Tariff--Law and legislation

Cigar man on trust reform

The author of this article argues that the United States Supreme Court is working with the American Tobacco Company to dissolve the illegal company but, in allowing a new company to be created, are forming a monopoly that will drive out independent retailers from the tobacco industry. To avoid the scandal and lawsuits that will come if the Supreme Court continues on their path, the author suggests the Supreme Court request a full inventory of the assets of all the companies forming the new trust and verify all stocks and bonds under the companies, especially the American Cigar Company,  are covered. The second suggestion made is to make coupons illegal because the issuance of coupons runs independent retailers out of business.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-21

Revision of the tariff

An editorial from The Independent argues that the tariff should be revised.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-24

Will the tariff be revised?

Opinion article from San Francisco’s The Argonaut about tariff reform and President Roosevelt’s back-and-forth stance in order to comply with Republican party uniformity. The Argonaut believes Roosevelt has to make his decision soon and will not ignore the people’s demand to revise the tariff.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-28

Manuscript of speech by Leslie M. Shaw

Secretary of the Treasury Shaw’s speech on tariff legislation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-10-02

Newspaper clippings from Boston about Eugene Foss

Eugene Foss forwarded these several clippings from the Boston Globe, Boston Transcript, and the Boston Herald to President Roosevelt, demonstrating his efforts to correct inaccurate statements about Roosevelt’s views on the tariff.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-22

Manuscript of speech by Leslie M. Shaw

Manuscript of a campaign speech on tariff law to be given by Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw in Richmond, Virginia.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt agrees with William H. Taft’s view on tariffs but advises him to tread lightly and cautiously on all policy matters. Roosevelt also advises that Taft resist any attempts by George Barnsdale Cox to push him into the wrong positions, but that he remain on good terms, to avoid coming off as Governor Charles Evans Hughes does. Roosevelt advocates that Taft act as he did when in similar positions, avoiding conflict but fighting when necessary. Roosevelt believes he has taken a good shot at William Jennings Bryan.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-24

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Murray Butler

President Roosevelt agrees with Columbia University President Nicholas Murray Butler’s ideas about monetary policy, but does not see how they could be implemented at the present. Members of Congress are entirely at odds about what to do, and those who wish to revise the tariff now want to do so simply to hurt the Republican Party. Roosevelt is not concerned about reluctance to support Secretary of War William H. Taft’s bid for the presidency as he believes people are even more reluctant to support other candidates. He is more worried at the suggestion that each party might choose a nominee who had not held high office before, as Roosevelt believes a president must have experience handling the many responsibilities of the government.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-24

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to H. E. Miles

President Roosevelt expresses his displeasure with H. E. Miles over recent press coverage regarding a meeting between Miles, Roosevelt, and Illinois Senator Albert J. Hopkins, in which it was reported that the three had reached an agreement about the tariff. Roosevelt points out that Congress must be consulted about the tariff, and therefore Roosevelt thinks it was unwise for Miles to even allude to any conversations he had with Roosevelt on the topic.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-18

Letter from Samuel H. Chauvenet to Theodore Roosevelt

Samuel H. Chauvenet writes to Theodore Roosevelt about the railroad industry. Chauvenet discusses the impact of tariffs and taxes on freight costs. According to Chauvenet, the public will soon demand that the government control the railroads. If this happens, Chauvenet suggests that the railroads enlist men similar to the Army and Navy.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-26

Letter from Heinrich H. T. Haas to Theodore Roosevelt

Heinrich H. T. Haas forwards Theodore Roosevelt clippings from local Virginia papers. Haas expresses his concerns about the state of the Democratic Party and gives his opinion on many prominent Virginia politicians. He also discusses “New Constitutions,” Canadian reciprocity, free trade, and tariff policy.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-24

Letter from Paul V. Collins to Theodore Roosevelt

Paul V. Collins informs Theodore Roosevelt that Minnesota and Dakota farmers opposed Canadian reciprocity, citing economic losses and betrayal by the administration, and describes efforts to organize a Farmers’ League for protection of agricultural interests.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-13

Petition to the president and congress

Governor Guild sends President Roosevelt copies of a petition demanding tariff reform be adopted by the federal government, signed by members of the United States Congress and Massachusetts General Court.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-02-12

Memorandum on Representative Sulzer

William Loeb suggests President Roosevelt ask for a meeting with Representative Sulzer. Unlike Representative J. W. Babcock, Sulzer has voiced his support for Roosevelt’s policies on the “Philippine tariff.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-08

Curtis Guild Jr.

Curtis Guild Jr. believes the Republican Party is superior to the Democratic Party. He discusses numerous instances where the Democratic Party has failed and ends saying the Republican Party doesn’t just talk, it acts.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-21

Letter from Thomas Dolan to Boies Penrose

Thomas Dolan advises Senator Penrose that he does not think the existing tariff laws should be changed at the moment and that the majority of voters would agree with Dolan.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-17

Letter from James Ford Rhodes to Theodore Roosevelt

James Ford Rhodes compliments President Roosevelt on the quality of his message. Rhodes is so impressed by Roosevelt he is ready to endorse almost any of his opinions, simply because they are the President’s. Rhodes feels especially that Roosevelt will inspire “young men of good family, intelligence and education to go into politics” and address the problem of corruption in state and local governments.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-12

Letter from Sidney Osborne Bigney to Theodore Roosevelt

Colonel Bigney congratulates President Roosevelt on the recent election results and on his annual message. Bigney regrets that Roosevelt announced he would not seek another term, as Bigney thinks he is one man who can resolve various national and international issues. Bigney discusses the status of the Republican Party in Massachusetts. He notes that the critical issue in his region is tariff revision and reciprocity with Canada. On a personal note, Bigney praises Roosevelt’s stables and offers to buy one of the horses.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-09

Letter regarding the tariff and the woolen goods industry

Representing the perspective of the woolen goods industry, an unknown author argues against revision of the tariff. The author suggests creating a committee as a stop-gap measure that would demonstrate willingness to discuss the matter without threatening business with possible new legislation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-03

Letter from James Ford Rhodes to Theodore Roosevelt

Historian James Ford Rhodes is pleased to have received a long letter from President Roosevelt. Rhodes responds to questions raised by Roosevelt, using historical precedents. Rhodes discusses tariff revision. He thinks Roosevelt is right not to “break with [his] party” over legislation. Rhodes asks Roosevelt if he can share the president’s views on “the Southern question” with Henry S. Pritchett, president of MIT, who has asked Rhodes for assistance. Pritchett is preparing a paper for Roosevelt. Rhodes answers Roosevelt’s comparison of his Cabinet with President Lincoln’s Cabinet.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-01