The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1912-03-29

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1. Arbitration treaties with Great
Britain and France.
2. Veto Of Arizona statehood bill be-
cause of recall of judges provision.
g. Enforcement OF Sherman antitrust
law without fear or favor.
4. Veto of Democratic wool. cotton
and free list bills as unfair. unscien-
tific and destructive OF the Republican
principle of protection.
3. Abrogation of discriminating pass
port treaty with Russia.
O. Postal savings banks established,
I. Railroads prevented from putting
rate increases into effect without ap-
prevail of interstate commerce commits
sion 80
g.. Panama canal pushed TO early
completion without hint OF scandal.
o. White slave traffic practically de-
stroyed
10. Admission of Arizona ard New
| Mexico to statehood.
I'll. Bureau Of mines established to
safeguard the lives of miners.
IL. American capital and labor bene-
flied by extension Of foreign markets.
Is. Abolition of peonage.
II. Income tax amendment to the
constitution submitted to state legisia-
lures for ratification.
Is. Boiler inspection law passed by
congress.
Is. Bond issue to complete irrigation
| projects In the west.
II. Maintenance and extension Of
open door policy in China.
IS Peace maintained in Cuba. South
and Central America by friendly
warnings and intervention.
10. Government business methods
modernized and reformed by economy
and efficiency commission. saving mil
lions OF dollars annually
20. Nonpoltical methods used in TAX
ing the thirteenth census.
81. Bucket sbops and get-richrquick
concerns destroyed. ~"
% New treaty with Japan, ending
racial controversies on the Pacific
coast.
"a Further extension OF safety APP
pliance act.
% Postoffice department made self
sustaining.
&c. Canadian reciprocity. Rejected
l,.. -, tt,nt to Unit
ed States would derive the benefits
"a Publication of campaign funds
and expenditures.
2S reimbursement Of commissions re-
port and proposed bill concerning en-
ploycrs' liability.
20 Reorganization Of customs serv-
ice. corruption eliminated. frauds ex-
posed and punished and millions OF
dollars recovered
30 Court of commerce to review
findings of interstate commerce COM
mission
81 Nonpartisan tariff board to re-
port on the difference in the cost OF
production at home and abroad
80. Corporation tax. yielding $780,
100000 annually; government exami-
nation of corporation methods pro-
vided
33. A deficit Of $5S.OO0,OO transform
ed into n S30,OG0.000 surplus.
81. Nonoartisan judicial appoint
ments.
35. Further control of railroads
through extension Of powers of the in
terstate commerce commission.
36. Wori;ingman's compensation act
brought TO successful issue in the SUI
preme court.
81. Stock ard bonds commission; val
liable and exhaustive report submitted
as basis for legislation.
80. Extension of civil service by ex-
ecutivc order.
80. Practical conservation acts.
40. Courts Of customs appeals; I'M
dervaluations stopped
Policies of President Taft.
1. Peace with all the world through
just dealing and preparedness for war.
2. Neither race nor creed bar TO
appointment to Office
3. The unfolding Of a righteous ju-
dietary.
4. Economy and efficiency. including
care of superannuated employees.
8. Penny postage through postal
economies.
@. States rights when not in conflict
with federal authority.
Z. Extension of practical conserva-
ton acts.
8. Parcels post.
0. Federal incorporation act
TO- Revision of currency laws and
prevention Of panics.
IL Protection Of American citizens
at home and abroad.
~ High standard set in federal APP
pointments.
13 Scientific study of Industrial con-
dltions.
H. International investigation OF
causes of high cost OF living.
Is. Scientific revision of the tariff on
a protective basis through nonpartisan
tariff board.