We have made great progress, almost within our own memory, in such ideals.

These ceremonies are not for the benefit of the dead.

Let us leave this beautiful city of the national dead, therefore, with the deepest gratitude to the men whose valorous deeds we celebrate.

I shall not stop to discuss whether it might have been possible to accomplish the same great reform by milder methods.

Provided, That nothing herein shall affect any valid existing rights of any person

It is hereby ordered that the following-described lands in New Mexico, being a part of the lands restored to the public domain by Executive order of January 16, 1911, be, and the same hereby are, reserved from entry, sale, or other…

It is hereby ordered that Executive Order of November 15, 1883, creating a reservation for use of the 'Pima and Maricopa Indians,' be, and the same is hereby, amended so as to make such reservation available for use of the Pima and…

I am constrained, in deference to popular sentiment and with a realizing sense of my duty to the great masses of our people whose welfare is involved, to urge upon your consideration early action on this agreement.

In concluding the negotiations, the representatives of the two countries bound themselves to use their utmost efforts to bring about the tariff changes provided for in the agreement by concurrent legislation at Washington and Ottawa.

This agreement was the consummation of earnest efforts, extending over a period of nearly a year, on the part of both governments to effect a trade arrangement.

I transmit herewith the answer of the Secretary of State to the resolution passed by the Senate of the United States on February 27, 1911, relating to the construction and armament in this country of two battleships for the Argentine…

It is hereby ordered that Executive order of June 14, 1879, creating a reservation for use of the 'Pima and Maricopa Indians' be, and the same is hereby, amended so as to make said reservation available for use of the Pima and Maricopa…

I do not hesitate to say that you have been the object of one of the most unscrupulous conspiracies for the defamation of character that history can show.

There will be assembled at Galveston a force of three regiments for the protection of that place against possible attack by the navy.

Every fibre of my nature rebels against such hypocrisy and nerves me to fight such a combination and such methods to the bitter end, lest success in this instance may form a demoralizing precedent.

The mobilization of these troops will furnish an excellent opportunity for the instruction of a number of senior officers in the elements of higher command.

It will also put to a practical test the preparedness of the staff departments for the mobilization of troops.

As I say farewell to you, let me renew my expressions of affection and sincerest respect for you, and of my profound gratitude for your hard work, your unvarying loyalty, and your effective public service.