The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1895-01-29

WAsutSaroN, D, G., Jau. 2s.-Many
Of the senators did no, obtain a very
clear idea OF the Presidaut's message
to-day from lie reading from the clerk's
desk and therefore declined to express
opinions ss 10 its purport, or iss effect
upon legislation. As far as'there were
expressions they wero generally to tho
effect that conditions had not been
materially altered and that much would
still depend upon whether tho atti-
tude OF tho silver men had been changed
by the message. On this point tho
Democratic silver senators were geu-
orally non.oemmitant while tho Rapub.
licaps and Populist, silver men were
quito outspoken in declaring that they
were not appeased,
The adoption OF the President's
plan," said Mr.. Stewart Pop, Nev.,)
"meRns twenty-cent wheat and two.cont
cotton" -
Senator Wolcott (Rep.. Col ), romark-
ed; "rhs President speaks OF tho
tyranny OF preconceived opinions,
seeming to overlook tho fact that he
makes himself proper subject Of his
own criticism"
Senator Jones (Ark. Democratic sil.
yer senator and member Of tho finance
committee, did not apparently accept
the suggestion Of gold bonds with 10.
vor, but said he would not undertake to
say what effect the message would havo
either on the finance committee or the
senate.
Senator Sherman declined to speak Of
il, saying that he supposed lie would
have to give the document official con-
sideratton at to-morroW'a meeting OF
the finance COMMITTEES. Aa rule the
eastern senator, Rnd many Of those
from the MiasisHippi valley statea found
many points in the message to COM
mend, "bnt," said Senator Lodge. what
is the use2 Many Of tho recommends
tions are good, hut it is impossible to
secure action"
SENATOR TELLEB'e OPINION.
Senator Taller said, very emphatic
ally; "Fhe message has made no i'm.
preston upon the senate. II 10 EASY TO
sec that tho President 10 vaddsd 10 tho
gold ides, His bond 10 q gold hond,
and would weld the gold ataudard upon
the country, 1t 10 the bankers bond,
one which would give tho banks tho
absolute control OF the finances. There
10 nothing in il for silver. Nor Ia there
any pos.ibility Of the adoption ul the
plan in the senate, 1t ia 10 further in.
crease the debt and make it payable
only in gold"
| Senator Dubois (Rep. Ind.) said that
whlle the President declared himself a
friend Of silver, no was endeavoring to
prevent anything being done for silver
BY preparing q measure which would
prevent silver ever becom ing part Of
the nancy system.
Sanator White, oi the finance com-
mlttee. declined TO commit himself
further than to say that he did not be-
lieve legislation Of the character out.
lined by tho Presidents message would
be attainable either In this Congress or
tho next,
Senator Voorhees,. chairman of the
finance committee. declined to discuss
the question In any way.
Senator Hill endorsed the message
without apparent reservation, saying:
"The President states tho eltuation
very accurately. Permanent as woll as
temporary relief should be granted at
once. ! trust that there ia good sense
and patriotism enough in the present
Congress not to refuse consideration OF
this subject. The business interests Of
the country desire and demand action.
and the Democratic party oaunot afford
10 antagonizs that sentiment