The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1885-12-19
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
S,,,,,,,,a,,s of the Press-A General Ex-
nressIOn of COmmeHdatiOn.

New York Times, (Rep.): ''Thc confidence
of the country in President Cleveland S sound
INDICTMENT. in his practical good sense, and in
his firm grasp of great public questions will
be confirmed and increased by his first mes,
sage to Congress. 1t is something more and
higher than q business message. Without
conscious effort, apparently, and certainly
without visible straining after either the lofty
or the profound, the President has impressed
on his message the stamp OF broad and SIN
cere patriotism mr. IL,
that a document has issued from the Execu-
tive so full of information and instruction tor
the people. 1t is free from verbiage, is writ
ten in plain, business-like manner, treats OF
a large number of subjects and is positive and
outspoken in the expression Of opinions on
the important issues of the hour. The mes
sage is a safe, clear, conservative paper, ana
upon the whole is an able state document.
New York Sun, (Dem.): "The message Is
encyclopaedia in its presentation OF details,
full of information and of interest to every
citizen, written with admirable clearness
and with some variety of style
New York Tribune, rep: The first mes
sage of the President is creditable paper.
On some of the most important questions OF
which it treats it deserves hearty praise
New York Star, (Dem.): LAS whole the
message will be received by the people with
approval, and by the Democrats OF the coun-
try with satisfaction and pride. From the
first sentence to the final one there is no men,
ton of those differences which lately involved
the land in war, and which atterward gave a
long life to hatreds that became a food upon
which a great party lived. Under the be-
nign rule of a Democratic government the
land finds peace and rest from turmoil, and
the happiness of a recreated patriotism
New York Mining Journal, (lnd.): 1.-The
Presidents expression of Executive OPINION
is like himselt-frank, honest, clear sighted,
statesmanlike and comprehensive. There IS
no uncertain note upon any key. 1t unltes
in one harmonious symphony the glorles,
needs and duties of the republic. The Con-
gresham who studies this able state paper
to advantage is thoroughly equipped for the
work he has on hand" ,
Boston Evening Traveller, (Rep.): 1.-The
message is an able one, and evinces on the
part of President Cleveland a comprehensive
grasp of the great questions Of public policy
now before the people ,,u,,
Hartford, Conn, Times, Dem.): 1.-The
country will read the message and feel Its I'M
portance and its excellence.
The Philadelphia Press (Rep.) admits that
the message is sound on most points, but adds:
His treatment of the tariff is not so satlstac-
tory"
Philadelphia Enquirer, (Rep.): Excepting
alone upon the silver question the entire mes
sage is of the most conservative character
1t is not what may be called a brilliant one;
but it is both instructive and interesting, and
is likely to give very general satisfaction, ana
tend to give confidence to the representatives
-, al ON
financial interests of the country. It's clear,
direct and manly in manner and exhaustive
in natter
Philadelphia North American Rep: 1T
is a paper well worth reading, and though
very long drawn out, it is creditable state
paper. and will favorably compare with an
nual messages since the government was
founded In its discussion of subjects upon
which legislation may be required it is full, II
not exhaustive.
/ Philadelphia Times CInd.): " President
! Cleveland gives the most positive assurance
/ to business and industry. There Is no am
biguity in his language. What he believes he
saws: what he says he means, and he meets
| the question of revenue reform with degree
/ of candor and fidelity to our great business
! and industrial interests that must command
| the general approval of business circles and
the cordial trust of the whole nation.
Pittsburg Dispatch rep: The message
( will add to the general conviction that Presl'
dent Cleveland is a sensible, safe and ex
| tremey cautious public man, who can be
relied upon to do nothing to cause alarm dur
! ing his executive term
Pittsburg Commercial, Gazette( Rep: 1.-The
message is plain, carefully considered and
strikingly conservative document.
/ Pittsburg Post iDem.l: The message Is
broad and non-partisan in tone, thoroughly
/ American, and shows man at the helm who
has the needed faith IN himself, as well as the
courage Of his convictions.
/ Philadelphia Ledger lind }: ut is a clear,
frank. vigorous document in its style, ant
busness-like in its methods"
Washington Post Dem }: Upon the whole
the Presidents message will please the peo
pie 1t will come to them as a tuliilment o
their most ardent expectations. 1t is set tc
a key of lofty and patriotic craftsmanship anc
breathes a love of country which is at once
admirable and encouraging"