The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1893-12-05
VERY WEAK MESSAGE.
Americans Think So, but the
English Do Not Agree.
HAWAIIAN POLICY DENOUNCED,
Tom Reed Says Pressaent Got Reve.us
sfil Before Him, conmfstes~.,-
Long One. Harrison says.

WAshi1sToS lily. Dec 4-Ihe views OF
both houses concerning the message are
freely expressed. Ex-Speake- Reed said !:
1t Is exceedingly Disappointing. both in
matter and manner. on the Hawaiian
question. We are left as much In the
dark as ever and must wait news from the
next steamer. just as We have been waiting
80 long That part of the message which
relates TO the tariff asseverates that the
house COMMITTEES in eharge of that subject
has formulated plans and devised meth
DDS OF taxation which, as q member of the
committee, / have not even heard pro-
posed. IL is rather unusual sensation to
learn Of the deeds Of a committee, not in
the committee room. bat from the presi-
dent of the United States. Has
that committee ceased, in form,
10 be composed Of both parties.
and has It without even the formality of a
word In open committee informed the
president OF its determination in such .
way that the president can officially CON-
munscate IL to the house? How long has
II been part of our system that q CON-
nittee OF an independent branch, and
above all O committee which controls the
purse, shall report to congress through the
president? Is this the result of the ru-
mored blending OF the appointive with
the legislative power7
ut is bad enough to have the tariff bill
communicated to the president before it
reaches even the committee. stili less the
house, shows q deterIn n ation 10 be moved
by no facts and modified by no arguments,
and makes apparent the aosurdity of APP
pointing Republicans on the committee of
WAYS and means at all.
Mr.. Springer approved of the reference
to Hawaii as the only course consistent
with international honor and comfy.
Holman-It is an able and forcibie docu-
ment.
Mccreary--It Is able and appropriate.
Deliver OF fowa--It is wanting in de-
fniteness aud makes no pre.enss TO lead
ership of public opinion
Wilson Of West virginia-Ths message
IL all right
Tracey OF New York; am heartily in
accord with il.
Gear of Iowa-The president gives away
the ways and means committee on the in
come tar, says he will restore Liiiuokaiani
and agrees with Hancock that the tariff is
. local issue.
Bynum of Indiana-It IL . clear and
concise statement.
Boutelle-It is the first executive docu-
ment which charges q United States min.
lister with malfeasan CO and treason.
Psine of New York-It 10 a remarkably
disappointing document.
wesrisome.
Dalzcll of Pennsylvania-That portion
on the tariff shows that facts weigh
nothing with tariff reformers.
Hepburn Of Iowa-The discussion Of the
Hawaiian policy is disappointing.
Cannon Of Iiiinois-The message will
not tend to restore confidence to the pro-
ducing and commercial interests of the
country.
Voorhees, of Indiana--In the main ID is q
sound. strong document
Observation-Disclosures all the way
through.
Murphy-It is good message.
Palmer-The presidents impressions are
wide of the mark regarding fraudulent
pensions.
Kyle-I am pleased with the income tax
portion, but not about HAWAII and the
issuance of bonds.
Morrill-The Endorsement of tariff bill
not yet acted upon in COMMITTEES IL unex-
pected and remarkable.
Hoar-it treats important questions
| feebiy and briefly. The reference to the
| tariff report IL q breach of privilege.
Mitchell-i am surprised to learn the
restoration of Queen Liliuokalani is really
contemplated.
HawIey-It lacks vigor and is disap.
| pointment.
Dubois-It is lacking in force, strength
| and Americanism.
Jones of Nevada-There Is no hope for
silver while the present administration Is
| in power.
Pla,t--It scarcely deserves comment.
Shoup--I am disappointed at the absence
| of any recommendation Of the recognition
| of silver.
Dixon-It is wearisome and without sug-
gestions as to the immediate interests oi
the country.
Henderson of Nebraska-With logged
obstinacy and mulish stunhornness that
persists In wrong-doing when full enlight
eminent shows a " ser course. the admin
istration, having hauled down the flag in
Hawaii, nov proposes 10 traniple IL in the
dust. We are asked to trade the GOODIES.
of liberty for n harlot.
Among the senators who declined to ex
prcss their views we're Sherman, Aldrieh
Hill of New York. Daniel. Mills, Coke
Jones of Arkansas, Cockreli. Smith. Har
rfs and WaIthail