The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-12-05
Manifested In The Presidents Message
to Congress.
STATESMEN GIVE THEIR OPINIONS
or the Important su bjects In tho Docu-
ment and Their Judgments ID ffer
According to Their Political Ami
ntions-Rced Speaks of the Tariff.

that the pubic awaits preslueptB mes
sage with the intense interest which has
been manifested in the document sent to
congress. The reading was listened to
with close attention In both houses, and at
its close a number Of pertinent and in
teresting interviews were held with men,
bers.
Ex-Speaker Reed said: "T dislike to
comment on the message because il would
not be possible to do IL in adequate terms.
It is exceedingly disappointing both In
matter and manner. IL IS largely made
up of wearisome resume of the reports
of his secretaries, and they have hardly
been improved by condensation. On the
Hawaiian question we are left as much in
the dark as ever, and must await the news
of the next steamer just as we have been
waiting so long. That part OF the message
which relates to the tariff Ia most sur
prising. IL asserts that the house com
mittee in charge of that subject has
formulated plans and devised methods Of
taxation which, as a member, have not
even heard proposed.
"How long has 1t been part OF our sys.
TEN that the committee OF an independent
branch shall report to congress through
the presidentf Is this the result of blend
ing the appointive with the legislative
power"
Mr.. Springer of Illinois said: I'm refer
ence to the tariff, the message is clear and
forcible. The president does not enter
into an elaborate discussion Of the subject,
but recommends . complete compliance
with the demand OF the American people
for tariff reform. In this the message will
receive the cordial commendation of every
Democrat in the land, and Of many others
who realize that our present protective
system is injurious to the best interests Of
the people"
''In reference to Hawaii. the president
takes the only course which is consistent
with international honor and comfy The
restoration Of the condition which existed
prior to the armed Intervention OF the
United States may be necessary for the
restoration of the monarchy. II it does it
will be proof that the monarchy was over
thrown by the interposition of our gov
ernment. IL the restoration does not fol-
low, we will have demonstrated our good
faith and regard for the rights Of other
nations"
Mr.. Holman of Indiana: "It is an able
and forcible document. The earnest sug-
gestions of economy contrasts strongly
with messages heretofore presented"
Mr.. McCreary of Kentucky: 1T Is an
able and appropriate document. 1t fur
nishes valuable information. He presents
our foreign affairs, monetary matters and
the tariff with great ability, and think
his recommendations are generally good"
Mr. Oates Of Alabama: at abounds In
details and IL full of Information about the
departments, but makes few recommends
tions."
Mr.. Dolliver OF Iowa; "In the matters
Of pub bile interest that are in dispute the
message lacks any satisfactory expression.
In respect to Hawaii, the president conceals
from congress all that is important. AS
to silver, the president lacks the courage
TO state his views, and commits the whole
subject to.the policy of delay"
Chairman Wilson Of the ways and means
committee: THE presidents message is
all right. He is especially right on the
tariff"
Mr.. Cobb of Missouri: 81 am heartily
In accord with the message and its con-
clusons."
Mr.. Tracy Of New York; ~ am salts
fled with it. 1t is q good message"
Mr.. Pear Of Iowa: "The president says
that he will restore Liliuokalani, gives
the policy away on the income tax. aud
aSrees with Hancock that the tariff is a
loeal issue and asks the people not to
kick"
Mr.. Bynum of Indiana: "It was a very
concise but clear statement. Some sec
tionr would like to read more carefully,
but the principal views presented meet my
unqualified approval"
Mr.. Payne OF New York: "The message
IL remarkably disappointing document.
nt,i Inn anrta UtV m
formation. On Hawaii affairs II gives us
no information. His announcement OF the
internal revenue feature of the plans of the
ways and means committee Is astound-
ing"
Mr. Dalzell OF Pennsylvania: ut would
seem that the president has not yet heard
the news from Massachusetts, New York,
Pennsylvanis, Ohio and Iowa When he
refers TO reduction OF tariff charges on the
necessaries OF life / suppose he has refer
ence 70 champagne and brandy. 1t seems
like cruel sarcasm on the part OF the presi-
dent to speak of the benefit to result to
the wage earne< from free raw mate
rails"
Mr.. Boutelle Of Maine: at is the irst
executive document which directly i'm
pugned aud charged malfeasance in Office
aud practically treason upon a United
States minister against whom nothing was
charged by the administration up to the
TIME his resignation was accepted"
Senator Plat: cit scarcely deserves
comment"
senator Lodge: The most OF the mes
sage was taken up with a perfectly harm
less routine business The clause about
Hawaii appears TO announce the extraor.
dinary doctrine that il is our duty TO over
tura "a government We have recognized Ia
order 10 recognize another government"
Senator Power: III understaud the mes
tage was printed in London this morning.
il Should be given out there yesterday 30
our British neighbors could have more
time TO tell us what TO DO about IL /"