New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-08-22
Has Firmly Met Every Crisis.

Has Firmly Met Every Crisis.
Referring to the hysteria Of the present
day and the firm stand Of the President
for the integrity Of constitutional gov
eminent, Mr.. Kahn said
President Taft has met every crisis
which has arisen during his adminisIIa-
ton with frmness and resolution. the
bluff and buster of political enemies nave
not made him finch one iota from ms
determination TO do that which ne pc
lieves to be for the general good OF an
classes in this Republic. He has never
mistaken transient political hysteria toT
sound political doctrine. the wan OF lhe
disappointed office seeker and the cry OF
fhe lswbreaker have not frightened MN
into complacent compliance with their
demands The fear Of losing pohtCaI
support has never alarmed him into vlo-
latinC his oath of office. In snort. nc
stands for law and order and he battles
for the right.
The danger Of a return 10 reactionary
laws and practices. such as brought abou-
the downfall Of the Greclan and Roman
republics long before the birth Of Christ,
and which some Of the so-called Progress
sives of our day are lauding as panaceas.
has been called To the attention OF the
American people and the fallacy of such
doctrines has been exposed.
Reeretting that the limits Of debate
prevented a complete review OF the ad-
ministration Of President Taft. the Cali
fornia member cited a few of the more
important things accomplished during Mr..
Tafts first three and a half years in
Office His courage in enforcing the Sher-
man law, Mr.. Kahn asserted had turned
the trust magnates against the President.
During the years Of his predecessor In
Office, said Mr.. Kahn, tho trusts had eX-
panded from a capitalization OF $3,ooo,0OO,-
900 10 moro than $1,000 0o0,o0O
The Presidents recommendation that
periodicals and magazines pay their pro-
proportionate share OF postal rates. Mr..
Kahn continued, had turned the ''maga-
zine trust and the muckrakers against
the Executive, and had contributed TO the
era of undertaking.
Constructive Legislation Enacted.
Outlining the specific constructive leg
islation of the last four years. Mr.. Kahn
said:
! briefly recapitulate some OF the more
important measures and policies which
have been approved or inaugnrated by the
present Chief Executive:
Postal Savings Banks have been estab-
lished. in which $50 100000 OF the peoples
money have been deposited thus far.
time In the history OF the government,
was conducted without a deficit
Railroads were prevented from putting
rate increases into effect without the ap-
proval Of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission.
The white slave" traffic has been Wig
orously and effectively attacked and Sc
we're punishment has been meted out 10
those engaged in the nefarious business.
A bureau of mines has been established,
of m
The Panama Canal is being rushed 10
early completion without scandal OF any
kind.
An income tax amendment to the fed
eral constitution has been submitted 10
An amendment for the election Of
United States Senators by direct vote Of
the people has been submitted 10 the
states for their ratification
a boiler inspection law TO safeguard
human life has been put into operation.
a childrens bureau has been cstab-
lished.
The lighthouse establishment has been
reorganized. and bureau OF lighthouses
has been organized.
been put in operation:
sustained in the courts.
The open door policy IN CHINA mas oeen
maintained and extended.
Millions of dollars have been saved TO
the taxpayers by the Inauguration OF
lnodernized business methods In the Vari-
Gus executive departments of the govern
ment.
Bucketshops and get-quick-rich concerns
have been destroyed and put out OF bust
ness.
There have been extensions OF the safe
" appliance laws.
Laws for the publication of campaign
contributions and expenses before and az
al which include
as we'll as general elections, have been
o.