Telegram-herald., 1891-03-18
LEADING TOPICS.
They Are Discussed by the Presi-
dent Ia an Interview.
Pleased sith the Work Of the Last
Congress Need OF q Strong
raY-Tariff and Reciprocity.
A rALz Win Ma. HARRlsos

the administration and congress Is re-
viewed and the principal politi-
cal topics upper most IA the pub
iiG mind are discussed. IL says that
PT'esiasnt Harrison enters on the last
half Of his term with great confidence
IN the snceeSs Of the republican party.
He Is regarded in republican circles at
Washington - the chief of the party. 20
whom will be o1fered without serious
contest the nomination for second
term
The president was first asked what
he thought Of the work.of the Fifty
nrst congress- he said:
In many ways s. las been . most remark
able congress- Its work las been Of tas nest
important chAraeter The result Is enc that
Oil stand well In hlstory, and one which the
country gill approve. Tie principle " major
ity rule mas Also been asserted IN . marked de-
gree. and sdnsrsBoe 10 that ruls Is IN ny IGdg
meat the one DriGeipls which viii preserve the
1nsfitutiOns Of our county"
The president as asked il ne though.
the repu blieans would make the issue
involved in the election. bill prominent
IA future campaigns The president said:
You VIII fad therein the same prtncipi--a
gsarAltee o, the rule II the majority. II Will
not q. for the people Of any section 10 say that
they must be let alone. that IL Is 10
cal question 90 be settled by the states
whether shall have honest cleo
lions or no.- This might be said
II IL were aot FOR the fact that the principle is
Al issue IA national elections and that the In
equality upon the floor Of the house OF repre-
seEtatiyss IS 30 great that II cannot De ig
nored Whether 10 shall become domi-
nant issue Ia the immediate campaign
- a.
ton for the public 10 determine II
depends upon how much the public
science IS quiexented regarding the prin-
eipis Of right N question OF whether the
northern part Of the country viii consent 10
such inequality OF representation in the ad-
mintstratlon Of national Affairs II isn't
question OF sectionalisn- II is q question OF
principle and OF business honesty"
The president was asked il he was
pleased with the aid given by congress
TO the shipping interests of the country
with view To the carrying out the
reciprocity policy of the administration.
He said:
Yes, lam much pleased wha, was passed
oy congress WAS about all I thought was
practical and Ali taat could be safely accom-
pished as a preliminary step. In attempting
anything new II Is important 10 be con
sentative and 20 avoid extremes. I have
Always thought IL best 10 begin with the steam
snip lines. They AFFORD swift aud rapid transit
They have the carrying OF the government
mails azd are important elements In bringing
us In touch with countries with which are
seeking - improve our trade relations The
Importance OF this Is shown in the enlarged
commerce which always follows the es
Establishments Of new steamer connec
IL wiz be practical To go beyond the
steamer lines and give aid TO the sailing
vessels win be for the future 10 determine. I
am not prepared TO say whether this will be
wise The step thus far taken Is quite within
the limits OF our present resources. Senator
Frye noted the other day the fact that our
revenue from foreign mails provides to-day a
surplus Of over o., 10000. We do not care
10 make money out OF our postal service
and this Il q sum that can properly be used for
the encouragement Of quick means OF commu-
nieaiIon with the south The theory OF the
postal service Is not . money making ono. II
IL this principle OF extension OF the service
which iussifes the governments in making cx
pcnditures In tue direction that no private en-
terpriss could afford 10 60"
The president was asked about the
new navy and the criticisms which had
been directed against the sums of
money expended upon it. The presi-
dent said in reply TO this:
Il Am perfectly willing TO concede that the
navies Of to-day may be useless sfty years
from now. That has nothing 10 do with the
case. DO not think that even the humblest
owner OF the smallest house would
hesitate TO close his door against intruders
rather thar 70 wait for the possible develop
ment Of some future style OF hinge, which
would enable him 10 close his door with more
economy and Dispatch The truth OF II is that
the establishment OF navy puts a nation upon
respectable footing and 10 the best guarantee
against the possibility Of any war In other
words it Is insurance and should be- 80 re-
earded"
The president was asked IL he didn't
think that the tariff issue for the pres
ent was ended so far as the republican
party was concerned The president
said
Most decideiY. Think there should b nc
more agitation upon this subject until the Me
kinley oil has been fairly tried There
is no why it, workings should
- prejadiced ey mslevolent predic
lions The bin has been already long
enough IN operation 20 indicate that
much that vas charged against Il Is untrue. A
period should Do permitted 70 pass long enough
90 test fairly the character Of the measure
Then IL II can % shown BY sucn fair and inn
partial trial that IL has faults fet them be
eliminated"
The president was asked IL he did
not hold TO much the same opinion con-
corning financial legislation. He said
Il do not think that We need any more nnan-
sisi legislation for TIE present what have
too. should have It's period % trial I do not see
snv present or near future necessity ~ further
financial legislation I have favored silver coin
age up 70 pcint where thought IL could be
safely used II q not ALWAYS easy 20 de-
,ermine exactly the danger point 10 is best
however. 10 he Conservative AMI I think We
have gone about far for the present IN the
direction Of free coinage Of silver as can be
dcre for The best interests ~ silver To 90
further nrht result in deprecistins III
The president was asked about the
reciprocity policy Of the administration.
He said
4 have s--n engaged for the last f.w DAYS
sr considering various subjects ~ treaty
under this policv I have been doinT what I
could - arse scng ard develop the posSihili
ties vsich IN this new extension - orr
trade. believe that THIS policy win result IN
great god"
At the cIose II the talk he was asked
what be thought 81 the future If
the republican party. The president
said that there was already a strong
reaction in favor Of the party and that
the future would show that Il was upon
the si,le Of good government and mod
ern progress and well merited the con-
fiden-e of the country.
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