William McKinley: “General Otis was not directed by the Secretary of War to make such an answer as is set forth in the resolution”

It is hereby ordered that the unsurveyed portion of Eliza Island and Billingham Bay in section five (5), township thirty-six (36) north, range two (2) East Willamette meridian, Washington be, and it is hereby reserved for light-house…

That the lands hereby restored to the public domain shall be open to settlement from date hereof, but shall not be subject to entry, filing or selection until after ninety days' notice by such publication as the Secretary of the Interior…

Counsular officers will hereafter collect any fees for bills of health and supplemental bills of health issued foreign war vessels.

The tariff of Consular fees is amended accordingly.