William Taft actually said...

The Secretary of the Interior, and the Superintendent of the sale as emergencies arise, may make and prescribe such rules and regulations not in conflict herewith as the proper conducting of the sale may require.

Context

Proclamation 1084—Crow Indian Reservation

09/08/1910

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