The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-08-09
now THEY TAKE 1T.
What Leading Statesmen Say
About the Message.

statesmen, senators especially, there is a
strong disinclination TO pass judgment upon
the message at this time, which is in
marked contrast to their free expressions
In former years.
A notable fact is the general absence OF
adverse criticisms from a party point OF
view and among those who have reserved
an expression of their judgment the Demo-
Gratis are quite as numerous as the Repub
licans. For instance, Mr.. Voorhees,, chair
man of the Finance committee, declined
positively to be interviewed ON the message,
and Mr.. Hill, of New York, did the same,
although later in the day he gave some in
dications OF what his views are by the
introduction OF his bill in the Senate.
6iMr. German said: The message Is q
clear-cut statement of the Presidents
views. All OF the comment that l have
heard in the Senate is that 1t Is as terse and
clear statement as could have been
made.
Senator Cockrell, chairman Of the Ap-
preparation committee. was very wary
and when pressed for an opinion said: II
am not sure that / understand fully the
purport OF the message and until l have
read i carefully / cannot express an
opinion"
Senator Chandler, Republican, OF New
Hampshire, said: "I'he two columns treat
ing on the silver question seem to be thor
oughly sound except where the President
uses the word principally In stating that
the prevailing situation is due to silver.
The last clause, declaring that there must
be immediate action upon the bills to carry
out the pledges OF the Democratic party
he. tar xr,Il Afotnrh hnsinasa
more than his soundness on the financial
question will improve it,"
Senate Allison, one OF the leading finan-
cial lights of this country, was very con-
servative in expressing his opinion. He
remarked: "It is a fair message. He
states truly that tie Sherman act was a
compromise between the free silver men
and those who opposed their views" Sena-
tor Allison also thought that the tariff
references Of he President were calculated
To disturb business further at a very criti-
cal time.
Mr.. Bourlxe Cochran, of New York, who
IS expected to lead the anti-silver forces on
the floor of the House, said: Admirable,
most admirable Even the silver men
must admit that it is the most perfect pre-
sentation of the question that could be
made"
Representative Bland, of Missouri, the
Moses of free coinage men, said: As
nearly as could make out it was plea
for single gold standard, because Eng
land maintains it. IL England would coin
silver probably this country would do
So We seem to have lost the spirit OF
1776.n
Representative Springer, Of Illinois,
chairman OF the Committee on Ways aud
Means of the last House, said: "The
President has very ably and tersely stated
the present financial situation and his mos
sage will commend the earnest and care
full consideration OF Congress and OF the
whole country. The duty of Congress is
made clear and there can be no doubt that
the representatives OF the people and of the
States will at once carry out the Presi-
dents recommendations.
Representative Holman, OF Indiana,
chairman of the last Committee on Appro-
priations, said: 1T is vigorous and able
expression OF the Presidents views upon
the situation"
Senator Lodge, Rep., Mass .)-'T am
very well pleased with the recommended
tions regarding the financial questions OF
the day, and think the Presidents position
immediate and unconditional
repeal of the law is what is needed. In
that respect it is very strong document.
/ agree with the President that this is no
time for personal or party politics on the
silver question"
Senator Mcpherson, Dem, n. j. .)-"It
is the strongest presentation OF the case
possible and the arguments advanced meet
every objection that can be put forward"
Senator Teller, (Rep. Col. 1.-THE sim
pie assertion OF the President that the
present financial condition is due to the
Sherman law, does not make it so. His
premise is wrong and his conclusions neces-
sarily fall to the ground"
Senator. PETER, Pop, Kan - "The
banker viii regard it as perfection, the
farmer and workman will see in it
further reduction of the product of their
farm and their labor. 1t is the first attack
of money kings in their fiual struggle for