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it is upon our use of the forests, the experts tell us, 

 that the national prosperity largely depends. In the 

 Bureau of Forestry, I have found that recognition 

 of the lumber interests which it was my opinion that 

 the Government should offer. I wish, simply because 

 we have profited by the work of this Bureau, to urge 

 upon you your opportunity to take advantage of the 

 same ofifer of cooperation which has benefited us. 



