The Governments concerned have not allowed their commercial interests to interfere with a helpful cooperation in this reform.

I concur in the recommendations made by the Secretary of State and commend them to the favorable consideration of the Congress with a view to early legislation on the subject.

I have authorized the Secretary of the Interior to call upon the Secretary of the Treasury from time to time, as the same are needed, for the funds provided for by the act of June 25, 1910.

I accordingly recommended the issuance of certificates of indebtedness or bonds against the reclamation fund.

I earnestly recommend the enactment of a law which will permit of the disposition of any surplus stored water available from reclamation projects.

The reclamation act requires the return to the reclamation fund of the estimated cost of construction.

After careful consideration of the report of the board of engineers I approved the same.

It is hereby ordered that the following described land in the State of Idaho, viz: NW. 1/4 of sec. 22, T. 46 N., R. 5 W., of the Boise meridian be, and the same is hereby, withdrawn from settlement, entry, and sale, and set apart as an…

It is hereby ordered that the following-described lands in Arizona, viz: Secs. 4, 6, 8, 16, fractional 20, W. 1/2 of 22, SW. 1/4 of SW. 1/ 4 of 26, and fractional secs. 28 and 34, T. 16 N., R. 21, fractional sec. 12, T. 16 N., R. 22, secs…

Provided, That nothing herein shall affect any existing valid rights of any person to the lands described.

We continue to be at peace with the rest of the world.

In all essential matters our relations with other peoples are harmonious.

They are the blessings and bounty of God.

These blessings have not descended upon us in restricted measure, but overflow and abound.

It is hereby ordered that the following described lands in the State of Arizona, viz, all of sections 1 and 12, in township 1 north, range 4 east, of the Gila and Salt River meridian, be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from settlement…

The Secretary of the Interior, and the Superintendent of the sale as emergencies arise, may make and prescribe such rules and regulations not in conflict herewith as the proper conducting of the sale may require.

In my judgment, no more of said lands can be disposed of at the price named in said Act.

If any purchaser shall at any time fail to make any payment when it becomes due all rights under his purchase, and all moneys theretofore paid thereunder will be forfeited.