The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1910-12-06
This Is the Slogan in President
Taft's Message.
New Legislation Regulating Cor
pOrations Not Needed.
RIGID ECONOMY URGED
Lands With Valuable Deposits
Should Be Leased.
Appropriation Asked for Valua-
tiOn of Railroads.

Washington, Dec 6.-The outstand-
ing features of President Taft's mes
sage sent to congress today, are these:
He declares it is time to stop legislat-
ing with reference to regulation Of cor
porations and to witness the effect of
vigorous execution of the laws already
on the statute books. The exact limi-
tation upon business methods imposed
by law will doubtless be made clearer
by pending decisions of the supreme
court
Just at this time the president says
he believes the activities of the gov
ernment in addition to enforcement of
the laws, should be directed toward
economy of administration, the en-
largement of opportunities for foreign
trade, the building up of home indus
try and strengthening the confidence of
capital in domestic investment
Mr.. Taft recommends strongly some
form of ship subsidy to increase Amer
lean shipping, especially to South
America. The tariff board is not ready
to submit a report on any of the sche-
dulles of the Payne law and Mr.. Taft
says he will not recommend any tariff
legislation until the new congress con-
venes in December, 1911.
Permanent Tariff Board.
He urges that the tariff board be
made permanent and that all future
revisions be made schedule by schedule.
He vigorously opposes another general
revision.
The Panama canal should be fortifi-
ed. An appropriation of $19,000,O00 is
recommended for this purpose
There must be no more pork barref'
methods in river and harbor and pub
lie building bills. The latter should be
based upon the report of a commits
sion of experts. In the past. congress
has appropriated too much for build
ings not needed and not enough for
buildings badly needed
Recommendation for anti-injunction
and federal incorporation laws are re-
newed.
rates shall be readjusted so as to charge
magazines a much higher rate on their
advertising sections.
strong representations are made for
the establishment of a new banking
and currency system
Two new battleships and several
auxiliary vessels are urged for the
navy.
Thepresident recommends that coal.
phosphate and oil lands and water
power sites be disposed of in the fu-
ture by leasing.
Cuts Government Expenditures.
Estimates for government expedi-
lures during the next fiscal year have
$52,964,SS7.36 less than the actaul ap-
propriations for the current year.
The estimated receipts for the next
fiscal year are $3.50, 100000.
The president urges the extension of
the civil service principle to the diplo-
matte and consular corps and the ac-
ouisition by the government of resi-
dences and offices for its diplomatic
officers.
some criticisms of the Payne tariff
act are just, says the president, but
more are unfounded.
There should be more officers for
the army. The engineer corps should
be increased by sixty.
The fortifcations at Corregidor
island Manila bay, and at Pearl har-
bor Hawaii, should be carried to early
completion.
The Panama Canal.
Regarding the Panama canal the
president says:
ssThe progress of the work is most
satisfactory. 1t will be completed well
within the time set, January l, 1915,
and within the estimated cost of $375,-
00O. 900. The slides in Culebra cut
offer no great reason for delay"
Failure to fortify the canal would
leave the United States powerless to
enforce the universal and equal use of
the waterway against desperate and
irresponsible enemy and would defeat
the object of the canal in increasing
the military effectiveness of the Ameri-
can navy. The tolls should not ex-
ceed 81 per net ton. The president
should be authorized to adjust the
rates as necessity arises. The govern
Tnent should include in it's manage
rnent of the canal, the furnishing not
only to the navy but to the public as
we'll. of dry docks and repair facilities
and the sale of coal, oil and other
ship supplies.
vented from owning or controlling
ships trading through the canal.
Regarding the courts the president
declares the crying need of the United
&c oh cost n
ton by simplifying judicial procedure
and expediting final judgment. The
supreme court should be relieved from
unnecessary appeals. The salaries of
federal Judges should be increased.
Recommends Parcels Post.
Postal savings banks will be estab-
lished in a number of cities, January
1. parcels post on rural delivery
routes is recommended. Postmaster
General Hitchcock is given high praise
for putting the postofice department
on a self sustaining basis. The extern
sion of the civil service to include all
classes of postmasters and thus taking
these officials entirely out of politics
is urged.
The president recommends congress
to give some fitting recognition of the
polar discoveries of Commander Robt.
II Peary The secretary of the navy
suggests that Peary be made a rear
admiral and placed on the retired list.
The stupendous value of the agricul-
tural products amounting to $685.
100000 this year, indicates good
prospect for business throughout the
country.
The present census promises to be
the best ever taken but it not perfect.
The census padders are to be vigor-
ously prosecuted
A bureau of health should be estab-
lishd. The Southern Pacific railroad
should be REIN bursed for its expendi-
tl4res In fighting the flood in he I'M