Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1897-06-03
CAGES VIEWS.
The Secretary Of the Treasury
Speaks to Commercial Men.
The TARIFF and PUBLIC FINANCES,
upon the Settlement Of These Two Oues-
lions Enterprise Waits and Industry
Languishes the Secretary
Saya

| CINCINNATI, May so.-The browning
event in the visit of the commercial
clubs OF st, Louis Chicago and Boston
was the banquet at the Clifton man
sion OF Alexander Mcdonald, who wa
host for the Cincinnati club. The
dinner was most BETTING the dignity
OF such clubs. Lucien Wulsin, presi-
dent Of the Cincinnati club, opened the
speaking with an address Of welcome.
Inc first response was by Jerome
Jones, president Of the Boston club.
Mr. Jones gave sketch Of the origin
OF the Boston club, 30 years ago, and
spoke OF the value Of unity Of action
by these organizations, and especially
in supporting the credit of the govern
ment and in maintaining inviolate the
dignity and power Of the branch Of the
government which is the final arbi-
traitor of all questions that can arise
in the administration Of the affairs Of
nation.
Secretary of the Treasury Gage was
vociferously applauded as he rose to
speak He said, in beginning his re-
marks, that before coming he had
called on-the president and asked per.
mission to say for the administration
that there must be proper revenue
raised and there must be sound sys-
TEN OF currency established. The
president said. THAT is exactly what
! want you to say Mr.. Gage con.
tinued:
AS have observed and listened to the words
passing from lip to lip among the members Of
the commercial clubs gathered here, discover
TWO particular themes which have first place
IN the thoughts of all These two themes are
the tariff and the public finances. Upon the
settlement OF these two questions enterprise
waits ana industry anguishes. Over 30 times
nave been asked, When will the tariff dis
cusslon END and the measures proposed receive |
the maj vote which will formulate the meas
ure into law Over 80 times more have been
asked, Have the financial reforms for which |
the people struggled in November been for
gotteny
NOW, ~ Is not to be wondered at that Won. |
VINO nave SO long borne the burden Of anxiety
anu rear, VINO have SO long waited and watched
Tor the restoration of conditions upon which
some secure estimate Of tomorrow can be
made, should grow nervous and impatient over
very act or word which seems to suggest
loubt or delay In the establishment Of such
conditions have thought that, on this occa-
lon could do no better service than to give
'ou assurance and hope
As to the great fabric now before congress-
lnown as the tariff bill, have nothing to saw
detail. want to bear testimony, however
o the good faith Of those in both houses who
ave That measure in charge. They are fully
onsclons OF their great responsibility and are
Working faithfully to discharge IL. Nor do
hink that the opponents Of these measures are
likely to oppose with wllful and unjust OBJ
ructions the course Of legislation Protest
here will be-more or less fencing for po-
ltlon must be expected-but, having now
ONE into contact with many Of the representa-
ives OF the people in both houses of congress,
deem 1t my duty to bear witness, SO far as IL
Jay have value, to The honorable and patriotic
lotlVes that inspire the minds OF the great ma
,rlty whether upon one side Of the house or
le other and prophesy an early result in the
ational councils to which this great commit
'e question Is now committed.
AS to the financial question, to which have
ready rpfprrp1 I mi ipt nj
w words l am glad that they may be words
assurance II any Of you harbor the sus-
cion that the administration but just now In !
allied into the responsibilities Of high Office
rs forgotten or is likely TO forget, the man.
te OF the people whose vote In behalf of hon
. money and sound finances rang out loud I
ID clear in November last put that suspicion i.
lde' IT was unjust and unfounded. In
od time and In proper order the
lrmatlve evidences Of my declaration
Il appear In the meantime, my
ends do your part to help those charged
tn legislative and administrative RESPONSE
ity Donot let the inertia engcndered by
" and distrust creep over you We have
en- passing through period Of great trial d
nobly we have endured the strain. The j.
'ure Is not dark with forbodings; II n
illumined with rational hope. The re-
'al Of industry Is near, and, with the
Adjustment OF revenue law sufficient |.
bring into the treasury on amount !,
,quate to meet the reasonable y
eds Of our government, and, with the estab- h
lment OF our finances on q sound and endur-
basis nothing now foreseen can delay the
overy Of past losses, and the Inauguration A.,
\ new forward movement along the lines of u
terlal advancement and social progress, X
ich we may humbiy trust Is in the beneyo-
mind Of God to bestow upon the American al
pile.