Birmingham state herald., 1895-12-21
IT IS QUITE SIGNIFICANT.
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~(~@~-@-SS~-~- ----S--5@-@1 senate, at least, for the administration to issue bonds, or that any measure look ing to change in our financial system will be adopted that does not look to the free coinage of silver. The message made no sensation. It's appearance seemed to have been discounted.
 The President's Action Condemned
 The special message of the president which reached the capitol this afternoon after the adjournment of the house, was read with widespread astonishment on all sides. Although its purpose became quickly known and circulated rapidly through the hotels. where many public men reside, so surprised were they that at midnight few could be found who cared to express an opinion for publica- tion either upon its merits or as to the course which congress would probably pursue. Privately the republican mem bers of the house severely criticised the president. It was contended by a num- Der of these gentlemen that the message was illsadvised and unnecessary; that its effect would be to add to the gravity of the situation, and that congress is in no position at present to afford the re- lief desired. Leading republicans say that no measure satisfactory to them can either pass the senate or receive the presidents sanction. On the other hand the house, they assert will not pass any
 
 the greenbacks and the substitution therefor of gold interest-bearing bonds. Speaker Reed politely declined to ex- press an opinion regarding the message. He thought it not unlikely that congress might remain in session with view of assisting the executive as far as lay in its power. but beyond this he declined to talk. Two things, however, are con sidered as certain. One is that congress will not adjourn tomorrow, as was ex- pected, and secondly, that the announce ment of the committees will be made shortly after the house meets. The pres ident's message will first be laid before the house and after the committees have been made public it will be referred to the ways and means committee. Be- yond this course all is speculation.
 The speaker himself has formuated no programme, although he was in confer ence several hours tonight with two prominent republicans, MT. Dingley of Maine and and MT. Cannon of Illinois. Other gentlemen called later in the even- ing, among them Senators Platt of Con- necticut and Chandler of New Hampshire, who also discussed the situation. There will doubtless be another conference be- tween MT. Reed and others of his party associates at the capitol tomorrow after noon.
 Some definite plan of action may be agreed upon. Some republicans regard it as folly to remain continuously in ses- sion during the holidays, and these will use their influence to secure a recess not later than Tuesday next until New Years. They argue that the better plan is to return home and consult with their constituents. so that upon reassembling their work can be more inteligently per formed. Those who argue thus con demn the presidents message in strong terms. They contend that it would have been wiser to have consulted with a few leading senators and representa- atives of both parties with respect to the condi- tion of the treasury and secure their CO., operation against any adjournment for the holidays This it is claimed, could have been easily done, thus sparing the country the shock which they assert it will naturally experience upon the re- ceipt of the message.