Teddy Roosevelt: “The ownership would then remain in the United States, which should…”

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The ownership would then remain in the United States, which should not, however, attempt to work them, but permit them to be worked by private individuals under a royalty system, the Government keeping such control as to permit it to see that no excessive price was charged consumers.

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Teddy Roosevelt

Republican · New York

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Editor's note · Context

Roosevelt proposes a system where coal lands remain under government ownership but are worked by private individuals, ensuring fair pricing.

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Teddy Roosevelt: “The ownership would then remain in the United States, which should not, however, attempt to work them, but permit them…”

Editor's note · Context