William Taft actually said...

"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."

"The Governments concerned have not allowed their commercial interests to interfere with a helpful cooperation in this reform."

"China is making remarkable progress and admirable efforts toward the eradication of the opium evil."