The Republicans in 1888 declared in favor of "the use of both gold and silver as money," and condemned "the policy of the Democratic administration in its efforts to demonetize silver."
"Contemporary American History, 1877-1913"
Charles A. Beard
Every government was compelled to demonetize it, for when once gold had fallen into contempt it was less valuable in the eyes of the public than stamped paper.
"The Moon Metal"
Garrett P. Serviss