New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-07
AS CONGRESSMAN SEE IT.
VIEWS OF MANY MEMBERS ON THE
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
THE CUBAN POLICY GENERALLY REGARDED AS
WISE AND CoNsERvArIvE-A WIDE DIVER
sITY or OPINION on THE

CURRENCY QUESTION
washington. Dec e.-Following are the views ex.
pressed by Members Of Congress In regard to Pres
ident McKinleys Message:
Senator Allison-I do not take the dcspairIng
view concerning our currency which the President
presents While there are some improvements
/ which would like to made, think we shall be
able to get along II we do not get any currency
legislation and as the situation presents Itself
now II looks as II 1t might be impracticable
secure legislation on the lines OF the Presidents
recommendations. The recommendations In regard
TO Cuba are humane and considerable
Senator Hale-The recommendation In regard to
Cuba Is In all respects admirable. and one with
which ! am much pleased On the subject OF
the finances the President does not press for immc
diate action. and as for myself. do not believe
that such would be possible under the circum-
stances.
Senator Hoar-It struck me as a wise. compact
and carefully considered document. The portion Of
1t relating TO Cuba is most excellent.
senator Foraker-As a whole, the Message Is an
anie document, but | do not agree with the Presl-
dents conclusions the subject of international
law as applied 10 Cuba.
Senator Chandler-I am especially pleased with
the PRESIDENTS evident intention to maintain pol
Icy In the interest Of international b!metallism.
regret his opposition TO Intervention In behalf OF
Cuban independence.
Senator Hanna-It Is q statesmanlike and Ameri-
can paper: impressive and convincing. and one
which vii! confirm the confidence the country has
In the President
Senator Smith Oem.)-whilc soma OF the Presi-
dents recommendations with regard to tho cur
rency may he well enough. II must be evident to
him that at the present time they impossible OF
enactment. His reference 10 bonds Is painfully
suggestive OF the nadequacy OF the present tariff
law. and while his policy In regard to Cuba seems
moderate. hardly think II In line with the sup
posed policy Of the Republican party.
Senator Allen Pop)-I do not care 10 enter upon
a criticism OF tho Presidents uttcrnnce but Will
say that fail 10 agree with him on his three
principal suggestions OF policy do not think 1t
possible to secure the currency legislation which
he recommends.
FREE SILVER VIEW.
Senator Teller (si. Rep)-I don't believe that
any legislation will be enacted authorizing the
retention OF the grecnbacks In the Treasury
until somebody IL willing 10 pay gold for them.
The radical advocates OF the gold standard viii not
be willing 10 accept this suggestion. nor VIII the
silver men, far as am concerned. favor THIS as
position OF tho financial question. IL may he that
the Administration will lie willing to 90 no further
to meet the demands OF the so-called currency re-
formers but. judging from the utterances oil the
Secretary OF the Treasury, be Will be Wiling 10
make further concession. do not beIieNe tha'
the suggestion for the tying up OF the greenoacKs
will meet the approval Of the people, as such
course will inevitably result In great contraction OF
the currency Indeed IL looks 10 me as n the sug-
gestions OF the President would not be satisfactory
to any great number OF people OF any party
Senator Pettigrow ISL Rep)-The President pro-
poses TO retire the sreenbacks and In doing so ne
tries TO disguise the method by which II II TO be
ACCOMPLISHED. IL IL plain that II the Presidents
plan Is adopted more greenbacM can DC
in circulation than there is gold in the Treasury
Thus the greenbacks virtually become gold ceruh-
Gates and will be Immediately retired.
Senator White Dem. Cal)-Thc Message ~
very elaborate though It's conclusions are some
what yelled regret that ! cannot agree with
tho Presidents Hawaiian notions and that no has
failed to iaform US what we ought 10 90 concern
Ing Secretary Cages great currency reform p1Ah'
APPROVED BY CHAIRMAN DINGLEf.
Chairman Dingley. OF Maine. said; The Message
Is a practical State paper which VIII be generally
approyed Tho President presents some excellent
suggestions as to the currency. What tho rresi'
DENT says relative to Cuba VIII. hay. no uouD.
meet tic hearty approval OF Tho oes' sentiment
v Representative Dalzeu (Rep.. PENN. OF the ways
OF the Messaso Is concerned. II viii not meet tho
Views OF those VINO are demanding an eh''e !oo.
as do that any radical legislation on tne subject
would be unwse at shs TINE ne HsssIse nm ~
daton as TO Cuban matters. IL seems 70 ne, ous"'
10 tile views OF tho great body o. o' p,"i, a.,
| am not ready TO say what my views axe upon tno
n"co mt am not IA favor o. any action that
woud make possible the presence OF TWO United
states Seratofs from Hawaii IN the Scnat-.
,a aep Way. and rays TTdcn
recommendation tor the extension o. HatiohaI oahh-
ing law wise ana should meet WIN no oppOs.
lion His treatment OF the Cuban question shows
that IL Is the part OF wisdom TO leave tho question
in The hands OF tho present Executive. and VIII tom-
mand the confidence OF tho country. On the whole
the Message WISE ana jpae d olcvs w' r Tg aid
In the general prosperity which seems 10 hA'o oo"e
TO the country TO stay
INDORSED BY Mr.. HIT.
Representative Hit (Rep. I'D. chairman OF the
Committee On Foreign Affairs: The message
shows that the President has promptly and effec-
lively acted the Cuban question in fuInlmcnt OF
the sentiments he had previously expressed on tho
Cuban struggle for liberty and the just expecta-
items OF the country. lie has pressed upon the at
tention OF the Spanish Government tho injuries
busine "a interests were suffering the imprisonment
OF American citizens, the barbarous warfare under
Weyer. and the need OF change In the mode Of
liberation OF every imprisoned American. the re-
moval and disgrace OF Weyler. the end OF the con-
tion OF a system OF sc1-governmcnt largely based
on that OF Canada. When our suggestions havo
in apparent good faith. which ~ shown by the OPP
position i Spain, he wisely thinks that good faith
on our part requires ha r we e sne n @ we
see whether the Cubans themselves Will be salts.
ned. The situation is vastly different from that OF
Representative Dolliver Rcp.. lowa)-The Presi-
dents Message is clear and conservative state
ment OF the National situation. II Will meet gen
sral popular approval The American people are
perfectly willing 10 trust tho wisdom ana patriot,
insurrection As to the currency question. the
Presidents omission 10 urge In detail the most rad
that he will exercise a good deal of charity toward
Congress. II that body should fail 10 get together
the question; The President evidently realizes
that whatever Ii done must not only be wise but
also pala a bic TO the public.
CLEAR AND SATISFACTORY.