Prosp erous era urged with trust regulation stance
A speech to the Senate and House argues prosperity driven by laws and policy, warns against overemphasis on lesser evils, urges patient reform of industrial growth, and supports strengthening anti trust enforcement rather than tariff cuts. It calls for constitutional amendment if needed to curb trusts and outlines separate issues of tariff policy and regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representatives
Hoad
Washington
Lincoln
Congress
Department of Justice
Regulation of trusts and corporations by federal action
Speech argues for national regulation of large corporations and interstate commerce to curb trusts. Emphasizes preserving productive enterprise while preventing monopolistic harm and abuse of corporate power in the national economy.
Tariff stability and reform under fixed principles
A call for steady protective tariff policy with gradual adjustments to meet changing national needs. Advocates reciprocity treaties or direct legislation to secure fair, equal treatment for American business and workers, and recommends a specialized Tariff Commission and a Secretary of Commerce to guide informed changes.
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Busines
President Roosevelt frames concise reform agenda in message
Roosevelt’s Congress message is about 12 000 words and optimistic. He urges public regulation of large corporations, equal rights for labor, and reform of trusts. He backs conservative tariff changes, a strong navy, and Cuba trade reciprocity, plus immigration reform and civil service strengthening. He notes isthmian canal negotiations and a Panama title.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Department of Justice
Cuba
Immigration Office
Pacific Cable Company
Pacific Ocean
Far East
Panama
Panama Canal Company
Colombia
Urgent push for new leadership role in international business
Fragments urge creation of a government or organizational post to advance the nation's standing in global commerce. Advocates describe the move as essential for competitiveness and national progress.
Cuba Reciprocity and Hague Arbitration Outlook
A historical speech urges a reciprocity treaty with Cuba and expansion of U S influence in the Caribbean. It endorses arbitration via The Hague, calls for tariff changes including removing anthracite coal duties, and supports currency reform to stabilize circulation and gold convertibility.
Capital and Labor Harmony for Public Good
The article argues that fair treatment for labor and capital must align with public interest. It calls for curbing unscrupulous leaders on both sides without stifling initiative or industrial growth. It notes federation and corporate collaboration as increasingly common, urging sane, long sighted solutions.
Laboring men in federations and the public good
The article argues that both capitalistic and labor federations are key to modern industry and can both help and harm. Opposition should target bad conduct in any corporation or union, not the institutions themselves. Long term, organized capital and labor must align with the general public interest and avoid arbitrary interference.
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Congress
Sesson
Enxne- Tienes
F Nest Corporation
Devoen
The Isthmian Canal and a Pacific Cable Project
The text outlines plans for a Panama Isthmian Canal as a major 20th century engineering feat with U S backing, negotiations with Colombia, and benefits to commerce and military posture. It also details negotiations on a trans Pacific cable from California to the Philippines via Hawaii and Manila, noting conditions and an all American route to China. Porto Rico is praised for prosperous governance and insular administration.
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Panama
Goss
Colombia
Caanal
America
Secrrtary of State
California
Hawaii
Congress
Commercial Pacific Cable Company
United States
Nero
Philippine Islands
China
Manila
Hong Kong
Pacific Coast
Honolulu
Porto Rico
Peace in the Philippines Promotes Liberty and Self Government
On July 4, the 126th anniversary of the Declaration, peace and amnesty were proclaimed in the Philippine Islands. Civil government has begun. Filipinos gain rights to life liberty and happiness and broad self-government, with careful pace urged to avoid calamity.
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Philippine Islands
Islands
Mmit
Philippines
National Guard
Secretary of the Navy
Postal Revenues Rise Driven by Rural Free Delivery Progress
Theodore Roosevelt outlines postal gains with FY ending June 30 at 121.8 million dollars, up 10.2 million from last year, highlighting rural free delivery expansion. He cites 11,650 routes on Nov 1 1902, with 10,745 more awaiting action, and argues for further liberal funding and broader irrigation and land-use policies to support western development and Indian absorption policy.
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Post Office Department
Postoffice Department
Congress
Aire
United States
Department
Far West
Steader
Navy Size Drives Canal Policy in American Outlook
The text argues that the United States must possess a first class navy to back its foreign policy and the proposed Isthmian Canal. It warns that a weak navy would make the canal a hostage to stronger powers and emphasizes the Monroe Doctrine as a core policy needing a thoroughly strong navy to back it up.
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Senate
Cuba
United States
Republic
North
Great Britain
Newfoundland
Blaine
Isthmian Canal
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President Theodore Roosevelt
Tariff Commission
Executive Department
Tiut
Faber
Hague Tribunal
International Tribunal
The
Hague
Mexico
Hague Court
Capital and Labor
District of Columbia
nJc
Ee Seeodore Roosevel
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