Remarks in Joliet, Illinois
06/02/1903
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The money value of the national forests now reserved for the use and benefit of the people exceeds considerably the sum of one thousand mill...
I also saw and had long talks with two deputations--one of machinists and one representing the railway men of the dirt trains.
The law forbids it, and the law must and will be enforced; I will see to it that the illegal fences are removed unless Congress at the prese...
I also examined certain of the schools and saw the school children, both white and colored, speaking with certain of the teachers.