The forest is for use and its users will decide its future.

I believe in the future of this movement, because I think you have the right combination of qualities.

It is a pleasure to greet the members of the American Forest Congress.

This meeting may well be called a congress of forest users.

Wood is an indispensable part of the material structure upon which civilization rests.

If the present rate of forest destruction is allowed to continue, a timber famine is inevitable.

I want to add a word as to the creation of a national forest service, which I have recommended repeatedly to Congress in my messages and especially in the last.

The department gives advice and assistance, which it will be worth your while to know more about.

The great significance of this congress comes from the fact that henceforth the movement for the conservative use of the forest is to come mainly from within, not from without.

Mrs. Evelyn M. Ford may be reinstated to the position of clerk in the office of the Secretary of War without regard to the provisions of Rule IX limiting the period of eligibility to one year from the date of separation.

I transmit herewith, for your consideration, a report and recommendations from the Secretary of State of the United States on the subject of the naturalization of aliens in the United States.

I transmit herewith the report of the Commissioner of Corporations, covering the period from the organization of the Bureau to June 30, 1904.

I transmit herewith, for the consideration of Congress, a report by the Secretary of State resubmitting a claim of the owners of the British steamship Lindisfarne, amounting to $158.11, for demurrage to that vessel while undergoing repairs…

Attention is invited to the accompanying report of the Secretary of State.

I transmit herewith, for the information of the Congress, the fourth annual report (with appendices) of the governor of Porto Rico, covering the period from July 1, 1903, to June 30, 1904.

I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State covering statements showing the receipts and disbursements of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company for the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, and…

Constant care should be taken to guard against unnecessary increase of the ordinary expenses of government.

The Nation continues to enjoy noteworthy prosperity.