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President Roosevelt believes the country should not put a premium on the destruction of forests and instead aim to conserve them. Wood pulp, in particular, should be imported as its manufacture is ruinous. Roosevelt believes the amount of timber is so shrunk that the removal of import duties poses no threat to existing interests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-15
President Roosevelt strongly opposes duties on wood pulp and forest products because America’s timber supply is being rapidly exhausted. Such exhaustion needs to be checked, not stimulated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-11
President Roosevelt tells Attorney General Moody that any duty on wood pulp is “emphatically against” the interests of the United States. The country would welcome any judicial decision that goes against the creation of such a law.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-04
Senator Frye of Maine hears that President Roosevelt recommends the removal of duties on paper and pulp. Frye was involved in previous removal attempts during which all parties voted against such action. He is certain Roosevelt will change his opinion after hearing the other side of the argument. Frye’s state has an interest in the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-13
The Tariff Committee sends their report on the effect of tariffs on their industry to the Executive Committee. The Tariff Committee states the tariffs on cattle hides, steel, and lumber are the most detrimental to their business as well as unnecessary for the continued success of the supplying industries. The Tariff Committee recommends removing trusts and tariffs and working to secure reciprocity on these goods with Canada. The Tariff Committee believes these measures are vital to protecting American manufacturing and the American wage.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-12
Tariff Committee of the National Association for Agricultural Implement and Vehicle Manufacturers