The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-12-06


OF the public business. 1 am glad 20
see he earnestly favors a reform and re-
duction Of the expenses OF the United
States courts. lie wishes the business
OF these courts 10 be as small and mex
pensive as possible. and insists that the
Zee system. as applicable To the compen-
sation OF United States attorneys, mar
shals, and clerks should be abolished. He
also favors the enactment OF law that
would give the United States commits
sioners the final disposition Of petty Of
fences within the srade Of misdemeanors,
especially those coming under the inter
nal revenue laws. | have been fighting
for these reforms ever since | entered
Congress. more than eight years ago. L
regret that he makes no suggestion In
favor an increase of the currency, either
by the coinage OF silver or by the
repeal OF the tax on the state bank
issues. | am glad 10 find, however, that
lie favors the establishment OF "a per-
manently sound currency. abundantly
sufficient TO meet every requirement OF
our Increasing population and business"
Congressman Alexander. OF North Caro-
lima: Il consider the message IN a gen.
eral sense an able document. 1t is
comprehensive statement OF our domes-
tic and foreign relations, l will not ex-
press an opinion of its Internal revenue
features until | have devoted more time
TO Its consideration. l cannot, however.
agree with the President on his tariff
recommendations, as l am I'm favor OF a
tariff for revenue, and of a fair distti-
button OF the import duties, and believe
that where raw materials are exempted
from duty the manufactured articles from
those materials should also be admitted
free. l consider that by the proposed
al t..F. I'D.
some of the Southern States by the
free admission 20 this country OF for
eign coal, iron ore, lumber, and other
products, while New England and the
East will be greatly benefited by the
protection afforded their manufactures.
| am also In favor OF an income tax
without discrimination, and believe that
individual incomes should be taxed when
they exceed a certain amount as well
as corporations. / am opposed TO any
increase of the internal revenue taxes
on whisky, beer, or tobacco I'm any
Of its forms. as | consider that in pro-
portion 10 our property we OF the South
ern States, are already paying more than
our equitable proportion of the govern
ment revenues.
Congressman Woodard OF North Caro-
lima:
Il should not express an opinion OF
the message. rs / really have not had
sufficient time 10 consider IT, / think,
however that the Presidents sugges-
tious ON the tariff reform are clearly
warranted by the declarations OF the
Democratic platform and ! heartily APP
prove Of them. The message 10 me was
"a disappointment from the fact that no
legislation Of a financial character, which
the country was led 10 expect was
suggested or recommended. The repeal
of the l0 per cent. tax ON state banks
ls On my opinion. the only financial
legislation that can pass this Congress
that will benefit the S9n'i. ! am IA
favor of en- income tax 60 Boz applied io
individuals In certain cases az wen as
to corporations. The internal revenue J.
do not think should be intertered WIN
le we. Of the South. are already paying
our fun proportionate share of ne eN-
p4uses Of this governments, aae "a 'sfa
orposed 10 the increase OF the taxes ON
whisky or other distilled spirits, or toDac-
co i'm any FORM
congressman Josiah Patterson, Of Ten
nassee. II regard the message as
graphic and comprehensive summary oi
tha condition Of thl country in It's dit-
ferent departments Of the public service
Ii Is another instance in which the Presi-
dent. In my judgment. displays 8reht
sagacity. Every other question is touch
ed upon lightly, while the great ana para
mount issue on which the President was
elected is emphasized with o boldness
and dlrectness which will keep II promi-
nently before the country until IT is dis
posed Of by Congress. / like the mes
sage. and feel confident OF results.'
Congressman Meredith, Of Virginia: Il
have not had time 10 read the message
carefully enough 10 express an opinion,
but from what / could gather from rs
reading by the clerk, il struck me as
being a clear and comprehensive state
ment OF the condition Of the country,
and suggestions which viii. II carried out,
prove beneficial 10 the people. golden
thread Of fealty to the principles Of the
Democratic party and its platform runs
through the whole message. Perhaps
the most important feature IS the Ha-
wiian matter, on account OF the recent
discussion In the press and having known
Mr.. Blount intimately as a member OF
the same House. IL gives me pleasure 10
say OF him, that while he may have been
deceived. he Is absolutely truthful, and
would not 'fatter Neptune for his trl-
dent or Job for his power to thunder"
He may have mistaken the duty ot an
ambassador. who, according n Wotten,
good Of his country" but he was govern
ed by his honest convictions, and the
President has done right in relying on
his statement"
Senators Daniel and Hunton were both
In their seats to-day, despite the inclen-
ent weather
Congressman Harry Tucker arrived NJ
the Capitol to-day.
Congressman Paul c. Edmunds was in
his seat to-day
Congressman Geo. D. Wise braved the
fury OF to-day's sn0w-storm 10 make
a visit 10 the War Department, after
which he returned 10 the Capitol. where
he remained until the House adjourned
Congressman f. T., Meredith win make
this city his winter residence and expects
10 remove his family from Manassas
as soon as he returns from Richmond,
for which city he leayes tomorrow.
The contested election case Of Williams
Settle will be argued before the Com
rnittee on Elections next Tuesday by
Messrs Graham and Busby. OF North
Carolina. and ex-CongTsssman Hemp
mill, Of South Carolina for Mr.. Williams
and Alr. John W. Graham. OF North
Carolina. for Mr. Settle. The registra-
ton laws Of the State Of North Carolina
are involved In this cQge
Major r. r. Mason. OF Charlottesville,
IS guest at the Metropolitan
Messrs. j. Brad. Beverly, Virginia,
and d. Turner Day, Warrenton, are at
the Metropolitan.
Hon. Walton Moore. Of Fairfax. was
in the city to-day. lie will leave for
Richmond to-day or tomorrow.
Messrs. r. H. Jackson. OF Virginia;
4, Smith Hlrapdy ~ NtrStDfa. and ~.