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President Tafts message outlines tariff and reform plans
President Taft discusses postal delays the impact of second class mail losses at 63 million dollars annually and possible higher rates on magazines. He supports postal savings banks ship subsidies statehood for New Mexico and Arizona and appointive governance for Alaska. He urges federal action on white slavery lighthouse reform and public health bureau unification. He cites prosperity but warns of burdens on fixed incomes amid rising prices due to gold output population and living costs.
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