"The importance of this consent does not rest solely upon the extent to which the Indians have the right of ownership over this land."
"I indorse the recommendation of the Secretary that Congress authorize the printing of a special edition of 10,000 copies of the General Summary of the Commerce of the World for distribution by the Dep..."
"I deem it my duty to ask at the hands of the legislative branch of the Government such prompt and effective action as will restore confidence in our financial soundness and avert business disaster."
"An adequate gold reserve is in all circumstances absolutely essential to the upholding of our public credit and to the maintenance of our high national character."
"It is hardly disputed that this predicament confronts us to-day."
"I therefore beg the Congress to give the subject immediate attention."
"I think the expediency and propriety of disposing of these lands for the purposes specified should in each case be determined by the Secretary of the Interior."
"These provisions do not seem to be in harmony with prior laws by which, under certain conditions, arid lands may be conveyed to States for the purpose of irrigation."
"The grants may be demanded not only for the storage of water for irrigating purposes, but for 'mining and other useful purposes.'"
"Wise and prudent safeguards which have been incorporated in other legislation relating to the disposition of arid public lands and their irrigation seem to have been to such an extent overlooked."
"Exceptions from examination in the classified postal service are hereby made as follows: (a) Assistant postmaster, or the chief assistant to the postmaster, by whatever designation known."
"Departmental Rule VII is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section, to be numbered 9."
"Information from British ambassador indicates far more loss of lives in Armenia, attended with atrocities, than stated in my telegram of 28th."
"I have no information concerning cruelties committed upon Armenians in Turkey or upon persons because of their being Christians."
"I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of State on the matter, with accompanying copies of correspondence."
"I transmit herewith the correspondence indicated."
"I do declare that the said lands granted for right of way and station purposes... are forfeited to the United States and will be subject to entry under the homestead laws."
"Special Departmental Rule No. I is hereby amended by striking out the whole of the paragraph in section 3, Department of the Interior, relating to the Geological Survey and substituting in lieu thereo..."
