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Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07
Important Extracts Culled from
Presidents Message to Congress

The schedules of the rates of duty in the Payne tariff act
have been subject great deal of criticism of it just
of it unfounded, and to too much misrepresentation.
avoid criticism of this kind in the future and for
clearly conforming the promise
session made provision request for the
for the asceranment of the cost produc
at home abroad the various articles included in the
schedules of the tariff.
much emphasize the Importance and benefit OF
this plan facilitates the removal of noteworthy defects without
disturbance of business prosperity which even more
the happiness comfort of the people than the elimination
of instances of injustice in the tariff
already stated to the that strongly favor
fortcaton of canal and reterate this opinion
"There be strong why the government
should take include in its the furnishing
ION the Panama cana only the but to the public OF
rydoc repair shop facilities and the sale OF COAL oil and
other ship supplies.
I suggest as amendment to the interstate commerce
law provision prohibiting interstate commerce railroads from
owning controlling ships engaged in the trade through the Fan
canal 81 -.ru..o. 49,
1T seems to the existing legislation with reference to
% regulation of corporations and the restraint OF their business
has reached point stop for awhile and witness the
effect of the vigorous execution of the laws on the statute books
restraining the abuses which certainly did exist and whch
of business property which is more important
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07

prevent injury to the lands of the I'm
perial valley from the overflow Of the Colo
RADIO river. I appointed competent en-
gineer to examine the locality and report
a plan for construction. He has done 80
In order to complete tho work 1t is neces-
sary to secure the consent of Mexico. Tor
part of the work must be constructed In
Mexican territory. Negotiations looking to
the securing Of such consent are quite near
completion. The Southern Pacific railroad
proposes to assist US in the work by lend
ing equipment and by the transportation or
material at cost price, and 1t Is hoped that
the work may be completed before any
danger shall arise from the spring FLOODS In
the river.
The work Is being done under the super
vision of the secretary OF the interior and
his consulting engineer, General Marshall
late chief of engineers. now retired.
This leads me to invite the attention or
congress to the claim made by the Southern
Pacific Railroad company for an amount
expended in a similar work of relief called
for by flood and great emergency. This
work, as / am informed was undertaken
at the request OF my predecessor and under
promise to reimburse the railroad COM
pany. It seems to the equity of this
claim Is manifest and the only question IN
volved is the reasonable value of the work
DONE recommend the payment OF the
claim In a sum found to be just.
Civil Service Commission
Tho civil service commission has con-
tinued Its useful duties during the year.
The necessity for the maintenance of the
provisions of the civil service law was
never greater than today. Officers respon'
sible for the policy Of the administration
and their immediate personal assistants oil
deputies should not be Included within the
classified service; but in my judgment pub
lio opinion has advanced to the point where
II would support a bill providing secure
tenure during efficiency for all purely ad-
ministrative officials. 1 entertain the pro-
the cause of efficient and economical gov
ernment and OF better politics II congress
could enact a bill providing that the execu-
tive shall have the power to include in the
classified service all local officers under the
treasury department, the department of JUS
tice. the interior department. the depart
ment of labor, departments to which now
require the confirmation OF the senate. and
that upon such classification the advice and
consent of the senate shall cease to be re-
quired in such appointments By their GER
tainty of tenure, dependent on good service
and by their freedom from the necessity
for political activity. these local officers
would be induced to become moro efficient
public servants.
The civil service law is an attempt to
those who enter the service. A better sys-
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07
Parcels Post

with respect to the parcels post, I re-
spectfully recommend its adoption all
rural delivery routes. and that eleven pounds
the International llmit-be made the limit
OF carriage in such post. and thus with q
view to its general extension when the In
come OF tho postoffce will permit It and the
postal savings bank shall have been fully
established. The same argument is made
against the parcels post that was made
against the postal savings bank-that 1t Is
introducing the government into business
which ought to be conducted by private per-
sons, and is paternalism. The postofhce de-
partment has great plant and great Or
ganization, reaching into the most remote
hamlet of the United States and with this
machinery 1t Is able to do q great many
things economically that II new organiza-
tion were necessary It would be impossible
to do without extravagant expenditure. That
is the reason why the postal savings bank
can be carried on at small additional cost
and why 1t is possible to incorporate at a
very inconsiderable expense a parcels post
in the rural delivery system. A general
parcels post will involve much greater
outlay.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07
Specific Recommendations

For the reasons stated in the conserva-
tion address. 1 recommend:
First-That the limitation now imposed
unon the executive which forbids his re-
serving more forest lands In oregon, WASH
ington, Idaho Montana. Colorado ana
wyoming be repealed
Second-That the coal deposits of the gov
ernment be leased after advertisement IN
viting competitive bids. for terms not eN-
oeedinR fifty years. with minimum rentai
and royalties upon these coal mines. 10 Dc
read1usted every ten or twelve years. anu
with conditions as to maintenance "hlch
will secure proper mining. and as to as
signment which will prevent combinations
to monopoIize control OF the c0ai III MY
one district or market.
1 do not think that coal measures unoer
25OO acres of surface would be 100 laFse
an amount to lease to any one lessee
Tb,rd-rhat the law should provide the
same separation in respect to government
phosphate lands of surface ana Hinela'
rights that now obtains In coal lahos'
and that permission to release such ianos
80, tba terma and limitations similar to
tbosa above recommended for coal leases
with an added condition enabling the gov
ernment to regulate and. need be. TO pro-
hibit the export to foreign countries OF tne
product.
rourth-That the law should allow a pros
pector for oil or gas to have the right 10
prospect for two years over certain tract
Of government land, the right to De eVloenceu
bv a license for which he shall pay small
sum, and that upon discovery lease may
be granted upon terms securing a minimum
rental and proper royalties to the govern
ment. and also the conduct of the oil or
gas well in accord with the best method for
husbanding the supply OF oil In the district.
The period Of the leases should not be as
FKFt 4.
tsin .iu,ilar provisions as to assignment
- o,a,,an+ ,,ononoiistic combinations.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07
Navy Department

In the last annual report OF tho secretary
OF the navy and in my annual message at
tention was called to the new detail of off,
GERS in the navy department by which off,
GERS Of flag rank were assigned to duty as
aides to the secretary in respect to naval
operations, personnel, inspection and material.
This change was substantial compliance
with the recommendation OF the commission
on naval reorganization headed by Mr.. JUS
tice Moody and submitted to President
Roosevelt on February 26, 1909.
Through the advice of this committee OF
line officers the secretary is able to bring
about proper coordination Of ell the
branches of the naval department with
greater military efficiency. The secretary of
the navy recommends that this new organ
ization be recognized by legislation and thus
be made permanent. I concur in the recon-
mendation.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07

and there are several of these. shipyards. ex-
pensivsly equipped with modern machinery,
which after investigation the secretary of
the navy believes to be entirely useless
for naval purposes He asks authority to
abandon certain OF them and to move their
machinery to other places whore 1t can be
made OF use.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07
Bureau of Lighthouses

The reorganization OF the lighthouse board
has effected very considerable saving in
the administration, and the estimates for
that service for the present year are $42S, 900
less than for the preceding year. The secre-
tary is now asking for large sum for the
addition OF lights and other aids to the COM
meroe OF the seas, including a number in
Alaska. The trade along that coast is be-
coming more important, and respectfully
urge the necessity for following his recon-
mendation.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07
Peary

Peary
The complete success Of our country in
Arctic exploration should not remain un-
noticed. The unparalleled achievement Of
Peary in reaching the North Pole April
8. 1909. approved by critical examination
OF the most expect scientists. has added
to tho distinction OF our navy to which
he belongs and reflects credit upon his
country His unique success has received
generous acknowledgment from scientific
bodies Of learning in America and Europe.
ask official recognition by congress OF
the great achievement Of Robert Edwin
Peary.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07
Conservation Address

In September last a conservation congress
was held at st. Paul. at which l deliV-
cred an address the subject OF conser-
walton so far as 1t was within the Jurisdic-
ton and possible action OF the federal
government.
In that address I assembled from the
official reports the statistics and facts as
to what had been done In this behalf In
the administration OF my predecessor ana
in my own. and indicated tho legislative
measures which I believed to be wise In
order to secure the best use in the public
Interest OF what remains of our national
domain. There was in this address very
full discussion Of the reasons which led me
to the conclusions stated. For the purpose
OF having an official record comprehensiVe
resume of the statistics and facts gathered
with some difficulty in that address, VEN
ture to make the address an accompanying
appendix. The statistics are corrected TO
November is last.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07
Eieht-Hour Limitation

To REQUIRE however, that every small con-
tract entered into by the government should
be carried out by the contractor with men
working at eight hours would be to impose
an intolerable burden on the government by
limiting its sources OF supply and excluding
altogether the great majority of those who
would otherwise compete for Its business.
The proposed act recognizes this In the ex-
ceptions which 1t makes to contracts
'.For transportation by water or land, for
the transmission Of intelligence and for such
materials or articles as may usually oe
bought in the open market whether made to
conform to particular specifications or not,
or for the purchase of supply by the gov
ernment whether manufactured to conform
to particular specifications or not"
recommend that instead of enaoting the
nroposed bill, the meaning of which is not
clear and definite and might be given a
construction embarrassing to the public In
terest, the present act be enlarged by pro-
viding that public work shall be construed
to include not only building and work upon
public ground but also ships, armor and large
runs, when manufactured in private yards or
factories.
one Of the great difficulties in enforcing
this eight hour law is that its application
under certain emergencies becomes extremely
oppressive and there is great temptation
to subordinate officials to evade 1t. i think
that it would be wiser to allow the presi-
dent, by executive order, to declare an
emergency in special instances in which the
limitation might not apply and, in such cases.
to permit the payment to the government of
extra compensation for the time worked each
day in excess OF eight hours.
I may add that my suggestions in respect
to this legislation have the full concurrence
of the commissioner Of labor.
Workmen's Compensation
In view Of the keen, widespread interest
now felt in the United States in system
of compensation for industrial accidents to
supplant our present thoroughly unsatisfac-
tory system Of employers liability. "a sub
feet the Importance of which congress has
already recognized by the appointment OF a
comrnission). recommend that the interna-
tional congress on Industrial insurance be in
yited to hold it's meeting 1918 In Washing
ton, and that an appropriation OF $4,000 be
made to cover the necessary expenses OF or
ganizing and carrying on the meeting,
BY an act passed by congress the presi-
dent was authorized to expend q million
dollars to construct the needed work to
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07
Bureau of Corporations

The commissioner OF corporations has Just
completed the first part OF a report on the
lumber industry in the United States. This
part does not treat Of the question OF trust
or combination In the manufacture Of lum-
ber a subject to be dealt with later. The
commissioner does hnd however, a condition
in the ownership of tho standing timber OF
the United States other than the government
timber that calls for serious attention. The
direct Investigation made by the commits
sioner covered an area which contains 80.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07
Naval Supply Fund

I commend to your attention the report OF
the secretary the change in the system OF
cost accounting in navy yards, and also to
the possibility of the naval supply fund and
the present conditions existing in regard to
that matter. Under previous practice. and
what now seems to have been an erroneous
construction OF the law, the supply fund of
tho navy was increased from $2,7000o0 to
something over s14, 900, and a system OF
accounting was introduced which prevented
the striking OF q proper balance and
knowledge Of the exact cost Of maintaining
the naval establishment. The system has
count established by law July 1, 1910. The
naval supply fund of 81, ZOO, 900 is now on de-
posit in the treasury to the credit Of that de-
partment. The secretary recommends that
the naval supply account be made permanent
by law and that the s2.70O,O0o OF the naval
supply fund be covered into the treasury as
Unnecessary, and ask for executive au-
thority to do this This sum when covered
into the treasury will be really reduction
in recorded naval cost for this year. The
estimates of the navy department s5 00o,-
900 less than the appropriation for the same
purpose last year, and included in this is
the building program Of the same amount
AZ that submitted for your consideration
last year. It is merely carrying out the
plan Of building two battleships a year,
with few needed auxiliary vessels. I
earnestly hope that this program will be
adopted
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07
Water Power Sites

Fifth-rhat water power sites be directly
leased by the federal government after ad-
vertisement and bidding, for not exceeding
ifty years upon a proper rental and with
condition fixing rates charged to the public
for units Of electric power, both rental and
rates to be readjusted equitably every ten
years by arbitration or otherwise with suit
able provisions against assignment to pre-
vent monopolistic combinations. Or that the
law shall provide that upon application made
byp the authorities OF the state where the
water power site Is situated. It may be pat
ented to the state on condition that the state
shall dispose Of II under terms like those
just described. and shall enforce these terms,
OF upon failure to comply with the condi-
tion the water power site and all the plant
and Improvement on the site shall be forfeit
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07
Reclamation

The total sum already accumulated in the
fund provided by tho act for the reclama-
ton of arid lands is about $69,S8s,o5S.76,
and OF this all but s6.241.o5s.76 has been
allotted to the various projects. Of which
there are thirty Congress at Its last ses-
sion provided for the issuing OF certificates
of Indebtedness not exceeding $2O,ooo,oOO
to be redeemed from tho reclamation fund
when the proceeds OF lands sold and from
the water rents should be sufficient. Mean
time in accordance with the provisions or
the laws, I appointed board OF army
engineers to examine the projects and to
ascertain which are feasible and worthy of
completion. That board has made report
upon the subject, which shall transmit IN
a separate message within a few days.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07
Abolition of Navy Yards

The secretary Of the navy has given per-
sonal examination to every navy yard and
has studied the uses Of the navy yards with
reference to the necessities Of our feet With
a feet considerably less than half the size
OF that Of the British navy. we have ship
yards moro than double the number,
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07
Injunction Bill

wish to renew my urgent recommenda-
tion made In my last annual message In
favor Of the passage Of law which shall
regulate the Issuing OF inJunctions In equity
without notice in accordance with the best
practice now in vogue in the courts of the
United States. I regard this OF especial I'M
pcrtance first because It has been promised
and second. because It will deprive those
who now complain OF certain alleged abuses
in the improper issuing OF intunctions with
out notice OF any real ground for further
amendment and will take away all semblance
of support for the extremely radical legis-
lation they propose, which will be most per-
nicious II adopted, will sap the foundations
of judicial power, and legalize that cruel
social instrument, the secondary boycott.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07
Postal Savings Bank

At it's last session congress made provision
for the establishment Of savings banks by
the postoffce department of this govern
ment, by which. under the general control OF
trustees, consisting Of the postmaster gen.
eral the secretary of the treasury and the
attorney general, the system could be begun
in a few cities and towns, and enlarged to
cover within its operations as many cities
and towns and as large a part Of the coun-
try as seemed wise. Arrangements have been
perfected so that savings banks will be
opened in some cities and towns on the first
of january, and there will be gradual ex-
tension Of the benefits OF the plan to the
people of the country.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07
Department of Interior

Appeals to court In land cases.
The secretary of the interior recommends
a change of the law In respect to the pro-
cedurs in adjudicating claims for lands
by which appeals can be taken from the de-
cisions OF the department to tho court OF
appeal OF the District Of Columbia for
judicial consideration of the rights Of the
claimant. This change finds complete
analogy in the present provision for appeals
from the decision of the commissioner OF
patents. The judgments Of the court In
such cases would be of decisive value to
land claimants generally and to the depart
ment of the interior in the administration
OF the law would enable claimants to bring
into court the final consideration of issues
to the title to government land and
would, think, obviate a good deal Of the
subsequent litigation that now arises In our
western courts. The bill is pending. be-
leve, in the house. having been favorably
reported from the committee on public
lands, and recommend it's enactment.
One of the difficulties in the interior
department and in the land office has
been the delays attendant upon the con-
sideration by the land office and the sec
retary of the Interior OF claims for patents
OF public lands to individuals. 1 am glad
to say that under the recent appropria-
tions Of the congress and the earnest eff
forts OF the secretary and his subordinates,
these arrears have been disposed of and the
work of the department has been brought
more nearly up to date in respect to the
pending business than ever before in Its
history. Economics have been effected
where possible without legislative assist
ance, and these are shown in the reduced
estimates for the expenses OF the depart
ment during the current fiscal year ana
during the year to come.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07
Judicial Salaries

further recommend to congress the pas
sage of the bill now pending for the in
crease In the salaries Of the federal judges,
by which the chief justice Of the supreme
court shall receive $17.5Oo and the assistant
Justices $1,000; the circuit Judges oonstitut-
ing the circuit court Of appeals shall receive
$1,000 and the district judges $1,000 The cost
OF living ls such, especially in the large
cities, that even the salaries nxed in the
proposed bill will enable the incumbents to
accumulate little. II anything, to support their
families after their death.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-12-07
Agricultural Lands

There is no need for radical reform in the
methods of disposing Of what are really
agricultural lands. The present laws have
worked we'll. The enlarged homestead law
has encouraged the successful farming Of
lands in the semi-arid regions.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-06-01
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Answering the question, What shall
I give at Christmas and on birthdays
Is much more simple than answering It
when the flood Of June weddlng-inyita.
tions begins pouring in OF course, when
tho bride.to.be is dear friend ana
YOU know al Der tastes and preferences,
ii i not hard to select a present bnt
when she is comparatively perhaps
entirely unknown, you must trust
largely 70 luck
1 always say, When in doubt, give
sugar tongs. with the bridges monogram
On it, Is present that isn't likely to
be duplicated, and win be immensely
liked and used every day
a tea .caddy, too, of Sheffield plate
preferably, makes an attractive gift
which may be bought for as little as FIVE
dollars. Indeed. Sheffield plate offers
great possibilities "a the way Of wedding
presents. Most brides would appreciate
a set Of oasters II Sheffield while d
pierced sugar. basket with a lining Of
dark blue glass looks like 2 real antique.
though - - ss-iss .-.e@e-- replica, 4
shnnieid sauce-boat and tray they form
one piece) would be liked by any girl
who Is going to keep house Caroline
Denton IN Woman's Home Companion
for June.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1910-06-01
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Ieffries- Johnson Fight viii
Occur July 4th
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Al PERMIT Is GRANTED
BY the San Francisco supervisors-The
Directors to the Fight Are
Angry Police win
Not interfere.
A PERMIT IS GRANTED

San Francisco, June With but two
dissenting voices and without preHmi.
navy discussion, the permit for the 4o-
round battle on JULY 4 between Jeilries
and johnsou was granted yesterday by
the board 81 supervisors
TlH board room WAS crowded with rep
TepniatNes 81 church and civic oreanit
cations. Who did not get q chance V voice
their protests The permit was advanced
on the boards calendar and passed b
fore the obitctors knew it When they
learned that the permit had been grant
the professionals Indignantly left ihs
ION 10 q body
81 their action Yesterday the board
If supervisors removed the last official
preliminary obstacle b the way q pre-.
moters who viii nov proceed with che
erection OF ihp arena. District Attorney
Fickeri and The chief Of police haYe al
ready announced that they viii not pre-.
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