New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-28
CLETELANUS DAILY PRA YER.
IT IS THAT THE SENATE WILL PASS IHE
REPEAL BILL WITHOUT MORE DELAY.
4 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT TO THE Gov
ERNOR OF GEORGIA on THE FINAN'
CIAL EM-UNCoNDITIoN.
AL REPEAL FIRST.

Atlanta Ga Sept. 27.-"The Constitution to-
morrow will print a letter from President Cleveland
Governor Northen. in which the Presideht states
his position the financial question at some iehe'h
The letter is in reply to one written by Governor
NOrhen on the 18th inst. The Governor refuses 'o
give his letter out publicaticA but 1t Is known
that it presented graphic condition OF the poht-
caI situation in Georgia and the South. and urged
upon the President the expediency of pubic utter
ancc from him more comprehensive than MS recent
message as to the proper policy to be pursued ny
Congress upon. questions affecting the stringency
of the times and the needs OF the people III Is uh-
derstood that In his letter Governor Northen point
cd out inroads being made in the Democratic RANKS
by the Popusts by reason of the neglect or delay
on the part of the Democratic majority In Congress
to meet legislation the line OF the party platform
and pledges The Presidents reply to that letter
WAS received this evening and is as follows:
Executive Mansion. Washington. d. c.. Sept. 2o
Hon. W. j. NOrthen
Ny Dear Sir: hardly know how 10 reply 10 your let'er
Of the 18th inst. that 1 am quite plainly
record concerning the financial question MY etter
accepting nomination to the Presidency when fead III
connection with the lately sent to the Congress
In extraordinary session appears to be very explicit
want currency that j. sable and safe IN the hads Oh
ctr people. l will knowingly be implicated In a
condition that Will justly make me in the least degree
aiswcrablc any labor !1rmcr in the United states
for a shrnhage the purchasing power OF the dollar ne
has received Tor a full dollars worth OF work or for
good dollars worth OF the product Of his toll not only
want our currcicy to b. Of such character that all
kind, Of daars Of equal purchasing as home
but | wan. T. 10 lc Of such character VIII deHOf
rate abroad wisdom and good faith thus placing us
upon firm foundation and credit among tbs nations ot the
earth. want financial conditions and the laws re-
atng 10 sale and reassuring that those
who have money will spend and invest 1t in business ana
now ert rrisc Instead OF holdng It. You cannot cure
fc bv calling II foolish aud unreasonable and you can
rot pre,it the frightened irom boarding his money
good sound and stable money ana cohuieioh
of confidence that will keep 1t in use
Within the limits Of what / have written am a
friend OF silver but believe it, proper place IN our
currency can only fixed by readJustment OF our cur
iccv leg and inlugu alton Of consistent ana
comprehensive financial scheme. ] think such tmhg
an ONLY be entered upon poiitaby and hopefuhy aer
tho r,uoal OF the law which Is charged with all our
financial woes In present state Of the public mlnd
this lay cannot be upon patched In such way
tho froc and unlimited coinage silver by this country
alone and INDEPENDENTLY and am in favor OF the inmeu
ate and unconditional repeal OF the purchasing clause Oh
the so-calcd Sherman law.
confess l astonhcd by the opposition III 'nc
senate To lch prompt action would relieve the pe9e
unfortunate situation Ny daily prayer Is that the delay
o,caslon,d BY such opposition may not be the cause OIL
punsng the country deeper depression than have
VT known and that the Democratic party may not DC
Justly held responsible for such catatrophe iou''
,..,,. t,ui,- GROVER CLEVELAND.