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W'ashington, Dec. 17. —- Secretary Gage appeared yesterday before the House Committee on Banking and Cur— rency to present a bill embodying his views for a revision of the currency, to explain and urge its provisions, and to meet any objection raised by the com- mittee. He said in opening: “The ob- ject I have in mind in the series of provisions offered by me are four in number: “First—To commit the country more thoroughly to the gold standard; re- move, so far as possible, doubts and tears on that point and thus strengthen the credit of the United States both at home and abroad. “Second—To strengthen the Treasury in relation to its demand liabilities, in which are included greenbacks, Treas— ury notes, and the incidental obligation to maintain on a parity, through inter- changeability with gold, so far as may be necessary, the present large volume of silver certificates and silver dollars. “Third—To do this in such a way as not to contract the volume of circula- tion in the hands of the people. “Fourth—To take an initial step towards. a system of bank note issues without the conditional deposit of pub- lichonds as security therefor. If we prosper as a people the revenue of the ’Government ought to be somewhat in advance of its expenditures, and the public debt of the United States gradu- ally reduced and. finally extinguished. “Looking at the question widely, from my best point of knowledge and experience, I feel that if these could be secured the condition of the Govern- ment, in its relation to the currency, would be much safer and stronger than now, and that through the operation of national bank note currency the commercial and industrial interests of the United States would be greatly aci- yantaged.” ‘After this initial statement it was deemed advisable to read the Secre— tary’s bill in details and discuss it sec— tion by section. The bill has the same features as outlined by the Secretary In his report to Congress, and the chief points are: The establishment in the Treasury Department of a Division of Issue and Redemption. Transferring to the said division of $125,000,000 in United States gold coin, and such further sums of standard sil- ver dollars and silver bullion, pur- chased under the act of Congress, July [4, 1890, as shall equal the silver certifi- cates outside the Treasury and Treas- ury notes of 1890 outstanding on the date when this act shall take effect, and thereafter the gold and silver coins and bullion hereby transferred from the general fund in the Treasury as herein provided shall be increased or diminished, as the case may be, in ac- cordance with the provisions of this act, and in no other way. The Secretary is authorized to re- ceive any of the 5 per cent. bonds of 1904 and the 4 per cent. consols of 1907,‘ and to issue in exchange coupon or registered bonds of the United States. The bonds authorized shall be re- deemable after ten years, payable in United States gold coin, 'and exempt from all taxation; they may, be depos— ited as security for‘nationa bank cir- culating notes to an amount not ex- ceeding a bank’s capital. The amount of bonds so issued shall not - exceed $200,000.000. A wide range of discussion occurred on Section 2 of the Secretary’s bill, which is as follows: "Section 2. That all United States notes, Treasury notes of 1890, and sil- ver certificates presented for redemp- tion, shall be redeemed from the re- demption fund herein provided, in ac- cordance with the “terms of existing law; but the notes and certificates so redeemed shall be held in and consti- tute a part of said fund, and shall not be withdrawn from said fund nor dis- bursed, except in exchange for an equivalentamount of the coin in which said notes or certificates were re- deemed, but to enable the Secretary of the Treasury more thoroughly to carry out- the provisions contain-ed in this act he is hereby authorized to exchange any of the funds in the Division of Is- sac and Redemption for any other funds which may be in the general fund of the Treasury Department. “Provided, That nothing in this act shall be construed as repealing that provision of the act approved July 14, 1890, which provides that there shall be outstanding at any time no more and no less of the Treasury notes au- thorized by said act than the silver bullion and standard silver dollars coined therefrom than held' in the Treasury, purchased with said notes." Mr. Gage explained in detail the plan of issuing national bank notes for United States notes, Treasury notes and silver certificates, and the cover- ing of the latter demand notes for re- funding bonds. He said the purpose of this was to accumulate $200,000,000 of _ the demand obligations, placing them‘ aside, where they would; relieve to that extent the demands on the Treasury. At the same time he did not consider it safe to contract the currency by $200,- 900,000 at one stroke, and for that rea- son he had provided for the issue of national bank notes to fill the vacuum. As soon as the House Banking Com- mittee adjourned, Chairman Walker took 'the typewritten copy of Mr. Gage’s bill on the floor of the House. and offered it. This was done to get the bill printed and to have it referred offi- cially to the committee. The Secretary did not finish his argu- ment, and will appear before the com— mittee again to-day. He crea ted a -nost favorable impression, and the members of the committee declared his explanations were most clear and his arguments strong. Dun-nut Says He \Von't Hang. San Francisco, Dec. lT.-—Thendore “,urrant. in an interview, says: "I will; ,lEVGl‘ be hanged. I know that help is coming once more, as it has always some to me in my extremity.” - PIANOS We are now closing out at a sacrifice several odd styles of new pianos, and a great variety at slightly used organs and pianos to make room for new stock. ORGANS Catalogues, full particulars and terms sent upon application. SOLD 0" INSTALMENTS, IF DESIRED. Masontchamlin (to. 3 and 5 WEST lfiih STREET. NEW YORK. legrllarlet A FULL LINE OF FRESH AND CUBED MEATS. Fore-quarter Lamb.............. ........ ,...7c Fresh Shoulders ............................ ...80 Leg Lamb ...... .> ............................... 12c NATIVE POULTRY. FRESH "Si—Tin. . ' . . VEGETABLES. PBIGE Mill QUALITY . . . . SITISFIBTORY. PROMPT AHU'EFFIGIENT . . l. . SERVIBT. ___——-.— Paul Schultze, J 1.- SO. NORWALK. Falrliold County National Bank 44 Wall Sh, Norwalk. Conn. INCORPORATED. 1824. Capital. 2(0 000 Enwm O. KEITH 1., President. DAVID R. mILnnn. Vice-President L. U. GREEN. Cashier Enwm 0. KEELEB. Mossns H. Grown: DAVID E. lTILLER, A. J. Murmurs. F. Sr. Joan Lodzwooo. Tanononn E. 814113 In Conn. CHAS. F. 'i‘nlsma‘m Accounts of Manufacturers Marsha and Individuals solicited. Safe Deposit Boxes he to Bq'm-ilon. CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK; 96 WAD]; 81‘.) NOB WADKJ ~CORPORAT'ED SEPT. 1. 2876. CAPITAL. 8 5 3 - . wood Guano) ht. Harm. President. ill. 2.. Bom.Vioo-Prenidan~t ' Wmnnibscionns ashiel “DIMORS : Gannon M. Home. E. E. Dame. P. L. Conundrum. J T.Pnoin'm E. L. Born. 8. H. HOLMES. J.Ooua1xe. J8. discount Day. Saturday. AT, P. w.79 BATES’. - 42 mm mm, You can find as fine an assortment of llfllfllfltl'lfllllnfllflfllfllllvflll V b- "~ and ir rayu Yardin the THE,“ SILK Allll llress Goods . . llilllSE, Fairfiel CHRISTMAS ._WEEK! STORE -OPEN - EVENINGS - UNTIL - CHRISTMAS. ll! ‘~L~ t; " .g‘y‘i all t a , l 3 a ., I; I 7x ’a ,. ,1 ,NonWALL-ToA‘ZE’i‘é'rrn.;i ’ d County’s Busiest Store. STORE “ l . \ . | \ ,5. o. . . . y w ‘v ,9“ A l _ <7» 1’ 7V - -I .t. 9 Long Live . the King! 4 , This week the whole christian world is agog giving and receiving presents in commemoraliln of the soon. at Bethlehem when the three wise men presented gills lo the child. The parents give presents to their children, the children return tokens of their love to their parents, the lover...presenls his love with what he thinks will please her most. .80 all the world is happy at llerry chrisimos time. This week we shallpharve a ’ . I GRAND GIFT SALE! ‘We shall give a present every day for the next six days, commencing Saturday Dec. 18. A No matter time. Here are the presents. SATURDAY. NIGHT, Dec. 18th Two nice leather pocketabooks with five dollars . in each. A beautiful dressed Doll. a“ ‘You will get a coupon with every purchase this week. Save it and’you-Tnay be lucky. Dolls, Toys, Games, Silver Ware, China, Bricsaabrac, Neckties, Umbrellas, Kid Gloves, Perfumery, Handkerchiefs, Jackets, Wrappers, Knit Jackets for children, Fascinators, Leggings, Blankets, Linens Towels, Comfortables, Rugs, Lamps, Toilet Sets, Dinner Sets, Tea Sets, Carving Sets, and everything else ‘ suitable for a Christmas present. Our prices will be low this week to clean out all Holiday goods. We don’t want to take stock of anything in the holiday line: ’ . . MONDAY NIGHT. A pair of nice California wool blankets. TUESDAY NIGHT. what you buy, save your coupon and you may receive a present. One given away every day at closing 1 T r . . WEDNESDAY NIGHT. A $10.00 Jacket or it’s equivalent in other Mer- chandise. ‘. THURSDAY NIGHT. A Handsome Silk Umbrella. . . FRIDAY NIGHT. ' Choice of any 10 piece toilet set in our China Dept 7 he! he Igoin g e’oewhere. T THE BOSTON STORE, -‘ 3...... 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