and
Silver, 1883:
,'The action of the Latin Union in 1873
broke the link between silver and gold
which had kept the former, as measured by
the latter, constant at about the legal ratio;
and when this link was broken, the silver
market was open to the influences of all the
factors which go to effect the price of a. com
modity.. These laotors happen, since 1873, to
nave operated in the direction of a fall in
the gold price of that metal."
It would appear, then, that the practical
fixity of the relative value or gold and sil
ver at a ratio of 15V to 1 from 1803 to 1873 was
due principally to legislation, and that the
separation of the metals thereafter in rela
tive value was likewise dne in largest part
to legislation. The proposition that an in
ternational agreement shall be made to re
establish bimetallism is a practical conces
sion to that effect, since its purpose is to re
store, if possible, the "broken link."
The link that bonnd gold and silver to
gether as money was a law (or an agree
ment equivalent thereto! that the colnsurn
of both should be free at a fixed ratio of 15
toL The action that broke that link, and
destroyed that heretofore existing mone
tary equilibrium between the metals, was
the repeal in practice of the operation of
that law. "Would not a re-enactment of the
law in its entirety by International agree
ment restore the link and with it the old
time monetary situation? In other words,
is not either the French or the American
ratio a ratio heretofore proven practicable
of maintenance by experience the true one
to be returned to?
If it be assumed that the relative value of
the two metals depends more than anything
else on theirvalne for the purposes of money
as fixed by law it would seem that the
strongest argument exists for the adoption
or one or other of these ratios. All the
world's experience has demonstrated that
the true ratio lies somewhere In the neigh
borhood of the French or the American, and
between them there is not any fundamental
difference. If the ehoice be limited to these
two the French ratio would seem to be pre
ferable. Silver Coined Since Its Demonetization.
The demonetization of silver did not take I
from the world's circulation the silver coin
age. Silver has been coined since and at the
same ratio. It is estimated that there are,
in round numbers, $1,000,000,000 of European
silver in use as money at the ratio of 15 to
1. The report of the Secretary of the Treas
ury shows our stock of silver to have biwn
on November L 189L (539.211,621, coined or to
be coined at the ratio of 16 to 1.
Now, bimetallism Is a desideratum because
of the growing need or money in-the world's
constantly increasing commerce. Any
change in the ratio toward cheapening the
gold price of stiver mnst result in contrac
tion of the world's ourrencyand defeat to
that extent the object sought to be obtained
by an International conference. The adop
tion of the ratio of 18 to L Instead or 15 to
1 for instance would make a difference of 8
per cent In the aggregate of European sil
ver; that is to say, the European stock when
Teoolned, as It would have to be, would lose
from Its aggregate currency valne $33,000,000,
and there would be the cost of reooinage in
addition. I
The adoption of the ratio of 15 to L on
the other hand, would be, ipso facto, are
monetlzatlon of the entire European stock
of silver. True, the adoption of this ratio
would necessitate the reooinage or the
American stock, but the margin between its
legal ratio 16 to 1, and the French ratio 15
to 1, amounting to 8 per cent, would suffice
to pay the cost or reooinage.
As the United States are the largest silver
producers In the world. It goes without say
ing that the French ratio would suit
their material interests better than the ratio
now in use by themselves. The objections
that could be raised to any particular ratio
that may be suggested may be conceded to
be numerous; in other words, bimetallism
can only be established internationally in
the face of opposition and by mutual con
cessions on the part of its friends; but it is
to be hoped that such concessions may be
made and that that the cause may triumph
at whatever the ratio may be fixed.
LABOR IN THE CAMPAIGN,
Samuel Gompers on the Probable Action of
"the Working Voters.
Samuel Gompers, President of the Amer
ican Federation of Labor, has a paper on
"Organized Labor in the Campaign" in the
current number of the North American Review.
Amongother things he says:
It is with some trepidation that I begin
writing this article, for while it may be true
that I have as good opportunities as any
other man In the country of conjecturing
the probable action ot the worklngmen of
America, and particularly those affiliated
with the American Federation of Labor In
the coming Presldental campaign, I am
certain that mv article will please but very
few. I have bad to say and write some
things in my more than 25 years' connection
with the labor movement for which I have
Incurred the displeasure of some very
earnest, though, in my opinion, mistaken
men who differ with our movement and
myseir, a one of its representatives, as to
methods, but not as to the ultimate end and
aim of the social, economic and political
struggle or the tolling masses.
I feel sure that this production will in no
wise tend to lessen this difference of opin
ion. Why should the attitude of the Fed
eration be different in the coming
Presldental campaign from what it
has been In the past? In what way
does the coming campaign differ from those
ot 1876, 1880, 1831 or 1888? Is there any
particular principle involved in the
Krty issues In which the wage workers
ve a deep or keen Interest? There Is in
deed none.
Was there any real Improvement or de
terioration in the condition or the working
people, as a result of the changes, when Mr.
Cleveland succeeded the' late Mil Arthur, or
when Mr. Harrison succeeded Sir. Cleve.
land? I think not, and I (eel satisfied that I
will not lose my reputation as 'a "prophet"
in venture to predict that, so far as the
wage workers are concerned.it will matter
little if President Harrison or some other
Bepubllcan on the one side, or any member
of the Democratic party on the other,
should be elected to succeed the present
Incumbent, or even inould the People's
party .inccesd (though I doubt that they
even entertain the belief that they will aha
ceed) in electing their candidate to the
Presidency.
The members of the organizations affili
ated with the Federation will no doubt. In
large measure, as citizens, vote for the can
didate of the party of their own political
predilections. Bnt the number Is ever on
the increase who disenthral themselves
frcm partisan voting and exerolso their
franohise to reward or ohastise those parties
and candidates,' that deserve either their
friendship or resentment. With ns It is not
a question or parties or men; it is a question
or measures.
Dissatisfied With Both Parties.
That there exists a feeling or dissatisfac
tion with, and bitter antagonism to, both
the Bepubllcan and Democratic parties
Is not to be gainsaid. Broken
promises to labor, insincere, half-'
hearted support and even antagonism of
legislation In the Interest of the tollers on
the one hand, and the alaority and devotion
with whloh the interests of the corporations
and the wealth-possessing class are
nurtured, protected and advanoed on the
other, have had their effect, and the result
is that many tollers have forever severed
their connection with the old parties. That
the number will continue to grow larger
year by year I have not the slightest doubt.
To me this party defection of the waije
workers is one of the signs of the dawn of a
healthier publto opinion, a sturdier man
hood and independence, and a promise to
maintain the liberties that the people now
enjoy, aB well as to ever struggle on to at
tain that happy goal toward whlcb.tbrougb
outits entire history, the human family
have been perpetually pushing forward.
Bnt in leaving the old parties,
to whom, to what shall former
Democratic or Bepubllcan workmen turn?
To the People's party? Are suoh changes
and improvements promised there that the
workers can with any degree of assurance
throw in their political fortunes with that
party? Of course, acting upon the princi
ple "of all evils choose the least," they will
more generally co-operate with the People's
party than with any similar party hereto
fore gracing the Presldental political arena.
As a matter ot fact, however, to support
the Peonle's party under.the belief that it is
a labor party is to act under misapprehen
sion. It Is not and cannot, in the nature of
its make-up, be a labor party, or even one in
whloh, the wageworkers will find their
haven. Composed, as the People's party Is,
mainly of employing farmers without any
regard to' the interests or the employed
farmers of the country districts or the
meohanics and laborers of the industrial
centers, there mnst of neoessity be a diver
gence of purposes, methods, and interests.
I am persuaded that all who are
more than superficial observers, or who are
Keen students oi ine past Btmggies oi ins
proletariat or all countries, will with one
accord unite in declaring the union impossi
ble, because it is unnatural. Let me add
that, before there can be any hope of the
unification or labor's forces of the field,
farm, factory and workshop, the people who
work on and In them for wages must be or
ganized to proteot their interests against
those who pay them wages for that work.
Will Be Inactive as a Body.
Then, if as an organization, the American
Federation of Labor will take no official
part in the coming Preslddhtal campaign of
a partisan character, it may, with a fair de
gree of reason, be asked what we will do?
Some have asked whether we will have a
candidate 'of our own In the field. I can
answer both by saying that, apart
from the acts already referred to
above, we shall maintain as a
body a masterly inactivity. As organized
trade unionists, we have had some experi
ence with a Presldental candidate, and in
campaigns of our own, the lessons of which
have not been forgotten by us.
As an organization, the American Federa
tion of Labor is not in harmony either with
the existing or projected political parties.
So deep-seated is the conviction in this
matter that, long ago, it was decided to hold
the conventions of the Federation after the
elections. Thus freed from party bias and
campaign crimination, these gatherings
have been in a position to declare for gen
eral principles, and to Judge impartially
upon the merits or demerits of each party,
holding each to an accountability for its
perfidy to the promises made to the working
teonle. and at the same time keeping olear
ana distinct tne economic cnaraoier oi ine
organization. By our non-political partisan
characters an organization we tacitly de
clare that political liberty with economic
independence Is illusory and deceptive,
and that only in. so far as we
gain' economic independence can our
political liberty become tangible and,
important, xnis may souna line political
heresy, but it is economic truth.
As time goes on we discern that the or
ganized worklngmen place less reliance
upon the help offered by others, and It is a
spark upon the altar of progress thattbey
have learned to more firmly depend upon
their own efforts to secure those obanges
and Improvements which are theirs Ty
right.
or course, it must not be imagined that
we have no interest in the political affairs
or onr country; on tne contrary, we believe
that It Is our mission to gather the vast
numbers of the wealth-producers, agri
cultural. Industrial and .commercial, Into a
grand army of organized labor, and, by our
struggles for Improved conditions and
emancipation, instil into the minds of tho
workers a keener appreciation of their true
position in society and of their economic,
political and social duties and rights as
citizens, and workers. Every advantage
gained in the economic condition of
the wage workers must necessarily have its
political and social effect, not only upon
themselves but upon the whole people.
Hence for the present, at least, nearly all
our efforts are concentrated upon the field
as indicated aoove.
New Departures Dangerous.
Many may find fault In our refraining from
direotly entering the political arena by the
nomination of candidates' for national and
State offices and will point to results In Eng
land and otber countries for onr emulation.
In considering this question it must be
borne in mind that the bona fide labor
movement, as expressed in the trades unions
of America, is muoh younger, both in years
andexperience, than It is abroad, and that
the element of time is an important factor
for the rank and file to mature that
confidence in the wisdom and honesty of
their leaders, which is as necessary a pre
requisite to the party entering the field of
polltios, as it has been In that of eoonomics.
Whatever has been gained for the tollers
in onr country has been the achievement or
the trades unions, and it would be most un
wise, not to say anything harsher, to aban
don the organization, position and methods
of past snocess to fly "to others we know not
of." More than half of the battle of labor
has already been won. No really Intelligent
man to-day disputes the olalms of labor. The
stage of ridicule is happily past; the era of
reason has taken'lts place; and what is now
needed is the means and the power to enforce
onr claim. To that end we are marshalling
onr forces, and we will demonstrate to
the world that the demands and struggles
of the toiling masses, while ostensibly and
immediately concerned with their own im
provement and emancipation, will develop
the possibilities, grandeur and true nobility
of the human family.
Having mapped out bur course, the mem
bers of the American Federation of Labor
can look on the coming Presldental cam
paign with a degree of equanimity not often
attained by the average oltlzen. The ex
citement and turmoil, criminations and re
criminations will not rend our organization
asunder, as it has done so many others; and
during it all, and when the blare of trumpets
has died away, and the "spell-binders" have
reoelved their rewards, the American Fed
eration of Labor will still be found plodding
along, doing noble battle in the struggle for
the uplifting of the tolling masses.
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A Tilt Between Two Attorneys During
the Trial of a Case.
WANTED TO SEE HIM OUTSIDE.
Application for the Incorporation of & New
Borough.
THE NEWS OP THE COUNTY COURTS
Dennis Mc Aleer was tried in the Criminal
Court yesterday for malicious trespass in
taking flowers from the garden of Attorney
.John Marron and acquitted, the costs being
placed on Mr. Marron.
The attorneys in.the case, William Bear
don for the prosecution and A. H. Bowand
for the defense, had quite a tilt during the
trial Mr. Beardon, in speaking to the
jury, .remarked that Mr. Bowand had a
queer idea as to what constituted larceny.
Mr. Bowand at this jumped up and ap
pealed to the Court. He said Mr. Beardon
had said such things before, and he wanted
it stopped. Mr. Beardon went on with his
address as if there had "been no interrup
tion, but Mr. Bowand banged his fist on
the table and said if he couldn't stop Mr.
Beardon in court he would stop him out
side. He said ho would see him outside,
and Mr. Beardon replied, "You can see me
anytime."
"We must have order; I'll commit you
both," exclaimed Judge Magee.
"You can't commit me," said Mr. Bear
don. "I haven't done anything but address
the jury."
"You are adding to it," replied the Court.
The attorneys finally subsided and the
case was finished.
Six Months for Bigamy.
Thomas Thompson, charged by Agnes
Millward, of the Twenty-third ward, with
bigamy, pleaded guilty, and was sentenced
six months to the workhouse. Ted Hershey
pleaded guilty to assaulting Anna Thomas,
aged IS years, of Sawmill alley, Allegheny.
He was sentenced five years to the peniten
tiary. AdamGilmore pleaded guilty to tbe
larceny of some chickens from John Gilllng
ham, orsnnnyslde. He was sent 30 days to
the workhouse.
Z. T. Heiiman was acquitted of assault and
battery on John Popadln at MoEeesport.
Michael Bill pleaded guilty to assault and
battery on Alfred Dearden, of the Third
ward. He was sent' ten days to the work
house. .Andy Aufdenwez pleaded guilty to
aggravated assault and battery on John
Block, at Bankln station. He was sent one
year to the workhouse. Howard Server
pleaded guilty to tbe larceny of some
watehes from Lizzie Brethaner, of Fifteenth
street. He was sent six month to the work
house. William .A. Stair pleaded guilty to
assault and battery on G. W.-Beck, of Mill
vale. He was sent ten days to the work
house. Julia Seedelskv pleaded guilty to
assault and battery on Kularina Hebar, and
was sent one day to the workhouse.
Thirty Days for Two Dollar.
Jacob Begg pleaded guilty to the larceny
of $2 from Peter Bentmyer; of Allegheny.
He was sent 30 days to tbe workhouse. Ida
Klrkpatrick, -alias Mr. Joe Hays, pleaded
guilty to selling liquor without lioense at
Ellsworth avenne, Allegheny. She was
fined (Sdo and sent three months to the
workhouse. John Gorman, on two charges
of laroeny of clotntnjr, was sent one year to
the workhouse. Joseph Dougherty, for
assault and battery on Frank Mauelll, of
Lawrencevllle, was sent SO days to the work
house. Edward Bettko was acquitted or
pointing firearms at Ellen Welsh, oi Brad
dock, The jury-Is out in the case or George
Gaub, tried for assault and battery on, James
Byers, on Liberty street.
TBACTI05 E0AD SUITS.
Trouble Caused by a Silver Dollar and by
an Accident. ,
Henry White entered snlt for $1,000 dam
ages yesterday against the Central Traotlon
Company and J. C.Warren a conductor. It
is alleged that on last Friday White boarded
a Center avenue car and tendered Warren
a silver dollar out of which to take the fares
for himself and two companions. Shortly
afterward the conductor olalmed that the
boy had given him a counterfeit dollar and
bad him arrested. ' At the hearing the next
morning White was discharged, and it 1
olalmed tbe coin in question proved to be a
genuine.
' James Gammon wants $500 from tbe same
company for being injured on a oar at tbe
Fifth avenue powerhouse on May 0. He was
a passenger and the car lodged ill the vault,
throwing him against ths grip lever. iHo
filed bis claim for damages yesterday.
Damages for False Arrest.
John Miller entered a suit for $10,000 dam
ages yesterday against W. E. Smith, On
September 15, 1891, Smith sued Miller before
Magistrate Succop on a charge of pointing
fire arms. Tho defendant was held for.
court, but at the trial of the case was ac
quitted and now wants damages for false
arrest.
All tbe Stolen Goods Bold.
The County Commissioners' sale of stolen
goods was concluded by Auctioneer Smith
son and W. W. Murray yesterday. The pro
ceeds for the silks, dress goods, etc. sold
amounted to $640.
CBEATIKO A HEW BQB0UOH.
The Grand Jury Also Passes Upon a Pe
tition for Annexation,
Tbe grand jury yesterday favorably con
sidered the application for tho incorpora
tion of the borough of Oakdale. It will be
Created out of North Fayette township.
They also passed favorably on the petition
for the annexation of land of .Shaler town
ship to MUlvale borough.
The following true bills were returned:
Andy Aurdenwajr,' aggravated 'assault and
battery; Edmonla Banks, John McCaffrey,
assault and battery; Ludwig Eisen, Arthur
Portxer, Charles Stewart, entering a build
ing with felonious intent; Adam Gllmore,
larceny; Otto Mornig, John-Koch, Henry St.
Clair, malicious mischief; Max Schneider,
furnishing llqnor to minors; Thomas Thomp
son, bigamy.
The only ignored bill was Henry Ochsen
hlrt, aggravated assault and battery.
IISTE5INQ TO APPEALS.
Exceptions Taken to the Assessment Hade
by the County.
Appeals from oounty assessments were
continued before Judges Ewlng and White
yesterday. In the matter of the Lincoln
township appeals an order was made dis
missing at the costs of tbe appellants tbe ap
peals or Jaoob Dlebl, John Dale, David Fin
ney, M. Friedhoffer, Kaler heirs, C. Weisert,
J. McCarthy, J. Hays, Keystone Land Im-
Srovement Company, John Linn, Henry
riot, John Hook, B. O'Neil, John MoClure,
W. a Pollock, F. A. MoClare, and William
Woods. The assessment of K. IL Couguey
was reduced from $31,000 to $15,000, and that
of Sarah C. Edmundson was reduced from
$13,000 to $10,600. r
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Sold all over for $10.
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MEN'SSTRAW HATS: Come and take your,
choice -from our $1 line in different braids
and colors for - - - 49c
BOYS' STRAW HA TS: Boys' Straw Hats in all
shapes; our regular 50c and 75c lines'go
for - - - 24o and 49c
MEN'S OUTING SHIRTS: Thousands to select
from. Shirts we have sold at $1.25 and $1.50
all the season now offered at - 74c and 99c
- If you need a-satchel tor the Fourth here's
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LADIES' SHOES: Come nd see a line of
Bright Dongola Oxford Ties, patent leather
tip, at
IV-
50
LADIES' CHALLIE SUITS: Choice of the en
tire stock of ladies' all-wool imported Challie
Dresses in light colors, in very latest, styles,
handsomely made, trimmed with ribbon arid
laceysold at $15, 16.75 and $19, for
Fine Calf, Patent Leather or .
Kangaroo Bluchers,
$2.90, $3.90, $s, i.6.
Wheelmen's and Baseball Shoes,
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Men's Fine Slippers,
69c, 74c, 99c to I3.
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Finest Calf or Kangaroo,
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$2.18, $2.50, $2.90, $3.90.
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Tennis Bals and Oxfords,
Ladies', Gents' and Youths',
75c, $i, $1.25, $2.
Canvas or Leather,
74c, 99c, $1.25 to $4.
" RED GOAT AND TAN SHOES.
LABGE INVOICES JUST OPENED.
CLOTH-TOP GOODS IN ABUNDANCE.
W. M. LAIRD,
Wholesale and Retail Dealer,
433-435 WOOD STREET AND 406-408-410 MARKET STREET.
Wholesale Department Over Our Wood St Retail Stord
DEALERS SUPPLIED AT LOWEST PRICES.
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$10.00.
Great value these.
LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERWEAR: Four bargain
specimens : Ladies Corset Covers, 7c.
Ladies' Drawers; Hamburg ruffling and tucks,
23c. Ladies' Skirts, tucked and deep hem;
24C. Ladies Gowns, Mother Hubbard style,
tucked and embroidered, 49c. ,
UNDERWEAR: Your Choice from an immense
line of Summer Underwear, in plain and
fancy colors, regular 75c goods for
49
C.
MEN'S SHOES: Men's Canvas Baseball Shoes;
just the thing for picnic and "outdoor wear,
only
98c
Tennis Shoes for ladies, -misses, boys and
children.
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WELL BRED, SOON WED." GIRLS WHO USE
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HOUSE-CLEANING.
DON'T be misled by low- prices sometimes
they're too low. That is to say, really good,
meritorious cloths cannot be produced to
your profit if the sewing ahd trimming is inferior and
the cloth improperly treated. Our aim has been and
is to give none but good, and at as low cost as con-,
sistent with good materials and fair prices for work
manship. Suits to Measure, $20 to $30 that are en
tirely satisfactory.
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NO. 39 SIXTH STREET.
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BEDROOM SETS.
THREESPECIALS THIS WEEK.
ONE AT $13M ONE AT $16.50,
ONE AT $18.00.
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