08/09/1888
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"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."
"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."