William McKinley: “In view of the great importance of these reports to our producers, manufacturers, exporters, and business interest…”

these tracts having been found better adapted to agricultural than forest purposes

We should not permit our great prosperity to lead us to reckless ventures in business or profligacy in public expenditures.

It became inevitable; and the Congress at its first regular session, without party division, provided money in anticipation of the crisis and in preparation to meet it.

Whatever remains unfulfilled is a continuing obligation resting with undiminished force upon the Executive and the Congress.