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President Taft Presents Longest Annual Message to Congress
Taft reviews the year's government work, tariff issues, and foreign relations. He stresses economy in federal expenses, Panama Canal plans, tariff board aims, Alaska and coal land policies, public lands, and reforms to speed litigation and strengthen civil service. He calls for budget discipline, canal tolls up to market needs, and fortification of the canal.
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