Remarks in Seattle, Washington
05/22/1903
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It is a matter of humiliation to the Nation that there should not be on our statute books provision to meet and partially to atone for cruel...
Warning is hereby expressly given to all unauthorized persons not to appropriate, excavate, injure or destroy any of the prehistoric ruins o...
be, and the same are hereby, withdrawn from sale and settlement, and set apart for Indian purposes, for the use of the Indians of the Jicari...
Provided, That this withdrawal shall not affect any existing valid rights of any party.