The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-12-07
PAYNE-ALDRICH TARIFF BILL PRAISED
President Believes Commission Can Solve Problems
of Schedules = Efficiency in Departments Dis
cusSed and Economy Most Earnestly Urged.

Beneficial tariff relations with prac-
tically the entire commercial world have
been attained since April ]. 1910. tho mes
sage says. Unjust treatment OF Ameri-
cans has been obltsrated, and CONNER
cialism is on a friendly and beneficial
footing. The right TO withdraw tariff
benefits, on ninety days notice, and the
application OF the maximum tariff, as
provided by law. is known 10 foreign
countries and they act accordingly.
In it's general operation" the message
adds, this section of the tariff law has
thus far proved a guaranty of continued
com nercial peace, although there are.
however, unfortunately instances where
foreign governments deal arbitrarily with
American interests within their jurisdic-
ton in a manner injurious and in
equitable
Closer Relations with Canada.
''rhe policy OF broader and closer trade
relations with the Dominion OF Canada
which was Initiated in the adjustment of
the maximum and minimum provisions of
the tariff act of August. 1909 has proved
mutually beneficial. 1t justifes further
efforts for the readjustment Of the com
mercial relations of the two countries so
that their commerce may follow the
channels natural 20 contiguous countries
and be commensurate with the steady
expansion of trade and industry on both
sides OF the boundary line"
Further conferences TO attain reclproc-
ity with Canada viii be held here in
January. when" the message says, lit
is hoped that the aspiration OF both gov
ernments for mutually advantageous
measure OF reciprocity viii be realized"
Branch Banks Abroad.
The need OF American banks and
branches thereof In foreign countries IS
urged, as is the development of the mer-
chant marine especially in futherance
of our relations with Latin America
Unless prompt action be taken the
completion OF the Panama Canal viii
ind this the only great commercial ma
ton unable 10 avail in international mari
time business OF this great contribution
to the means OF the worlds commercial
intercourse" says the President
quite aside from the commercial as
pect, unless we create a merchant ma
rine where can we find the seafaring
population necessary as a natural naval
of war, the transports and subsidiary
vessels without which a naval fleet is
arms without a BODY? For many reasons
] cannot too strongly urge upon the Con-
gress the passage OF a measure by mail
subsidy or other subventiOn adequate TO
guarantee the establishment and rapid
Development OF an American merchant
marine, the restoration of the American
flag 10 its ancient place upon the seas.
Nation Needs JurisdietIon.
with our increasing international in
tercourse it becomes incumbent upon me
TO repeat more emphatically than ever
the recommendation which I made in
my inaugural address that Congress
shall at once give 10 the courts of the
United States jurisdiction to punish as
a crime the violation OF the rights of
aliens secured by treaty with the United
States, in order that the general govern
ment of the United States shall be able,
when called upon by a friendly nation.
10 redeem its solemn promise by treaty
10 secure TO the citizens or subjects Of
that nation resident in the United States.
freedom from violence and due process
of law in respect to their life, liberty. and
property"
The success met with In the partial
application Of the civil service principles
TO the diplomatic corps. convinces the
President that further benefit can be de-
rived from the wider application of the
system. The purchase OF property for
foreign legations. especially in Latin
America. is urged.
Expenses of Departments.
To cut the years estimates of the vari-
GUS departments would cause embarrass-
ment in the executive branch OF the gov
ernment in the performance of its duty.
says the President. Concerning the esti-
mates and expenses for the fiscal year
ending June SO. 1912. the message says:
THE final estimates for the year end
ing June So 1912. as they have been sent
to the Treasury, on November % of this
year, for the ordinary expenses of the
government. including those for public
buildings. rivers and harbors, and the
navy building programme. amount TO
$3.50, f4,ol3.12. This IS So, 964 SS735 less than
the appropriations for the fiscal year
ending June 60 1911. It is SIG. So, 524 less
than the total estimates, including sup
Elemental estimates submitted TO Con-
gress by the Treasury for the year 1911
and Is S0,5H,659.39 less than the original
estimates submitted by the Treasury for
1911
Against the estimated expenditures
of $3.50. 49i.0l5.12, the Treasury has estimat-
ID receipts for next year $3.50. OOO 600. max
ing probable surplus OF ordinary re-
ceipts over ordinary expenditures OF
about S0,0OOO0, or taking into account
the estimates for the Panama Canal.
which are $5c,920, Sf769, and which will
ultimately be paid in bonds. II win leave
a deficit for the next year of about 81
0oo.0O0 If Congress shall conclude to for
ufy the canal. The cost of the fortifca-
tons is about Sls,000OOO. Should there be
no appropriations this year for fortifca-
tons. then there would be. even includ-
ing the Panama Canal appropriation.
surplus of about $120000O0. according To
the Treasury estimates"
A table showing in detail the estimates
and the comparisons referred to Is given.
Uses Word "Antiquated..
"Antiquated' is the word used in the
message regarding the system of audit
ing now in use in the Treasury Depart
ment. According TO the message, the
auditors work is merely superficial and
does not go closely enough into expendi-
lures of government funds. plan is
being devised for the reduction of the
auditors force and the employees under
them, thereby effecting substantial econ
omy The change In the POst-office De-
partment auditing system is pointed out
as an example of how economy may be
practiced in the Treasury.
Collector Loeb is given a boost in
fhe review of the customs collecting EvS-
tenn. The department has perfected the