The Advocate and news., 1897-11-24
: POSTAL SAVINGS BANKS.
Observation-Disclosures.

selves in favor Of postal savings banks.
Here are some of the declarations:
Representative Mann, Illinois (Repub-
lican)-"I am earnestly in favor or a
postal savings bank system. It would
help the poor; 1t would encourage thrift;
1t would add to the ordinary desire TO
save money; 1t would make people be-
lieve that their savings were secure from
swindlers and spectators.
Senator Allen, Nebraska (PopulisO-
THE scheme as whole Is feasible and
in the line Of what the Populist party
and its adherents have advocated for
years"
Representative Vincent, Kansas Pop
ulist)-"I have been advocate OF such a
system for many years and am surprised
it has not been put into operation by our
lawmakers long ago. The system has
everything to recommend It, and have
yet to hear one reasonable objection
to it"
Senator Lodge, Massachusetts, (Repub-
lican) When l first entered Congress
introduced bill QS77) for the estab-
lishment OF postal savings banks, but as
| met with but little support | did not
press it at that time / thoroughly be-
lieve in the establishment of these banks
and shall be more than glad to do any
thing / can to forward any practical
measure relating to them"
Representative Cummings, New York
Democrat)-"I have carefully read the
bill sent me for the establishment OF
postal savings banks In the United States
and am with you heart and soul"
Representative Bartholdt, Missouri
(Republican) have myself 'fathered'
such a measure in each of the last three
Congresses. sincerely trust that the
Flfty-flfth Congress will not adjourn
without having put some such law on the
statute books"
Senator Wilson, Washington (Repub-
iican)-"I am heartily in favor of the es-
tablishment of postal savings banks In
the United States, and shall render such
service to bring about their establish
lnent in this country as may be in my
power"
Representative Strobe, Nebraska (Re-
publican)-"I am in favor Of the estab-
lishment of postal savings banks in this
country"
Representative Jones, Washington
(Populist) II have for many years been
convinced that system Of postal saw
ings banks would be highly beneficial to
the people, and the government could en-
gage in no more laudible undertaking
than that Of encouraging thrift and econ
omy among our citizens Of limited means
by furnishing them an opportunity for
safe and convenient investment OF their
savings"
Representative Taylor, Ohio (Repub-
lican) III am heartily in favor of the es-
tablishment of such banks"
Representative lands, Indiana (Re-
publican)- people generally are be-
coming greatly interested in the subject,
and have no doubt that a postal saw
ings bank bill will be passed next ses-
sion. 1t seems strange that such bill
was not passed long ago. 1t offers great
stimulus to thrift and industry and will
make money-savers and hOme-builders
of tens of thousands Of people who would
give no thought of the morrow, 80 far
as laying up money is concerned"
Representative Lewis, Washington
(POpulist)-"I have been constant ad-
vocatc of the system for the last five
years"
Senator Carter, Montana (Republlcan)
II have for many years been favorable
to system of postal savings banks and
hope to be able to assist in the enast-
ment Of wise law having that end In
view"
Representative Norton, Ohio Demo
crat)-"I am heartily In accord with the
general idea, for deem 1t patriotic and
of general benefit to the people"
Representative Taylor, Alabama (Dem-
Ocrat)--I am heartily in favor OF a postal
savings bank system and will take great
pleasure in giving my support to such
a measure at the ensuing December term
of Congress"
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