Ships for Trade and War Urge Prompt Panama Canal Support
The speaker argues that without prompt action the canal completion will leave the US with no major commercial nation able to participate in world trade. He stresses the need for a robust American merchant marine to supply seafaring personnel and transport vessels for war, urging Congress to pass mail subsidy or similar support to build it quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama Canal
Unte
Congress
Department of State
United States
America
Latin America
Anie
No More Antitrust Legislation At Present
A historical statement argues against new antitrust laws for now, endorsing enforcement of existing measures and awaiting Supreme Court decisions. It highlights reform advances, improved business practices, and a focus on efficient government, foreign trade, agriculture, home industries, and domestic investment confidence.
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Supreme Court
Protection of Alien Rights and U S Treaty Guarantees
The speaker urges Congress to grant U S courts jurisdiction to punish treaty violations against aliens. This ensures foreign citizens resident in the United States receive due process and protection of life liberty and property, fulfilling treaty promises from friendly nations.
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Congress
United States
Arbitration and diplomacy shape U S foreign relations
A long overview notes United States diplomacy advancing through The Hague disputes with Great Britain and Venezuela, the Orinoco Steamship case, and the proposed International Prize Court. It highlights Root as lead counsel, Hague arbitration, and ongoing efforts to limit armaments, advance naval peace, and settle boundary and fisheries accords with Britain. It also covers Liberia relief efforts and Portugal’s 1910 republican transition.
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Hague
United States
Great Britain
Jeane
Eiihu Root
Root
New York
Hhis
Harverm
Venezuela
Orinoco Steamship Company
Senate
International Prize Court
Netherlands
Veera
Prieate of Nations Peace Commission
Great Brita
Canada
Passamaquoddy Bay
Grand Mahan Channel
Gov
International Fisheries Commission
Peru
Ecuado
Brazil
Argentine Republic
Chile
Lurhel
Ecuador
America
United States-Mexican Boundary Commission
United States envoy recognizes new Ottoman regime and Montenegrin crown
The article notes a special American ambassador to Constantinople marking Mehemet V's accession and stressing stronger US relations for economic development in the Near East. It also reports the elevation of Montenegro to a kingdom and the US acknowledgment of King Nicholas I’s rise on August 15.
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Mehemet V, Emperon
Constantinople
United States
Turkey
Bulgaria
Roumania
Servia
Near East
Skoupehtina
Principality of
Montenegro
Duts
Elste
Argentina
Chile
Mexico
Congressional Commission
Diaz
Buenos Aires
Senate
Congess
Naria of America
International Bureau of American Republica 14
International Conference of American States
Pan-American Union
Far East tensions and Chinese loan developments noted
The piece reviews China negotiations for the Hukuang loan to fund railway construction Hankow to Canton and Yangtze lines, with U.S. Britain France and Germany ensuring equality in financing and materials. It also covers plans for a $50 million loan to China for currency reform, a push for American involvement, and related Far East diplomacy including Russo-Japanese accords and Korean annexation.
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China
Hankow
Canton
Yangtse Valley
America
Great Britain
France
Germany
United States
Manchhuria
Russia
Japan
Chinchon -Aigun
Peking
International Exchange Commission
Manchuria
Korea
Far East
Tsai-tao
Tsai-Hsun
Higashi Fushii
Tokugawa
House of Peers of
Philippines
Tariff Negotiations and Trade Policy with Canada and Latin America
The text outlines the 1910 tariff act effects, with the president determining discrimination against US goods and the universal application of minimum tariffs. It notes negotiations with Canada to form a reciprocal trade agreement, the role of the State Department in securing foreign markets, and calls for strong support for merchant marine and foreign banking. It stresses expanding Latin American links, direct mail and transport, and the need for a robust American diplomatic service and premises.
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United States
Canada
Dominion of Canada
Dominion
Secretary of State
Department of State
Ottawa
Washington
Treasury report highlights customs fraud cuts and reforms
The Treasury outlines major gains from fraud investigations in sugar weighing and revenue collection. It details new systems to cut costs, emphasizes savings at New York and other ports, argues for consolidating districts, and notes a net projected deficit for the canal fortifications while promising reorganization and expert hires to further curb expenses.
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Tne Department
New York
Congress
Cal- Government
Naval
Gmeet
Washington
Navy
Congo
Spem
Treasury Department
Paget Ae Ate Aero
Iat
York
Annapolis
Mad
Natchez
Treasury
Alexandria
Panama Canal
Revenue-Cutter Service
New York City
Public Buildings and Tariff Administration Plans
Discussion urges better control of public building projects to fit government needs and reduce waste. Advocate commission reporting on建 infrastructure akin to army engineers for rivers and harbors. Also reviews tariff law, civil service reforms, and efficiency gains in Treasury, engraving, and currency offices, noting board efforts to assess home and foreign production costs.
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Congress
Army Engineers
Philadelphia Mint
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
United States
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Sixty-First Congress
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Chamizal
el Paso
Tex
Republic of Honduras
Honduras
Central America
Republic of
Nicaragua
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Madrid
Managua
Argentine
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Committee On Foreign Affairs
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Tariff Board
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Department of Justice
NPA
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