12/05/1904
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"The sensation-mongers...may ground their accusations on false statements."
"In every instance the accusations have proved to be without foundation in any shape or form."
"I renew the recommendation which I made to the Congress on January 19, 1903, that, as an act of equity and comity, provision be made for reimbursement to the firm of the money expended by it in making..."
"All our citizens have a right to congratulate themselves upon the high standard of efficiency and integrity which has been hitherto maintained by the representatives of the government in doing this gr..."