Evening star., 1897-06-07
DIFFER IN THEIR VIEWS
Secretary Bliss and Mr.. Wanamaker Dis
ouss the Political Situation.
MIR. Bliss Is Hopeful. While the E:N-
Postmaster General Takes PesSi-
mistic View of Conditions.

It would appear from recent interviews
that Secretary Bliss of the Interior and ex-
Postmaster General Wanamaker of Phiia-
delphia differ materially in their views as
to the economic conditions which prevail
in the country at present and the methods
of dealing with the situation.
In an interview with the New York Her
aid yesterday. Secretary Bliss is quoted as
saying:
The Herald makes it appear that /, "a
president of the Tariff League, and also as
a member of the cabinet, agree with the
speech of Mr. Wanamaker. who was pessi-
mistic because business was dull in Fhlla-
delphia,. whereas 1 most emphatically dis
agree with his speech, and other utter
arces of Mr. Wanamaker. On the con-
trary, | did agree with the speech of Sec
rctary Gage, and most heartily applaud
the more recent utterances of the Presi-
dent.
Tariff Bill Seemed to DraE.
''It looked few weeks ago as though
the tariff bill were gong to drag along all
summer. and there was ample reason for
persons to be discouraged who believe
that the tariff is one of the most imoor-
tGnt questions involved in the business sit
uation.
Now that situation has changed. The
teriT bill is being taken I'D in spirit winch
tC my mird insures its early passage i'll
satisfactory form / should not be sur
Irised 10 see ii pass by July /. Instead of
thinking the outlook gloomy as the
Herald's interpretations of the Tariff
Leagues circulars would lead one to be-
lieve. l think it is very hopeful
Mr. Wanamaker IL Interviewed.
Former Postmaster General Wanamaker
has remained silent as to his own opinion
of the effects of mis- rotable address In
Philadelphia. but Saturday he was seen,
and after considerable thought spoke freely
uIOn his difference with the Presidents at
titUde. Throughout his conversation it was
evident that. far from attempting 10 criti-
else the utterances of the chief magistrate,
he anxious to defer to him upon all
platters but those which have come under
his personal observation a merchant
and ugon which he regarded himself
qualified to speak
Il have not seen the article concerning
the declaration of the American Protect
i've Tariff League he said, but l am
quite familiar with the documents issued
by the league which bear the name Of Sec
Ietary Bliss as its president. The members
OF the cabinet who criticised my remarks
made at the Bourse May Il last could
rot have seen those burning torchlights of
their colleagues. once for all l will say
that one could persuade me that Mr..
Mckinley three months before and six
months after election is not exactly the
same man.
Origin of His Speech.
Yes. I will talk Mr.. Wanamaker con-
tinued. ION what gave rise to my speech to
the business men. 1t upon the occa-
slc1 OF their assembling to determine
their future course in politics. 1 chose two
arguments to convince them that they
should stand up and keep on working for
the pubic good. First. because of their
ante-election promising speeches which
should be kept in good faith. second. be-
cause of the creeping paralysis of business
ard bitter want of the unemployed.
What l said addressed to Pennsyl-
vanians. and much of it bore solely on
state politics that have grown steadily
worse the last few years as is well known.
Much as | love quietress and peace. it is
not possible for tc be Indifferent or
silent in the present condition of affairs
Empty shells Without Kernels.
I'm these times campaign speeches are
only empty shells without kernels. How
ever Well-meaning or whoever IL is who
thinks he does good by them, must be for
getting that million of workmen and
their children are hungry The who
looks for bread in Such speeches will no.
have much TO eat. The public heart car
not be fired by eloquence just now, for the
powder of patriotism is wet with the tears
ot the suffering unemployed. Give me hold
OF somebody's hand who will do something
not talk about.it month after month
We ought to have new, a better tariff
nut II we cannot get it let us settle down
on the old one ard adjust ourselves to il
as best we can Far better that than vex-
ing uncertainties
House Tariff bill RiddIed.
A republican House has been in session
since last December, and its riddled bill
still tosses about the other end of the
capitol If to be impatient is unpatriotic,
when the delays are so protracted and
seemingly unnecessary in adjusting thes.
two great questions uppermost in the pub
nc mind, then | must ask to be forgiven
lor inlscountiEg the pulse OF most of the
people that / met There are not a few
VINO believe that since the war no such
exleency fell upon thc country as that
wElch preceded the election of November
IS.*" The spirit which moved the people
then Is sun alive. 1t will neither be ignored
or daiied with The tariff, money econ
Sniy OF expenditures. must be arranged
larry and promptly if we are to find COR
tentment or prosperity"
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