William Taft said...

I earnestly hope that Congress will take immediate action in this regard, as recommended by the Secretary of War.

Another clause that calls for comment is in the leather paragraph, which reads as follows: \Leather cut into shoe uppers...

If I fail to guard as far as I can the industries of the country to the extent of giving them the benefit of a living me...

I would rather cut off my right hand than do anything to disturb the business of this country.