He said in his annual message: "In view of the great actual contraction that has taken place in the currency, and the comparative contraction continuously going on, due to the increase of manufactures and all the industries, I do not believe there is too much of it now for the dullest period of the year.
Blaine quotes President Grant's message regarding the contraction of currency and its implications for the economy.
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