"The work of the Reclamation Service in developing the larger opportunities of the western half of our country for irrigation is more important than almost any other movement."
"Precisely the same action would have been taken had the troops been white--indeed, the discharge would probably have been made in more summary fashion."
"I have done all I could to secure them equal school training when young, equal opportunity to earn their livelihood, and achieve their happiness when old."
"But I wish it distinctly understood that the fact of the birthplace of either officer is one which I absolutely refuse to consider."
"I have striven to break up peonage; I have upheld the hands of those who, like Judge Jones and Judge Speer, have warred against this peonage."
"Some work injustice by granting valuable rights in perpetuity without return."
"Many of the buildings they put up were excellent and are still in use."
"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 present session takes steps to legalize proper fencing by governm..."
"Everywhere are to be seen the drainage ditches which in removing the water have removed the breeding places of the mosquitoes."
"I visited many of the different villages, inspecting thoroughly many different buildings."
"I also saw and had long talks with two deputations--one of machinists and one representing the railway men of the dirt trains."