William Taft said...

The Navy Department has no objection to the proposed salvage operations, but the Department of State holds the view that...

The issue is not now whether we ought originally to have begun this investigation, but it is whether, having expended a ...

I earnestly hope that Congress will take immediate action in this regard, as recommended by the Secretary of War.

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