William Taft actually said...

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

I concur in the recommendations made by the Secretary of State and commend them to the favorable consideration of the Congress with a view t...

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

The reclamation act requires the return to the reclamation fund of the estimated cost of construction.