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Taft Urges Congress to Honor Party Pledges in Speech
Rochester March 18 President Taft appealed to Congress to subordinate personal opinions and enact his party pledge measures into law. He urged discipline to pass tariff and tax reforms, interstate commerce changes, postal savings banks, anti injunction provisions, conservation bills, and statehood measures. He defended his stance amid opposition from newspapers and bankers, stressing right aims over political gain.
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van Cleave and Manufacturers’ Association
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