The measure of economy contained in a proper handling of this subject is so great and so important to the interests of the Nation that I shall present it to Congress as a separate subject apart from my annual message.
Taft underscores the importance of economic measures in managing Navy resources and plans to present this to Congress.
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I earnestly hope that Congress will take immediate action in this regard, as recommended by the Secretary of War.
Now, Therefore, I, William Howard Taft, President of the United States of America, do, in accordance with the provisions of the Act of Congress and the joint resolution of Congress herein named, declare and proclaim the fact that the…
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