I am very much disturbed to hear of the illness of President Wilson.

I met him most pleasantly when he returned the first time from France and landed at Boston, where a public reception was tendered him.

No, I don't care to discuss that.

My statement of Saturday night was clear and definite that I propose to take action for those purposes, and to have action taken in the courts.

No. No report made to me.

I don't think the direct use of Federal funds is contemplated.

The said tracts are hereby placed under the jurisdiction and control of the Treasury Department for coast guard purposes.

I didn't know that any work had been stopped in the naval oil reserves.

Substantially all.

You can't start a criminal action on mere rumor.

The main question is whether there has been any criminal wrongdoing.

I don't recall that the proposal to make the lease of oil lands was ever discussed in the Cabinet, before I became President.

In either instance every proper action will be taken to protect the rights of the United States and its property, and to protect the citizens of the United States against criminal wrongdoing.

I am very loath to believe that any one has been guilty of any criminal intent, but it is very evident that evidence has already been given up there that requires explanation.

I don't know that that would have any effect on the action of the United States Government as to its recognition of Russia.

My position about that is as already indicated, that the Department of Justice is observing the course of events there and will very carefully review any testimony and take whatever action is necessary to protect the interests of the…

You know evidence is very difficult to secure.

The Government can't do that, but it will assist in any way in which it can assist to furnish adequate credit facilities, or credit that may be needed at the present time.