Huntsville gazette., 1893-08-12
VIEWS ON THE MESSAGE.
prominent Representatives and Senators
Express Themselves in Regard to the
Message of the President to Congress
They Do Not All Coincide.

Express Themselves in Regard to the
Message of the President to Congress
They Do Not All Coincide.
{ WASHINGTON, Aug. 9.-Representa-
tives and senators approached and
sounded in regard to their opinions of
the presidents message expressed
themselves as follows:
Representative Cannon. of Illinois,
said:
1t is. unfortunate that the president has
coupled with his statement Of the financial
policy the declarations regarding the tariff
The business disturbances set in last Novem-
ber The financial stringency. as some one has
well said, lis but the mark on the dial indica.
ting thereal trouble Within
Mr.. Bourke Cochran, Of New York,
who is sexpected to lead the antisilver
forces on the floor of the house, said:
Admirable, most admirable. Even the silver
men must admit that it is the most perfect pre-
sentatfon OF the question that could be made.
Representative Bland, of Missouri,
the Moses of the free-coinage men,
said.3
AS nearly as I could make out it was plea
for single gold standard, because England
maintains it. If England would coin silver
probably this country would do so. We seem
to have lost the spirit OF l776.
Representative Bynum, of Indiana,
said:
The message is very straightforward The
president makes no attempt to straddle the is
sue. The country will understand it.
Representative NJ. d. Harter, Of
Ohio said:
The message Of Mr.. Cleveland is strong
clear and conclusive. That congress should
lose no time in carrying out his recommenda
tions is patent. The immediate and uncondi-
tional repeal Of the purchase clause of the so
cale1 Sherman act ought to raise no issue
among patriotic. intelligent representatives
and senators. Procrastinatiol or delay in
this, to my mind and heart is crime and will
produce needless suffering of the people and
helpless poor. To-day in the aggregate hun
dreds Of thousands of our people are out of
work and in need. If this occurs in summe
what will 1t be next winter.
Representative Springer, of Illinois,
said:
The president has very ably and tersely
stated the present financial situation, and his
message will command the earnest and careful
consideration of congress and the whole coun-
try. The duty of congress is made clear and
there can be no doubt that the representatives
of the people and the states will at once carry
out and cryStalize the presidents recommended
tions.
Representative Holman, of Indiana,
chairman of the last committee on ap-
preparations, said
1t is vigorous and able expression Of the
presidents views upon the situation"
Mr.. Dingley (rep.), of Missouri, was
4aot very favorably impressed by the
message:
1t contains number OF Grover Cleveland
platitudes. Mr.. Cleveland mover goes to the
root of the evil. l speak with considerable
sympathy because agree with him as to the
desirability of the result which he wishes to
attain.
Representative McMillin, of Tennes-
see, said:
The message is a particularly strong presen
tation of the case in the presidents we'll
known terse and forceful manner OF expression.
1t meets my hearty approval.
Representative Simpson (popD, of
Kansas, said:
1t is the weakest message ever presented to
the country. Weak as dishwater'' does not ex
press it. The presidents reference to the la
Dor question is the veriest rot.
Representative Bryan (pop. -dem.), Of
Nebraska, said:
1t very forcibly represents the opinions OF
those who believe in the unconditional repeal
of the Sherman act, and Of course could not be
expected to set forth the sentiments Of those
who oppose such repeal.
Judge Bell (pop. dem.), of Colorado,
said:
1t is an unmistakable gold standard paper.
1t is in direct conflict with the platforms and
doctrines of the party for the past twenty
years. 1t is the argument made by Sherman
and the money power. 1t makes the silver
forces more determined. 1t did not seem to
impress any of the silver democrats believe
1t will help the silver cause.
Representative Cummings, of New
York, said:
The message is gold message. 1t does not
seem to me to consider silver as in it at all
II the recommendation is carried out believe
that it will, in measure, restore financial con-
fldence and be a great step toward renewing
the prosperity OF the country.
Senator Mcpherson (dem.) of New
Jersey:
1t is the strongest presentation Of the case
possible, and the arguments advanced meet
every objection that can be put forward
Senator Jones (rep.), Of Nevada:
| think the message is utterly illogical and
does not analyze the situation at all. The
Sherman law has nothing to do with the pres
ent condition OF affairs. The lines are drawn
for the battle, and / see no reason for the
friends Of repeal to think they carry their
measure through The message is what was
expected and will do little to help the cause
which the president champions.
Senator Quay, of Pennsylvania:
So far as the messages touches upon the re-
peal of the purchasing act of the Sherman law,
/ give it my cordial Endorsement and think 1t
is good state paper. 1t will help the cause Of
repeal. But for one, If can not get absolute
repeal, L am willing to take the next best thing
that can get.
Senator Hawley (rep.), Of Connecti-
cut:
think it is good, strong message in regard
10 the money question and / am pleased that
the president treated Mr.. Sherman, whose
name the law bears, so fairly as he did when he
called that act truce. Everyone knows that
the Sherman act was passed to prevent the
infiction Of free-silver legislation, and that it
was only intended to postpone the final fight
/ do not exactly understand Mr.. Cleveland's
proposed tariff but believe the real relief Of
the country would come II it knew what to ex-
pect in this direction.
Senator Lodge (rep.), Of Massachu-