These provisions, intended to secure to the producers of bullion more speedy payment, will necessarily bring into the mints and treasury the great body of the precious metals mined in the United States, and will tend greatly to the easy and steady supply of bullion for coinage.
Sherman outlines provisions aimed at improving the payment process for bullion producers, enhancing the supply of precious metals.
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Morrill's bill is a great improvement on the tariff of 1857.
I believe that it will give a reasonable fair protection for the great industries of agriculture, manufacture, and commerce, which lie at the basis of the prosperity of this country.
But, sir, I have no hope, while this House is constituted as it is now, of instituting any radical reform.
You have all contributed, more or less, in perverting the public mind as to our principles and purposes.
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