07 Dec 1905
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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1905
Page
1
The President asserts prosperity rests on high character of workers and citizens. He argues industrial success benefits all, with governance limited to broad policies aiding the able and diligent. He warns envy and punitive measures threaten collective gains and urges unity in progress.
A advocate argues for strong federal oversight of interstate corporations to curb overcapitalization and unfair practices. He supports an explicit maximum rate mechanism for railroads, abolition of rebates, and effective regulatory bodies, while stressing moral standards and careful, gradual reform.
A historical policy discussion urges strong factory laws to curb abuses in women's and children's work in the District of Columbia, promote model city standards, and support nationwide child and women’s labor protections. It argues against repealing injunctions, calls for due notice in court orders, and urges a national labor conditions investigation to harmonize state laws.
The article argues for federal oversight of interstate insurance to replace inadequate state regulation. It notes large insurers operate across borders, hampering state supervision, and urges Congress to extend federal power, citing past endorsements and the need to curb corruption through national standards and uniform rules.
In times of peace revenue should cover expenditures, with readjustment possible if deficits arise. The matter requires general agreement across states, careful consideration of tariffs, reciprocity, and broader continental commercial links. Russia currently treats us on the most favored nation basis.
In his annual message to the Fifty eighth Congress the speaker urges legislation to require block signals on all railroads engaged in interstate commerce. He cites recent collisions, notes strengthened safety laws, and calls for more inspectors to enforce compliance and improve railroad equipment safety nationwide.
The excessive hours of labor for railroad train service workers demand serious Congressional attention. The mental and physical strain on those moving and operating trains under modern conditions may exceed that in any other industry, and if hours should be limited by law, railway employees deserve special consideration due to safety concerns.
The text notes a recommendation for an employers' liability law covering the District of Columbia and naval yards. It references renewed advocacy in the Fifty-eighth Congress and a proposal to appoint a commission to study employers' liability comprehensively.
The speaker urges Congress to cut waste by abolishing redundant offices such as the receiver of public moneys for U S land offices, saving about a quarter of a million dollars yearly. He warns against false economies and argues that navy cuts or stalled Panama Canal work would harm the nation.
In a December 2 1902 message to Congress the author argues for an elastic currency to stabilize interest rates and supply money for varying seasons and communities. Banks should mainly supply circulation, with regulations ensuring ample money for business while avoiding inflation. The Treasury should act to prevent financial crises through congressional action.
The author notes repeated investigations into executive departments show faulty organization and wasteful results. He argues executive government must imitate efficient business practices, though sizable reform is complex. He urges Congress to study the subject and pursue improvements.
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