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Taft Seeks Economy and Tariff Moderation in Annual Message
President Taft presents a sweeping review of the year's work across departments. He highlights treaty diplomacy with England over the fisheries dispute, tariff adjustments, and the push for merchant marine growth while urging deep cuts and efficiency in government expenses and operations. He discusses the Panama Canal tolls, fortifications, justice prosecutions, and conservation, stressing economy, administration reform, and judicial simplification.
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