Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-07
FACING THE OUTLOOK
Many Views as to What Congress-
Will Do.
PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE
Currency, Spain and Hawaii, the
Chief Topics.
PERFUNCTORY EXPRESSIONS

host OF the expressions of opinion by sen.
ators and representatives as to the Presi-
delts message at this time. are perfume
tory. The folio wing are few of the most
pointed expressions:
Mr.. Quigg of New York said:
Inc Presidents recommendations are
extremely conservative, and that is also
the spirit of Cor gress. 1t is not likely that
much will be done at this session beyond
the passage of the usual measures for the
support of the government. The Presi-
dents suggestion about holding for gold
notes that have been redeemed in gold
may possibly be acted upon but neither of
the political parties Is anxious to engage
in currency legislation until it has a clear
majority in both houses, so that it can pass
the sort of complete and satisfactory bill
on which 1t is willing to go to the country
as the expression of it's real ard full sense.
AS to Cuba. the Presidents views will, in
my opinion, be sustained He has acted
with such good sense so far that the whole
case should be left in his hands,"
Clear on the Money Question.
Representative Henderson of Iowa said:
ION the money question he is clear. stat
ing our situation with marked intelligence,
pointing out our dangers and making GER
tain recommendations that would certainly
If adopted, prevent for the present, at
least, disasters that we have experienced
in the past. On the Cuban question his
course has been active, intelligent patriot
ic and wise. l am glad that he has gone
so fully into the subject, as there is much
misconception among US in this country In
regard to the effect of recognizing beiliger-
ent rights. and it is evident from what he
has done that this nation could not prop
erly pursue a different course from the one
which it Is now pursuing. He gives grounds
for hope that solution may be reached
in Cuba, resulting from the earnest efforts
of this government l note with pleasure
the strong ground taken by him in favor
of the annexation Of the Hawaiian Islands.
and hope that the Senate may agree with
the view taken by the President"
Representative Hull Gep) of Iowa said:
1.-The recommendations as to currency
reform are more moderate than l expected
and it NAV ne possible for us to come to-
gether in some way. Personally, 1 am OPP
posed to any action on the currency at
this time. l do not believe in the inter-
national monetary congress. The result OF
cd the futility of any further effort in this
line. 1 cordially indorse the Presidents
position as to the Hawaiian Islands. but
cannot agree to his suggestions as to
Cuba. Unless the war in Cuba is brought
to a speedy close / feel sure the House
of Repr. sentatives will take action. 1 cor
daily indorse his suggestions for the ac-
emulation of war material and improved
government TO wait till war comes before
being prepared for it."
Representative Richardson (dem.) of Ten
nessee said:
1.-THE message Is wholly disappointing to
the country Nothing practical for finan-
cial Improvement is recommended. No in
crease in revenues provided, while we are
running behind nearly ten millions
mr. fnr ha hut oil fNvC i'm.
Cleveland's policy of issuing bonds to main
tain gold reserve indorsed All for gold and
the single gold standard and nothing for
binetallism or relief of the people"
Representative Savers (dem) of Texas:
The recommendation by the President
that when any of the United States notes
shall be redeemed in gold they shall be
kept and set apart and paid out only in
exchange for gold will be, in my judgment
If carried out an indirect method of re-
firing the greenbacks. and. If such policy
should prevail. 1t will be as fatal to the
further use Of these notes as currency as
If they md been converted into bonds.
In such policy l do not concur. More
over. II the Presidents policy should pre-
vail with Congress. it will be an invita-
ton to those who are opposed to the fur
Their use of the greenbacks as money to
present them for redemption in gold.
also regard that portion of the message
concerning Cuba as fatal to any action
upon the part of this government looking
to the granting of beligerent rights to the
revolutlonists or to the recognition of their
government. 1 am heartily in favor of
granting them belligerent rights. In my
judgment they have fully earned such
recognition"
Representative Bland's Objection.
Representative Band Cdem) Of Missouri
the recognized free silver democratic
leader:
1.-THE Presidents proposition to retire the
greenbacks, by holding them in the treas
ury except for gold deposits, means a con-
traction Of the currency to the amount of
the greenbacks so impounded The Presi-
dent, however postpones the carrying out
OF this policy until there are sufficient
revenues to meet all current demands
Under the Dingley bill this will Indefinitely
postpone the proposition. His statement of
the situation as to international bimetal-
Ism Will not be accepted in earnest by
anybody. The gold standard advocates do
not want blmetallism and they know how
to prevent 1t in the future as they have
In the mast. There are few serious inter-
natlonal Dfmetaliists, but among them I
suppose the President may be classed nc
one. They must presume upon the credu-
hty OF the people If they believe the peo-
PIE place any confidence in the scheme
Win the knowledge of its absolute failure
The message en- all subjects sounds apolo-
getic and like an affidavit for a continu-
ance, both as to the Cuban policy, which
Is me most important question affecting
anecting cur domestic concerns"
Senator Allison: II do not take the de-
spairing view concerning our currency
which the President presents. While there
are some improvements which should like
TO see made. think we shall be able to get
along If we do not get any currency Ieeis-
iation, and as the situation presents Itself
now, 1t looks as If it might be impractic-
able to secure legislation on the lines Of the
RESIDENTS recommendations. The recon-
mendations In regard to Cuba are humane
and considerable"
Senator Hale ON Cuba.
Senator Hale: THE recommendation in
regard to CUBA is in all respects admirable.
and one with which I am much pleased.
You will observe that the President makes
Two suggestions under this head. one of
"hicn is antagonistic to the present recog-
milton of the Cuban belligerency, while the
other reserves to the executive the right
10 recognize belligerency when such recoe-
milton Is given. 1t appears to me that the