Show SENATOR WHEELER introduces METAL MEASURE senator wheeler D mont introduced a compromise bill in the senate the first part of th the e week realizing there was alti little chance of getting gettin a bill through tilts this session for free free and unlimited coinage at a ratio of 16 to 1 ills his compromise measure would direct government purchase of up to one billion ounces of the white metal and at least ounces a month on an terms to bo be fixed by the secretary of the treasury the bill would terminate purchases the moment the 16 to I 1 ratio with sold gold was attained silver certificates would be issued against the bullion and would bo be considered full legal tender in dischar discharge e of all debts 1 |