Jan 25, 1911
By giving our people access to Canadian forests we shall reduce the consumption of our own.
William Taft
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William Howard Taft was the 27th President of the United States, serving from 1909 to 1913. A member of the Republican Party, he was known for his trust-busting policies and efforts to promote international trade. After his presidency, Taft continued to serve the nation as the 10th Chief Justice of the United States from 1921 until his death in 1930, making him the only person to have held both the presidency and the chief justiceship. His tenure as Chief Justice was marked by a commitment to judicial restraint and the rule of law.
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Jan 25, 1911
Ought we not, then, to arrange a commercial agreement with Canada, if we can, by which we shall have direct access to her great supply of natural products without an obstructing or prohibitory tariff?
Jan 25, 1911
This is not a violation of the protective principle, as that has been authoritatively announced by those who uphold it.
Jan 15, 1911
It is hereby ordered that all lands not allotted to Indians or otherwise reserved within the townships in New Mexico added to the Navajo Reservation by Executive orders of November 9, 1907, and January 28, 1908, lying west of the first…
Jan 10, 1911
China is making remarkable progress and admirable efforts toward the eradication of the opium evil.
Jan 10, 1911
The Governments concerned have not allowed their commercial interests to interfere with a helpful cooperation in this reform.
Jan 10, 1911
I concur in the recommendations made by the Secretary of State and commend them to the favorable consideration of the Congress with a view to early legislation on the subject.
Jan 10, 1911
The results of the opium commission, held at Shanghai last spring at the invitation of the United States, have been laid before the Government.
Jan 4, 1911
I accordingly recommended the issuance of certificates of indebtedness or bonds against the reclamation fund.
Jan 4, 1911
I earnestly recommend the enactment of a law which will permit of the disposition of any surplus stored water available from reclamation projects.
Jan 4, 1911
After careful consideration of the report of the board of engineers I approved the same.
Jan 4, 1911
I have authorized the Secretary of the Interior to call upon the Secretary of the Treasury from time to time, as the same are needed, for the funds provided for by the act of June 25, 1910.
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