Taft Urges Strong Foreign Policy And Reforms
President Taft presents a long foreign relations message stressing world role, commercial expansion, peace arbitration, and merit-based reform of the State Department. He cites Latin America divisions, open door policy in China, and financial aid to Central American states to stabilize economies and safeguard U S interests amid recent Nicaragua turmoil.
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Taft Urges Modern Diplomacy and Agricultural Credit Study
The 1912 message calls for European investigation of agricultural credit to aid American farmers and notes sustained export growth of about 2.9 billion dollars. It urges tariff and foreign trade reforms, expects MFN treatment, and emphasizes a modern, proactive diplomacy with the Panama Canal opening as a turning point.
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Congress 15 In Section Again Appropriation Bills Dominate Finish
Washington observers report the sixty second congress will adjourn for holidays after two weeks with little broad legislation expected. Appropriation bills totaling over a billion dollars will drive the session, while Tariff, trusts, and currency questions are not to be tackled before March 4.
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Detroit Aldermen Third Bribe Case Change of Venue
Ten Detroit aldermen and former Councilman Clerk Edward Schreiter charged with conspiracy and bribery in the Wabash railroad street closing case will be tried in Mt. Clemens Macomb County. Judge James B. Phelan granted venue change after Prosecutor Hugh Shepherd argued a fair trial could not be had in Wayne County due to publicity and police court evidence.
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