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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1902
Page
6
The President argues prosperity is built by laws and urges national regulation of interstate trusts rather than tariff cuts. He warns against harming overall growth, stresses balancing regulation with preserving industry, and calls for careful, unified tariff policy to protect workers and manufacturers.
Speech argues for reciprocity treaties to widen markets and reduce duties, with fallback to direct legislation if ratification fails. Proposes expert tariff commission to assess schedules, remove select duties such as anthracite, and pursue elastic monetary policy with flexible circulation and gold convertibility.
The piece argues for fair treatment of both labor and capital and the avoidance of attacks on either side. It urges federation and cooperation while condemning hostile attitudes, stressing the need for lawful, just, and individually respectful conduct. It centers on harmony between interests and national welfare.
Speech urges Congress to establish a Cabinet level Department of Commerce with broad powers to supervise large interstate corporations. It notes labor capital questions multiplying, growing corporate power, and strong support from major commercial bodies for swift enactment already approved by the Senate.
The author urges a Senate submission of a reciprocity treaty with Cuba arguing it benefits U S economic interests and strengthens political and diplomatic ties. He contends Cuba should join the American economic system and that the United States must extend a helping hand to the young republic.
The piece argues that civilization reduces warfare among major powers and promotes arbitration over war. It lauds The Hague tribunal as a global good omen and notes the United States and Mexico were first to use its good offices with satisfactory results. It urges Congress to consider the Hawaiian fire claims filed last session.
The Congress favors building an Isthmian canal at Panama and securing title from the French Panama Canal Company. Negotiations with Colombia to secure assent continue as a continuing policy benefiting America industrially and militarily. The aim is global stability and orderly development through international policing.
In fall 191 a letter to the Secretary of State asked if the President would grant permission to a corporation to lay a trans Pacific cable via Frawall. Congress delayed action, leaving the matter as is while Commercial Pacific Cable Company pressed ahead and sought access to soundings from the U S S Nero to accelerate the project. The President considered conditions for access and landing.
The cable company agrees to conditions including a maximum rate for commercial messages and a line from the Philippine Islands to China. An all-American cable between the Pacific coast and the Chinese empire via Honolulu and the Philippines is planned and expected to be ready for business within months.
On July 4 the hundred and twenty sixth anniversary of independence the policy toward the Philippines is defended. Civil government is introduced and rights expanded, with generous self government and praise for the army and civil authorities for stability and benevolent work despite hardships and isolated wrongdoings.
The article lauds the collaboration of American authorities and Filipinos in the Philippines, praising constructive statesmanship and the goodwill of Filipinos who support new conditions and cooperate with representatives for island welfare.
The measure for reorganizing the militia and achieving highest efficiency for the national guard has passed the House and should receive prompt attention. It seeks to define the relation between the national guard, militia, and volunteer forces and replace obsolete laws with a practical, efficient system.
Congress has advanced a national irrigation plan for arid western lands and urges strict forest protection on public lands. It warns against improper use of grazing and homestead laws that block settlement and stresses preserving land for home builders and settlers. Trespass and unlawful enclosures will face government action to safeguard resources.
The article argues for increased naval funding under admiralty command, emphasizing gunnery practice, prize allowances for crews, and a robust annual build-up of fighting ships. It warns that a canal would only benefit a strong navy and urges timely expansion to meet foreign policy needs and national power.
The text argues the Monroe doctrine needs a strong navy to back it. Without naval power the policy risks failing and provoking conflict rather than ensuring peace. A robust fleet is presented as the basest guarantee of American foreign policy.
A naval leader urges immediate expansion of the Navy to avoid disaster from an understrength crew. He calls for a thousand additional officers and sailors, enlarged Annapolis classes, and retirement of impaired senior officers to maintain efficiency. He warns against complacency and improvisation in wartime readiness.
Rural Free Delivery proves successful with a record postal revenue rise to 121 million for the fiscal year ending June 30. The system shifts from experimental to fixed policy, expanding routes and boosting rural access to markets, education, and farm property values.
The speaker urges Congress to enact liberal land laws for Alaska to encourage permanent settlement. They call for protections of forests and game with regulated timber for settlers, a congressional Alaska delegate, and a ground-level congressional committee visit to assess needs.
The text argues for gradual absorption of Native Americans into the wider population. It suggests repelling Indians from economic independence to earn a living while allowing varied paths, not forcing all to adopt farming or stock raising. It favors promoting individual talents in industry or commerce aligned with each community's context.
The article argues the government has shown notable recess in aiding science for farming. It highlights protection against pests, introduction of new plants suited to regional conditions, and the spread of forage crops. It notes regional successes from the Southwest to the Northeast and East in aging ranges, storing fruits, and finding profitable markets abroad.
The District of Columbia should set high standards for hygienic and sanitary laws, serving as a model for all cities. Washington’s modest industry could inspire national labor policy, including a Wise employer's Liability act and stricter railroad safety measures such as blocking frogs at DC yards.
The safety appliance law of 1593 went into full effect Aug 3, 390, protecting railway workers and averting casualties. Calls grow for further legislation and for a consular system with appointment and promotion based on proven fitness. Gratifying progress is noted in extending the merit system in government appointments.
The president states that Congress restored the White House to its original plan and character as intended by Washington. He argues for preserving Mount Vernon and historic buildings to maintain continuity with the past, and references department reports submitted to Congress in this communication dated December 1, 112.
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