The Washington times., 1901-12-04

trusts and in reference to the exclusion
OF Chinese labor. The message throughout
| is an able one, and deserves every mans
commendation.
John Joy Edison, President Washington
Loan and Trust Company-The message
is an able. straightforward. business-like
paper OF first Importance in future years.
1t shows that the country is to have a
clean, strong administration. II will have
a good effect on the business of the coun-
try. / am very much pleased to see that
the President recommends civil service
reform for the District
Representative Loudenslager = There
were two features of the message which
impressed me particularly, the one in re-
gard to trusts, and the other affecting
the Chinese question. The President has
taken the correct stand.
Charles J. Bell, President Of the Amer
ican Security and Trust Company-It is
a strong message, and very characteris-
tic OF Mr.. Roosevelt. The aggressive at
tack on anarchy is fine, and must meet
with universal commendat ton. 1t seems
to me that the treatment of the trust
question is admirable. The business in
terests of the country arr recognized as OF
supreme Importance, and nothing must be
done to hamper or impede their legitimate
growth. But at the same time legislation
is needful to prevent the great new combi
nations of capital from abusing their
privileges and their power.
Representative Sulzer-It is one OF the
strongest state papers ever presented.
and is Characteristic of President Roose-
welt.
W. s. Knox, President of the Business
Mems Association-It Is strong message.
l consider it somewhat of surprise. The
recommendation that the civil service re-
form be extended to the employees Of the
District Government meets with my
hearty approval.
Representative Hitt-It is the message
of a statesman. 1t contains more than
mere words. 1t breathes an original force
both striking and delightful. The parts TO
which particularly refer are those on
trusts and combinations, and on the Mon
roe Doctrine. They are full of meaning.
Representative sIbley-It is a strong
message. Nowhere have I ever read so
forcihle discussion of anarchy. It posi-
lively delighted me.
Thomas w. Smith, President of the
Board of Trade-The message is fine
one, written by fine man and a fine
President. 1t is an excellent indication
that the man now in the White House
will fill the place acceptably.
William B. Gurley, Stock Broker-A
conservative document that will have
beneficial influence on the business inter-
ests of the country. and, therefore, should
favorably affect the stock market.
Representative Moody-President Roose-
veIt's message is the beginning OF new
epoch. 1t contains many utterances in
which 1 concur, but what observed par
ticuiariy is the Importance it attaches to
sociological problems, hitherto disregard
ed by Presidents-topics which. in my
opinion. are destined TO be the live ques-
tions of the country. 1t is the voice of
a new generation.
Mr. Southard Parker, Banker-President
Roosevelt realizes that the country is
wonderfully prosperous. and he is right
ly and commercially averse to experiment
tation with this prosperity. The recon-
mendations that he makes acn eminently
Conservative and sound 1t is a most
cheerful message, advocating expansion
commercially and politically, and will
meet with the appreciation of business
men generally
Representative Grosvenor-It is an
able, well written message that will com
mend itself TO the people. The eulogy of
the late President is the most beautiful
that has been uttered. President Roose-
velt's finished views on anarchy are those
which are held by all minds.
rrt,o hac
written notable message. as was to have
been expected. In my opinion it will
have good effect.
Representative Landis-The message
reads like the utterances of vigorous
American in the prime of manhood and
in thorough touch with the spirit OF the
times.
Representative Newlands-It is the
strong message of a. strong man. covering
all vital questions.
Representative Tayler-It is strong. lu-
cid. sound. full of courage, and remark
ably interesting.
Broker Hibbs-The message is con-
servative one. It is one of the best that
was ever written and should have good
effect.
REPRESENTATIVE Crowley-In many par
ticulars the Presidents message is the
most remarkable document ever sent to
Congress. His comment en- the fresl-
dents assassination is very strong, ana
If is calculated to direct to himself the
snecial attention of cranks. This shows,
however. that the President is a fearless
man. His position on the question OF
trusts is rather curious. He wants
commission appointe,; "a investigate the
euhiect and report its conclusions to
Congress. with the view OF enacting ad-
ditjonaI legislation. He is also in favor
~ the ra-enactrent of the Chinese exclu-
sion act and yet under the late declsloh
of the United States Supreme Court the
philippines are now part OF the ohlteu
statas and therefore the FiliDinos. who
80 Infinitely lower in the human reach OF
Intelligence. are free to come to this
country and compete with our laborers.
Pepresentative Payne-The message OF
the President is an admirable one II
covers the great questions which are ike
" 10 come before Congress. II aoouhus
in strong and vigorous expressions anu
vet is temperate aud conservative IN us
recommendations. No finer tribute 10 inc
memory of his predecessor has been p'liu
br cnv other of his friends. The manner
in which he handles anarchism must com
o,d i,seIf universally TO the thoughtful
a,d Iaw-abiding citizens of the United
States. His sympathy for the wage Garner
runs through every line of the message
while he observes the proper limit 10
witch LEGISLATION can he carried WISH
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