Knoxville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1875, 1874-05-06
THE PRESIDENTS VETO MESSAGE.
senator BrOwnIow's Views Expressed 10 n
Chronicle Reporter.

chronicle Reporter.
Senator Brownlow was one of the first
members ofthe Senate to come out squarely
and define his position on the currency
question. Nearly twelve months ago we
published letter from him, addressed to
Hon. Henry T. Blow and other prominent
gentlemen in Missouri, in which he an
nounced himself in favor of increasing the
volume of currency five hundred millions.
On this, as on every other question, he has
been outspoken and unequivocal.
From the beginning of the long and te-
dious discussion, which ensued in both
branches of Congress on the currency ques-
ton, his position has been clearly under.
stood, and when few weeks ago, he came
home for a rest, he provided that his vote
should not be lost, by pairing with his
friend Senator Flanagan, of Texas. Know
ing his firm stand on the question, it is
very natural that the people of this coun-
try, who always take an interest in what
he says and does, should wish to know
how he felt in reference to the Presidents
veto of the Senate Finance bill.
For the purpose of obtaining his
views, CHRONICLE reporter called
upon him yesterday at his residence. He
was out in his garden when our reporter
reached his residence, but soon came in,
appearing to enjoy better health than
usual He walks unsupported, and.with
apparent ease, and converses freely with
his friends. The following conversation
ensued:
Reporter-Senator, knowing the in
terest that is taken in reference to your
views on the subject of the Presidents We
to of the Senate Finance Bill, 1 have
called to obtain them for publication, if
you have no objections.
Senator Bro10nLO1O i have none. /
have never hesitated to express
myself upon all public questions when
called upon, and my constituents are
entitled to know my position. / regret that
the President thought proper to exercise
his constitutional power and veto the
finance bill, but believe he is honest and
conscientious and did what he believes is
for the best interests of the whole country.
Consequently 1 stand by him and by the
principles of the Republican party. have
had no correspondence or conversation
with any leading Republicans, so as to learn
Their views and wishes consequently | am
upon my own "hook, y aud claim to rep
resent nobody but myself.
Reporter-Democratic politicians are
predicting that the result of the veto will
be disastrous to the Republican party.
What is your opinion on that subject?
Senator Brol0nlOa0-Such an opinion is
without foundation. The party can not
be so easily destroyed. will stand by the
regular candidates of the Republican par
ty from Governor down to door-keeper,
and if tho party is distracted and split
asunder, it shall not be with my help. /
do not anticipate any such result. My
views on the currency question remain
unchanged, but the supremacy of the Re.
publican party in the United States over
shadows everything else pertaining to the
preservation of the public credit and to the
upbuilding and promoting our commercial
interests.
The Senator has lost none of his conf.
dence in the party of which he is so prom
inent member and does not believe the
| currency question is the rock upon which
| it is to split.
His attention was called to the publish
! ed reports of the preparation of finance
bills, one said to be by Speaker Blaine
| with view to satisfactory compromise
between the paper currency and hare
money men. He knew nothing of any
such bills but thinks such thing feast
| BILE.
| The Senator will remain at home 70
some time yet, recruiting his strength, a
which no one who has any right to, will
complain. He says he can accomplish
more for his constituents if he remain
here and does nothing but draw his salary
than Democratic Senator can.
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