Theodore Roosevelt actually said...

In view of the interest and importance of the subject to the public, and especially to the business community, I also suggest that authority...

It would be most regrettable, however, if this improvement, which has been brought about by the zeal and energy of individual consuls rather...

I also inclose a letter from the Secretary of War, submitting the reports for my consideration.

I transmit herewith, for the information of the Congress, the annual report of the Philippine Commission.