Schurz. reversed that decision. and reserved this large body of public land. being 1.100.000 acres. from actual settlement and entry. There were upon the land at that time hundreds of families. who had entered upon it as thepublic land of the United States and made homes and settlements upon it. Those settlers were recognized in their rights and the railroad company were required to relinquish in their favor. but the people continued. under the pressure of immigration. to enter upon the land. and large numbers of settlers have entered upon the land since that time under the belief that as no road was built previous to 1866 the title to the land was really in the Government and that they had a right to enter upon the lands and have them opened to actual entry and settlement. The people of the United States have always regarded the public lands as their rightful home and open to them and their fimilies. and I agree with them. But the agent of this road. a Mr.
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