Rutherford Hayes actually said...

"The bill provides in the usual form for the appropriations required for the support of the Army during the next fiscal year."

"The effect of the adoption of this amendment may be considered--First. Upon the right of the United States Government to use military force to keep the peace at the elections for Members of Congress; ..."

"It is the right and duty of the National Government to enact and enforce laws which will secure free and fair Congressional elections."

"I, Rutherford B. Hayes, President of the United States, do admonish and warn all such persons so intending or preparing to remove upon said lands or into said Territory without permission of the prope..."