Political Quotes

On the recordMay 15, 1895
I hereby declare and make known that all of the lands acquired from the Yankton tribe of Sioux or Dakota Indians by the said agreement will...be open to settlement.
Said by
Grover Cleveland
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Proclamation 373—Opening to Settlement the Lands Acquired from the Yankton Tribe of Sioux or Dacota Indians

Share & report

More from Grover Cleveland

Feb 28, 1897

I herewith return without approval House bill No. 1299, entitled 'An act to pension Harriet Woodbury, of Windsor, Vt.'

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 21, 1897

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.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 28, 1897

To the Senate: In response to the resolution of the Senate of the 24th ultimo, I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 1, 1897

In my opinion, it is infinitely more safe to admit a hundred thousand immigrants who, though unable to read and write, seek among us only a home and opportunity to work than to admit one of those unruly agitators and enemies of…

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation