Grover Cleveland: “I return without approval a joint resolution.”

An act to amend an act entitled 'An act to repeal the timber-culture laws, and for other purposes.'

To the Senate of the United States: In response to the resolution of the Senate of February 4, 1897, I transmit a report from the Secretary of State.

I do hereby make known and proclaim that there is hereby reserved from entry or settlement and set apart as a public reservation all those certain tracts, pieces, or parcels of land.

I indorse the recommendation of the Secretary of State that Congress authorize the printing of a special edition of 10,000 copies.