The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-06-10
NATION TO Be RICH.
MEMBERS OF TAFT's CABINET
DECLARE PROSPERITY is
IN THE AIR.
NEW TARIFF LAW AS BOON
Dickinson and Maeveagh Say That
Settlement Of Customs Agitation
Will Result In Trade Boom-TaIk
on Harbors.

Chicago, June 1.-TWO members OF
President Taft's cabinet in Chicago to-
day voiced the sentiment that i'm.
provement Of business conditions will
follow promptly after the settlement
Of the yexatious tariff problem, and
that the United States will make
great strides in the future under the
policies of President Taft. Secretary
OF War Jacob M. Dickinson arrived in
Chicago from Washington, and Sec
rotary Of the Treasury Franklin Mac
Veagh 10 at his home at 1O3 Lake
shore drive.
Both cabinet officials were not only
optimistic about the future business
outlook and development OF the coun-
try. but both forecast remarkable
growth for the west and middle west,
and showed their constant interest in
everything that will benefit It and its
commercial prowess.
Tariff Adjustment as Boom
Il am sure that the adjustment of
the tariff will do much good and will
be followed promptly by improve
ment in business all along the line"
said Secretary of War Dickinson. "Ot
course that is hardly q subject for me
to discuss. One thing is certain, that
the people have confidence in the
man at the helm in Washington and
that confidence il improving business
right now"
How did the outcome of the Hi.
nois senatorial situation please you
and the officials In Washington" he
was asked.
I cannot speak for any one else,
only for myself, and as to that I must
first say that I am not in politics." re.
Piled the secretary of war. sYou
know I am a Democrat. I have
tried cases in which Senator Albert J.
Hopkins was attorney, and I know
MIN. I also know Senator-elect Will
liam Lorimer. But, to be frank, my
candidate was not entered in the con-
test and consequently did not win out,
and that was William J. Calhoun. my
old friend whom I will see as soon az
I can"
Dickinson for a Greater Chicago.
The improvement of Chicago's har.
Dor and everything which goes for a
greater Chicago is Of greatest interest
to me and will 80 remain" continued
Secretary Dickinson. $50 far as the
question of the dock permits is con.
cerned, that will receive the most
careful attention and consideration, 50
that the public interests and welfare
OF Chicago are safeguarded. AS IL
Known, n permit believe it il
the one of the Chicago Dock and Canal
Company-has been revoked, and the
disposition of it is pending. There
Will be a hearing before me on that
permit, SO it would not do for me to
discuss it at this time, for before
Judging it I must hear all the facts
I met your corporation counsel on
the train en- route here, and he tells
me that another permit was issued
for some, docks, but to whom 1 dc
not know. It was issued in my alb
sence upon application by the acting
secretary Of war, Robert Shaw Oliver
The problem will be. solved complete
~ and thoroughly, with justice to ALL
Franklin Macveagh will devote
most of his time while here to in
spectfng the sites proposed for the
new p%ostoface building on the Yves
side and to seeing his old friends an6
associates. In coming here from
Washington to be the guest of honor
with Secretary of War Dickinson a
a dinner given by the Commercial
club at the Congress hotel, the secre
tary of the treasury arranged to con
fer with several of Chicago's banker.
and financiers and to pay a visit t.
the subtreasury In the federal build
ing.