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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
6
The speech marks the final weeks of the 63rd Congress. It emphasizes a shift from past to future, honoring bipartisan duty, wartime decisions, and the enduring responsibility to the nation, with recognition of significant but unfinished topics awaiting careful action.
The president declares the United States must mobilize its vast resources with speed and efficiency. He laments delays in unlocking the national domain's ores forests and waters and calls for swift passage of two measures to release these assets and expand power generation, urging Congress to act without waste or hesitation.
A historic discussion argues against a standing army while favoring a trained citizenry for defense. It questions who should decide navy type and urges learning from past experiences. The piece links water power rights to industrial use, warning that unfinished measures risk war rewards from the current Congress. It expresses hope that pending reforms will be completed.
A speech laments unprepared mobilization of U S maritime power and production. It condemns delayed use of resources and criticizes stunted merchant marine development, warning that ships are urgently needed.
The passage argues war disrupts commerce and production, foretelling widespread destruction in Europe. It warns that European nations may soon struggle to provide essential goods for their people and that they will require international aid and substantial assistance, with the speaker pledging readiness to help.
A historical note argues the need to build merchant marine and expand U S trade with Central and South America. It stresses that Europe has long supplied many goods and that neighboring regions could become vital markets if America seizes the opportunity and develops capacity.
In a speech urging broader self government for the Philippines, the speaker argues for rapid action on a constructive justice measure and emphasizes the need for a fleet of ships and reliable transportation to open markets. He warns against delaying trade development and compares the situation to the earlier railroad expansion, advocating routes of trade opened by ships and regular sailings before merchandise will flow.
Government should open gates to private capital for transportation at reasonable rates now and withdraw once carriage becomes profitable enough to attract investment. Emphasizes prompt action to ensure accessible transport before private capital fully steps in.
Fragmentary passage discusses hesitation, makeshift policy, and conservation. It mentions obligation to people and free, systematic development, and legislation, but lacks coherent details or dates.
The speaker argues for prompt transportation reform at reasonable rates and urges passage of rural credit measures. He notes the importance of the international convention framed with U.S. input, praising its provisions and urging recognition before the convention’s acceptance deadline. The piece stresses good faith and the need to act rather than abandon the issue.
A speaker warns that Alaska coast surveying and charting is inadequately funded and undersupplied. He argues existing vessels are outdated and unsafe, jeopardizing naval navigation and late ventures along the vast coastline. The call emphasizes immediate action to enable proper use of Alaska and other coasts.
A speech stresses strict economy in federal expenditures, insisting government must be a trustee for the people. It argues systemic reorganization could boost efficiency but savings are small relative to total outlays, while the public does not seek major curtailment of government activities.
Fragmented text stresses shipping bill importance, urging government action to open trade gates, oppose monopolistic limits, and push for broad, fast passage despite past inaction by both houses. Names and clear details are unreadable in the damaged source.
The speaker argues for careful study of tasks and budgeting to maximize efficiency, urges tracking every dollar of appropriations, and warns against extravagance. Government must avoid unnecessary or postponed undertakings while ensuring expenditures benefit the people and reflect who pays the money.
President argues against large peacetime forces and militarism. He asserts the nation should defend itself with trained citizens rather than a standing army, urging restraint, peace, and fidelity to constitutional principles while remaining ready to defend liberty if required. He emphasizes friendship with nations, nonaggression, and moral responsibility to avert global conflict.
The speaker argues for broad citizen training in modern arms, drill, camp sanitation, and discipline to foster physical development and patriotism. Emphasizes making training attractive and voluntary, viewing it as legitimate support for national peace. Warns against abandoning self possession or engaging in unnecessary war.
In times of peril a citizenry trained and accustomed to arms is essential. The nation should foster training and view it as a discipline for youth. The national guard should be developed and strengthened by lawful means, aligned with obligations to the people and government policy.
A fragmented passage reflects a pledge by a people and government to seize the opportunity to speak and embody the counsels of peace and amity. It emphasizes lasting concord rooted in justice and fair dealing, urging exemplary conduct and unity.
The article argues for a strong navy as a defense while rejecting aggression, urging a permanent, measured defense policy aligned with world peace. It stresses learning from experience, developing national power responsibly, and advancing prosperity and liberty without haste. The piece emphasizes prudent preparation, constructive wisdom, and enduring duties of peace.
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