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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1902
Page
3
President Roosevelt speaks to Congress on trusts tariffs and prosperity arguing that lowering duties alone won’t end monopoly evils and urging careful regulation of industrial growth. He stresses ongoing national strength and the need for constitutional action if needed to secure reforms.
The address urges federal regulation of interstate corporations to curb abuses while preserving wealth. It argues for national supervision over trusts, rejects tariffs as a sole solution, and supports a strong, flexible tariff with reciprocity. Aims include a commerce department, monetary elasticity, and fair labor-capital relations.
Government outlines title options from the French Panama Canal Company and supports building an Isthmian canal at Panama. It urges continued policy across administrations, noting strategic and economic benefits for the United States and tropical American nations. Also discusses Pacific Cable Company plans and conditioned access to U S soundings for a trans Pacific cable.
The president and major commercial bodies push for a new department to supervise large interstate corporations. They advocate enacting Senate-approved measures into law and granting broad powers now, expanding as needed with experience.
The text argues for reciprocity with Cuba under Platt amendment influence and stresses US leadership in continental unity. It lauds arbitration via The Hague as preferable to war and notes Mexico-US use of the court, urging broader adoption for international peace.
The brief discusses balancing labor and capital in union activity. It examines aims to secure fair treatment for workers and owners, highlighting the tension between collective action and productive harmony.
In a broad speech Roosevelt lauds the Philippines policy, praising self government, naval build up, and civil progress. He urges navy expansion, irrigation, Alaska legislation, Indian absorption, and wiser land and forest laws while stressing responsible governance and strong defenses. He notes rural free delivery growth and warns against neglecting security and industry.
The 1902 annual War Department report by Elihu Root notes a U S army strength of 69 589 on October 15 1902 with a later reduction to 59 866 by year end. It calls for a general staff and a permanent militia and criticizes post exchange beer bans. Trade with the Philippines shows mixed but growing totals despite rinderpest and cholera impacts.
The speaker praises restraint by civilized powers in the Philippines and lauds constructive efforts by army and civil authorities. He urges passage of a general staff bill and reorganization of supply depots, and calls for National Guard reform to modernize militia relations and ensure efficiency.
Athens Ohio December 1 Frank Smith 25 was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the August 20 Gloucester killings of Perry Oxley and Charles Brown. Dunlap Illinois officer reports arrest of William H Murray alias Howard on a Williamsburg Illinois murder warrant from 28 years ago.
Hamburg reports the German painter Christian Allers, a Capri resident, alleged to be connected with charges against the late Herr Krupp, has been arrested at the Swiss border.
London dispatch reports Gen Schalk Burger and delegates Wessels and Wolmarans sailed for South Africa bearing a Kruger letter to Colonial Secretary Chamberlain requesting permission to return. In Hampton Virginia, two Texas turret guns exploded during target practice but caused no casualties or major damage.
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