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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1906

Page

5

President Writes on Canal Trip and Commission Reform

The Panama Canal report to Congress outlines progress, sanitary work, and living conditions on the Isthmus. It urges a single commissioner, praises Dr. Gorgas, notes wages and housing, and defends against criticism while stressing continued safe, steady construction and alien labor mix.

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Navy board notes need to promote experienced officers

Theodore Roosevelt urges rapid passage of a bill to raise sea officers to captain and rear admiral by age forty eight and fifty five respectively. A personnel board, led by line officers and the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, recommends changes to current law to improve efficiency and save more than five million dollars over seven years by curtailing retirements and equalizing rank with other nations.

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Berita Elt Ord FT Am Secretary of the Navyj Personnel Board of the Navy Theodore “Roosevelt
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Government Action Urged to Reform Public Land Laws

Theodore Roosevelt calls for drastic reform of public land laws to curb fraud and speculation. He urges examination on the ground before patenting, stronger mineral right controls, and a shift to government supervision of grazing and forest lands. He also favors transferring national parks to the Interior and funding for forest service needs.

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Congress Specus Sorpmeideien Joal Niceh Secretary of the Interior Givan Bona Wade Forest Service Secretary of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Theodore Roosevelt White House
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Admiral Dewey Calls Navy Promotion Reform Vital

Admiral Dewey urged Congress to enact the personnel reform report to speed promotions. He warned current system ages captains and admirals, reducing time for skill development, and cited Togo’s efficient Sea of Japan command as a contrast to delayed readiness. He urged immediate action to build an efficient seagoing list.

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