Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-12-02
Opinions of Representative Citizens
on HarriSOn'S Message.
TARIFF ARGUMENTS INDORSED.
Government Subsidies Suits the American
Shipping League.
OPPOSING VIEWS on THE FORCE BILL

their opinions OF the document. Very few,
comparatively, had read 1t. The majority
o: the persons approached said that they had
not seen it and intimated that they did not
care whether they read it or not. Under
such circumstances the gathering of senti-
ment was discouraging.
Some representative citizens had perused
it, and their opinions are given below:
James B. Scott-The Presidents indorse-
ment of the Mckinley bill suits me. We
are all for the tariff around Pittsburg. AS
for the Federal elections bill, everything de-
pends on the agencies employed to enforce
1t. 1t wouldn't work in some places, and
would stir up dissension. In other localities
1t would be perfectly satisfactory. In other
particulars Mr.. Harrison's views coincide
with mine
THE PRESIDENT ENDORSED.
Captain W. W. O'Neil, the river coal
operator-I have been lifelong Repub-
can, and, as Republican, would indorse
the Presidents views on public questions. 1
haven't had time to read the message in de-
tail. but, from what have seen of it, L
think Mr.. Harrison is on the right track.
Major Conrad Kay-Harrison is ali right.
A. II. Logan, the oil mani would have
absolute free trade all over the world, if
that were possible Let a mar make what
be can, and sell it where he will, at the best
advantage to himself Infant industries,
however, need protection. 1t is the best
thing ior the country and people In the end.
This has been demonstrated in
the case of plate glass. Home
production has brought down the
price one-half, and it is becoming cheaper
everv dav. 1 am opposed to the Federal
elections bill. The country is cursed with
too much legislation. 1 don't think the
general Government has a right to dictate to
the States in the matter OF holding elections.
Why surround the polls with armed officers?
The effect would not be beneficial or con-
tribute toward having an honest election
and a iair count.
WHAT THE SHIPPING LEAGUE WANTS.
George A. Kelly-As a member of the
American Shipping League, l am most in
teresIed in subsidies for American steam
ships and the passage of the shipping league
and tonnage bills. In a former message
the President declared himself in favor o.
restoring the American marine through
Governmental aid, and l see in this message
he calls attention to the two bills l have re-
ferred to, and uges their passage. This
Is in line with what the league
desires, and meets my appreciation.
! was afraid the ocean mail service bill, in
troduced by Senator Fry, was not in accord
with the League measure, but 1 discovered
on examination that it was framed to be in
harmony with it. The restoration of the
American marine is an important subject,
ana we hope these bills will be passed by
the House. Most OF the Southern members
! lan1 IL IL.
measures, but when they were indorsed by
the administration they were forced by the
party lash TO occupy an inconsistent posi-
ton, ana they fought US. Now, that the
Democrats are coming into power, 1 think
they will redeem their former pledges. The
South will be greatly benefited by their pas
sage.
CONGRESS HELPS TRAVEL.
Division Passenger Agent Smith, of the
Baltimore and Ohio road-I haven't read
the message, but L am a tariff man. 1 am
glad Congress has reopened. 1t will make
more business for the railroads.
Postmaster Mckean-The President is my
chief That is all l have to say.
w. Il Herron-The message strikes me
as a very forcihle document, and according
10 nv way of thinking the Presidents
utterances on all the great questions of the
dav are sound. His views o. the tariff laws
are particularly forcible. These laws have
not yet been tested, but when they have been
] believe they will prove of great benefit.
AS ior reciprocity, 1 am more and more
convinced every day that it will become one
OF the great buiwarks of the Republican
party. [ am astonshed at the remark
able showing made bv the farmers,
The increase in the market price Of their
leading products far surpass nv most
hat ~ oF fl,a
message which deals with the question of
fair and honest elections is simply unanswer-
able. The country is in a remarkably pros
porous condition. Business is good, wages
the same, and employment for all who are
really anxious for it. We have had little
financial furry of late, but L attribute that
almost entirely TO stock speculations.
PLEASED WITH HARRIsoN's VIEWS.
District Master Workman Joseph L.
Evans-I thoroughly admire the Presidents
uumistakable views regarding tariff legis-
lation. There is no doubt that the McKin-
lev bill is not understood by the great mass
OF people. All that is needed is time in
which TO develop its merits, and then the
sentiment in its favor will be overwhelming.
! am also pleased with the Presidents bold,
honest and fearless stand on the question
OF honest elections. l do not see how any,
Colonel William H. Reed-The message
is clean cut, dignifed and very forcIble,
particularly as 1t refers to the great issues
that now confront the people. The Presi-
dents views on the subject of free and hon.
est elections suit me to the letter. This is
an issue that must be met, and the Repub-
lican party must be largely depended upon
10 meet it. The Endorsement OF the McKiu-
ley bill is also q strong point. and a sound
one. Taken as a whole, l regard the mes
sage as one of the ablest that has ever gone
before the people.
Ex-Secretarv William Martin, of the
Amalgamated ssociation-President Har-
rison is undoubtedly correct when he saws
the recent tariff legislation is not properly
understood. Ny firm belief is that when
the various branches of it are in full opera
Jioa the people, and particularly the work.
ing classes, will find it an absolute blessing.
From hasty perusal 4 also think the ut
terances on the subject of honest elections
should meet with general approval. The
last year has undoubtedly been prosperous
one, generally speaking, and 1 hope this
condition may continue.
STRONG RECIPROCITY ARGUMENTS.
Samuel P. Andrews, Pripcipal OF the
Howard SCHOOL, expected the late tariff
legislation would receive hearty support,
but with all due Difference to Major Me-
Kinley and his bill, doubt whether il will
suit the whole country, particularly the
farmers OF the great West. The arguments
in favor of reciprocity are strong, and I
think that this issue will have to be relied
upon largely for the salvation of the Re-
publican party.
Major j. T. Denniston, City Treasurer
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