It would only be a manifestation of unjust favoritism.

He was discharged for a disability which, to say the least of it, certainly had no relation to his military service.

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.

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

Printers, employed as such.

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

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.

It seems hardly possible that he could have done this if he had been injured in the manner he alleges.

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

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

There really seems to be no good reason why the contractor should not make good the entire loss consequent upon his default.

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

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…

If, however, strict rights are to be relinquished and the liberality of the Government invoked, it should not be taxed beyond the limit of sharing the loss with the delinquent.

There is no record of any injury or disability while in the service.