30 Mar 1894
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Newspaper
Atlanta Constitution
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1894
Page
1
Cleveland vetoes the seigniorage bill as unsafe for finances. He warns the measure would inflame silver advocates, weaken the gold reserve, and destabilize the currency. He urges bonds to protect the gold reserve and restore confidence.
In Washington and Georgia a storm of opinion follows President Cleveland's veto of the silver purchase bill. Democrats including Crisp Moses Turner and Bryan condemn or defend the veto, while southern and western members urge passage over the veto or backing of silver coinage. The row threatens party unity and signals a grim 1894 political climate with calls for a silver caucus and shifts in Georgia leadership.
Governor Northen announces Charles F Crisp, Speaker of the House, appointed to fill the late Alfred H Colquitt's U S Senate seat. Northen declares he will not seek the senate himself, stressing the choice must align with Democratic platform and favor Georgia's full timely representation. The move follows a lengthy decision process and public duty.
Washington March 30 amid surprise and gratitude Speaker Crisp says he must confer with Democrats before deciding whether to accept the senate appointment. Early telegrams report Crisp in bed when news arrived and reference to Governor Northen and tariff bill concerns.
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