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Reid's record as customs chief praised for lower costs
The piece lauds Hon. J. D. Reid for expanding custom offices and raising salaries while cutting the cost of collection from 4.43 percent in 1896 to 2.73 percent by 1913 under Conservative and Liberal administrations. It also notes rail progress under the Borden government and attacks Liberal policy on taxes and governance.
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J. D. Reid
Department of Customs
Dr. Reid
Customs Department
Laurier
Customs Department Canada
Canadian Northern
Toronto
Winnipeg
Halifax
Canada
Pacific Coast
Borden