The resulting tariff rates in the Payne – Aldrich Tariff Act of 1909 were too high for the progressives, based in part on Taft's campaign promises ; but instead of blaming the act's shortcomings on Senator Nelson W. Aldrich and big business, Taft claimed the responsibility, calling it the best bill to come from the Republican Party.

In the run-up to the London Radiotelegraph Convention in 1912 ( essentially an international gentlemen's agreement on use of the radio band, non-binding and, on the high seas, completely null ), and amid concerns about the safety of marine radio following the sinking of the on April 15 of that year ( although there were never allegations of radio interference in that event ), the New York Herald of April 17, 1912, headlined President William Howard Taft's initiative to regulate the public airwaves in an article titled " President Moves to Stop Mob Rule of Wireless.

On October 27, 1911, however, Roosevelt and Taft's deteriorating friendship officially came to an end when Taft's administration filed an antitrust suit against US Steel, which Roosevelt labeled as a " good trust ".

This decision was one among many in Taft's career which demonstrated a compulsive dedication to the job at hand, without regard to his self-interest.

" Taft's general opinion on the other hand was that " the President can exercise no power which cannot fairly be traced to some specific grant of power in the Constitution or act of Congress.

The President reviewed the matter, then fired Glavis and Pinchot ; Ballinger also tendered his resignation, which would have further served to end the matter were it not for Taft's refusal to accept it.

In the 1911 Congressional session Taft's most potentially notable achievement was approval of a reciprocity agreement with Canada which proposed to drastically lower trade barriers.

No foreign affairs controversy tested Taft's statesmanship and commitment to peace more than the uprising in Mexico against the authoritarian regime of the aging Porfirio Diaz, which had attracted billions in capital investment for economic development, much of it from the U. S. Anti-regime ( and anti-American ) riots began in 1910 and were reported by Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson to Knox, who failed to pass the information on to the President.

President William Howard Taft's cow, Pauline, poses in front of the Navy Building, which is known today as the Old Executive Office Building | Eisenhower Executive Office Building.

In the American Inquiry, Bride was also questioned about ignoring requests for information, while on the Carpathia, from the press and the U. S. Navy, which wanted to know the fate of President Taft's personal friend and aide, Archibald Butt.

Both Barceló and Jose Tous Soto, the president of the pro-statehood Republican Party of Puerto Rico, understood by Taft's statement that neither independence nor statehood would be considered for the time being and therefore in 1924, they formed an " Alliance " between their political party's which would concentrate in Puerto Rico's economic situation instead of its status quo.

Upon taking office in March 1909, President Taft appointed Meyer to the position of Secretary of the Navy, a post which Meyer held throughout Taft's term.

In August 1920, Panzram burgled Taft's New Haven home, stealing a large amount of jewelry and bonds, as well as Taft's Colt M1911. 45 caliber handgun, which Panzram then used in several murders.

Johnson also served as President Pro Tempore of the Senate, the second ranking position in the body, which he held when he left to enter Governor Taft's cabinet.

The U. S. House election, 1910 was an election for the United States House of Representatives in 1910 which occurred in the middle of President William Howard Taft's term.

Butt continued to serve as a social functionary for Taft, but he also proved to have strong negotiating skills and a good head for numbers, which enabled him to become Taft's de facto chief negotiator on federal budget issues.

Under Taft's ownership, WTAF soon established itself as a local powerhouse, and ran programs from Taft's archive, such as Hanna-Barbera cartoons, which from 1979 onward were distributed by Worldvision Enterprises ( which Taft had purchased ), and later on the Quinn Martin library.

The growth of its home video division was primarily under the ownership of Taft Broadcasting, which acquired the company in 1979 ( and coincidentally had a good relationship with ABC, as most of Taft's VHF TV stations were affiliated with that network ).

Finally, Peckham held that the defendants ' cartel did in fact directly restrain trade Here Peckham quoted extensively from Judge Taft's opinion below, which found, as a matter of fact, that the defendant's cartel set unreasonable prices.

" Taft's indifference towards the press even extended to legislation, where he failed to recognize the press ' need for reduced tariffs on print paper and wood pulp.

Taft's administration got a political boost after 25 western railroads announced an intent to raise rates by 20 %, and Taft responded, first with a threat to enforce the Sherman Antitrust Act against them ; he then negotiated a settlement whereby they agreed to submit delayed rate requests to a new Interstate Commerce Commission having authority over rate requests.

Taft's obsession with the law over politics created more trouble for him in the well noted dispute between his Interior Secretary, Richard Achilles Ballinger, and the Chief of the Forestry Service, Gifford Pinchot.

During William H. Taft's administration, the federal government moved to strengthen its regulatory control over the railroad industry by the passage of the Mann-Elkins Act.

Of Taft's appointment, Roosevelt said, " If only there were three of you ; I could appoint one of you to the Court, one to the War Department and one to the Philippines.

Taft's efforts included one suit against the country's largest corporation, U. S. Steel, for the acquisition of a Tennessee company during Roosevelt's tenure.

On 1901-01-01, like the four other remaining Commissioners ( Commissioner Taft having been appointed Governor on 1901-07-04 ), Ide gained executive power as well, being appointed one of the members of Taft's cabinet.

He was one of only two Supreme Court Justices nominated by President Taft who also later served during Taft's tenure as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.

Butt's housemate and friend Francis Davis Millet ( himself one of Taft's circle ) asked Taft to give him a leave of absence to recuperate before the presidential primaries began.

A large majority in Congress agreed with the need for reform, but both the Senate and the House of Representatives insisted on revising Taft's proposals so that they conformed more closely to the traditions of the federal judiciary.

In Taft's plan, a conference of judges would serve primarily to assess the caseload of the lower courts and assign the at-large judges to courts in need.

This expansion of the authority to transfer judges fell far short of Taft's concept of a permanent corps of at-large judges.

In the 1912 election Roosevelt tried and failed to block Taft's renomination.

The battle between William Howard Taft | Taft and Roosevelt bitterly split the Republican Party ; Taft's people dominated the party until 1936.

Pinchot alleged that Taft's Secretary of Interior Richard Ballinger was in league with big timber interests.

In the 1910 Congressional elections, Democrats swept to power, and Taft's reelection in 1912 was increasingly in doubt.

Despite his new doubts about Taft's leadership abilities, Roosevelt still was friendly towards him and was in favor of his re-election.

At the Republican Convention in Chicago, despite being the incumbent, Taft's victory was not immediately assured.

He did win 4. 1 million votes ( 27 %), compared to Taft's 3. 5 million ( 23 %).

Roosevelt had 88 electoral votes to Taft's 8 electoral votes.

In his only term, Taft's domestic agenda emphasized trust-busting, civil service reform, strengthening the Interstate Commerce Commission, improving the performance of the postal service, and passage of the Sixteenth Amendment.

According to biographer Anderson, contrary to the belief of Roosevelt and other allies, Taft's role as Governor-General in the Philippines did not serve to equip him with the political skills essential for the White House.

Taft's spouse was determined to gain the White House and pressured him not to accept a court appointment ; other family members also strongly favored the Presidency for him.

Taft's efforts in stumping for the party in the 1906 mid-term elections made him aware of his deficiencies as an effective campaigner.

The democrats referred to Taft's nomination and potential election, pre-determined by the powerful Roosevelt, as a possible " forced succession to the presidency.

It did not take long for Taft's markedly different style, and lack of political acumen, to emerge.

Joseph B. Foraker of Ohio, seeking Taft's support in his senatorial re-election, made an appearance with Taft, creating the impression Taft was allied with the big business trusts.

Indeed, Taft's administration marked a change in style from the political charisma of Roosevelt to the passion of Taft for the rule of law.