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Newspaper
Algona Advance
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
8
President Roosevelt endorses reciprocity with other nations to sustain prosperity. He notes ability to market surplus and use existing duties where protection is unnecessary. Cordial international relations and regional exchanges are urged, with emphasis on agreements tied to nonregulated productions. The message references a reciprocity treaty previously laid before the Senate.
The condition at the American merchant marine calls for immediate remedial action by congress. It is discreditable that our merchant marine should be insignificant compared to nations we overtop in older business. To remedy this state of things would build up our shipping, benefit all interested in permanent establishment of a wider market and provide an auxiliary force for the Hayy. Shing work for their own countries as galroads work for their terminal points. It should be made advantageous to carry American goods in American-built ships. At present American shipping is under great disadvantages in competition with foreign world trades. The old ships are subsidized, the original cost of American ships is greater abroad, wages paid American officers and seamen are higher than those of foreign competitors, and the standard of living on our ships is far superior to that on ships of rivals. Government action should remedy these inequalities. The American merchant marine should be restored to the avean.
Time has shown wisdom in the act of March 14 1900 to establish gold as standard money and keep other currencies aligned. The government should safeguard against crises, ensure currency meets domestic trade needs, and avoid wasteful expenditures while maintaining revenue to prevent deficits. National needs require prudent resource management and careful budgeting.
The president calls for amending the Interstate Commerce Act of 1887, arguing enforcement flaws and rebates favoring large shippers. He stresses railways as public servants and urges speedy, inexpensive remedies while warning against overreach that could hinder commerce and voluntary rate discipline. The subject demands earnest attention.
The national government should advance both forest preservation and irrigation. The forest reserves require unified administration under agriculture, with stronger fire protection, and some reserves reserved for wildlife. Water storage works are needed to stabilize flows, beyond private or state capability.
A historical policy outline argues for federal irrigation programs to reclaim arid lands and settle homes, funded by land value, with water distribution by settler compliance to laws. It warns against excessive early spending, urges clear intentions, and critiques perpetual private water rights as destabilizing.
The speaker urges self government for new territories and promotes land and trade policies for Porto Rico Cuba and the Philippines. It calls for open markets and industrial development, warns against rapid withdrawal, praises loyal natives, and advocates a government cable to Hawaii and the islands. It also supports constitutional framing and cautious yet proactive modernization.
The article argues for a robust navy to protect American commerce and uphold the Monroe Doctrine. It recalls the present navy's growth after earlier underfunding, praises prewar preparation for Manila, and calls for continual expansion, training, and ship readiness with more officers and men, emphasizing drilled crews and progressive instruction across squadrons.
Ambiguous text reports negotiators announcing a ratified treaty with Great Britain. It promises preparations for a final action at any time and guarantees by the United States regarding naval use. Mentions abrogation of the Clayton-Ruiner treaty and U S control of construction and regulation of neutral ship use by other nations.
The text argues that the Monroe Doctrine should guide a peaceful, self-respecting Americas policy. It rejects territorial aggrandizement, supports independence for smaller nations, and seeks cordial ties among civil powers without foreign conquest or dominance.
A historical editorial argues for a national naval reserve under the navy department to supplement state naval militia. It envisions graduates from the Naval Academy and crews of various vessels serving in war, with coast guard roles and shore stations, stressing strong national defense and cautious international engagement.
A call for maintaining a high level of army efficiency without increasing the force size. Emphasizes elite riflemen and skilled cavalry, merit-based promotions, civil service reform, and elimination of political pressure. Advocates annual mass maneuvers, broader training, pay for veterans, and reforms to militia structure and education at West Point.
The article argues for a broad merit system across government posts, highlighting written exams as a key tool where applicable and registration where not. It calls for extending classified service to the District of Columbia and other territories, urging nonpolitical hiring and civil service rules for temporary clerks and colonial administrations.
The consular service, formed in 1866, is deemed inadequate to evolving conditions. Reorganization bills, advocating merit based appointments, trustworthy promotions, and nonpartisan tenure, seek to expand foreign commerce protect Americans abroad and uphold national dignity. Current service is efficient but needs enacted laws to be permanent.
Policy advocates dismantling the tribal structure under the General Allotment Act. It urges recognizing Indians as individuals, distributing tribal funds, and allotments to individuals. Emphasis on self supporting land use, white marriage laws, and elementary industrial education.
The article surveys the growth of the public library system and federal support, noting over 1,000 libraries increasing access and efficiency. It covers postal progress, rural delivery expansion to 6.7 million people, and reform efforts to curb abuses in second class mail while preserving open trade with China and open door principles. It also notes international events and remarks by Theodore Roosevelt.
A garbled Detroit Free Press fragment shows a defiant speaker arguing about pudding and proof. The quirky exchange features Onary and Markly in a savage tone, with miswritten lines about the pudding and proof.
Washington December 4 marked the start of the Fifty-seventh Congress as Dietrich and Millard of Nebraska and Kittredge of South Dakota took the oath. Speaker Henderson was re-elected after a brief roll call as the House opened amid a large crowd and ongoing preparations for organizational steps and committee appointments.
Washington announces Treasury estimates for government spending for the year ending June 30, 1902, totaling 610,828,000 dollars. The document shows department by department changes from 1902, with increases in several areas and large decreases in War and other units, reflecting revised federal spending priorities.
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