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Newspaper
Corydon Democrat
Location
Corydon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
2
President Roosevelt urges Congress to strengthen anti trust enforcement with a dedicated appropriation. He cautions against using tariff cuts to address trust evils and argues regulation of large corporations must proceed alongside ongoing industrial growth. He envisions continued national greatness and prudent reform.
The text argues for public regulation of powerful corporations and national action to supervise trusts. It asserts Congress has absolute power to regulate interstate commerce to curb monopolies, unfair discrimination, and overcapitalization, while preserving beneficial enterprises. It urges prompt legislation with clear, practical provisions.
A national tariff framework should stay stable to foster prosperity while allowing careful, periodic updates. The text endorses reciprocity treaties, selective tariff reductions via expert study, and a Cabinet Secretary of Commerce to address labor and capital issues without undermining core protections.
President Roosevelt's 2000 word message previews prosperity with a cautious tone. He supports public regulation of corporate combinations, labor rights, and trusts reform via the Justice Department, while urging tariff adjustments and a strong navy. The address also covers Cuba reciprocity, immigration limits, civil service protection, Pacific interests, and a Panamanian canal deal with Colombia negotiations ongoing.
Fragmentary text argues for a senior role in global commerce to boost national standing. The passage stresses urgent need and benefits of established leadership in international business and economic strategy.
A congressional voice urges a reciprocity treaty with Cuba and notes Britain Newfoundland trade talks. The writer supports arbitration, The Hague, and reform ideas on tariffs and banking to foster U S relations with Caribbean nations and improve monetary policy.
This piece discusses the clash between labor and capital and the need to balance fair treatment for workers and owners. It argues for sane, farsighted solutions, warning against unscrupulous individuals and noting the era of federation and large corporations shaping industrial development.
On July 4 and the 126th anniversary of independence, peace and amnesty were proclaimed in the Philippine Islands. Civil government is introduced, granting broad rights and self-government, with about 15,000 troops remaining and over 100,000 sent over since the war.
The post office reports fiscal year receipts of 121 million 848 thousand 47 dollars and 26 cents, up 10.2 million from the prior year as rural free delivery grows beyond experiments into policy. By Nov 1, 1902, 11,650 routes served about a third of usable U.S. territory with 10,748 routes awaiting action and Congress urged to fund further extension. The aid boosts farm property values and keeps rural Americans in touch with markets, education, and industry. The text also covers irrigation policy, Indian assimilation, scientific farming aid, and government efficiency, urging prudent spending and broader merit-based appointments.
The article argues that both capitalistic and labor federations are essential factors in modern industry and can yield good or evil. It urges opposition to abuses by either corporations or unions, not to them as such, and calls for harmony with the public interest while noting last summer’s satisfactory resolution of a claim with a sister republic.
The document urges immediate planning for an Isthmian canal at Panama, with title clear from the French Panama Canal Company and negotiations with Colombia. It argues the project will bolster U S power, industry, and global stability, and notes a parallel push for a trans Pacific cable linking California to the Philippines via Hawaii and China. Porto Rico is cited as prospering under wise governance.
The article argues for a first class navy to support imperial policy and a strong Isthmian Canal. It warns that without sufficient naval power the canal becomes a hostage to stronger powers and stresses backing the Monroe Doctrine with real naval strength.
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