"I therefore beg the Congress to give the subject immediate attention."
"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."
"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.'"
"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."
"I transmit herewith the report of the Secretary of State on the matter, with accompanying copies of correspondence."
"I have no information concerning cruelties committed upon Armenians in Turkey or upon persons because of their being Christians."
"Information from British ambassador indicates far more loss of lives in Armenia, attended with atrocities, than stated in my telegram of 28th."
"I transmit herewith the correspondence indicated."