Delaware gazette and state journal., 1895-12-12
COMMENTS ON THE MESSAGE
How 1t is Viewed by the Press
of the Country.
THE TONE HIGHLY COMMEMORATE
Only a Few Organs Attempt to
Find Fault.
biost of the Papers Approve of the Message,
Especially That Portion of Ii Dealing
with National Finances-General Favor
from All Directions.
RhiIadelphla Ledgor, Ind.

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formity with the constitutional pro-
vision, submitted to Congress wholly
iustities its length and the space
which the Ledger devotes TO Its publi-
cation. 1t will be recognized by the
Intelligence and fairness of his coun-
trymen TO be an especially forceful and
patriotic State paper; one dignified by
its statesmanlike form and conaerva-
tive spirit.
Though loft to the last, it is made
evident that that part of the message
which is devoted to the national fnan-
cial situation has received from the
President the larger measure of consid-
GRAFTON. 1t will be we'll for the country
ii Congress should perceive as clearly
as does the executive the importance
OF it, and the need of prompt, saga
cious legislative action regarding it.
The Presidents attitude with regard
to the silver question is what it has
always been; with the courage and con-
sistency of profound conviction he
argues it down with the force of con
vincing, conlusive fact and argument.
and virtually leaves it in wholly in
defensihle position; a thing of shreds
and patches. worthy no further serious
consideration-one upon which good
discussion would he wasted.
A BLESSING no THE COUNTRY.
New York Evening Post Ind.
1t is blessing to tho country that
we have President capable of holding
up the truth before Congress and the
people in this manly way. His term of
Office is more than half finished, and
he will soon take his place in the
walks of private life, but this message
makes an ineffaceabe record in the
interest of sound money and business
stability. Presidents and Congresses
may come and go, but they will never
get away from this record except by
acquiescing in the truths which it con-
. tains.
FoRcIBLE AND FITTING TEuTHs.
Baltimore Sun, Ind.
V To the sober, hard headed and
sturdily honest American people at
llarge the message will come as an ex-
\ position of their own ideas and dem
onstration of tho truths which they
hold at heart, if they never before
A found them expressed in such forcible
:, and fitting words.
LEAVES NOTHING TO BE DESIRED.
Philadephia Record Ind. Dem.
Whilst the message of President
Cleveland is a thoroughly business-like
document, concerning the domestic af-
fairs and foreign relations of the gov
ernment, the part to which the country
will turn with the most satisfaction
is his discussion Of the finances and
currency. On this score the message
leaves nothing to be desired. As was
generally anticipated, the President
earnestly recommends the permanent
retirement of the greenback debt, and
this not merely in order to arrest the
drain of gold from the country, but
to obviate the necessity for the main
tenance of an enormous treasury me-
tallic reserve. There is no
question that this document will meet,
as it deserves, the hearty commenda-
tion of the country.
AN ORGAN RATHER PUZZLED.
Phladelpt Enquirer, Quay organ.
There !, e some things about the
Presidents message that deserves com
nendation. There are others that de-
nand unrestricted condemnation. When
40 touches upon free silver and main
4 tains that such policy would be ruin
Gus he is sound. There is little else
! in the long document worth serious at
4 tention, for he treats our foreign rela-
ytions as if they panied him and he
works out our financial salvation with
u PASaShApbioh MdtIuIlCbi w GuIC dkl
ills
LIKES ALL BUT THE FINANCIAL PART.
Philadelphia North American, Rep.
Apart from the financial discussion,
we find much 10 commend in the mes
sage relative to our relations with the
world at large. The President fayors
arbitration of international differences
and the people are in agreement with
him in that. 1t was not expected that
he would recommend belligerent rights
for Cuba against Spain. That can be
left to Congress.
THE GRowL or A soREuEAD BEAR.
New York Tribune, Rep.
No President has over delivered an
other message atfronting so large
share of the people. Its treatment of
foreign questions will atfront very many
OF his own party; it's treatment of the
silver question will offend more than
\ two thirds OF that party; its pretence
that the present whisky and sugar
tariff, which he denounced as "por-
ticly and dishonor," is in principle
based on denial of the right of govern
Aent" to protect industries, will offend
Toy sincere advocate of that cause
" its demand for the substitution of
yhds for greenbacks will affront many
XJoHiOCIdlbs Wuiib III bEdrcelN any fb-
aspect will the message satisfy the great
majority who elected more than two
thirds of the present House of Repre-
Hentatives.
- THE SILVER CRAZE FOLLY.
New York World, Dem.
Finally, Mr.. Cleveland dismisses the
lnow waning free silver craze with a
clear and convincing exposition of is
folly.
FIRM AND STRONG AND TRUE.
New York Herald, Ind.
AS whole, this message is such a
state paper as the country has right
to expect from its Chief Magistrate
firm and strong and true; the Presi-
dent has opinions and the courage of
them. He has views of policy and ex-
presses them clearly. He is the head
of noble commonwealth of States, to
which he offers wise counsel in words
OF dignity and weight. The republic
is fortunate in such President; his
party also is fortunate, and its best
| hope of good fortune in the near future
lies in nominating him to be third
time President.
HAS BORNE THE FIGHT ALONE.
New York Times Ind. Dem.
Tho spirit Of the message is pro-