"The selection of this day for these exercises--a day consecrated to the memory of those who died that there might be one flag of honor and authority in this republic--is most fitting."
"But it should not be forgotten that it is possible to travel by land from Washington to the southernmost capital of South America, and that the opening of railroad communication with these friendly St..."
"The creation of new and improved steamship lines undoubtedly furnishes the readiest means of developing an increased trade with the Latin-American nations."
"I do not hesitate to recommend that Congress make the very moderate appropriation for surveys suggested by the conference and authorize the appointment of commissioners and the detail of engineer offi..."
"A willingness is expressed by the War Department that the Department of the Interior should assume control of it."
"The general law fixes the limit of 4 per cent upon the last assessment for taxation; this bill extends the limit as to the city of Ogden to 8 per cent."
"The purposes for which this legislation is asked are not peculiar or exceptional."
"If the argument by which this measure is supported is adopted, the conclusion should be a repeal or modification of the general law."
"He should proceed with calmness and moderation, which should always attend a public officer in the execution of his duty."
"This condition of things can not be longer tolerated."
"Every resource lodged with the Executive by the Constitution and the laws will as the necessity arises be employed to make it safe and feasible to hold a Federal commission and to execute the duties i..."
"He will employ such civil posse as may seem adequate to discourage resistance or to overcome it."
