07/02/1909
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"The results of the opium commission, held at Shanghai last spring at the invitation of the United States, have been laid before the Government."
"I concur in the recommendations made by the Secretary of State and commend them to the favorable consideration of the Congress with a view to early legislation on the subject."
"I accordingly recommended the issuance of certificates of indebtedness or bonds against the reclamation fund."
"I have authorized the Secretary of the Interior to call upon the Secretary of the Treasury from time to time, as the same are needed, for the funds provided for by the act of June 25, 1910."