It is certainly not a cause of regret if by legislation of this character he is afforded a means by which he may better protect himself against imposition.
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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 lying and being situate in the State of Montana.
A radical departure from our national policy relating to immigration is here presented.
To the Senate and House of Representatives:I transmit herewith, for the information of the Congress, a communication from the Secretary of State, covering the report of the Director of the Bureau of the American Republics for the year 1896.
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