I believe that if the veterans of the war knew all that was going on in the way of granting pensions by private bills they would be more disgusted than any class of our citizens.

I am satisfied that this was a just conclusion.

I am unable to discover why a pension should be granted in this case, unless the Government is to be held as an insurer of the safety of every person in the military service in all circumstances and at all times and places.

I can not forget the thousands of poor widows with claims superior to this beneficiary.

It would only be a manifestation of unjust favoritism.

I return without approval House bill No. 8174, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Ellen Sexton.'

I am perfectly satisfied from the medical testimony and from other facts connected with this case that the death of the husband of the beneficiary was in no manner related to his military service.

I do not think there should be a discrimination in favor of this applicant and against many thousands of widows fully as well entitled.

I am satisfied that the beneficiary has died since the introduction of the bill for his relief.

The bill herewith returned is disapproved for the reason that the death of the soldier had no relation to his military service.

Printers, employed as such.

I return without approval House bill No. 5522, entitled 'An act for the relief of Elijah Martin.'

I return without approval House bill No. 3959, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Dolly Blazer.'

I transmit herewith, in response to a resolution of the Senate of the 11th instant, a report of the Secretary of State.

Medical examinations failed to disclose any disability from the cause alleged.

I return without approval Senate bill No. 1017, entitled 'An act granting a pension to Stephen Schiedel.'

I return without approval Senate bill No. 1772, entitled 'An act for the relief of John H. Marion.'

The Government is obliged in the transaction of its business to make numerous contracts with private parties, and if these contracts are to be of any use or protection they should not be lightly set aside on behalf of citizens who are…