Grover Cleveland actually said...

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

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

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

"I transmit herewith a report from the Secretary of State, in relation to the invitation from Her Britannic Majesty to this Government to participate in the international exhibition which is to be held..."