William Taft said...

It is hereby ordered that the following-described land, to wit, the northwest quarter of the northeast quarter and the w...

If I fail to recommend the reduction of excessive duties to this extent, I shall fail in my duty to the consuming public...

I recommend that this be done at once as a matter of emergency.

With a view to receiving the advice and consent of the Senate to the ratification of the treaty, I transmit herewith an ...