New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-29
MIR. CAGES WORDS OF CHEER
BUSINESS MEN TOLD THAT THE CLOUDS
ARE BREAKING.
THE SECRETARY TALKS OF THE TARIFF BILL
AND FINANCIAL REFORMS BEFORE THE
COMMERCIAL CLUBS IN CINCIN-
NATI-PROMIsES WILL
BE FULFILLED.
BE FULFILLED.

Cincinnati May 2S.-The programme OF the
Gle sing day Of the union meeting Of the CONNER
cials clubs of Boston, Chicago, st. Louis and
Cincinnati was interrupted somewhat by in.
clement weather Still the electric cars started
early for the Kentucky Highlands with over
two hundred prominent business men aboard
Lyman J. Gage. Secretary Of the Treasury. was
in the party. With the exception Of the dinner
this evening the entertainments to-day were all
on the Kentucky side of the Ohio River.
At the dinner this evening great interest was
manifested in Mr.. Cages speech. which was
warmly received.
Secretary Gage said that before starting from
Washington he had called on the President and
asked permission to say for the Administration
that there must be proper revenue raised, and
that there must be a sound system Of currency
established The President said: That is exact
ly what want you to say"
The Secretary said:
"As have observed and listened to the words
passing from lip to lip among the members Of
the Commercial Club gathered here, dscov-
cred two particular themes which have first
place in the thoughts of all. These two themes
are tariff and the public finances. Upon the
settlement Of these two questions enterprise
waits and industry Ian nyuishes. Over fifty times
l have been asked. When will the tariff discus
sion end and the measures proposed receive the
final vote which will formulate the measure
into law" over fifty times more I have been
asked Have the financial reforms, for which
the people struggled in November last been for
gotten?
Now, It is not to be wondered at that you
who have so long borne the burden and anxiety
and fear, who have so long waited and watched
1T oh,
some secure estimate OF tomorrow can be made.
should grow nervous and impatient over every
act word which seems to suggest doubt or de-
lay in the establishment of such conditions. I
have thought that on this occasion could do no
better service than to give you needed reassur-
ance and hope AS to the great fabric now be-
fore Congress, kno,;n the Tariff BILL have
nothing to say in detail. l want to bear testi-
mony, however to the zeal and good faith Of
those In both houses who have that measure In
charge. They are fully conscious of their great
responsibilities, and are working faithfully to
DISCHARGE them. Nor do | think that the oppo-
nents of these measures are likely to oppose
with wilful and unjust obstructions the course
Of legislation That there will be more or less
fencing for position must be expected but nav
ing come into contact with many Of the
representatives OF both houses Of Congress, l
deem il my duty to bear witness, so far as 1t may
have value, to the honorable and patriotic mo-
tives that inspire the minds of the great ma
tori.y whether upon one side Of the house or the
other and prophesy early result in the Ma
tional councils TO which this great commerclal
question is now committed. | make these re-
marks. not to defend body for whom hold no
commission 20 speak but to correct. in one direc-
ton IL | may, the operation OF an injurious SEN
timent-a sentiment which Is sowing evil seeds
III many directions. 1t is dividing classes, de-
stroyng unity and breeding hatreds. me one
word for that sentiment is 'dstrust. Faith and
courage lead to conquest and victory. Dlstrust
parayzes and destroys
"As to the financial question, to when nave
already referred, / must content myself WIN
few words. am glad that they may be words
OF assurance. II any Of you harbor the suspl-
cion that the Administration. but just now in
stalled into the responsibilities of high office.
has forgotten or is likely to forget the mandate
OF the people, whose voice ir behalf or honest
money and sound finances rang out loud ana
clear in November last put that suspicion ASIDE:
IL IS unjust and unfounded. In good time ana
in proper order the affirmative evidences or
my declaration will appear.
I'm the mean time. my friends, do your part
TO help those charged with the legislative and
administrative duties Do not let the inertia
engendeted by fear and dstrust creep over
YOU. We have been passing through period or
great trial and nobly we have endured the
strain The future is not dark with forebodngs.
II Is Illuminated with rational hope The re-
viyal Of industry is near, and with the estab-
shment OF revenue law suflclent 10 prihg
into the Treasury an amount adequate to meet
the reasonable needs OF our Government ana
with the establishment Of our finances on
sound and enduring basis, nothing now fore
seen can delay the recovery OF past losses
and the Inauguration of new forward move
ment along the lines OF material advance
ment and social progress, which we may hum
bly, trust is In the benevolent mind OF God TO
bestoW upon the American people"