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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1910
Page
2
The speaker argues prompt action is needed to complete the Panama Canal and to build an American merchant marine. He warns without mail subsidies or other subsidies the United States will lack ships and a seafaring population for commerce and national defense, urging Congress to act.
A public official states no current recommendation for amending antitrust law and urges observing the impact of existing enforcement. He notes reforms have improved business practices and calls for government focus on economy, foreign trade, rural lands, home industries, and domestic investment confidence.
The speaker urges Congress to grant U S courts jurisdiction to punish treaty rights violations. This would allow the United States to honor solemn treaty commitments protecting foreign citizens in the country, ensuring life liberty and property due process when called upon by friendly nations.
The United States advances international arbitration and peace. It highlights The Hague proceedings on the fisheries dispute with Great Britain, the prize court protocol and related treaties, the Peace Commission, and cooperation with Britain on boundary and fisheries issues. Liberia relief efforts and constitutional changes are noted as well.
The United States sent a special ambassador to Constantinople to mark Mehemet V’s accession and to state the US aim of deeper economic ties with Turkey and the Near East. The note highlights rapid regional development, increased commerce in Bulgaria Romania and Serbia, and US recognition of Montenegro as a kingdom with its August 15 coronation.
The year highlights China loan talks for a Hankow to Canton railway and currency reform backed by American bankers. It also covers Russo Japanese maneuvers in Manchuria, Korea annexation, Pan American unity, mediation in Peru Ecuador, Chamizal sovereignty talks, Honduras debt refinancing, Nicaragua political change, and Argentina naval contracts signaling strong US ties.
The United States extends universal application of the minimum tariff after settlements with nations, with threats to withdraw benefits on unfair treatment. It details Canada talks to broaden reciprocity, and calls for stronger foreign banking access and a robust merchant marine to boost Latin American and global trade.
The Treasury outlines strong progress against customs frauds, noting $3.4 million in sugar frauds uncovered and a new system at New York port saving the government tens of millions. It argues for consolidating customs districts, abolishing redundant offices, and reducing costs while maintaining service, with Panama Canal and fortifications funding debated.
The text discusses reforming public building authorization to match actual needs, proposing expert commissions and Army Engineers reports. It covers tariff law, corporation returns, and civil service reforms, noting economy gains at the Philadelphia mint and Bureau of Engraving and Printing, plus plans to reduce duplication in Treasury offices. It highlights the Payne Tariff Act criticisms, the need for systematic duties, and tariff board investigations to ensure protection-based policy aligns with production costs.
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