Grover Cleveland actually said...

"The matter is presented for the consideration and action of Congress."

"I also warn and admonish all persons against purchasing any part of said territory from any person or persons whomsoever."

"I do hereby admonish and warn all persons,... against selling or disposing of, or attempting to sell or dispose of, any of said lands."

"To ascertain the feasibility of establishing by international arrangement a fixity of rates between the two precious metals."