The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1897-06-04
LYMAN J. GAGE SPEAKS
The Secretary Of the Treasury Re-
news Administration Assurances
Hs Says tie Tariff Question WIN Be Settled
Rights and sOoR-FuiI Of Hope Coz
, Revival Of BOsI-
ness

CINCINNATI, May 99.-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 was
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.
Secretary of the Treasury Gage was
vociferously appiauded 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 a sound sys-
TEN of currency established. This
president said: ''That is exactly what
I 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 placs
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 ianguishes Over 50 times
Ihave been asked, when will the tariff dis
cussion end and the measures proposed receive
the final vote which will formulate the meas
uFe into law" Over 80 times more have been
nc1rnd nmuwnfoT vr17r
the people struggled in November been for
gotteng"
Now. it is not to be wondered at that you,
who have so long borne the burden Of anxiety
and fear, who have so long waited and watched
for the restoration Of conditions upon which
some secure estimate OF tomorrow can be
made should grow nervous and impatient over
every act CT word which seems TO suggest
doubt or delay in the establishment Of such
conditions have thought that, on this OeCa'
Sion could do no better service than to give
you assurance and hope.
As to the great fabric now before congress-
known as the tariff bill have nothing to say
in detail I want to bear testimony, however,
to the good faith Of those in both houses who
have that measure in charge. They are fully
conscious Of their great responsibility and are
working faithfully to discharge it. Nor do
think that the opponents OF these measures are
likely to oppose with Willful and unjust OBJ
structions the course Of legislation Protest
there viii be-more OF less fencing for pO-
| sition must be expected-but having now
come into contact with many OF the representa-
! tives Of the people in both houses OF congress,
| Ideem it my duty to bear witness, so far as il
| may have value, to the honorable and patriotic
/ motives that inspire the minds Of the great ma
] tority, whether upon one side of the house OF
I TIE other, and prophesy an early result in the
national councils to which this great commit
/ tee question is now committed,
| As to the financial Question, to which have
! already REFERRED I must content myself Will
few words am glad that they may be words
Of assurance. If any Of you harbOr the sus'
piCiOn that the administration but just now In
stalled into the responsibilities Of high ONCE
has forgotten, or Is likely to forget, the man,
date Of the people whose vote ia behalf Of hon
est money and sound finances rang out IoUt
and clear In November last, put that suspicion
aside It was unjust and Uniounded II
good time and in proper order >tht
Affirmative evidences Of my declaration
| will appear. In the meantime, M
friends, do your part to help those charge,
with legislative and administrative response
bility DOnot let the inertia engendered b,
fear and distrust creep over you. We haV
been passing through q period Of great trial
and nobly We have endured the strain. Tn
future is not dark with forbOdiHgsi
is illumined with rational hope. The re
vival Of industry is near, and, with III
7 establishment Of a revenue law suhicien
to bring into the treasury an amour
| adequate to meet the reasonabl
needs Of our government, and, with the estah
lishmeat OF our finances on q sound and enduI
ing basis, nothing now fOreseeu can delay tn
recovery OF past losses, and the inauguratio
Of a new forward movement along the lines G
material advancement and social progress
which We may humbiy trust IS in the benevO
lent mind Of God to bestoW upon the America
? / uponIn